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• Protest breaks out at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building

  30-04-2024 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students and community members have marched into the University of New Mexico Student Union Building setting up tents on the second floor. This is the latest in a multi-day protest held on campus calling for UNM to call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. New trial begins for man convicted of killing army veteranKRQE News 13's crew on site said protesters graffitied the inside of the building. New Mexico State Police say they are assisting the U
  
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• Farmington High School graduate told to remove Native American beaded graduation cap

  17-05-2024 01:18 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) –  Outrage is brewing on social media after a Farmington High School graduate was told to remove her cap adorned with Native American beading and a feather. Video surfaced online showing a school staffer telling the teen to take off her cap, remove the tassel, and put on a plain cap. It happened at the school's commencement ceremony on Monday.The graduate's mother told KRQE News 13 that they knew about the rule but believed she had a right to wear regalia
  
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• Rain and storms ending across New Mexico this evening

  17-05-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  It has been a wet day for parts of New Mexico today. Rain and storms will be ending this evening, with warmer and much drier weather moving in starting Friday.
  The Albuquerque Metro woke up to rain this morning, with some areas seeing over half an inch of rainfall. Over one inch of rain fell in the Las Vegas area earlier this morning too. More showers and storms developed this afternoon, especially across the southeast part of the state. Some of these storms have also produced severe weather, wi
  
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• 'Spot the Robot Dog' visits Española elementary school

  16-05-2024 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Representatives from Los Alamos National Laboratory stopped by Tony E. Quintana Elementary School in Española last week and brought along a special guest. The robotic team introduced the students to Spot the Robotic Dog.New Mexico getting $28 million for wildfire defenseSome kids even got to try their hand at controlling Spot around the gym. "Kids are very intuitive with modern technology, and being able to work joy sticks put the controller
  
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• New Mexico governor facing lawsuit from NRA over new gun waiting period law

  16-05-2024 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's governor and attorney general are facing a federal lawsuit over a new state law that requires a seven-day waiting period for gun purchases. That waiting period law went into effect on May 15.The lawsuit, filed the day the law went into effect, on behalf of two New Mexico residents, claims the waiting period law puts an "unconstitutional burden" on those looking to legally purchase firearms. As special legislative session looms, New Mexico&rsqu
  
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• Hobbs police investigating double murder

  16-05-2024 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hobbs Police Department says two men have died after being shot on Wednesday. Officers were called to a home on North McKinley around 11:15 p.m. for a medical emergency.Albuquerque man sentenced to 32 years in prison for deadly road rage incidentWhen they arrived, the front door of the home was open and they found 54-year-old David Castillo and 52-year-old Felipe Castillo who had been shot. Both men died from their injuries.Hobbs police say they are seeking pe
  
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• ABQ RIDE to host resource and street fairs at Alvarado Transit Center

  16-05-2024 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ RIDE will host its first event series at the Alvarado Transit Center (ATC) in downtown this summer.The seven-part event series includes small resource fairs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 22, July 20, and July 24, and street fairs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 25, June 29, July 27, and August 31. Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area gate reopensThe Summer at the Alvarado Resource Fairs will feature informational tables with educational materials on City
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to 32 years in prison for deadly road rage incident

  16-05-2024 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who killed two teens in a deadly road incident in 2022 will spend the next three decades behind bars. Roger Wilson was found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of great bodily injury by DWI, unlawful taking of a vehicle, and leaving the scene of an accident.Police arrest man for deadly shooting in downtown Albuquerque parking lotA jury determined that in June 2022, Wilson intentionally rammed into another car near Yucca and C
  
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• Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area gate reopens

  16-05-2024 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The gate at Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area in the Lincoln National Forest reopened under modified hours on May 16.The gate at the site has remained closed since May 7, 2024, due to ongoing staffing shortages. As of now, staff from other districts have been deployed to open the gate. The site will be open Thursday to Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.“This is a temporary solution that will allow visit
  
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• New Mexico getting $28 million for wildfire defense

  16-05-2024 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Around New Mexico, 11 communities are getting a share of $28 million to boost wildfire defenses. The funds come from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.“Our congratulations go out to the local agencies and their community partners who are helping to increase wildfire prevention and mitigation practices in this state,” State Forester Laura McCarthy said in a press release. “With over twice the amount of federal funding received last yea
  
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• New Mexico woman killed in Nevada crash

