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• Firefighter injured in apartment fire in northwest Albuquerque

  26-03-2025 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said a firefighter was injured while crews battled an apartment fire in northwest Albuquerque. AFR said a two-story dwelling caught on fire on McMahon Blvd. near Golf Course Rd. and Ellison Dr. Woman accused of damaging 21 government vehicles in AlbuquerqueIt took crews about two hours to get the fire under control. AFR said there was heavy smoke, fire, and water damage to several occupancies. The cause of the fire is under investigat
  
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• RECALL: Thousands of pounds of Our Family coffee mislabeled

  29-03-2025 21:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling several thousands of pounds of ground coffee that were distributed across the U.S. after it was discovered the caffeinated grounds were mislabeled as decaffeinated.Some bags of Our Family Traverse City Cherry Artificially Flavored Decaf Light Roast ground coffee are being recalled due to mislabeling (Courtesy of Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA)
  The recall, issued by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, affects 12-ounce bags of Our Family
  
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• Job tenure is down: Here's what to do before you quit

  29-03-2025 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Thinking about changing jobs? You’re in good company. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans are staying in the same job for shorter periods of time than in the past.The length of time you’ve worked for your current employer is called your job tenure. In 2014, the median job tenure – across all age groups, occupations, and industries – was 4.6 years. In 2024, it dropped to 3.9 years. In fact, job tenure is now the shortest i
  
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• Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from the rubble

  29-03-2025 20:08 via krqe.com
  
  BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city.The new total is a sharp rise compared to the 1,002 total announced just hours earlier, underlining the difficulty of confirming casualties over a widespread region and
  
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• Meet the DOGE team

  29-03-2025 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Several members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) made their first public appearance as a team to make the case for their cost-cutting efforts amid growing pushback.The tech billionaire and seven DOGE staffers sat for an interview with Fox News host Bret Baier on Thursday, discussing their push to slash $1 trillion of government spending. Here’s who’s on the DOGE team:Steve DavisSteve Davis, who has worked alongside Musk for years,
  
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• Why do gas prices always have an extra 9/10 of a cent added on?

  29-03-2025 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – In case gas prices weren't high enough already, there's always that pesky fraction added onto the end: nine-tenths of a cent tacked on to every gallon.
  You'll usually see this odd pricing posted at the gas station (and pretty much nowhere else). After all, it's not like we can pay in fractions of a cent – so why don't gas stations just round up? Where does that 9/10 come from, anyway? Family unknowingly had rare, valuable painting for 150 yearsThe practice is a 100-y
  
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• The Long Island iced tea may not be from that Long Island

  29-03-2025 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — If you’re familiar with a Long Island iced tea, you may be aware of a common misconception: there is no tea, iced or otherwise, in the cocktail. That may not be the only incorrect assumption made about the cocktail. The Long Island iced tea is one of more than 100 official cocktails recognized by the International Bartenders Association. The IBA’s recipe calls for 15 mL each of vodka, tequila, white rum, gin, and Cointreau (orange-flavored triple sec), mixed wi
  
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• UPS launching online tool to show tariff costs to customers

  29-03-2025 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Amid continued threats of international tariffs by President Donald Trump, the United Parcel Service is launching an online tool that allows customers to see the added cost of those tariffs. "Recent U.S. tariff changes may impact your global shipping," UPS states on its website. "We’ve provided the latest updates as well as some solutions that may help you streamline cross-border shipping."UPS Global Checkout guarantees upfront the amount online shoppers will pay in du
  
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• What is the most American-made car?

  29-03-2025 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With carmakers and customers alike bracing for President Trump's 25% tariff on imported cars and parts, you may be wondering just which car is the most American-made. Getting a definitive answer isn't easy, considering that even American mainstays such as Ford and Chevrolet rely, like other U.S. cars, on parts that are sourced globally.An annual ranking by Cars.com does just that, using factors that include the location of final assembly; the source of the engines, transmission
  
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• Federal job cuts by the numbers: Will layoffs affect the economy?

