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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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• Nearly two dozen incumbent state lawmakers face challengers in New Mexico primary

  05-06-2024 06:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A big group of incumbent state senators and house representatives are facing challengers, battling for seats inside the New Mexico State Legislature.Nearly two dozen current lawmakers across both Democratic and Republican Parties are facing competition Tuesday. New Mexico Election ResultsOne of them is long-time lawmaker and Democrat Senator Antonio 'Moe' Maestas. "Most primary incumbents facing a challenge in decades, and I think it's just indicative of a f
  
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• Heat wave continues into the weekend

  05-06-2024 06:31 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday will be the hottest day this week for most of New Mexico. Afternoon thunderstorm chances develop late this week, with better chances starting Sunday.
  It was another hot day across New Mexico, with temperatures even hotter than Monday in parts of the state. Triple-digit heat returned to Roswell this afternoon as well. Albuquerque and Santa Fe had their hottest day so far this year. Northwest winds were breezier, gusting as high as 45 mph at times. Winds have died down tonight, but a weak
  
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• KRQE Political Analyst Gabe Sanchez speaks on primary election results

  05-06-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A busy primary night in New Mexico has concluded and KRQE Political Analyst Gabe Sanchez spoke on several major races. New Mexico Primary Election ResultsSanchez spoke on Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and his campaign messaging. Sanchez also spoke on Santa Fe County District Attorney Mary Carmack Altwies and her campaign for re-election.In the state legislature, Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto lost his primary race for the seat that he held for
  
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• APD makes 2nd arrest in robbery that ended with 1 person dead

  05-06-2024 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 18-year-old Lucas Crespin in connection to an attempted robbery that ended with a fatal shooting. Police say Crespin, along with Devin Caballero, were in a car and intended to rob Paul Gonzales during a drug deal. 1 dead after fatal shooting in northeast AlbuquerqueDuring the attempted robbery, Caballero and Gonzales shot at each other when Caballero was hit while driving. Crespin then started shooting at Gonza
  
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• Family of inmate sues New Mexico jail after suicide

  05-06-2024 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The mother of a 26-year-old inmate is suing after she claims officials failed to prevent her son's suicide in the Otero County Detention Center.After being booked into the detention center in mid-2023,Jacob Gutierrez showed signs of suicide and even told a visiting police officer that he had intentionally swallowed eight fentanyl pills, a possible suicide attempt, the lawsuit alleges. Environmental group sues Air Force over New Mexico, Arizona flight recordsF
  
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• Democrats battle it out in Bernalillo County District Attorney race

  05-06-2024 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With no Republican candidates running for Bernalillo County District Attorney, Tuesday night's primary race between Sam Bregman and challenger Damon Martinez will decide who takes the seat.VIEW: Local Election ResultsBregman was appointed DA in January 2023 filling the spot left by current New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez. Bregman's been an attorney for the last 30 years, mostly in private practice. Damon Martinez is a career prosecutor an
  
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• Bregman claims victory in Bernalillo County District Attorney race

  05-06-2024 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With no Republican candidates running for Bernalillo County District Attorney, Tuesday night's primary race between Sam Bregman and challenger Damon Martinez will decide who takes the seat and Bregman has declared victory. VIEW: Local Election ResultsBregman was appointed DA in January 2023 filling the spot left by current New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez. Bregman's been an attorney for the last 30 years, mostly in private practice. Damon
  
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• Santa Fe District Attorney race enters final stretch

  05-06-2024 05:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The fight for the Santa Fe District Attorney seat is well underway in another contest where the primary winner will get the seat. Incumbent Mary Carmack-Altwies is looking to keep her job as DA and is facing off against former DA Marco Serna.View Latest Elections ResultsThis is an office that got some national attention on it with the prosecution surrounding the Rust movie set shooting involving Alec Baldwin. Both Democratic candidates were out at the Sant
  
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• Carmack-Altwies takes wide lead in Santa Fe District Attorney race

  05-06-2024 05:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The fight for the Santa Fe District Attorney seat is well underway in another contest where the primary winner will get the seat. Incumbent Mary Carmack-Altwies is looking to keep her job as DA and is facing off against former DA Marco Serna.View Latest Elections ResultsThis is an office that got some national attention on it with the prosecution surrounding the Rust movie set shooting involving Alec Baldwin. Both Democratic candidates were out at the Sant
  
