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• New Mexico lawmakers sponsor Gila River protection bill

  18-04-2025 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two New Mexico lawmakers are behind a new effort to protect the Gila River. The bill, sponsored by Congressman Gabe Vasquez and Senator Martin Heinrich, would designate parts of the Gila, its watershed, and some tributaries as "wild and scenic" rivers. Gila Trout habitat restoration project underwayThat means those waterways would be preserved for their natural, cultural, and recreational values. "One of the solutions that we have for people that want to live healt
  
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• Video shows Pope Leo at White Sox World Series game

  11-05-2025 02:39 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — A video of Pope Leo XIV at the 2005 World Series game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros emerged Saturday, confirming his fandom for the Chicago baseball team.The first American pontiff in history was caught on camera as his face twisted when White Sox closer Bobby Jenks closed out a 5-3 win over the Astros. The footage ends days of speculation about which team Pope Leo XIV has traditionally pulled for. "He was never ever a Cubs fan, so I don't know where that c
  
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• Remains of Indiana man killed by ISIS in 2014 may have been found

  11-05-2025 02:38 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — The remains of an Indianapolis man killed by ISIS in 2014 may have been located in Syria recently.According to a report from Reuters, a Qatari group has been searching for the remains of some American hostages who were killed by ISIS more than a decade ago. Reuters reported that the group conducting the mission consists of officials from Qatar and a few Americans.Reuters' report indicates that the group's initial focus was on locating the remains of Peter Kassig, an I
  
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• Man falls of border wall in Sunland Park, New Mexico

  11-05-2025 02:36 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A man fell off the border wall in Sunland Park, New Mexico and was injured early Saturday morning, May 10, Sunland Park Fire said.Sunland Park Fire said they were called out just before 4 a.m. Saturday to a call about a man falling off the border wall at the end of Anapra Road.The man, only identified as being in his 30s, fell about 20 feet off the wall, Sunland Park Fire said.The man suffered serious "lower extremity injuries" that are not considered to be life-threaten
  
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• Asian Americans rally outside Texas Capitol as lawmakers move closer to passing land-ban

  11-05-2025 02:35 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- As the Texas legislature moves one step closer to making it illegal to own land for citizens from China, Iran, Russia and North Korea who are residing illegally in the country, a group of Asian Americans gathered outside the south steps of the Capitol to express their opposition to the bill.Xiaoyu Wu was one of those people. He is originally from a town north of Shanghai, China, but moved to the the United States 13 years ago to pursue his PhD at the University of Texas at Au
  
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• Portland park hosting Adam Sandler-themed party

  11-05-2025 02:33 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Vogue once dubbed Adam Sandler a “fashion icon” for his signature style that typically features baggy T-shirts and somehow baggier basketball shorts. But an upcoming celebration in Oregon will honor his on-screen style instead."Sandler In the Park" asks attendees to dress as their favorite characters from the actor and comic’s filmography. The event will be held at Portland's Cathedral Park on May 17. From Hawaiian shirts inspired by “Just Go
  
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• Sandia Peak holds dog-friendly event Saturday

  11-05-2025 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was all tails, trails, and treats at the base of the Sandia Peak Tramway on Saturday. Pups and their people enjoyed scenic views, complimentary treats, and local dog businesses showed off their best pet products. Animal Humane New Mexico helps pet owners in crisis by providing free boarding to animalsDog-friendly hiking maps helped visitors explore the nearby trails, while photo ops captured plenty of furry smiles. "To be able to run this event as a dog-l
  
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• Calm and dry into Mother's Day

  11-05-2025 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather continued to move in this afternoon with a few isolated showers and storms in the higher elevations of western and northern New Mexico. The rest of the state stayed dry and will continue to be dry and calm overnight. A spotty shower may be possible in the far northern mountains Sunday afternoon but, most of New Mexico though, it will be warm, sunny, and dry for Mother’s Day.Winds will start picking up again early next week. Westerly winds will bring in even warmer temperatur
  
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• USPS helps 'Stamp Out' hunger with food drive

  11-05-2025 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Not only are they delivering mail, they're fighting hunger too. Letter carriers across New Mexico did more than drop off mail Saturday, they also picked up thousands of pounds of food as part of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.Residents spent the morning filling bags with non-perishable food and left them by their mailboxes. Volunteers and staff then sorted out the donations at the post office. Roadrunner Food Bank affected by federal spending cutsWith food costs r
  
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• Animal Humane New Mexico rescues four orphaned kittens

