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• Warm weather and strong winds to impact New Mexico

  16-04-2025 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some pockets of chilly rain activity that are moving east with a few lightning strikes, as well as wet snowflakes, are mixing in with the clouds north of the Metro. Despite still above-normal temperatures in the Rio Grande Valley to southern communities of New Mexico with many starting off in the 50s to the low 60s, around-freezing temperatures are occurring in the northern mountains, with mostly calmer winds for now.Forecast Continues Below
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• Perez shines in return to the ring in Resurrection card

  20-04-2025 06:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Legacy Promotions hosted "The Resurrection" fight card on Saturday night at the Embassy Suites. A total of five bouts were on the card. All included an Albuquerque based fighter.The main event of the card featured Abraham "Hammer" Perez in his first fight since nearly drowning to death eight months ago. He took on Wisconsin fighter Jose Rodriguez Montemayor.After a first round of feeling out his opponent, Perez started to dominate in round two. Perez registe
  
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• Winter storm hits Albuquerque in heart of spring

  20-04-2025 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Rain and snow have been dumping throughout Albuquerque, especially the northeast and east mountains area of the metro, creating low driving visibility and several inches sticking to the ground. Now, most of the snow has melted, leaving some slick roads.
  NMDOT said they have crews monitoring conditions, but for now, the thick of the storm has moved on. A spokesperson says plows and workers were primarily working in Tijeras and Sedillo Hill in the east m
  
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• Latest investments in New Mexico's outdoor recreation

  20-04-2025 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Better access to outdoor resources and improved trails could soon be coming to New Mexico, especially in more rural parts of the state. State outdoor leaders explain how the governor's latest approvals will enhance recreation in New Mexico."And our entire statewide system was on the verge of collapse,” said Teal Harbin, New Mexico Search and Rescue Medical Coordinator.During the latest legislative session, New Mexico Search and Rescue Medical Coordinator Teal
  
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• Animal Humane Thrift Shop makes comeback after series of burglaries

  20-04-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local nonprofit, known for its support of abandoned pets in the community, is making a comeback after the shop was the target of multiple burglaries a month ago. On Saturday, the shop celebrated its one-year anniversary at its new location."It's been an incredible first year. We are so incredibly grateful for our wonderful community who has helped us through this transition," said Madison Beets, associate director of marketing for Animal Humane New Mexico.
  
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• Snow and rain showers move out of New Mexico overnight

  20-04-2025 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow have been moving through the state today bringing very beneficial moisture. A few thunderstorms also developed across southern portions of the state. As we head overnight, these rain and snow showers will continue to push off to the east and eventually out of the region.Drier weather will return to New Mexico by Sunday morning, but it will be a cold start to the day! A Freeze Warning is in effect for the Albuquerque Metro on Sunday morning, where low temperatures will get down to a
  
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• Severe backup reported due to crash on I-40 near Moriarty

  20-04-2025 05:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several crashes took place earlier Saturday afternoon due to weather outside of Moriarty along I-40 near Mile Marker 209. According to the Torrance County Sheriff's Office, five separate crashes took place along the interstate involving 15 vehicles, including semis, cars, and RVs. NMSP investigate fatal I-25 motorcycle crashThe sheriff's office said it was snowing and visibility was low at the time of the crashes. They also say there were minor to moderate injuries
  
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• Firefighters rescue kitten from inside Sunland Park house wall

  20-04-2025 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) — Firefighters are known to get some calls for cats being stuck in trees, but being stuck in a wall is a rare one. That's exactly what happened for firefighters in Sunalnd Park early Saturday morning. AFR team rescues dog stranded underneath Central Ave. bridgeCrews responded to a home on the west side of the Rio Grande, with the home's resident telling crews they could hear a kitten inside a wall. Firefighters could also hear the kitten when they arrived and
  
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• Fire rescue kitten from inside Sunland Park house wall

  20-04-2025 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) — Firefighters are known to get some calls for cats being stuck in trees, but being stuck in a wall is a rare one. That's exactly what happened for firefighters in Sunalnd Park early Saturday morning. AFR team rescues dog stranded underneath Central Ave. bridgeCrews responded to a home on the west side of the Rio Grande, with the home's resident telling crews they could hear a kitten inside a wall. Firefighters could also hear the kitten when they arrived and
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosts egg hunt at Gateway Family

  20-04-2025 03:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the city of Albuquerque hosted a special Easter egg hunt for some of the city's most vulnerable population. The Health, Housing, and Homelessness Department hosted the egg hunt at Gateway Family, the department's facility that helps families that are experiencing homelessness. Four centuries later, Easter’s date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to changeSixty-five families were able to participate in this year's festivities.
  
