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• Florida woman arrested after 3 dogs found in freezer

  17-12-2017 10:03
  
  Sheriff's deputies checking the home of a Florida woman and her small child found three dead dogs in her freezer and a house covered in filth and cockroaches.
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024 - Week 4

  14-09-2024 07:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – District play started for many teams across the state on Friday. Here is a look at how things shook out on week 4 of Friday Night Football.Volcano Vista: 35 — West Mesa: 7La Cueva: 42 — Sandia: 19 Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 4Game of the Week
  The game of the week was a matchup of undefeated Bernalillo against 2-1 Moriarty. The Spartans' "Goon Squad" was all over the field in a 42-0 win."Well, one of the things I like is our physicality, said Bernalil
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 - Week 4

  14-09-2024 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 Friday Night Foo
  
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• South Valley school director speaks out after being cleared of boxcutter incident

  14-09-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A grand jury has cleared a South Valley charter school director of any wrongdoing after he was accused of holding a box cutter blade to a student's neck.Back in April, Richard Perea, the executive director of the South Valley Academy with 30 years of experience in education, questioned how he ended up behind bars.It started when a 17-year-old student was accused of vaping in the bathroom. Perea said he called him into his office the next day, and while no va
  
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• 5 suspects named in indictment for New Mexico gun trafficking case

  14-09-2024 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a case involving gun trafficking in the state through social media. A federal grand jury indicted five people in the case; the youngest suspect is 18."We do a tremendous amount of undercover work and search warrant work with online platforms to monitor and to investigate and to charge conduct like this," said Alexander Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico.The indictment names Micah Maestas, Dominic Ramirez, Daniel Garcia,
  
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• How to reduce stress this election season: UNM weighs in

  14-09-2024 05:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The election is just a couple of months away. It's a pivotal moment in history and in many ways be overwhelmed with stress, but don't fret.The University of New Mexico is providing tips on how to remain calm, especially when dealing with others who may not share your political beliefs. Rio Grande could soon go dry in Albuquerque, water managers say"Those can be hard: how to navigate relationships or family situations with people who may have different perspectives
  
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• Moisture returns next week

  14-09-2024 05:49 via krqe.com
  
  The heat from yesterday has carried over to today. Most of Central and Southern New Mexico remain in the 90’s. Roswell broke its previous record high once again today.Dry air sticks around New Mexico until Saturday. However, enough moisture will enter the state to allow for spotty mountain showers.On Sunday an influx of sub-tropical moisture will make its way into New Mexico. This is the result of Tropical Storm Ileana and a low pressure system building over Northern California. This moist
  
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• Researchers share ideas at 2024 BioVenture Partnership Event

  14-09-2024 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, an event at the University of New Mexico aimed to get cutting-edge research out into the market.The annual BioVenture Partnership Event connects researchers with companies and investors to make their ideas a reality. Los Lunas I-25 interchange faces new delay"This is really valuable for us because we are a close-knit community, but we don't have a lot of ready routes to investors. On the East Coast, West Coast, you just have a lot of technolo
  
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• United Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi via Elon Musk's Starlink 

  14-09-2024 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — United Airlines is set to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi via the SpaceX satellite internet service Starlink, the company said in an announcement Friday."Everything you can do on the ground, you'll soon be able to do onboard a United plane at 35,000 feet, just about anywhere in the world," said Scott Kirby, United’s CEO, in the announcement. "This connectivity opens the door for an even better inflight entertainment experience, in every seatback – more content, that's m
  
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• Guns leading cause of death for children, teens: Johns Hopkins study

  14-09-2024 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions shows firearms were the leading cause of death in 2022 for children and teens ages 1 to 17.According to the report, 48,204 people were killed by a firearm that year, the second-highest number ever recorded and an average of 132 per day. The study found 2,526 of those who died were children and teenagers, an average of seven each day, and firearms accounted for 30% of all deaths among those ages 15 to 17. O
  
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• Could 'God of Chaos' asteroid hit Earth in 2029?