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• Carmack-Altwies secures second term as Santa Fe District Attorney

  05-06-2024 05:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the night's most anticipated races for Santa Fe's District Attorney has come to an end. Former District Attorney Marco Serna faced off against incumbent Mary Carmack-Altwies in the partisan election that drew out thousands of voters. Securing a second term, District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has led the office since 2020 after her opponent Marco Serna left the office to run for Congress. "I have a record of competence and we are actually running
  
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• Here's why Netflix will stop working on some Apple TVs

  05-06-2024 04:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Netflix will no longer be supported on second and third-generation Apple TVs starting in August.Netflix won’t be available on these older Apple TVs after July 31, the company wrote on its set-up website. The Verge reported that Netflix notified customers of the decision in an email, saying the move was made to “maintain the best possible Netflix experience.”It’s not clear what may have led Netflix to halt its services on these older Apple TVs, which the comp
  
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• California mom blasted on social media for never returning shopping carts

  05-06-2024 04:14 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A single mother of two is facing backlash on social media after making a controversial confession: that she doesn’t return her shopping carts at the grocery store.Dr. Leslie Dobson, a Los Angeles-based clinical and forensic psychologist, posted her brief rant on TikTok and Instagram last week.“I’m not returning my shopping cart, and you can judge me all you want,” she said.
  “I’m not getting my groceries into my car and getting my children into the ca
  
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• La Cueva QB Cameron Dyer makes college decision

  05-06-2024 03:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of New Mexico's highest recruited athletes has come to a decision on his future. La Cueva quarterback Cameron Dyer joined Fox New Mexico to announce his commitment to Arizona State with the intention of playing wide receiver.Dyer, the reigning Friday Night Football and Gatorade New Mexico player of the year, was offered by multiple schools including New Mexico, New Mexico State, Houston, Texas Tech, Utah, Tulane, UTSA, Utah State, Nevada, UTEP, ULM, Dart
  
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• Sandia Labs submerges computer parts in fluid to help keep data centers cool

  05-06-2024 02:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new approach from Sandia National Laboratories could redefine just how much juice a growing number of data centers in New Mexico and across the world are using. Looking to keep computers cooler, Dave Martinez, Engineer Program Project Lead for Data Center Infrastructure said, “I want to build the ultimate data center. I want to be a part of building the most energy-efficient data center while keeping our computing systems at a high level."Story conti
  
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• 1994 document puts development of a Albuquerque rehab hospital on hold

  05-06-2024 01:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Developers want to turn a plot of land that sits next to the Embassy Suite Hotel near the Big-I into a medical injury rehab facility. Those plans have now been put on hold- all because of a document created in 1994."Bringing investment into an area can only enhance the area," said Sal Perdomo, Board Member of Generation Elevate New Mexico, a group that supports the development.Story continues below
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• New Mexico United reschedules match against Sacramento Republic

  05-06-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United has announced a change to its schedule. The club's home match against Sacramento Republic FC has been changed from Saturday, July 6 to Wednesday, September 18. The match will kickoff at 7 p.m. at Isotopes Park and gates will open at 6 p.m.Additionally, United's road match in Sacramento on September 29 has had a time change to accommodate the national broadcast on ESPN2. The new time in Sacramento will be 6:30 MT/5:30 PT.
  
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• Ben Askren hosts wrestling camp at Volcano Vista

  05-06-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Volcano Vista high school has brought another high-profile wrestling camp to New Mexico. Ben Askren, a former Olympian and two-time NCAA champion, is the latest to share his knowledge with the next generation of New Mexican wrestlers.During the course of four sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday, Askren hopes to show kids, regardless of age or experience, new techniques to grow their skillset."The big thing that I like to do is show them my love for wrestling,"
  
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• Bernalillo County warns of upcoming traffic pattern changes on Bridge Blvd.

  05-06-2024 01:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is warning drivers of traffic pattern changes on Bridge Blvd. on Wednesday, June 5. Drivers going eastbound on Bridge Blvd. will no longer be able to turn south onto Isleta, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction.Story continues below
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• 1 dead after fatal shooting in northeast Albuquerque

  05-06-2024 01:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said one person died and another was taken to the hospital after a shooting in the Foothills. Officers responded to the shooting just after 4 p.m. near Candelaria Rd. and Juan Tabo Blvd.KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• What snakes live in the Albuquerque area?

