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• Paul Weir out at season's end at New Mexico

  27-02-2021 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - University of New Mexico men's basketball coach Paul Weir is coaching his last season with the school. In an exchange of texts, UNM Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez confirmed to KRQE sports that Weir will depart at the end of the season.
  Nuñez said the agreement to leave was mutual between the two parties. Nuñez thanked Weir and wished him the best in the future in a press release from the school. “Paul and I agree that a change of leadership in
  
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• More moisture's on the way with some cooler temperatures

  19-04-2024 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  We started the day off with some breezy winds and cooler temperatures across portions of the state along with some cloud coverage across eastern New Mexico and some moisture building in. More cloud coverage will arrive to eastern New Mexico later this afternoon and evening as moisture from the Gulf of Mexico arrives into Saturday. This will allow low clouds, fog, and drizzle to stick around throughout the day east of the Central Mountain Chain. A reinforcing backdoor front Saturday will also kee
  
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• Person sets themself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

  19-04-2024 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) -- A person set themself on fire outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump was on trial Friday.
  A person could be seen lying on the ground outside at a park across the street from the Manhattan courthouse. People rushed over to douse the person with a fire extinguisher and try to bat the flames away. NewsNation crews at the courthouse witnessed court officers and New York police officers rushing toward the flames in a chaotic scene.
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• New map shows ecosystem, conservation across New Mexico and the U.S.

  19-04-2024 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Biden administration has released an interactive map of ecosystem and conservation data across the nation. Environmental advocates are excited about the tool they say will help track conservation efforts.“This is an exciting day for the country. We’ve been eagerly anticipating a comprehensive tool to track land conservation since it was first mentioned at the beginning of President Biden’s first term," the Center for Western Priori
  
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• Coming soon: 48 Hour Film Project

  19-04-2024 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Chapter of the 48 Hour Film Project is back and coming soon.
  The 48 Hour Film Project is a competition where filmmakers from around the world write, shoot and edit films in 48 hours or less. The Albuquerque Chapter is is projected to film May 31st – June 2. The Albuquerque Chapter will be hosting networking events with local partners to connect people from the local filmmaking community. Anyone who wishes to participate i
  
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• FAA looking for air controllers in Albuquerque and across the U.S.

  19-04-2024 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Across the nation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. In New Mexico, control towers are looking for staff as well, the FAA says.“The safety of the U.S. Aviation system is due in large part to our skilled and dedicated air traffic controllers, so hiring and training new controllers is a major priority,” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said in a press release. “We are encour
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosting Earth Day Festival

  19-04-2024 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The celebrate earth day, the city of Albuquerque is hosting Earth Day Festival NM Sunday, April 21 at Sid Cutter Pavilion at Balloon Fiesta Park from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jury convicts man for 2022 downtown Albuquerque transit center shooting deathThe theme for this year's event is "Planet versus Plastics." There will be over 125 booths at the event full of fun and educational activities, demonstrations and exhibits. Tickets are $5 for ages 18 and over and free
  
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• Police: 17-year-old in custody for stabbing death of woman in Rio Rancho

  19-04-2024 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A 17-year-old was taken into police custody for the stabbing death of a woman in Rio Rancho.Rio Rancho Police announced on Friday that Joshua Xavier Mora, a resident of Rio Rancho, was booked into the Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center on an open count of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.  Portion of Tramway closed for crash that killed 1, injured 2Officers responded to a call for service at 10:28 p.m. on Tuesday for a woman who w
  
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• Jury convicts man for 2022 downtown Albuquerque transit center shooting death

  19-04-2024 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury on Thursday convicted a man for the shooting death of a 19-year-old in downtown Albuquerque in 2022.Casper Rickords was convicted of first-degree murder and armed robbery with a firearm enhancement. In October 2022, Rickords and Melvin Robinson murdered Isaac Torres during an armed robbery at the Albuquerque Transportation Center at 1st Street and Central Avenue. Feds: Cannabis seizures in New Mexico to continueAccording to the 2nd Judicial Distr
  
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• Tesla recalls new Cybertrucks over accelerator hazard

  19-04-2024 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertruck vehicles after a hazard was found with the accelerator pedal.According to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and cause the pedal to be trapped by the interior trim.Tesla co-founder and CEO Elon Musk stands in front of the newly unveiled all-electric battery-powered Tesla Cybertruck at Tesla Design Center in Hawthorne, Calif., Nov. 21, 2019.The recall no
  
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• Portion of Tramway closed for crash that killed 1, injured 2

  19-04-2024 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tramway Road is closed between Lomas Boulevard and Indian School Road for a deadly crash Friday morning, according to Albuquerque Fire Rescue. Police identify woman killed in Rio Rancho stabbingAFR responded to a motor vehicle collision at Tramway Road and Indian School Road. Two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and one person was pronounced dead on the scene.This is a developing story, check back for updates.
  
