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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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• CYFD launches new center to keep foster kids from sleeping in offices

  14-06-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Foster teens sleeping overnight in office buildings: it's a problem the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) has promised to fix, as it struggles to find foster families. Now, the department is opening up what it calls a solution.KRQE News 13 spoke with CYFD about those plans and others who feel its not enough.
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  News: Suspected vandal of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs indicted in federal courtTrending: Vandals cause major damag
  
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• Education leaders discuss teacher retention issues in New Mexico

  14-06-2024 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico has struggled for years to keep teachers on the job and while lawmakers have boosted pay, some say it's not enough. Lawmakers are looking at how workload and class size are contributing to the teacher turnover problem. Story continues below
  News: Suspected vandal of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs indicted in federal courtTrending: Vandals cause major damage to former Bank of the West tower in AlbuquerqueCrime: VIDEO: Suspected shoplifter points gun at A
  
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• Storms will cool off temperatures Friday

  14-06-2024 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  Record high temperatures are being broken across New Mexico Thursday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms on Friday will help to briefly cool off high temperatures.
  It is an extremely hot day across New Mexico with high temperatures climbing into the 90s and 100s. Record high temperatures are also being broken this afternoon, including in Albuquerque with a high of 101° so far today - our hottest day so far this year as well. Spotty showers and storms are developing Thursday afternoon too, m
  
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• Mother of boys hit and killed by socialite Rebecca Grossman dismayed by light sentence

  14-06-2024 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - The mother of two boys hit and killed by California socialite Rebecca Grossman is expressing her disappointment in Grossman's recent sentencing.Grossman, 60, was found guilty in February of two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and one count of hit-and-run driving resulting in death in connection with the collision that killed Jacob, 8, and Mark Iskander, 11, on Sept. 29, 2020. Story continues below
  
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• Poll: Majority of Americans view Kamala Harris unfavorably

  14-06-2024 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The nation's second-in-command is struggling to find support among American voters, a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll revealed.
  Data found 52% of people view Vice President Kamala Harris unfavorably, and most don't think she could win an election as the Democratic nominee.Senate Republicans block bill on women’s right to IVF as Democrats make push on reproductive careWhile 60% of Democrats think she could take top office, only a quarter of independents feel the same.
  
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• City of Rio Rancho hosting food truck fiesta in September

  14-06-2024 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Calling all food lovers, this fall the City of Rio Rancho will have a food truck fiesta at Cabezon Park. The fiesta will also feature venders, magicians, henna, and face painters. Officials ban some fireworks in unincorporated portions of Santa Fe CountyIf you own a food truck, organizers are looking for vendors to participate. For an application, call the Cabezon Community Center at (505) 892-4499. The best vendors will be awarded trophies. The food truck fi
  
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• Senate Republicans push for stronger racketeering law in special session

  14-06-2024 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Republicans in the state Senate plan to bring back a bill aimed at strengthening New Mexico's organized crime law. The bill would update the Racketeering Act to cover more crimes like human trafficking, sexual abuse, dog and cockfighting, and escaping from custody. It also defines a criminal gang as three or more people with identifying symbols or identifiable leadership who regularly commit crimes. New Mexico lawmakers in Congress want to offer $30,000 gr
  
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• Man accused of planning mass shooting to start 'race war' arrested in New Mexico

  14-06-2024 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  An Arizona man who is accused of planning a mass shooting in an attempt to start a "race war" was arrested in New Mexico, according to federal authorities.Mark Adams Prieto, 58, of Prescott, was indicted on Tuesday for charges of firearms trafficking, transfer of a firearm for use in a hate crime, and possession of an unregistered firearm, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Arizona wrote in a news release. VIDEO: Suspected shoplifter points gun at Albuqu
  
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• Officials ban some fireworks in unincorporated portions of Santa Fe County

  14-06-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Board of County Commissioners has banned the sale and use of certain types of fireworks within unincorporated portions of Santa Fe County for at least the next 30 days. The resolution does not ban all types of fireworks.“Currently, there are two or more wildfires burning in the State of New Mexico, including the Indios and Blue 2 fires," Fire Marshal Jaome Blay said in a press release. "Due to the significant fire danger and prevailing drought co
  
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• 20 fire academy graduates join Albuquerque Fire Rescue

  13-06-2024 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue has 20 new firefighters ready to respond to emergencies after taking their oath of service. City leaders joined AFR Fire Chief Emily Jaramillo in welcoming the new cadets.Officials: Aircraft down near Double Eagle AirportChief Jaramillo spoke Thursday afternoon after the graduation ceremony, "I'm immensely proud of each and every one of you. You have earned your place in our ranks through hard work and perserverance and an unyielding
  
