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• BCSO: Rio Bravo closed at 2nd St. after body found in road

  19-06-2024 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy's are closing eastbound and westbound Rio Bravo at 2nd St. after a person was found dead in the road.BCSO says deputies are on scene and investigating the incident. No other information is available. The Rio Bravo will remain closed while deputies investigate. This is a developing story.
  
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• Summer program helps Albuquerque students prepare for next school year

  27-06-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A special summer program in Albuquerque is helping some students prepare for the next school year. Horizons Albuquerque is helping low-income students in grades first through 11 with the goal of advancing educational equity."This program is really important because many of the students we work with fall behind during the summer, and this is an opportunity for them to continue their academics through the summer and prepare for the next grade level," said
  
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• Freedom 4th 2024: What you need to know

  27-06-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's Freedom 4th celebration is happening from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Balloon Fiesta Park on Thursday, July 4. This is a free, rain-or-shine event and will include fun for the whole family including food, drinks, music, activities, and more. Alcoholic beverages will be available from local vendors at the Cantina. This is a non-smoking event.The event will feature a full day of entertainment starting at 4:00 p.m. There will be a 4th of July cerem
  
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• Former Albuquerque police officer pleads no contest to shoplifting charges

  27-06-2024 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While Albuquerque police crackdown on rampant shoplifting city wide, a now former Albuquerque Police Department Officer has pled to charges tied to swapping out price tags.Story continues below
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• Showers continue overnight, more heavy rain possible Thursday

  27-06-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms have been dropping heavy rain across parts of New Mexico Wednesday. Another round of heavy rain will be possible with more showers and storms on Thursday.
  Widespread showers and storms continue to develop across New Mexico Wednesday afternoon. These storms have been capable of heavy, torrential rainfall. Some of this rain has also been falling over burn scar areas, where Flash Flood Warnings are in effect. It is also another hot day, especially for areas that are still hanging
  
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• Durango train debuts evening "Highline Express" in July

  27-06-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – Both locals and visitors in Durango will soon have a new scenic train excursion on the iconic Highline this summer. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is adding the evening "Highline Express" starting July 1. Durango residents push to make Animas View Drive saferPeople will see stunning views from 400 feet above the Animas River and across the famous Highline and horseshoe curve. It will be the shortest summer excursion at three-and-a-half hou
  
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• California man headed to prison for transporting heroin on New Mexico train

  26-06-2024 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After trying to bring heroin across state lines, a man from California has been sentenced to 151 months in federal prison. The U.S. Department of Justice says Mario A. Serna had the heroin in a false compartment in his bag.Serna was on a train in Bernalillo County, New Mexico when the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency caught him with several kilograms of heroin. In a plea agreement, he admitted to planning on taking the heroin to North Carolina for distribution. New Mex
  
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• NM Attorney General vows to go after price-gouging businesses around Ruidoso

  26-06-2024 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – While hundreds of home and business owners recover from the devastating Ruidoso-area wildfires, the state's top prosecutor says some businesses are taking advantage of locals through "price-gouging."Wildfire ResourcesHere’s how to donate to victims of fires in Ruidoso areaLatest Video ForecastLatest on South Fork Fire
  Latest on Salt FireNew Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez made his message clear Wednesday: his office will go after businesses tryi
  
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• New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority seeks contractors to rehabilitate homes

  26-06-2024 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority is looking for contractors to renovate homes throughout the state. The authority said its home rehabilitation program does not have a service provider in eight counties.New Mexico Game and Fish Department selling leftover deer licensesThe program offers repairs and upgrades to roofs, plumbing, and major housing systems. It also provides energy-saving improvements. Up to $5 million in funding is available.
  
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• Albuquerque man facing more than 80 years in prison after violating plea deal

  26-06-2024 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who violated his plea deal in a murder case before he was sentenced is now facing additional time. Josef Tony pled guilty to two counts of first-degree murder, armed robbery, and more in April. Albuquerque man admits to killing 2 people in 2021 crime spreeIn 2021, Toney shot and killed Aerial Mallam and Jessica Lucero during a robbery at the Aztec Village Apartments on Montgomery. As part of his plea deal, Toney was facing up to 34 years behind bars. H
  
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• New Mexico Game and Fish Department selling leftover deer licenses

  26-06-2024 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – If you are looking to hunt deer in New Mexico this year or next year, you are in luck. The New Mexico Game and Fish Department has 630 leftover deer licenses for sale. Federal government giving New Mexico $49.8 million for federal public landsThose interested must possess a game hunting license in order to purchase a deer license online.New Mexico residents can apply on Wednesday. All non-residents will have to wait until Thursday.
  
