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• High winds slowly die down Friday night

  14-03-2025 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  High winds have caused damage and blowing dust across parts of New Mexico Friday. Winds will be dying down tonight, with rain and snow chances Saturday.
  Winds have gust over 70 mph today in eastern parts of New Mexico causing areas of blowing dust and wind damage. Albuquerque's strongest wind gust was around midnight last night, peaking at 61 mph with gusts over 50 mph at times through the day today. Several inches of snow also fell in the northern mountains with this storm system. Winds are sti
  
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• Eastbound I-40 lane closures begin near Carnuel

  14-03-2025 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This weekend, eastbound I-40 near Carnuel will be reduced to one lane for maintenance. NMDOT says various lane restrictions will occur at NM 333, and the NM 333 on-ramp will experience intermittent closures. Detours will be provided.Story continues below
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• MW Tournament: Lobos look to carry momentum into matchup against Boise State

  14-03-2025 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After picking up a gutsy win Thursday, the University of New Mexico men's basketball team is looking to their next test in pursuit of another Mountain West Tournament championship. While the Lobos won the regular season championship, a tournament win would lock up a spot in the NCAA tournament set to begin next week. The Lobos are just two wins away from a second consecutive Mountain West Tournament title, but they do have a tough test Friday night as they p
  
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• Live Updates: Lobos look to carry momentum into matchup against Boise State

  14-03-2025 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Editor's Note: KRQE News 13 will provide live updates at the bottom of this post for the UNM/Boise State basketball game.After picking up a gutsy win Thursday, the University of New Mexico men's basketball team is looking to their next test in pursuit of another Mountain West Tournament championship. While the Lobos won the regular season championship, a tournament win would lock up a spot in the NCAA tournament set to begin next week. The Lobos are just two
  
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• 3 Santa Fe teens arrested for shooting, causing crash

  14-03-2025 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Three Santa Fe teens were booked into the Juvenile Detention Center for shooting a gun and causing a crash, police said.Officers responded to the Cottonwood Mobile Home Park for a call about shots that were fired Wednesday night.
  Police learned three teen suspects, one age 15 and two age 16, fled the scene in a vehicle and caused a crash that injured one person.Members of the Santa Fe Fire Department who responded to the crash told law enforcement the thr
  
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• Viral 'American Idol' contestant dead at 32, family says

  14-03-2025 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Douglas Kiker, the garbage collector who touched hearts with his singing voice on "American Idol" has died, his family announced on social media.
  His sister, Angela Evans, announced Kiker's death in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Another family member, Donna Kiker Carrillos-Ramirez, remembered him as an "amazing person."
  "He had the biggest smile and knew how to make you laugh," she wrote.
  He was 32 years old, NBC News reports.Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl&rsquo
  
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• Is RFK Jr. cracking down on poppers?

  14-03-2025 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — This week, several brands who create amyl nitrite products — known commonly as the sexual enhancement drug "poppers" — abruptly shut down operations, with all claiming that the closures stemmed from intervention by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.On Thursday, Double Scorpio, a popular manufacturer of these products, posted a notice to its website, reading: "Double Scorpio has stopped all operations following a search and seizure at our offices by the FDA." Wha
  
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• SpaceX mission to replace stuck NASA astronauts set to launch Friday

  14-03-2025 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — NASA and SpaceX's mission to relieve Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been in orbit for nine months, is set to lift off Friday.A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the Crew-10 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 7:03 p.m. ET, with a backup opportunity available Saturday evening. The crew is expected to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. if the launch happens on Friday.Watch: American Airlines plane ev
  
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• SpaceX mission to replace stuck NASA astronauts launches

  14-03-2025 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — NASA and SpaceX's mission to relieve Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been in orbit for nine months,has officially launched.
  A Falcon 9 rocket carrying Crew-10 is expected to dock at the International Space Station on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. Watch: American Airlines plane evacuated after fireOnce on board the ISS, there will be a handover period, which has been shortened due to concerns about commodities on the ISS after an upcomin
  
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• Most disapprove of Trump's approach to Ukraine, Russia: Survey

  14-03-2025 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Most Americans disapprove of President Trump’s approach to the country's relationship with Russia and his handling of the situation in Ukraine, according to a new survey published on Friday. The CNN poll, which was conducted by SSRS, found that 59 percent of respondents disapprove of Trump’s handling of Washington’s relations with Moscow. Some 41 percent said the opposite. Regarding Ukraine, 55 percent of U.S. adults disapprove of the president’s m
  