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• Valles Caldera launches new junior ranger program

  19-04-2024 17:27 via krqe.com
  
  JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – The Valles Caldera National Preserve has just announced a brand-new junior ranger program. The program is designed to help introduce kids to the wonders of the landscape."The program begins by conferring the honor of Junior Ranger onto each participant and then invites them to explore the park and learn more about the rich geologic, cultural, and natural stories found here," the National Park Service said in a press release. New Mexico State Parks Division
  
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• Biden administration bars drilling on millions of acres in Alaska

  19-04-2024 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  The Biden administration is restricting drilling on millions of acres of government-owned lands in Alaska — and taking the penultimate step toward blocking a mining access road in the same state.The administration announced on Friday that it would block off oil and gas drilling on 13 million acres in the Western Arctic that are part of an area known as the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.The 23-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve, found in Alaska’s North Slope, was set aside
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Cannabis seizures, Plea deal, Cooler east, New development, Volunteers honored

  19-04-2024 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  BCSO: Shoplifting ringleader caught in Bernalillo County$4M from feds jumpstarting long-awaited westside Atrisco Vista projectWhat’s happening around New Mexico April 19-25Police identify woman killed in Rio Rancho stabbingBernalillo County Metro Court warns of scam callsArsenic levels in Dona Aña County drinking water meet EPA standardsLocal 8th grader to compete among nation’s top wrestlersCup Noodles unveils another peculiar instant ramen flavorIran fir
  
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• Cooler and rainier weekend around New Mexico

  19-04-2024 15:12 via krqe.com
  
  A backdoor cold front has moved into central New Mexico Friday morning, bringing cooler morning temperatures for central and eastern NM. Meanwhile, the Four Corners is much warmer this morning. The backdoor cold front has brought breezy winds into the Metro, but the winds will lighten and come in from the southwest at 15 to 30 mph today. Skies will be partly sunny across the state, with the cloudiest conditions in southeast NM. Temperatures will be back in the 60s, 70s and 80s. The southeast pla
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico April 19-25

  19-04-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from April 19-25.Albuquerque
  April 19 Music at the Park – Singer-songwriter Joseph Velasquez will perform at the ABQ Food Park from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.April 19 Senior Tech Connect Fair – This 50+ event aims to give a chance for older adults to explore today's technology. The event is free at Manzno Mesa Multigenerational Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.April 19-20 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-
  
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• Iran fires at suspected Israeli drones near air base and nuclear site

  19-04-2024 11:51 via krqe.com
  
  Above: Semi-official Iran news agency video purports to show Isfahan nuclear site after air defenses firedDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones, which were suspected to be part of an Israeli attack in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.No Iranian official directly acknowledged the possibility that Isra
  
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• Bernalillo County Metro Court warns of scam calls

  19-04-2024 06:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court says scammers are calling people demanding cash to clear court issues. They say a number of people have reported receiving such calls. $4M from feds jumpstarting long-awaited westside Atrisco Vista project“Callers are reporting that they’ve received a call from a local sheriff’s deputy asking the person to meet them downtown with cash to clear a bench warrant for missing court or for failing to appea
  
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• $4M from feds jumpstarting long-awaited westside Atrisco Vista project

  19-04-2024 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After years of waiting and financial hurdles, a recent injection of federal funds has pushed a long-awaited project on Albuquerque's expanding west side one step closer to breaking ground.Since 2019, Bernalillo County has been eyeing a redevelopment project along Atrisco Vista, adjacent to the Double Eagle Airport and extending up to Paseo Del Norte. The project aims to enhance the road and prepare the area for future development. Double Eagle II master plan
  
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• Feds: Cannabis seizures in New Mexico to continue

  19-04-2024 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The feds have made it clear, that marijuana may be legal in New Mexico but it won't stop federal seizures, fines, or arrests at checkpoints in the state. It has state officials trying to figure out what to do next.
  According to the New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, they've seen federal agents stop 12 licensed New Mexico cannabis businesses and seize more than $300,000 worth of product. The director of the state's Cannabis Control Division says they don't hav
  
