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• Can I get an extension if I can't file taxes by April 15?

  13-04-2025 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – There are only a few days left to gather your documents, calm your nerves, and hope for a good tax refund – but if you already know you're unlikely to make the deadline, here's how you can get an extension.The last day to file in 2025 for most people is Tuesday, April 15, but the Internal Revenue Service has a tax deadline extension for those who need a few extra months.If you're planning on pushing back your filing date, you can get an automatic six-month extension using
  
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• ABQ BioPark on how e-recycling helps the environment and endangered species

  23-04-2025 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  Video: Some of our Great Ape-ril coverage at the BioPark.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — This Saturday, ABQ BioPark is holding a free e-waste recycling event at Tingly Beach from 8 a.m. to noon. They're accepting the vast majority of everyday devices — cellphones, laptops, and even those extra cords you can't quite remember the purpose of.Story continues below
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• Death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff under investigation

  23-04-2025 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are continuing to investigate the death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield. According to NMSP's investigation, at around 3 a.m. on April 20, Merrifield's friend received a call from a woman who explained that she and Merrifield were involved in a minor crash in his patrol vehicle; Merrifield was off-duty at the time. Portales police investigate shooting that injured juvenileThe friend found the vehicle about a half-mi
  
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• New details released in death of former child actress Sophie Nyweide

  23-04-2025 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  BENNINGTON, Vt. (KTLA) — New details have emerged surrounding the death of former child actress Sophie Nyweide. Her family announced the loss with a paid online obituary that said Nyweide, 24, “self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death” on April 14. Authorities did not immediately release information about the cause of the "Mammoth" star's passing. However, a press release issued Wednesday by police in Vermont &
  
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• New Mexico woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in fatal drunk driving case

  23-04-2025 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Thoreau, New Mexico woman pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection to a fatal drunk driving incident. Nora Abeita, 50, is facing up to eight years in prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico. Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge’s homeCourt records show Abeita and John Doe, among others, drank alcohol together on May 28, 202
  
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• Family horrified as boater appears to run over manatees in Florida

  23-04-2025 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A disturbing video recorded on Saturday in Florida appears to show a boater driving right over a group of manatees.The family that recorded the video said they first noticed several manatees and had their phones out to record them, when they saw another boater rapidly approaching.In the video, you can hear the family trying to warn the other boater about the manatees directly in front of him."You can hear my mom and my brother in the video. We were yelling and we
  
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• Albuquerque community centers to start 'lottery-style' registration for summer programs

  23-04-2025 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Community centers across Albuquerque are offering all-day summer programming for ages five through 15. The high demand for these programs calls for a lottery-style registration process that opens on April 28.Story continues below
  New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base?Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movieCrime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge’s homeTrending: NM Supreme Court rules
  
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• Where is New Mexico on WalletHub's list of most gambling addicted states?

  23-04-2025 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – WalletHub recently released its list of most gambling addicted states. According to WalletHub's study, the gambling industry made $71.9 billion in revenue last year. WalletHub compared east state across 20 key metrics including, casinos per capita, percentage of adults with gambling disorders, gambling related arrests per capita and more.New Mexico ranked near the middle of the list at 29th overall. In some individual metrics New Mexico ranked 5th in ga
  
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• Warm weather across New Mexico through the weekend

  23-04-2025 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are continuing to climb across New Mexico this afternoon. The warmth will be lasting through the weekend.
  Temperatures above seasonable averages are continuing across New Mexico this afternoon. Carlsbad is forecasted to hit 91 degrees this afternoon. Other cities, like Roswell, are forecasted to hit 89 degrees, but could warm up to 90 is the clouds stay away. These warm to hot temperatures are expected to stick around through the weekend.Forecast Continues Below
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• Trial underway for man accused in fatal road rage shooting

  23-04-2025 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial is underway for Tristan Salais, accused in a fatal road rage shooting in 2022. Jesse Lovato, 50, was killed in the shooting near Montano and Rio Grande in Albuquerque.
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  New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base?Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movieCrime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge’s homeTrending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are
  
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• City of Albuquerque launches online public restroom map

