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• Dog saved after falling over 100 feet at Colorado National Monument

  03-04-2025 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) - What started as a dog owner's worst nightmare ended in a heartwarming ending thanks in part to a multi-agency effort.
  Mesa County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook that an out-of-town visitor and his dog were visiting the Colorado National Monument when they pulled the car over to enjoy the view. When he opened the door to take her along, the dog leaped out of the vehicle and ran toward the ledge. She then fell over 100 feet off the edge before landing on a shelf.A
  
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• Judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of second deported man

  25-04-2025 17:25 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A federal judge in Maryland ordered the return of a second man deported by the Trump administration to a Salvadoran prison, saying his removal violated a court settlement she approved in 2019.U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, a Trump appointee, ordered the return of a Venezuelan man referred to in court documents only as Cristian, while blocking the administration from removing anyone else protected by the settlement.Gallagher said that 20-year-old Cristian was among th
  
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• Newsom: California's economy now 4th-biggest in world after overtaking Japan

  25-04-2025 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - California's economy has grown to overtake yet another foreign country, putting the state at the fourth-largest in the world if it were to be considered separate from the rest of the U.S.Gov. Gavin Newsom, citing new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, made the announcement this week that the state's gross domestic product surpassed Japan's, the Los Angeles Times reports.
  "According to the data, California’s nominal GDP reached
  
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• WATCH: Deputies 'expel' gator from Florida school grounds

  25-04-2025 16:47 via krqe.com
  
  PARRISH, Fla. (WFLA) – Deputies in Manatee County, Florida, had to "expel" a reptilian visitor that unexpectedly showed up at a local high school Tuesday.A team of at least three deputies came to Parrish Community High School that evening and, in true Florida fashion, one arrived with a cowboy hat and a lasso.A large alligator was waiting for them near a fence that sits in front of a pond on the property.Deer wearing hi-visibility vest spotted in MichiganBody camera video showed one deputy
  
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• LA immigration attorney receives DHS email telling her to leave the US despite being a citizen

  25-04-2025 16:24 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - A Los Angeles immigration attorney said she received an email from the Department of Homeland Security telling her to leave the U.S. “immediately” even though she is a U.S. citizen.Harriet Steele said she was stunned when she opened an email sent to her from the federal agency on April 10 that read, “It is time for you to leave the United States.”"I was startled when I first read it,” she told Nexstar's KTLA. Portions of the email also read, “DHS
  
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• Trump: I 'love the concept' of millionaire tax hike, but ‘may not be acceptable to the public’

  25-04-2025 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Donald Trump said in an interview published Friday that he loves the “concept” of raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for some of his policy proposals in a sweeping piece of legislation but acknowledged it may not be “acceptable to the public.”Trump sat down Tuesday for an interview with Time Magazine centered on his first 100 days in office, where he was asked about the idea floated by some Republicans to raise taxes on millionaires to offset the
  
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• Judge to weigh George Santos’s remorse at fraud sentencing

  25-04-2025 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  Former Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) sass and combativeness supercharged his public profile and earned him a devoted following, despite his criminal transgressions. But Friday, he’ll be forced to defend it as he stares down years in prison. The former Congress member’s social media presence is set to take center stage as he returns to a Long Island courtroom Friday morning to receive his criminal sentence for defrauding his campaign donors and the federal government. 
  
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• What happens to DOGE once Elon Musk leaves?

  25-04-2025 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Elon Musk’s plans to wind down his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are raising questions about the future of the cost-cutting push that has defined his brief but controversial tenure in the administration. Musk revealed Tuesday that he will dedicate less time to DOGE starting next month, as Tesla suffers from blowback to his work for Trump, which has spurred dozens of lawsuits, protests and even vandalism.DOGE's general goal is shared broadly among
  
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• Trump, Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

  25-04-2025 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp.U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentine President Javier Milei are among the leaders arriving Friday, the last day Argentine pope will
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Judge arrested, Water treatment, Eastern storms, 911 call released, Miss Indian World

  25-04-2025 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Bernalillo County installs speed cameras on some state roadsWhat’s happening around New Mexico April 25-May 1?Several parks vandalized by juveniles over the course of weeks in Los Alamos CountyAPD: 1 dead after shooting in southeast AlbuquerqueWest Mesa High School students offered pre-apprenticeship trade programAlbuquerque police arrest sex offender accused of having juveniles in his homeMan charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens
  
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• Fort Bliss military crews rescue Alamogordo hiker on Easter

  25-04-2025 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico hiker is battling severe injuries after he fell during a hike in Alamogordo on Easter Day. That incident prompted the military to get involved, leading to a rescue mission in the middle of the night.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital parking
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico April 25-May 1?

