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• Free health fair in Albuquerque brings over 100 organizations together

  01-04-2025 17:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A free community health fair is coming to the West Mesa Community Center on Saturday morning. Over 100 nonprofits, educational institutions, local businesses and more will be onsite. City of Albuquerque looks to crack down on improperly parked E-scootersThis third annual fair kicks off at 11 a.m. and comes to a close at 2 p.m. The fair's mission is to provide health education, ensure residents can access available services, and promote overall wellness for t
  
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• What you do before and during a tornado could save your life

  04-04-2025 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time.Tornado seasons typically begin at different times in different parts of the United States.In what has historically been known as Tornado Alley — a designation that typically includes Ka
  
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• HHS staff working on childhood lead exposure and cancer clusters fired

  04-04-2025 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Staff members who fought childhood lead exposure and those who worked on cancer clusters were among those who were fired from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a now former employee told The Hill.The entire permanent staff of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice was cut, according to one person among the approximately 200 fired from the division.This division works on such issues as asthma and air pollution, climate change and health, childhood
  
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• Michigan couple back home from Mexican prison

  04-04-2025 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan couple Paul and Christy Akeo, who spent almost a month behind bars in a maximum-security prison in Mexico, are now back stateside.
  The Akeos return home after almost a month in a Mexican prison. (WLNS)
  Their return to Michigan comes after a Thursday court hearing in which the court ruled that the Akeos were to be released from custody. The Akeos and U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett say they are no longer facing charges, and the entire case against them has been droppe
  
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• Trump tells investors to buy low: ‘This is a great time to get rich’

  04-04-2025 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Donald Trump on Friday called on investors to buy low as markets plunge in response to an escalating trade war that intensified Thursday, one day after he imposed massive tariffs on much of the world.Markets fell on the news, but Trump said that represented an opportunity for people on Friday.“TO THE MANY INVESTORS COMING INTO THE UNITED STATES AND INVESTING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF MONEY, MY POLICIES WILL NEVER CHANGE. THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO GET RICH, RICHER THAN EVER B
  
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• Trump ordered to pay legal fees in ‘Steele Dossier’ lawsuit

  04-04-2025 16:41 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A judge in the United Kingdom has ordered President Donald Trump to pay more than $820,000 in legal fees to the company representing former British spy Christopher Steele after he unsuccessfully sued over a dossier.In 2022, Trump filed a claim against Orbis Business Intelligence, a firm founded by Steele, a former MI6 agent who published a 35-page dossier that featured claims about Trump ahead of the 2016 election.Trump argued the company violated British data protection laws and t
  
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• Sell-off worsens worldwide after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

  04-04-2025 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Stock markets worldwide are careening even lower Friday after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in an escalating trade war. Not even a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market, which is usually the economic highlight of each month, was enough to stop the slide.The S&P 500 was down 3.5% in morning trading, coming off its worst day since COVID wrecked the global economy in 2020. The Dow
  
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• Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault in UK

  04-04-2025 16:38 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian.London’s Metropolitan Police force said Brand, 50, faces one count of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two of sexual assault.The alleged offenses involve four women and took place between 1999 and 2005.In September 2023, British media outlets Chan
  
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• Jo's Farm bringing lavender to the community with its upcoming sale

  04-04-2025 16:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lavender is a popular perennial that provides a host of benefits and a range of culinary uses. Jo's Farm, a lavender garden in Albuquerque, grows pesticide free and organic lavender for the community to enjoy at home.What’s happening around New Mexico April 4-10Jo's Farms is helping bring its lavender to the community with its lavender plant sale. Jo's Farms will be selling their one gallon culinary and one gallon Grosso plants for a variety of uses an
  
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• Bataan Memorial Building added to National Register of Historic Places

  04-04-2025 15:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's former state capitol is being nationally recognized for its role in American history. The state's Department of Cultural Affairs says the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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• Which airports had the most delays and cancellations in 2024?