  23-04-2025 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has launched a new online map showing the locations of public restrooms.The city said it maintains 89 public bathroom facilities, some of which are located at libraries and community centers, parks, and golf courses. The online map shows which bathrooms are open,closed, and ones that are only open during specific events.interactive map of public restrooms.Story continues below
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• Max is rolling out paid account sharing: What to know

  23-04-2025 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — This week, Warner Bros. Discovery announced its streaming service Max — previously HBO Max — would begin rolling out a new feature allowing subscribers to "add on" extra members to their accounts for an additional fee. Max is the latest streaming platform to implement a paid "extra member" approach, which Netflix also adopted years ago.These types of features are widely viewed as an attempt to crack down on password sharing, though WBD has not directly indicated thi
  
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• Would $5K 'baby bonus' be enough to boost US birth rate?

  23-04-2025 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump has backed what a published report said was a $5,000 “baby bonus” for women who give birth to help reverse a decline in the U.S. birth rate.What we know about the potential $5K baby bonusWhen asked Tuesday in the Oval Office about the possibility of providing a financial reward to women who give birth, Trump responded, “Sounds like a good idea to me.”The $5,000 “baby bonus” was first reported this week by t
  
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• Remains of woman, child found near Gilgo Beach identified by police

  23-04-2025 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (WPIX) – The remains of a woman and child, possibly linked to the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, have been identified by police in New York, almost 30 years after their disappearance.Some remains were discovered on June 28, 1997, stuffed inside a plastic tub in a state park in West Hempstead on Long Island. Investigators previously referred to these remains as "Peaches," a name given to the victim based on a tattoo found on her body. More remains, and the skeleta
  
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• New Growers Market coming to Winrock Town Center

  23-04-2025 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new weekly outdoor market is coming to Albuquerque.  Winrock Town Center's Growers Market debuts Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Winrock Park.Story continues below
  New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base?Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movieCrime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge’s homeTrending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits
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• New Mexico offering Route 66 Centennial celebration grants

  23-04-2025 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the second year the New Mexico Tourism Department is offering communities an opportunity to invest in special events and improvements for the upcoming 100th anniversary of Route 66. The Route 66 Centennial Grant Program started in 2024 and resulted in $1.5 million on grants awarded to nine communities. Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movieThe department is offering grants to support events, experiences, infrastructure, destination enhancements and
  
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• Why the Ice Bucket Challenge is back after more than a decade

  23-04-2025 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) – Has your social media feed suddenly been full of people doing the Ice Bucket Challenge? No, you didn't travel back in time 10 years — the trend is making a comeback, but this time with a new intended beneficiary.
  It’s been more than a decade since the viral Ice Bucket Challenge launched in an attempt to raise awareness about ALS.
  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the b
  
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• Vance says it's 'pretty crazy' he met Pope Francis right before he died

  23-04-2025 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday reflected on his meeting with Pope Francis, which came just hours before the pontiff died earlier this week."I thought a lot about that. It's pretty crazy, actually," Vance told reporters in India when asked about being one of the last officials to meet with the Pope.
  "Obviously, when I saw him, I didn't know that he had less than 24 hours still on this Earth," Vance added. "I think it was a great blessing. But, you know, he saw a lot of pe
  
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• Upcoming food drive benefits APS McKinney-Vento program

  23-04-2025 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Providing support for students in need, that's what the Albuquerque Public Schools McKinney-Vento program is all about. Recently they have teamed up with APS Activities Director Leslie Coe to put on the Spring Into Action Food Drive.
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  New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base?Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movieCrime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge’s homeT
  
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• 'It’s a reflection of who we are': South Valley Pride Day kicks off April 27

  23-04-2025 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  Video: Our coverage from the 30th celebration.BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — The 32nd annual South Valley Pride day is coming up on Sunday. The event will have live music, food trucks, and more to celebrate the community and culture of the South Valley.Story continues below
  New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base?Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movieCrime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge’s homeTrending: NM
  
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• ACLU New Mexico condemns military's role at southern border

  23-04-2025 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico released a statement condemning the military's role at the international border in southern New Mexico. Military authorized to detain undocumented immigrants in New MexicoU.S. Northern Command (Northcom) announced Monday that troops can now temporarily detain and search trespassers, provide medical assistance and implement crowd control on the military-controlled land until appropriate law enforcement ca
  
