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• MDC officer accused of raping inmate

  19-09-2024 03:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Metropolitan Detention Center correctional officer is accused of raping an inmate and attempting to bring contraband into the detention center. Chevonne Culbreath was arrested on Tuesday after an inmate told police that she sexually assaulted him last month.25-year-old man killed in South Valley, BCSO saysThe officer told investigators that the inmate was blackmailing her over a piece of candy she gave him that he wasn't allowed to have. She admitted to ha
  
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• Albuquerque Police make arrest in case involving thieves smashing store's wall with sledgehammer

  19-09-2024 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of being involved in multiple burglary cases, including one where suspects smashed a hole in a wall to gain entry to a business, was arrested by the Albuquerque Police Department, according to court documents.Justin Duffy, 41, is accused of burglarizing The Hype ABQ Nutrition located at 4501 4th St. NW APT D, which occurred sometime between Sept. 13 and 14, court documents state.
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• Plane door falls off after takeoff, lands in Myrtle Beach yard

  19-09-2024 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – A small plane's door fell into a yard of a home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Tuesday, after which the plane made an emergency landing at Myrtle Beach International Airport.The door fell into a yard in the Market Common, a residential area and shopping center just outside the airport, according to homeowner Wendy Hodges.Photo courtesy of Wendy HodgesPhoto courtesy of Wendy Hodges“It was all intact and it was lying nicely between the two homes,”
  
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• Watch: Viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng may get own patent, trademark

  19-09-2024 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Only a month after Thailand's adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally.Zookeeper Atthapon Nundee has been posting cute moments of the animals in his care for about five years. He never imagined Khao Kheow Open Zoo's newborn pygmy hippo would become an internet megastar within weeks.Two-month-old baby hippo Moo Deng walks at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thaila
  
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• Trump vows to travel to Springfield following false pet-eating claims

  19-09-2024 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Former President Trump pledged to travel to Springfield, Ohio, after false claims that he and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), have made about Haitian immigrants eating pets in the city. Trump said at a rally in New York on Wednesday that he would go to the town in the next two weeks and also go to Aurora, Colo., where discussions of gang activity from Venezuelan migrants have been exaggerated but still become a part of the national conversation on immigration. &l
  
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• 10 places in Albuquerque to find, create a unique Halloween costume

  19-09-2024 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Halloween may be more than a month away but that doesn't mean you should hesitate to get your costume put together ahead of time. If you like to create your own costume, below is a list of places to check out this spooky season. New Mexico Halloween and fall events for 2024Angie's Costume RentalsLocated on San Mateo, just north of Central, Angie's Costume Rentals offers one-on-one consultation to piece together your perfect Halloween costume. While they spec
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Bar lawsuit, CYFD issues, Dry weather before more storms, Military funeral, Surprise intruder

  19-09-2024 15:11 via krqe.com
  
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  One shelter, three employees: only homeless shelter in Española asking for state helpOfficials present updated designs for I-25 Gibson Interchange Reconstruction ProjectVIDEO: Customer orders in Navajo, surprised when worker understands herMDC officer accused of having inappropriate relationship with inmateNM Attorney General calls for tougher penalties for school threatsFall foliage photos from across New Mexico through the yearsSean ‘Diddy’ Combs to re
  
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• New Mexico veterans honored in Forgotten Heroes ceremony

  19-09-2024 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 42 New Mexico veterans will be remembered with a public memorial service in Albuquerque on Thursday. They will then be escorted by law enforcement to the Santa Fe National Cemetery, where they will be buried with military honors.Albuquerque homeowner wakes up to a raccoon intruderThe state Department of Veterans Services holds a Forgotten Heroes Funeral each year, providing a military funeral for veterans who are not claimed by family after death. The m
  
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• Fall foliage photos from across New Mexico through the years

  19-09-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fall officially begins September 22, on the Autumn Equinox. Late September and early October is when New Mexicans can expect to see peak colors. However, late October to early November is when the Albuquerque-metro area may start to see leaves change color in the bosque.According to the Forest Service's website, mid to late September head to the Carson National Forest. People can see the golden hues of cottonwoods. Peak is the end of September through mid-October.
  
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• Fall foilage photos from across New Mexico through the years

  19-09-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fall officially begins September 22, on the Autumn Equinox. Late September and early October is when New Mexicans can expect to see peak colors. However, late October to early November is when the Albuquerque-metro area may start to see leaves change color in the bosque.According to the Forest Service's website, mid to late September head to the Carson National Forest. People can see the golden hues of cottonwoods. Peak is the end of September through mid-October.
  