  05-06-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the increase in temperature across New Mexico, you're likely to see more reptiles out and about. Much like the lizards that populate our state, it's time for the 56 species of snakes in the Land of Enchantment to soak up the sunshine."As a whole, New Mexico is a very diverse state when it comes to reptile species," said Zookeeper IV at the ABQ BioPark Joshua Butler. "But also mammals, amphibians, birds; we have a plethora of species that naturalists can
  
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• Temperatures climb through Thursday

  05-06-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday will be the hottest day this week for most of New Mexico. Afternoon thunderstorm chances develop late this week, with better chances starting Sunday.
  It's another hot day across New Mexico, with temperatures even hotter than Monday in parts of the state. Triple-digit heat returned to Roswell this afternoon as well. Northwest winds are breezier though, gusting as high as 35 mph at times. Winds will die down tonight, and the clouds that moved in overnight will be clearing out as well. A w
  
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• Many Americans are still skeptical of switching to electric vehicles: Survey

  05-06-2024 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Many Americans are still hesitant of switching to electric vehicles despite the administration’s push to move to climate-friendly cars, according to a new survey.About 46 percent of Americans said they are unlikely to purchase an electric vehicle, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.This is largely unchanged from when the poll was conducted
  
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• New EBT program aims to keep New Mexico students fed during summer

  05-06-2024 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new federal program that will provide New Mexico families with money to keep students fed during the summer is accepting applications.
  Families who apply and qualify for SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT), will get $120 for each child that’s part of the program. This money will be on a card that works like a debit/ EBT card. Parents can use this card to buy food at places like grocery stores, farmers markets, and some online retailers. 20
  
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• WATCH: Mother bear, cub playing on trampoline in Massachusetts

  05-06-2024 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WWLP) — A mother bear and her cub were seen playing on a trampoline Monday afternoon in Southwick, Massachusetts.
  A video sent to Nexstar's WWLP from Brianna Batchelor, of Southwick, shows a cub playing on the trampoline while a mother bear pulls on the surrounding protective net. The mother bear eventually finds a way onto the trampoline before the cub manages to escape.
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• AT&T resolves 'nationwide issue' after customers reported problems with calls

  05-06-2024 00:04 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon reported issues with their phone service Tuesday, especially when it comes to trying to call one another.
  Problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT and climbed throughout the afternoon before peaking around 4:15 p.m. CT, according to user reports on DownDetector.
  Later in the evening, AT&T posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, saying that the issue has been
  
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• AT&T experiencing 'nationwide issue' as customers report problems with calls

  05-06-2024 00:04 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon say they're having issues with their phone service, especially when it comes to trying to call one another.
  User reports on DownDetector show problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT Tuesday and have climbed over the last few hours.
  A notice from Verizon says that while its network is operating normally, "some customers, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest, are e
  
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• AT&T experiences 'nationwide issue' as customers report problems with calls

  05-06-2024 00:04 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In what may feel like déjà vu for some, customers with AT&T and Verizon reported issues with their phone service Tuesday, especially when it comes to trying to call one another.
  User reports on DownDetector show problems began for AT&T and Verizon customers around noon CT Tuesday and climbed throughout the afternoon before peaking around 4:15 p.m. CT.A notice from Verizon says that while its network is operating normally, "some customers, primarily in the
  
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• New Mexico man sentenced for killing man and torching body

  04-06-2024 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico man was sentenced to 21 years in prison for murdering a man and setting fire to the man's body.Gilbert John Jr. was brought a stolen car on July 1, 2019, and was told to "get rid of" the person locked in the trunk. John Jr. and the individual who brought him the car drove around smoking meth before stopping in a remote area using back roads, according to court documents.Story continues below
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• Voters head to the polls to take part in New Mexico's Primary Election

  04-06-2024 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Voters on Tuesday are choosing which candidates will make the November ballot, but will this primary election draw in as many voters as 2020? The Bernalillo County Clerk said there's a key difference in this primary compared to what happened in 2020 when there were far more absentee ballots mailed in, compared to the number of people voting in person."Right now at early voting, we are at 29,406, and absentee ballots we're at 13,203 so compared to 2020 we're
  
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