  14-09-2024 04:56 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Scientists say an asteroid known as the "God of Chaos" has a slightly increased chance of impacting the Earth in 2029, but only if a very unlikely series of events plays out.Not only that, but if the asteroid, which is named Apophis after an Egyptian god resembling a snake who sowed chaos and disorder, were to hit our planet, it would likely happen on Friday the 13th.While this scenario may sound like a made-for-TV science-fiction movie, a new paper suggests there is a possi
  
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• Duke City Championship Wrestling comes to New Mexico State Fair

  14-09-2024 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair pulled no punches with its entertainment this year, bringing in pro wrestlers to mix things up.The Duke City Championship Wrestling is a locally owned promotion that's been around for the last year. Wrestlers have shown their skills a couple of times a day during the fair and will again this Saturday and Sunday at 3 and t 6.
  In an exhibition this afternoon, Macho Libre took on Route 66 Champion Mr. Happy. He said it's a thrill
  
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• Secretary for New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department steps down

  14-09-2024 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Lujan Grisham Administration has lost another member of its cabinet.Jen Paul Schroer has stepped down as secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department.“Jen has been a strong, dedicated leader, stepping up for New Mexicans from her time at the Tourism Department through her work at ALTSD," said Governor Lujan Grisham. "Her leadership was crucial during the COVID-19 crisis, and I deeply appreciate her service. I wish her success in her next
  
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• Little League park fire damages shed, AFR reports

  14-09-2024 02:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire left the shed at a local Little League field badly damaged. Firefighters got word of the fire at Lobo Little League just after 7:30 a.m. on Friday.The department said the building, which also housed the bathroom facilities, is likely a total loss. It's unclear what caused the fire.
  
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• US tanks weren’t ready for Russian attacks. Ukraine has a fix

  14-09-2024 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The American-made M1 Abrams is considered one of the world’s premier tanks, yet has still proven vulnerable to Russian drones and explosives on the battlefield in Ukraine, which had sidelined the armored behemoth. But Ukraine has now improved the Abrams, better protecting it through a relatively simple method: steel cages wrapped around the frame.  Ukrainian officials behind the effort tell The Hill that the retrofit has worked extraordinarily well at prot
  
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• Bill ensures border agents, officers get paid should government shut down

  14-09-2024 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Two South Texas border lawmakers have co-sponsored a bill ensuring Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers get paid in case of an upcoming federal government shutdown.Lack of money for CBP officers holding up construction of new border crossing, official says
  Republican U.S. Reps. Monica De La Cruz, of McAllen, and Tony Gonzales, of San Antonio, were among nine lawmakers to propose the measure on Thursday.Republican U.S. Reps. Monica De L
  
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• Police confirm skeletal remains belong to missing Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue

  14-09-2024 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WFRV) – In a news conference on Friday evening, police confirmed the skeletal remains found on Sept. 7 belong to Elijah Vue, a 3-year-old Wisconsin boy who was reported missing in February.Vue's remains were found on private property by a person getting his land ready for the hunting season. The location was not on Manitou Girl Scout Camp property in Two Rivers, about 37 miles southeast of Green Bay, but rather a thick-wooded area with heavy underbrush.The remains we
  
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• Hidalgo County trying to unify drought conservation plan among South Texas border cities

  14-09-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Leaders from dozens of South Texas towns and water districts want to unify a county-wide drought contingency plan for this region suffering from a lack of rain and water payments from Mexico.Billboards touting Rio Grande, water conservation pop up in Laredo
  According to a news release, Hidalgo County held a meeting on Wednesday in Mission, Texas, "aimed at developing uniform triggers among cities and water districts."
  There are 22 different cities within the bor
  
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• Billboards touting Rio Grande, water conservation pop up in Laredo

  14-09-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Several billboards have been placed throughout the South Texas border town of Laredo touting the importance of the Rio Grande and preserving water quality for the residents north and south of the river.The nonprofit Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) and several community coalitions launched the 13 billboards to bring attention to the river, which they call a critical resource.
  The also express opposition to any future border wall construction through
  
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• New Mexico resident wins women's division at auctioneer championship

  14-09-2024 01:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico woman is getting international attention for her talents at the auction block. She's been recognized as one of the best in the world when it comes to selling. Marcela Davila Gutierrez is a New Mexico resident who just brought home the top prize in the women's division for this year's International Auctioneer Championship. "It gathers the highest talents around the globe for auctioneering in a competition where you go and sell a couple items,"
  
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• Clovis police find puppies in dumpster, looking for suspect

