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• Processing center 'nearly empty' as migrant encounters drop

  18-02-2025 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – It was just over two years ago that a West Texas congressman sounded the alarm on how illegal immigration had federal officials in El Paso running around on crisis mode.Border agents were averaging 1,200 to 1,500 encounters a day and processing centers built to accommodate just over a thousand were holding more than 5,000 migrants, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said at the time.Nine hundred to 1,000 people were being released any given day with a Notice
  
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• Jerome Powell favored by voters over Noem, Hegseth and other officials: Poll

  22-01-2026 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has higher favorability than a slate of top Trump administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Kristi Noem, new polling shows.
  
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• Paris Hilton and Angie K of 'Real Housewives' to make separate advocacy pushes at Capitol on Thursday

  22-01-2026 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  A former special counsel, a hotel heiress-turned-entrepreneur and a Bravo reality TV star are all poised to be at the Capitol on Thursday for what's shaping up to be a colorful day.
  
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• ICE officers claim sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant: Memo

  22-01-2026 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  New ICE hires and those still in training are being told to follow the memo’s guidance instead of written training materials that actually contradict the memo.
  
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• Timothée Chalamet makes history with 'Marty Supreme' Oscar nomination

  22-01-2026 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  Third time's the charm?
  
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• Will Trump's plan to limit institutional investors lower home prices?

  22-01-2026 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  Housing experts are skeptical limiting institutional investors will meaningfully improve affordability nationwide.
  
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• 'Sinners' sets Oscars record with 16 nominations

  22-01-2026 16:40 via krqe.com
  
  Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
  
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• Deputies arrest man accused in Taos County murder

  22-01-2026 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday night Taos County Sheriff's Deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive man in the area of Romero Lane in Llano Quemado, just south of Taos. When deputies arrived they found Abraham Fernandez, 53, dead at the scene. Detectives learned Fernandez and his brother, Isaac, were in the area to do a [...]
  
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• Seeking dismissal, Mild before storm, Rio Rancho missile company, Albuquerque police chief survey, Red Panda performance

  22-01-2026 14:52 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories Thursday's Five Facts [1] ABQ man charged with manslaughter wants case to be dismissed - In 2019, Uber driver Clayton Benedict, picked up a man and his friend from the Salt Yard. Police say Benedict and one of the passengers, James Porter, got into an argument and Benedict shot and killed him. [...]
  
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• Warmer weather before rain, snow and wind arrive

  22-01-2026 12:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Cloudier skies with mostly light winds and dry conditions have allowed for the mixing of the air at the surface with yesterday's warmth not escaping to space as much this morning as yesterday morning. Air temperatures in the north are starting off in the upper single digits while most are ranging from [...]
  
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• Warmer before rain, snow, cold, & wind arrive

  22-01-2026 12:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Cloudier skies with mostly light winds and dry conditions have allowed for the mixing of the air at the surface with yesterday's warmth not escaping to space as much this morning as yesterday morning. Air temperatures in the north are starting off in the upper single digits while most are ranging from [...]
  
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• Lobos extend home winning streak with victory over Fresno State

  22-01-2026 06:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team got back in the win column with an 83-74 victory over Fresno State on Wednesday night. The nine-point difference did not reflect how dominant the Lobos were for a majority of the game. UNM found plenty of success with its defense leading to offense. The Lobos racked up [...]
  
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• Albuquerque City Council rejects ordinance on rental fee enforcement

  22-01-2026 06:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilors once again heard from renters looking to change how landlords collect rent from their tenants in the city. The ordinance would adopt rules from a recently passed state law that helps regulate fees on renters, giving the city the ability to enforce it. KRQE News 13 heard from renters who [...]
  
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• Widespread snow, bitter cold expected as a powerful winter storm moves into New Mexico this weekend

  22-01-2026 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  A significant winter storm is still forecast to move into New Mexico starting Friday, bringing widespread snowfall. The heaviest snow will be Saturday as bitterly cold air moves into the state. Another relatively quiet day of weather across New Mexico Wednesday. Temperatures were slightly cooler in northeast New Mexico this afternoon behind a weak cold [...]
  
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• Wherry Elementary School to do remote learning on Thursday

  22-01-2026 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools has put Wherry Elementary School at Kirtland Air Force Base on remote learning on Thursday after a water line break. The district said staff will work remotely, and students are expected to complete their schoolwork from home. Students who do not have a digital device or internet access will get [...]
  
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• City of Albuquerque launches survey for community feedback on picking new police chief

  22-01-2026 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has launched a survey for community members to share their input on deciding who the next Albuquerque Police Department chief will be. Three public input sessions will also be hosted over Zoom to include more perspectives. The first one will take place next Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to [...]
  
