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• Sitting Bull Falls in Lincoln National Forest closed due to staffing shortages

  10-05-2024 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A popular recreation area in the Lincoln National Forest is closed due to staffing shortages, according to a spokesperson for the forest.The Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area in the Guadalupe Ranger District is closed at the access point until further notice. Forest officials said they are working to be fully staffed so they can reopen the area.Story continues below
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• First heat wave of the year is here

  04-06-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  A heat wave begins this week across New Mexico. A brief, monsoon-like weather pattern develops into the weekend.
  The heat continues this week, with high temperatures climbing up to around 90° and 100° across New Mexico Monday afternoon. Roswell tied a record high temperature today of 104°. Unfortunately, it is only going to get hotter Tuesday afternoon. High temperatures on Tuesday will be 1° to 5° warmer, despite an increase in high level clouds across the state and breezier
  
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• Mediterranean diet could help women live longer: study

  04-06-2024 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Women who follow a Mediterranean diet are likely to live longer, a new study suggests.Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital analyzed medical data from more than 25,000 U.S. women for up to 25 years, starting from when they were 56 years old on average.
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  Crime: Suspected member of Albuquerque retail crime ring charged with racketeeringEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6Don't Miss: Nonprofit and military team build home f
  
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• Albuquerque City Council rejects proposal to alter immigrant-friendly policy

  04-06-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cheers went up in the Albuquerque City Council chamber as councilors rejected a controversial move to dial back parts of the city's immigrant-friendly policy. The policy prevents the city from helping federal officers enforce immigration laws. Albuquerque City Council decides how to spend funds from sale of dog parkThe bill, introduced by Councilors Brook Bassan and Renee Grout, would have created an exception if an immigrant is charged with a violent f
  
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• City of Albuquerque using new app to show provide information about parks and trails

  04-06-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the weather warming up, many people will be hitting the trails and visiting parks in the City of Albuquerque. Now, with the help of a new app, the city is helping people get the most from its open spaces.Story continues below
  Crime: Suspected member of Albuquerque retail crime ring charged with racketeeringEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6Don't Miss: Nonprofit and military team build home for family of Navajo WWII veteran
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• City of Albuquerque using new app to provide information about parks and trails

  04-06-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the weather warming up, many people will be hitting the trails and visiting parks in the City of Albuquerque. Now, with the help of a new app, the city is helping people get the most from its open spaces.Story continues below
  Crime: Suspected member of Albuquerque retail crime ring charged with racketeeringEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 31-June 6Don't Miss: Nonprofit and military team build home for family of Navajo WWII veteran
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• State regulators approve 65% cost increase to Presbyterian's ambulance service

  04-06-2024 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the largest ambulance providers in New Mexico got the green light to increase how much they charge for service- meaning some patients will have to pay more for on-the-spot medical attention."Our staff economists worked directly with Albuquerque Ambulance staff to come to a resolution that was reasonable," said Kacy Dunn, Ambulance and Railroad Bureau Chief for New Mexico's Public Regulation Commission.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque City Council decides how to spend funds from sale of dog park

  04-06-2024 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council has decided where funds from the sale of Coronado Dog Park in northwest Albuquerque will go. The city said they will use the money to add new amenities in the area, like a new dog park a few blocks away, as part of the Wells Park Neighborhood Trees and Beautification Project. Construction coming to Louisiana Blvd and Indian School Road in AlbuquerqueTwo months ago, city councilors declared the park not essential and put the lot up fo
  
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• Former MLB player Ian Desmond returns to Albuquerque for Home Run Derby X

  04-06-2024 05:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ian Desmond remembers his last trip to Albuquerque. Back then, Desmond was a member of the Colorado Rockies doing a rehab assignment. He will return on August 23 to play in MLB's Home Run Derby X. It's a three-on-three event featuring some former heavy hitters.
  Desmond, a two-time all-star, will come to Albuquerque with MLB legends Manny Ramirez and Johnny Gomes. Desmond believes Derby X is an event that will keep growing. "It's an awesome event," said Desmo
  
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• Former MLB player Ian Desmond returning to Albuquerque for Home Run Derby X

  04-06-2024 05:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ian Desmond remembers his last trip to Albuquerque. Back then, Desmond was a member of the Colorado Rockies doing a rehab assignment. He will return on August 23 to play in MLB's Home Run Derby X. It's a three-on-three event featuring some former heavy hitters.
  Desmond, a two-time all-star, will come to Albuquerque with MLB legends Manny Ramirez and Johnny Gomes. Desmond believes Derby X is an event that will keep growing. "It's an awesome event," said Desmo
  