  29-03-2025 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet)—Tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired or left since President Donald Trump’s administration began, and more cuts are on the way. Federal agencies had until March 13 to submit plans for “large-scale reductions in force.” It’s unclear when the results of those plans will result in further layoffs.The latest Education Department (ED) firings, like the gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), are part of the president&rsquo
  
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• Windy weather for the weekend

  29-03-2025 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Slightly cooler air moved into the state last night. This will bring high temperatures down over 10° for most of New Mexico this afternoon. Windy conditions will be present across the state this afternoon, with westerly wind gusts as high as 45 mph. This will bring a high fire danger across most of the state. Winds will be lighter on Sunday, but still breezy. Temperatures will also continue to cool off, back closer to average for most of the state.Forecast Cont
  
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• Cooler, windier weather on the way this weekend

  29-03-2025 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  Stronger winds move into New Mexico starting Saturday. The highest winds will be next Tuesday, but a high fire danger will develop in parts of New Mexico every day for the next several days.Temperatures were as much as 15° warmer Friday in southeast New Mexico while the northwestern part of the state is as much as 15° cooler thanks to cloud cover and a cold front moving through there. That front also brought some gusty winds to western and central New Mexico. Cooler air will move into th
  
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• Farmington police arrest man accused of murdering woman who was linked to child abuse case

  29-03-2025 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Farmington police arrested a man accused of shooting and killing a woman linked to a disturbing child abuse case. On February 26, Patricia Madrid was shot in front of a home. Police said 40-year-old Matthew Sandoval was the shooter and had a family connection to Madrid.VIDEO: Police confront parents accused of leaving teen in chicken coopThe incident happened a week after Madrid and her partner, Jammy Jackson, were released from jail after being accused
  
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• Former New Mexico bull rider finds way to stay in the arena years after major injury  

  29-03-2025 05:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Bull riders from across the globe are in Albuquerque as The PIT transforms from a basketball court to a dirt arena for another PBR rodeo. Story continues below
  Crime: Video - Stolen vehicle driver totals APD vehicle in crash with officerNM Film: ‘Rust’ trailer released more than three years after fatal on-set shootingSports: Rio Rancho fires boys basketball coach after 16 years
  KRQE News 13 caught up with a New Mexican who traded in riding bu
  
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• 66-year-old UNM student shines in Lobo band

  29-03-2025 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After being in front of the cameras during March Madness, one member of UNM's Soundpack band is getting a lot of attention: a seasoned piccolo player for UNM's Soundpack.
  "I am 66 years old," said Catherine Forman. She's been playing flute since she was nine and piccolo since high school, but eventually lost touch with music as she focused on her career.Story continues below
  Crime: Video - Stolen vehicle driver totals APD vehicle in crash with officerNM Film
  
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• Community members in Albuquerque hold vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

  29-03-2025 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Indigenous communities are coming together to honor the life of a 14-year-old girl who was murdered in Arizona. Friday night, many wore red and carried signs about Emily Pike's tragic death. It stirred heavy emotions, spotlighting a crisis that has plagued Native American communities, where a disproportionate number of indigenous women have been killed or gone missing. City starts first Bosque improvement project on parking lot and open space on C
  
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• Stryker team deployed to New Mexico's southern border under president's directive

  29-03-2025 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KRQE) – President Donald Trump has deployed specialized military vehicles to the border in an effort to crack down on illegal immigration.Story continues below
  Crime: Video - Stolen vehicle driver totals APD vehicle in crash with officerNM Film: ‘Rust’ trailer released more than three years after fatal on-set shootingSports: Rio Rancho fires boys basketball coach after 16 years
  In an effort to enhance border security in line with President Trump's direc
  
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• New Mexico ranch that is larger than Denver up for sale

  29-03-2025 04:58 via krqe.com
  
  CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It's not something you see listed on the marketplace very often. A massive ranch located in west central New Mexico is now up for sale, with hundreds of thousands of acres of scenery and hunting opportunities.Story continues below
  Crime: Video - Stolen vehicle driver totals APD vehicle in crash with officerNM Film: ‘Rust’ trailer released more than three years after fatal on-set shootingSports: Rio Rancho fires boys basketball coach after 16 ye
  
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• Donovan Dent headed to UCLA

  29-03-2025 03:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He had schools like Duke and Kentucky interested in his services. Former University of New Mexico guard Donovan Dent chose his home state of California in the end, deciding to go to UCLA for his senior season.
  Dent made the announcement on his Instagram page Friday night. Dent averaged 20.4 points and 6.5 assists per game this past season while leading the Lobos to a Mountain West regular season championship. Dent also helped the Lobos reach the NCAA Tournam
  
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• City starts first Bosque improvement project on parking lot and open space on Central

  29-03-2025 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's forest in the middle of the city is going under construction. The city says it's launching new work to restore parts of the bosque near one of its busiest areas. Crews have now closed off the parking lot on the west side of the river to repave it, and it's just one of many projects happening in the area over the next year."It will be, jewel here in New Mexico. I think it'll make a big difference in the development of our city as we grow,"
  
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• New details on park shooting in Las Cruces that left 3 people dead, 15 injured