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• Cup Noodles unveils another peculiar instant ramen flavor

  19-04-2024 05:23 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Cup Noodles, the cheap, quick — and now microwaveable — instant ramen makers are again diving into parts unknown with a limited-time noodle cup with an unexpected flavor profile.Earlier this month, Cup Noodles launched the new Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese-flavored noodles in sauce.
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  Education: Albuquerque Public Schools looking to change bell schedule for ’24-25 school yearNews: NMDOT to remove murals along I-25 underpassTrending: KRQE
  
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• 18-wheeler driver who crashed into Texas DPS office faces 4 more charges, including murder

  19-04-2024 05:23 via krqe.com
  
  BRENHAM, Texas (KXAN) — Four additional charges were filed against the driver of an 18-wheeler that crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety building in Brenham, Texas, on April 12.DPS said 42-year-old Clenard Parker now faces felony murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a public servant, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief charges.Story continues below
  Education: Albuquerque Public Schools looking to change bell schedule for ’24-25 scho
  
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• New psychological report calls for more protections for kids on social media

  19-04-2024 05:22 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The American Psychological Association (APA) is calling on social media platforms to create “special protections” to help offset the negative effects of social media usage for children and teenagers.  A new study from the APA found people under the age of 25 have more vulnerabilities that social media companies may take advantage of. This includes responses to social feedback, relationship skills, malicious actors and the need for sleep. “Plat
  
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• Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band member, dies at 80

  19-04-2024 05:20 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Dickey Betts, the singer and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday at the age of 80.“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at the age of 80 years old,” Betts’ family announced in a statement to Rolling Stone.Seen here in 2017, Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wr
  
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• Local 8th grader to compete among nation's top wrestlers

  19-04-2024 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At only 14 years old, Akeem Mitchell is ready to take on the national wrestling scene. The 8th grader just wrapped up an impressive season where he won the APS Metro championship at 215 lbs and had multiple podium placements at premier tournaments across the country. New Mexico United to host MLS team in US Open CupThanks to his success, Mitchell got the opportunity to better his skills with the best in the nation at the USA Olympic training center in Colora
  
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• Arsenic levels in Dona Aña County drinking water meet EPA standards

  19-04-2024 05:06 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) says arsenic levels in Doña Ana County drinking water are now at normal levels. Last month, a water sample taken in Doña Aana County contained levels of arsenic that exceeded the federal maximum containment level. New Mexico plans study on college, university fundingResidents were later warned of the effects of drinking contaminated water and because of that, the Camino Real Regional Utili
  
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• I-25 reopens after fatal crash in southeast Albuquerque

  19-04-2024 04:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a fatal crash on I-25 and Broadway in southeast Albuquerque resulted in the Railrunner shutting down. Around 4 p.m. on Thursday, police responded to a fatal crash that closed southbound I-25 traffic. Final 2022 UNM shooting suspect takes plea dealRailrunner staff say the crash left one car falling off the interstate and onto the tracks causing the train to shut down and having to buss people off.
  
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• National nuclear museum highlighting AAPI STEM contributions in May

  19-04-2024 03:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is opening an exhibit honoring Asian American and Pacific Islanders' contributions to STEM. Next month is AAPI Month and the exhibition in the museum's Periodic Hall shows individuals like microbiologist Flossie Wong-Staa's research on HIV and AIDS and Ellison Onizuka, the first person of Japanese descent to fly in space. Record turnout expected for One Albuquerque Clean Up Day on SaturdayThe temporary
  
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• New Mexico United to host MLS team in US Open Cup

  19-04-2024 03:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Once again New Mexico United has advanced past its first match in the US Open Cup. Not only will the black and yellow play another game at home for the next round, but it will be against an MLS club.Dimitri Johnson is ready to embrace leadership role among Lobo linebackersDuring Thursday's draw for the round of 32,it was revealed that United will host Real Salt Lake. The match will be played on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 PM at Isotopes Park and marks the first ho
  
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• BCSO responds to multiple crashes in Albuquerque

  19-04-2024 02:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office says it is responding to multiple crashes and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the South area command. Details are limited but BCSO provided the following information:
  I-25 Southbound is closed at Broadway due to a fatal crashI-25 Northbound has been reduced to one lane near Rio Bravo due to a seven-car crash with injuries.Gun Club Rd. is closed in all directions at Isleta due to a structure fir
  
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