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• Mostly dry & warming up for now

  19-09-2024 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Clear skies, light winds, and even drier air for most, except the far-southeast corner of New Mexico, has allowed for radiational cooling to take place, with more-stable air aloft, for now. Despite some high, thin clouds passing on through from the south, it's a rain-free morning. Low-level moisture in lingering in Southeast New Mexico with temperatures in the 60s and low 70s, while dew-points have dropped even more elsewhere with below-freezing temperatures in the high
  
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• Mostly dry & warmer temperatures before more rain chances

  19-09-2024 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Clear skies, light winds, and even drier air for most, except the far-southeast corner of New Mexico, has allowed for radiational cooling to take place, with more-stable air aloft, for now. Despite some high, thin clouds passing on through from the south, it's a rain-free morning. Low-level moisture in lingering in Southeast New Mexico with temperatures in the 60s and low 70s, while dew-points have dropped even more elsewhere with below-freezing temperatures in the high
  
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• Rain chances return starting Friday

  19-09-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Quieter weather has returned to New Mexico Wednesday. Storm chances return to parts of the state starting Friday.It was a much quieter day across New Mexico Wednesday afternoon as drier air moves in with a light southwest breeze. Quiet weather will continue overnight tonight with another night of cool temperatures, although it won't be as chilly as what we woke up to this morning. An even warmer day is on the way Thursday. A spot shower or two is possible in eastern New Mexico Thursday, but most
  
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• Santa Fe National Forest planning prescribed burns on the Española Ranger District

  19-09-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Officials with the Santa Fe National Forest are planning for several prescribed burns in the Española Ranger District in the fall and summer. It includes a 647-acre broadcast burn in North Aztec Springs. The four burns would total 898 acres. New Mexico Attorney General calls for tougher penalties for school threatsA community meeting is scheduled for September 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor's Office (11 Forest Lane,
  
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• NM United defeats Sacramento Republic, clinches a playoff spot

  19-09-2024 05:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was the first place team against the second place team in the USL Western Conference. No. 1 New Mexico United defeated Sacramento Republic FC Wednesday night 3-1. With the victory United became the first team in the Western Division to clinch a playoff spot.A scoreless first half gave way to a United explosion in the second half. A header by Abdi Mohamed started the scoring in the 61st minute, giving United a 1-0 advantage. It wasn't long before Greg Hurs
  
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• Man who fell from the third story of downtown Albuquerque bar files lawsuit

  19-09-2024 05:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man suffered severe injuries from a fall off the third-story balcony at a downtown bar last year. The big question now is, was it his fault? Or the bouncers?            Story continues below
  Investigation: APD lieutenant named in DWI scandal accused of abusing child in 2016Traffic: I-25 construction zone in Albuquerque sees 22 crashes in 34 daysNews: Two guns found in student’s possession at
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers express frustration over CYFD struggles, turnover rate

  19-09-2024 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A department that is "drowning," that is how one lawmaker described the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department on Wednesday after getting briefed on the embattled agency's struggle to recruit and retain staff and increased repeat maltreatment rates from FY24.Story continues below
  Investigation: APD lieutenant named in DWI scandal accused of abusing child in 2016Traffic: I-25 construction zone in Albuquerque sees 22 crashes in 34 daysNews: Two
  
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• ABQ BioPark protects rhino from allergies with fly mask

  19-09-2024 05:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Allergies are a nuisance and humans are not the only ones impacted. The ABQ BioPark gave a look at how they protect their animals from the seasonal pollen, specifically their 38-year-old southern white rhino named Bertha. Albuquerque homeowner wakes up to a raccoon intruderZookeepers said allergies caused Bertha's eyes to water which attracted flies and caused a host of health issues. To keep her safe, Bertha now dons a fly mask to keep insects away. Th
  
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• UNM kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with lowrider show

  19-09-2024 04:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with its annual display of lowriders. The Department of Chicana & Chicano Studies hosted the Lobos y Lowriders event on UNM's main campus near the student union.Albuquerque homeowner wakes up to a raccoon intruderIn addition to getting a close-up look at the flashy, tricked-out wheels, students got to enjoy music and a local food truck.
  
