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• A very warm week ahead

  09-04-2025 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures continue to warm across the state this afternoon. Record breaking highs are on the way later this week.A high pressure system off the Baja is bringing ridging over New Mexico. This weather pattern is associated with sunny skies and warmer temperatures. The result is just the same. Albuquerque is expecting its first 80 degree day of the year. The average first 80 degree day of the year is April 10th, making this milestone right on par.
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• Kansas City Chiefs' first-rounder Josh Simmons speaks on draft process

  04-05-2025 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs have a fresh crop of talent in town now that the NFL Draft wrapped up on April 26.
  Today, the newest first-round pick of the franchise spoke about being drafted by Kansas City, what led up to his now professional career and more. Ken Rosenthal talks Royals pitching, Bobby Witt Jr., 2015 similaritiesThe Chiefs took offensive tackle Josh Simmons with their first-round pick this year. While being selected in any round of the NFL Draft is a major accomplish
  
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• Musk slams critics for Nazi comparisons: 'Character assassination'

  04-05-2025 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk reflected on his speech after President Trump's inauguration in January, while lashing out at the media for misportraying what he called a loving gesture as a Nazi salute.Musk, who has played an influential role in helping Trump overhaul the government during the president's first 100 days in office, slammed those who have criticized his role as an adviser in the administration and for comparing his rhetoric and mannerisms to Nazi Germany during a re
  
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• SFPD DWI checkpoints throughout May

  03-05-2025 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Happening all month, the Santa Fe Police Department will conduct sobriety checkpoints in the city of Santa Fe during May. Officers are also taking advantage of the checkpoints to educate drivers on the dangers of driving while intoxicated.Story continues below
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• VIDEO: K-9 attacks standoff suspect at Oregon rest stop

  03-05-2025 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was arrested at a rest stop in Albany, Oregon, after officials say he pointed a gun at people, then engaged in a standoff with Oregon State Police troopers late Friday afternoon.Police initially responded to the Santiam Rest Area after receiving a report of the man pointing a gun at others.When troopers arrived on scene, OSP said the man was "not compliant" and entered a vehicle.Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the en
  
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• Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

  03-05-2025 22:16 via krqe.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year.Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year."I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the chief executive officer of the company at year end,” Buffett said.Abel has been Buffett's designated successor for years, and he already manages all of Berkshir
  
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• Could Patrick Schwarzenegger be the next 'American Psycho'?

  03-05-2025 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Could a real-life "Patrick" be taking up the role of Patrick Bateman, the titular character of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial 1991 novel "American Psycho" and its 2000 film adaptation? Well, one Patrick is vying for the role, at least.While updates on the forthcoming adaptation, set to be directed by Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino ("Challengers"), have been slow-moving, this week there was some chatter about who may or may not be suited to take up the role Christian Bale made
  
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• Trump on if US will enter a recession: 'Anything can happen'

  03-05-2025 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — President Trump weighed in on whether the U.S. will enter a recession, saying during an interview that “anything can happen,” but argued country’s economic state will be “OK” in the long-term. Trump, during an interview with NBC’s “Meet The Press” that will air in full on Sunday, first dismissed concerns about the nation entering a recession.“Remember this. Look, yeah, it's everything's okay. What we are. I said, this
  
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• Border Network for Human Rights holds march, rally in Downtown El Paso

  03-05-2025 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Dozens of community organizations, faith leaders and advocates filled San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso for the "Reclaiming Our Dignity and Rights: Community Mobilization" march on Saturday, May 3.According to the news release by the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR), the march "marks the kickoff of the Second Journeys of Resistance, a statewide initiative to reclaim the dignity and rights of marginalized communities across Texas."The Border Network for Hum
  
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• North Carolina teacher allegedly caught kissing kindergartener in bathroom

  03-05-2025 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Huntersville Police in North Carolina are investigating after a Blythe Elementary School teacher was allegedly caught kissing a 5-year-old student in the school's bathroom.The student's mother told Nexstar's Queen City News a staff member saw the kiss and reported it to school officials. Elizabeth Szumski's daughter is nonverbal with autism, and the mom knew something was wrong when her child started showing signs she didn't want to go to school."What else
  
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• One Kentucky Derby post position has never seen a winner. Chunk of Gold hopes to change that

