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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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• Calm day ahead of more wind this coming week

  16-03-2025 13:29 via krqe.com
  
  High pressure moves into the state today. This will bring in warmer temperatures, clearer skies, and calmer conditions. Winds increase once again as we head into the workweek.
  Winds start picking up again Monday as another storm system moves towards New Mexico. Monday will also be the warmest day next week thanks to the wind. The storm will move into the state Tuesday, bringing southwest wind gusts as high as 60 mph. This will again cause areas of blowing dust and a high fire danger Tuesday afte
  
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• 4-peat complete - Volcano Vista claims title with overtime win

  16-03-2025 06:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In total, 38 high school basketball games were played in the Pit this week. Only one of them went to overtime. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsThe lone contest that required overtime was the last – the boys 5A championship between No. 1 Volcano Vista and No. 3 Sandia. The Hawks went on to win 60-53.While the game had a thrilling finish, it did not exactly start off that way. It was tied 6-6 after the first quarter. The two teams co
  
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• Calmer weather returns for Sunday

  16-03-2025 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Rain and snow showers moved in across New Mexico today. Snow fell as far south as I-10 in southwest New Mexico, with a few flurries in the Albuquerque Metro as well. Temperatures stayed cool today but will warm up Sunday afternoon as sunny, dry, and calmer weather returns.Forecast 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 happen
  
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• 2 children hurt in Las Cruces in jumping balloon accident

  16-03-2025 04:41 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two children were hurt in a jumping balloon accident Saturday afternoon, March 15 in Las Cruces, a spokesman for the Las Cruces Police Department said.The incident happened at about 3:40 p.m. Saturday along the 4500 block of Red Mountain Circle. A 3-year-old and a 10-year-old were injured, the police spokesman said.The police spokesman said he did not know how badly hurt the kids were or what condition they are in.
  No charges are pending because it is considered an accid
  
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• What is the Alien Enemies Act Trump invoked to speed deportations?

  16-03-2025 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  President Trump is invoking an 18th-century wartime law that will allow the federal government to detain or deport people who are natives and citizens of countries deemed foreign adversaries — a move that's seen as part of his sweeping immigration crackdown effort.The Alien Enemies Act — part of the Alien and Sedition Acts that Congress adopted in 1798 — gives the federal government additional authority to regulate non-citizens in times of war. It has been used just three times
  
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• Sec. Noem reports reduced border crossings, aggressive deportation efforts

  16-03-2025 04:38 via krqe.com
  
  Ali Bradley covers developments on the southern border with a focus on human and drug smuggling, immigration enforcement efforts, and the failure to control the influx of migrants. Check out Bradley on the Border on YouTube now!(NewsNation) — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, in an exclusive interview, told NewsNation that illegal border crossings have decreased by 95% compared to the previous administration, with recent daily encounters dropping to some of the lowest n
  
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• Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act in mass deportation effort

  16-03-2025 04:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — President Trump invoked the Aliens Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798 on Saturday, fulfilling a campaign promise and GOP party platform point by initiating a concerted effort to remove Venezuelan undocumented immigrants believed to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang, a newly designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. Trump has ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to provide a copy of the invocation to the Supreme Court Chief Justice, all governors, and the highest-ranking judicia
  
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• WATCH: Dolphin follows Florida police boat for swim-along

  16-03-2025 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WFLA) — Members of the Cape Coral Police Department's Marine Unit got some playful company on Friday.(Credit: Cape Coral Police Department)
  Video captured by CCPD shows the perpetrator, a porpoise, trailing behind the boat for a ride-along... or swim-along.The Marine Unit is responsible for managing and overseeing all recreational marine operations within the city.
  
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• Annual Antiquarian Book Fair held at Balloon Fiesta Park

  16-03-2025 04:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Book lovers from all over gathered at Sid Cutter Pavilion Saturday for the annual Albuquerque Antiquarian Book Fair. Book sellers from six western states brought rare books, unique leather bindings, historic maps, and more for guests to look through and buy. 2025 New Mexico State Fair tickets now on salePeople could also donate children's books for Libros For Kids. Ken Sanders, the appraiser for Antiques Road Show, came all the way out from Salt Lake City, U
  
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• Paid family medical leave bill dies in committee with one week left of legislative session

