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• The Great American Eclipse: Full eclipse in Oregon

  21-08-2017 20:36
  
  The moon fully eclipsed the sun in Oregon Monday morning as The Great American Eclipse began across the United States.
  
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• City leader pushes plan to revive aging San Pedro business corridor in Albuquerque

  14-03-2026 02:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A part of town struggling with storefront vacancies, tattered signs, and dilapidated infrastructure, could soon get extra attention from the City of Albuquerque. City leaders said the stretch of San Pedro from Lomas to Constitution hasn't seen significant investment in decades. So they're hoping to designate the stretch as a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area to give [...]
  
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• Valencia County out more than $2M after employee falls for email scam

  14-03-2026 01:28 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Valencia County said it is out more than $2 million after getting taken by a scammer over a period of months. The county said it started last April after the scammer reached out, claiming it was Bradbury Stam, who is the contractor on the new Valencia County hospital project. By January, [...]
  
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• Santa Fe Indian School wins girls 3A championship

  14-03-2026 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time since 2011, the Santa Fe Indian School girl's basketball team can call itself a state champion. The Lady Braves won the title with a 45-35 victory over Navajo Prep on Friday. It is often said that defense wins championships and that held true for SFIS in the Pit. [...]
  
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• UNM Men's Basketball win over San Jose State in Mountain West

  14-03-2026 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, NV (KRQE) – UNM Men's Basketball is in the semifinals of the Mountain West Tournament, with a championship within reach and NCAA Tournament hopes still alive. The Lobos delivered the performances they needed to secure victory, 93-77, in a Mountain West Quarterfinal over San Jose State on Wednesday night. Once they found the [...]
  
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• Windy weekend brings high fire danger and temperature swings across New Mexico

  13-03-2026 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  Windier weather will bring widespread record-breaking heat and a high fire danger across New Mexico Saturday. Even stronger winds arrive Sunday as a cold front moves through. After a brief cooldown, an unprecedented stretch of March heat is likely later next week. Temperatures are heating up across New Mexico Friday afternoon, with a few places [...]
  
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• Native American community in New Mexico excited for Medicaid to cover traditional healing

  13-03-2026 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Traditional healing practices used for generations to treat the body and mind are now being recognized as health care in New Mexico. Medicaid in the state will now cover these services for Native American members. “It is a big part of our culture and like I said to our identity as [...]
  
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• Search for next Albuquerque police chief narrowed down to 3 finalists

  13-03-2026 22:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Mayor Tim Keller has narrowed the search for Albuquerque's next police chief down to three finalists. He is deciding between Dallas Assistant Police Chief Gilberto Garza, former Seattle Assistant Police Chief Perry Tarrant, and current APD Interim Chief Cecily Barker. We'll update this article with more information after the 10 p.m. newscast [...]
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office warns of person attacking people in the Bosque

  13-03-2026 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is warning people who enjoy the Bosque to watch out for a person attacking people with weapons. On February 2, deputies say an offender pointed a gun at the victim, held them down, and cut their pants. The victim was not hurt. Then, on March 1, the [...]
  
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• Monster Jam returns to Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque

  13-03-2026 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you're looking for something to do this weekend, the Monster Jam monster truck show is at Tingley Coliseum Friday through Sunday. Doors open Friday at 6 p.m. Two weekend shows are opening at 11 a.m. There's also a Saturday show opening at 5 p.m. Tickets are online.
  
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• Some bike trails in New Mexico to visit this spring

  13-03-2026 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Spring makes for quality biking weather in New Mexico, and there are a good number of bike trails scattered across the state. If you're looking for a ride, here's an idea of where to start: Paseo del Bosque Bike Trail (ABQ) Chris Chavez Trail (ABQ) Tramway Bike Trail (ABQ) North Diversion Channel [...]
  
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• New Mexico State University named on Princeton Review list of best graduate programs

  13-03-2026 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico State University has received some national recognition. The Princeton Review named NMSU's Doctor of Education and Master of Science in Nursing programs to their list of the best online graduate programs for 2026. The annual list highlights programs that combine academic rigor with affordability, innovation and accessibility. NMSU's online [...]
  
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• New details released on former Albuquerque Putt-Putt site's new business

  13-03-2026 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of Albuquerque's most iconic places is reopening its doors with a new look. The former Putt-Putt Golf and Games on San Mateo Blvd., which closed nearly a decade ago, is planning on reopening under the name Putts and Pints. The reimagined venue will focus on an affordable family-fun atmosphere where guests [...]
  
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• Horsemen ride past SFIS into championship game

  13-03-2026 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – St. Michael's met up against district rival Santa Fe Indian in the state tournament semifinal round on Friday afternoon. The Horsemen won 62-55. St. Mike's offense was able to capitalize on its size advantage. 71% of the team's points came in the paint and the Horsemen out-rebounded the Braves by 18. The [...]
  