  16-05-2024 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A 22-year-old woman from New Mexico was killed in a crash near Tonopah, Nevada, on May 8, according to Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP).Officials said the driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling westbound on US-6 west of mile marker 22 in the eastbound travel lane. A blue 2020 Kia Optima was traveling eastbound approaching mile marker 22 in the eastbound travel lane. The driver of the Tahoe steered to the left at the same time as the driver of the Kia Optim
  
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• Santa Rosa Lake boat ramp temporarily closed

  16-05-2024 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The boat ramp at Santa Rosa Lake State Park is temporarily closed due to low water.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently planned a release of more than 25,000 acre-feet of water to help the Carlsbad Irrigation District.The release is expected to drop the lake's level by about 32 feet, the state's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department says. Forest road near Cuba, New Mexico closed for elk calving“The boat ramp will remain cl
  
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• Iconic Mirage closing this summer to make way for Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas

  16-05-2024 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The closure date for the Mirage is set as construction is planned to begin on the 700-foot guitar tower that will mark the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.In a news release, Hard Rock International announced it would shut down The Mirage Hotel & Casino on July 17 in preparation for transforming the resort into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas. The property transformation will include a nearly 700-foot-tall guitar-shaped hotel
  
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• USPS workers in Rhode Island charged in mail theft ring; authorities estimate losses to be 'massive'

  16-05-2024 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Federal investigators have broken up a "well-organized and wide-ranging conspiracy" to steal valuables from the mail in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, they announced Wednesday.The alleged conspiracy involved a supervisor and six other workers at the U.S. Postal Service processing and distribution center in Providence, Rhode Island, which handles all incoming and outgoing mail for Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.The facility handles roughly 3.5 million
  
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• Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift

  16-05-2024 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.A proposed rule sent to the federal register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs. The plan approved by Attorney General Merrick Garland would not legalize marijuana outright for recreational us
  
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• Man accused of four New Mexico murders pleads guilty in one case

  16-05-2024 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sean Lannon pleaded guilty to second degree murder Thursday for the death of Randall Apostalon. Lannon is still waiting for a trial on three murder charges in Cibola County.Story continues below
  Larry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearanceEnvironment: City of Albuquerque urges caution for those using the Rio Grande for recreationTrending: Lawsuit claims CYFD did not do enough to protect special needs teen who diedNews: Clovis kidnapping and
  
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• Police arrest man for deadly shooting in downtown Albuquerque parking lot

  16-05-2024 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An 18-year-old man was arrested by Albuquerque Police for his role in a deadly shooting that happened in a downtown parking lot earlier this year.Angelo Andrade is believed to be part of a group of males who attacked Jeremiah Houston on April 6 around 3 a.m. in a parking lot at Copper Avenue and 6th Street NW, police said.Video from a camera operated by APD’s Real Time Crime Center captured the incident, in which two suspects can reportedly b
  
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• Albuquerque Coin Club: Fractional currency

  16-05-2024 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Coin Club is the biggest coin club within 400 miles and has over 200 members. The club supports numismatic education for the public and its members. Cannon AFB, surrounding area designated ‘Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape’Former club president Phil Vitale talked Thursday about fractional currency. During the Civil War many people began to hoard silver and gold coins. This caused a stress on day-to-day commerce and
  
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• As special legislative session looms, New Mexico's AG says crime victims need more support

  16-05-2024 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico lawmakers are preparing to meet for a special lawmaking session in July. The state's governor has primary control over the session, but others, like the state's attorney general, are asking for lawmakers to address issues like victims' rights and providing faster DNA evidence processing."We are tired of every year – year after year – living in a community that cannot provide the basic public safety that we're all entitled to," New Mexi
  
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• Classical Choral Creative Community presents "Newsies"

  16-05-2024 20:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Classical Choral Creative Community is a local homeschool theatre troupe that gives studends a space to explore music and art. Their latest production is a musical based on the 1992 motion picture "Newsies."Story continues below
  Larry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearanceEnvironment: City of Albuquerque urges caution for those using the Rio Grande for recreationTrending: Lawsuit claims CYFD did not do enough to protect special needs teen wh
  
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• Upcoming Isotopes homestand features fireworks night