  16-03-2025 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a week left in the legislative session, a bill aimed at covering specific time off for medical leave in the state has died in committee. House Bill 11 was in the Senate Finance Committee Saturday morning, with many speaking in support of and against the bill.“This is employee as well as employers. Employees need the money that they earn right now. They can't afford a tax no matter how low it is,” said a member of the public.“The council o
  
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• NMSP Officer Justin Hare's life celebrated by family, community

  16-03-2025 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been exactly one year since a New Mexico State Police officer was tragically shot to death in the line of duty. But his loved ones are making sure his memory will live on."He was a remarkable person,” said Lt. Jery Hernandez of the New Mexico State Police.Organizers called it a day of celebration as dozens set out on a 5K race Saturday morning. All to honor the life of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. "Today is one year to the day that w
  
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• Long-awaited improvements expected soon at several Santa Fe parks

  16-03-2025 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe has some big plans when it comes to improving parks around town. On Saturday, they unveiled their newest renovation to a local park; however, a large-scale project worth millions of dollars has parts of the community asking questions."I can't wait to play on the turf," said Tre, a football player who attended the unveiling of a brand-new resurfacing of the Salvador Perez Park soccer field."It's cool, it's soft, it's fun," said Mason, a
  
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• BioPark mourns death of Myah, the golden eagle

  16-03-2025 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is mourning the loss of one of its long-time residents. Myah, a golden eagle, passed away earlier this month from what the BioPark says was age-related heart disease.Myah first came to the BioPark in 1989 as a rescue after an injury to her wing left her unable to fly and survive in the wild on her own. At the time of her death, Myah is believed to have been around 43 years old, well beyond the average life span of a wild golden eagle, which t
  
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• Hundreds of packages sent out for 'Operation Hope'

  16-03-2025 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers sent U.S. troops some love for Operation Hope. Hundreds of servicemen and women rely on the care packages, and a small parcel of hope can go a long way. Thieves break into local non-profit twice within nine days"So we try to provide individually packaged products that they can use anywhere in the field, or deployed on ships and in this particular case, we packaged some holiday type things. This is an Easte
  
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• Logan wins third championship in program history

  16-03-2025 02:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2025 class 1A boys basketball championship was a 1 vs 2 matchup between Logan and Melrose. The Longhorns won 56-44. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsLogan took advantage of its size advantage in nearly every statistical category. The Longhorns won the rebounding battle 47-34. They racked up 17 offensive rebounds which resulted in 23 second half chance points. 38 of the team's points came in the paint. They also racked up 6 blocks.Hayd
  
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• Titletown adds boys basketball trophy to its collection

  16-03-2025 01:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Artesia, a town known for its pedigree in winning championships, had gone 28 years since its last one in boys basketball. The drought is now over. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsThe Bulldogs entered the state tournament as the No. 2 seed in class 4A and climbed the latter all the way to the championship game against the reigning champ, Highland. Artesia won 55-48.The size and physicality of the Bulldogs presented multiple challeng
  
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• Most Xcel Energy customers regain power following high winds

  16-03-2025 01:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After high winds and fire danger forced Xcel Energy to warn around 70,000 customers of power outages, the company says they have restored power to around 80% of those people."We've made great progress since that time; the storm had to pass," says Wes Reeves with Xcel Energy. While Xcel says it did shut off power for some customers on its own, the wind is responsible for a majority of the outages. PNM and Xcel Energy prepare for potential power outages during high w
  
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• Sandia girls take down No. 1 Hobbs, win 2nd consecutive championship

  15-03-2025 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The girls class 5A state championship game was a matchup of the last two state champions – Hobbs and Sandia. The Matadors not only won, but stunned the top ranked Eagles in a 47-38 win. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsEntering the state championship game, Hobbs averaged 70 points on the season and 86 in the state tournament. There were only four games all season where Hobbs scored under 50 points and the Matadors were the opp
  
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• Paws and Stripes holds inaugural adoption event

  15-03-2025 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the Paws and Stripes location near San Mateo and Lomas hosted its inaugural adoption event, and it was a treat for everyone involved. Paws and Stripes is a local nonprofit that trains shelter dogs to be service dogs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. City of Albuquerque shuts down ‘problematic’ westside hotelSaturday's event was all about getting dogs out of the shelters and into homes. "It's important for the dogs bec
  
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• Santa Fe Public Schools asks community for superintendent input

