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• Poll: Which local authors do New Mexicans read most?

  10-04-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's National Library Week! The New Mexico state library system supports over 100 public libraries, in addition to 23 public tribal libraries. The main branch of the Albuquerque, Bernalillo County Public Library just celebrated its 50th anniversary in February. Many libraries and bookstores around the state have designated sections featuring works by local authors, as New Mexico has a historically rich literary scene. KRQE asked viewers via social media who th
  
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• Drier weather slowly returning to New Mexico

  09-05-2025 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Afternoon rain and thunderstorm chances will come to an end this weekend. Temperatures will warm up into early next week when strong winds return.Scattered showers and storms have once again developed across a large part of New Mexico Thursday afternoon. These showers and storms are moving south today though, that's a different direction compared to the last several days. Temperatures are warmer across nearly all of New Mexico today as well. Showers and storms will end late tonight and skies wil
  
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• APD: Crime rates continue to drop in Albuquerque

  09-05-2025 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crime rates are moving in the right direction, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. APD Chief Harold Medina said it's due in part to hiring civilian professionals who free up officers to patrol the streets. "When we civilianized the department, have done an amazing job, whether it's going through electronic evidence, finding social media evidence, bringing it to our detectives, they have been extremely successful," said Chief Medina. Student accus
  
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• Albuquerque high school students participate in tree planting

  09-05-2025 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some high schoolers got a break from the classroom to show off their gardening skills. Students at Health Leadership High School took part in a campus-wide tree planting on Friday morning.Albuquerque Public Schools dedicates mobile library to long-time employeeStudents worked with staff from Trees New Mexico to plant a variety of plants and fruits. "It's all focused on giving students an opportunity to be engaged and practices again, hands-on in the soil, ge
  
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• Albuquerque and Rio Rancho hospitals earn higher 'Leapfrog' rating

  08-05-2025 23:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A year after UNM got bad grades in a hospital safety review, the watchdog group behind that review process says things are looking up. The non-profit, "Leapfrog Group," just gave UNM's Albuquerque hospital a C grade in its annual safety review - an improvement from last year's F.Story continues below
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• Marines killed in crash as vehicle attempts to pass another, report says

  08-05-2025 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - Two Marines were killed, and another was severely injured last month in a crash, after the vehicle they were traveling in veered off the roadway to avoid oncoming traffic as it attempted to pass another vehicle, according to an accident report from the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office obtained by KTSM.Marines killed in military vehicle crash identifiedAs we previously reported, the crash occurred on Tuesday morning, April 15, during a convoy movement near San
  
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• New Mexico starter home cost rises 72% since 2019, study shows

  08-05-2025 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Starter homes cost at least $1 million in over 230 cities, according to a recent report. Prices are a bit more affordable here in New Mexico, although realtor.com says the state has still seen a significant rise in housing costs over the past few years.A starter home in the Land of Enchantment costs $294,200 in 2024 - a 72% rise since 2019. According to the study by realtor.com, this makes the monthly payment $1,762 and the minimum income needed $70,464.Chart from
  
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• Crash in Socorro on I-25 causes closure Thursday afternoon

  08-05-2025 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) — A crash in Socorro is causing a closure on I-25 Thursday afternoon, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Drivers are asked to expect delays as the crash is cleared.Story continues below
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• New Mexico pueblo uses DNA testing to prove connection to Chaco Canyon

  08-05-2025 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico pueblo is using DNA testing to prove its ties to Chaco Canyon in an effort to better protect the cultural site. The oral histories and traditions of the Picuris Pueblo already linked it to the UNESCO World Heritage site in northwestern New Mexico. Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of deaths over 15 years: StudyBut as the pueblo seeks more say in the future of Chaco Canyon, especially amidst debates about oil drilling in the r
  
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• Pope Leo XIV previously shared criticism of Trump administration on social media

  08-05-2025 21:44 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Cardinal Robert Prevost, who became the first American pope on Thursday, frequently used social media to subtly push back on the Trump administration and its policies, a review of his previous posts on the social media platform X shows.Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, shared columns that disputed Vice President Vance's interpretation of Christian "ordo amoris," ranking order of love, in February; linked to an article that lambasted Trump's "anti-immigrant rhetoric" as dange
  
