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• Seven GOP senators sign onto bill to check Trump's trade authority

  07-04-2025 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Seven Republican senators, including Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the Senate’s president pro tempore, and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the former Senate Republican leader, have signed onto a bipartisan bill that would require Congress to approve President Trump’s steep tariffs on trading partners.Grassley and McConnell have joined five other Republicans, Sens. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Susan Collins (R-Ma
  
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• Rain chances return starting Tuesday

  29-04-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  A busy week of weather is in store for New Mexico. Rain will return to parts of New Mexico everyday through Saturday, with strong winds returning on Sunday.It was a cooler day for most of New Mexico Monday afternoon. Calmer conditions have also returned to western, northern, and central New Mexico. High winds have developed in southern and southeastern New Mexico though where winds were gusting up to 45 mph at times. Winds have settled down tonight, but they will pick up soon as a backdoor cold
  
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• What do the Isotopes have planned for Sunday's Mariachis game?

  29-04-2025 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and to celebrate, the Isotopes will trade in their jerseys to become the Mariachis.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital parking lot days apartFilm: Do you recognize these ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie&rsqu
  
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• New Mexico officials ask for input on how to take care of aging population

  29-04-2025 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is getting older, poised to have the fourth-oldest population in the country by 2030. The state is getting ready and is sharing its four-year State Aging Plan. "I look forward to being able to see that the plan really gives us a roadmap to developing those needed services that they deserve," said Denise King, Aging Network Operations Division Director with the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department.Story continues below
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• Roswell man sentenced for voluntary manslaughter

  29-04-2025 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell man was sentenced on Monday after pleading no contest in the 2018 killing of another man. Alfonso Reyes Vasquez Jr. was sentenced to ten years in state prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter, among other charges. Police said he killed Freddy Bersane in 2018, after Bersane said something Vasquez Jr. believed was disrespectful to Vasquez Jr.'s girlfriend. When police arrested Vasquez Jr., they found blood in his home that matched Bersane's. Bersane
  
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• UNM, NMSU international students visa records restored

  29-04-2025 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – International students at the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University are experiencing a sigh of relief now that their visa records have been restored. This comes after the Trump Administration reversed course after revoking those visas for students across the country.New Mexico Tech student sues DHS, ICE after visa revokedUNM and NMSU told KRQE News 13 that they've been monitoring the developments closely. NMSU said nine students have had the
  
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• Forward progress stopped on Boston Fire in Silver City

  29-04-2025 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Silver City officials said forward progress has been stopped on the Boston fire that was burning near South Boston Hill off of South Cooper Street. The fire has burned 10.5 acres. The U.S. Forest Service, Tyrone, and Silver City fire crews responded to the fire. Fire destroys multiple homes in Grants overnightThere are no reported injuries, and no homes have been destroyed. There are no evacuation orders in progress. Crews will be on scene all night and thro
  
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• Fire destroys multiple homes in Grants overnight

  29-04-2025 03:50 via krqe.com
  
  GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – Some families in Grants do not have a home Monday night after a wind-fueled wildfire tore through their neighborhood Sunday night. The police said the fire spread in nearly ten minutes and left residents with almost no time to get out.
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  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen fr
  
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• Chimayó Fire Station to receive upgrades

  29-04-2025 02:53 via krqe.com
  
  CHIMAYO, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire station in Santa Fe County is about to get a big upgrade. The county will break ground on the expansion to the Chimayó Fire Station on Wednesday.Carlsbad man accused of stealing SWAT equipmentCrews will add space for firefighting vehicles and storage areas. The project will cost $1.25 million and is expected to be completed by next March.
  