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• 2025 New Mexico State Fair tickets now on sale

  14-03-2025 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tickets are now available for this year's state fair. Fairgoers can purchase Mega Passes and general admission tickets online. Public backlash as officials hold meeting on future of Expo New MexicoThe Mega Pass is $40 and allows the holder to bypass the gate ticketing line, giving them quicker access to all the fair has to offer. General admission tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 6 through 12, as well as for seniors 65 and up.The governor
  
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• Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest returns to EXPO New Mexico

  14-03-2025 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest is back in Albuquerque this weekend.More than 170 artists and craftsmen are showcasing and selling original handcrafted works at the juried indoor festival at EXPO New Mexico. Many of this year’s artists are making their debut in New Mexico."There's pottery, jewelry, paintings, woodwork around every corner; there's really something special to discover," said Festival Director Liz King.The event kicked off Fr
  
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• NMDOJ temporarily halts federal agency layoffs

  14-03-2025 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Justice is celebrating after a federal judge ruled against a Trump Administration order that led to the layoffs of many federal probationary employees. A Maryland judge issued a temporary restraining order for 18 federal agencies, ordering they stop the mass layoffs, a move that sparked protests across the country. NMDOT conducting inspections on Big I bridgesThe order says terminated employees must be reinstated by Monday. Around 20 at
  
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• Pair sentenced for roles in deadly drug deal in Albuquerque

  14-03-2025 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two men, responsible for a deadly armed robbery, were sentenced for their crimes Friday. Jeremiah Denton and Shaquan Ketcham set up a drug deal on April 1, 2020 with Zachery Schaefer. When Schaefer arrived at Maple St. and Gold Ave., they shot him to death and robbed him. Former Golden Pride employee pleads no contest to killing his coworkerBoth men took plea deals. Denton pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement. Ketcham pled g
  
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• Robertson advances to 4th consecutive championship game

  14-03-2025 21:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Prior to the 2021-2022 season, Robertson had never played in a state championship game. The Cardinals are now in it for a fourth consecutive year.
  In Friday's state semifinal game against No. 6 Santa Fe Indian, the No. 2 Cardinals won 64-35. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsJesse James Gonzales and George Smith tied for a game-high 14 points. Nathan Gonzales had 14 rebounds. As a team, the Cardinals limited the Braves to 34.4% shooting.Ro
  
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• Free medical clinic offered in Gallup this weekend

  14-03-2025 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – There will be a free health care clinic in Gallup this weekend if you're in need of a check up. Starting Saturday, Remote Area Medical is teaming up with several organizations to offer dental, vision, and medical care at Gallup High School.Red River to bring back ‘Mayfest in the Mountains’ for Memorial Day WeekendIt's on a first come, first serve basis. No ID is required. All you have to do is just show up for a general exam, get new prescription
  
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• U.S. military intervention versus cartels "impossible," says Mexico's president

  14-03-2025 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- On Friday, during her daily news conference, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum showed disdain for a statement made by Ronald Johnson, nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, where he said military intervention is possible against drug cartels on Mexican soil if the lives of U.S. citizens were at risk.“We don’t agree," said President Sheinbaum. "He said everything’s on the table, well no, not everything is on the table, nor on the chair, nor on the
  
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• City of Albuquerque shuts down 'problematic' westside hotel

  14-03-2025 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city has closed another "problematic hotel" on Iliff Road on Albuquerque's westside.
  The Days Inn Hotel, located at 6031 Iliff Rd., is no longer accepting guests after numerous health and safety violations were found during an inspection conducted by the city.
  "This is another sad example of a property owner choosing to run an operation that harms the neighborhood,”Planning Department Director Alan Varela stated in a news release. “They let w
  
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• Cause of death for Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog released

  14-03-2025 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal’s demise.A report obtained by The Associated Press from the Santa Fe County animal control agency details partial mummification and noted that while the severe decomposition could have obscured changes in the organ, there was no evidence of infectious disease, trauma or poisoning that
  
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• Red River to bring back 'Mayfest in the Mountains' for Memorial Day Weekend