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• 1 dead following shooting in southeast Albuquerque

  19-09-2024 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the death of a man in southeast Albuquerque. Officers were called out about a shooting on Wednesday evening. They said the man was found dead inside a vehicle on Grove Street. near Zuni Rd. and Pennsylvania St.
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• New Mexico Attorney General calls for tougher penalties for school threats

  19-09-2024 04:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – School started just last month and there has already been a spike in lockdowns over students making threats. The state's top law enforcement officer is now calling on lawmakers to increase penalties. "The increasing frequency that it's happening here in New Mexico hopefully will encourage lawmakers to sort of reassess the decision that exists under current law to treat threats of mass violence somehow differently," said New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torre
  
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• State's Legislative Finance Committee discusses oil and gas regulation

  19-09-2024 03:58 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state's Legislative Finance Committee convened with leaders of various departments to discuss regulation and oversight of the oil and gas industry. The main point of concern was pollution.One shelter, three employees: only homeless shelter in Española asking for state helpThe New Mexico Environment Department identified over 300 oil plumes they call methane "super emitters." "There will be immediate causality for these operators once notified to
  
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• MDC officer accused of having inappropriate relationship with inmate

  19-09-2024 03:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Metropolitan Detention Center correctional officer is accused of raping an inmate and attempting to bring contraband into the detention center. Chevonne Culbreath was arrested on Tuesday after an inmate told police that she sexually assaulted him last month.25-year-old man killed in South Valley, BCSO saysThe officer told investigators that the inmate was blackmailing her over a piece of candy she gave him that he wasn't allowed to have. She admitted to ha
  
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• Albuquerque homeowner wakes up to a raccoon intruder

  19-09-2024 03:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –An Albuquerque woman woke up to an intruder this past weekend. Lucky for her, it was a four-legged creature.  Story continues below
  Investigation: APD lieutenant named in DWI scandal accused of abusing child in 2016Traffic: I-25 construction zone in Albuquerque sees 22 crashes in 34 daysNews: Two guns found in student’s possession at Volcano Vista High SchoolCommunity: Albuquerque International Sunport offers community a ‘taste&rsqu
  
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• Officials present new updated designs for I-25 Gibson Interchange Reconstruction Project

  19-09-2024 02:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With highway construction projects underway throughout Albuquerque, the city is taking steps to start another one. A major interchange in the southeast area has unveiled its latest design for a project more than a decade in the making.  Story continues below
  Investigation: APD lieutenant named in DWI scandal accused of abusing child in 2016Traffic: I-25 construction zone in Albuquerque sees 22 crashes in 34 daysNews: Two guns found in student&
  
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• One shelter, three employees: only homeless shelter in Española asking for state help

  19-09-2024 02:38 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) –  It's the first, and only, homeless shelter in Española; and it only has three people on staff. Facing a growing unhoused population, those who run the facility are turning to state lawmakers for help staying afloat.Story continues below
  Investigation: APD lieutenant named in DWI scandal accused of abusing child in 2016Traffic: I-25 construction zone in Albuquerque sees 22 crashes in 34 daysNews: Two guns found in student’s possession a
  
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• Gov. Lujan Grisham responds to Texas placing razor wire facing New Mexico

  19-09-2024 01:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday responded to the Texas National Guard installing razor wire along the Rio Grande facing New Mexico.KRQE's sister station, KTSM, captured video showing troops putting up concertina wire and fencing on the riverbank in the El Paso, Texas, area Tuesday afternoon. The expansion came three days after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott posted on X that the state would triple its razor wire border barriers to "deny illegal entr
  
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• Dry weather continues through Thursday

  19-09-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Quieter weather has returned to New Mexico Wednesday. Storm chances return to parts of the state starting Friday.It is a much quieter day across New Mexico Wednesday afternoon as drier air moves in with a light southwest breeze. Quiet weather will continue overnight with another night of cool temperatures, although it won't be as chilly as what we woke up to today. An even warmer day is on the way Thursday. A spot shower or two is possible in eastern New Mexico Thursday, but most of the state wi
  
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• VIDEO: Customer orders in Navajo, surprised when worker understands her

  19-09-2024 00:50 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – When a Navajo woman went through a drive-through in New Mexico and ordered in her native language, she was surprised with the worker's response. Now, the video has gone viral and she hopes it will help keep her native language alive.Story continues below
  Investigation: APD lieutenant named in DWI scandal accused of abusing child in 2016Traffic: I-25 construction zone in Albuquerque sees 22 crashes in 34 daysNews: Two guns found in student’s possession at Vo
  
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• Oklahoma judge in Kansas murder case consolidates defendant preliminary hearings

  19-09-2024 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  TEXAS COUNTY, Okla. (KAMR/KCIT) – Texas County Associate District Judge, A. Clark Jett ruled on Wednesday that all five defendants' preliminary hearings will be consolidated together.As was previously reported on MyHighPlains.com, 27-year-old Veronica Butler and 39-year-old Jilian Kelley of Hugoton, Kan., were reported missing in March. The Texas County Sheriff’s Department said the women were traveling to pick up children for a visit but never arrived at their destination.
  
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