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• 2 New Mexico communities land on 'food cities' list by WalletHub

  05-11-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub released a list of America's top 182 "food cities," and two New Mexico cities were among the ranks!The list ranks cities based on things like affordability, accessibility, or quality. The #1 spot on the list goes to Miami, Florida with a total score of 74.37.Albuquerque ranked #79 with 140 in affordability and 56 in diversity/quality/accessibility. Meanwhile, Las Cruces ranked #164. Their affordability is 27, and their diversity/quality/accessibility is 1
  
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• NMED offering more PFAS blood testing near Cannon AFB

  06-11-2024 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is expanding PFAS blood testing for residents near Cannon Air Force Base after an overwhelming interest. In August, the state announced free tests would be available for residents who lived or worked in certain parts of the base where the local water supply may have been contaminated. 7,000 gallons of PFAS-contaminated water sparks investigation at Cannon Air Force BaseFive hundred residents signed up as part of September and October testing. Now, 250
  
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• Longtime New Mexico lawmakers weigh in on toss up legislative races

  05-11-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  It's the first time in four years that every single seat in the state legislature is up for re-election; and, with nearly a dozen lawmakers retiring from the Roundhouse, KRQE News 13 spoke with outgoing Senators on both sides of the aisle. KRQE's Election CoverageTuesday, both sides are hopeful they can pick those up for their party. "It's going to change how the Republicans and Democrats interact because we just got a whole bunch of different new people," sa
  
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• Where can I buy a Christmas tree-cutting permit in New Mexico in 2024?

  05-11-2024 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For those wanting a natural Christmas tree in your home this year, the national forests of New Mexico have you covered. Christmas tree permits are going up for sale online for many areas, starting at 8:00 a.m. on November 14. The permit allows you to take home trees up to 20 feet tall. U.S. Forest Service starts reseeding efforts in South Fork burn scarTree permits are available online at recreation.gov and will cost between $5 and $15. Here are permit listings for
  
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• Doña Ana County fire stations change station numbers to improve emergency coordination

  05-11-2024 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KTSM) – Fire departments in Doña Ana County will be changing their station numbers to lessen confusion and improve coordination during emergencies, the County said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 5.According to the County, the City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County used similar station numbers that would confuse fire responders when multiple departments were at the same emergency.The following is the new numbers for fire stations in Do&nt
  
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• Federal trial for man accused of killing NMSP officer moved to September 2025

  05-11-2024 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The federal trial against the man accused of shooting to death a New Mexico State Police officer in March has been delayed again. Jaremy Smith is now scheduled to go to trial on September 22, 2025.Two Santa Fe teens arrested, accused of shooting 16-year-oldInvestigators said NMSP officer Justin Hare stopped to help Smith after finding him broken down on I-40, west of Tucumcari back in March. Smith responded by opening fire killing Officer Hare. If convicted, S
  
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• Albuquerque police providing details on deadly officer-involved shooting

  05-11-2024 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is set to hold a news conference on Tuesday, November 5, at 2:30 p.m. APD will release details on an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead and an officer wounded on October 14, 2024.APD said around 11:30 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance call near Central Avenue and Eubank Blvd. When officers arrived on scene, they said an armed man, identified as 41-year-old Matthew Sanchez, walked out ont
  
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• Albuquerque police provide details on deadly officer-involved shooting

  05-11-2024 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is holding a news conference on Tuesday, November 5, to release details on an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead and an officer wounded on October 14, 2024.APD said around 11:30 p.m. officers responded to a domestic disturbance call near Central Avenue and Eubank Blvd. When officers arrived on scene, they said an armed man, identified as 41-year-old Matthew Sanchez, walked out onto the street toward off
  
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• Judge rules against GOP over weekend absentee ballot returns in Georgia 

  05-11-2024 22:16 via krqe.com
  
  A federal judge ruled against Republicans in a challenge to Democratic strongholds in Georgia that opened locations over the weekend and Monday for voters to return their absentee ballots in person.  U.S. District Judge Stan Baker said Tuesday that the Republican National Committee (RNC) and state Republicans “would not likely succeed” on the merits of their claim, declining their request to set aside about 2,000 absentee ballots returned by hand over the weekend and Monday
  
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• APS to use asynchronous learning on days schools are closed due to inclement weather. 

