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• Race Amity Project of New Mexico partnering to hold mini-concert

  22-04-2025 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Race Amity Project of New Mexico is a grassroots organization with a mission to bring together different cultures and races across Albuquerque. The organization holds an annual Race Amity Festival to bring people together and raise funds.Story continues below
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• Lighter winds return Thursday

  15-05-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  After a windy couple of days, calmer weather will move in through Friday. Breezy to windy conditions will return this weekend.It's another windy day across New Mexico Wednesday with widespread wind gusts over 40 mph. A few places have seen 50+ mph wind gusts today as well. Areas of blowing dust have also been reported across southern New Mexico with several Dust Storm Warnings in effect. It's a cooler day across New Mexico today too with high temperatures as much as 20° cooler compared to ye
  
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• Mother charged with death of her toddler in Albuquerque set to have competency hearing

  15-05-2025 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman charged with the child abuse death of her daughter is expected in court Thursday for a competency hearing. Now, we are seeing the moments that followed her arrival at the hospital with her three-year-old, who was pronounced dead.Story continues below
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• Kirtland AFB offers sneak peek of aircraft that will be on display during Air Fiesta event

  15-05-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –They're some of the most powerful technologically advanced planes and helicopters in the world flying over the skies of Albuquerque and now Kirtland Air Force base is giving a front row seat showing how airmen refuel aircraft in the middle of the sky. "So, it's just a normal day on the job," said Matthew Olivero, with Kirtland Air Force Base.  A routine for some in the air force going up thousands of feet and holding on for a bumpy ride to complete
  
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• 2nd suspect arrested in 2024 downtown Albuquerque fatal shooting

  15-05-2025 05:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department announced Wednesday afternoon that they arrested 18-year-old Elliot Peralta for a 2024 murder. APD said Peralta and Ruben Valdez were in a vehicle when Valdez shot at a group of people on the fourth floor of a parking garage in downtown Albuquerque. Mariano Salazar, 17, died from his injuries. Albuquerque teen convicted of killing woman trying to get her stolen car backAccording to APD, Valdez had sent messages to anoth
  
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• CYFD Juvenile Justice Program celebrates 81% high school graduation rate

  15-05-2025 04:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department is celebrating an 81% graduation rate among youth in its juvenile justice facilities, which is nearly four times the national average. This month, 37 students will earn high school diplomas or GEDs from CYFD's accredited schools. Volunteers fill two dumpsters with trash from Santa Fe National Forest campsiteCYFD Secretary Teresa Casados said the diplomas represent real second chances. The schools offer special
  
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• Rescued Bobcat kitten to be taken care of by New Mexico Wildlife Center

  15-05-2025 04:16 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A bobcat kitten found alone near a trail in Sandoval County was rescued by hikers and the New Mexico Wildlife Center. The kitten was found with thorns and cactus spines stuck in her face and paws. The wildlife center said there was no sign of the kitten's mother or siblings anywhere. Hikers took the orphaned kitten in their backpack and drove her all the way up to the wildlife center hospital in Española. Safety concerns raised after sizeable
  
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• Safety concerns raised after sizeable hole seen on I-40 bridge near Santa Rosa

  15-05-2025 03:17 via krqe.com
  
  GUADALUPE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –A hole in the middle of a New Mexico interstate bridge has raised panic for some drivers and people near Santa Rosa, but the state says, while it might look bad, it's nothing big to worry about. New Mexico Department of Transportation crews learned about the bridge hole on Wednesday morning, after drivers called it in.Story continues below
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• Video: Santa Ana police officer arrested for DUI and alleged battery

  15-05-2025 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police Department officers were shocked after stopping an intoxicated driver and realizing it was one of their own. Video showed that when police arrived to find one of their former officers behind the wheel after getting reports that he was involved in domestic violence and may be a danger to himself.  Story continues below
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• New Albuquerque Public Schools program lets freshman choose career path

  15-05-2025 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools is calling it "a new era" in how the district runs its high schools, allowing students to change what they're learning based on a career path they pick as early as freshman year. It starts in the fall, and APS is calling it "The Academies of Albuquerque" at two east side high schools.
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• Albuquerque teen convicted of killing woman trying to get her stolen car back