  25-04-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from April 25 to May 1.Albuquerque
  April 25-26 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.April 25-26 Annual Spring Plant Sale – Visit Los Altos Park on Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. or Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a diverse range of homegrown heirloom tomatoes, annuals, perennials, herbs, and locally sourced bedding plants.April 26 Spring
  
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• The funeral of Pope Francis: How to watch, what to expect

  25-04-2025 13:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The funeral of Pope Francis will be held Saturday, with proceedings and plans for his final resting place expected to be simpler than those of previous popes.The service will be held at 4 a.m. EDT in St. Peter’s Square in Rome. The funeral will take place after Francis' body lies in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica.You can watch the funeral on this page, or on NewsNation's cable channel and NewsNation’s site and app. Not sure how to wat
  
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• Warmer & windy weather with storms in east New Mexico

  25-04-2025 12:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Very clear skies, light winds, and dry air across the northwestern half of the region have allowed temperatures in the northern areas to start off around the freezing mark or a little bit below. Meanwhile, it's a mild start to the east through the southern communities with some westerly winds going down the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to parts of the East Highlands, but tropical moisture in far eastern areas is leading to some patchy fog.Forecast Conti
  
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• Warmer & breezier with storms later in East New Mexico

  25-04-2025 12:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Very clear skies, light winds, and dry air across the northwestern half of the region have allowed temperatures in the northern areas to start off around the freezing mark or a little bit below. Meanwhile, it's a mild start to the east through the southern communities with some westerly winds going down the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to parts of the East Highlands, but tropical moisture in far eastern areas is leading to some patchy fog.A few spotty s
  
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• Warmer & breezier with storms in East New Mexico

  25-04-2025 12:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Very clear skies, light winds, and dry air across the northwestern half of the region have allowed temperatures in the northern areas to start off around the freezing mark or a little bit below. Meanwhile, it's a mild start to the east through the southern communities with some westerly winds going down the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to parts of the East Highlands, but tropical moisture in far eastern areas is leading to some patchy fog.A few spotty s
  
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• Showers and storms likely for parts of New Mexico Saturday

  25-04-2025 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  A stretch of warm weather continues across New Mexico through the weekend as the winds pick up. Showers and storms are likely for parts of the state by Saturday.High temperatures are above average again Thursday across New Mexico. One isolated storm develop in extreme northeast New Mexico, but the rest of the state has stayed dry again. Winds will start picking up all across New Mexico Friday afternoon, with wind gusts up to 35. This will bring a high fire danger in the Rio Grande Valley Friday
  
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• Miss Indian World contestants at Gathering of Nations compete for prestigious title

  25-04-2025 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With celebrations at Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque kicking off on Thursday, contestants for the next Miss Indian World title are showcasing their talents and cultural pride. Twenty-three contestants from all over the United States and Canada are competing for the prestigious title of Miss Indian World. West Mesa High School students offered pre-apprenticeship trade programFrom traditional dances, language demonstrations, and storytelling, each young wo
  
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• APD: 1 dead after shooting in southeast Albuquerque

  25-04-2025 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are investigating a homicide in southeast Albuquerque. Details are limited, but Albuquerque police officers responded to a shooting around 9 p.m. on Indiana St. near Louisiana Blvd. and Zuni Rd.This is a developing story; KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Several parks vandalized by juveniles over the course of weeks in Los Alamos County

  25-04-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Juvenile crime is an increasing problem across the state, and one northern New Mexico community is urging parents to take action, as it is costing them thousands of dollars.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital parking lot days apartFilm: Do you recog
  