  04-04-2025 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — One out of every five flights in the U.S. was delayed in 2024, according to federal data.The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) publishes delay and cancellation data for airports across the country. BTS uses arriving flights when reporting delayed and canceled flights. A flight is considered delayed if it arrives at the gate 15 or more minutes after the scheduled arrival time.Nationwide, more than 7.5 million flights were scheduled
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Deadly dispute, A.G. sues company, Cooler and wetter, Project falls through, Balloon Fiesta tickets

  04-04-2025 14:21 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  What’s happening around New Mexico April 4-10UNM to begin construction on new police headquartersRoadrunner Food Bank helps people learn job skillsABQ church opens first ‘Safe Outdoor Space’ in International DistrictSanta Fe breaks ground on affordable housing and mixed-use developmentNM State Police building in Deming dedicated in memory of fallen officerJake Hall commits to New Mexico men’s basketball
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• What's happening around New Mexico April 4-10

  04-04-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from April 4 to 10.
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  April 4 ABQ Artwalk – Celebrate ABQ Artwalk’s 7-year anniversary with new venues, exhibits, performances, and much more. The event is from 5 to 9 p.m.April 4-5 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.April 5 Downtown Growers' Market – Visit Albuquerque's longest-running farmers' market for the
  
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• Rain, snow, and cooler temperatures move into New Mexico

  04-04-2025 13:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Widespread rain showers have developed overnight across eastern New Mexico. This rain will stick around through this afternoon and evening, with a few thunderstorms possible. By this afternoon, isolated showers and thunderstorms along with mountain snow will develop in northern, western, and central New Mexico as well.A strong cold front moves into northern New Mexico late this evening. This front will move south across New Mexico through early Saturday mornin
  
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• Rain, snow, and cooler temperatures move in through Saturday

  04-04-2025 13:11 via krqe.com
  
  Widespread rain showers have developed overnight across eastern New Mexico. This rain will stick around through this afternoon and evening, with a few thunderstorms possible. By this afternoon, isolated showers and thunderstorms along with mountain snow will develop in northern, western, and central New Mexico as well.A strong cold front moves into northern New Mexico late this evening. This front will move south across New Mexico through early Saturday morning. This will cause snow to develop a
  
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• Heavy snow moves into parts of New Mexico Friday night

  04-04-2025 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  A storm will bring widespread winter weather back to New Mexico Friday and Saturday. Heavy snow is likely in the northern mountains and parts of the state.It's was another cool day across New Mexico with high temperatures a couple of degrees warmer than Wednesday, but still well below average. A few spotty rain and snow showers moved through northwest New Mexico, but any accumulations have been very light. There has been some rain making it to the ground in e
  
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• UNM to begin construction on new university police headquarters

  04-04-2025 06:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For more than two decades, the University of New Mexico Police Department has used a dorm for their headquarters and offices- but soon, that will change. "It was never really designed to be or function as a police department," said Jeff McDonald, Security Operations Director for UNM. "It was a dorm building."Story continues below
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• Roadrunner Food Bank helps people learn job skills through training program

  04-04-2025 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You probably know Roadrunner Food Bank as a place that gives food to community members in need. But it's also a place giving people a second chance, setting them up for careers.Story continues below
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• Las Cruces consultant group sued for allegedly defrauding veterans

  04-04-2025 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Disabled Veterans Consultants (DVC) Inc. for allegedly defrauding veterans in Las Cruces.Story continues below
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• Jake Hall commits to New Mexico men's basketball

  04-04-2025 05:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)-UNM men's basketball coach Eric coach has his first commitment. Jake Hall announced Thursday that he has committed to New Mexico. The star guard, from Carlsbad high in Southern California, first committed to UC San Diego before Olen left that program to become the head coach at New Mexico. Hall decommitted after Olen's move to follow him to UNM. "I think that's the best decision for me," said Hall. "I think coach Olen has installed that belief, belief in me and I think t
  
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• Plans fall through for basketball prep school in downtown Albuquerque theater building

  04-04-2025 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — It was supposed to become a basketball prep school, but now the plans to bring new life to the old downtown theater have fallen through. KRQE spoke with the city about what they hope will happen to the space at the gateway to downtown Albuquerque. New Mexico Open to be held at Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort"Losing the theater was a pretty big loss for downtown at the time," said Albuquerque City Council District 2 Councilor Joaquin Baca. Now, there's
  