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• Lobo men's basketball to play in the Acrisure Classic

  04-06-2024 04:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM men's basketball is part of the field of participants to play in the Acrisure Classic on November 28 and 29 in Palm Springs, California. The Lobos will play Arizona State on Thanksgiving Day at Acrisure Arena. St. Mary's and USC will play the first game of the day which is set for a 7 pm mountain start time. UNM and ASU are scheduled to play at 9:30 pm. The games will be broadcast on TNT.
  The winners from Thursday will meet in the championship game on Fr
  
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• La Cueva's Braiden Reynolds is the Gatorade New Mexico Player of the Year

  04-06-2024 04:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Braiden Reynolds made memories this past baseball season. The La Cueva junior pitcher and first baseman pitched a no-hitter, batted .551 with nine home runs, and drove in, what is believed to be a state record, 69 runs in a single season. Reynolds even led his team to a Class 5A state championship behind a 27-3 record.
  Monday, he was rewarded by being named the Gatorade New Mexico Player of the Year. On the mound this past season, Reynolds had 61 strikeouts,
  
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• Construction coming to Louisiana Blvd and Indian School Road in Albuquerque

  04-06-2024 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the busiest intersections in the city might get even more congested soon as the city starts on a project they hope makes for a safer trip on foot: soon, the city is hoping to add another crosswalk nearby.
  "This is one of the busiest arterials in the city with all the traffic between offices and shopping and restaurants," said Adam Silverman, vice president of Geltmore, LLC, which owns property nearby, "So, as a property owner we're always a little con
  
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• Video shows New Mexico man arrested for 6th DWI, explaining why he was following a stranger

  04-06-2024 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman frantically knocked on an off-duty officer’s door late at night asking for help and explained someone was following her in a pickup truck. When police arrived, they found the driver of the pickup truck, and it led to his sixth DWI arrest.Officer: "How much did you have to drink tonight?"Matthias Alonzo: "I took a couple of shots. Not going to lie.” Albuquerque man convicted for molesting child in 2017Police footage showed Albuquerque poli
  
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• New Mexico nonprofit asks for help after crash wrecks van used for transporting animals

  04-06-2024 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  COLORADO (KRQE) -- A New Mexico nonprofit is turning to the public for help after a car crash left them without a way to transport rescue animals for medical care. "We are kind of at a standstill," said Shanda Melendrez, founder of Misfits of Oz Farm Sanctuary.  A car crash put operations on pause for the Edgewood-based animal sanctuary. Their van was totaled on I-25 in Colorado last Tuesday morning.  Colorado officers help bear cub stuck in wire fence"The vehicle came o
  
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• Hot start to June across New Mexico

  04-06-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  A heat wave begins this week across New Mexico. A brief, monsoon-like weather pattern develops into the weekend.
  The heat continues this week, with high temperatures climbing up to around 90° and 100° across New Mexico. Unfortunately, it is only going to get hotter Tuesday afternoon. High temperatures on Tuesday will be 1° to 5° warmer Tuesday afternoon, despite an increase in high level clouds across the state and breezier westerly winds. A weak backdoor front will move into the
  
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• Alamogordo police investigating fatal stabbing of elderly man

  04-06-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Police Department is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man who had been stabbed. They responded to a home on Saturday around 4:30 a.m. for a welfare check. They found the man who died on scene. Roswell man accused of fatally shooting roommateAnyone with information is asked to contact the Alamogordo Police Department at 575-439-4300.
  
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• Alamogordo police investigate fatal stabbing of elderly man

  04-06-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Police Department is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man who had been stabbed. They responded to a home on Saturday around 4:30 a.m. for a welfare check. They found the man who died on scene. Roswell man accused of fatally shooting roommateAnyone with information is asked to contact the Alamogordo Police Department at 575-439-4300.
  
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• Video: Man claims he's a Texas officer during Eddy County traffic stop

  04-06-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – During a police stop in Eddy County, one man was sitting in the back seat of his friend's vehicle. He soon learned not to lie to police officers, especially if they can easily find out you're not telling the truth.An Eddy County deputy arrests a man for drunk driving on May 13. One of his passengers asks the deputy how DWI arrests work in New Mexico, adding he works as a trooper for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), but something felt off.Man foun
  
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• San Diego Padres player facing lifetime ban for alleged sports betting: reports

  04-06-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball officials for allegedly violating the league's gambling policy, according to multiple reports.Marcano, who joined the Padres in the offseason from the Pittsburgh Pirates and has spent the season thus far on the long-term injured list, has been accused of gambling on games shortly after sustaining a season-ending ACL injury in July of last year.In a statement, Padres officials
  
