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• Tre Watson picks Fresno State for college football

  16-07-2020 07:08 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Cleveland High star receiver Tre Watson had a double digit amount of offers to choose where he would attend college. Watson chose Fresno State Wednesday. He didn’t want to wait any longer and thought it would be wise to wrap things up because of COVID-19.
  “I chose Fresno State because the relationships I built with the coach and how they built a relationship with my parents, just unreal,” said Watson. “The head coach called my parents
  
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• Money exchange houses have become targets of extortion by cartels

  20-04-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- A man is now in custody for setting fire to a money exchange house earlier this week in Tijuana.The Baja California attorney general's office says the suspect involved works with a gang that has been extorting money from currency exchange businesses throughout the region in recent months.Others are being sought for their role in the arson incident and the ongoing extortion attempts."It's evident this type of behavior is aimed at creating fear in this industry," said
  
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• Windy start to the weekend with some moisture for parts of New Mexico

  20-04-2024 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  Fog, low clouds, and drizzle will stick around far east into the afternoon. This will keep temperatures well below normal by 5-15° east of the Central Mountain Chain.Western parts of the state will also feel slightly cooler temperatures, but remain overall seasonable. There is the potential for some isolated thunderstorms in the middle Rio Grande Valley and over the west central mountains in the afternoon and early evening. The Northern Mountains will also likely see rain and maybe some snow
  
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• Pedestrian in critical condition after hit-and-run, APD reports

  20-04-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is looking into a crash that happened in the southeast part of the city on Friday.APD said officers were called to the intersection of Central Ave and Yale Blvd SE around 5:27 p.m. for a pedestrian-involved crash.Story continues below
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• 10-year-old gifted Savannah Bananas' tickets

  20-04-2024 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One Sunset Little League baseball player was pleasantly surprised with tickets to a popular sold-out baseball exhibition that has locals going bananas!Cesar Barrios, 10, and his family will be attending Saturday's sold-out Savannah Bananas' baseball game at Isotopes Park.Story continues below
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• Video shows Santa Fe groomer punching, pulling dogs

  20-04-2024 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  **CAUTION: THE VIDEO ABOVE MAY CONTAIN GRAPHIC CONTENT**SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Video from inside the Santa Fe business shows one dog, after another, subjected to violent abuse, and police said the employee in that video is facing charges of extreme animal cruelty.It's a Monday morning in May at Paws Plaza, a boarding and grooming business in Santa Fe,where locals have brought their pets for a day of pampering, but what happens inside this room is enough to make any pet owner sic
  
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• Metro Detention Center seeing 'progress' in staffing shortages

  20-04-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - Flashback to 2022, the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) declared a state of emergency due to staffing. The Bernalillo County Jail was facing a 51% vacancy rate - a level too high to properly look after inmates.
  "It was a stressful time, particularly for officers that were required to work long hours, it was stressful for the inmates who were often forced to be locked down," said Michael Roane, the Recruiting Manager for MDC.
  On Friday, nearly two years la
  
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• Former Sandia, UNM player to pitch against Savannah Bananas this weekend

  20-04-2024 04:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Banana Ball is finally in Albuquerque as the Savannah Bananas are set to take over Isotopes Park this weekend. The games will also be a homecoming of sorts for one player on the field.
  Drew Gillespie grew up in Albuquerque and played his high school ball for the Sandia Matadors. He then played for his hometown Lobos for three seasons before finishing his college career at Southeastern.
  Now, Gillespie is in his second season in the Bananas organization pitchi
  
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• New Mexico's newest pro basketball team: the Santa Ana Thunder

  20-04-2024 03:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There have been multiple professional basketball teams to come through New Mexico over the years. This year, 2024, marks the inaugural season for the state's newest team, the Santa Ana Thunder.With ties to the Santa Ana Pueblo, the Thunder plays in The Basketball League (TBL) and calls Bernalillo High School its home for gamedays. The league fosters an environment for players who want to continue their playing career at a professional level and give them an
  
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• Woman rescued by local crews after hurting knee in Foothills

  20-04-2024 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A tourist in Albuquerque was rescued in the Foothills after officials said she injured her knee while hiking.Officials said the woman was hiking on the Piedra Lisa North Trail while in town for a conference. Feds: Cannabis seizures in New Mexico to continueCrews from BCSO Open Space, APD, and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue hiked 2 miles to the woman and brought her back down to an ambulance.Officials said the woman will be fine.
  