  14-03-2025 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – Red River will be bringing back its Mayfest in the Mountains this year, and the town says it has no plans to bring back its official bike rally. After a shooting between biker gangs in 2023, the town decided to rebrand its annual Memorial Day celebration.Fire crews work to contain grass fire north of Las VegasLast year, the town hosted its first Mayfest in the Mountains, with many businesses saying they saw a drop in sales. The mayor said at the time that she
  
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• Wagon Mound Fire burns 3,000 acres north of Las Vegas

  14-03-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mora County and San Miguel County fire crews are working to control a grass fire, north of Las Vegas, near the Fort Union Rest Area.
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  Officials say the fire has burned an estimated 3,000 acres. High winds in the area are intensifying the fire
  
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• Mogote Hill Fire burns 3,000 acres north of Las Vegas

  14-03-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mora County and San Miguel County fire crews are working to control a grass fire, north of Las Vegas, near the Fort Union Rest Area.
  Story continues below
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  Officials say the fire has burned an estimated 3,000 acres. High winds in the area are intensifying the fire
  
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• Mogote Hill Fire burns 15,000 acres north of Las Vegas, 50% contained

  14-03-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mora County and San Miguel County fire crews are working to control a grass fire, north of Las Vegas, near the Fort Union Rest Area.
  Story continues below
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  Officials say the fire has burned an estimated 11,000 acres. High winds in the area are intensifying the fir
  
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• Mogote Hill Fire burns 11,000~ acres north of Las Vegas, 40% contained

  14-03-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mora County and San Miguel County fire crews are working to control a grass fire, north of Las Vegas, near the Fort Union Rest Area.
  Story continues below
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  Officials say the fire has burned an estimated 11,000 acres. High winds in the area are intensifying the fir
  
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• Mogote Hill Fire burns 11,000 acres north of Las Vegas

  14-03-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mora County and San Miguel County fire crews are working to control a grass fire, north of Las Vegas, near the Fort Union Rest Area.
  Story continues below
  DWI Scandal: Another BCSO deputy placed on leave in connection to DWI dismissalsEntertainment: Visit these 10 iconic film locations in New MexicoEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico March 14-20
  Officials say the fire has burned an estimated 11,000 acres. High winds in the area are intensifying the fir
  
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• Fire crews work to contain grass fire north of Las Vegas

  14-03-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mora County and San Miguel County fire crews are working to control a grass fire, north of Las Vegas, near the Fort Union Rest Area.
  Story continues below
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  Officials say the fire has burned an estimated 500 acres. High winds in the area are intensified the fire an
  
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• Measles confirmed in 3 more states as cases multiply

  14-03-2025 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – More than 300 cases of measles, one of the most contagious viruses in the world, have now been confirmed across more than a dozen U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
  The actual case count is likely higher. The agency said it's aware of more "probable" measles cases that are still under investigation.
  As of this week, the virus is now confirmed in three additional jurisdictions: Maryland, New York and Vermont. (Previously, measles had be
  
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• Arrest made after crash kills at least 5 people, including infant, in Texas

  14-03-2025 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — At least five people died and 11 were hurt in a crash involving at least 17 vehicles, including semitrailers, on Interstate 35 in north Austin late Thursday night, police said.The Austin Police Department said a 37-year-old man was arrested related to the crash.Solomun Weldekeal Araya, 37, was charged with five counts of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and two counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle involving serious bodily injury.Police sources confir
  
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• AOC: Schumer's intent to vote for budget bill a 'slap in the face'

  14-03-2025 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Thursday sharply criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for voicing his intent to vote for a Republican-sponsored budget bill to avoid a government shutdown."I cannot underscore enough how incorrect that is if they vote for the CR (continuing resolution),” Ocasio-Cortez told NewsNation. "... I think it is a huge slap in the face, and I think that there's a wide sense of betrayal if things proceed as currently plan
  
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• Here are the cities with the highest, lowest credit card debts

  14-03-2025 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Americans are in debt — $1.35 trillion in total last year.Some U.S. cities have residents who are in more debt than others. A study by WalletHub, a personal finance company, found that Santa Clarita, California, has the highest credit card debt per household so far this year.WalletHub analyzed data from TransUnion in 181 cities to determine which cities had the highest and lowest debt per household. Five takeaways on the most recent run of inflationOf the top 10 cities
  
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• Mesa Vista is championship bound for the first time in 22 years