  05-11-2024 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As winter weather moves into the state, Albuquerque Public Schools is reminding the community that they will replace snow days with asynchronous learning again this year. Calm day before our next storm systemAPS said students will be expected to complete lessons at home on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather. School district employees, except for teachers and education paraprofessionals, will be expected to report to work as soon as safely
  
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• New Mexico State Parks offer free entry, camping to veterans on Veterans Day

  05-11-2024 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the New Mexico State Parks Division will waive any day-use and overnight camping fees for New Mexico veterans, active military, National Guard and their dependents.  Some NM museums, historic sites allowing free admission to those who served on Veterans Day “It is our privilege to say thank you to our veterans and to let them know we are grateful for their sacrifices and accomplishments,” said State
  
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• Pennsylvania, Arizona counties investigating suspicious voter registration forms 

  05-11-2024 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  Several counties across Pennsylvania and Arizona are investigating batches of improper voter registration forms submitted by an Arizona-based firm in recent weeks. There is no evidence the forms led to any fraudulent ballots being cast, but former President Trump has latched onto the revelations, telling his supporters “Pennsylvania is cheating.”
   
  Officials have tied back the disputed applications to Field+Media Corps, a left-leaning firm run by Mesa, Arizona Vice Mayor Fr
  
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• US Capitol Police arrest man with torch, flare gun at Capitol Visitor Center

  05-11-2024 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (WDVM) — U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man with a torch and a flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) on Election Day.Police said in a post around 1:35 p.m. that officers had arrested the man, who smelled like fuel, after he was stopped during the screening process.The CVC closed for tours for the rest of the day.U.S. Capitol Police said that officers were investigating this situation. No further information was immediately available. Live updates: 2024 US presidential el
  
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• US Army soldier dies after being injured while working on the Gaza pier project

  05-11-2024 20:46 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Army soldier who was injured in May while working on the American-built pier to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza has died.Sgt. Quandarius Stanley, 23, was a motor transport operator and was critically injured when high winds and heavy seas damaged the pier, causing four Army vessels to become beached. Two other service members also were injured but later returned to duty.U.S. military officials have not provided details on how exactly Stanley was injured
  
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• Giuliani misses deadline to turn over possessions, election workers say 

  05-11-2024 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Rudy Giuliani missed last week’s deadline to hand over most of his assets to two Georgia election workers who won a $146 million defamation judgment against him, the election workers’ attorneys said. The attorneys also indicated that they discovered Giuliani had moved most of his belongings to which the workers are entitled under a court order out of his New York apartment. “Save for some rugs, a dining room table, some stray pieces of small furniture an
  
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• Calm day before our next storm system

  05-11-2024 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  Conditions are rather calm across New Mexico this afternoon. Beginning tonight our next storm system will begin edging its way into the state.
  After the rain and snowfall yesterday, today is looking much calmer. The day started out with freezing temperatures for many. While it may still be a little on the cooler side this afternoon, temperatures are warmer than yesterday. High temperatures for most will be in the upper 40's to lower 60's.
  A winter storm system makes its way into New Mexico tonig
  
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• Crime Stoppers asking for help solving 2023 homicide

  05-11-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers is asking for help solving a 2023 homicide. Crime Stoppers says Ross White was found dead inside his home on December 13.Story continues below
  Election: New Mexico Election 2024: Voter information, Voting locationsCommunity: New Mexico Strange: Prominent Ghost Stories in Albuquerque's Old TownNews: Rio Rancho community mourns the loss of up-and-coming high school football starTrending: Reporter sues City of Albuquerque o
  
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• Two Santa Fe teens arrested, accused of shooting 16-year-old

  05-11-2024 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two teens in Santa Fe were arrested for shooting at a vehicle and injuring a 16-year-old on Saturday, according to New Mexico State Police.Police said an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old were driving to pick up the 16-year-old around 2 p.m. when they noticed that they were being followed by Anthony Cruz Padilla and Abraham Pineda.Story continues below
  Election: New Mexico Election 2024: Voter information, Voting locationsCommunity: New Mexico Strange: Promine
  
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• Polls open around New Mexico for 2024 Election

  05-11-2024 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day, with voters heading to the polls weighing in on topis from local ballot measures to local candidates to President of the United States. As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, more than 700,000 votes had been cast in New Mexico, including early voting and absentee.Story continues below
  Election: New Mexico Election 2024: Voter information, Voting locationsCommunity: New Mexico Strange: Prominent Ghost Stories in Albuquerque's Old TownNews:
  