  15-03-2025 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Public Schools is searching for a new superintendent and wants the community's input on their possible selection. Last month, then-Superintendent HIlario "Larry" Chavez resigned from the position, with the Board of Education voting unanimously to accept it.Chavez was accused of sexually harassing a former assistant principal and city councilor. The district previously said they had already begun the process of finding a new superintendent.Now, they hav
  
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• Murder case against Otero County deputy moves forward

  15-03-2025 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A district court judge has ruled there is enough evidence to move forward with a murder case against an Otero County sheriff's deputy. In June of 2024, Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin was responding to a welfare check after a 17-year-old was seen walking along the highway near Mescalero. Another Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy placed on leave in connection to DWI dismissal scandalDeputy Diaz-Austin stopped to speak with the teen, later identified as Elijah Hadley
  
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• Will DOGE lose more money than it saves?

  15-03-2025 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Department of Government Efficiency claims that it has saved the country $115 billion so far. But is this accurate?On DOGE's website, it claims that $115 billion has saved taxpayers around $715 each. However, according to The New York Times, DOGE has deleted hundreds of claims from its "wall of receipts" several times. This includes early March, when the agency erased $4 billion in additional savings it claimed to have made for taxpayers. Hundreds of federal offices may
  
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• Robertson wins boys 3A championship

  15-03-2025 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The class 3A boys basketball championship featured a matchup of district rivals Robertson and St. Michael's. The Cardinals were the ones to leave the Pit with the blue trophy and a 58-46 victory. 2025 high school basketball state tournament bracketsAfter scoring the first bucket of the game, St. Mike's did not score for the reminder of the third quarter. The Cardinals proceeded to go on a 14-0 that spanned seven minutes. Robertson led the rest of the way.Car
  
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• Another state looks to ban this common question drivers are asked every day

  15-03-2025 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) -- It's a common question everyone is asked at some point in their lives while driving a car that nobody ever really knows how to answer correctly—and now, one state is working to make sure it's never asked again.The question, of course, is: "Do you know why I am pulling you over?"
  It's regularly asked by police officers at a traffic stop and is a pain for drivers who aren't sure how to respond for fear of incriminating themselves.A bill has been introduced into the Colorado
  
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• The line-swapping hack at Disney, Universal and Six Flags that all parents should know about

  15-03-2025 20:06 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Are some of your children too short, too young, or just too terrified to accompany you on your favorite theme park rides? Don’t let it spoil everyone’s vacation.
  Most major amusement parks have a program in place to allow you and your other family members to enjoy the attractions without too much inconvenience — just so long as you’re willing to take turns. Disney World adds 2 new attractions inspired by animated charactersPopular family destinations, in
  
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• APD investigates body found near Eubank bike path

  15-03-2025 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) are investigating an overnight homicide following the discovery of a dead body along a bicycle path in the area of I-40 and Eubank. APD says the victim was male and discovered initially by people passing by the area. Two people dead after multiple shootings and a crash in northeast AlbuquerquePolice say an officer was dispatched around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. Authorities declared the man deceased, and homic
  
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• United Airlines gate agent punched in face at Dulles International Airport; passenger arrested

  15-03-2025 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) -- Police are saying that an airline passenger faces charges after he punched a United Airlines gate agent Thursday night at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).According to reports, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police officers responded to an incident at Gate D12 where they say a man from Maryland assaulted the United Airlines gate agent. Members of the airport authority's fire and rescue department took the gate agent to the hospital fo
  
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• What are wheat pennies, and why are they sometimes worth thousands?

  15-03-2025 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The U.S. could move to ditch the penny but that doesn’t mean you should start throwing away your one-cent pieces — especially if they contain a certain grain on them.The penny has undergone several design changes throughout its long history, stretching back to 1793. They were first produced with an image of Lady Liberty on the front and a chain surrounding the text “ONE CENT” on the reverse, then the chain was replaced with a wreath. Then, in the ea
  
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• What do Education Department cuts mean for student loans?

  15-03-2025 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education and leave school policy to the states has raised concerns about the future of federal student loans and how they will be managed.The outstanding federal student loan balance is $1.693 trillion, and 42.7 million student borrowers have federal loan debt, according to the Education Data Initiative. Currently, the Education Department oversees the federal loan system.Last week, Trump told repor
  
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