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• APD: Walmart shooting investigated as potential justifiable homicide

  04-04-2025 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said a fatal shooting outside Walmart near Coors and I-40 is being investigated as a possible justifiable homicide. APD said the shooting started as a road rage incident on I-40. Man pleads guilty to gun charges in Zuni Pueblo cyclist shootingTerrance Lowe got into an argument with Angelino Gonzales, and the argument turned into a fight. That's when a fourth vehicle, driven by Lowe's brother, Kendall Lowe, arrived as well. K
  
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• Albuquerque church opens first 'Safe Outdoor Space' in International District

  04-04-2025 02:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a long time in the making for a Safe Outdoor Space designed to help the unhoused. The City of Albuquerque said the sanctioned homeless encampment is just a part of the solution to get people off the streets, but it didn't come without controversy. It's owned by the New Creation church in the heart of the International District, and city officials are encouraging more churches to come forward to operate these safe outdoor spaces.Story continues belo
  
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• Santa Fe breaks ground on affordable housing and mixed-use development

  04-04-2025 02:34 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Shovels hit the ground on a new multi-million dollar residential and mixed-use development in Santa Fe. The city said it's designed with creatives in mind.Story continues below
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• Winter weather moves into New Mexico Friday night

  04-04-2025 01:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  A storm will bring widespread winter weather back to New Mexico Friday and Saturday. Heavy snow is likely in the northern mountains and parts of eastern New Mexico.It's been another cool day across New Mexico with high temperatures a couple of degrees warmer than Wednesday, but still well below average. A few spotty rain and snow showers have been moving through northwest New Mexico, but any accumulations have been very light. There has been some rain making
  
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• Man pleads guilty to gun charges in Zuni Pueblo cyclist shooting

  04-04-2025 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A man pleaded guilty to federal gun charges in connection with the shooting of a cyclist in the outer boundaries of the Zuni Pueblo. Devin Wade Wyaco, 34, faces no less than 10 years and up to life in prison, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico. Police investigate two deadly overnight shootings in Southwest AlbuquerqueThe guilty plea stems back to the night of Sept. 19, 2024. John Doe was riding a bicycle when Wyaco shot
  
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• MAP: What are President Trump's new tariffs in each country?

  04-04-2025 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on imports from almost every country Wednesday.A base "reciprocal" tariff of 10% will be imposed on most countries beginning Saturday, but rates are higher for places that Trump says are the "worst" offenders when it comes to trade — including major trading partners like the European Union, China and Japan. Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock"Our countr
  
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• Tesla's first-quarter sales down 13% worldwide

  04-04-2025 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Tesla deliveries plunged 13% worldwide during the first quarter of this year, according to reports in Reuters and the Wall Street Journal.Both publications say Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political activities are factors in the decreased demand for the electric vehicles made by his company.Sales from Tesla China, which exports to foreign markets, fell 49% in February but fared better in March after it started delivering the refreshed Model Y in China, according to th
  
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• New Mexico State Police building in Deming dedicated in memory of fallen officer

  04-04-2025 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  LUNA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Law enforcement held a special ceremony Thursday morning in southern New Mexico to dedicate a police building to an officer who gave his life in the line of duty. In 2021, New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott was helping the Department of Homeland Security with an investigation when he was shot and killed on Interstate 10 in Luna County.DA’s Office: 4 suspects in Las Cruces mass shooting indictedThe NMSP District 12 building was dedicated to
  
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• New Mexico Open to be held at Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort

  03-04-2025 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KTSM) - One of the most prestigious golf championships in the Southwest, the New Mexico Open, will now be held at the Turtleback Mountain Golf & Resort in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, for 2025 through 2027, the resort announced in a news release.Photos courtesy of Turtleback Mountain Golf & ResortThe Sun Country PGA Section named the resort as the "exclusive title partner" and host of the golf championship, according to the news release."This landmark three-year part
  
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