• Las Cruces man found guilty of murdering mother

    Las Cruces man found guilty of murdering mother
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – A 29-year-old Las Cruces man accused of killing his mother and fleeing the state has been found guilty of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence, the State of New Mexico Office of the Third Judicial District Attorney said on Wednesday, Dec. 18.Story continues below
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  • Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office deputies arrest suspected scammer who showed up at victim's home

    Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office deputies arrest suspected scammer who showed up at victim's home
    RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fraud suspect thought he'd gotten away with it after showing up to an Española man's home and allegedly taking tens of thousands of dollars by pretending to be law enforcement. However, real deputies put a stop to it on the suspect's second try. FBI Albuquerque warns about government impersonation scamsEspañola resident Jose Lopez is still reeling from the major financial loss where he said a lot of his cash was taken. He hopes his story can
  • Special prosecutor withdraws appeal in Alec Baldwin case

    Special prosecutor withdraws appeal in Alec Baldwin case
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The special prosecutor in the Alec Baldwin manslaughter case is no longer appealing the dismissal. The Hollywood star was on trial earlier this year after a gun he handled went off and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. However, the judge dismissed the case with prejudice over how some evidence in the case was handled.Albuquerque man sentenced for car theftsSpecial prosecutor Kari Morrissey had filed a motion to appeal that ruling last month but on Monday,
  • Snow moves into parts of New Mexico Christmas Day

    Snow moves into parts of New Mexico Christmas Day
    Mild and dry weather continues through Christmas Eve across New Mexico. A fast moving storm will bring chances for snow and rain to parts of the state for Christmas Day.
    It was yet another warm afternoon Monday across New Mexico, with high temperatures staying well-above average for most of the state. A cold front has brought a big change in temperatures though to northeastern parts of the state though. This front will leave high temperatures slightly cooler Christmas Eve across southeast New Me
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  • Alamogordo teen convicted of murder of 14-year-old in 2023

    Alamogordo teen convicted of murder of 14-year-old in 2023
    ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – A teen accused of fatally shooting another teen near Alamogordo High School last year has been found guilty of murder. Officials said then-17-year-old Isaiah Leonard in October 2023 approached a group of minors and pulled a gun on them over a previous issue. One of the minors tried to take Leonard down and that's when Leonard shot three of them. Jyrese Collier died from his injuries. Rio Rancho man ordered to turn over guns after shooting incidentLeonard was found
  • Boys and Girls Club in Albuquerque gets multi-million dollar renovation

    Boys and Girls Club in Albuquerque gets multi-million dollar renovation
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A roughly 60-year-old teen center building in Albuquerque is getting a major facelift thanks to the city and community businesses; KRQE News 13 got a firsthand look at the construction project, and what the Boys and Girls Club of Central New Mexico hopes to provide to the community when it's all done.Story continues below
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  • Where is Santa? How to track his Christmas 2024 journey

    Where is Santa? How to track his Christmas 2024 journey
    Live above: NORAD's Santa Tracker, which will officially begin tracking Santa at 6 a.m. ET on Tuesday, December 24.(NEXSTAR) — The stockings have been hung by the chimney with care, and St. Nicholas will soon be there. Unlike Christmases of yore, you no longer have to listen for a clatter on your lawn to know Santa Claus has arrived — there's a tracker for that.
    The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, will again be tracking Santa and his eight tiny reindeer as they ma
  • Sunport decorated with poinsettias for holiday season

    Sunport decorated with poinsettias for holiday season
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For those traveling this holiday season, the City of Albuquerque is urging flyers to stop and look at the poinsettias. The city's Department of Recreation's greenhouse crew said they have been hard at work filling the airport with huge red and green poinsettias.ABQ BioPark’s naughty or nice list features Triton the tiger and Wilson the turtleThe plants an be found all over the lobby and near the gates. The Albuquerque International Sunport and city is
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  • 1 injured after fire at Belen High School

    1 injured after fire at Belen High School
    BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – One person is in the hospital after a fire broke out at Belen High School.The Rio Communities Fire Department, Belen Fire & Rescue, and Valencia County Fire Department responded to an RV and car fire around 4 a.m on Monday. Deadline extended for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon reliefCrews were able to quickly contain the fire. One person was transported to the hospital, their condition is unknown. Fire crews said there was no damage on school grounds.
  • Larry Barker’s best investigations of 2024

