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• Former state Rep. Dona Irwin passes away

  10-10-2024 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – State lawmakers are mourning the loss of another former lawmaker this week. The state House Democratic leadership announced on Thursday the passing of former Representative Dona Irwin of Deming.Lawmakers express sympathies after death of former New Mexico Senator John Arthur SmithIrwin represented parts of Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna counties in District 32 for 18 years. She was known for her work ethic and service to her constituents' needs.Governor Michelle Lujan
  
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• Visitors take bike paths to avoid traffic for Ballon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are still a few days to experience this year's Balloon Fiesta. If you're not looking forward to all the traffic, Albuquerque police are reminding people there's another way to get to the park.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up
  
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• Unusually warm weather continues through the middle of October

  11-10-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Unusually warm weather continues through the middle of October. Green flags are still expected through the end of Balloon Fiesta.A moderately strong drainage wind caused a mostly static display of Special Shapes at this morning's Balloon Fiesta, but many standard balloons still flew. Since then, the winds have been calm today with record and near-record temperatures across parts of the state. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Farmington have all tied or broken record high temperatures today. Drier air
  
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• APS set to celebrate 'Fiesta Friday' with a day off from school

  11-10-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We know the Balloon Fiesta isn't just for adults. Every year it starts with balloons taking off at schools across the metro. This year, there's something extra special for Balloon Fiesta's youngest fans.  One of the event's biggest days this year just so happens to be a day off for tens of thousands of Albuquerque kids.Story continues below
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• New Mexico Supreme Court: People can sue the state over mistaken release of inmates

  11-10-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The State of New Mexico could be held liable for a killing after mistakenly releasing a dangerous inmate: that's according to the state Supreme Court which paved the way for the victim's family to sue the state prison system.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon
  
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• New Mexico receives nearly $25M to replace lead pipes in water systems

  10-10-2024 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state has received nearly $25 million to help water systems replace lead pipes. It's part of a new EPA rule announced earlier this week that requires utilities to remove lead service lines which are known to cause adverse health effects.APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backCommunity water systems throughout New Mexico have until October 16 to provide an inventory of lead pipes to the state Environment Department. The
  
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• ‘Gators, stingrays, snakes’: Floridians urged to avoid floodwaters

  10-10-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (NewsNation) — Florida officials are warning the public to avoid floodwaters caused by Hurricane Milton, saying a myriad of dangers are lurking in murky water.Frank Robb, an alligator expert and founder of the nonprofit group Environmental Education Awareness Research Support and Services (EEARSS), told NewsNation the dangers you face largely depend on where you live.“If you're coastal, you have to worry about everything from stingrays to alligators, you know. If you're i
  
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• Prosecutors reviewing 'new evidence' in Marilyn Manson sexual abuse probe

  10-10-2024 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – The sex crimes division of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing new leads and evidence in the investigation into shock-rocker Marilyn Manson, who has been accused by multiple women, including “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood, of sexual abuse, officials announced Wednesday.  The musician and artist, whose real name is Brian Warner, has vehemently denied the allegations, though he has settled at least two related lawsuits.   12
  
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• Rare comet visible in the night sky won't return for 80,000 years

  10-10-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  (KTXL) -- Look up into the sky this month and you might see a rare comet that won't return for tens of thousands of years.Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3 to scientists and pronounced Choo-cheen-shahn, is expected to be visible to the naked eye across the Northern Hemisphere for several weeks in October, with the best opportunity between Oct. 12 and 26, according to NASA.The comet has already been photographed around the world, including in the sky above the Golden Gate Bridge in
  
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• Man found guilty of murdering wife in Albuquerque

  10-10-2024 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury has convicted a man for murdering his wife more than three years ago. In May 2021, Lee Cuellar strangled Rosalejandra Cisneros to death at their home near 98th Street and Dennis Chavez.Albuquerque Police arrest suspected sexual predator wanted in WyomingCourt documents state cuellar claimed she was a demon but prosecutors said Cuellar felt threatened by his wife's modeling career. Cuellar faces a life sentence.
  
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• Albuquerque Police arrest suspected sexual predator wanted in Wyoming

  10-10-2024 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A suspected sexual predator wanted on charges in Wyoming was arrested in Albuquerque Thursday morning, according to Albuquerque Police.APD detectives received an alert from law enforcement in Wyoming that Jacob Anthony Wilbur was in Albuquerque. He was arrested during a traffic stop on 39 felony charges in Wyoming, APD said.Story continues below
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• Roswell officer shoots fleeing armed suspect, police say; deputy involved in crash responding to scene

  10-10-2024 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell Police officer shot a suspect who was fleeing and had a warrant for his arrest, police announced Thursday afternoon.The shooting took place around 11:40 a.m. on Relief Route just west of South Main Street. Police said the incident began as a traffic stop near South Sunset Avenue and West Brasher Road.78-year-old Clovis woman shot in the chest while answering front door, police sayThe male suspect fled in the vehicle he was in. The suspect was late
  
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• Roswell officer shoots fleeing armed suspect, police say

  10-10-2024 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell Police officer shot a suspect who was fleeing and had a warrant for his arrest, police announced Thursday afternoon.The shooting took place around 11:40 a.m. on Relief Route just west of South Main Street. Police said the incident began as a traffic stop near South Sunset Avenue and West Brasher Road.78-year-old Clovis woman shot in the chest while answering front door, police sayThe male suspect fled in the vehicle he was in. The suspect was late
  
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• The Adobe Theater presents its twist on "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

  10-10-2024 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Adobe Theater is putting a spin on a classic in its latest production, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde."Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thieves during Balloon FiestaNews: Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Of
  
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• Dates announced for 2025 National Championship Air Races in Roswell