  14-09-2024 01:21 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Clovis police are searching for a suspect who threw newborn puppies in a dumpster.Police claimed a male drove down an alleyway in a brown SUV and threw a white plastic bag into a dumpster. They got calls that there were three newborn puppies in the bag crying with another one already dead.Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrending: Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeCrime: Albuquerque mom seeks just
  
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• Human remains of infant found in Eddy County

  14-09-2024 00:48 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The human remains of an infant were found in Eddy County on Sept. 6, the Eddy County Sherriff's Office announced Friday.Detectives found the remains near milepost 48 on Queen Highway (State Road 137). Officials responded to the area after the Carlsbad Police Department contacted the sheriff's office about a potential lead in the case of an infant who had been reported missing.  Jury finds Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy not guilty of all charge
  
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• Another dry day before moisture returns

  14-09-2024 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  The heat from yesterday has carried over to today. Most of Central and Southern New Mexico remain in the 90’s. Roswell broke its previous record high once again today.Dry air sticks around New Mexico until Saturday. However, enough moisture will enter the state to allow for spotty mountain showers.On Sunday an influx of sub-tropical moisture will make its way into New Mexico. This is the result of Tropical Storm Ileana and a low pressure system building over Northern California. This moist
  
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• New Mexico commission recommends retaining 35 judges

  14-09-2024 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico commission that evaluates the performance of judges is recommending to retain all eligible sitting judges on the bench.The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission is recommending to retain 35 judges on the 2024 General Election ballot.Four other judges have not served long enough for the commission to make a recommendation.Two of those judges, David Murphy and Emetrio Rudolfo, are in Bernalillo County.Story continues below
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• Lowrider program helps keep Albuquerque kids busy after school

  14-09-2024 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Duke City chapter of the Lowrider Bike Program is celebrating its third year.Officials said this year's class will focus on trade skills training and building up connections between youth, law enforcement, and the lowrider community. Taos starts reimbursement program for small businesses affected by construction projectAdditionally, this year, the program has seen an influx of participants since last year. It also includes learning other life skills
  
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• Kaitlyn Maria crowned 2025 New Mexico State Fair Queen

  14-09-2024 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kaitlyn Maria of Valencia County was named the 2025 New Mexico State Fair Queen during a coronation ceremony at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque on Friday. Who won the 2024 New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge?"I am super ecstatic. I worked so hard for this. This has been a long journey, not just for me, but for my horse, too, and my family," Maria told KRQE News 13 after receiving her crown and sash.
  The 20-year-old was also awar
  
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• Teen sentenced as part of plea deal for 2022 shooting that killed Jada Gonzales

  14-09-2024 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Isaiah Espinosa, the teenager who fired the deadly shot that killed Jada Gonzales at a house party in December of 2022, will spend 29 years behind bars after accepting a plea deal in Children's Court Friday morning.
  Espinosa is one of five people involved in the shooting that night; he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence."So, you're facing up to 48 years in the Department of Corrections. You're agreeing to do 29 yea
  
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• It took 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency says

  13-09-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  Related video: Tesla’s market dominance takes a hit as Rivian, Cadillac surgeWASHINGTON (AP) — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons (190,000 liters) of water to extinguish flames after a crash, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.In addition to the huge amount of water, firefighters used an aircraft to drop fire retardant on the “immediate area” of the electric truck as a precautionary measure,
  
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• Los Lunas I-25 interchange faces new delay

  13-09-2024 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – There's been another delay for the long-standing I-25 interchange project within Los Lunas. The project is supposed to help alleviate traffic congestion for commuters on Main Street of Los Lunas. Construction begins on two major Albuquerque interchangesIt will entail adding a new road between I-25 and Highway 47 near Morris Road. Recently, the village announced they received a $25 million grant to fund the project. "This has been a long-standing problem in the
  
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• South Texas border resident sentenced to 5 years for human smuggling ring

  13-09-2024 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  PHARR, Texas (Border Report) -- A South Texas resident from the border town of Pharr was sentenced to five years in federal prison for smuggling "thousands" of undocumented migrants from Mexico and trafficking a teen girl for sex, U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani announced Friday.‘El Mayo’ Zambada set to appear in New York courtroom
  Isaac Jake Gonzalez, 21, must serve five years in prison and three years supervised release, U.S. District Judge David Morales of Corpus Christi ruled.Gonza
  
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