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• Warming trend continues through Wednesday afternoon

  01-05-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Even warmer weather will move in on Wednesday. Windier weather will also develop Wednesday afternoon.
  It was an even warmer day across New Mexico Tuesday afternoon, with high temperatures as much as 10° warmer than Monday. Roswell has even made it into the mid 90s and Albuquerque climbing up to around 80°. Winds were more widespread this afternoon, but still are not gusting any stronger than 35 mph. Higher winds are on the way Wednesday afternoon to western and northern New Mexico, where
  
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• Cold front moving through New Mexico tonight

  21-05-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Winds will continue through Monday night as a cold front sweeps across the state. Warm and breezy weather will stick around all the way into the weekend.
  It was a very warm start to the week across New Mexico Monday. Temperatures are hovering around 100° in the southeast part of the state. Roswell tied a record high of 101°. In western New Mexico, a dry microburst produced a 75 mph wind gust in Farmington as a cold front moved through that part of the state. The cold front also brought b
  
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• New movie inspired by West Mesa Murders coming soon

  21-05-2024 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the most infamous stories to come out of Albuquerque is now heading to the big screen. The movie, 'Boneyard,' is inspired by and loosely follows the true events of the West Mesa murders when in 2009, police excavated the remains of 11 women on the West Mesa.
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  Crime: Over 100 left shoes stolen from Albuquerque shoe storeNews: Court documents shed light on suspect’s actions before alleged shooting of NMSP officerLarry Barker I
  
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• New Mexico State Police investigating homicide in Chimayo

  21-05-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  CHIMAYO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a murder at a home in Chimayo. They say on May 14, they were executing a search warrant for 41-year-old Christopher Serrano on County Road 86. Serrano was wanted for great bodily harm by strangulation, criminal sexual contact, and interference with communications from an incident the week before. Albuquerque police arrest man accused of weekend murderWhen they arrived at the home, they found a man who had died lying face
  
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• Error leads to 452 duplicate absentee ballots being sent to Bernalillo County voters

  21-05-2024 05:58 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - Primary election day is right around the corner, and some voters have already started to send in absentee ballots- but some Bernalillo County voters were surprised to find a second ballot in the mail.
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  Crime: Over 100 left shoes stolen from Albuquerque shoe storeNews: Court documents shed light on suspect’s actions before alleged shooting of NMSP officerLarry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearanceEvents: What’s h
  
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• Graceland facing foreclosure auction; Elvis heir fights to block sale

  21-05-2024 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley, is set to be sold off at a foreclosure auction this week in Tennessee, but his granddaughter is fighting to block the sale.A temporary restraining order on the sale was granted Monday, according to an attorney for heir Riley Keough. An injunction hearing is set for Wednesday.
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• Crews battle wildfire burning in Rio Arriba County

  21-05-2024 05:40 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are battling the Indios Fire burning seven miles north of the village of Coyote. There are no closures in effect but recreation sites along the Continental Divide Trail may be affected. They say there are no threats to people or property.Smoke could affect communities along State Road 96 and along FR 151.
  Start Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024Location: 7 miles north of Coyote, NMSize: 255 acresContained: 0%Structures Burned: N/ACause of Fire: 
  
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• Albuquerque man charged with sharing child pornography

  21-05-2024 04:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a months-long investigation, the New Mexico Department of Justice has arrested an Albuquerque man accused of distributing child sexual abuse material. According to the NMDOJ, 36-year-old Jonathan Anzures was arrested late last week on accusations of distributing child pornography on a network called BitTorrent. Albuquerque police arrest man accused of weekend murderAnzures has been charged with possession and distribution of child sexual abuse mat
  
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• Audio structure falls on concertgoers at 'Boots in the Park' on Saturday

  21-05-2024 02:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A heavy speaker tower came crashing down on a concert crowd this weekend in the middle of an Albuquerque city park.  Several people were injured, and the city is clear to say they're not responsible. "Everything seemed fine, it was a nice day," said Maria Anchondo, concertgoer.  A big crowd of concertgoers packed Balloon Fiesta Park for the "Boots in the Park" country music show Saturday night. What started as a calm evening changed
  
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• Crews respond to wildfire east of Cloudcroft

  21-05-2024 01:06 via krqe.com
  
  CLOUDCROFT, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials with the Lincoln National Forest say crews are responding to the Moser Fire four miles east of Cloudcroft.
  Start Date: Monday, May 20, 2024Location: East of CloudcroftSize: 25 acresContained: 0%Structures Burned: N/ACause of Fires: UnknownEvacuations: N/AVegetation: Mixed coniferResponse: Lincoln National Forest
  
