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• Grants police search for suspect accused of making threats against officers

  13-01-2025 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  MILAN, N.M. (KRQE) – A person from Milan, New Mexico is now wanted after police said the suspect posted online threats targeting officers and their children. An arrest warrant has been issued for Kristjan Salazar who said officers with the Grants Police Department reset Salazar's phone while Salazar was at the Cibola General Hospital Friday night and claimed they lost important pictures. Man accused of shooting at family sledding in Tennessee: authoritiesSalazar posted on Faceboo
  
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• Bernalillo County Commissioners approve $33 million for apartment renovation

  15-01-2025 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Renovations will soo be coming to an Albuquerque apartment complex following a vote from Bernalillo County Commissioners.City of Albuquerque Planning Dept. to launch new systemCommissioners have approved an ordinance that will give $33 million in project revenue bonds to fund the purchase and rehabilitation of the St. Anthony Plaza Apartments on Indian School. According to the county, plans include upgrading appliances, adding LED lighting, new energy e
  
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• Temperatures rollercoaster before windier weather

  15-01-2025 13:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Record cold air on this day in history has been observed for a few areas in New Mexico as bitterly cold air is the big weather story this morning . With very clear skies, air temperatures for nearly all are below freezing with light winds making it feel a little bit colder, but eventually, temperatures will slowly rise ahead with drier air in the short term before our next pattern change kicks up the winds.Forecast Continues Below
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• Temperature rollercoaster & windier eventually

  15-01-2025 13:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Record cold air on this day in history has been observed for a few areas in New Mexico as bitterly cold air is the big weather story this morning . With very clear skies, air temperatures for nearly all are below freezing with light winds making it feel a little bit colder, but eventually, temperatures will slowly rise ahead with drier air in the short term before our next pattern change kicks up the winds.Leftover low-level moisture from early this week's weakening sto
  
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• UNM suffers first Mountain West defeat this season at San Jose State

  15-01-2025 08:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Richard Pitino's UNM men's basketball team followed up a big nationally televised win against San Diego State with their first conference loss. San Jose State upset New Mexico Tuesday night 71-70.
  Latrell Davis put back shot with under three seconds left in the game was the difference. The Lobos started Mountain West play with a home victory over San Jose State back in December only to have the Spartans return the favor at their place. Only two Lobos sc
  
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• FEMA to close Roswell Disaster Recovery Center on Saturday

  15-01-2025 06:36 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA will shut down its disaster recovery center in Roswell this Saturday at 5 p.m. The closure comes weeks after the deadline passed for residents to apply for relief from the October flooding.State medical board revokes Albuquerque neurosurgeon’s licenseHowever, FEMA staff will remain in Chaves County to assist the state emergency managers in their recovery efforts. People can also stay in touch with FEMA at this link or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
  
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• Man charged with murder after shooting near Socorro

  15-01-2025 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police arrested 26-year-old Christopher Brannan who is accused of a fatal shooting near Socorro. NMSP said Brannan and 24-year-old Jonathan Gonzales got into a fight last Friday. They said Brannan shot Gonzales in the chest and then fled the scene. Gonzales died from his injuries at the hospital. Body camera video shows deadly police shooting in Santa Fe, K-9 attack on officerBrannan turned himself in later that evening and was charged wi
  
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• Warmer weather returns by the end of the week

  15-01-2025 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  A gradual warming trend has started today and will continue through Friday. Another winter storm moves in this weekend bringing snow and the coldest air so far this season.After a cold, and for some, foggy start to the morning in New Mexico, temperatures this afternoon started a warming trend. High temperatures are still cooler than average, but are a couple degrees warmer compared to Monday. This slow and gradual warming trend will continue each day this week through Friday, with highs back up
  
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• New Mexico crews share experience of helping fight California wildfires

  15-01-2025 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As California continues to fight the wildfire fueled by high winds, a New Mexico team is there to help. "It's an honor to be able to be a part of it and to show that we're here," said Nathan Miller, Wildland Superintendent for the City of Santa Fe and Strike Team leader.Story continues below
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• New lawsuit claims CYFD could have prevented toddler's death

  15-01-2025 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – A lawsuit blames the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department for the drug overdose death of a two-year-old boy. In 2020, CYFD received a report that Ricky Renova had been born addicted to drugs and tested positive for meth and opiates. According to the lawsuit, nurses said they moved the baby out of his mother, Elisa Renova's hospital room because they felt the baby wasn't safe after she allegedly smoked drugs in her room. Nurses also noted his mothe
  
