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• Southfork Campground near Ruidoso to welcome back campers Friday

  14-08-2020 03:19 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Little Bear fire was one of the most destructive fires in state history. It not only burned thousands of acres but destroyed more than 250 structures near Ruidoso in 2012. Now one of the campgrounds that were damaged is about to reopen.
  The Southfork Campground is one of the oldest campgrounds in the Lincoln National Forest and was nearly destroyed in 2012 when the Little Bear fire tore through the Walt Smith Canyon. Eight years later the National Forest Ser
  
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• New Mexico United extends win streak with victory on Meow Wolf night

  12-05-2024 06:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United has now won three games in a week. The black and yellow knocked off its latest victory with a 2-1 outing against Oakland Roots on Saturday night.The match was United's annual Meow Wolf night, and the large crowd was rewarded early with a goal. Just two minutes into the match, United's leading goal scorer, Greg Hurst, intercepted a clear ball from Oakland's keeper and immediately chipped the ball in for the early United lead.After taking the
  
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• Starving black bear cub, found in New Mexico, on road to recovery

  12-05-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A malnourished bear cub, weighing just 16 pounds, is given a second chance at life after it was found near Red River a few months ago. "The worst cub we've ever received in absolute end-stage starvation," stated Dr. Kathleen Ramsay, co-founder of Cottonwood Rehab Center. The Cottonwood Rehab Center said they got a call on March 3 about a starving bear spotted near Red River. It was a nearly two-year-old female black bear that the New Mexico Gam
  
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• State track and field meet: 2024 1A-3A results

  12-05-2024 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 track and field state championships concluded on Saturday for classes 1A-3A. Team standings are listed below while individual results can be found here.3A Boys
  St. Michael's - 73.5Robertson - 66.5Socorro - 63
  3A Girls
  St. Michael's - 101Santa Fe Prep - 61Sandia Prep - 55
  2A Boys
  Hagerman - 65Texico - 61Eunice - 40
  2A girls
  ATC - 58Menaul - 48Capitan - 39
  1A Boys
  Logan - 100Melrose - 98Legacy Academy - 40
  1A Girls
  Legacy Academy - 74Melrose - 46
  
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• Suspected cockfighting operation found in South Valley neighborhood

  12-05-2024 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An alleged cockfighting operation in the South Valley has got the attention of law enforcement after they searched the property and found hundreds of roosters. Dozens of them had injuries.Court documents stated Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies first sent to the property to check on escaping roosters. After a quick walk through, it was clear to them the roosters were being raised for more than just breeding. Upon searching, deputies found about 70 rooster
  
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• Funeral preparations underway for former San Juan County deputy

  12-05-2024 05:16 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- Plans for the funeral of Sergeant Billy Dean Hooser, the Santaquin officer who was killed in the line of duty on May 5, have been finalized.The funeral is scheduled for Monday, May 13, and is open to the public. There will also be a public viewing on Sunday, May 12.There will be police processions on the day of the funeral, and drivers are expected to seek alternate routes when officers close southbound I-15 on Monday after Sgt. Hooser's funeral.Public viewing of Sgt. Bi
  
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• Local kids sell interesting lemonade flavors to learn about entrepreneurship

  12-05-2024 05:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of New Mexico kids put their financial literacy to the test by selling special flavors of lemonade.'Lemonade Day' is an event put on by the Rio Grande Educational Collaborative, designed to teach young minds what it means to be an entrepreneur. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisFrom marketing their product to budgeting for the cups and the lemons used to make the drinks, the kids got a taste of what it is to run their own small bus
  
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• 115 guns turned in at Santa Fe event

  12-05-2024 04:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police held a safe surrender gun buyback on Saturday. They said more than 115 unwanted guns were turned in.Those who turned in guns got $250 for assault weapons, $200 for semi-automatic handguns and rifles, and $100 for long guns and pistols. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisThe guns were tested to see if they were stolen, but none of them turned out to be.All of the guns were cut on-site and turned into garden tools.
  
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• Thousands of UNM students awarded their degrees

  12-05-2024 04:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a final walk on the University of New Mexico's campus for some students as the school held its spring commencement ceremony.Nearly 3,000 students found themselves with a new degree after years of hard work.Story continues below
  News: Family speaks after woman shot in the neck at Albuquerque graduation ceremonyEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 10-16Entertainment: How Airbnb and Disney teamed up to create a replica ‘Up’ ho
  
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• Crews extinguish fire at Albuquerque Lexus dealership

  12-05-2024 03:52 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- Crews responded to a fire at a car dealership in northeast Albuquerque early Saturday.
  Bernalillo County Fire Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the Lexus of Albuquerque on I-25 near Montgomery just before 5 this morning. 3 minorly injured after Albuquerque apartment fireCrews said winds caused the flames to spread to a mobile unit used as an office on the property.Property damage was moderate. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fi
  