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• Local vendors featured at Mother's Day Pop-up event

  23-04-2025 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency Business Center and the City of Albuquerque are teaming up for the Local Love Mother's Day Pop-up event.The event will be April 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Business Resource Center (700 4th St. SW).Story continues below
  New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base?Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movieCrime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County
  
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• Former NFL kicker Jay Feely running for Congress

  23-04-2025 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Former NFL kicker Jay Feely launched a bid for an open House seat in Arizona on Tuesday, seeking to become the latest to cross over from sports to politics. Feely is running as a Republican for the state’s 5th Congressional District, hoping to succeed Rep. Andy Biggs (R), who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor next year. The former player-turned-sports-analyst pitched himself as a strong supporter of President Donald Trump and highlighted his experience on a
  
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• Sandia Labs to conduct experiment at Kirtland Air Force Base

  23-04-2025 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Laboratories is planning a controlled fire experiment Thursday at the Thermal Test Complex Site on Kirtland Air Force Base.Story continues below
  New Mexico Insiders: What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base?Film: Balloon Fiesta showcased in new Hallmark movieCrime: Alleged Venezuelan gang member arrested at Doña County judge’s homeTrending: NM Supreme Court rules that 911 dispatchers are liable in emergency call lawsuits
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• Man charged with impersonating officer, using stun gun on people in downtown Austin

  23-04-2025 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A man accused of impersonating an officer and pointing a stun gun at people in downtown Austin April 13 was arrested by the Austin Police Department on multiple charges.Around 2 a.m., APD responded to multiple 911 calls about a man reportedly pointing a stun gun at people near West Sixth and Nueces Streets.Jason Parnell, 35. (Courtesy: Austin Police Department)
  When officers got there, they found a man - later identified as 35-year-old Jason M. Parnell - fitting the description
  
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• WATCH: Manhole explodes, narrowly missing grandmother and her 2 grandkids

  23-04-2025 17:11 via krqe.com
  
  POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (WTEN) - A family had a close call with a manhole explosion in Poughkeepsie, New York, on Saturday, according to the city's fire department.
  At about 1:34 p.m., the City of Poughkeepsie Fire Department responded to a report of a manhole explosion on Academy Street with people possibly injured. At least two other manholes also exploded down the block and on the corner of Academy Street and Church Street, the department said.Story continues below
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• Trump economic approval rating falls to 37 percent: Survey

  23-04-2025 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - President Trump is seeing a drop in economic approval as concerns rise over his sweeping tariff agenda, which he argues would revitalize manufacturing domestically, according to a new survey.The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Wednesday, found that just 37 percent of Americans approved of Trump’s handling of the economy — down 5 points since he returned to the Oval Office earlier this year. It is the lowest figure on the topic spanning both of his presidential terms, the po
  
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• Popular social media chef says he's cancer-free after given 30% chance to live

  23-04-2025 17:04 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Kevin Ashton, a sorority chef and content creator with millions of followers on social media, says he's "essentially cancer-free" after originally being given a 30% chance of survival.In September 2023, Ashton, a chef at the University of Nevada Pi Beta Phi sorority house, was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma.
  "My prognosis wasn't that good," he said in a post over the weekend. "And trust me, that kind of news changes your life."Often referred to by his followers as the
  
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• Wildfire in New Jersey triples in size overnight, threatens more than 1,300 structures

  23-04-2025 17:03 via krqe.com
  
  OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (WPIX) – An aggressive wildfire in southern New Jersey forced the evacuations of roughly 3,000 people on Tuesday, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.New Jersey Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency on Wednesday amid the ongoing Jones Road wildfire in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near Lacey, Ocean and Barnegat townships. The blaze nearly tripled in size overnight, growing to about 8,500 acres, fire officials said.Interactive ma
  
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• DeSantis faces growing storm over Hope Florida controversy

  23-04-2025 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing growing backlash over allegations involving an organization linked to his wife’s signature welfare assistance program Hope Florida.The controversy concerns a $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation, which is tied to first lady Casey DeSantis’s welfare assistance program Hope Florida and has led to criticism from some state House Republicans. Critics argue that this money was inappropriately used to help campaign against
  
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