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• Deb Haaland reflects on past four years as Interior Secretary

  15-01-2025 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is serving out her final days in office. President Biden made history by appointing her as the first Native American in a cabinet position. "The first couple days I got here, I was, you know, it took me a while to just breathe and say, oh my goodness, I'm really here,” said Secretary Deb Haaland, Interior Secretary.Story continues below
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• BCSO: Wrong way driver stopped on I-25 in Albuquerque

  15-01-2025 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said they stopped a wrong-way driver on I-25 Tuesday night. They stopped the driver on southbound I-25 near Paseo Del Norte.Albuquerque police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrianAll lanes of Paseo getting on I-25 and southbound I-25 in the area are closed as of 9:45 p.m. while detectives with BCSO's Auto Theft Unit investigate. No injuries were reported.
  
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• Albuquerque police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian

  15-01-2025 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening. They said officers were called to a fight between two people. Witnesses then reported that a vehicle hit a pedestrian near Corrales Rd. and NM 528 in northwest Albuquerque. Albuquerque police officer accused of domestic violence appears in courtA bystander tried to save the pedestrian's life but the man died from his injuries. APD said that the vehicle left t
  
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• Freshman sets New Mexico high school three-point record

  15-01-2025 04:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Springer High School has once again set a new three-point record. Pablo Romero is the latest to put his name in history after connecting on 16 three-point attempts.During the Red Devils game against Reserve, the freshman went 16-21 (76%) from beyond the arc and finished with a career high of 48 points. His previous career high was 23.Romero caught fire in the third quarter. After only recording six points in the first half, the freshman exploded for 11 threes in th
  
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• City of Albuquerque offering free composting class

  15-01-2025 03:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents looking to reduce waste and give back to the environment can now learn the art of composting for free. The City of Albuquerque is hosting a workshop aiming to teach locals how to turn food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for gardening. The city said initiatives like this support the city's goals to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability.ABQ BioPark hosting adults-only Valentine themed eventThe free class is this Saturday
  
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• City of Santa Fe working to remove plywood around Soldiers' monument

  15-01-2025 03:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Years after protestors tore down part of the obelisk in the middle of Santa Fe plaza, the city is now working to tear down the wooden box enclosing the obelisk.Story continues below
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• City of Albuquerque Planning Dept. to launch new system

  15-01-2025 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Planning Department will begin a massive update to its software platforms this week. The department will be transitioning to a new system called ABQ Plan, or Planning Logistics and Networking. They hope to streamline online applications and payments.Cold weather slows down I-25 rebuild in AlbuquerqueThe current system will go down this Thursday at 5 p.m. but because of the high volume of data, the new system won't launch until Janua
  
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• Cold weather slows down I-25 rebuild in Albuquerque

  15-01-2025 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are well underway on New Mexico's biggest road project in a decade, but the work is far from over. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is warning drivers how some work on the I-25 Comanche-Montgomery rebuild will slow down soon.  Story continues below
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• How a new tool can help planners prepare for prescribed burns in New Mexico

  15-01-2025 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  The southern California wildfires have many asking what could have been done to prevent the disaster. One start-up company in Santa Fe, working with the Los Alamos National Lab believes they may have the answer.In April 2022, the largest wildfire in the state's history erupted in northern New Mexico. The Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Fire would ultimately destroy nearly 342,000 acres and more than 900 structures, severely impacting residents, businesses, and communities. Quite possibly the most frus
  
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• Warming trend continues through the end of this week

  15-01-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  A gradual warming trend has started today and will continue through Friday. Another winter storm moves in this weekend bringing snow and the coldest air so far this season.
  After a cold, and for some, foggy start to the morning in New Mexico, temperatures this afternoon started a warming trend. High temperatures are still cooler than average, but are a couple degrees warmer compared to Monday. This slow and gradual warming trend will continue each day this week through Friday, with highs back up
  
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• New Mexico business owner reaches settlement over use of COVID-19 relief funds

  15-01-2025 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A restaurant owner has agreed to pay more than $3 million for misusing COVID-19 relief funds. The U.S. Attorney for New Mexico said Leonard Vandenberg, who operates several restaurants in New Mexico and Texas, received $2.8 million dollars through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. However, prosecutors say most of that money went into Vandenberg's personal investment accounts.New Mexico suicide rate decreases among women and Indigenous PeoplesAs part o
  