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• State baseball tournament: First round scores, highlights

  12-05-2024 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The opening round of the state baseball tournament kicked off this weekend. Here are scores and highlights from the action around the Albuquerque metro. 2024 Baseball and Softball state tournament bracketsAll opening round matchups for higher classifications are a best-of-three series.5A#1 La Cueva vs #16 Mayfield
  Game 1 La Cueva wins 10-0Game 2 La Cueva wins 12-2
  #2 Rio Rancho vs #15 Clovis
  Game 1 Rio Rancho wins 12-2Game 2 Rio Rancho wins 2-0
  #3 Cleveland
  
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• Strong storms continue to move across New Mexico

  12-05-2024 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  Strong to severe storms have been making their way through central, northern and eastern New Mexico today. Several severe warned storms, producing strong wind gusts, heavy rain and hail upwards of 1-2" in diameter continue to move through this evening. These storms will continue into the late evening/early morning hours of Sunday before moving out of the state.
  Drier air will arrive across southern parts of the state Sunday, just in time for Mother’s Day. There will still be a few lingerin
  
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• Multicultural Art Festival celebrates all types of art, crafts

  12-05-2024 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The rain didn't stop the community from celebrating Albuquerque's diversity.The city hosted the Multicultural Arts Festival at the Singing Arrow Community Center in southeast Albuquerque on Saturday.Global music filled the walkways while shoppers browsed unique, hand-made crafts. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisOfficials said having many different cultures represented at the festival is what makes this event special. Kids also had the ch
  
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• BernCo holds adoption event at Rio Bravo Brewing

  12-05-2024 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the summer season gets closer, Bernalillo County held an adoption event on Saturday, hoping to help someone find their new best friend.Animal Care Services hosted the event at Rio Bravo Brewing in northwest Albuquerque.Any adoptions made during the event also featured free vaccination, microchipping, spaying or neutering, and a one-year pet license.Several more events will be held throughout the summer for a chance to find a new furry friend needing a new
  
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• 3 minorly injured after Albuquerque apartment fire

  12-05-2024 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple people were injured in an apartment fire in northeast Albuquerque overnight.Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to an apartment complex on Montgomery near Pennsylvania just after 2 a.m. How Airbnb and Disney teamed up to create a replica ‘Up’ house in New MexicoUpon their arrival, they identified a working fire coming from the second-story of the apartment complex. It took firefighters 21 minutes to get the flames under control.Three
  
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• 3 injured after Albuquerque apartment fire

  12-05-2024 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple people were injured in an apartment fire in northeast Albuquerque overnight.Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to an apartment complex on Montgomery near Pennsylvania just after 2 a.m. How Airbnb and Disney teamed up to create a replica ‘Up’ house in New MexicoUpon their arrival, they identified a working fire coming from the second-story of the apartment complex. It took firefighters 21 minutes to get the flames under control.Three
  
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• State softball tournament: Play-in round scores

  12-05-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state softball tournament for classes 4A and 5A kicked off this weekend. Scores from the opening play-in round are listed below. 2024 Baseball and Softball state tournament brackets5A#1 Alamogordo vs #16 Cleveland
  Alamogordo wins 15-0
  #2 La Cueva vs #15 Volcano Vista
  La Cueva wins 5-0
  #3 Centennial vs #14 Sandia
  Centennial wins 14-4
  #4 Hobbs vs #13 Organ Mountain
  Organ Mountain wins 2-1
  #5 Cibola vs #12 Farmington
  Cibola wins 13-2
  #6 Carlsbad vs #11 Los
  
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• Stabbing reported near Wendy's close to UNM

  12-05-2024 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are looking into a stabbing at the Wendy's near the University of New Mexico (UNM) on Saturday.Details are limited, but police responded to the restaurant just before 3 p.m. Information or tips can be called into UNMPD.
  
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• PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealis

  11-05-2024 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Residents all over the state saw something special Friday night: the northern lights.
  For hundreds of years, the display known as "aurora borealis" has been taking place near Earth's poles. The sun's activity has a direct impact on when the northern lights appear.On Friday night, many Americans could witness the lights for themselves, including New Mexicans. See viewer-submitted photos below.Continental Divide and I-40 by Eric J.Near Twin Lakes by Ash B.Near Twin L
  
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• Will Americans see the northern lights again tonight?