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• Rio Rancho Fire and PD holding school supply drive in July

  26-06-2024 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho Police and Fire Departments are joining forces with Rio Rancho Public Schools to get school supplies out to local children in need. On July 16, community members are invited to bring donated supplies to the Premiere 14 Movie Theater near Unser and Southern Blvd. Federal government giving New Mexico $49.8 million for federal public landsPeople will be able to buy a discounted ticket to a special screening of the upcoming animated kid's movie Des
  
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• UNM Police searching for stabbing suspect

  26-06-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Police are looking for a man they said stabbed someone in the arm. Police say the man grabbed the victim's backpack and taunted them before pulling out a knife and stabbing them in the tricep. Albuquerque Police arrest man caught inside a bait carThe suspect is described as a Native American man, between 5'7" and 5'9" tall, with dark hair, white tennis shoes, and a black baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeSto
  
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• New Mexico ranked as #1 state for pedestrian deaths in 2023

  26-06-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows New Mexico had the highest rate of pedestrian traffic fatalities compared to all other states in 2023. That is the third year in a row that New Mexico has ranked at the top.New Mexico had an average of 4.68 pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people, according to preliminary data from January through December of 2023. That's more than double the national average.Story Continues BelowPreliminary d
  
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• Albuquerque Police arrest man caught inside a bait car

  26-06-2024 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 34-year-old Juan Magana after being caught in a bait car Tuesday morning.Home Run Derby X will give locals a chance to compete with MLB LegendsSurveillance video shows Magana get into a bait car near Gibson and Yale around 6:30 a.m. Multiple cameras inside the vehicle capture Magana driving the vehicleand speaking on the phone with an unknown person. Moments later APD disabled the vehicle near Garfield and Stan
  
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• Showers and storms lead to flooding concerns throughout the evening

  26-06-2024 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  A big surge of moisture has begun to move into New Mexico today. This will work as fuel for more showers and storms to develop afternoon. With even more moisture in the atmosphere to work with, storms will be capable of even heavier rainfall. Because of this, burn scar flash flooding is likely over the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon and Ruidoso wildfire burn scar areas by the afternoon. A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the Salt Fire Burn Scar area through this evening. Locally heavy rainfall
  
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• City of Las Vegas sees slight increase in water production, continues to limit water usage

  26-06-2024 19:51 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Las Vegas said it has seen a slight increase in water production on Wednesday, however, it is still not enough. The city is still asking residents to limit water usage after heavy rains hit the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire burn scar and washed soot and debris into the city’s water supply. The state responds to the water need in Las Vegas following floodingThe city's normal consuption is 1.5-1.7 million gallons per day. on Tuesday, the c
  
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• Man facing prison after threatening phone call to New Mexico district attorney

  26-06-2024 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A man from Ohio is facing prison time after pleading guilty to threatening the district attorney in Doña Ana County. Donald Walter Fowler, 47, left a voicemail for the judge in 2023.In October of 2023, Fowler threatened District Attorney Gerald Byers, using racist epithets and making sexual references, according to the plea agreement. Fowler also said, “there should be a noose in your future.” New Mexico governor champions
  
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• Celebrity Historian Raffi Andonian speaks on the 1924 act that granted citizenship to Native Americans

  26-06-2024 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This month marks the 100th anniversary of a citizenship act that granted citizenship to Native Americans. Celebrity Historian Raffi Andonian speaks the significance of that act.
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• 'Ultra rare' $500 banknote from 1930s to be auctioned off

  26-06-2024 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An "ultra rare" $500 banknote from the 1930s is set to be auctioned off Wednesday.According to Hansons Auctioneers, the banknote was printed 90 years ago and is part of a major collection of rare USA notes uncovered in Wales.William Hayward, a coin/banknote valuer at Hansons, said the banknote is rare for a number of reasons. For starters, Hayward said just having a $500 note in your pocket in 1934 would have been extremely unusual.
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• Families impacted by South Fork, Salt fire getting extension to file federal taxes