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• What Pope Leo XIV's name choice may signal

  08-05-2025 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, which is very much in line with the late Pope Francis' global ministry.“I think a lot of us had a question mark when they elected an American, and then he selected the name Pope Leo XIV,” said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, the chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. “It really means to me he will continue the work of Leo XXIII.”Pope Leo XIII, who was head of
  
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• PHOTOS: New pope elected on Day 2 of voting

  08-05-2025 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, has been elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
  Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. The new pope is expected to make his first public appearance Thursday and impart a blessing from the same loggia.
  The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers, priests made the sign of the cross and nuns wept as the crowd sho
  
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• Conclave that elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope was short – but not the shortest ever

  08-05-2025 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, it took only two days for Catholic cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. That's among the shortest conclaves in recent decades, but not the shortest ever.It’s hard to be precise, since the Vatican doesn’t publish official data on the number of votes or tallies in past conclaves, and sources compiling their own data are not in complete agreement.But historical figures provide a few
  
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• Man who fell from stands at Pittsburgh Pirates game speaks out: 'I'm all right'

  08-05-2025 21:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The 20-year-old man who fell 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during a Pittsburgh Pirates game has spoken out for the first time since being hospitalized, saying he is "all right."Kavan Markwood, a former college athlete, fell over a railing after Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, April 30.Markwood broke his neck, clavicle, and back, according to Jennifer Phillips, the organizer behind a GoFu
  
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• Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of deaths over 15 years: Study

  08-05-2025 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  Wildfires driven by climate change contribute to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic costs from wildfire smoke in the United States, according to a new study.The paper, published Friday in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment, found that from 2006 to 2020, climate change contributed to about 15,000 deaths from exposure to small particulate matter from wildfires and cost about $160 billion. The annual range of deaths was 130 to
  
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• 3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold announces Stage 4 cancer diagnosis

  08-05-2025 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Brad Arnold, the frontman for the rock band 3 Doors Down, has announced he has Stage 4 kidney cancer. He also announced the cancellation of the band's summer tour as a result of the diagnosis.In a video posted to X, Arnold, 46, started by telling fans, “I’ve got some not-so-good news for you today.” Jennifer Aniston’s alleged stalker, gate crasher facing felony chargesThe "Kryptonite" singer then explained that he was diagnosed with clear cell renal cell ca
  
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• Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker, gate crasher facing felony charges

  08-05-2025 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - The 48-year-old man from Mississippi arrested for allegedly crashing through a gate at Jennifer Aniston’s Bel Air home faces the possibility of three years in prison if convicted on all charges, authorities announced Wednesday.  In a news release, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Jimmy Wayne Carwyle is charged with stalking the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress since March 2023. Prosecutors said Carwyle, a resident of New
  
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• A gift guide for Mother's Day in Albuquerque

  08-05-2025 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — If you're trying to figure out what to buy your Mom for Mother's Day, a guide by Visit Albuquerque can maybe help you out. Ideas range from local jewelry, flowers, chocolate, and more.Uniquely Beautiful Jewelry"She is a queen! Make sure she feels like one. Choose from one of Albuquerque's many local, unique and fabulous jewelry shops like Palms Trading Co., Gertrude Zachary or the Turquoise Museum Gift Shop. Any of these shops are perfect
  
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• Storms and showers continue around New Mexico

  08-05-2025 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain and storms continue to be present across New Mexico this afternoon. However, weather is expected to dry out and warm up in time for Mother's day.The past several day have been active on the weather front across New Mexico. Afternoon showers and storms were prominent across nearly the entire state. Yesterday, Albuquerque even saw the wettest day of the year. It was also the wettest day since June 29th, 2024, nearly a year ago.Forecast Continues Below
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• Storms and showers continue