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• A look at New Mexico's polling locations on Election Day 2024

  05-11-2024 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day, and polling locations have been busy with voters weighing in on local ballot measures, local candidates, and the President of the United States. As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, more than 790,000 people have voted statewide, including those who voted early and sent in absentee ballots.The lines to vote have remained busy all day. News 13's Marilyn Upchurch visited polling locations throughout Albuquerque to speak with voters. "It's
  
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• Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office asking for help locating hit and run suspect

  05-11-2024 20:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for assistance locating 29-year-old Mario Israel Mendez. Mendez has been identified as a suspect in a fatal hit and run that occurred on October 15, 2024.
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  Election: New Mexico Election 2024: Voter information, Voting locationsCommunity: New Mexico Strange: Prominent Ghost Stories in Albuquerque's Old TownNews: Rio Rancho community mourns the loss of up-and-coming high school
  
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• 2024 Election AP Interactives

  05-11-2024 20:04 via krqe.com
  
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• Tropical Storm Warning issued for Florida Keys: NHC

  05-11-2024 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Rafael strengthens as it moves near Jamaica, the National Hurricane Center said.
  Located 65 miles southwest of Montego Bay Jamaica, maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph.According to NHC, Rafael is expected to move near western Jamaica this afternoon, and a northwestward motion is expected over the next few days. Sarasota residents receive ‘nasty’ letters from unknown man over storm debris
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• Tropical Storm Rafael nears hurricane strength: NHC

  05-11-2024 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Rafael continued to strengthen as it headed toward the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center said.Located 105 miles east of Grand Cayman, maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph.According to NHC, a northwestward motion is expected over the next few days.Sarasota residents receive ‘nasty’ letters from unknown man over storm debrisTropical Storm Rafael is expected to be near or be over Cuba on Wednesday as a hurricane.Nationa
  
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• Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

  05-11-2024 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement chain, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.Marcus died Monday in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family, according to a Home Depot spokesperson.Marcus was Home Depot's CEO as it grew rapidly during its first two decades, and was chairman of the board until his retirement in 2002. In recent years, he became an outspoken supp
  
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• Is there mail on Election Day?

  05-11-2024 19:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – With millions of Americans making their way to the polls for Election Day on Tuesday, some federal agencies are closed. You may be wondering if post offices are also closed on Election Day. Despite some city agencies and companies not operating you will likely still get your mail and packages. What time do the polls close in my state?Most major carriers will continue service on Election Day. Here are the ones that will be open.
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• Cheeses sold at Aldi, other retailers recalled over listeria concerns

  05-11-2024 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  NORTH DAKOTA (KXMB) — Some soft-ripened cheeses sold at Aldi and Market Basket have been voluntarily recalled due to a potential listeria risk.According to Savencia Cheese USA, processing equipment at one of its facilities may have been contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause a listeria infection.Testing did not find any contaminated products, the company said, but a voluntary recall of certain cheeses was issued.
  All recalled cheeses, listed below, have best-by dates
  
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• Free car seat inspection clinic happening in Las Cruces

  05-11-2024 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) –  A free car seat inspection clinic will be held in Las Cruces on Thursday.The Car Seat Fitting Station will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sisbarro Buick-GMC, 425 West Boutz Road. Parents and caregivers will receive instruction on the proper selection, installation, and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.Story continues below
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• 1 dead in crash involving Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office unit, other vehicle

  05-11-2024 19:17 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office unit and another vehicle.The crash happened Monday night as two deputies were responding to an incident in the Las Alturas area. While deputies were headed south on Interstate 25, they collided with a vehicle that was pulled onto the freeway and was "traveling a significantly slower speed," the sheriff's office stated in a news release.Story conti
  
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• New Mexico State Police assist with removal of 170,000 pounds of marijuana

  05-11-2024 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police and the Cannabis Control Division (CCD) have cleared more than 100,000 pounds of illegal Marijuana plants outside of Farmington.Two volunteer-run art spaces in Albuquerque look to rebuild after weekend fireIn June 2024 CCD performed a compliance check into NNK Equities at 23 Road 6940 in Waterflow, NM and it was determined NNK exceeded its allotted plant count. A second complaint was received for a large grow at 3658 US 64 in Waterflow, NM a
  
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