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• Jury selection underway for man charged under Bennie's Law

  18-06-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial against the first man charged under Bennie's Law in New Mexico is underway. William Brown is charged with negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor. Jury selection is underway and once they have a jury seated, opening statements will begin. Brown is facing 18 months behind bars if convicted.Man arrested in Gallup for shooting, killing roommate, state police sayHis son, Porfirio Brown, is charged with second-degree murder and assault on a peace
  
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• Barelas community remembers Por Vida Tattoo owner after shooting

  16-11-2024 02:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Barelas community is in mourning on Friday after a gunman went into Por Vida Tattoo on Thursday and fatally shot the owner. Friends and those who knew John "Bale" Sisneros said he was so much more than a tattoo artist.  "Yesterday was a very, very sad day. It hit us all really hard," said Ernie C'deBaca, CEO of Hispano Chamber of Commerce.   Luna County family awarded $7 million after deputy-involved crash kills baby"He will
  
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• NMDOT celebrates new bridge in Valencia County

  16-11-2024 02:44 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is celebrating the completion of a new bridge in Valencia County. State and local leaders have cut the ribbon on the bridge along Highway 109 in Jarales, south of Belen.Crews also rebuilt nearly three-quarters of a mile over the railroad tracks, added new signs, and improved drainage and erosion control.NMDOT said this bridge is a long time coming, finally giving drivers a way to cross over railroad tra
  
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• New owners plan to revive historic Wild West-era hotel in northern New Mexico

  16-11-2024 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  CIMARRON, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been three months since the historic St. James hotel closed its doors in Cimarron, leaving a big hole in that small community. However, next month, new owners are ready to revive the place and reopen to visitors.The new owners are a father-daughter duo, who run lodging businesses in Red River and Taos. They plan to keep the St. James mostly the same.
  Chad Mantz discovered the closure of the St. James along with thousands of other people through Facebook. B
  
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• Santa Fe man charged after crash sends 2 children to hospital

  16-11-2024 02:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe authorities have arrested a man suspected of driving under the influence, crashing, and injuring children.The Santa Fe Police Department said on Friday, a two-vehicle crash happened at the Rodeo Roand and Falisteo Road intersection. Two young children were taken to the hospital; one is in critical, but stable, condition.Police believe the victim's vehicle was heading west when a different vehicle was trying to turn right from Rodeo Road onto Galis
  
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• Rain, mountain snow moves into New Mexico this weekend

  16-11-2024 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  A storm will bring widespread rain and mountain snow to New Mexico starting this weekend. Colder air will stick around through the middle of next week.
  A warmer and windier day across New Mexico Friday. Wind gusts have briefly been measured at over 50 mph in Gallup this afternoon. The wind has helped to bring in warmer weather though. Today's wind is a result of an approaching storm that will start bringing isolated showers into central and southern New Mexico by Saturday evening. Temperatures w
  
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• City of Albuquerque hopes to increase GO Bond funds for housing issues

  16-11-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is pouring millions of dollars into tackling the growing housing problems. During a city meeting, the city announced it would be doubling the amount of capital funds given to affordable housing and homeless programs. At the Environmental Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, the city shared they are hoping to grant $20 million toward the housing issue. The Director of the City's Health, Housing and Homelessness Department (HHH
  
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• Luna County family awarded $7 million after deputy-involved crash kills baby

  16-11-2024 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A Luna County family is being awarded $7 million after a former deputy, going more than twice the speed limit, t-boned their car, killing their only son. While the family said this is a meaningful first step, they said their fight for justice is not over."We are one step closer to getting justice for my baby boy, Wyatt," said Isabella Hernandez, mother of Wyatt Franzoy, "He was taken from us too soon, all because of a Luna County Deputy who drove recklessly.""I'll never
  
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• ABQ BioPark's pregnant elephant could give birth soon

  16-11-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the ABQ BioPark continues baby watch for one of their elephants, they're giving the public a closer look into Rozie's prenatal care.Workers are trying to keep her concentrated on strength and endurance because as of November, she is 23 months pregnant. They're also training her to bring the baby to handlers should an emergency arise.Officials think Rozie will deliver in early December.
  
