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• NYC Mayor Eric Adams to run as independent in mayoral election

  03-04-2025 16:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, is planning to run as an independent in the 2025 mayoral election, he announced on Thursday.“When New Yorkers worry about their bills at the kitchen table or feeling safe on the subway platform, they don’t expect their political party to help,” Adams said in an announcement video. “They want leadership from a person who understands their struggle and their story. There isn’t a liberal or conservativ
  
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• Four people arrested in connection to armed robbery in Santa Fe

  15-04-2025 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department arrested four suspects in connection with an armed robbery on Friday. Police said the victim arranged to meet a woman, but she was accompanied by three other people. Albuquerque neighborhood reacts to weekend raid of arson suspect’s homeThe victim was accused of beating one of the female suspects previously, which police said he denied, and was hit by a man with a gun. The other man then fired his gun. The victim was not hit
  
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• Spot showers, breezy winds Tuesday

  15-04-2025 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front will bring gusty east canyon winds into the Rio Grande Valley overnight. Parts of New Mexico will see a few spotty showers Tuesday.After a record breaking warm weekend across New Mexico, temperatures were cooler Monday especially in eastern parts of the state. That's where a backdoor cold front has moved in, leaving temperatures as much as 20° compared to Sunday. The cold front will push through the gaps of the central mountain chain tonight, bringing breezy east winds into the
  
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• Santa Fe restaurant serves as landing path for former inmates reentering society

  15-04-2025 06:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –From serving time to serving members of our community in a unique way, a Santa Fe restaurant is helping inmates reentering society one dish at a time. When lunchtime hits, you'll see Isaac Sork in the kitchen serving up orders as a cook at Escondido in Santa Fe. "I've been working here about sixty days so far," said Sork.
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• New business aims to support mothers in northwest Albuquerque

  15-04-2025 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Becoming a parent is amazing but can also have tough moments. That's why the first-of-its-kind center is opening in Albuquerque to make sure mothers have others to lean on. The owner of the new business explained how the space will support mothers every step of the way. "I think a lot of moms are feeling alone and very isolated,” said Kaylie Tenorio, Owner of The Village Motherhood Company.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque neighborhood reacts to weekend raid of arson suspect's home

  15-04-2025 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After this weekend's raid in a Northwest Albuquerque neighborhood where 40-year-old Jamison Wagner was arrested for his connection to two recent arson attacks at a Tesla dealership and at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters, we're learning more about Wagner including a visit to his neighborhood on Monday.Story continues below
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• Kevin Patton Jr and brother Kallai commit to UNM men's basketball

  15-04-2025 05:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former USC guard Kevin Patton Jr. has committed to Eric Olen and the New Mexico men's basketball program. The six-foot-eight Patton doesn't plan to come to Loboland alone. His six-foot-four brother Kallai, who joined Kevin at USC as a walk-on guard, said on social media Monday that he, too had committed to UNM.
  Kevin averaged 3.1 points and 1.2 rebounds per game with the Trojans last season. He only averaged 8.1 minutes per game. Prior to that, Kevin st
  
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• Smokey Bear Days return to Capitan to celebrate history, firefighting and NM

  15-04-2025 05:07 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- If you are looking for a weekend getway and a way to explore the region and learn a little history, you might want to pencil in attending the annual Smokey Bear Days event in Capitan, New Mexico.This year, the event will be held May 2-3 as Capitan celebrate's New Mexico's most famous bear and amplifies Smokey's message of preventing forest fires.Capitan is located about 20 miles north of Ruidoso.Photos courtesy of New Mexico Forestry DivisionTwo days of family-friendly e
  
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• VIDEO: Group of young men topple water fountain in Old Town

  15-04-2025 03:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Caught on camera, what looks like a dare among a group of boys, has now left serious damage to a fountain in the heart of Old Town Albuquerque. Video shows someone breaking that fountain in half before running off. Story continues below
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• Is there progress being made on major housing developments in southeast Albuquerque?

