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• Candlelight vigil honors 'Por Vida' tattoo shop owner John 'Bale' Sisneros

  16-11-2024 02:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday was an emotional evening for friends and family of John "Bale" Sisneros after a gunman went into Por Vida Tattoo on Thursday and fatally shot the owner. Friends and those who knew John "Bale" Sisneros said he was so much more than a tattoo artist.  "Yesterday was a very, very sad day. It hit us all really hard," said Ernie C'deBaca, CEO of Hispano Chamber of Commerce.   Luna County family awarded $7 million after deputy-i
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024- Week 13

  16-11-2024 07:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The postseason is heating up for high school football in New Mexico. Here is a look at scores and highlights from week 13 of Friday Night Football.Los Lunas: 7 — Cleveland: 57Game of the Week
  Las Cruces: 17 — Volcano Vista: 3Rio Rancho: 17 — Centennial: 43Highland: 0 — Roswell: 42Mayfield: 21 — Deming: 7Chaparral: 6 — Bernalillo: 37St. Pius joins the show
  Espanola Valley: 28 — Taos: 0Kidzz Mechanical Kick Return of t
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 – Week 13

  16-11-2024 06:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in a match-up to determine who was the toughest on the field that week. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football and named a New Mexico Ford Dealers Built Tough Team. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes gets bragging rights on being the Built Tough Team for the week! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Friday at 11 p.m. during the New Mexico F
  
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• Mora County, others sue federal government for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire damages

  16-11-2024 06:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More than two years after the U.S. government started New Mexico's largest wildfire and Mora County is taking the feds to court. It comes aver the county said the total loss and from the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon (HPCC) fire is in the billions.Burning more than 340,000 acres and destroying homes and generational land in its path, the HPCC fire in 2022 is New Mexico's largest wildfire.Now, the County of Mora, local electric utility, and Las Vegas school district are
  
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• Lobo basketball takes on Madison Square Garden for Pitino coaching matchup

  16-11-2024 06:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Once again, UNM head coach Richard Pitino and his Lobo basketball team will play against hall of fame coach Rick Pitino. This time, its in Madison Square Garden against a rising St. John's team.Both the Lobos and Red Storm enter the game 3-0. St. Johns is currently ranked No. 22 in the country, which is the spot previously held by UCLA prior to losing to UNM.
  This will be the fourth meeting between Richard and Rick. Richard one the previous matchup in 2022 8
  
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• Wetter end to the weekend

  16-11-2024 06:36 via krqe.com
  
  It has been a lovely day across New Mexico with mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures. However, it has been a little on the windy side.
  A low pressure system has moved into the Great Basin this afternoon. This low pressure system has increases southwesterly flow through the state today. Particularly in western New Mexico. Wind gusts up to 50 mph were reached across western New Mexico. The metro even saw gusts up to 40 mph. The gusts will calm down a little bit tonight. Though they will pick u
  
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• New Mexico substitute teacher accused of having relationship with student

  16-11-2024 06:33 via krqe.com
  
  ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) – An Estancia High School substitute teacher is in custody as she is facing charges for having a relationship with a student.Court documents alleged 30-year-old Michaela Ford was caught on school surveillance camera intimately hugging a student. When she was caught, she reportedly told the principal to not tell her husband.Ford is being held at the Torrance County Detention Center.
  
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• Pop-up bar featured at Albuquerque Sunport

  16-11-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There's a new pop-up bar at the Albuquerque Sunport.The Dos Equis New Mexico Fiesta Bar will give travelers a place to drink and unwind as they wait for their flight.It will be open for nine months as other concessions will be closing for construction as part of the Sunport's renovation. The bar will offer a selection of beer, classic cocktails, and wine.
  The new and improved concourses are expected to be completed by the spring of next year.
  
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• ABQ artist holds live tattoo performance for 'Sublime Hallucinations' book launch

  16-11-2024 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque artist Ray Kim showed off her skills in a live self-tattoo performance.During the event, she celebrated the culmination of a six-month residency with a local print shop by launching her new book Sublime Hallucinations."It was basically taking this, like little idea about, like, this very broad topic, like the decolonized history of tattooing, and then finding the thread that sort of connects it to me, and I am someone who has, like, a history of
  
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• What is the ideal number of credit cards?