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• 1 person pulled out of NE Albuquerque arroyo

  20-04-2025 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The rain in Albuquerque Saturday brought water running down Albuquerque arroyos, and Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) says they pulled someone out of a northeast area arroyo. According to AFR, one person was pulled out of the Embudito Arroyo near Wyoming and Indian School earlier Saturday afternoon. AFR team rescues dog stranded underneath Central Ave. bridgeAFR says the person was treated on-site before being transported for further medical care. They're remin
  
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• Ohio man to attend his 128th Bob Dylan concert

  20-04-2025 03:10 via krqe.com
  
  HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) — Anywhere you go in Cornel Bogdan's Ohio home, there's a picture of Bob Dylan. It's what you'd expect from someone who on Saturday night will attend his 128th Dylan concert at Youngstown's Powers Auditorium.Bogdan saw his first Bob Dylan concert at 14 in 1977. "That's where my infatuation started because I love songwriters, and after listening to Bob Dylan, there's nobody that equals him," Bogdan said.His favorite concert was in 1992 at Madison Square Garden. "But it
  
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• ACLU sues Trump administration for targeting international students

  20-04-2025 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing President Trump’s administration in federal court for targeting international students who had their legal status revoked. “The consequences of Defendants’ unilateral and unlawful termination are dire. The termination puts students out of lawful student status. Plaintiffs and the class face immigration detention and deportation. Plaintiffs and the class face severe financial and academic hardship. Furthe
  
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• California mayor says he wants to give homeless people 'all the fentanyl they want'

  20-04-2025 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — A Southern California mayor facing a recall effort is coming under fire after his suggestion to ending his city's homelessness issue was "giving them all the fentanyl they want." The comments were made by longtime Lancaster Mayor Rex Parris during a city council meeting on Feb. 25. The comments have surfaced in recent days since he gave an interview to Fox 11 this week, where he doubled down on the sentiment. Nintendo announces new date for Switch 2 pre-ordersDuring the February m
  
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• Lobo football starter awarded scholarship for senior season

  20-04-2025 02:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Luke Drzewiecki took the job as starting kicker of the Lobo football team midway through the 2022 season. He was playing as a walk-on the entire time. 66-year-old UNM student shines in Lobo bandOn Friday night, following the spring game, Drzewiecki was finally put on scholarship. "Honestly for me it has been a huge mental struggle, and I just cant thank my parents enough," he said "Now it's about momentum and it's going to be such a powerful thing for me goi
  
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• Warmer weather returns after late season winter storm

  20-04-2025 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow have been moving through the state today bringing very beneficial moisture. A few thunderstorms also developed across southern portions of the state. As we head into the later evening hours, these rain and snow showers will continue to push off to the east and eventually out of the region through the overnight hours.
  Drier weather will return to New Mexico by Sunday morning, but it will be a cold start to the day! A Freeze Watch is in effect for the Albuquerque Metro on Sunday morn
  
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• Weather postpones Saturday's Isotopes game

  20-04-2025 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Inclement weather has canceled Saturday's Isotopes game. It also means the inaugural City Roots game has been rescheduled.The good news is Sunday will be a double-header, with two seven-inning games with a 30-minute break in between. First pitch will be just after noon, with the gates opening at 11:00 a.m. A look at the salty, sweet, and spicy ABQ Isotopes concessions for 2025The Easter candy hunt has also been changed. Kids will be given candy when they ent
  
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• 3-star point guard commits to Lobo basketball

  19-04-2025 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another player has decided to follow Eric Olen to New Mexico. Uriah Tenette, a high school recruit who was originally committed to UC San Diego, is now committed to play for the Lobos.
  Tenette is rated as a three-star recruit according to 247 Sports. The 5'10" point guard is also ranked as the No. 22 point guard in the country and the second highest ranked that isn't going to a power conference.In high school, Tenette played for Prescott High School in Presc
  
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• 319th Albuquerque birthday celebration hits Old Town

  19-04-2025 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Old Town hosted a very special birthday Saturday afternoon. A mariachi band even performed Las Mananitas for the city of Albuquerque.Despite the rain and snow, people were out celebrating the city's 319th birthday, though the crowds were a little slim. The city was founded in 1706 and named after a town in western Spain. VIDEO: Group of young men topple water fountain in Old TownIt didn't become a part of the United States until January of 1912. Arizona woul
  
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• High schoolers touring FSU when shooting broke out, principal says

