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• VW hires anti-corruption exec as it deals with scandal

  16-10-2015 18:50
  
  FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen is hiring a top anti-corruption manager from competitor Daimler as it struggles to clean up a scandal over cheating on U.S. diesel emissions tests. The company said Friday it would hire lawyer Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt as an executive on its top management body tasked with integrity and legal affairs. She begins Jan. […]
  
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• NMED expands free well water testing service

  14-08-2026 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department is expanding access to free well water testing for New Mexicans who rely on private wells for their drinking water. Under the expanded program, New Mexicans using private wells can now bring water samples to NMED field offices statewide, where staff will screen samples for nitrate, iron [...]
  
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• Fatal crash involving pedestrian closes parts of Broadway in Albuquerque

  14-08-2026 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Broadway Blvd. is closed in both directions at Desert Rd. due to a fatal crash Friday morning, according to a social media post by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. BCSO said the fatal crash involves a pedestrian. Drivers should expect delays in the area. BCSO is advising drivers to use I-25 as [...]
  
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• Jury deliberations, Suspect identified, Rain chances, Frijoles Fire update, Teen's mobile business

  14-08-2026 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories Friday's Five Facts [1] Jury deliberations begin in fraud case against former NM lawmaker - The jury is now deliberating in the corruption trial against former state lawmaker Sheryl Williams Stapleton, accused of stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers. Prosecutors urged the jury to “follow the money” to see who ultimately benefited. [...]
  
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• The Mysterious Stones in Northern New Mexico; New Mexico Strange

  14-08-2026 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week on New Mexico Strange KRQE hosts Chad Brummett and Stephanie Chavez sit down with KRQE Executive Producer Chris McKee to talk about a story he did nearly a decade ago in 2017, on mysterious stones found in northern New Mexico that have markings leading to the Knights Templar. Chad, Stephanie, [...]
  
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• Widespread storms and muggy weather around New Mexico

  14-08-2026 13:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Spotty to isolated rain is present with some showers and lightning strikes in some central to northern mountainous areas and surrounding areas, including northern parts of the Rio Grande Valley. Widespread high-level clouds and low-level clouds are present elsewhere with patchy concentrated areas of wildfire smoke haze, mostly in northeastern areas. [...]
  
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• NMDOT to begin roadwork in Milan on Friday

  14-08-2026 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  MILAN, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation said work will begin on Friday on a stretch of road between mile markers 0.2 and 13 on both north and southbound NM 605 in Milan. They said a one-inch overlay will be placed on the road. The more than $2.2 million project is expected to [...]
  
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• Rain chances return Friday before it turns drier this weekend

  14-08-2026 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms will continue across parts of New Mexico Thursday night through Friday. Drier weather returns this weekend, along with warmer temperatures. More storms are popping up across New Mexico Thursday afternoon as monsoon moisture continues to increase across the state. The added moisture is also helping keep temperatures cooler today, with many places [...]
  
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• UNM's Jaxton Eck preseason watch list total is up to five

  14-08-2026 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another day and another preseason watch list for UNM All- American linebacker Jaxton Eck. On Thursday, the Lobos defensive star learned that he was on the Butkus Award watch list. The Butkus Award is presented to the best linebacker in college football. Semifinalists for the award will be announced in October, with the [...]
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools celebrates opening of its first early childhood education center

  14-08-2026 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 got a look inside the new pre-k facility at Albuquerque Public Schools. The district hosted an open house Thursday evening for the Duranes Early Childhood Center, a 36,000-square-foot building featuring classroom clusters, playgrounds, and specialized support wings. It will also function as a lab school for the University of New [...]
  
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• Lobos DE Elijah Brody finds a home on the defensive line

  14-08-2026 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Elijah Brody has spent much of his time at New Mexico moving around the football field. Now, the Lobos defensive end believes he has finally found a position to call home. The former West Mesa standout arrived at UNM in 2024 after playing quarterback in high school. Since then, Brody has lined [...]
  
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• New Mexico seeing more lightning-caused wildfires

  14-08-2026 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's been a busy summer for New Mexico firefighters with more lightning-sparked fires breaking out in recent weeks. The New Mexico Forestry Division manages and tackles many fires across the state. They said typically, many wildfires are human-caused. But this past month has been unusual with a big factor being weather. It's [...]
  
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• SUV crashes into home in southeast Albuquerque

  14-08-2026 04:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a stunning scene in southeast Albuquerque on Thursday after an SUV plowed into a building. The crash happened just before 3 p.m. at Gibson and Girard. Albuquerque Fire Rescue said the driver was able to get out of the vehicle themselves and was taken to the hospital. There were also workers [...]
  
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• Santa Fe County holding student 'I Voted' sticker design contest

  14-08-2026 04:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – With the November election right around the corner, the Santa Fe County Clerk is bringing back its "I Voted" sticker contest. The clerk is asking students of all grades to submit artwork featuring one of three messages: "I Voted, "Future Voter," and "First-Time Voter". The top three designs will be [...]
  
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• Rio Rancho teen opens mobile coffee and matcha business

  14-08-2026 03:57 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A coffee trailer in Rio Rancho is getting attention, including for its owner, a 17-year-old teen who started the mobile business just a few months ago, and it already has a following. Off Northern near Vista Hills in Rio Rancho, a new business is gaining a lot of attention for its drinks, [...]
  