    Larry Barker’s best investigations of 2024
    The 2024 edition of the Best of Larry Barker highlights some of the best investigations from the past year. 1. Failing the Grade: New Mexico hospital rated ‘below average’ in national survey
    In January, Larry Barker highlighted a report card that gave the University of New Mexico Hospital a score of "F," the worst possible rating. Read full story here.2. Broken fire hydrants plague communities across New Mexico
    According to a Larry Barker investigation in July, communities acros
  • Albuquerque man sentenced for car thefts

    Albuquerque man sentenced for car thefts
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man with a history of getting caught in stolen cars was sentenced on Monday. In August, Bryan Dennie took a plea deal in four cases. Three of those cases involved stolen vehicles and one for being a felon in possession of a gun. Rio Rancho man ordered to turn over guns after shooting incidentHe was sentenced to six years and ordered to undergo treatment for substance abuse. If he doesn't complete the program, he's looking at 30 years behind bars.
  • What are 2024's top baby names in New Mexico?

    What are 2024's top baby names in New Mexico?
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health is out with its most popular baby names for the year. The list of girl names is not that different from last year, with eight of the top ten names making a return. Camila came out as the most popular with Mia at number two. Emily and Aurora are the newcomers kicking Aria and Luna off the list.Poll: What is your favorite holiday movieThe list of boy names look similar to last year's with only two new additions. Noah reclaimed the
  • Coast to Coast Countdown to 2025 Sweepstakes

    Coast to Coast Countdown to 2025 Sweepstakes
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  • Deadline extended for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon relief

    Deadline extended for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon relief
    LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents who lost property in the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire two years ago now have more time to file their claims. As part of the continuing resolution approved last week, Congress has added another $1.5 billion in relief funds to fire victims.FBI Albuquerque warns about government impersonation scamsCongress also pushed the claims deadline by three months, meaning the last day to file for compensation isn now March 14. The fire destroyed more than 900 st
  • Rio Rancho man ordered to turn over guns after shooting incident

    Rio Rancho man ordered to turn over guns after shooting incident
    RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Rio Rancho man who was taken into custody last week after firing nearly a thousand rounds of ammo in the air has been ordered to turn over any firearms he owns. Eric Brusstar was given a temporary Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order days after police said he fired more than 700 rounds of ammunition from his home near NM 528 and High Resort Blvd.Santa Fe Mediterranean food truck reopens following burglary in NovemberNo one was seriously hurt. Brusstar suff
  • Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano is erupting, sending hazardous gases billowing

    Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano is erupting, sending hazardous gases billowing
    KILAUEA, Hawaii (KHON) — Eruptive activity has resumed at Kīlauea, Hawaii's most active volcano.The National Park Service reported "elevated earthquake activity" beneath Kīlauea's summit at around 2 a.m. HST Monday morning. Thirty minutes later, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory spotted eruptive activity while observing webcams.NPS is warning those hoping to see the eruption — which can be viewed on USGS webcams —that hazardous volcanic gases are billowing into th
  • Don't eat 'cannibal sandwiches,' Wisconsin health officials remind residents

    Don't eat 'cannibal sandwiches,' Wisconsin health officials remind residents
    (WFRV) — As the holidays approach, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is again reminding residents to avoid eating cannibal sandwiches, a tradition involving raw ground beef, which poses significant health risks."While we know some people in Wisconsin consider tiger meat or cannibal sandwiches to be a holiday tradition, it's a DHS tradition to warn you each year that eating raw meat is never a good idea," DHS officials shared on social media.Story continues below
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  • California restaurant cites ‘Ladies Night’ discrimination lawsuit as cause for closure

    California restaurant cites ‘Ladies Night’ discrimination lawsuit as cause for closure
    CONCORD, Calif. (KRON) – A California restaurant is preparing to close at the end of the year due to the financial burden of a lawsuit it says stems from its "Ladies Night" deal.Lima Restaurant, located in the Todos Santos Plaza in Concord, California, took to social media to inform patrons of the closure. “We are deeply grateful to our loyal customers who have supported us throughout the years,” the Peruvian restaurant, located about 20 miles outside of Oakland, said in t
  • FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work — so what does?

    FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn't work — so what does?
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications, but experts have long questioned its effectiveness. Last month the Food and Drug Administration formally proposed revoking its use
  • Congress looks to ban Chinese drones widely used in US: What to know about the debate

    Congress looks to ban Chinese drones widely used in US: What to know about the debate
    WASHINGTON (AP) — The economic and technological rivalry between the United States and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player.Lawmakers in Washington are seeking to ban new sales of drones from two dominant Chinese manufacturers, arguing they could be used to spy on Americans and that the low-cost models are hurting the U.S. drone industry.A defense bill that passed Congress last week would bar new Chin
  • Chat with Santa or find out if you are on the naughty list with these tech features

    Chat with Santa or find out if you are on the naughty list with these tech features
    (KTLA) - We've moved past simply mailing your wish list to the North Pole. Santa has arrived on ChatGPT and you can talk to him.You can access the new (and limited!) Santa Chat feature through the ChatGPT app by starting a new chat, hitting the live chat button, and then using the setting switch to choose a voice. You'll then have to swipe until you see Santa, who will greet you with a hearty "Ho, Ho, Ho!""Santa can answer anything. I would say he’s particularly good at holiday questions.
  • A future 'SNL' star was almost cast in 'Home Alone,' but he blew his audition

    A future 'SNL' star was almost cast in 'Home Alone,' but he blew his audition
    (NEXSTAR) – Like a rusty paint can to the face, “Home Alone” left audiences in stitches upon its release in 1990. The film became an instant Christmas classic, thanks in no small part to the comedy chops of Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy, and a relatively unknown child actor by the name of Macaulay Culkin.When the film was still casting, however, director Chris Columbus was considering yet another comedy ringer for the part of a Santa impersonator &
  • Florida boy undergoes open heart surgery after being hit by falling drone at holiday show

    Florida boy undergoes open heart surgery after being hit by falling drone at holiday show
    ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — A young boy required open heart surgery after multiple drones at a holiday show in Orlando, Florida, unexpectedly fell from the sky. The Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating.Adriana Edgerton, the 7-year-old boy's mother, told local news outlet WESH that she and her family were watching the holiday drone show at Lake Eola. Suddenly, according to video obtained by the outlet, several drones collided and crashed into the crowd.Another person in attendanc
  • Albuquerque Fire Rescue opens enrollment for 104th cadet class

    Albuquerque Fire Rescue opens enrollment for 104th cadet class
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Are you looking for a job that allows you to serve and protect your community? The Albuquerque Fire Rescue has opened enrollment for their 104th cadet class. The application process is from December 21 through March 21.
    People interested will need a high school diploma or GED. They will also need a valid CPAT certificate that indicates successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test.
    To learn more, visit https://www.cabq.gov/fire/
  • FBI Albuquerque warns about government impersonation scams

    FBI Albuquerque warns about government impersonation scams
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The FBI, along with other federal, state, local, and tribal partners are investigating cases where scammers are using advanced spoofing scams to steal money from people.According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), there have been Nationwide reported losses of more than $33 million due to government impersonation scams from January through November 2024.
    “While the FBI does not want the public to ignore calls that appear to come fro
  • Biden didn't remove these 3 inmates from death row

    Biden didn't remove these 3 inmates from death row
    President Biden gave commutations of sentences to 37 people on federal death row Monday.Those who received the Monday commutations of their sentences saw them go from execution to life with no possibility of parole. However, three “hard cases” were not among the commutations.Biden, while announcing the commutations, said that he is “more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level.”Here are the three death row inmates that weren
  • Poll: What is your favorite holiday movie?

    Poll: What is your favorite holiday movie?
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's that time of year once again. There's no better cure to earlier sunsets and chillier weather than to curl up under a warm blanket with a mug of hot cocoa and a holiday movie. With so many seasonal favorites, it can be hard to pick just one film. Nevertheless, KRQE News 13 asked viewers via social media which holiday movie was their favorite.The top answer among viewers, overwhelmingly, was the 1988 action thriller "Die Hard." While it is widely contested wheth
  • READ: House Ethics report on Gaetz allegations

    READ: House Ethics report on Gaetz allegations
    The House Ethics Committee on Monday released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), who has faced allegations of sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, among other violations.Gaetz had moved earlier in the day to block the release of the report through a lawsuit, arguing that the committee was acting beyond its authority.Story continues below
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  • Driver involved in crash found dead with gunshot wound in northeast Albuquerque, police say

    Driver involved in crash found dead with gunshot wound in northeast Albuquerque, police say
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are investigating a homicide in the area of 7100 Menaul Blvd. NE, just east of Louisiana Boulevard.Story continues below
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  • 6 hospitalized after being struck by vehicle at Missouri frozen custard stand

    6 hospitalized after being struck by vehicle at Missouri frozen custard stand
    ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – Multiple people were struck by a vehicle Sunday evening outside a frozen custard stand in St. Louis, leaving at least one person critically injured.The incident comes after years of calls for safety measures around Ted Drewes, the beloved custard stand, with some believing the city has taken far too much time in addressing those concerns.According to a social media post by the St. Louis Fire Department, six people were taken to area hospitals, one of whom was said to be

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