  19-04-2025 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Four high school students were on a college tour at Florida State University Thursday when an active shooter situation unfolded, officials confirmed.Lake Wales High School officials said all four students and the staff member accompanying them were safe from the shooting. Their safety was verified with their parents, the high school's principal said in a statement Thursday. TIMELINE: FSU shooting lasted less than 5 minutes before police shot suspectOnce shots bro
  
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• Autism community sounds alarms over 'harmful' RFK Jr. comments 

  19-04-2025 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Members of the autism community are pushing back against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s pledge to find the cause for autism by September, calling the plan harmful.   Kennedy announced last week that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will launch a “massive testing and research effort” to find the cause of autism spectrum disorder in the next five months. He then followed up earlier this week by stating in
  
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• Carlsbad man arrested for breaking into cop car

  19-04-2025 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A Carlsbad man is facing charges after police say he stole one of their vehicles with a rifle inside. According to Carlsbad police, one of their vehicles was broken into early Friday morning. Carlsbad Caverns National Park adjusting operating hoursPolice say an AR-15 rifle, a taser, and body armor were stolen along with the vehicle. Police were able to find the suspect, who they identify as 24-year-old Cody Boyd, at a home on the city's south side.According to
  
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• Great Ape-ril Adult Night at the ABQ BioPark

  19-04-2025 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Whiel the weather forced the ABQ BioPark to postpone one of their Great Ape-ril discovery days from Saturday to next weekend, there's another surprise for older guests next week as well.The BioPark will be hosting an adults-only after-hours event next weekend, giving guests a behind-the-scenes look at the primates at the zoo. Guests will be able to learn more about the gorillas, chimpanzees, gibbons, lemurs, and orangutans in the BioPark, as well as the impo
  
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• Brian Fejer announces run for Albuquerque mayor

  19-04-2025 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another person has announced their intent to run for Albuquerque mayor. Brian Fejer announced his intention to replace Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller.Story continues below
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• 2024 murder suspect released from hospital, booked into MDC

  19-04-2025 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of a murder from September of last year, who police say then fled from them in March, has been booked into MDC after a stay at the hospital. Police believe Julian Garcia killed a man who had just shot and killed Garcia's uncle. APD provides update on officer-involved shooting involving 19-year-oldIn March, police found him in southwest Albuquerque and attempted to arrest him. They say Garcia ran and was later shot by police after officers saw h
  
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• Where in the US will you be able to see the Lyrid meteor shower?

  19-04-2025 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Residents of North America are in for a treat as the annual Lyrid meteor shower has returned, giving stargazers a chance to see shooting stars across the night sky. The Lyrid meteor shower—also known as the April Lyrids—is an annual meteor shower that typically occurs between April 15 and 29.According to AccuWeather, the shower's peak is set to occur this Monday night, April 21, into early Tuesday morning."If you’re lucky enough to be in an area with a clear s
  
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• Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims

  19-04-2025 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) – Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers. These self-experimenters take a very small amount of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Some claim the practice gives them access to joy, creativity, and connection they can’t get otherwise.This isn’t a full-blown acid trip — or even close. If you see visions, it’s not a microdose. People who microdose don’t do it every day. Instead,
  
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• Will gas prices go up this summer?

  19-04-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With tariffs on some imports in place – and the threat of more looming on the horizon – consumers are worried the cost of everything from groceries to cars to clothing is about to skyrocket. Thankfully, that may not be the case for gas.
  The price at the pump has climbed this month, leaving spring break road trippers and daily commuters paying a national average of around $3.17 a gallon, according to AAA.
  In a normal year, we would expect cheaper prices from here on
  
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• A South Carolina college could close after 179 years if it can't find $6 million by Tuesday

  19-04-2025 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  GAFFNEY, S.C. (WSPA) - A South Carolina university could soon close its doors after 179 years unless it can secure a significant sum of money.Limestone University in Gaffney, SC held meetings with students and staff on Wednesday to inform them the college is facing "financial uncertainty," which could lead to the school switching to a fully-online model or permanently closing.According to a press release on the college website, Limestone's Board of Trustees has announced that unless the universi
  
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• 'Not going to be great out there': Experts have candid advice for national park visitors

  19-04-2025 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The national parks, fresh off their busiest year on record, are now facing a challenging bout of staffing changes with just weeks before summer visitors are expected to pour in.With the uncertainty surrounding the National Parks Service, coupled with canceled events and reduced hours at the parks, you may be second-guessing your plans to visit the system. “It’s going to have impacts on everything from running the budget right at every national park to being the
  
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