  28-03-2025 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — Chaos erupted during an unsanctioned car meet at Young Park in Las Cruces on Friday, March 21. Andrew Madrid, Jason Gomez and Dominick Estrada were killed in the mass shooting that left 15 people injured. 3 teens dead in Las Cruces park shootingWithin 48 hours, Las Cruces police arrested a man and three juveniles for the shooting, but they only named twenty-year-old Tomas Rivas. Federal search warrants have now revealed the names of those juvenile suspects &m
  
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• Upcoming Valencia County hospital named

  28-03-2025 23:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A planned hospital in Valencia County officially has a name after being approved by county commissioners. Last week, Valencia County commissioners were given an update on the planned hospital in Los Lunas, which will be located just west of the village's Walmart near I-25. World’s Largest Matanza held in Valencia CountyCommissioners unanimously approved the name Valencia County Hospital: A Lovelace Operation on March 19. Also in the meeting, officials
  
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• 4 NM high schools rank top 25 nationally in esports

  28-03-2025 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As high school esports teams in New Mexico gear up for the state tournament, four schools across the state rank among the nation's best.USA Today and PlayVS, NMAA's official esports provider, published a list of the top 25 high school teams in the country.Los Alamos (3), La Cueva (5), West Las Vegas (13) and Bosque (22) all made the list.The rankings were determined by the PlayVS database. Schools were analyze on their average match-win percentage of their top pref
  
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• Federal judge says APS settlement money not public knowledge

  28-03-2025 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He abused a child in an Albuquerque school classroom and was sentenced to 57 years in prison. There is more than one victim in this case.Danny Aldaz and Albuqeurque Public Schools face a half dozen lawsuits for what he did. In one of those cases, a federal judge has ruled that the amount of money APS paid out in a lawsuit is not public information.There are six cases filed against Danny Aldaz and Albuquerqeu Public School accusing both of failing to protect
  
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• ICE: Member of Barrio Azteca gang arrested in El Paso

  28-03-2025 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested a reputed member of the Barrio Azteca gang in El Paso, a spokesperson for the agency said.Jorge Felipe Payan-Morales, 44, a Mexican national, was arrested in El Paso on Wednesday, March 26, an ICE spokesperson said.Jorge Felipe Payan-Morales Courtesy of ICEPayan-Morales is in the country illegally, the spokesperson said.He has been previously deported five times and has past convictions for cocaine possession,
  
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• Wall Street tumbles on worries about slower economy, inflation

  28-03-2025 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Another wipeout is swamping Wall Street Friday on worries about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.The S&P 500 was down 2% in afternoon trading and on track for one of its worst days of the last two years. It's also heading for its fifth losing week in the last six after wiping out the last of its big gain f
  
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• Dogs of various ages, sizes, breeds available at two ABQ adoption events this weekend

  28-03-2025 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County Animal Care Services is holding two adoption events this weekend. One is being held at Main Event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the other at PetSmart on Louisiana Boulevard from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Dozens of Albuquerque businesses offer events and discounts for ‘Sweet Week’Dogs ranging in age, size and breed will be available for adoptions. At Saturday's event, each adopter will be entered into a raffle for a
  
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• High school and college students compete in trade skills competition at CNM

  28-03-2025 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over 1,200 high school and college students crowded into Central New Mexico Community College's main campus, trying to earn their spot in a national competition. Students put their expertise to the test on Friday for the SkillsUSA competition. Thursday's contest was focused on public speaking and terminology, but Friday's contest was all about getting your hands dirty. Dozens of Albuquerque businesses offer events and discounts for ‘Sweet Week’"E
  
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• Central Avenue at Tingley in Albuquerque blocked for crash

  28-03-2025 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A portion of Central Avenue in Albuquerque is blocked as first responders work to clear a crash on Friday afternoon. Police and fire units are on the scene of Central Avenue and Tingley Drive.Car crash and vehicle fire on Central Avenue near Tingley Drive. March 28, 2025. (KRQE) ABQ Police: Deadly overnight shooting on San Mateo may be ‘justifiable homicide’Central westbound is blocked off as of about 2:50 p.m. A vehicle caught fire during the cr
  
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• Albuquerque police search of suspects in thrift store shoplifting

  28-03-2025 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are looking for two people accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items at a thrift store. Police said that earlier this month, Isaac Benavidez and Nadine Gonzales stole $4,000 worth of jewelry at the Animal Humane New Mexico Thrift Store on Menaul Blvd.Former Ruidoso teacher accused of inappropriately touching studentsAn arrest warrant is out for both suspects. Police believe Gonzales is Benavidez's mother. Both are facing shop
  
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