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• City of Roswell facing $637,311 fine after worker death

  20-04-2024 02:15 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department is issuing a fine against the City of Roswell after a city utility worker died from an injury. The incident happened in October 2023.City workers were repairing a leaking water main in a trench when the walls of the trench caved in and trapped the worker, the environment department said. The other workers and emergency workers were unable to rescue the trapped worker in time. Over-the-counter birth control covered by NM
  
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• ABQ Tim McGraw concert sells out within hour

  20-04-2024 02:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you had your heart set on getting tickets to Tim McGraw's upcoming concert in Albuquerque, you'll have to look to the secondary market. What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2024?Sandia Resort and Casino said tickets for the country star's August 24 concert sold out within one hour of going on sale. Fans lined up at the box office early in the morning to buy tickets.McGraw has sold more than 90 million records and had 46 number-one singles.
  
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• City leaders want to bring a co-op store to the International District

  20-04-2024 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a part of Albuquerque where it's getting harder and harder to find a place to buy groceries but help may be on the way. The International District saw stores like Walmart, Walgreens, and Allsups close over the last year, creating a food desert.
  City leaders said it's been difficult for residents, and they're trying to fix the issue. "Food desert is a big issue, especially here in the International District with all of the closures that we have," sa
  
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• Pueblo Baseball exhibit displayed at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

  20-04-2024 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) is highlighting the role that Pueblo baseball has played, and continues to play, in the communities at the 19 Pueblos.  They are doing with an exhibit honoring the history of baseball with Native Americans, capturing almost a hundred years of Americas past time.  "This is a celebration of Pueblo baseball," said IPCC Head Curator Michelle Lanteri.The IPCC newest exhibit highlighting the impact of ba
  
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• FBI discusses carjackings following deadly ambush of NMSP officer

  20-04-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's Special Agent in Charge of the FBI is looking to send a strong message with the federal case of a man accused of carjacking and killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.
  March 17, 2024, marked the end of a multi-day manhunt for Jaremy Smith. Lapel video from Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies in Albuquerque showed law enforcement jumping walls in backyards, and warning residents, "Go inside!" Body camera video shows pursuit, captur
  
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• Garcia's Kitchen hit fifth time with gas theft

  20-04-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Garcia's Kitchen is running out of patience and gas after a thief got creative while stealing it right out of their catering vans. Now they're offering a reward for information leading to his arrest.The owners say someone is stealing the gas out of their catering vans and it happened for a fifth time on Sunday at their Central location. "They're getting maybe five to ten dollars worth of gas and they're costing us over $2,000 for each van," the owners say. V
  
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• Risk management wants more funds to cover lawsuit settlements in New Mexico

  20-04-2024 01:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Millions of dollars in state payouts: Risk management asked the legislature for more money to cover lawsuit settlements. Will it be enough to cover the growing number of lawsuits the state is facing?The General Services Department reports funds managed by the Risk Management Division continue to dry up. It is driven by large civil rights claims against several state agencies and institutions of higher education. Feds: Cannabis seizures in New Mexico to continu
  
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• KRQE Cares 'Shoes for Kids' program visits Hodgin Elementary

  20-04-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some KRQE employees got the opportunity to head to Hodgin Elementary on Friday morning to hand out new shoes to students.Each student got a new pair of shoes, a free book, and snacks.Story continues below
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• 98 Chihuahuas rescued from 'horrible conditions' at Socorro home

  20-04-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) –  A large group of dogs were rescued from horrible conditions inside a New Mexico home. Now, researchers hope to find the malnourished animals new homes.“The conditions were pretty horrible. The dogs have clearly not been properly nourished. They've just been eating whatever they can find,” said Keenan Foster with East Mountain Companion Animal Project (EMCAP).According to Foster, on Thursday, his organization and other animal rescue groups from
  
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• New Mexico organ donors impacted 241 lives in 2023, NM Donor Services says

  20-04-2024 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, it was an emotional morning at Presbyterian Hospital; they celebrated organ donors for National Donate Life Month.New Mexico set a new record in 2023 for donations of organs and tissues from 95 donors, which resulted in 241 life-saving transplants. FAA looking for air controllers in Albuquerque and across the U.S."It's really wonderful to see the story full circle. In somebody's worst day, they're able to help somebody in need and save a life
  