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• Crews respond to water main break on Avenida Cesar Chavez in Albuquerque

  13-06-2024 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA) says a water main has broken near Avenida Cesar Chavez and Walter SE. Some homes and businesses in the area may have water service temporarily cut off. Officials: Aircraft down near Double Eagle AirportABCQUA says crews are on-scene working to fix the issue. Motorists should avoid the area near Avenida Cesar Chavez between Broadway and I-25.Officials say the break has caused the pavement
  
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• Las Cruces man charged with murder to be held behind bars until trial

  13-06-2024 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Cruces man, accused of stabbing and killing his neighbor, is being held behind bars. Gary Allyn was arrested after the Las Cruces Police Department found the body of Timothy White. On June 5, two people went to visit White and found him stabbed to death on the couch in Allyn's apartment.VIDEO: Suspected shoplifter points gun at Albuquerque grocery store employeeThe state filed for pretrial detention based on the violent nature of the crime. Judge Jacque
  
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• Fort Wayne couple accused of trafficking teen boys found in Mexico

  13-06-2024 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - A man and woman wanted in Fort Wayne for allegedly trafficking teen boys were caught Wednesday in Mexico.Stephanie N. Followell, 41, and Kirk W. Depoister, 49, were arrested and taken to the Gateway International Port of Entry, where they were turned over to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security investigators, according to a press release from the Fort Wayne Police Department.FWPD said in the release the suspects were wanted for accusations of se
  
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• Los Padillas Pool opening paused indefinitely after delay

  13-06-2024 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After officials announced delays in the opening of the Los Padillas community pool in the South Valley, the county says they don't know when the pool might be opened.The pool was originally slated to open for summer, but in late May, county officials said contractors had to work on pipes before the pool could open. That delayed the opening date to June 15. Now, the county says that while fixing those pipes, they discovered additional "mechanical issues." New M
  
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• Young workers lonely, disengaged and looking for an exit: Report

  13-06-2024 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — As overall employee well-being declined, 1 in 4 young workers reported experiencing “daily loneliness” in 2023, a new Gallup State of the Workplace report found.The look at workplace environment and employee emotions revealed startling trends among the world's workers. Approximately 20% of employees worldwide experience “daily loneliness” for a majority of the day, which could have "devastating effects" on physical and mental health if left unaddresse
  
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• Man robbed California bank day after release from prison: DOJ

  13-06-2024 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- On May 7, Eric Walter Gray was released from state prison. On May 8, he did everything he could to get sent back, prosecutors say.“One day after his release from [San Quentin Rehabilitation Center], this defendant allegedly chose to return to crime by taking three victims hostage while he robbed a bank,” United States Attorney Martin Estrada said in a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
  At that bank, a BMO branch in Anaheim, California, Gray, 53, loitered "fo
  
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• Officials: Aircraft down near Double Eagle Airport

  13-06-2024 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An aircraft went down near the Double Eagle Airport shortly after takeoff Thursday afternoon, according to the ABQ International Airport.
  Officials say the pilot of the plane is fine and walking and there is no major damage to the plane. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says crews are currently trying to repair a fuel leak on the aircraft. This is a developing story.
  
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• Need to renew your passport? An online portal is now open

  13-06-2024 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  (THE HILL) - The State Department has opened an online passport renewal portal, allowing a limited number of Americans to submit an application online.The department is conducting a trial for the renewal system over the next several months, with a certain number of applications accepted each day. The beta program launched Wednesday.The online system will open during a midday window daily and will close once the maximum number of applications are submitted, the State Department said.Story continu
  
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• Story time in the park kicks off at Albuquerque's Aztec park

  13-06-2024 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools’ Story Time in the Park, the City of Albuquerque, and Bernalillo County, KRQE Cares Books for Kids kicked off the summer story time sessions at Aztec Park.During each session, volunteers read a book to the students while they enjoy a meal provided by the city or county. At the end of each session every child is given a free book to take home. Thursday's book reading was "Sea Bear, a Journey of Surviva
  
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• Record heat before moisture moves in Friday

  13-06-2024 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  High pressure sits over New Mexico today, bringing record and near-record high temperatures across the state with most of New Mexico climbing into the 90s and 100s. Cloud cover may keep high temperatures, some dry thunderstorms may also develop this afternoon over the mountains.A storm system moves into New Mexico Friday, bringing isolated to scattered rain and storm chances through Friday night to much of New Mexico. This will also keep temperatures much cooler for the northwest part of the sta
  