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• APD links man to 2023 murder, issues arrest warrant

  16-11-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have filed an arrest warrant for a man who they linked to a murder last year.On May 24 of last year, Adam Duarte was shot and killed at a casita on Mountain near Rio Grande. The warrant stated Duarte was seen with Bryan Perello and several others at an Albuquerque strip club earlier that night.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘c
  
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• Sylvester Stallone calls Trump 'the second George Washington'

  16-11-2024 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Sylvester Stallone says President-elect Trump is as legendary as America's first commander in chief, praising him as the "second George Washington.""When George Washington defended this country, he had no idea that he was gonna change the world," the "Rocky" star said while speaking at the America First Policy Insititute gala on Thursday at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort home in Florida."Because without him, you could imagine what the world would look like," Stallone told the c
  
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• US immigration judges ordered 7K Mexicans deported last month

  16-11-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) - Over 7,100 Mexican nationals were ordered deported from the United States in October - that's more than any other nationality group, according to new data.Head of renowned migrant center wants to work with new administration
  U.S. immigration judges ordered the deportations, which are the most in a decade and culminate a trend in rising number of Mexicans ordered removed from the country, according to data released Friday from Transactional Records Access Clearing
  
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• Ohio colleges could soon be banned from asking students' pronouns on applications

  16-11-2024 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio's public universities could be banned from asking prospective students their preferred pronouns on applications if a new state house bill becomes law.House Bill 686 was introduced this month to prohibit a state institution of higher education from using "any application for student admission that asks for, or contains a field in which an applicant may indicate, an applicant's preferred gender pronouns." Proposed by Rep. Gail Pavliga (R-Portage County), the legi
  
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• Reward being offered for information about Mexican wolf's death

  16-11-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  ARIZONA (KRQE) — Federal wildlife officials and animal advocates are offering a $100,000 reward for information about the death of a Mexican wolf.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the wolf was found dead northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona, on November 7. It's unclear how the wolf died, but an investigation is underway.The Western Watersheds Project said the wolf, nicknamed "Hope," played an important role in Mexican wolf conservation. Eastern New Mexico University head rodeo c
  
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• Case could be dismissed for APD officer charged with driving drunk in patrol vehicle

  15-11-2024 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Back in June, a New Mexico State Police officer had an unusual DWI stop because the person he stopped was actually an officer with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). The officer was in uniform and driving his police unit; he turned out to be driving drunk.Now, that APD officer has pleaded guilty, but if he stays out of trouble, that misdemeanor charge could go away.In early June, a state police officer saw an Albuquerque Police Department vehicle going near
  
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• Eastern New Mexico University head rodeo coach accused of embezzlement, animal cruelty

  15-11-2024 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University's head rodeo coach, Albert Flinn, is facing embezzlement and animal cruelty charges. Flinn is accused of keeping school property at his house, selling the program's used scrap metal and pocketing the money, and improperly caring for ENMU's calves and goats.
  Flinn was hired as ENMU's head rodeo coach in 2008. According to the university, he was recently placed on administrative leave due to the investigation.The 24-page affidavit
  
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• Albuquerque woman pleads guilty to killing estranged husband

  15-11-2024 22:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman pleaded guilty in court to killing her estranged husband on the Fourth of July in 2023.Erica Valdez was charged with second-degree murder and now faces up to 25 years in prison. Investigators said Valdez and shot and killed Joel Valdez.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in
  
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• Here's where you can watch holiday TV specials for free

  15-11-2024 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  (KRQE) – November's here and that means our TV schedules are soon to fill up with holiday cheer. Whether animated or live-action, there are plenty of classic Christmas specials to check out for free on the major networks.ABC
  The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular – Sunday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m.CMA Country Christmas – Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m.Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town – Tuesday, December 3 at 8:00 p.m.Olaf's Frozen Adventure – Tuesday, Decemb
  
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• New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department releases 2024 Tax Expenditure Report

  15-11-2024 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department released the 2024 Tax Expenditure Report. According to the report, the gross receipts tax deductions for groceries and prescription drugs were the state's largest tax expenditures.
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  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalEvents: What’s happen
  
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• Storm system coming over the weekend