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• FBI gives award to Assistance Dogs of the West

  19-04-2024 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Assistance Dogs of the West, which trains therapy dogs for children and individuals working with the criminal justice system, has received the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA).The national award acknowledges those who make a difference in their communities. Every year, each of the nation's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices gives an award to a deserving community member or organization
  
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• Overhaul of Albuquerque 98th Street and Gibson Boulevard to begin Monday

  19-04-2024 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque will begin "major construction" on an intersection in the Westgate neighborhood on Monday. Crews are expected to spend 10 months overhauling the 98th Street and Gibson Boulevard intersection.One big change being made at the intersection includes replacing the four-way stop with a four-way signal. Other improvements include:New road stripingNew street lightingSignalized left turn lanesSeveral ADA pedestrian improvementsIntell
  
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• 11 electric semi trucks now hauling freight across Tijuana-San Diego border

  19-04-2024 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Eleven electric big rigs are now hauling freight between San Diego and Tijuana through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.The semis are considered the first of their kind as the state of California has started the process of phasing out diesel trucks.
  All commercial trucks in California are supposed to be zero-emission vehicles by 2045.The first electric trucks were put into operation last week.First of its kind electric semi truck makes history by crossing US-Mexico border
  
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• Roswell man charged with threatening to shoot dental office staff for not seeing him

  19-04-2024 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A federal grand jury has indicted a New Mexico man who allegedly threatened to shoot the staff of a dentist for not seeing him without an appointment and burn down an apartment building.Wednesday’s indictment came after a federal magistrate judge in Las Cruces, New Mexico, found Edward Laning Gordon mentally competent to stand trial on a charge of malicious threat to injure by fire and explosives.Authorities in New Mexico began investigating Gordon on
  
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• Los Alamos County 'Art Tunnel' ready for fresh art

  19-04-2024 22:18 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The tunnel in the underpass near Canyon Rim Trail has been refreshed for new art. The tunnel offers spots for 80 works of art.The wall gets a fresh coat of white paint each year to renew the art spaces. Then, artists can scan a QR code, fill out a short form, and fill in a space. NMDOT to remove murals along I-25 underpassIn order to keep the space welcoming to everyone, artists should follow the rules laid out by Los Alamos County Community Services Dep
  
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• New Mexico colleges, universities get funding to address food insecurity

  19-04-2024 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Eight New Mexico colleges and universities are getting funding from the New Mexico Higher Education Department to address food insecurity among students, faculty and staff.A total of $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds will be disbursed among the schools as part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Food Initiative. The money will go toward initiatives that demonstrate innovation, including the creation of sustainable on-campus food systems. Examples
  
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• Santa Fe hosting wildfire preparedness workshop on April 27

  19-04-2024 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's always a good idea to be prepared for wildfires. So, the Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition is holding a "Ready, Set, Go!" preparedness workshop on April 27.The event will be at Christ Church Santa Fe (1213 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87505). The workshop will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. New map shows ecosystem, conservation across New Mexico and the U.S.The workshop will focus on how wildfire threats affect homeowners insurance. The City of San
  
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• Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico helping employers find employees

  19-04-2024 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Workforce Connection of Central New Mexico recently launched a new online workforce portal. Albuquerque wants input on proposed food service rulesThe portal is specifically designed to help employers in the region find new employees and train existing ones. It's a new platform called the 'Business Services Connector' and it's designed to serve all types of employers in central New Mexico with a number of support services. Employers can go to wccnm.org an
  
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• Albuquerque wants input on proposed food service rules

  19-04-2024 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city's Environmental Health Department is looking for feedback on a proposed ordinance to update food service and retail rules. Albuquerque City Council will vote on the proposal on May 6.“We want to make sure that people who feel like this impacts them have an opportunity to weigh in on the ordinance before it’s finalized,” Environmental Health Department Deputy Director Mark DiMenna said in a press release. “Working with fo
  
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• Over-the-counter birth control covered by NM-regulated insurance providers

  19-04-2024 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's insurance superintendent has confirmed that insurance carriers in the state will cover Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Opill became FDA-approved in July 2023 and became available over the counter in March. Last month, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced that Medicaid providers in New Mexico will cover the cost of the pill, and according to the Office of
  
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