  10-10-2024 21:15 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Dates for the 2025 National Championship Air Races in Roswell were announced Thursday.The races will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 14 in the event’s new home. "We are incredibly excited as an organization for this monumental step in air racing history as we begin to execute our plan for the 2025 National Championship Air Races,” Tony Logoteta, president and chief operating officer of the Reno Air Racing Association, said in a news
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office warns of scam callers posing as sheriff's officials

  10-10-2024 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a recent string of scam calls involving scammers posing as BCSO officials.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thieves during Balloon FiestaNew
  
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• New Mexico group presents recommendations to resolve criminal justice issues

  10-10-2024 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Justice Reinvestment Working Group went before lawmakers this week and outlined problems withing the criminal justice system that they say the state needs to focus on in the next legislative session. Presenters pointed out two major issues, addiction and mental health.
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• Warm weather continues through the weekend

  10-10-2024 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  Warm temperatures continue across New Mexico. Evaporating showers are expected in the Gila and Sacramento mountains this afternoon.
  The high pressure system over the bootheel of New Mexico continues to strengthen and nudge towards south central New Mexico. This high pressure is allowing for temperatures to continue to climb across the state. Parts of New Mexico will be experiencing record and near-record high temperatures tomorrow and on Saturday.
  Over the weekend the high pressure will move its
  
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• Los Alamos Police investigating death of 15-year-old

  10-10-2024 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Alamos Police Department is investigating the death of a 15-year-old in White Rock on October 9. Police have launched an unattended death investigation in the case. 78-year-old Clovis woman shot in the chest while answering front door, police sayOfficials say police responded around 1:30 p.m. October 9, to reports of an unconscious 15-year-old in White Rock. The initial responding officer performed CPR until the Los Alamos Fire Department arriv
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of holding another man at gunpoint, assaulting him

  10-10-2024 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is in custody, accused of forcing his way into an apartment and assaulting another man inside.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thieves during Balloon FiestaNews: Bernalillo County Sherif
  
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• Former APS bus attendant accused of child abuse will not be held through trial

  10-10-2024 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) bus attendant will not be held behind bars through trial for child abuse charges involving a special needs student.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thiev
  
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• Winds keep special shapes static on Day 6 of Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2024 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Day 6 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is also the first of two Special Shapes Rodeos planned for this year's session. However, due to the winds, a lot of the bigger shapes stayed on the ground with static displays, entertaining the crowds on the field."[The winds are] a little too fast for shapes. They need a little more room to land. The taller shapes really don't fly as well as the round shapes," said Debbie Young, pilot of the Elvis balloo
  
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• Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths reported

  10-10-2024 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) – A recall has been issued for more than 2 million Fisher-Price infant swings after five deaths were reported.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), all models of the Fisher-Price Suga Swings are being recalled due to the possibility of suffocation.The CPSC said five deaths involving infants 1 to 3 months old were reported between 2012 and 2022. The swings were being used for sleep, and in most of the instances, "the infants were unrestrained and bedding materia
  
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• Bernalillo County GO Bond would provide funding to public libraries

  10-10-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On November 5, the polls will be opened for election day and along with casting ballots for national and local leaders, voters will get to choose where to send additional funding to certain departments.
  This election, in Bernalillo County, there will be six General Obligation (GO) Bonds for people to vote on. One of these GO Bonds could send $2.5 million in funding to public libraries in and around Albuquerque.
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• Bernalillo County GO Bond would provide funding to libraries

  10-10-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On November 5, the polls will be opened for election day and along with casting ballots for national and local leaders, voters will get to choose where to send additional funding to certain departments.
  This election, in Bernalillo County, there will be six General Obligation (GO) Bonds for people to vote on. One of these GO Bonds could send $2.5 million in funding to public libraries in and around Albuquerque.
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• 'Glamping' at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2024 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The majority of Fiesta-goers have to deal with pre-dawn traffic and crowds, but "Glamping" gives people an option to skip the hassle and roll out of bed right next to the balloons.Why is Albuquerque the perfect place to hold the Balloon Fiesta?It started in 2018 with Balloon Fiesta leaders looking for a way to let people experience the magic while staying near the park grounds. "We started out with 12 tents and you can see the layout here. 12 tents was
  
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• PHOTOS: Florida emerges from Hurricane Milton

  10-10-2024 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, where it knocked out power to more than 3 million customers and whipped up a barrage of tornadoes. The storm caused at least four deaths and compounded the misery wrought by Helene while sparing Tampa a direct hit.A drone image shows the dome of Tropicana Field which has been torn open due to Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 10, 2024. At least four people were
  
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• Over 135 rescued from Tampa assisted living facility amid 'unprecedented' flooding from Milton

  10-10-2024 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — The residents of an assisted living facility in Florida were assisted to safety with the help of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office early on Thursday morning after floodwaters from Hurricane Milton inundated the region.“This is extraordinary to see this type of flooding, especially in this type of area,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister in a video posted to social media amid the county’s response efforts.Story continues below
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• Flesh eating bacteria thrives after hurricanes. Here's what to know

  10-10-2024 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The water that Hurricane Milton leaves behind may be just as deadly as the winds and storm surge, an infectious disease expert explained in a recent appearance on NewsNation.Dr. Norman Beatty, of the infectious diseases division at the University of Florida, said that vibrio vulnificus — often referred to as a "flesh-eating bacteria" — can be found in floodwaters, storm surges or runoff amid extreme weather events, and can find its way into the body during r
  
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• How to help the recovery from Milton, Helene

  10-10-2024 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Just weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Florida coast, many of the same areas now face damage from the impact of Hurricane Milton.
  The Category 3 storm made landfall late Wednesday in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa. Donate now toRed Cross hurricane relief
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