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• Hegseth survives attacks from Democrats in testy Senate hearing

  15-01-2025 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  Pete Hegseth on Tuesday battled through a high-stakes Senate hearing in which Democrats sought to paint the Pentagon nominee as inexperienced, unprofessional and toxic due to allegations of sexual abuse and heavy drinking.But Republicans vigorously defended the nominee, and the Senate Armed Services chair touted the hearing as a triumph, with Hegseth surviving the showdown without doing any major damage his candidacy.“This was a tour de force, a takedown, a triump,” Chair Roger Wicke
  
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• Capital One sued by US watchdog, accused of cheating customers out of $2 billion

  15-01-2025 00:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. watchdog is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts — and “cheating" customers out of more than $2 billion in lost interest payments as a result.In a complaint filed Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau took aim at Capital One's promises and handling of its “360 Savings” accounts. Despite promoting 360 Savings as an account that provides one of nation's highest in
  
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• Attorneys general from 13 states ask Walmart to reconsider DEI decision

  15-01-2025 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Walmart is one of the latest corporations pulling back from its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, phasing out many of its programs and removing the words "diversity" and "DEI" from documents.However, the move has raised concerns among a group of state attorneys general who are calling on Walmart to reconsider the changes.
  Attorneys general from 13 states signed the letter addressed to Walmart CEO Doug McMillon.How Project 2025’s rightward vision became a flashp
  
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• 'Guilty as charged': Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark has disruptive court hearing

  15-01-2025 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — The man accused of stalking Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark appeared in court Tuesday, disrupting proceedings several times as a Marion County judge laid out what he was accused of.Michael Lewis Jr., 55, walked into court Tuesday in an orange jumpsuit manacled at his wrists. As soon as Judge Angela Davis greeted Lewis, he leaned back in his chair and said, "Guilty as charged."Judge Davis advised Lewis he had the right to remain silent, but Lewis persisted, even after
  
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• Body camera video shows deadly police shooting in Santa Fe, K-9 attack on officer

  15-01-2025 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly released body camera video shows what led up to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Santa Fe and how one of the police K-9s attacked an officer.The incident took place on March 10 when officers were attempting to apprehend 35-year-old Rick Robert Chavez, who had several active arrest warrants.Police said Chavez was at his father’s home in the 2800 block of Don Quixote and they saw him leave in a vehicle. Chavez was later located at Rodeo Park
  
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• Roswell to host air race test flights on Wednesday

  15-01-2025 00:04 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Roswell will get its first glimpse of the national championship air races this week. The Reno Air Racing Association will hold flight tests on Wednesday at the Roswell Air Center.Eastern New Mexico University launches new virtual campus tourThe association announced last year it would relocate its event from Nevada to New Mexico. For the tests, pilots from all seven classes will fly through the new race course. The championships will be in September.
  
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• Drug smuggling scheme stopped at Cibola County Correctional Center

  14-01-2025 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Federal investigators say an inmate was smuggling drugs between his dialysis appointment and the Cibola County Correctional Center. Court documents state Karen Cantu plotted with inmates Joseph Baldonado and Angello Sandoval to leave a package of drugs at Baldonado's transport vehicle during his appointment earlier this month.Otero County sheriff’s deputy facing murder charge after fatally shooting teenInvestigators learned about the scheme last fall
  
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• Albuquerque police officer accused of domestic violence appears in court

  14-01-2025 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque police officer facing charges for domestic violence was in court Tuesday for his first felony appearance. According to court documents, Officer James Eichel got into an argument with his wife last Sunday. When officers responded to their home, they could see bruises on his wife as well as a small cut on her ear. Police said his wife told them Eichel had been drinking.Otero County sheriff’s deputy facing murder charge after fatally s
  
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• ABQ BioPark hosting adults-only Valentine's Day event

  14-01-2025 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With Valentine's Day just a month away, the ABQ BioPark is inviting adults to spend it with their aquatic animals. The aquarium is hosting an adults-only Valentine's Day event, where you can treat yourself, your friends, or your sweetheart to themed appetizers and a complimentary signature drink. National Museum of Nuclear Science and History hosting free admission eventYou can take a stroll through the aquarium to learn more about the romantic rituals
  
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