  11-05-2024 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Friday night, Americans across the country were able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights from coast to coast, a sight many only get to see once in their lifetime. But for those who missed it, or are hoping for a second look, you may just get that chance Saturday night.
  According to the NOAA's Aurora Forecast, the majority of households who saw the northern lights last night will have a chance to watch them on Saturday. Can’t see the northern lights? Try using your phone c
  
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• 20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons

  11-05-2024 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - When we listen to a song on the radio or in a soundtrack, we tend to assume the voice we're hearing is the same person who brought the song into existence. In reality, many steps need to happen before the artist even makes it into the studio, from writing the lyrics to recording the instruments to fine-tuning the mix in post-production. More often than we realize, the singers we hear have nothing to do with a song's original creation.Even when a song is written with someone specific
  
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• Best lookout points in New Mexico, according to Tripadvisor

  11-05-2024 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Visit any given lookout point near you on a Saturday afternoon, and you're likely to be joined by several other people angling to get a glimpse of the view. Humans have always been drawn to vista points, whether for practical reasons such as surveying a large swath for scouting or simply to enjoy the natural (or human-made) landscape.This has led to local and federal governments investing in parking, platforms, and public binoculars to better manage crowds gathering at lookout points
  
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• Active weather returns across New Mexico today

  11-05-2024 14:35 via krqe.com
  
  We are waking up to strong east canyon winds across the Albuquerque Metro, these will begin to die down slightly as we head into the late morning and afternoon hours. More widespread moisture will arrive to east central and northern New Mexico this morning before a line of strong thunderstorms develops in the afternoon. An isolated storm or two is possible in Albuquerque, but the strongest storms will move over eastern/southeastern parts of the state. There is the chance for strong winds, heavy
  
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• City of Albuquerque settles lawsuit and makes improvements to 'dangerous' intersection

  11-05-2024 06:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is paying out hundreds of thousands of dollars after being sued over a 'dangerous' intersection. But it's also led the city to make safety improvements they say are already making a difference.
  According to court documents, in March 2019, Corey Hall got into a crash at 98th and Volcano, causing a permanent brain injury. John Sloan represented Hall in a lawsuit against the city and other parties claiming the intersection became more da
  
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• NMSP: Radioactive camera lost near Eunice

  11-05-2024 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police say a radioactive camera with a 35-foot cable and crank was lost near Eunice on a closed road on Thursday. The camera could be very dangerous if it is improperly used. New Mexico AG calls out controversial judge’s recent decisionThere is a $5,000 reward for its return, no questions asked. If found, people are asked to contact National Inspection Services at (833)-610-1134 or (979) 739-3855. They can also be contacted at www.nisndt.com.
  
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• VIDEO: Police arrest Albuquerque man accused of causing fatal crash while drunk

  11-05-2024 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a deadly scene on Coors near Blake on a Wednesday night in late February. One driver was killed, and the other who walked away, was slurring his speech, and avoiding eye contact with deputies.Deputy: "Where were you coming from?"
  Driver: "Just picking up my brother after work, I think."
  Deputy: "Picking what?"
  Driver: "Picking up my brother after work."That driver was Jesus Gonzalez Moreno and witnesses told deputies that he was driving at high speed
  
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• Pengelly, Spenrath power New Mexico in win over the Nevada Wolfpack

  11-05-2024 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first game of a crucial Mountain West series between New Mexico and Nevada went to the Lobos Friday night 16-0. UNM got a stellar performance on the hill from junior pitcher Dayne Pengelly. Pengelly threw 7 shutout innings, striking out 12 batters and only giving up 4 hits.
  He had run support from Reed Spenrath. He changed the look of what was a scoreless game when he came up to bat in the bottom of the fourth inning with loaded bases. Spenrath hit a gra
  
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• Albuquerque elementary school teacher honored by McDonald's

  11-05-2024 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque elementary school teacher was recognized for her role in the community for Teacher Appreciation Week. Michelle Maynez, a 3rd grade dual language teacher at Dolores Gonzales Elementary, became the fifth educator to be awarded by McDonald's. Barrett House residents in Albuquerque get free makeover before Mother’s DayShe was nominated by her students who say she is a wonderful teacher and love the way she teaches class and what she gives ba
  
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• ABQ man charged with decades-old rape cases changes plea mid-trial to no contest

  11-05-2024 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A high-profile trial that was supposed to last two weeks came to an abrupt stop this afternoon, as the man charged with a series of cold-case rapes changed his plea.Judge: "Mr. Duran, we have halted proceeding because I have been advised that you want to exercise your constitutional right to change your plea from not guilty to no contest to all of the charges in the second amended indictment- is that correct?"
  Edward Duran: "Yes."Story continues below
  News:
  
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• US dedicates $60 million to saving water along the Rio Grande as flows shrink and demands grow

  11-05-2024 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – The U.S. government is dedicating $60 million over the next few years to projects along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and West Texas to make the river more resilient in the face of climate change and growing demands.The funding announced Friday by U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland marks the first disbursement from the Inflation Reduction Act for a basin outside of the Colorado River system. While pressures on the Colorado River have dominat
  
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