  15-05-2025 02:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 14-year-old is now a convicted murderer, for what he did two years ago, when he shot and killed a woman trying to get her stolen car back. However, because of his age, he can only be locked up for six years.Story continues below
  New Mexico Insiders: Leader Of Albuquerque FBI Steps DownTrending: Family of 105-year-old Bataan Death March survivor shares his storyCrime: New Mexico correctional officer caught by husband for bringing drugs to inmate, court docs show
  
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• UNM golf advances to NCAA championships

  15-05-2025 01:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's golf team has advanced to the NCAA championships for a third consecutive season. UNM punched its ticket by way of a third place finish at the Tallahassee regional on Wednesday.During the three-round tournament, the Lobos shot -14. The team was in a solid position to qualify with top-five finish and solidified its spot with a round of -12 on Wednesday.Individually, the Lobos were led by senior Carson Herron at -3 for the tournament. He finished
  
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• Holly Holm returns to boxing on Jake Paul card

  15-05-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Holly Holm is back in boxing. After a 12-year hiatus from the sport, "The Preachers Daughter" is returning to the ring in June and will be featured on Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions card.In her first fight since 2013, Holm will face Mexican fighter Yolanda Vega (10-0). The bout will be in the lightweight division with ten, two-minute rounds.Holm vs Vega will be one of the preliminary fights for Jake Paul's main event bout against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
  
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• Calmer weather moves in through the end of the week

  15-05-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  After a windy couple of days, calmer weather will move in through Friday. Breezy to windy conditions will return this weekend.It's another windy day across New Mexico Wednesday with widespread wind gusts over 40 mph. A few places have seen 50+ mph wind gusts today as well. Areas of blowing dust have also been reported across southern New Mexico with several Dust Storm Warnings in effect. It's a cooler day across New Mexico today too with high temperatures as much as 20° cooler compared to ye
  
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• High school recruit from Sacramento commits to Lobos

  15-05-2025 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men' basketball team has landed another incoming high school recruit. Sir Marius Jones, a 6-4 guard from Sacramento, CA, announced his commitment on Wednesday.Jones was previously committed to play at UC Irvine. Lobos assistant coach Michael Wilder was previously on the Anteaters staff.During his high school career, Jones played for Sacramento High School. He received multiple awards including player of the year, All-Section and All-City first-team
  
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• Roswell police arrest man in connection to stabbing and sexual assault of woman

  15-05-2025 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) — A Roswell man has been arrested in connection to the stabbing and sexual assault of a homeless woman last week. Police say Roy Armstrong, 19, has been charged with criminal sexual penetration, attempt to commit a felony, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, and tampering with evidence. Two more suspects arrested in connection to Barelas Community Center shootingThe charges stem back to last Monday shortly past 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Pennsylvania A
  
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• Report: Homeless count in New Mexico 2-4 times higher than previously recorded

  14-05-2025 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health released a study that uses a new method of estimating the homeless population. Their research is showing numbers two-to-four times higher than previous estimates. Other population counts, like the Point in Time Count, rely on large numbers of volunteers, counting people on the streets and in shelters. Police investigating crash into wall of restaurant in northwest AlbuquerqueThis new method looks at medical data. They're counting
  
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• New Mexico Senator asks for clarification on plans for southern border defense zone

  14-05-2025 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich (D) has sent a letter to the United States Department of Defense asking for clarification about the land on New Mexico's southern border that was transferred to the military. The senator, along with other members of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, expressed concern to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Volunteers fill two dumpsters with trash from Santa Fe National Forest campsiteThey're worried U.S. citizens who en
  
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• Two more suspects arrested in connection to Barelas Community Center shooting

  14-05-2025 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Two more murder suspects have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at Barelas Community Center in early April of this year. Police say Nathaniel Gutierrez, 18, and Jeffrey Jojola, 21, are facing several charges relating to Michael Gallegos' murder. This is the third arrest made in this case, with Robert Rodriguez, 18, being taken into custody in late April. 120,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs seized in Albuquerque drug bustAccording to the A
  
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• Albuquerque Reliques: A mural at Civic Plaza representing resiliency

  14-05-2025 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  Albuquerque Reliques is a web series taking a look at landmarks and oddities in the area.
  Pt I. – ‘Cruising San Mateo’ stands the test of time
  Pt. II - Story behind the ‘Transformers’ sculptures downtownALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — You can find murals all around Albuquerque. Some are privately funded, some are funded by the county, and others are funded by the city's public art program, which has helped to bring 45 murals to life in just over 10 years.
  