  16-11-2024 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Having multiple credit cards can help boost your credit score, but that doesn't mean it's the right decision for everyone.Your FICO credit score is based on five categories, with some more important than others: Payment history (35%), amounts owed (30%), length of credit history (15%), new credit (10%) and credit mix (10%).When you have more than one credit card, that second category, "amounts owed," could benefit. That's because the amount of debt you have is not as importa
  
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• Thousands of Netflix users report outages during Tyson-Paul boxing match

  16-11-2024 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Just as thousands of Netflix users flocked to the app to stream Friday night's head-to-head boxing match between champion Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, the stream crashed.According to Downdetector, which tracks outages in real-time, at least 98,000 people reported Netflix outages on Friday night. ‘Missing’ actress posts video online, family vows to refund GoFundMe donationsThe event began at 8 p.m. ET and featured a variety of smaller matches ahead
  
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• FBI investigates offensive messages targeting Hispanic, LGBTQ people

  16-11-2024 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Officials shared that high school Hispanic and LGBTQIA students are receiving offensive messages saying they’ve been selected for deportation or re-education camps.“Although we have not received reports of violent acts stemming from these offensive messages, we are evaluating all reported incidents and engaging with the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division,” the FBI wrote in a release. “We are also sharing information with our law enforcement par
  
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• Barelas community remembers Por Vida Tattoo owner after shooting

  16-11-2024 02:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Barelas community is in mourning on Friday after a gunman went into Por Vida Tattoo on Thursday and fatally shot the owner. Friends and those who knew John "Bale" Sisneros said he was so much more than a tattoo artist.  "Yesterday was a very, very sad day. It hit us all really hard," said Ernie C'deBaca, CEO of Hispano Chamber of Commerce.   Luna County family awarded $7 million after deputy-involved crash kills baby"He will
  
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• NMDOT celebrates new bridge in Valencia County

  16-11-2024 02:44 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is celebrating the completion of a new bridge in Valencia County. State and local leaders have cut the ribbon on the bridge along Highway 109 in Jarales, south of Belen.Crews also rebuilt nearly three-quarters of a mile over the railroad tracks, added new signs, and improved drainage and erosion control.NMDOT said this bridge is a long time coming, finally giving drivers a way to cross over railroad tra
  
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• New owners plan to revive historic Wild West-era hotel in northern New Mexico

  16-11-2024 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  CIMARRON, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been three months since the historic St. James hotel closed its doors in Cimarron, leaving a big hole in that small community. However, next month, new owners are ready to revive the place and reopen to visitors.The new owners are a father-daughter duo, who run lodging businesses in Red River and Taos. They plan to keep the St. James mostly the same.
  Chad Mantz discovered the closure of the St. James along with thousands of other people through Facebook. B
  
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• Santa Fe man charged after crash sends 2 children to hospital

  16-11-2024 02:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe authorities have arrested a man suspected of driving under the influence, crashing, and injuring children.The Santa Fe Police Department said on Friday, a two-vehicle crash happened at the Rodeo Roand and Falisteo Road intersection. Two young children were taken to the hospital; one is in critical, but stable, condition.Police believe the victim's vehicle was heading west when a different vehicle was trying to turn right from Rodeo Road onto Galis
  
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• Rain, mountain snow moves into New Mexico this weekend

  16-11-2024 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  A storm will bring widespread rain and mountain snow to New Mexico starting this weekend. Colder air will stick around through the middle of next week.
  A warmer and windier day across New Mexico Friday. Wind gusts have briefly been measured at over 50 mph in Gallup this afternoon. The wind has helped to bring in warmer weather though. Today's wind is a result of an approaching storm that will start bringing isolated showers into central and southern New Mexico by Saturday evening. Temperatures w
  
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• City of Albuquerque hopes to increase GO Bond funds for housing issues

  16-11-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is pouring millions of dollars into tackling the growing housing problems. During a city meeting, the city announced it would be doubling the amount of capital funds given to affordable housing and homeless programs. At the Environmental Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, the city shared they are hoping to grant $20 million toward the housing issue. The Director of the City's Health, Housing and Homelessness Department (HHH
  
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• Luna County family awarded $7 million after deputy-involved crash kills baby

  16-11-2024 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A Luna County family is being awarded $7 million after a former deputy, going more than twice the speed limit, t-boned their car, killing their only son. While the family said this is a meaningful first step, they said their fight for justice is not over."We are one step closer to getting justice for my baby boy, Wyatt," said Isabella Hernandez, mother of Wyatt Franzoy, "He was taken from us too soon, all because of a Luna County Deputy who drove recklessly.""I'll never
  
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• ABQ BioPark's pregnant elephant could give birth soon

  16-11-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the ABQ BioPark continues baby watch for one of their elephants, they're giving the public a closer look into Rozie's prenatal care.Workers are trying to keep her concentrated on strength and endurance because as of November, she is 23 months pregnant. They're also training her to bring the baby to handlers should an emergency arise.Officials think Rozie will deliver in early December.
  
