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• Food banks urge leaders to fund program providing fresh produce to New Mexicans

  18-03-2025 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The federal government is cutting funding for a program that connects New Mexico farmers with food banks which could reduce people's access to fresh food.The Regional Farm to Food Bank Program is a pandemic-era program through the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture that is losing all of its federal funding.Story continues below
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• Windy weather continues overnight for eastern New Mexico

  19-03-2025 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  Wind gusts up to 60 mph will continue across eastern New Mexico through Wednesday morning. Cooler air will also move in through Wednesday.Extremely high winds have caused major problems across New Mexico Tuesday. High winds and blowing dust created "brown-out" conditions on some roads and interstates. This caused the closer of multiple highways across the state this afternoon, including multi-car pileups from low visibility. Wind gusts have been recorded over 70 mph in some places, with nearly 7
  
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• Albuquerque police look for vandals who took 23 fire extinguishers from parking garage

  19-03-2025 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you park inside the Civic Plaza underground parking lot, you may have noticed some items went missing and it's possible your vehicle fell victim to vandals.Story continues below
  DWI Scandal: Another BCSO deputy placed on leave in connection to DWI dismissalsEntertainment: Visit these 10 iconic film locations in New MexicoEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico March 14-20
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• Photos: Hazardous winds leave a trail of destruction in New Mexico

  19-03-2025 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Many drivers were stranded across the state after hazardous winds tore through New Mexico. Tuesday's dust storm left a trail of destruction.
  Courtesy of Deputy Fire Chief Tanya LattinCourtesy of Deputy Fire Chief Tanya LattinCourtesy of Lee UpchurchCourtesy of Lee UpchurchCourtesy of Lee Upchurch
  “We were just hoping that everyone was okay. You know, we were very shocked,” said Alex Matthew, a New Mexico resident who was traveling home on Tuesday.Danger
  
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• Albuquerque police take 11-year-old into custody in connection to fatal hit and run

  19-03-2025 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department announced that they took 11-year-old Messiah Hayes into custody in connection to the death of a bicyclist in 2024. He is too young to be in police custody so he was turned over to the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department.
  APD said cell phone video of the crime helped them solve the 2024 murder of 63-year-old Scott Habermehl who was riding his bike to work when he was hit and killed. APD arrested 13-year-o
  
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• Albuquerque police investigate fatal shooting near Central and Pennsylvania

  19-03-2025 04:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide on Rhode Island NE near Central Ave. and Pennsylvania St. Details are limited but one person was found with a gunshot wound. They died on scene.Albuquerque police release video showing teens hitting, killing bicyclistThis is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  
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• Gail Fire burns east of Cloudcroft

  19-03-2025 02:10 via krqe.com
  
  CLOUDCROFT, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials announced that the Gail Fire in Otero County has burned 12 acres. The fire, which is burning east of Cloudcroft, is burning along Highway 82. There is no threat to Cloudcroft.Officials are telling residents in evacuation areas near Mayhill to go to "SET" evacuation status. The Cloudcroft Fire Department said multiple resources from the United States Forest Service and Otero County are working on the fire.
  
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• Ox Fire burns in the Cibola National Forest

  19-03-2025 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The United States Forest Service announced the start of the Ox Fire in the Cibola National Forest. It has burned roughly 3-4 acres north of Mountainair.
  Start Date / Time: March 18, 2025
  Cause: Unknown
  Size: 3-4 acres
  Location: Manzano Mountains south of Ox Canyon within the 2007 Ojo Peak Fire scar on the Mountainair Ranger District – New Mexico - Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands. Approximately 7 miles west of the town
  
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• Lawmakers push final bills as legislative session nears end

  19-03-2025 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With only days left of the legislative session, lawmakers are making a final push to get their bills across the finish line, but what bills could still make it to the governor's desk? So far, only three major bills have been signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham this session, but lawmakers are confident they can still get lots of work done in the last few days. Story continues below
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• Santa Fe Regional Airport completes first phase of expansion plans

  19-03-2025 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A major airport expansion is making it faster and easier for travelers, to get to and from Northern New Mexico. "We feel good about the completion it's been a long road to get everything together," said James Harris, Santa Fe Regional Airport Manager.Story continues below
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• Dust storms cause dangerous driving conditions across New Mexico

