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• NMHU Football excited and optimistic about 2016 season

  25-07-2016 15:56 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Highlands University Football is coming off a 2-9 season last year. It was a rebuilding year and a time for first year coach Jeff Mills to get acclimated to the program. While their record wasn’t the best, this Cowboy’s team did make many strides in the right direction.
  They had multiple player’s move on to NFL rookie mini camp tryouts, and Coach Jeff Mills has begun to really start to recruit from within.
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• Second Judicial District Court warns about fake messages sent to community

  20-07-2026 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Second Judicial District Court issued a warning to the community on Monday about fraudulent messages targeting families of incarcerated individuals. The fraudulent messages request money in exchange for a family member’s release from custody on an ankle monitor, according to the court. “These messages targeting vulnerable families are concerning,” said Chief [...]
  
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• Guides in New Mexico border human smuggling operation sentenced

  20-07-2026 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two men from Mexico were sentenced to federal prison in the United States for their roles as foot guides in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the death of a 26-year-old woman who was left behind in the New Mexico desert. On August 7, 2024, United States Border Patrol agents in [...]
  
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• Why you won't get a Supplemental Security Income check in August

  20-07-2026 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  While the schedule is wonky, you'll still get the funds you are intended to receive.
  
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• Supreme Court to decide if Alaska can seize pilot's plane over 6-pack of beer 

  20-07-2026 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up an Alaskan pilot’s challenge to the state’s bid to seize his 1969 Cessna airplane over a passenger who tried to fly in a six-pack of Budweiser into a dry village. 
  
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• New Air Force One to be 'maxed out' with upgrades amid questions about security features: Trump

  20-07-2026 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  President Donald Trump announced plans to upgrade the Qatari-gifted Air Force One within a month following security concerns during his recent trip.
  
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• Route 66 Summerfest takes over Nob Hill

  20-07-2026 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People gathered in Nob Hill Saturday for the annual Route 66 Summerfest. The annual event turned Nob Hill into a mile-long 100th birthday celebration for the historic road. "This is a tremendous event that the city has put on with all kinds of shops up and down the road here," attendee Bruce [...]
  
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• Opera singer performs on Rail Runner to promote ticket package

  20-07-2026 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Guests taking the Rail Runner got a surprise serenade on their commute Saturday. Opera singer Amy Owens sang alongside a live piano performance to promote the Santa Fe Opera. Earlier in July, the Rail Runner launched a special late night train service on Fridays and Saturdays to bring people to and from [...]
  
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• Third person dies amid NYC Legionnaires' outbreak, officials say

  20-07-2026 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  The Health Department had just announced a second death in connection with the disease on Saturday.
  
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• TSA's new CT scanners may pose a problem for some carry-on bags: What to know

  20-07-2026 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  The TSA’s upgrade to 3D computed tomography (CT) scanners could create an annoying issue — and perhaps a pricey one — for certain travelers.
  
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• Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria, researchers say

  20-07-2026 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  Researchers found that two very important gut bacteria were directly impacted by one particular sweetener.
  
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• Florida influencer, 28, says HOA wants her to leave inherited home

  20-07-2026 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  Each home must be "at all times" occupied by at least one person who is age 55 or older, according to the HOA's covenant.
  
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• State Department issues warning to Americans living and traveling abroad

  20-07-2026 16:34 via krqe.com
  
  Iran has vowed to retaliate against resumed U.S. strikes on its coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, as well as their missile and drone storage sites, among other targets. 
  
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• Gas hits $4 a gallon again as US and Iran launch attacks

  20-07-2026 16:34 via krqe.com
  
  The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon.
  
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• FDA says positive Cyclospora test linked to lettuce outbreak was false alarm

  20-07-2026 16:34 via krqe.com
  
  On Saturday, the agency had stated the sample of lettuce had tested positive for cyclospora.
  
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• Santa Fe police release video of weekend drunk driving arrests

  20-07-2026 16:32 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police are sharing video of a series of drunk driving arrests they made in the span of a few hours. Just after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a crash at Rufina St. and Meadows Rd. Investigators had the driver, 35-year-old Juan Cardona, perform a field sobriety test and take [...]
  
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• Man killed in shooting at northwest Albuquerque apartment complex

  20-07-2026 16:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred overnight on Albuquerque’s West Side. Officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly before midnight on Sunday at the Volcanes Commons apartments, located at 6901 Glenrio Rd. NW. Officers found a man in his 30s, who had a gunshot wound. Officers attempted [...]
  
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• Fans enjoyed World Cup final at free community watch party

  20-07-2026 15:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque soccer fans came together to watch the final World Cup games at a community watch party. The event was hosted by the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation, in partnership KRQE/FOX 505. Fans caught the tournament's two semifinal matches and the championship live at the Bank of America Theatre, inside the cultural [...]
  