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• PNM ties all time record for it's 'Power Savers' program activations which reduces A.C. usage

  14-08-2026 03:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Ninety to 100-degree days across New Mexico have a lot of homes pumping the AC, and since 2008, PNM has used its "Power Saver" program to help lessen strain on the grid. "People can ask for, essentially a device we put into your air conditioner that allows PNM to, when needed, when [...]
  
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• Black & Yellow Report: United’s historic 10-game winning streak and road comeback against Monterey Bay

  14-08-2026 02:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This edition of the Black & Yellow Report breaks down the historic run New Mexico United has been on over the past week. After defeating Monterey Bay FC on the road for the first time in club history, United extended its winning streak to 10 consecutive games — setting a new club [...]
  
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• Rain and thunderstorm chances continue through Friday across New Mexico

  14-08-2026 01:43 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms will continue across parts of New Mexico Thursday night through Friday. Drier weather returns this weekend, along with warmer temperatures. More storms are popping up across New Mexico Thursday afternoon as monsoon moisture continues to increase across the state. The added moisture is also helping keep temperatures cooler today, with many places [...]
  
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• Albuquerque makes unused areas in city buildings available to be used as childcare centers

  14-08-2026 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After the state guaranteed universal childcare for all families in New Mexico, the City of Albuquerque is facing a big challenge - not enough facilities which is why the city is making unused spaces in city-owned buildings in Albuquerque available rent-free for people to start or expand childcare centers. "We want to offer [...]
  
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• Expansion of Wells Park creating community hub, City of Albuquerque says

  14-08-2026 01:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's now home to the tallest playground slide in Albuquerque, and that's not all the recently renovated Wells Park offers to the community. A year after the city completed construction, the City of Albuquerque's Parks and Recreation Department said the spot has become a hub that lifts up the neighborhood. From [...]
  
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• VIDEO: Canceled license plate leads to man's 10th DWI arrest in New Mexico

  14-08-2026 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – What started with a New Mexico State Police officer pulling over a car with a "canceled license plate" quickly took a turn toward a different crime. Body camera video shows how that driver made it no secret that he was drinking and driving. At nearly 9 p.m. on July 30, NMSP pulled [...]
  
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• Two men charged in Albuquerque murder will stay in jail

  14-08-2026 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two men connected to a deadly shooting last month will also remain behind bars. The Albuquerque Police Department said that last month, a group that included Daniel Tadege, Brandon Davis, and others were waiting outside the smoke shop at Central Ave. and Indiana Street for the victim, Dominic Hernandez. Video showed that [...]
  
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• Jury deliberations begin in fraud case against New Mexico lawmaker

  14-08-2026 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After listening to hours of testimony over the course of nine days, the jury is now deliberating in the corruption trial against former New Mexico lawmaker Sheryl Williams Stapleton, accused of stealing millions of dollars from taxpayers. In their final push, prosecutors urged the jury to "follow the money" to see who [...]
  
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• Man accused of harassing neighbors on Albuquerque's westside to stay in custody until hearing

  14-08-2026 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of harassing neighbors on Albuquerque's westside while armed with a weapon will remain in custody. Earlier this week, 60-year-old Kenneth Bair was taking pictures of people's houses in the Ventana Ranch area while carrying an assault style rifle. According to the criminal complaint, he was also caught on security cameras [...]
  
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• Ex-teacher indicted on new charges; remains jailed

  14-08-2026 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A former Las Cruces teacher and coach accused of sex crimes against children is now facing more charges after another alleged victim came forward, according to court records. Wyatt Cornelius, 43, is facing two new counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. According to the New Mexico courts docket, [...]
  
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• Roswell Police Department announces that license plate readers are now live

  13-08-2026 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Police Department announced that license-plate readers are now live in their city. It's part of their new Real Time Crime Center, modeled after the system run by the Albuquerque Police Department. The cameras come from the same company used by APD. The system has been in the works for two years [...]
  
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• Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad offering one day only 'Oktoberfest Express' train ride

  13-08-2026 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  CHAMA, N.M. (KRQE) – The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad announced a new train ride coming this fall. On September 12, the scenic railroad will begin the Oktoberfest Express, where those aboard will get to experience a German-inspired dinner as they travel from Chama through the San Juan Mountains to Osier Station. You must be 21 [...]
  
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• More than 7,000 New Mexico veterans benefit from expanded property tax exemptions

  13-08-2026 21:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More than 7,000 additional veterans have benefited from expanded property tax exemptions so far in 2026, the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department announced Thursday. From March through June, 7,096 partially disabled veterans received property tax exemptions due to implementation of legislation, House Bill 47 and House Bill 285, signed by Gov. Michelle [...]
  
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• New child care facility opens in Tucumcari

  13-08-2026 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) –  A new child care facility opened in Tucumcari this week, marking a major expansion for child care access in Quay County. Turquoise Child Development Center's second location at 1300 S. 6th St. adds licensed capacity for 55 children, more than doubling the program’s size and expanding its ability to enroll infants and toddlers. [...]
  
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• Monsoon showers, storms ahead for Thursday, Friday

  13-08-2026 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  Good afternoon! Cloudier skies this morning were seen across the state and Albuquerque. Showers and storms are forecasted to develop in the afternoon and linger this evening. Showers and storms might be more isolated in nature compared to scattered conditions because of the cloud coverage. A few showers and storms could drop locally heavy rainfall. [...]
  
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