  16-05-2024 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes are back in town for a four-game homestand against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. The homestand features promotions for all to enjoy, including a fireworks night. NMAA issues VVHS baseball strike after Monday night incidentThe homestand kicks off on Thursday, May 16 with mental health awareness night. Friday is baseball card night and the first 1,000 fans will receive Isotopes baseball cards. Saturday is little league night and will f
  
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• Cannon AFB, surrounding area designated 'Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape'

  16-05-2024 19:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new 2.4 million-acre area of land, Cannon Air Force Base, and Melrose Air Force Range have been designated by the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership. The Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape is one of five new landscapes designated by the partnership this year.The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership is made up of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Defense (D0D), and the Department of the Interior (DOI). The designated landscapes are anchored b
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of luring three teens to his home for sex, DOJ says

  16-05-2024 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is facing charges for allegedly luring three minor girls to his apartment for sex, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.Authorities allege that Kevin Vallo, 39, talked to the girls on the app Telegram. According to the criminal complaint, on March 20, 2024, detectives from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office learned that a 15-year-old girl said that she and her friends, both 13-years-old, had sexual intercour
  
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• Dow hits 40,000 for the first time as Wall Street drifts higher

  16-05-2024 17:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting higher Thursday and adding to their records set a day before.The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in morning trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was 109 points higher, or 0.3%, at 40,017, as of 10:45 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was up 0.2%. All three rallied on Wednesday to set all-time highs.Walmart rose 6.4% after reporting stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also said its revenue for the year c
  
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• Bernalillo County early voting for primary begins Saturday

  16-05-2024 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Early voting for the 2024 primary election begins on Saturday, May 18. There will be 20 early voting locations, the county says."Casting your ballot early not only ensures your voice is heard, but it also helps avoid the long lines on Election Day,” Clerk Linda Stover said in a press release. “I encourage all voters in Bernalillo County to take advantage of early voting." Debt-buying company coming to Albuquerque, promising 200 jobsEarly voting s
  
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• All lanes of I-25 north at Coal Avenue reopened following crash

  16-05-2024 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of Interstate 25 north at Coal and Lead avenues in Albuquerque have been reopened following a crash Thursday morning, according to the NMRoads map.The crash was after I-25 N exit 223 and before exit 224.
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  Larry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearanceEnvironment: City of Albuquerque urges caution for those using the Rio Grande for recreationTrending: Lawsuit claims CYFD did not do enough to protect special needs teen
  
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• All lanes of I-25 north at Coal Avenue closed for crash

  16-05-2024 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of Interstate 25 north at Coal and Lead avenues in Albuquerque are closed due to a crash Thursday morning, according to the NMRoads map.The crash is after I-25 N exit 223 and before exit 224. Drivers are asked to seek an alternate route as major delays are expected.Story continues below
  Larry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearanceEnvironment: City of Albuquerque urges caution for those using the Rio Grande for recreationTrending: Lawsu
  
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• APD: Overnight crashes leave multiple people with serious injuries

  16-05-2024 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department responded to two separate crashes that led to serious injuries overnight.NMAA issues VVHS baseball strike after Monday night incidentOn the evening of May 15, APD responded to the area of Pan American Freeway and Jefferson in response to a serious injury crash. Police say traffic was stopped on northbound Pan American Freeway at Jefferson for a red light. A vehicle traveling north failed to stop and struck multiple vehicles
  
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• Hubbell Trading Post returns to Bandelier National Monument for first time since 2019

  16-05-2024 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the first time since 2019, Hubbell Trading Post is returning to Bandelier National Monument May 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. City of Albuquerque urges caution for those using the Rio Grande for recreationVisitors will get the chance to experience the heritage of the Navajo people and enjoy a number of cultural items. Guests can browse and shop hundreds of handcrafted Navajo jewelry and rugs. Navajo trader Wallace James Jr. will be on site from 11 a.m. - 2 p.
  
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• 'Happy Gilmore 2' coming to Netflix

  16-05-2024 15:10 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – "Happy Gilmore is back!" Netflix revealed in a post on X.The streaming giant announced Wednesday that Adam Sandler is set to reprise his role as the hockey-enthusiast-turned-golfer in a sequel to the 1996 comedy, slated to be released on Netflix. ‘Breaking Bad’ creator Vince Gilligan returns to Albuquerque to film new seriesThe film, now almost three decades old, is still counted among Sandler's most popular movies. It starred the comedian along with Christopher McDona
  
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