  15-04-2025 02:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city has given some nice tax breaks to four big housing projects in southeast Albuquerque, but months down the line, some of those projects have yet to see much work. Almost all of these projects are located on Central Ave., many of which have funding to start but still have more permitting, hiring, and funding challenges to meet.Story continues below
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• Lawmakers look to protect the Pecos Watershed from new mining operations

  15-04-2025 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  PECOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Trump Administration's move to reopen northern New Mexico forest land for mining has the state's federal delegation pushing back. The state leaders worry that mining will threaten the pristine Pecos Watershed.“We need to remember the headwaters of the Pecos provides life-giving water all the way through the Pecos, down through the village of Villanueva where my family is from, all the way to Texas. These are pristine waters,” said Rep. Teresa Leger Fern
  
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• East canyon winds pick up tonight in the Rio Grande Valley

  15-04-2025 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front will bring gusty east canyon winds into the Rio Grande Valley overnight. Parts of New Mexico will see a few spotty showers Tuesday.After a record breaking warm weekend across New Mexico, temperatures are cooler Monday especially in eastern parts of the state. That's where a backdoor cold front has moved in, leaving temperatures as much as 20° compared to Sunday. Winds have been breezy along and behind that front. It will push through the gaps of the central mountain chain Monday
  
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• Shiprock man sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing children

  15-04-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Shiprock man has been sentenced to just over six years in prison for sexually abusing two children, according to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico. Roderick Bitsilly, 61, is also subject to 15 years of supervised release upon completing his 75 month sentence. Death investigation underway south of Central in Albuquerque International DistrictBitsilly admitted to engaging in sexual contact with the first Jane Doe, a child und
  
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• Southwestern New Mexico man pleads guilty to sexual abuse charges

  15-04-2025 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A southwestern New Mexico man has pled guilty to federal sexual abuse charges. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico says Patrick Wayne Platero, 47, of Nageezi, faces up to life in prison followed by no less than five years, and up to life of supervised release. Santa Fe man accused of killing wife during an argumentCourt records show between Jan. 1, 2024 and April 30, 2024, Platero engaged in a sexual act with a Jane Doe without her cons
  
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• Nexstar names new general manger for KRQE Media Group

  15-04-2025 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nexstar Media Group announced Monday that Jeff Miller will become the Vice President and General Manager of the KRQE Media GroupMiller was previously the general manager of Nexstar's station in Brownsville, Texas, for nearly four years. Prior to that, he held the general manager role in Omaha and Sioux City.Miller's family also has connections to New Mexico.
     
  
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• City of Albuquerque reaches deal to end settle agreement with DOJ on police reform

  15-04-2025 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to end the settlement agreement on police reforms. Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina revealed the news Monday afternoon shortly after New Mexico Senate Republicans announced they had asked the U.S. Attorney General to discontinue the consent decree.Albuquerque man charged federally for arson attacks at Tesla, Republican Party of New Mexico headquartersAlbuque
  
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• City of Albuquerque to celebrate 319th birthday in Old Town on Saturday

  14-04-2025 22:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The community is invited to celebrate Albuquerque's 319th birthday in Old Town on Saturday, April 19, from noon to 4 p.m. The celebration, organized by the city's Department of Arts and Culture, will have live music and food.Streets surrounding Old Town will be closed to traffic, with free parking at the Albuquerque Museum. The event will go on "rain or shine." The city says well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.Story continues below
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• Health alert issued for blowing dust in Albuquerque through Tuesday morning

  14-04-2025 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A health alert has been issued in Albuquerque for blowing dust starting 2 a.m. Tuesday through noon that day. Anyone with a respiratory condition in the city or county is advised to limit outdoor activity during that time.Story continues below
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• Roswell police to hold prescription drug take back day on April 26

  14-04-2025 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Police Department is holding a prescription drug take back day on April 26. As part of the national event, members of the department will be at Walgreens on S. Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Los Alamos to host drop-off site on April 26The event is free, and people can stay anonymous while dropping off their unwanted prescription drugs. Vape devices will also be accepted, but the batteries need to have been rem
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court adopts bill of rights for adults under guardianship

  14-04-2025 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans under guardianship now have a formal document that breaks down their rights. The New Mexico Supreme Court has adopted the Bill of Rights for Adults Who Have a Guardian, which is a list of 21 rights covering three areas: access to justice, core human rights, and decision-making. They include the right to safe living conditions, to have a competent guardian, and to access services.New Mexico schools will soon become phone-freeWhen problems arise, an adul
  