  14-03-2025 20:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The stage is now set for the 2025 boys class 2A championship. Mesa Vista earned its way into the title game by way of a 58-51 victory over Santa Rosa on Friday. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsThe Trojan defense stood strong all game as the Lions struggled to find an offense. Santa Rosa shot 3-22 (13.6%) from three-point range for the game. Mesa Vista also recorded 34 rebounds.Offensively, every Trojan that played significant minutes con
  
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• Rain and snow continue around New Mexico into the weekend

  14-03-2025 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Strong wind gusts continue across the state this afternoon. As rain and snow showers prepare to return this evening.Gusts are continuing to strengthen across the state this afternoon. Parts of southeast New Mexico have already seen gusts exceed 70 mph. Central New Mexico is seeing gusts peak around 55-60 mph. The National Weather Service has issued several wind alerts for much of eastern, central, and southern New Mexico. The Wind Advisories will be in place until
  
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• Dangerous wind conditions cause closure on I-25 from Las Vegas to Raton

  14-03-2025 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police have closed I-25 in both directions from mile marker 347 (Las Vegas) to mile marker 460 (Raton), according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation.NMDOT conducting inspections on Big I bridgesOfficials say the closure is due to high winds in the area. There is currently no timetable for reopening of the road. NMRoads shows multiple crashes on I-25 north of Wagon Mound leading up to the closure. Drivers are asked to avoid the area
  
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• Horsemen ride into 3A championship

  14-03-2025 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first boys class 3A semifinal took place on Friday morning between No. 1 St. Michael's and No. 4 Bosque. The Horsemen won 68-38. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsSt. Mike's dominated in nearly every facet of the game. The Horsemen scored 38 points in the paint, 21 off of turnovers and 15 from fast breaks. The team scored at least 13 more than Bosque in every category.In total, five Horsemen scored at least ten points and five players
  
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• Texas measles outbreak: 259 cases reported, 34 hospitalized

  14-03-2025 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- In its latest update, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said there were 259 cases of measles across the South Plains.Thirty-four patients were hospitalized, according to DSHS. According to DSHS, a combined 257 of the cases either did not have a measles vaccine, or had an “unknown status.”An unvaccinated school-aged child passed away due to the measles in late February. Officials said the child did not have known underlying conditions.The case
  
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• International Delight coffee creamer shipped to 31 states, including New Mexico, is recalled

  14-03-2025 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – Popular coffee creamers sold in 31 states are being recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Danone, the distributor, issued a voluntary recall on some International Delight coffee creamers on Feb. 21 following reports of potential spoilage and illness related to the products' use.The FDA initiated a Class II recall on Wednesday. Story continues below
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• Hundreds of federal offices may start shutting down this summer due to DOGE

  14-03-2025 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  Federal agencies will begin to vacate hundreds of offices across the country this summer under a frenetic and error-riddled push by Elon Musk’s budget-cutting advisers to terminate leases that they say waste money.Musk's Department of Government Efficiency maintains a list of canceled real estate leases on its website, but internal documents obtained by The Associated Press contain a crucial detail: when those cancellations are expected to take effect. The doc
  
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• Pi Day: Restaurant deals centered on 3.14

  14-03-2025 17:56 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Years ago, the infinite decimal 3.14 or its Greek symbol pi was mostly known to math and science geeks, but now March 14 is also a day for tasty deals.Here's a little history to whet the appetite.The first "Pi Day" celebration was held in San Francisco in 1988 when a physicist at the Exploratorium, a science museum, started the tradition of celebrating the number with fellow employees at the science museum. Since then, the celebration has grown, and the symbol pi has evolved.
  
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• Tesla says it is 'exposed' to retaliatory tariffs

  14-03-2025 16:55 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Tesla warned U.S. trade representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer that the electric vehicle company and other American exporters are “inherently exposed” to retaliatory tariffs levied in response to ones from the Trump administration.“While Tesla recognizes and supports the importance of fair trade, the assessment undertaken by USTR of potential actions to rectify unfair trade should also take into account exports from the United States,” Tesla, which is owned by
  
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• Visit these 10 iconic film locations in New Mexico

  14-03-2025 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico has quickly become a global star thanks to the film industry. The Land of Enchantment has served as both the final frontier and the wild frontier, with hundreds of movies and television series produced for more than a century. While interior shots are often created on a sound stage (like Albuquerque Studios), many exteriors feature instantly recognizable locations around the state.Here are ten iconic filming locations across the Land of Enchant
  