  19-03-2025 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Winds causing dangerous driving conditions shut down interstates and highways across New Mexico. The National Weather Service has issued warnings across the state including red flags, severe winds, and dust storms. KRQE News 13 got video of a pileup and brush fire causing the closing of I-40 between Clines Corners and Santa Rosa. KRQE News 13 crews caught the blowing dust and wind damage around Albuquerque.Story continues below
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• High winds continue through Tuesday night

  19-03-2025 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  High winds will continue through Tuesday night across parts of New Mexico. Cooler air will also move in through Wednesday.
  Extremely high winds have caused major problems across New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. High winds and blowing dust created "brown-out" conditions on some roads and interstates. This caused the closer of multiple highways across the state this afternoon, including multicar pileups from low visibility. Wind gusts have been recorded over 70 mph in some places, with nearly 70 mph
  
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• Albuquerque police release video showing teens hitting, killing bicyclist

  19-03-2025 01:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Editor's Note: The contents of this story may be disturbing to some.A 13-year-old has been charged with murder after police said he crashed a stolen car into a bicyclist in 2024. On Tuesday, the Albuquerque Public Department released a cell phone video of the crime posted to social media which helped solve the case. "This is another example of what we're dealing with as law enforcement with these younger and younger kids that are getting involved in serious crime
  
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• Man sentenced in Albuquerque murder-for-hire plot

  18-03-2025 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A man who has been in the criminal justice system for over two decades will now spend the rest of his days behind bars. Freddy Ganger was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday in connection to a 2022 murder-for-hire plot in Albuquerque.Earlier this month, Granger pled guilty to the killing of Gary Escareno, who was shot to death in a car near the corner of Thaiti and Morenci. Granger admits he was given cash, drugs, and a car to kill Escareno.Related Coverage
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• Possible measles exposure in two New Mexico counties

  18-03-2025 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Texas resident infectious with measles traveled through Guadalupe and Valencia counties earlier this month, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. The public is now being advised they could have possibly been exposed to measles if they were in these locations during the listed timeframes:
  Saturday, March 8 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the TA Travel Center on 2634 U.S. Route 66 in Santa RosaSaturday and Sunday, March 8 to 9 at the Days Inn by Wyndham on 1919
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for child solicitation

  18-03-2025 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who sent sexual messages to two undercover cops that he thought were minors was sentenced on Tuesday. Sean Rhea sent explicit photos and videos to what he thought was a twelve and thirteen-year-old and asked them to do the same.Albuquerque man accused of 2024 murder appears in courtRhea took a plea deal in February pleading guilty to child solicitation. Judge David Murphy sentenced Rhea to one year at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of 2024 murder appears in court

  18-03-2025 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man accused in a killing last year made his first appearance in front of a judge on Tuesday. Nathaniel Munguia is charged with murder and shooting at an occupied building. According to a criminal complaint, Nathan Muguia shot up a home near Candelaria Rd. and Carlisle Blvd., hitting and killing Javon Williams.Albuquerque police arrest 13-year-old accused of killing man on bikeInvestigators believe this was part of a feud between rival gro
  
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• PNM: Thousands of New Mexicans without power as strong wind storm moves across state

  18-03-2025 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PNM crews are responding to multiple weather-related outages in New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. An estimated 6,400 customers are without power, according to PNM's outage map at 3:55 p.m. PNM: Power shutoff possible in East Mountains due to high windsA majority of the outages are in Albuquerque, the East Mountains, and in multiple communities south and north of Santa Fe.Estimated PNM outages as of 3:15 p.m.:
  East Mountains: 1,600AlbuquerqueNorth Valley: 1,500Upto
  
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• APD: Crime trending down compared to this time last year

  18-03-2025 22:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina said his department is seeing a positive change when it comes to the city's crime problem. APD said the latest crime stats show several key areas have improved in the city. Chief Medina said there have been nine homicides so far in 2025 compared to the 19 at this time last year.Albuquerque police arrest 13-year-old accused of killing man on bike"Auto theft down 43 percent, auto burglary down 40 percent.
  