  08-05-2025 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and storms continue to be present across New Mexico this afternoon. However, weather is expected to dry out and warm up in time for Mother's day.The past several day have been active on the weather front across New Mexico. Afternoon showers and storms were prominent across nearly the entire state. Yesterday, Albuquerque even saw the wettest day of the year. It was also the wettest day since June 29th, 2024, nearly a year ago.
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• Over 3,000 pounds of apples donated to Albuquerque food pantry

  08-05-2025 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Alberton's Market and Market Street Grocers donated 3,840 pounds of apples to local foodbank Storehouse New Mexico Thursday morning.Albuquerque students plant fruit, shade trees around campusThe donation is part of the United Family Supermarket's ongoing commitment to the national 'Take a Bite Out of Hunger' initiative. Representatives with Storehouse says donations like these are crucial for families in need. "Fresh produce is very important at a food pantr
  
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• Albuquerque students plant fruit, shade trees around campus

  08-05-2025 20:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students at Health Leadership High School in Albuquerque participated in a campus-wide tree planting event Thursday. The students worked with staff from the nonprofit 'Tree New Mexico' to plant shade and fruit trees around campus.
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• Nationwide crackdown on child sex abuse offenders nets 2 arrests in New Mexico

  08-05-2025 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two men were arrested in New Mexico as part of an FBI-led nationwide effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators. Operation Restore Justice resulted in the rescue of 115 children and the arrests of 205 child sexual abuse offenders across the country. The coordinated effort was executed over the course of five days by all 55 FBI field offices, the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section in the Department’s Criminal Division, and United Stat
  
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• Robert Prevost becomes first American pope of the Catholic Church: What to know

  08-05-2025 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history.Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. He is the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church, elected by his fellow cardinals on the second day of their conclave.Watch below: Live coverage from the Va
  
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• Two people dead in officer-involved shooting with U.S. Marshals in San Juan Co.

  08-05-2025 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — A man and a woman were killed in an officer-involved shooting with U.S. Marshalls in San Juan County on Wednesday. According to the San Juan County Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Brandon Roe and 25-year-old Breanna Wilkerson were both pronounced dead after shots were fired by U.S. Marshals during an attempted arrest. Las Cruces Police investigate officer-involved shootingDetectives with SJCSO were helping U.S. Marshals Service find Roe, who had warrants o
  
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• Connect with resources at the Gateway Community Resource Fair

  08-05-2025 18:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is holding the Gateway Community Resource Fair on May 8, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Center on Gibson Blvd. 30 students recognized as winners in City of Albuquerque essay contestThe event will have over 40 community organizations on site offering access to resources including clothing, employment, city resources, healthcare and more. Tours will be available for people who are interested in seeing and learning more about the G
  
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• The Vortex Theatre presents: "Clyde's"

  08-05-2025 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Vortex Theatre is preparing to put on its upcoming performance of "Clyde's," the Tony-nominated hit by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. Students deliberately short-circuiting school laptops as part of social media trendThe performance takes people into the kitchen of a roadside sandwich shop, which employs a staff of formerly incarcerated individuals hoping to build a better future. Clyde is their boss, who challenges the crew in
  
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• Zuni man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in deadly stabbing

  08-05-2025 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — A Zuni man pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection to a deadly stabbing in 2023. Joey Luarkie, 25, is facing up to 15 years in prison followed by up to three years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico confirms. Family of APD officer killed in hit and run months ago still searching for answersAccording to court records, Luarkie was at a Zuni home on Feb. 4, 2023. An argument broke out, and he stabbed the
  
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• Salt Lake City, Boise seek to skirt laws banning Pride flags by adopting them as city emblems

  08-05-2025 17:11 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – The Democratic-controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states’ Republican-controlled legislatures, which have banned traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings."Our City flags are powerful symbols representing Salt Lake City’s values,” Mayor Erin Mendenhall said. “I want all Salt Lakers to look up at these
  
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• SWAIA Native Fashion Week kicks off in Santa Fe. Here's what to expect

  08-05-2025 17:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts' Native Fashion Week is underway in Santa Fe.Story continues below
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  Starting Friday and continuing into the weekend, models will take the runway wearing the work of over
  
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