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• 'Heroic' child called 911 after she, her siblings were stabbed in Brooklyn: NYPD

  06-04-2025 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  BENSONHURST, Brooklyn (WPIX) — A "heroic" 11-year-old called the police after she and three other children were stabbed in Brooklyn, police said.The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. at a home on 84th Street between 16th and 17th Avenues, according to fire officials. The 11-year-old, hiding in a room while calling 911, told police she and her three sisters, ages 8, 13, and 16, had been stabbed by their uncle, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a Sunday update to repor
  
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• Fire threat returns as strong winds move into New Mexico

  27-04-2025 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  Stronger winds move in this afternoon, bringing in dry air across all of New Mexico. Southwest winds could gust as high as 40 to 65 mph across the state, causing another very high fire danger. Areas of blowing dust are also possible.Winds will slowly die down through early parts of the week as high temperatures return closer to average for this time of year. Temperatures will start warming again Wednesday. Rain and thunderstorm chances will return to New Mexico starting Wednesday as well, with h
  
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• A crime spree killer's dramatic attempt to escape from jail; New Mexico Crime Files

  27-04-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Crime Files is a new weekly KRQE Digital Show. Each week, KRQE News 13 anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate bring you the notorious, the unforgettable, and the unbelievable crime stories from the Land of Enchantment. The answer to the question “Where are they now?” is addressed in each episode.
  In the inaugural episode, Dean Staley and Jessica Garate cover the Damian Herrera case. Herrera shot and killed five people in northern New Me
  
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• Lobo basketball adds versatile guard/forward

  27-04-2025 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team picked up another player on Saturday. Division II transfer Luke Haupt announced his commitment to New Mexico on Instagram.The 6-7 guard/forward comes to New Mexico from Point Loma Nazarene in San Diego. This past season, Haupt averaged 13.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. He also finished 6th in his conference with 92 total assists.With the addition of Haupt, there are now nine players committed to play for the Lobos next sea
  
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• Federal student financial assistance programs in jeopardy, AFT reacts

  27-04-2025 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several federal student financial assistance programs are in jeopardy after recent federal funding cuts to the Department of Education. Teachers said it's a move that's making it even harder to repay their student loans.“Saving on a Valuable Education," better known as the SAVE plan, is one of those programs in hot water. Earlier today, members of the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico explained how they're navigating the confusion surrounding th
  
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• Warmer and windier Sunday

  27-04-2025 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Strong storms moved across eastern New Mexico this afternoon with numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and a few Tornado Warnings. These storms are continuing to move eastward this evening and out of the state. The western half of New Mexico saw windier weather move in.Forecast Continues Below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woma
  
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• Pair of New Mexicans sign with NFL teams as undrafted free agents

  27-04-2025 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While they didn't hear their names called during the NFL draft, two players who played their high school ball in New Mexico found their way on to NFL rosters. Former Cleveland Storm standout Tre Watson is joining the Kansas City Chiefs and La Cueva's Connor O'Toole is going to the Seattle Seahawks.Watson originally began his collegiate career at Fresno State before transferring to Texas A&M for his senior year. During his four-year collegiate career, the
  
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• United wins first match of Jägermeister Cup

  27-04-2025 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United played its first-ever match in the USL Jägermeister Cup on Saturday. Against USL League One foe Union Omaha, the black and yellow came out with a 2-0 victory.United had one of its most aggressive attacking nights of the season. The club finished the match with a season high in expected goals (3.77), shots (18) and shots on goal (12)."Overall, again a shutout, another strong performance, and look I think you come into these situations w
  
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• Albuquerque neighbor unveils new 'little library' in northeast heights area

  27-04-2025 05:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a small addition to a northeast neighborhood, but residents in the area are hopeful their new "little library" will have a big impact. For one enthusiastic neighbor, they say it's a way to encourage children in the area to read more."I am a firm believer that if a child can read, [they] will succeed," said Pat Mallory, an Albuquerque resident. "That's an old saying, but it's a true saying."Mallory is a long-time Albuquerque resident and hopes this
  
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• Deadly stabbing under investigation in NW Albuquerque

  27-04-2025 04:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Homicide detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened in the area of Rosemont and 1st St. NW, north of Mountain.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital parking lot days apartFilm: Do you recognize t
  
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• Gun-totting Mexican soldiers allegedly enter US soil, surround couple in New Mexico