  11-05-2025 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Animal Humane New Mexico is asking for help after a mother cat was tragically hit and killed by a car this week. The accident left behind four newborn kittens who need to be bottle-fed around the clock, receive specialized care, and be kept warm.Story continues below
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• City of Albuquerque, DOJ file joint motion to end APD oversight

  11-05-2025 01:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque leaders announced the city has asked a federal judge to dismiss its long-standing reform agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The request follows Albuquerque Police Department's (APD's) reported full compliance with the 2014 court-approved settlement agreement.Chief Medina called it a victory for officers who embrace change, while police reform leaders noted that use of force is down and accountability remains in place. "This is not the
  
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• 19-year-old shot by LCPD officer facing federal charges

  11-05-2025 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – An armed Las Cruces man who was shot by police in March is now indicted on a felony charge after running from police. Two months ago, police say they received reports of a person firing a gun in a commercial parking lot. APS, APD partner up to bring back Campus Crime StoppersWhen police tried to confront 19-year-old Gabriel Padilla, he took off running. That's when he was shot by a Las Cruces Police officer.Padilla was charged with aggravated assault on a pea
  
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• 19-year-old shot by LCPD facing federal charges

  11-05-2025 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – An armed Las Cruces man who was shot by police in March is now indicted on a felony charge after running from police. Two months ago, police say they received reports of a person firing a gun in a commercial parking lot. APS, APD partner up to bring back Campus Crime StoppersWhen police tried to confront 19-year-old Gabriel Padilla, he took off running. That's when he was shot by a Las Cruces Police officer.Padilla was charged with aggravated assault on a pea
  
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• Man found dead in kangaroo enclosure with 'blunt force injuries,' police say. How dangerous are they?

  10-05-2025 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- A 52-year-old man was found dead inside a kangaroo and wallaby enclosure with "multiple blunt force injuries," at a South Carolina farm just outside of Loris, police said.The deceased, Eric State, was discovered in the facility, located on Highway 746, just before midnight, Horry County authorities said. An autopsy is planned as officers continue to investigate. REVIEW: 'Clown in a Cornfield' is campy, bloody funOfficials didn't immediately provide a location. An ear
  
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• Border group hosts event to honor mothers in El Paso region

  10-05-2025 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Border Network for Human Rights canceled what would have been its 12th rendition of its Hugs Not Walls event, shifted gears and had another protest event along the border this weekend in its place.BNHR canceled Hugs Not Walls after the federal government created a "Texas defense area" associated with Fort Bliss for purposes of increasing immigration enforcement.So the group decided to hold what it called Madres de La Frontera: Love Without Borders on Saturday, May 10
  
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• Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try

  10-05-2025 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Recently, my 8-year-old son received a birthday card from his grandmother. He opened the card, looked at it and said, “I can’t read cursive yet.”Then he handed it to me to read.If you have a child in the Philadelphia School District, chances are they have not been taught how to read or write cursive either.But cursive handwriting is making a comeback of sorts for K-8 students in the United States. Several states in recent years passed legislation mandating
  
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• Saints QB Derek Carr is retiring because of 'significant degenerative changes' to his right shoulder

  10-05-2025 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff, the team announced Saturday.
  Carr, 34, has played for 11 pro seasons since being selected out of Fresno State by the then-Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.
  He was acquired by the Saints as a free agent in 2023 but had mixed results in New Orleans, go
  
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• Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death − but 'laughing gas' is still sold all over the US

  10-05-2025 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans about the ever-increasing and potentially deadly recreational use of nitrous oxide products, particularly among young people.Marketed with names like “Galaxy Gas” and “Miami Magic,” and often sold in steel cartridges known as “whippets,” these products are cheap and readily available at gas stations, convenience stores, smoke shops, and major retail outlets
  
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• The homebuying advice sellers may ‘be put off by,’ and what you can do instead

  10-05-2025 19:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — If you have bought a house (or tried to) in the last few years, you know how competitive the housing market can be. With the spring real estate market picking up in many parts of the country, prospective homebuyers may again be on the threshold of a fierce buying process, pushing them to consider any path to get a leg up on an offer. That may include writing a letter to the sellers, detailing how much you love the property and could envision a life there. These so-called l
  
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• Where was Texas Roadhouse founded? The answer may surprise you

  10-05-2025 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  (SavorNation) – Step inside any Texas Roadhouse, and it’s easy to spot the numerous references to the Lone Star State. Menu items include Texas Red Chili and a Fort Worth Ribeye; there’s a whole corner dedicated to Texas icon Willie Nelson; and it's quite possible a waiter will boot-scoot over to someone’s table at any given moment.What you won’t see, though, are many mentions of Clarksville, Indiana. Why is Ruth’s Chris Steak House called ‘Ruth’s
  
