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• Balloon Fiesta spectator captures collapse of radio tower

  12-10-2024 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When a radio tower came crashing down in Albuquerque on Friday morning, a man inside Balloon Fiesta Park recording the end of a balloon race unknowingly captured the collapse as it happened. Story continues below
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• Six New Mexicans charged with child solicitation

  12-10-2024 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Six New Mexico adults have been arrested for trying to have sex with minors who were actually undercover cops. All of them remain behind bars Friday night awaiting their pretrial detention hearings.Police asking for information in 1994 Albuquerque murderFirst is 28-year-old Rafael Rosas, he was arrested for trying to meet up with a 15-year-old. When he tried to meet up in person, he was arrested by Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies. Next is 51-year-old St
  
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• Valencia County Sheriff's Office releases footage of fatal deputy-involved shooting

  12-10-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Valencia County Sheriff's Office has released video of a fatal shooting involving deputies in September that left one man dead.Story continues below
  Archive Video: A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000sTraffic: Crews begin next phase of I-25 Montgomery interchange projectNews: CYFD Secretary responds to claims that facility was in filthy conditionEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico October 11-17
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• NMSU launches online financial literacy game

  12-10-2024 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) –Living in debt is spooky so that's why New Mexico State University created an interactive online game to teach people how to control their finances. The university's Learning Games Lab recently launched the web version of Night of the Living Debt.Northern lights over New Mexico skies: Can the state expect to see more?In this zombie apocalypse, people are fighting for financial survival. They'll learn how to wisely use credit cards, create a cash reserve, and m
  
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• Navajo Nation builds two new detention centers

  12-10-2024 04:44 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The Navajo Nation hopes two new detention centers will ease travel times and financial costs for police. One is located in Shiprock while the other is in Fort Defiance, Arizona more than 30 miles northwest of Gallup.PHOTOS: Northern lights seen across New MexicoTribal leadership said officers often have to travel long distances to book an inmate.For example, officers in Shiprock need to drive about 100 miles to Kayenta. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said the
  
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• NMSU football OC Tyler Wright fired after investigation into social media posts

  12-10-2024 03:46 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State football offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tyler Wright is no longer employed by the university and no longer part of the program's coaching staff.New Mexico State University told KTSM on Friday morning.BREAKING: Tyler Wright is no longer with the New Mexico State football program or employed by the university, according to NMSU.— Sam Guzman (@SamGuzmanTV) October 11, 2024Wright was let go by NMSU after the university completed its
  
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• Some Bosque trails in Albuquerque to be closed for maintenance

  12-10-2024 03:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some trails in the Bosque through the metro will be closed next week for maintenance. City and state forestry crews will treat invasive tree stumps to reduce the risk of wildfires. Work will center on both sides of the river from Central Ave. to Bridge Blvd. starting next Tuesday. PHOTOS: Northern lights seen across New MexicoThe city expects that it should take around a week to complete. Signs will be posted on affected trails.
  
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• Group looks to turn Wells Fargo building into affordable housing in Albuquerque

  12-10-2024 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A joint city-county effort aimed at building more metro-area affordable housing is now trying to tackle some big projects. That includes a big idea that could transform one of Albuquerque's most iconic downtown buildings. Story continues below
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• Northern lights over New Mexico skies: Can the state expect to see more?

  12-10-2024 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans had the rare chance to catch a spectacular phenomenon Thursday night. The northern lights were visible in much of the state, with photos and videos of the colorful sky flooding in from viewers. Can New Mexico expect to see more? PHOTOS: Northern lights seen across New Mexico“We called everybody from inside the house and we were like you guys come look at it,” said Alexis Vigil who took photos of the bright sky in Holman.Stepping outside Thursday
  
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• Beautiful weather continues for the last weekend of Balloon Fiesta

  12-10-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  Green flags are still expected for the rest of Balloon Fiesta, with a box effect possible Saturday and Sunday morning. Our weather starts cooling off next week.A slightly breezy drainage wind still kept some Special Shapes grounded at this morning's Balloon Fiesta, but a slightly lighter wind allowed more balloons to take off. This afternoon, the weather has remained quiet and warm. Record high temperatures have again been broken in places like Gallup and Farmington. Well-above average warmth co
  
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• Union and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center reach tentative labor agreement