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• Spotlights on old 'Bank of the West' building keeping one Albuquerque neighborhood up at night

  21-05-2024 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque neighborhood in the heart of city is shedding light on an issue that's keeping them up at night.For at least two months, massive lights atop one of the city's tallest buildings have been flooding the Fair West Neighborhood.
  "I have a tri-level house there and those lights shine directly in my windows. {laughs} All night long!" said Kathy Jackson, who lives blocks away from the problem.
  "When you walk out, that's the first thing that generally
  
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• Warm and breezy all week long

  21-05-2024 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  Winds will continue through Monday night as a cold front sweeps across the state. Warm and breezy weather will stick around all the way into the weekend.
  It is a very warm start to the week across New Mexico Monday. Temperatures are hovering around 100° in the southeast part of the state. In western New Mexico, high winds are picking up ahead of a cold front that will move in through this evening. Winds could briefly gust over 40 mph along the front as it moves east tonight. It will also try
  
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• City continues to work on upgrades at Los Altos Park

  21-05-2024 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is moving forward on its upgrades to Los Altos Park. Construction on phase two, which began about a month ago, will focus on a BMX pump track, a dog park, and a walking path. It's expected to be done in just over a year. ABQ Ride releases Recovery Network Report to reformat bus systemThis phase comes after crews completed work on new softball fields last summer. "This was one of the projects during COVID where we decided instead of st
  
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• Governor's East Coast trip includes state dinner with Kenyan president

  21-05-2024 00:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to the East Coast this week. The governor will be in New York on Wednesday for the Start City Expo USA where she will join a panel discussion on sustainable investments. New Mexico governor facing lawsuit from NRA over new gun waiting period lawOn Thursday, she will attend a state dinner at the White House for the President of Kenya. She is scheduled to be back in New Mexico on Friday.
  
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• ABQ Ride releases Recovery Network Report to reformat bus system

  21-05-2024 00:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city spent around two years trying to figure out how to reformat its bus system after ridership cratered in Covid. Now a new report has some big ideas for what changes might be on the horizon.After taking in a lot of community feedback, ABQ Ride now has a draft plan for more frequent bus service and expanded services in some areas.Story continues below
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• McDonald's free McNuggets deal for one day only

  21-05-2024 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – More meal deals are coming to fast food restaurants as rising prices have proven tough for customers to swallow.
  This week, burger giant McDonald's is giving away Chicken McNuggets.(Courtesy: McDonald's)
  This Wednesday, May 22, McDonald's is giving away free 6-piece Chicken McNuggets when you order through the McDonald's app. This offer is valid for one day only at participating restaurants across the US. To get the free nuggets, download the app and join MyMcDonald&rsqu
  
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• From Biden to Butker, the biggest graduation speeches so far this year

  21-05-2024 00:11 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The tumultuous academic year is coming to a fittingly high-profile end for the college class of 2024, though thus far, the commencement speech that raised the most eyebrows had nothing to do with Israel's war in Gaza.
  From the pro-Palestinian demonstrations that affected President Biden’s address this weekend to the viral remarks made by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker regarding women and their future, here are the most attention-grabbing speakers from this year's g
  
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• What can you do to protect yourself from wildfire smoke?

  21-05-2024 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In New Mexico, wildfires can bring hazardous smoke miles away from the actual site of the fire. So, what can you do to protect yourself?The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) offers a few tips. These include using air quality monitoring tools and limiting your time outdoors on smoky days. 25 firefighting terms to know when a wildfire begins“While many of us love spending time outdoors all over New Mexico, during wildfire season and prescribed burn
  
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• FBI, APD set $2k reward for ATM robbery trio

  21-05-2024 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department (APD) are asking for the public to weigh in on the whereabouts of three people who robbed a Wells Fargo ATM at 550 San Mateo Blvd SE. The robbery happened on Friday, May 17 around 1:25 p.m. Police offer $25K for info on 1990 Las Cruces cold caseThe first suspect is described as an African American male with a thick build wearing black sweatpants, grey hoodie, gloves, face covering, and black shoes. The second suspect
  
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• Rio Rancho counselor indicted for fraud

  20-05-2024 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A grand jury has indicted a Rio Rancho counselor for fraud. Mayra Haynes is facing nine charges including fraud over $20,000 Medicaid fraud, and falsifying documents over incidents that occurred from June 2019 to February 2021. Albuquerque police arrest man accused of weekend murderDetails on the allegations are sealed but the New Mexico Department of Justice confirmed Haynes is a marriage and family counselor. Prosecutors have identified four viable wit
  