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• Roswell man accused of fatally shooting roommate

  03-06-2024 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Police Department has arrested 38-year-old Roman Hernandez for the fatal shooting of his 50-year-old roommate. Roswell police say Hernandez called 911 just after 5 p.m. on Friday. Man found guilty for NE New Mexico prison attackPolice believe Hernandez moved the victim from a bedroom to the kitchen and put the gun that was used in a vehicle. They believe Hernandez and the victim were in an argument and that Hernandez was intoxicated at the time of th
  
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• Man found guilty for NE New Mexico prison attack

  03-06-2024 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE) – On May 30, a man was found guilty concerning a prison attack. The jury deliberated for an hour before returning with their verdict.Angel Prieto, 30, went to trial for attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit attempted second-degree murder. New Mexico man sentenced for beating child with ‘Louis Vuitton belt,’ attacking officersIn October 2023, a victim was reportedly assaulted by Prieto and a man named Louis McCallister, 36, at the Nort
  
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• Prosecutors request man accused of setting fire at High Noon Restaurant remain in custody

  03-06-2024 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors have asked for the man accused of setting fire to High Noon Restaurant in Old Town to remain in custody through his trial.Stevie Maestas, 65, was arrested on Friday for the fire at the restaurant on May 21. He is charged with arson. Officials used security footage from the restaurant to link Maestas to the fire.Story continues below
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• City of Albuquerque looks for participants for food waste reduction study

  03-06-2024 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is looking for community members to participate in a food waste reduction study.
  The goal of the study, which is being overseen by Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, is to identify strategies to reduce food waste in the community. The team is looking for 100 households to participate in a week-long study to identify challenges people face when it comes to wasting food and to gather feedback on how the city can help them prevent that waste in
  
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• Albuquerque man convicted for molesting child in 2017

  03-06-2024 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A case pursued by the Cold Case Rape Unit has ended in a conviction, the Office of Bernalillo County District Attorney said in a release.
  Enrique Sanchez, of Albuquerque, was accused of second-degree criminal sexual contact of a minor and pleaded no contest. The crime reportedly took place in 2017.Bernalillo County DA: Man convicted of 2002 sex crimeOfficials claimed Sanchez sexually abused the 7-year-old child of a woman that was staying on his property."I
  
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• MAP: June 4 Primary 2024 Voting Locations in Albuquerque

  03-06-2024 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Primary Election on Tuesday, June 4, will determine which candidates will appear on the November ballot. Voting centers around the state open Tuesday at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.To see your sample ballot or for more information on the June 4 election, visit berncolerk.gov.List of Voting Centers on June 4 in Bernalillo County.98th & Central Shopping Center – 120 98th St NW, Suite B101 & B102, 87121Andalucia Shopping Center &n
  
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• More Albuquerque families can qualify for affordable housing under new federal guidelines

  03-06-2024 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The federal income limit for affordable housing has increased, meaning more families in Albuquerque can qualify for city-sponsored housing assistance.“When we fund a new affordable housing development, it often becomes a beautiful show piece in a neighborhood,” Albuquerque Deputy Director of Housing Joseph Montoya said in a press release. “The good news is that this year, HUD is catching up to inflation and more families can qualify to
  
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• Gila Wilderness, the nation's first wilderness area, celebrates 100 years

  03-06-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of thousands of acres of land in New Mexico are celebrating a birthday of sorts. In 1924, on June 3, the U.S. government designated 755,000 acres as a "wilderness" area. It was the world's first designated wilderness area, and now it is celebrating its 100th anniversary."Wilderness is really considered the highest form of protection for public lands anywhere in the world," says Luke Koenig, the Gila grassroots organizer for New Mexico Wild. "And tha
  
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• Heating up through the workweek

  03-06-2024 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures will warm up daily, through late-week, as high pressure builds over the Southwest. Temperatures will even close in on 100° in Albuquerque, and 105° in Roswell by Thursday. Winds will stay light all week, with the exception of thunderstorm wind gusts late week. We will see increasing storm activity throughout the week, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday being the stormiest days across the state.
  
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• 37th Annual Festival Flamenco Albuquerque coming in June

  03-06-2024 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 37th Annual Festival Flamenco Albuquerque is coming June 21 -29. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious of its kind. Lowrider event shows off unique rides at Albuquerque Convention Center The festival includes 20 performances, plenty of workshops, performance companies from all over the world, over 90 performers and two world premier shows. The festival will feature a diverse interpretation of flamenco and performances from world renowned performe
  
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