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• Albuquerque City Council votes to keep Emily Jaramillo as AFR chief

  22-01-2026 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilors grilled Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo as they considered her reappointment Wednesday evening, and ultimately opted to keep her in the role. Mayor Tim Keller reappointed Jaramillo to the position after he won re-election last year. But during Wednesday night's Albuquerque City Council meeting, councilors brought up disagreements between [...]
  
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• New Mexico State Police investigating shooting involving law enforcement in Artesia

  22-01-2026 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting involving the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force. Police said the incident happened in Artesia but did not say what happened. Officers are okay, and the suspect was not hit and is in custody. This is a developing story; KRQE News 13 will provide [...]
  
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• Albuquerque Uber driver charged with manslaughter wants case to be dismissed on speedy trial complaint

  22-01-2026 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The case against an Uber driver accused of shooting and killing his passenger has been in limbo for over six years. Now, the driver, Clayton Benedict, is seeking to have his manslaughter charge dismissed. Benedict has been waiting for his trial for six and a half years, during which he claims [...]
  
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• 1 person killed and another injured in crash in Santa Fe

  22-01-2026 04:26 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police are investigating a crash that killed one person and sent another person to the hospital. According to police, they were called to Caja Del Rio Road just before 5 p.m. for a crash involving two vehicles. One of the drivers died on the scene, and the other was [...]
  
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• Mexican gray wolf found dead near Grants

  22-01-2026 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Game and Fish Department confirmed that a Mexican gray wolf was recently found dead along I-40. The department said the male wolf, identified as M3065, appears to have been hit by a vehicle near Grants, but did not have any other information. The wolf crossed the interstate last year, and [...]
  
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• Grand jury indicts Albuquerque man accused of using AI to create child pornography

  22-01-2026 03:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A grand jury has indicted a man accused of using AI to create child pornography. The New Mexico Department of Justice said 68-year-old Richard Gallagher used AI apps to manipulate photos of real children and turn them into illicit content. The department said that Gallagher admitted to using photos of children seemingly [...]
  
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• Missile manufacturing company breaks ground in Rio Rancho

  22-01-2026 03:33 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Leaders hope it's a huge jobs win for New Mexico. Now, the work is officially underway on a massive missile manufacturing plant near Rio Rancho. One thousand acres, an hour's drive from Albuquerque, is officially earmarked for the future. "Building on our legacy of being the home of rocketry, since Robert [...]
  
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• Multiple medical compact bills introduced to bring more doctors to New Mexico

  22-01-2026 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawmakers say it's a top priority this session to fix the problem of New Mexico's doctor shortage. Some of the main ideas behind that are already being debated across multiple bills aimed at bringing in more physicians, social workers, and dentists. "It is important that we address our access to care issues on many fronts," said Troy Clark, CEO, New Mexico [...]
  
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• Winter storm to bring heavy snow and dangerous cold to New Mexico this weekend

  22-01-2026 02:02 via krqe.com
  
  A significant winter storm is still forecast to move into New Mexico starting Friday, bringing widespread snowfall. The heaviest snow will be Saturday as bitterly cold air moves into the state. Another relatively quiet day of weather across New Mexico Wednesday. Temperatures are slightly cooler in northeast New Mexico this afternoon behind a weak cold [...]
  
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• Woman who threw her newborn baby in Hobbs dumpster wants court to reduce her sentence

  22-01-2026 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The young mother who threw her newborn baby in a Hobbs dumpster in 2022 now wants the court to reduce her sentence, arguing she is going to college and doing well there. However, the district attorney said she won't let that happen. The video went viral showing Alexis Avila on camera [...]
  
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• Parents say new clear backpacks at APS schools are not durable

  21-01-2026 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Public Schools' clear backpack policy went into effect at five additional middle schools on January 6, and already, parents are noticing the bags are falling apart. APS spent $90,000 to purchase 7,000 clear backpacks to implement the policy. Two weeks later, parents are frustrated, saying the provided bags are thin [...]
  
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• New Mexico seeking contractors to help rebuild homes

  21-01-2026 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is calling on contractors to submit proposals for home reconstructions. The state is looking for home builders and repair contractors to assist residents in rebuilding after the 2024 and 2025 wildfires and floods in Lincoln and Chaves counties. Funding for the program comes [...]
  
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• Roadrunner Food Bank returns with annual 'Souper Bowl' fundraiser

  21-01-2026 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — To give back to the community, the Roadrunner Food Bank is returning with its annual fundraiser - the "Souper Bowl." Taking place Saturday, Jan. 31, participating restaurants will bring in samples of soups and desserts to test. You can enjoy live music, a silent auction and vote for your favorites. One will [...]
  
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• Mother accused of kidnapping her child in El Paso arrested in southern New Mexico

  21-01-2026 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  CARRIZOZO, N.M. (KTSM) – An El Paso child was reunited with their father after being kidnapped by their mother and traveled out to Carrizozo, New Mexico, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Sheriff's Office received information about a child who had been potentially kidnapped out of El Paso and was [...]
  
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