  12-10-2024 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The union representing staff at the University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center said it has reached a tentative labor deal with the hospital.The union said the agreement was reached late last night and will cover around 400 nurses and other health professionals at the hospital. New Mexico crews head to Florida and Georgia for hurricane relief effortsBoth sides had been at odds for months but returned to the bargaining table in mid-September
  
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• Deadline approaches for people affected by South Fork and Salt fires to apply for FEMA aid

  12-10-2024 00:23 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Time is running out for people to apply for relief as they recover from the South Fork and Salt fires. The fires earlier this summer destroyed hundreds of structures including several homes before ensuing floodwaters caused more damage.New Mexico crews head to Florida and Georgia for hurricane relief effortsFEMA has offered assistance for temporary lodging, basic home repairs, property loss, and other expenses. The deadline to apply is October 19. Businesse
  
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• How some people are beating the Balloon Fiesta back up with the bike valet

  12-10-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Beating the traffic to Balloon Fiesta Park can mean the difference between seeing a mass ascension up close and personal or watching from the roadside. A lot of people still take their chance on avoiding morning traffic jams; others are finding alternate routes."It's really a spectacular thing for our city; it brings so many people here and you know we love getting to share Albuquerque with folks in that way around such a positive, beautiful event that reall
  
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• New Mexico crews head to Florida and Georgia to help with hurricane relief efforts

  12-10-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans are heading to Florida and Georgia to help out with hurricane relief. Xcel Energy, which serves parts of eastern New Mexico, has sent more than 100 employees from six states, including a few from New Mexico, to help respond to power outages from Hurricane Milton.Hot air balloon clips radio tower, causes collapse in North ValleyPreviously, the company sent crews to help restore power lines and replace transformers after Hurricane Helene. PNM has al
  
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• New Mexico crews head to Florida and Georgia for hurricane relief efforts

  12-10-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans are heading to Florida and Georgia to help out with hurricane relief. Xcel Energy, which serves parts of eastern New Mexico, has sent more than 100 employees from six states, including a few from New Mexico, to help respond to power outages from Hurricane Milton.Hot air balloon clips radio tower, causes collapse in North ValleyPreviously, the company sent crews to help restore power lines and replace transformers after Hurricane Helene. PNM has al
  
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• A balloon pilot's journey: From crew member to mentor for the next generation

  11-10-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Ballooning takes a tremendous amount of work, dedication, and skill. And before he became the skilled pilot we know today, Tristan MacLean was putting in the work as a crew member helping other Balloon Pilots.
  "So I've been crewing for just about 14 years now, back in 2010 was when I started crewing full-time for Balloon Fiesta. So I've been piloting for seven years and I've been a commercial pilot for five of those seven and I started as a private pilot. Thi
  
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• 117 people become U.S. citizens during ceremony in Albuquerque

  11-10-2024 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States has 117 new citizens after candidates from 30 different countries had their naturalization ceremony in downtown Albuquerque on Friday. It's an exciting day, where people can take advantage of what the country has to offer. "I was 12 years old when I got out of Cuba. Havana. Finally, I'm happy that I became a citizen," said Ena Yanes.Hot air balloon clips radio tower, causes collapse in North ValleyYanes said she is also very excited to vote
  
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• Timelapse videos capture first week of Albuquerque's 52nd Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13's Chief Photographer, Nick Burke, captured timelapse videos of the first week of Albuquerque's 52nd Balloon Fiesta. Below is a summary of what happened each day at the field. The full timelapse video is at the top of this article.Day 1Saturday, October 5, marked the official launch of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. After wind delayed the start of the festival, the green flag was raised just after 7:30 a.m., signaling tha
  
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• Police asking for information in 1994 Albuquerque murder

  11-10-2024 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are asking for the public's help to solve a 30-year-old murder case in the latest episode of Duke City Case Files. Lisa Wortman was found dismembered inside a manhole behind The Pit on June 6, 1994. The 23-year-old Albuquerque native was studying pre-law at the University of New Mexico and was known for throwing drug and alcohol-free parties.Man found guilty of murdering wife in AlbuquerqueHer family still remembers receiving the news."I r
  
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• City hosts Bosque cleanup with a twist

  11-10-2024 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Keep Albuquerque Beautiful and the Solid Waste Management Department are hosting a Bosque cleanup event with a twist.Participants in the Dash for the Trash event will compete with one another to see who can collect the most litter while jogging or walking through the Bosque.
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• PHOTOS: Northern lights seen across New Mexico