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• Committee discusses educator retention issues in New Mexico

  13-06-2024 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – During a legislative finance committee meeting Thursday, the legislative education study committee discussed educator retention and some of the reasons teachers are leaving the classroom.Story continues below
  News: Suspected vandal of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs indicted in federal courtTrending: Vandals cause major damage to former Bank of the West tower in AlbuquerqueCrime: VIDEO: Suspected shoplifter points gun at Albuquerque grocery store employeeNew Mexico
  
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• New Mexico gas prices relatively low as summer travel begins

  13-06-2024 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As New Mexicans prepare for summer travel, drivers are seeing good news at the pump. Gas prices are relatively low thanks to a growing nationwide oil supply, according to AAA New Mexico.“New Mexicans are paying less for gasoline so far this summer when compared to last year,” AAA New Mexico spokesperson Daniel Armbruster said in a press release. “Supply builds of crude oil and gasoline are helping to keep retail fuel prices in check as many
  
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• Raw milk restrictions easing across nation amid bird flu fears

  13-06-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — To pasteurize or not to pasteurize — it's a question for state legislatures across the nation amid rising bird flu concerns.
  Currently, more than half of the United States allows the sale of unpasteurized dairy milk for human consumption, but the path to peddling unpasteurized dairy has been winding.
  What is raw milk? Who drinks it?Raw, or unpasteurized, milk is just that — milk straight from a cow, with no bacteria-killing processes taken before it's sold or con
  
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• Coronado Historic Site celebrates opening of new educational pavilion

  13-06-2024 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Coronado Historic Site is inviting the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Diane Schuler Educational Pavilion. Suspected vandal of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs indicted in federal courtThe Coronado Historic Site is located north of Albuquerque off of I-25, Exit 242 in Bernalillo. On Saturday, June 22 the site will celebrate the opening of the new educational pavilion with a night of jazz. Starting at 5 p.m. guests are invited to bring a l
  
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• Are summers in New Mexico getting hotter?

  13-06-2024 16:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is one of the fastest-warming regions in the United States for the summer months of June, July, and August, according to Climate Central, a nonprofit group comprised of scientists who research and report facts about the changing climate. When will it hit 100 degrees in Albuquerque?Researchers analyzed the last 54 years (1970–2023) of summer temperature data from the Applied Climate Information System (SC-ACIS) and the National Centers for Envi
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: NTSB report, Homeowners sue, Record heat, Suspect indicted, Fiesta Latina

  13-06-2024 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  VIDEO: Convicted teen murderer turns himself in; explains why he escaped jailVIDEO: Suspected shoplifter points gun at Albuquerque grocery store employeeCJ Noland is ready to be a great fit for UNM basketballReplica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to be unveiled in Angel FireIsotopes players hit the dance floor ahead of Country Night at the ballparkSanta Fe City Council approves plans for the display of controversial statuesClimate protesters tackled on field, arrested at Con
  
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• Record heat Thursday, before rain and cool down Friday

  13-06-2024 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday morning is clear and quiet across the state. Temperatures are mild and will be heating up even more this afternoon, compared to Wednesday. Temperatures will hit near-record and record highs today all across New Mexico, reaching the 90s and 100s. Skies will stay sunny through midday, but clouds, showers and storms will build over the mountains this afternoon and evening. There is a chance for a few isolated storms in the southeast plains as well.Forecast Continues Below
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• Even hotter weather on the way Thursday before rain and storms return

  13-06-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures continue to climb this week with record high temperatures possible Thursday afternoon. Rain and thunderstorms return Friday, briefly cooling down high temperatures.Hotter and drier weather continued to move into New Mexico Wednesday. A few isolated storms developed today, mainly in southeastern New Mexico. These storms have ended tonight. Temperatures were anywhere from a couple degrees to nearly 20° hotter than Tuesday afternoon as we get closer to the hottest day of the week a
  
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• Santa Fe City Council approves plans for the display of controversial statues

  13-06-2024 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two statues that have sparked controversy over how they represent New Mexico's history will soon be on display in Santa Fe. Mayor Alan Webber says the resolution has been six months in the making, working with both tribal leaders and groups celebrating Spanish heritage. "The goal is to respect both cultures, all cultures. And to stimulate a learning dialogue around Santa Fe history, around the history of Northern New Mexico," said Mayor Webber.Story contin
  
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