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• APD links man to 2023 murder, issues arrest warrant

  16-11-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have filed an arrest warrant for a man who they linked to a murder last year.On May 24 of last year, Adam Duarte was shot and killed at a casita on Mountain near Rio Grande. The warrant stated Duarte was seen with Bryan Perello and several others at an Albuquerque strip club earlier that night.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘c
  
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• Sylvester Stallone calls Trump 'the second George Washington'

  16-11-2024 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Sylvester Stallone says President-elect Trump is as legendary as America's first commander in chief, praising him as the "second George Washington.""When George Washington defended this country, he had no idea that he was gonna change the world," the "Rocky" star said while speaking at the America First Policy Insititute gala on Thursday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort home in Florida."Because without him, you could imagine what the world would look like," Stallone told the c
  
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• US immigration judges ordered 7K Mexicans deported last month

  16-11-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) - Over 7,100 Mexican nationals were ordered deported from the United States in October - that's more than any other nationality group, according to new data.Head of renowned migrant center wants to work with new administration
  U.S. immigration judges ordered the deportations, which are the most in a decade and culminate a trend in rising number of Mexicans ordered removed from the country, according to data released Friday from Transactional Records Access Clearing
  
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• Ohio colleges could soon be banned from asking students' pronouns on applications

  16-11-2024 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio's public universities could be banned from asking prospective students their preferred pronouns on applications if a new state house bill becomes law.House Bill 686 was introduced this month to prohibit a state institution of higher education from using "any application for student admission that asks for, or contains a field in which an applicant may indicate, an applicant's preferred gender pronouns." Proposed by Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County), the legi
  
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• Reward being offered for information about Mexican wolf's death

  16-11-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  ARIZONA (KRQE) — Federal wildlife officials and animal advocates are offering a $100,000 reward for information about the death of a Mexican wolf.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the wolf was found dead northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona, on November 7. It's unclear how the wolf died, but an investigation is underway.The Western Watersheds Project said the wolf, nicknamed "Hope," played an important role in Mexican wolf conservation. Eastern New Mexico University head rodeo c
  
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• Case could be dismissed for APD officer charged with driving drunk in patrol vehicle

  15-11-2024 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Back in June, a New Mexico State Police officer had an unusual DWI stop because the person he stopped was actually an officer with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). The officer was in uniform and driving his police unit; he turned out to be driving drunk.Now, that APD officer has pleaded guilty, but if he stays out of trouble, that misdemeanor charge could go away.In early June, a state police officer saw an Albuquerque Police Department vehicle going near
  
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• Eastern New Mexico University head rodeo coach accused of embezzlement, animal cruelty

  15-11-2024 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University's head rodeo coach, Albert Flinn, is facing embezzlement and animal cruelty charges. Flinn is accused of keeping school property at his house, selling the program's used scrap metal and pocketing the money, and improperly caring for ENMU's calves and goats.
  Flinn was hired as ENMU's head rodeo coach in 2008. According to the university, he was recently placed on administrative leave due to the investigation.The 24-page affidavit
  
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• Albuquerque woman pleads guilty to killing estranged husband

  15-11-2024 22:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman pleaded guilty in court to killing her estranged husband on the Fourth of July in 2023.Erica Valdez was charged with second-degree murder and now faces up to 25 years in prison. Investigators said Valdez and shot and killed Joel Valdez.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in
  
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• Here's where you can watch holiday TV specials for free

  15-11-2024 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  (KRQE) – November's here and that means our TV schedules are soon to fill up with holiday cheer. Whether animated or live-action, there are plenty of classic Christmas specials to check out for free on the major networks.ABC
  The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular – Sunday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m.CMA Country Christmas – Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m.Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town – Tuesday, December 3 at 8:00 p.m.Olaf's Frozen Adventure – Tuesday, Decemb
  
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• New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department releases 2024 Tax Expenditure Report

  15-11-2024 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department released the 2024 Tax Expenditure Report. According to the report, the gross receipts tax deductions for groceries and prescription drugs were the state's largest tax expenditures.
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  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalEvents: What’s happen
  
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