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• Texico clinches spot in 2A title game

  14-03-2025 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It only took four seconds for the top ranked team in boys class 2A, Texico, to score in its semifinal round against No. 4 Pecos. The Wolverines never looked back and won 55-43. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsTexico was able to assert its dominance down low. Four Wolverine players recorded at least seven rebounds and the team won the overall rebounding battle 42-19. Texico also scored 34 points in the paint compared to 22 from the Panthe
  
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• Burn pit fund for veterans on chopping block in GOP spending bill 

  14-03-2025 15:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Democratic lawmakers and veterans’ groups are fuming over a provision in a stopgap federal spending bill passed by House Republicans this week that would cut a Department of Veteran Affairs fund meant to cover costs for illnesses linked to military burn pits and other chemical exposure.The six-month government spending package, which largely holds federal spending at fiscal year 2024 levels, would cut the Toxic Exposures Fund (TEF) for the VA next year. The controversial
  
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• Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter

  14-03-2025 15:46 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called "racial preferences" in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid the Trump administration's wider crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.The department said 45 schools are under investigation for partnering with the Ph.D Project, which it says is “an organization that purports to provide doctoral students with insights into obt
  
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• At least 5 dead, 11 hurt in 17-vehicle crash on I-35 in north Austin

  14-03-2025 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said at least five people died and 11 were hurt in a crash involving at least 17 vehicles, including semi-trucks, on Interstate 35 in north Austin late Thursday night. RELATED | 'It was hard to see this': Bystanders help after fatal 17-vehicle crashAccording to first responders, the five people who died included three adults, one child and one infant. The other 11 people who were injured included:
  four adults with critical, life-threatening injuriesthree child
  
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• Arrest made after crash kills at least 5 people, shuts down I-35 in north Austin

  14-03-2025 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  For anyone needing to speak with APD Victim Services regarding the crash, call 512-974-5037 or email victim.services@austintexas.gov. APD said Victim Services counselors were available to assist.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police said at least five people died and 11 were hurt in a crash involving at least 17 vehicles, including semi-trucks, on Interstate 35 in north Austin late Thursday night.Police sources confirmed with KXAN at least one arrest has been made related to the crash.
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• 12 taken to hospital with minor injuries after plane catches fire at Denver airport

  14-03-2025 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly.All of the people transported to hospitals had minor injuries, according to a post on the social platform X by Denver International Airport.12 transported after fire seen under American Airlines plane diverted to Denver International Airport
  The flight took off from the
  
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• 1 arrest made after 5 dead, 11 hurt in 17-vehicle crash on I-35 in north Austin

  14-03-2025 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Police said at least five people died and 11 were hurt in a crash involving at least 17 vehicles, including semi-trucks, on Interstate 35 in north Austin late Thursday night.Police sources confirmed with KXAN at least one arrest has been made related to the crash. RELATED | 'It was hard to see this': Bystanders help after fatal 17-vehicle crashAccording to first responders, the five people who died included three adults, one child and one infant. The other 11 people
  
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• Former US Sen. Alan Simpson dies at age 93

  14-03-2025 15:26 via krqe.com
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died. He was 93.Simpson died early Friday after struggling to recover from a broken hip in December, according to a statement from his family and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a group of museums where he was a board member for 56 years.President Joe Biden awards the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Me
  
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• Johns Hopkins University cutting more than 2,000 workers due to federal aid cuts

  14-03-2025 15:25 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Johns Hopkins University said Thursday that it is cutting over 2,000 workers because of a federal funding cut.“The termination of more than $800 million in [U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)] funding is now forcing us to wind down critical work here in Baltimore and internationally,” a spokesperson for the school said in an email to The Hill.“We can confirm that the elimination of foreign aid funding has led to the loss of 1,975 positions in 44 coun
  
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• Second judge blocks mass firings of probationary federal workers

  14-03-2025 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A second federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from firing federal workers, issuing an order Thursday that probationary employees be reinstated weeks after their dismissal.The ruling, from U.S. District Court Judge James Bredar in Maryland, echoed an order from another federal judge in California on Thursday.
  “In this case, the government conducted massive layoffs, but it gave no advance notice. It claims it wasn't required to because, it says, it dismissed each
  
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