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• Motorcycle rider injured in northwest Albuquerque crash

  20-07-2026 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Albuquerque Police are investigating a serious-injury crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle that occurred around 11 a.m. Sunday. Police said the crash took place at Coors Boulevard and Fortuna Road NW. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.
  
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• Homicide arrest, DoorDash robots, Isolated storms, White Sands cottonwood tree, Los Ranchos Art Market

  20-07-2026 14:52 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories Monday's Five Facts [1] Albuquerque Police arrest man accused of 2025 murder - Andrew Armijo, 27, was charged three days ago for the murder of 26-year-old Edrick Miller on on May 1, 2025. Detectives identified Armijo as the man seen on surveillance video riding a BMX bicycle and shooting Miller, who was [...]
  
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• Albuquerque Police arrest man accused of 2025 murder

  20-07-2026 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police have arrested a man accused of a deadly shooting in 2025. Andrew Armijo, 27, was charged three days ago for the murder of 26-year-old Edrick Miller on on May 1, 2025. Homicide detectives identified Armijo as the man seen on surveillance video riding a BMX bicycle and shooting Miller, who was [...]
  
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• Iconic cottonwood tree at White Sands has fallen

  20-07-2026 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An icon at White Sands National Park has been destroyed. Park rangers say a Rio Grande cottonwood tree has delighted visitors on the Dune Life Nature Trail for decades. Heavy winds and rain from recent monsoon storms destabilized the roots and the tree has since fallen. Park rangers say since 2012, sand [...]
  
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• Los Ranchos Art Market hosts summer celebration event

  20-07-2026 14:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Ranchos Art Market hosted its summer celebration event Saturday, featuring over 30 artisans and dozens of local growers from the growers market. In addition to the usual vendors, the free summer celebration also featured food trucks, music and a wildlife raptor demonstration. "We find it so important to support our [...]
  
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• Groups come together for 81st anniversary of Trinity bomb detonation

  20-07-2026 13:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This week marks 81 years since the trinity bomb detonated in New Mexico. To commemorate the lives the fallout left on families, environmental science and anti-radiation leaders gathered to talk on the dangers of nuclear weapons. Even though the trinity bomb went off in 1945, thousands are still dealing with serious health issued [...]
  
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• DoorDash eyeing New Mexico to be home for food-delivering robot fleet

  20-07-2026 13:50 via krqe.com
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – DoorDash eyeing New Mexico to be new home to its food-delivering robot fleet. DoorDash, the nation’s leading food delivery app, met with state lawmakers last week to discuss expanding its latest innovation to New Mexico.   It might remind you of the vintage children’s toy car; the red one with the yellow roof– [...]
  
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• 'I just felt like honoring them': Albuquerque man gifts AFR firefighters painting

  20-07-2026 13:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sometimes it's a simple act of generosity that has the power to make someone feel appreciated. And one Albuquerque man is using his paintbrush to give back to the first responders who once came to his aide. Walking into 77-year-old Joseph LaForte's home you would think you walked into a gallery, as [...]
  
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• Isolated to spotty storms and hotter weather ahead

  20-07-2026 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Few leftover showers with a few possible lightning strikes are pivoting slowly to the west in some of the western mountainous areas to nearby areas with passing high-level clouds and leftover lower-level clouds elsewhere. Leftover breezy outflow winds are bringing in low-level moisture from the southwest in south-central areas, while south-southeasterly [...]
  
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• Former Blue Jays standout and New Mexico native Duane Ward dies at 62

  20-07-2026 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher and New Mexico native Duane Ward has died at the age of 62. The Toronto Blue Jays announced Sunday that Ward died of natural causes in Toronto. Born in Park View, New Mexico, Ward attended Farmington High School before embarking on a successful Major League Baseball career. [...]
  
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• Shower and storm chances continue into the workweek

  20-07-2026 05:40 via krqe.com
  
  Monsoon moisture has remained in place today as another weak low pressure system has been moving just south of New Mexico. Storm chances will gradually decrease early this week as high pressure strengthens and pushes the deepest monsoon moisture farther west. Isolated storms will still develop over the western mountains Monday and Tuesday, but hotter [...]
  
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• Monsoon storms continue for parts of New Mexico to start the week

  20-07-2026 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  Monsoon moisture has remained in place today as another weak low pressure system has been moving just south of New Mexico. Storm chances will gradually decrease early this week as high pressure strengthens and pushes the deepest monsoon moisture farther west. Isolated storms will still develop over the western mountains Monday and Tuesday, but hotter [...]
  
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