  03-05-2025 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – In its storied 151-year history, there is an infamous starting gate number that has never produced a Kentucky Derby winner.The gate numbers, known as post positions, are decided by a random drawing. Betting odds shift based on where horses start and how they respond to certain posts, according to Covers.com, with the biggest swings often for No. 1, which hasn't seen a winner since 1986, and the outermost positions.While post position 5 has had the best record with 10 winne
  
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• 44% of home sellers are giving concessions to buyers: Redfin

  03-05-2025 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Rising inventory and sluggish demand are giving home buyers leverage, pushing more sellers to offer concessions to get deals done.According to a new Redfin report, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 44% of U.S. home-sale transactions in the first quarter, up from 39% a year earlier.
  The latest figure is just below the 45% record set in early 2023 and double what it was a few years ago in June 2022, when sellers had the upper hand in a red-hot market. America's housing sho
  
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• Why Costco, Sam's Club typically have lower gas prices than other stations

  03-05-2025 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — When your gas tank is nearing empty, you may opt for a gas station where you can redeem rewards, or at least one with the best snacks. Or maybe, you're driving to your nearest Costco and Sam's Club for the slightly cheaper prices at the pump.But how can those warehouses keep their prices so much lower than your other favorite fueling spots?It's largely because they're "willing to take less margin" in exchange for bringing people to their stores, Patrick De Haan, the head of pet
  
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• Life expectancy in southern states barely changed from 1900 to 2000

  03-05-2025 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — New research suggests that how long a person lives can vary by where they live in the United States.According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans' life expectancy rose in 2023 and hit the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. In some states throughout the South, however, life expectancy changed very little, especially for women.Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health analyzed death data from 77 million women and 102 million
  
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• How much money does the winning jockey at the Kentucky Derby get?

  03-05-2025 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — For the 151st time, the gates will open at Churchill Downs on Saturday, promising yet another thrilling Kentucky Derby. While every horse and jockey pairing comes into the Derby with varying odds, they will all be vying for the illustrious blanket of red roses and its accompanying multi-million dollar purse.Journalism, the red-hot California thoroughbred, has carried the best odds in the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby, ranking as a 3-to-1 favorite. Among those with the less-favo
  
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• 'A shining gem:' Zia Elementary School in Albuquerque celebrating 75th anniversary

  03-05-2025 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the oldest elementary schools in Albuquerque is marking a major milestone. Zia Elementary School is turning 75 years old on Saturday, and parents, teachers, and students are throwing a big birthday party.Story continues below
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• Heavy rain forecast for parts of New Mexico through the middle of next week

  03-05-2025 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms have been popping up across parts of New Mexico today. A chance for rain and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend and even into next week.Northern, central, and western New Mexico saw showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening. Some snow even fell across the mountains in northern New Mexico! The rain has ended tonight and sunny skies return Saturday morning. Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will return to the western two-thirds of New
  
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• Albuquerque officials demonstrate new HAWK signal at Central and Rio Grande

  03-05-2025 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents got to learn how the new crosswalk hawk signals work in southwest Albuquerque. City officials talked to drivers and pedestrians about how to use the signal at Rio Grande Blvd. and Central Ave. Route 66 Casino temporarily closed after ‘significant hail accumulation’"So whenever you approach one of these lights, if you do see a red light, a steady red light, or a flashing red light, remember that is like a regular red light. You have
  
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• VIDEO: Siblings try to take fall for each other after DWI crash in Albuquerque

  03-05-2025 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A minor crash turns into a drunk-driving investigation when police get to the scene, and as it turned out, the two drivers are related and tried to protect each other from taking the blame.Story continues below
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• Judge denies motion to split trials in Sheryl Williams Stapleton case

  03-05-2025 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal judge has denied a motion to sever the trial between two defendants, accused of swindling millions of taxpayer dollars from Albuquerque Public Schools. Sheryl Williams Stapleton and Joseph Johnson are accused of allocating more than $2.5 million of federal funds intended for APS programs to a company called Robotics Management Learning Systems between 2013 and 2021 while Stapleton served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.F
  
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• Route 66 Casino temporarily closed after 'significant hail accumulation'

  03-05-2025 05:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Due to significant hail, Route 66 Casino will be temporarily closed. The casino said the safety of their guests and team members is their top priority. Albuquerque’s Rail Yards Market hopes to ‘activate the heart of downtown’They did not say when they will be back open while they review the property, but said the hotel and travel center will remain open.
  