  27-04-2025 02:47 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A heavily armed 18-man Mexican army patrol allegedly crossed into U.S. soil this week and surrounded two Americans exploring a trail in the Bootheel of New Mexico.Abbey Carpenter and James Holeman used a camera and a cellphone to record the Monday encounter south of Hachita, New Mexico, and shared photos and videos with Border Report.Volunteers, clergy memorialize human remains found in New Mexico desert
  The two members of Battalion Search and Rescue &ndash
  
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• Gun-toting Mexican soldiers allegedly enter US soil, surround couple in New Mexico

  27-04-2025 02:47 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A heavily armed 18-man Mexican army patrol allegedly crossed into U.S. soil this week and surrounded two Americans exploring a trail in the Bootheel of New Mexico.Abbey Carpenter and James Holeman used a camera and a cellphone to record the Monday encounter south of Hachita, New Mexico, and shared photos and videos with Border Report. Volunteers, clergy memorialize human remains found in New Mexico desertThe two members of Battalion Search and Rescue &ndash
  
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• Syracuse grieves the passing of NFL icon Raymond Seals

  27-04-2025 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)—The Central New York community is mourning the loss of Henniger High graduate, later to become the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive lineman, Raymond Bernard Seals, who passed away on April 5, 2025. In honor of his service to the Syracuse community, Seals was remembered in a memorial service that reflected the impact he had on those who knew him.The service was filled with tributes, stories, and memories of Seals, who was a man of sheer determination and a work
  
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• Strong winds and increasing fire threat for Sunday

  27-04-2025 02:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Strong storms have been moving across eastern New Mexico this afternoon with numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and a few Tornado Warnings. These storms are continuing to move eastward this evening. The western half of New Mexico has seen windier weather move in, and with that, a high fire danger.Forecast Continues Below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the
  
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• Gathering of Nations 2025 Day 2

  27-04-2025 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year's Gathering of Nations is on its second day Saturday, with tribes from all across the state coming together to celebrate their cultures. One of Saturday's highlights was the horse and rider regalia parade. Q&A released on potential changes coming to New Mexico State Fairgrounds"Throughout Indian Country, they tell us that our horse is part of us, it's part of our history. It became so much a part of us that we adopt them as our brothers, as our
  
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• CABQ now giving First Guaranteed Income payments to families

  27-04-2025 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Struggling families in the metro are getting a helping hand from the city. This past week, families participating in the Guaranteed Basic Income Program got $750.They will be getting that payment monthly. The city says the GBI program serves as a vital lifeline for families experiencing financial instability. UNM holds drug take back day at WalgreensIn a statement Saturday, Mayor Tim Keller said, "We're putting dollars directly into the hands of our resident
  
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• Roswell firefighter named Firefighter of the Year

  27-04-2025 01:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Firefighters from across the state were honored for their outstanding public service Saturday, and the bravery of one firefighter earned him a special distinction. The American Lung Association and AT&T recognized Roswell Firefighter Brand Sturza, naming him as the Firefighter of the Year. ‘The platform has become obsolete’: Albuquerque Fire Rescue ditches PulsePoint appThey say he embodies loyalty, dedication, and leadership. Sturza was esse
  
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• Carrie Tingley Foundation raises funds with pickleball tournament

  27-04-2025 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE anchors were active this weekend, raising money for a good cause by playing in a pickleball tournament. Several familiar faces were battling it for pickleball domination on the east side. Trailer filled with wheelchair basketball equipment stolen in AlbuquerqueThe event is hosted by the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation, which is raising money after thieves stole a trailer full of wheelchairs and other equipment worth around $200,000. "We're really hop
  
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• City of Albuquerque holds e-waste recycling event

  26-04-2025 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's that time of year for some spring cleaning, and for those needing to get rid of some old electronics, the city of Albuquerque provided an environmentally friendly way to do so. The CABQ E-Waste Recycling Event was at the Tingley Beach parking lot. ABQ BioPark on how e-recycling helps the environment and endangered speciesThe drive-thru drop-off service accepted almost anything with a battery or a plug, including cell phones, cables, and keyboards. "Thes
  
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• UNM holds drug take back day at Walgreens

  26-04-2025 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy partnered with the Federal Enforcement Agency on Saturday to take back no longer needed medications. This bi-annual event, hosted at Walgreens across the metro, allowed residents to safely and anonymously dispose of prescriptions to help prevent misuse and to protect the community. Family of Albuquerque Public Schools student who was pepper sprayed on campus sues district"As an upcoming pharmacist, it is reall
  
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• Former Clovis Wildcat selected in NFL draft