  15-11-2024 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  Warm temperatures are apparent across New Mexico today. Winds pick up as the next storm system approaches New Mexico.
  Temperatures are reaching their peak across New Mexico today. Central New Mexico is forecasted to see temperatures from the upper 60's to 70's. Southern New Mexico could reach 80 degrees today. These temperatures are above seasonal averages, but not record breaking.
  A low pressure system has made its way into the Great Basin today. It will continue to track southward over the wee
  
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• Prescribed pile burns underway in Santa Fe National Forest

  15-11-2024 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Prescribed pile burn ignitions are underway in the Jemez, Cube and Española Ranger Districts in the Santa Fe National Forest. The Santa Fe National Forest says pile burns in the Jemez and Cuba Ranger Districts began on November 14 and ignitions in the Española Ranger District begins on November 15.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coinciden
  
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• Hallmark 'Star Wars' ornament recalled over mold

  15-11-2024 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Hallmark Keepsake Christmas tree ornament has been recalled over the possibility of it growing mold. The company says 16 customers have already complained about it happening.The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the brown paint on the "Star Wars"-themed ornament did not fully dry before packaging, causing the mold to grow.
  Mold can cause respiratory problems, the agency noted.
  (Courtesy Consumer Product Safety Commission)(Courtesy Consumer Product Safety Comm
  
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• APS: Student detained at La Cueva High School

  15-11-2024 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A student at La Cueva High School was detained Friday, Albuquerque Public Schools officials said.The school was placed on shelter-in-place at 10:05 a.m. due to a "safety concern." At 11:03 a.m., APS said the shelter-in-place was lifted and all students are safe.Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skul
  
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• New Mexico Young Actors presents: Peter Pan

  15-11-2024 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Young Actors is an organization that gives youth a chance to train and perform theater in the community. To kick off their 45th season, they are putting on the classical musical "Peter Pan."Story continues below
  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico Nov
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosting Small Business Resource Fair

  15-11-2024 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple agencies are partnering to put on the Small Business Resource Fair on November 19, form 4 - 7 p.m. at the International District Library.
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  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico November 15-21Crime: Police ID victim in fatal downt
  
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• Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary working to absorb nature center in Colorado

  15-11-2024 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary has been dedicated to rescuing wolves and other wild-type animals who are non-releasable because of acclimation to humans. The organization is currently undergoing a campaign to help save the lives of 25 at-risk wolfdogs.
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  News: New video shows scene BCSO deputies showed up to after Tijeras triple homicideTrending: ‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls i
  
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• Behind-the-scenes look at the new 'Ancient Life' exhibit opening at New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science

  15-11-2024 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science gave members of the media a behind-the-scenes look at its new exhibit called "Ancient Life," which will showcase life in New Mexico more than 250 million years ago, known as a time before the dinosaurs.The exhibit, set to open in January, will feature around 300 fossils collected over the past 30 years from various locations in New Mexico. "So it's some of New Mexico's first fossil record, show
  
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• U.S. Marshals search for man accused in vehicular homicide

  15-11-2024 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Marshals are looking for help locating Kalani G. Hodges. According to Crime Stoppers, Hodges has an active warrant for his arrest for homicide by vehicle (DWI). Police ID victim in fatal downtown shooting as tattoo shop ownerKalani is described as 5'10", 170lbs with brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Hodges is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (505) 843-7867. People can also submit anonymous tips to p3
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Suspect search, New video, Mild and breezy, Tom Rutherford, Visit Albuquerque

  15-11-2024 15:12 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  What’s happening around New Mexico November 15-21‘Rumor’ and ‘coincidence’ complicate discovery of human skulls in JalFormer Ruidoso officer takes plea in fake break-in caseUNM duck pond closed for six months to replace aging infrastructureCouple with newborn rebuilds their lives with the help of Albuquerque Community SafetyStudents help beautify downtown AlbuquerqueCheck the label of your Levi’s jeans. They may be worth thousands
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• What's happening around New Mexico November 15-21

  15-11-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from November 15-21.Albuquerque
  November 15 Santa's Arrival at Cottonwood Mall – Welcome Santa Claus to Cottonwood Mall at 10:00 a.m.November 15 Esperanza Bicycle Safety Clinic – The downtown public library will host this event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.November 15-16 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.November 15-16 Fa L
  
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