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• Remaining Alamogordo research chimpanzees move to new home in Louisiana

  14-04-2025 22:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The remaining chimpanzees that were housed at a former research facility in New Mexico have found a new home.The final group of six chimpanzees recently made their way to Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, in northwest Louisiana.In total, 21 chimps that were used for biomedical research at Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF), located on Holloman Air Force Base, have been brought to the 200-acre sanctuary over the last 11 weeks. These c
  
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• APD provides update on officer-involved shooting involving 19-year-old

  14-04-2025 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  The content of the press conference may include violent images and/or strong language.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department plans to provide an update on the March 20 officer-involved shooting of 19-year-old Julian Garcia. You can watch the press conference on this page.According to APD, Julian Garcia had a warrant out for his arrest in connection to a deadly shooting from September 2024. APD officers had been searching for Garcia after he was charged with murde
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department provides update on officer-involved shooting that killed wanted 19-year-old

  14-04-2025 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department plans to provide an update on the March 20 officer-involved shooting that killed 19-year-old Julian Garcia.
  According to APD, Julian Garcia had a warrant out for his arrest in connection to a deadly shooting from September 2024. APD officers had been searching for Garcia after he was charged with murder in February.Story continues below
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• How to get rid of drain flies

  14-04-2025 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Tips and products to help you get rid of drain fliesNo one likes dealing with flies of any kind, but drain flies can be particularly bothersome because of how quickly they reproduce in large quantities. Also called sink flies or moth flies, drain flies pose no health threat to human beings, but since just one fly can lay 300 eggs in less than two days, a drain fly infestation comes with a sense of urgency.Fortunat
  
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• Reported intruder arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters months after CEO's killing

  14-04-2025 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — A person was arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters in Minnesota after reports of an intruder, months after the company's CEO was killed, authorities said Monday.Police in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka said the suspect was arrested outside of the United Healthcare corporate campus.The Minnetonka Police Department confirmed the arrest after initially tweeting just before 11:30 a.m. that there was a large police presence at the health insurance co
  
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• 5.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California

  14-04-2025 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  (KSWB/KUSI) — A preliminary 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California at 10:08 a.m. Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The quake's epicenter was around two miles south of the community of Julian, about 60 miles east of San Diego. The quake struck at a depth of about 8 miles, the USGS said, and was felt as far north as Los Angeles.A series of aftershocks shook the region in the hour after, with some stronger than magnitude 3.0.A San Diego County firefighter who
  
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• One US college student released after two detained in Denmark for alleged Uber incident

  14-04-2025 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One of two Americans detained in Denmark after an alleged assault following an Uber ride has been released, according to his family.
  Owen Ray and a friend, who did not wish to be identified, were arrested in Copenhagen on March 31 and charged with assault, according to a statement from a communications consultant for Copenhagen Police that was shared with Nexstar's WDTN.Ray was released on Monday but his passport has been confiscated and he is not allowed to leave Den
  
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• 2 US citizens detained in Denmark after alleged Uber incident

  14-04-2025 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Two Americans, including a student from Miami University in Ohio, have been detained in Denmark after an alleged assault following an Uber ride.According to a statement from a communications consultant for Copenhagen Police in Denmark, the two U.S. citizens were detained in the country's capital on March 31. The two were taken to court the same day and charged with assault, according to police.One of the citizens involved has been identified as Owen Ray. Nexstar's New
  
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• Albuquerque man charged federally for arson attacks at Tesla, Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters

  14-04-2025 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  *Related video: AFR investigates fire, vandalism at Republican Party of New Mexico headquartersALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Federal charges have been filed against an Albuquerque man, 40-year-old Jamison Wagner, in connection to the arson attacks at Albuquerque's Tesla showroom and the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) headquarters.On February 9, two Tesla vehicles were damaged in an arson attack at the Tesla Albuquerque Showroom. The building was also damaged that day with graffiti
  
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• Alpana Adair announces campaign for Albuquerque mayor

  14-04-2025 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another name has been added to the race for Albuquerque's next mayor. Alpana Adair officially kicked off her campaign in the non-partisan race.
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  According to her website, Adai previously worked as a business consul
  
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