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• Fiber Fair returning to Bosque Redondo Memorial in May

  18-03-2025 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  FORT SUMNER, N.M. (KRQE) – An annual event where the community can learn to spin yarn is returning to the Fort Sumner Historic Site. The Fiber Fair is set to return to the Bosque Redondo Memorial in May. Las Aranas Spinners and Weavers Guild will offer live demonstrations and hands-on activities using sheared wool from the site's flock of Navajo-Churro sheep.T or C prepares for its 75th annual FiestaVisitors can also participate in wool skirting, sheep shearing, and spinning and weavi
  
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• How is New Mexico's agriculture industry? 2025 report shows growth

  18-03-2025 21:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A report published on Tuesday shows that New Mexico's agriculture industry is seeing some growth this year. According to data released by a coalition of over 30 food and agricultural organizations, $45 billion in economic impact has been generated by the state's industries.Feeding the Economy's report shows New Mexico's food and agriculture industries saw a 4.4% increase from 2024 to 2025 in terms of economic impact. As far as wages go, those industries have genera
  
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• New Mexico Health Care Authority to deploy Narcan vending machines

  18-03-2025 21:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  The life-saving medication naloxone, which can reverse an overdose from opioids, is now available at Income Support Division (ISD) offices and will soon be placed in some vending machines in New Mexico."We've been working on strategies to get naloxone or Narcan out into the community, and one of the ways that we're looking at doing that is through our Income Support Division offices, or ISD. And that's an important area, because we do have a lot of
  
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• Santa Fe working to update city's general plan

  18-03-2025 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe has launched a major initiative to update the city's general plan and establish a long-term vision for the city. Santa Fe Forward is a plan to learn how the city can have a vibrant future through 2050. City officials are asking for public input on what's working in Santa Fe and what's not. The plan hopes to address key issues such as housing, transportation, land use, and public services. T or C prepares for its 75th annual Fiesta"Iden
  
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• New Mexico has one of the highest vehicle theft rates. These models are big targets

  18-03-2025 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – After years of spiking vehicle thefts, the tides have turned. The number of stolen cars reported in 2024 was down substantially, breaking the pattern of year-after-year increases set off in 2020.About 850,700 vehicles were stolen in the U.S. last year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). That's down from more than 1 million stolen vehicles in 2023.
  Despite the trend, some vehicles are still being targeted fairly often by thieves. The NICB reports two H
  
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• What does bird flu mean for your backyard bird feeder?

  18-03-2025 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021.But what has been the toll on wild birds? More than 170 species of North American wild birds – including ducks, geese, gulls, owls, eagles and others – have been infected with bird flu.Take precautions around sick or dead wild birds, experts recommend. But you can k
  
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• New Mexico Department of Transportation offering car seat safety training for parents

  18-03-2025 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is holding a car seat inspection event on Wednesday at Sandia Resort and Casino. They're giving parents some one-on-one time with experts on how to properly use car and booster seats. If you bring one that they consider unsafe, you might leave with a new, much safer one.Crews contain Bosque fire in AlbuquerqueThe event starts at 4 p.m. and wraps up at 6 p.m.
  
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• Attorney implicated in DWI dismissal scheme has license temporarily suspended

  18-03-2025 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest attorney implicated in the massive public corruption scandal surrounding DWI cases has had his law license suspended. The feds have not charged attorney Rudolph "Rudy" Chavez in the decades-long criminal scheme that involved attorneys and police officers taking bribes to get drunk driving suspects off the hook but his name was tied to the scandal last week when the state's disciplinary board moved to revoke his law license. Albuquerque police arre
  
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• Tracy Morgan says incident at Knicks-Heat game caused by food poisoning

  18-03-2025 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Tracy Morgan says food poisoning was to blame for his taking ill during Monday's Knicks-Heat game, and that he's “doing OK.”The actor-comedian posted an update on Instagram Tuesday morning, along with a smiling photo from a hospital bed, thanking fans for their concern. He also suggested humorously that perhaps his health episode spelled good luck for the Knicks."I’m doing ok now and doctors say it was food poisoning. Appreciate my MSG family for
  
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• ‘Molotov cocktails and firearms’ used in car fires at Tesla center in Las Vegas, police say

  18-03-2025 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police and the FBI are investigating a fire involving several vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas.The fire was reported Tuesday around 2:45 a.m. During a news conference, Assistant Sheriff Dorie Koren said police learned of the fire after receiving several 911 calls. Multiple Teslas vandalized at California dealership“One caller said they heard gunshots and that there was a subject wearing black clothing and setting multiple vehicles on fire,&rdq
  
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• South Carolina attorney general says 14th Amendment 'misinterpreted'

  18-03-2025 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Supreme Court is requesting responses from states and groups challenging President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship.About two dozen states have sued over the order. They argue it violates the 14th Amendment, which reads "all persons born or naturalized in the United States" are American citizens.South Carolina is one of 18 states that joined a Supreme Court brief supporting the executive order.The Latest: Judge declines to halt Trump administr
  
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