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• New Mexico Corrections Department holds state-wide job fair on May 14

  14-05-2025 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico Corrections Department is holding multiple job fairs on May 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. They're looking for correction officers, as well as roles in admin, education, and probation/parole.Story continues below
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• Call for volunteers to place flags at Santa Fe National Cemetery

  14-05-2025 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Cemetery is asking for volunteers to help them place flags ahead of Memorial Day on Monday. Officials are looking to honor fallen military and veterans with flag placements throughout the cemetery. Moon mission: New discoveries still remain for the 50 year old Apollo 17If interested in helping, you're asked to meet at the flagpole and rostrum this Saturday, May 24 at 8 a.m. They will provide the flags and tools in designated areas througho
  
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• 'It energizes downtown': Albuquerque Food Truck Fridays bring variety to Civic Plaza

  14-05-2025 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — From March to November, various food trucks gather at Civic Plaza every Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's part of a program ran by the City of Albuquerque through the One Albuquerque Initiative.Story continues below
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• Sandia National Laboratories introduces new director

  14-05-2025 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new face is in charge at Sandia National Laboratories. The labs formally welcomed their latest director, Lauren McGill, during a media briefing Wednesday morning. She has 30 years in the defense industry, having previously served as the labs' Deputy Director for Nuclear Deterrence and Chief Technology Officer. Bernalillo County Isleta Boulevard Corridor Project slated to begin in fall 2025 "At heart, I'm an engineering geek, and I'm like a kid in a candy s
  
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• Police investigating crash into wall of restaurant in northwest Albuquerque

  14-05-2025 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are still trying to figure out what happened after a vehicle crashed into a wall of a Pei Wei early Wednesday morning. Officers responded to reports of a crash at the restaurant on Coors Bypass near Ellison Dr.NMDOT addresses hole in I-40 west bridge deck in Santa RosaThey say a vehicle rolled into traffic and hit a light pole on southbound Coors Blvd. before crashing into the wall of the Pei Wei. APD said the driver "seemed disoriented."
  
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• Jury convicts Albuquerque man who was arrested during online sex sting operation

  14-05-2025 22:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who was arrested as part of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s online predator undercover chat operation was found guilty in court Wednesday.A jury convicted Mahmoud Telfah of child solicitation by electronic communication device and meets with a child, as well as sexual exploitation of children by prostitution (hires) (attempt). Albuquerque father charged in 5-month-old daughter’s death changes pleaTelfah connected with an underco
  
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• Watch: Man gets 20th impaired driving arrest while allegedly driving drunk in Ohio

  14-05-2025 22:03 via krqe.com
  
  NORWALK, Ohio (WJW) – An Ohio man was arrested after receiving his 20th OVI citation (operating a vehicle impaired) while allegedly driving under the influence earlier this month. According to an incident report from the Norwalk Police Department, an officer was traveling behind a white van on May 2 around 12:45 a.m. The van was driving at 15 mph on a stretch of road where the speed limit was 25 mph. It then sped up to proper speed and slowed back down to 15 mph in a 35 mph zone.The o
  
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• Flash flooding forces evacuation of elementary school, fire station in western Maryland

  14-05-2025 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. (WDCW) — Flooding in rural western Maryland forced the evacuation of an elementary school Tuesday afternoon as water began to breach the second floor, according to local officials.Homes and businesses in downtown Westernport were also inundated with floodwaters after hours of heavy rain. The heavy rain left the Westernport fire station damaged and drenched in pools of water.Officials reassured the public that students and staff were safe as concerned parents and o
  
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• 'Love Island' contestant charged with domestic violence in Salt Lake City

  14-05-2025 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – A TV personality known for his role as a contestant on "Love Island USA" and "The Challenge: USA" was charged with multiple felonies, according to court documents filed Monday.Cashel Barnett, 34, was charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child, both third-degree felonies, on Friday, May 9. He is also facing two misdemeanor charges of assault. States with the most UFO sightingsOn April 24, a woman reported an incident to the Salt
  
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• Albuquerque father charged in 5-month-old daughter’s death changes plea

  14-05-2025 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man changed his plea in connection with the death of his infant daughter three years ago.Adam Garcia pleaded no contest to child abuse resulting in death in court Wednesday morning. Officers were called to the University of New Mexico Hospital in February 2022 after Garcia’s 5-month-old daughter was taken to the hospital with a brain bleed.She died about a month later. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the baby had sev
  
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