  26-04-2025 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time since 2019, a player from New Mexico has been selected in the NFL draft. On Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks selected former Clovis High School standout Bryce Cabeldue.Following his high school career, Cabeldue joined the University of Kansas, where he spent his entire collegiate career. The offensive lineman was selected in the 6th round with the 192 overall pick.Cabeldue is the first player from New Mexico to be drafted since former Eldorado Ea
  
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• Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year

  26-04-2025 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Red skies in August, longer fire seasons, and checking air quality before taking my toddler to the park. This has become the new norm in the western United States as wildfires become more frequent, larger, and more catastrophic.As an ecologist at the University of Colorado Boulder, I know that fires are part of the natural processes that forests need to stay healthy. But the combined effects of a warmer and drier climate, more people living in f
  
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• 2-year-old US citizen deported without 'meaningful process,' federal judge says

  26-04-2025 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — A federal judge on Friday sounded the alarm after lawyers alleged the Trump administration deported a 2-year-old U.S. citizen without "meaningful process."The toddler's father filed a petition for release after the child was deported alongside her sister and mother, who was determined to be in the country illegally, to Honduras.
  U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty, an appointee of President Trump, confirmed that the child had been released in the Central American country with he
  
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• MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's legal team accused of submitting inaccurate, AI-generated brief to Colorado court

  26-04-2025 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and his legal team have to explain themselves to a federal judge in Colorado after she discovered a recent brief they submitted pointed to fake court cases as evidence. The brief was submitted as part of an ongoing defamation case involving a former executive at Dominion Voting Systems that was filed against Lindell in 2022. According to court documents, federal judge Nina Wang found about 30 defective citations in a brief Lindell’s
  
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• 'It means so much,' Sen. Creighton reflects on impact of passing education savings account bill

  26-04-2025 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Gov. Greg Abbott will soon sign legislation to allow Texas parents to use public dollars to help pay for private education. On Thursday, the Texas Senate voted to send a $1 billion education savings account program to the governor to be signed into law."There being 19 ayes and 12 nays, school choice has come to Texas!" Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said as he brought the gavel down on the vote to approve Senate Bill 2. Senators concurred with changes made by the Texas House, speeding t
  
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• Measles: What are the first symptoms to look for?

  26-04-2025 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Measles, one of the most contagious viruses in the world, is often recognized by the rash it gives patients who are infected. However, those spots and bumps usually don't appear for more than a week after someone has been exposed.
  Other symptoms are better early indicators of a potential measles case, health experts say.
  Even the earliest symptoms could take days to appear, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Measles is airborne and spreads easily when
  
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• These US cities are thriving for homebuyers and sellers this spring, says new report

  26-04-2025 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Spring is here, and with it comes what's typically considered the peak for the real estate market. Despite this, the market feels a bit more unsteady than usual.
  However, some areas in the country seem to be thriving quite well and appear to be great spots for either homebuyers or sellers.According to a new report from Zillow, mortgage rates are the lowest they’ve been this year, and home values aren’t rising rapidly. And there are plenty of options too, with more than 1
  
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• Pope Francis' funeral: Photo gallery

  26-04-2025 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City drew around 200,000 people who bid farewell to the 88-year-old pontiff Saturday, according to the Vatican.Francis' body laid in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica since Wednesday. He will be the first pope since 1903 to be buried somewhere other than the Vatican, opting to be interred at St. Mary Major.Crowds gathered outside in St. Peter's Square for the funeral mass, where Cardinal Giovanni Battist
  
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• WATCH: Students, staff celebrate custodian's 80th birthday with parade

  26-04-2025 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) -- Head of custodial services at a South Carolina elementary school gets a surprise party for his 80th birthday.Students and staff at Cannons Elementary School lined the hallways, holding signs and wearing funny t-shirts to honor Punzel Frenanders with a "Punzel Birthday Parade."Bear euthanized after being hit by car in GeorgiaPunzel Frenanders collects handmade birthday cards at Cannons Elementary School during a surprise birthday celebration. (Screenshot: Sparta
  
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• APD investigates single-vehicle I-40 fatal motorcycle crash

  26-04-2025 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash they say happened Friday night. Officers responded to the area of Westbound I-40 and the off-ramp to southbound Coors Blvd NW just before 9:00 p.m. to a motorcycle that crashed into a guardrail. VIDEO: Stolen vehicle driver totals APD vehicle in crash with officerAPD says a gray Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed and as it approached the Coors exit, the driver fail
  
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