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• Santa Fe County dog diagnosed with plague

  13-03-2026 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe dog has been diagnosed with plague, marking the first animal plague case in the state in 2026, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. The dog received veterinary care and has since recovered. NMDOH said plague is a bacterial disease that circulates in wildlife and is [...]
  
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• City of Albuquerque to host summer hiring event

  13-03-2026 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is looking to hire staff to work at the city's pools this summer. In an effort to recruit staff, the city will be holding a hiring event on March 21 at the West Mesa Aquatic Center. Attendees will have a chance to learn about open positions, including lifeguards, swim [...]
  
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• Albuquerque defense attorney accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into prison

  13-03-2026 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque defense attorney was arrested this week, accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the Cibola County Correctional Center. Brian Pori, 64, was charged with bringing contraband onto prison grounds. According to court documents, Pori was going to meet an inmate on Wednesday. While he was going through a security point at [...]
  
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• New Mexico State Police Chief officially retires

  13-03-2026 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police Chief, Troy Weisler, is officially retiring from his post Friday, March 13, 2026. The Department's Facebook page thanked Weisler for his more than 23 years of service. The social media post said Weisler's service helped guide the agency through innovation, strengthen enforcement efforts and reinforce a continued commitment to [...]
  
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• Defending champion Texico returns to title game

  13-03-2026 20:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Texico boys basketball team's goal of back-to-back championships is alive and well. On Friday afternoon, Wolverines took down Mesilla Valley Christian 62-45 to clinch their spot in the title game. The Wolverines were dominant on the glass with 39 rebounds compared to 28 from the Sonblazers. Texico also racked up 19 [...]
  
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• Warmer and breezier conditions continue into the weekend

  13-03-2026 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  Calm conditions have been in place throughout this morning with temperatures 5-25° warmer than yesterday morning. Winds will increasing again this afternoon, bringing an elevated fire danger as temperatures climb even higher with a couple locations climbing to near record highs. Saturday will be even hotter across New Mexico, with several record high temperatures likely [...]
  
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• #10 Robertson stuns Bosque with OT victory in semifinals

  13-03-2026 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Robertson Cardinals' Cinderella run has gone all the way to the state championship game. As a No. 10 seed, the Cardinals knocked off No. 6 Bosque 62-58 in overtime during the semifinal round on Friday morning. Robertson trailed by as many as 8 in the fourth quarter, but the Cardinals connected [...]
  
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• Sandia sophomore named Gatorade NM girls basketball player of the year

  13-03-2026 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2026 Gatorade New Mexico girls basketball player of the year was announced on Friday. This year's honor went to Sandia sophomore Kaiyah Benally. This season, the Matadors point guard averaged 17.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 6.5 steals per game. She helped lead Sandia to a 25-4 overall record and an [...]
  
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• Spiders' Market showcases Las Arañas spinners and weavers work

  13-03-2026 17:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild brings together people who are interested in furthering their knowledge of hand spinning and weaving. The group is getting ready for its annual Spiders' Market, giving members a chance to sell items they have made. The market is being held at the Old San Ysidro Church in [...]
  
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• City completes dorm, community space renovations at Gateway West

  13-03-2026 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The City of Albuquerque announced Friday that it has completed its renovation of all 12 dorm spaces at the Gateway West shelter. The first 11 dorms recieved including new flooring, upgraded lighting, fresh paint, upgrades to support security, and the installation of new beds. Each dorm also now features modernized showers and [...]
  
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• #6 Rehoboth Christian upsets #2 Pecos in boys 2A semifinal

  13-03-2026 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rehoboth Christian boys basketball team has pulled off another upset win. The latest team to fall victim to the Lynx's postseason run was Pecos on Friday morning in the Pit. Rehoboth got the win 51-46. The Lynx finished the game 48.6% from the field and 55.6% from beyond the arc. Trajen [...]
  
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• Pentagon plays down Strait of Hormuz quagmire: 'Don't need to worry about it'

  13-03-2026 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to play down the quagmire in the Strait of Hormuz that is pushing up global energy prices, telling reporters on Friday, “we have been dealing with it; don't need to worry about it.”
  
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• Man who rammed into Michigan synagogue lost 4 family members in Israeli airstrike, official says

  13-03-2026 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.
  
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• Man who crashed into Michigan synagogue lost 4 family members in Israeli airstrike, official says

  13-03-2026 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.
  
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• Enjoy Wordle? Its creator has a new, 'tricky' word game

  13-03-2026 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  The new game is trickier than guessing a five-letter word in six attempts.
  
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• All 6 aboard U.S. refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq are dead, military says

  13-03-2026 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  The crash came after three U.S. F-15E fighter jets were mistakenly downed last week by friendly Kuwaiti fire.
  
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