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• Zozobra hot air balloon design unveiled ahead of 100th anniversary

  20-05-2024 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Zozobra is going to reach new heights this year with a special shape hot air balloon. The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, the City of Santa Fe, and the City of Albuquerque unveiled the design of the hot air balloon shaped as "Old Man Gloom" on Monday.The balloon is 135 feet tall, weighs 730 pounds, and has a gross volume of 130,000 cubic feet. The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe worked with both cities to combine two tourism staples: Zozobra in Santa Fe and the
  
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• Española Humane Society seeking donations to expand facility

  20-05-2024 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Española Humane Society is raising money to expand its facilities to help more pets in New Mexico. The animal shelter will start construction on a brand-new building soon. Bandelier National Monument seeking input on fire management planThey have already raised $5 million and are looking for another $2 million. "We'll be able to double our capacity. One of the things that really limits our services right now is that our space is so small. We're on
  
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• Dave Bautista-starring "Trap House" filming in Albuquerque

  20-05-2024 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office announced Monday a new feature film being made in the state. "Trap House" will be filmed in and around Albuquerque. “Dark Winds” season three begins filming in New MexicoThe film is starring Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Jack Champion (Avatar: The Way of Water), Sophia Lillis (It, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves), and Kate del Castillo (La Reina del Sur). The film office says the movie is about an un
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosting National Trails Day event on June 1

  20-05-2024 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is bringing back its National Trails Day event. The city's Open Space Divison and Open Space Alliance will host a morning of trail projects and trash clean up in the Elena Gallegos Open Space. City of Albuquerque hosts free senior health eventVolunteers will need to register and sign waivers before choosing their project for the day. Snacks and lunch will be provided as well as a raffle to win prizes from local businesses. The event w
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest man accused of weekend murder

  20-05-2024 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 19-year-old Joshua Dickens for a weekend homicide on Central. According to APD, Dickens got into a fight with a man at a bus stop near Central and Louisiana on Saturday morning. Police say the man was drunk when the argument started. Fruitland man pleads guilty to threatening driver, attacking vehicle with machetePolice say Dickens shot the mean, then bragged about shooting a homeless person to others saying "I have
  
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• What New Mexico places will be closed for Memorial Day 2024?

  20-05-2024 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Memorial Day this year will be on Monday, May 27. Due to the holiday, there will be many closures and events happening throughout the state.ClosuresAlbuquerque
  311 Community Contact Center - reports can be made onlineABQ RIDE bus & Sun Van - regular service resumes May 28Albuquerque Museum - closed every MondayAnimal & Adoption Shelters - Eastside and Westside shelters closedBalloon Museum - closed on MondaysChildhood Development CentersCity OfficesCommunit
  
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• Body thrown off cliff after Gallup crime spree

  20-05-2024 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man is facing a federal charge after a violent crime spree that culminated in a body thrown off of a cliff in Gallup. The 30-year-old man, Rydell Happy, has been accused of second-degree murder and faces up to life in prison if convicted.According to the criminal complaint, on April 24, the first victim got picked up by a white SUV that had three men and one woman inside. The victim paid the group $20 to get a ride into town. When the suspects a
  
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• "Dark Winds" season three begins filming in New Mexico

  20-05-2024 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced season three of "Dark Winds" has begun filming in and around Santa Fe and Tesuque Pueblo. Albuquerque man sentenced to prison after incident at Church’s Chicken"Dark Winds" is is executive produced by multiple names, including George R. R. Martin. The series stars Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon and Jessica Matten. "Dark Winds" is based on Tony Hillerman's book series 'Leaphorn and Chee'. The series is set i
  
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• Jury selection begins for woman accused in death of child

  20-05-2024 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury selection began Monday for the trial against 30-year-old Gloria Tesillo. She is facing charges in connection to the death of one of her six-month-old twins. Fruitland man pleads guilty to threatening driver, attacking vehicle with macheteLast summer Albuquerque police responded to a call that a child was unresponsive at a motel near Coors and I-40. Tesillo was working at the motel at the time; one of the twins was found dead and the other tested positiv
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosts free senior health event

  20-05-2024 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – To commemorate National Senior Health and Fitness Day, the city of Albuquerque is hosting a free event on Wednesday, May 29 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center.Story continues below
  Crime: Over 100 left shoes stolen from Albuquerque shoe storeNews: Court documents shed light on suspect’s actions before alleged shooting of NMSP officerLarry Barker Investigation: The $32 million disappearanceEvents: What’s happening
  
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