  11-10-2024 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A severe solar storm impacting Earth brought northern lights to portions of the U.S. on Thursday, including New Mexico. All across northern New Mexico, a rare spectacle of the northern lights could be seen.Northern Lights in El Macho Canyon in Pecos | Photo by Sabrina Varela
  Northern Lights in Santa Fe | Photo by Theresa BeyerNorthern Lights over New Mexico | Photo by Jennifer WootenNorthern lights over Farmington | Photo by Zackk BegayNorthern Lights over Albuquer
  
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• NMDOT creates Traffic Safety Garden for kids

  11-10-2024 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation created a Traffic Safety Garden where kids can practice positive traffic safety behavior. The garden is located at NMDOT's campus in Santa Fe and is open to the public throughout the month.Children can learn and practice using crosswalks, looking both ways for oncoming traffic, recognizing stop and yield signs, and facing traffic while walking. Story continues below
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• Serving a taste of New Mexico: How Chile Traditions prepares for Balloon Fiesta crowds

  11-10-2024 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta is in full swing, and attendees come to the park in droves to experience the spectacle. While waiting for the balloons to go up, many look to grab a bite to eat and drink to help them warm up.For the vendors, it is an early morning in a warm tent, filled with nonstop burrito wrapping, as they fulfill food and drink orders across vendor row. Hundreds of people line up to get a taste of New Mexico."There's always hotdogs and turkey legs. It alwa
  
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• A simple start: The history of Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It is an event that thousands look forward to every October in the Duke City, but what came to be known as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta had quite the simple start. Organizers celebrating what was known at the time as "The First Annual KOB Radio and Television International Balloon Festival," in honor of the radio station's 50th anniversary, reached out the the pilot Sid Cutter to arrange something unique for the party, and he did not disappoi
  
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• Fidelity data breach exposed info from 77,000 customers: Was your account compromised?

  11-10-2024 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Thousands of Fidelity Investments customers may have had their personal information stolen amid a data breach that occurred in August of this year, according to the financial firm.The breach took place between August 17–19, with Fidelity becoming aware of the activity on Aug. 19, according to a spokesperson for the company. Fidelity stopped access to the “third party” who had breached the accounts on the 19th, and subsequently launched an investigation “
  
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• Record Breaking Heat Returns

  11-10-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  Record and near-record breaking heat has once again returned to New Mexico. The warm temperatures will be sticking around through the weekend.
  A combination of an upper level ridge over the state of New Mexico and a high pressure system over the bootheel are stifling rain chances and increasing temperatures. The high pressure and ridge formed earlier this week and will be sticking around through Saturday. The pair will be bringing more record breaking heat on Saturday.There is a small amount of
  
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• Bernalillo County GO Bond would provide funding for parks and rec projects

  11-10-2024 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Early absentee voting started earlier this week in New Mexico. Along with casting ballots for candidates, voters can also choose to support General Obligation (GO) Bonds. These GO bonds provide additional funding for local projects.
  In Bernalillo County there will be six GO Bonds. GO Bond Question Three could send $11.7 million in funding to parks and recreation projects in and around Albuquerque. Over $2 million is specifically earmarked for the Mesa Del So
  
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• Limited-edition ‘Wicked’ Stanley cups are coming to Target this weekend

  11-10-2024 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Tumblers fit for Elphaba and GlindaPart one of the film adaptation of “Wicked” hits theaters across the U.S. next month, and to say we’re excited to visit Oz would be just a bit of an understatement. If you’re looking forward to seeing Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande take the big screen as the Wicked Witches, make sure you’re ready before the movie comes out. You might want
  
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• PHOTOS: 2024 Special Shape Rodeo takes to the sky

  11-10-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, October 11, the International Balloon Fiesta held its Special Shape Rodeo. A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000sAll sorts of balloons, silly shapes or not, took to the skies after a green flag was presented during the pilot briefing. In the images below, you can see the atmosphere on the field as balloons inflated and took off.The sun is rising, and balloons begin to take off.
  Two men wave goodbye to the spectators below
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• Dog found tied to pole in Florida during Hurricane Milton has a fitting new name, rescue facility says

  11-10-2024 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The dog that was found tied to a fence on a Florida highway during evacuations ahead of Hurricane Milton is rehabilitating at an animal rescue facility in Tallahassee, according to a representative from the Leon County Humane Society.The dog was initially spotted by a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol on Wednesday, along a section of Interstate 75 near Tampa.Video taken by the trooper showed the dog, unable to move from the fence, standing in a pool of water that
  
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