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• Albuquerque police make 3 arrests in recent operation

  03-05-2025 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said they made three arrests during a recent operation with the Crimes Against Children Unit. On April 30, APD checked on "high-risk" families that they said had five or more referrals from the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department's Statewide Central Intake. New Mexico State Police officer accused of DWIAccording to APD, 54-year-old Troy Torrotelli was arrested on two counts of criminal sexual penetration
  
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• Part of New Mexico's southern border now a military zone aimed at stopping illegal trespassing

  03-05-2025 03:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In an effort to tighten security along New Mexico's southern border, the Trump Administration last week turned a stretch of borderland into a military zone. Now, dozens of people have been charged for entering that zone, sparking mixed reactions from New Mexico lawmakers. "I think the message will be sent that it's not okay to come across the border illegally," said Representative Jenfier Jones (R-Deming).  Story continues below
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• New Mexico State Police officer accused of DWI

  03-05-2025 03:30 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico State Police officer is on administrative leave, accused of driving drunk and leaving the scene of a car crash. Around 3 p.m., Rio Rancho police responded to reports of vehicle crashes and said the driver left the scene. Albuquerque mom facing charges for 2-year-old’s death, shoplifting incident will remain in custodyPolice said a Sandoval County deputy found the vehicle and driver identified as NMSP Officer Hugo Diaz-Amaya. He was tak
  
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• Youth Gateway Center steps closer to helping the community

  03-05-2025 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A year after spending nearly five million dollars to buy an old motel off I-40, the city is close to finishing work on that property, building one of Albuquerque's first teen and young adult homeless shelters. The old San Mateo Inn is slated to house dozens of young men and women ages 18 and older. Down to the studs. "This will be one of the bedrooms," said Jennifer McDonald, Gateway operations officer. Crews are pouring concrete flo
  
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• Kirk Medas, of MTV's 'Floribama Shore,' dies at 33

  03-05-2025 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Family and friends of actor and TV personality Kirk Medas, best known as a cast member of MTV's "Floribama Shore," confirmed Medas died Friday at the age of 33. Medas had been in a Miami hospital for weeks battling severe necrotizing pancreatitis and sepsis.Medas' family confirmed his death to TMZ, with Medas' father telling the outlet that his son died of liver failure.Kanye ‘Ye’ West to sue California dentist, claims addiction to nitrous oxide: reportsNEW YORK, NY
  
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• Four suspects in Las Cruces park shooting to go to trial in Feb. 2026

  03-05-2025 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – The four suspects involved in the Young Park shooting in Las Cruces will go to trial in February 2026. New Mexicans lost over $70M to scams in 2024, FBI data showsTomas Rivas, 20, Nathan Rivas, 17, Gustavo Puga Dominguez, 17, and Josiah Ontiveros, 15, were formally indicted on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder last month. They will face those charges as adults.On Thursday, May 1, three of the four suspects went before Judge Dougla
  
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• Major infrastructure improvements coming to revitalize South Valley community hub

  03-05-2025 00:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Big changes are coming to a prominent community hub in the South Valley, as Bernalillo County and Albuquerque Public Schools team up for a range of improvement projects to revitalize the area.Story continues below
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  The first phase broke ground in January, as the county w
  
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• VIDEO: Roswell man fails to talk himself out of traffic stop

  03-05-2025 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A man convicted seven times for DWI makes a desperate plea to a state police officer who's pulling him over on suspicion of driving drunk, yet again. Police body camera video shows how that driver tries to stay out of jail, even though he knows what's in store.A blue pickup, swerving in and out of the lane, was spotted by an off-duty deputy in Roswell. It's just before 6:00 p.m. on January 11. Soon, a state police officer catches up and pulls that driver over.Th
  
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• Albuquerque mom facing charges for 2-year-old's death, shoplifting incident will remain in custody

  02-05-2025 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A judge ruled that an Albuquerque mom facing charges for the death of her 2-year-old son and for shoplifting in a separate incident will remain in custody.Amillia Garcia was first arrested after her son was found dead with a gunshot wound inside a southeast Albuquerque apartment complex on April 6.
  Police said the boy was left alone, got hold of Garcia's gun, and accidentally shot himself while three other people, including Garcia, were in the apartmen
  
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