  26-06-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Following the disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), those impacted by the wildfires and flooding near Ruidoso, New Mexico can qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).The IRS will waive some fees and offer filing extensions for those living in the disaster area. The IRS will automatically identify taxpayers in the disaster area and offer relief, but those who live outside the disaster area or who hav
  
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• Families impacted by South Fork, Salt fire getting extension to file federal, state taxes

  26-06-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  *Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include information about state tax extensions.RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Following the disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), those impacted by the wildfires and flooding near Ruidoso, New Mexico can qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as well as the State of New Mexico.The IRS will waive some fees and offer filing extensions for those living in the disaster area. The IRS wil
  
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• Federal government giving New Mexico $49.8 million for federal public lands

  26-06-2024 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of the Interior is giving local New Mexico governments nearly $50 million to help maintain community services and public lands. The money helps support firefighting, education, construction, water resources, and more.Local governments are not able to tax some federal lands, so the payment makes up for the lack of tax revenue. The payments are called "Payments in Lieu of Taxes." Confusion over New Mexico’s financial disclosure laws mig
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Wildfire recovery, Water shortage, Hot and stormier, Bird research, ABQ Concert Band

  26-06-2024 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Ruidoso resident describes staying behind to help others while wildfires ragedOfficials remind people not to fly drones near Ruidoso wildfire areasBernalillo County Commissioners pick new county managerNon-profit asks for donations to build improvements at off-leash dog park in Santa FeAnimal Humane New Mexico rescues cats from Las VegasCity adding new bike lanes, more safety features to Louisiana BoulevardBiden to pardon veterans convicted under former military law banni
  
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• Confusion over New Mexico's financial disclosure laws might be the reason dozens of politicians don't report an income

  26-06-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico law requires state lawmakers and some appointed officials to disclose potential conflicts of interests through public financial disclosure filings. The documents play a key role in ensuring fair play among lawmakers, but a KRQE investigation reveals dozens of lawmakers and legislative candidates didn't report an income, and some state officials that simply say lawmakers don't always have to report while others say reporting is required.KRQE News 13 r
  
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• Stormier weather after temperatures heat-up

  26-06-2024 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  Muggier air is seeping into the region from the west with Pacific moisture funneling in and from the east with Gulf of Mexico moisture also funneling in. Higher pressure aloft will drift farther to the east-northeast, allowing for both sources of moisture to fire off thunderstorms after the heat-up. Along with partly to mostly clear skies from the morning into the early afternoon for most of New Mexico, temperatures will rise into the 80's, 90's, and triple digits from north to south.Forecast Co
  
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• Stormier after the heat-up

  26-06-2024 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  Muggier air is seeping into the region from the west with Pacific moisture funneling in and from the east with Gulf of Mexico moisture also funneling in. Higher pressure aloft will drift farther to the east-northeast, allowing for both sources of moisture to fire off thunderstorms after the heat-up. Along with partly to mostly clear skies from the morning into the early afternoon for most of New Mexico, temperatures will rise into the 80's, 90's, and triple digits from north to south. Then, the
  
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• Burn scar flash flooding likely in parts of New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday

  26-06-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Higher moisture moves into New Mexico Wednesday. This will bring more showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, along with heavier rain and a higher risk of burn scar flash flooding.Isolated and scattered storms developed again across New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Major burn scar areas stayed mostly dry today, with the exception of the Cerro Pelado in the Jemez early this afternoon. A few spotty storms are continuing tonight in southern New Mexico. It's also a very hot day, with many areas cli
  
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• UPDATE: 3rd body found in Sunland Park desert

  26-06-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Sunland Park Department helped in the recovery of another body out in the desert on Tuesday afternoon, June 25, the department said via its X social media account.Sunland Park Fire has now helped with three body recovery operations in less than 24 hours.
  This latest incident happened in the desert area northwest of the 1000 block of Camino Real Avenue, Sunland Park Fire said. They assisted Border Patrol, Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Med
  
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• Ruidoso resident describes staying behind to help others while wildfires raged

  26-06-2024 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – As thousands fled the fast-moving flames in Ruidoso, disabled U.S. Army veteran and part-time security guard Don Spencer stayed to help in any way he could. The Ruidoso area had been his family's home for decades. "My mom moved here in 1969, and, uh, it's kind of been home ever since," said Spencer.Wildfire ResourcesHere’s how to donate to victims of fires in Ruidoso areaLatest Video ForecastLatest on South Fork Fire
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