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• Albuquerque woman found guilty of 2nd-degree murder

  25-04-2025 04:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury convicted Kristina Withrow of second-degree murder for the death of Monique Garcia on Thursday. In April 2023, Withrow's son Kristian Crespin shot Garcia. Withrow and Garcia had gotten into an argument when she told Crespin to shoot Garcia. He pled guilty last year and was sentenced to 18 years in prison.Albuquerque police arrest sex offender accused of having juveniles in his homeWithrow was facing a number of charges and will be sentenced at a later
  
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• West Mesa High School students offered pre-apprenticeship trade program

  25-04-2025 02:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a need for more plumbers and electricians, New Mexico is making a push to get more students in trade school, but how those students figure out which trade is most interesting to them is now the focus of a new, first-of-its-kind program in the metro. Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman
  
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• 911 call on Rio Arriba County Sheriff's death released

  25-04-2025 02:53 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time, we are hearing the distraught 911 call from a friend of the Rio Arriba County sheriff, to report the sheriff's death, shedding light on what led up to his body being found in his work vehicle.
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  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital
  
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• UPDATE: Former New Mexico judge, wife arrested following alleged Tren de Aragua member investigation

  25-04-2025 01:29 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A former New Mexico judge and his wife were arrested on Thursday, April 24, after federal law enforcement learned that their tenant, who is an alleged Tren de Aragua gang member, was arrested at the judge's home.
  Photo courtesy of ICE
  Photos courtesy of ICEFormer Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, were taken into custody at a home on North Reymond Street in Las Cruces and charged with tampering with evidence. They both are expected
  
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• New Mexico judge's wife in ICE custody following alleged Tren de Aragua member investigation

  25-04-2025 01:29 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The wife of a former New Mexico judge was taken into custody on Thursday, April 24, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal law enforcement learned that their tenant, who is an alleged Tren de Aragua gang member, was arrested at the judge's home.Alleged Tren de Aragua gang member arrested at Doña Ana County judge’s homeA spokesperson with ICE sent the following statement:"On April 24, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement executed a
  
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• New water treatment facility opening on Albuquerque's westside

  25-04-2025 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a big step forward on the westside to help usher in expected development in the area as the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority said it's finally getting a special treatment plant it needs to provide a lot more clean drinking water there. In the desert near Albuquerque's Petroglyphs, it's a new gem for water treatment that the water authority said should finally address a big problem. "Right now, we have to pull water from the eas
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest sex offender accused of having juveniles in his home

  25-04-2025 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A convicted sex offender who has served prison time for child rape has been arrested again, accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital parking lot days apartFilm: Do you recognize these ‘El Camino:
  
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• Temperatures stay warm with higher winds Friday

  25-04-2025 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  A stretch of warm weather continues across New Mexico through the weekend as the winds pick up. Showers and storms are likely for parts of the state by Saturday.
  High temperatures are above average again Thursday across New Mexico. One isolated storm develop in extreme northeast New Mexico, but the rest of the state has stayed dry again. Winds will start picking up all across New Mexico Friday afternoon, with wind gusts up to 35. This will bring a high fire danger in the Rio Grande Valley Friday
  
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• Lobo basketball to compete in November tournament

  25-04-2025 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Thursday the UNM men's basketball team announced that it will compete in the 2025 Hall of Fame Classic. The two-day tournament in Kanas City, MO will feature UNM, Kansas State, Mississippi State and Nebraska.All four teams that will participate in the tournament finished the 2024-2024 season ranked in the top 75 of the NET. UNM and Mississippi State are both coming off an appearance in the NCAA tournament.UNM has previously played Kansas State six times a
  
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• Sandia High School students compete in annual Food Truck Challenge

  25-04-2025 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local students showed off their culinary and business skills on Thursday. Six teams at Sandia High School went head-to-head in the 11th annual food truck challenge. Where’s the beef? New Mexico organization looks to connect consumers with cattle producersThe students came up with business concepts, logos, and menus ranging from Chinese food to tacos and enchiladas. They also had to develop marketing plans, balance their operating costs, and even c
  
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