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• Video captures road rage incident with mom, child, and driver in New York state

  10-05-2025 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A disturbing incident on the roads of Cheektowaga, New York, has captured the attention of thousands of people. A viral video shows a confrontation that escalated beyond mere words with a mother, her child, and another driver.According to Cheektowaga Police, the incident took place around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.Adreana Jemison, a Cheektowaga resident, was bringing her daughters to school.After making a turn onto the road, she saw a car coming behind her. She said she had e
  
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• Dead grass? A common item in your bathroom may just do the trick

  10-05-2025 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Whether it's just a spot that gets a lot of foot traffic or is your dog's favorite spot to relieve themself, dead spots in your lawn are never a pleasant sight. While you'd like to take the time to fix these areas in the yard, you need grass seed, which can be pretty expensive.Thankfully, a lawncare hack has hit the social media waves that shows off a common household object that can make that expensive bag of grass seed last a bit longer and help your grass grow all the same.The obj
  
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• Does eating raw local honey actually help with allergies?

  10-05-2025 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If spring means rapid-fire sneezes and anger-inducing eye itchiness, there's a decent chance you've heard that consuming raw local honey can help combat seasonal allergies."If eating honey helps with allergies, then why can't I just lick the pollen off my car?" one TikToker asked, adding, "I'm at the point where I'm fully willing to do this, so if a doctor could just green-light this, I'll start right now."A daily dose of honey, not lapping pollen off the hood of a car, is an a
  
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• Warmer and drier Mother's Day weekend

  10-05-2025 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  Skies cleared overnight with drier air moving into the state. Warmer weather will continue to move this afternoon with a few isolated showers and storms possible in the higher elevations of western and northern New Mexico. The rest of the state will stay dry. A spotty shower may be possible in the far northern mountains Sunday afternoon but, most of New Mexico though, it will be warm, sunny, and dry for Mother’s Day.Winds will start picking up again early next week. Westerly winds will bri
  
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• Original stars of Broadway hit 'Rent' take the stage at Popejoy Hall

  10-05-2025 06:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fans of the Broadway hit Rent will have a unique opportunity to see stars from the original Broadway cast on stage at Popejoy Hall. KRQE News 13 spoke with them ahead of their show and what it means to revisit the music that changed theater forever.Story continues below
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• Nice Mother's Day weekend on the way

  10-05-2025 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Drier and warmer weather will move in for the weekend all across New Mexico. Windy weather returns though early next week.Showers and thunderstorms again brought more rain to parts of New Mexico Friday afternoon. There was even some rain in the Albuquerque Metro this evening, which caused some gusty winds. Temperatures were also warmer all across the state today. Skies are clearing out tonight as drier weather continues to move in.Warmer weather will continue to move in Saturday afternoon. A few
  
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• Former superintendent and principal sue Bloomfield School District

  10-05-2025 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  BLOOMFIELD, N.M. (KRQE) – From the classroom to the courthouse, spouses Kevin and Heather Summers are suing their former employer, the Bloomfield School District. "It really just comes down to, you know, some people pointed out there were some things going wrong and when they voiced their opinion, they were retaliated against them for that," said Blair Dunn, attorney for the Summers.Story continues below
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• BCSO: 7-year-old seen on video playing with gun has run away from home

  10-05-2025 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County sheriff John Allen said the seven-year-old behind a startling video showing him playing with a gun has run away and hasn't been found. Sheriff Allen released more information on KRQE News 13's affiliate News Nation. BCSO's drone video showed the kids, ages seven and nine, carelessly handing a loaded gun. The criminal history of the man who threw a dog at an Albuquerque police officerDeputies confirmed Friday night that they are brother
  
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• BCSO: 7-year-old seen on video playing with gun found after running away

  10-05-2025 06:23 via krqe.com
  
  UPDATE: The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday afternoon, May 9, that the 7-year-old-boy was located Friday and is no longer considered missing.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a national news interview Friday, Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen confirmed the seven-year-old behind a startling video showing him playing with a gun is the 7-year-old who briefly was considered missing Friday afternoon. Sheriff Allen released the additional information to KRQE News 13
  
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• Albuquerque business makes appearance on Shark Tank

  10-05-2025 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's not every day your business gets invited to be on a prime-time reality tv show, but for one local Albuquerque business, that's exactly the chance they got. "You're in there for a good 30-40 minutes and they're firing questions at you non-stop," said Tavis Malcom, Founder of Morrison Outdoors.Malcom founded Morrison Outdoors in Albuquerque six years ago. "When he was a baby, we wanted to go camping as a family and I couldn't find a sleeping bag that was
  
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