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• Albuquerque bookstore pushes back against plans to remove homeless camp on property

  29-04-2025 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque bookstore owner is going head-to-head with the city, over whether he can have a homeless encampment on his store's property. Now, a city hearing officer is deciding whether the camp can stay or the owner will face thousands of dollars in fines. The owner of Quirky Used Books near Central Ave. and Jefferson St. said he's just trying to help people affected by Albuquerque's homelessness crisis, but the city said he's going about it the wrong way
  
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• Yelp highlights 100 Top Sandwich Restaurants

  29-04-2025 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – We all love a good sandwich, and New Mexico is full of great spots to get one. Yelp recently released a list of the 100 Most Popular Sandwich Shops in the state.While it's an exhaustive list (which includes multiple entries for Dion's locations), the Top 10 shows a good sampling of restaurants from all over the state.10. High Point GrillHolding a 4.3-star rating based on 221 votes, Albuquerque's High Point Grill is modestly priced and offers sandwiches, burgers, an
  
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• Man sentenced to over 390 years for sex crimes in Otero County

  29-04-2025 01:17 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A New Mexico man was sentenced on April 7 to 391 years in prison for multiple sex crimes with a minor, according to the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office (Alamogordo). Man guilty of multiple counts of sex crimes in Otero County
  The Alamogordo DA's Office said this sentence is the longest prison sentence ever handed down in the 12th Judicial District of New Mexico.As we previously reported, in February, an Otero County jury found Ryan Reese, of Alamogordo,
  
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• Rain on the way to New Mexico this week

  29-04-2025 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  A busy week of weather is in store for New Mexico. Rain will return to parts of New Mexico everyday through Saturday, with strong winds returning on Sunday.
  It's a cooler day across New Mexico thanks to a cold front that moved through the state last night. Calmer conditions have also returned to western, northern, and central New Mexico. High winds have developed in southern and southeastern New Mexico though where winds are gusting up to 45 mph at times. Winds will settle down tonight in southe
  
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• Community invited to meeting on Rio Bravo neighborhood projects

  29-04-2025 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Members of the community are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday to discuss upcoming and ongoing Rio Bravo neighborhood projects. It's scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Harrison Middle School Cafeteria.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospita
  
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• 38th annual 'Festival Flamenco' returns to Albuquerque

  29-04-2025 00:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Singing, dancing, traditional guitar, and more. The 38th annual Festival Flamenco is returning to Albuquerque in the summer.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime: ABQ woman frustrated, two vehicles stolen from hospital parking lot days apartFilm: Do you recognize these ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie&rsquo
  
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• Accused drunk driver hits and kills two bicyclists in northwest New Mexico

  29-04-2025 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –  Two bicyclists were hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver in San Juan County Saturday. Teen accused in the murder of bicyclist in Albuquerque to be held until trialDeputies responded to the scene of the crash near mile marker 27 on Navajo Route 36 around 1:48 a.m. Cody Newton, 34, and Francis Matias, 54, were hit by a 2006 Ford Ranger driven by Jaron Todacheeny and died at the scene, according to the San Juan County Sheriff's Office.Todacheeny
  
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• 'One of the rarest': Albuquerque turquoise expert shares insight on the gemstone

  29-04-2025 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — It’s a “hydrated phosphate of copper,” but you may just know it as turquoise. The blue-green mineral widely regarded as a gemstone has significant deposits across the world, including here in New Mexico, with the closest mine from Albuquerque being in the Cerillos area.Story continues below
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• Meet the finalists vying for Santa Fe Public Schools superintendent role

  29-04-2025 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Public Schools has narrowed its search for a new superintendent down to a group of finalists. Family of Albuquerque Public Schools student who was pepper sprayed on campus sues districtA total of 31 applications were submitted; of those, 19 applicants met minimum qualifications, the district announced. The group of finalists includes two candidates from out of state and one individual who works in the district.A fourth individual, Dr. Almudena Abeyta,
  
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• Ticket sales begin for 2025 Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque

  28-04-2025 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Mariachi Spectacular is returning to Albuquerque's Sandia Resort & Casino this July. This year, the show features Leyendas Del Mariachi along with Mariachi Las Catrinas and Mariachi Nuevo Mujer 2000, as well as a special appearance by Ballet Folklorico Paseo del Norte.Story continues below
  Community: NM Dancewear closes its doors for good, leaving hole in dance communityFood: Los Ranchos restaurant named best spot for brunch in the state by YelpCrime
  
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• Carlsbad man accused of stealing SWAT equipment

  28-04-2025 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A Carlsbad man is accused of stealing a police officer's SWAT team equipment. Online court records said Cody Boyd was seen on surveillance video breaking into the detective's vehicle on April 18, taking a rifle, helmet, and two bulletproof vests.Woman arrested for allegedly making bomb threat that forces evacuation of Ruidoso HighInvestigators said Boyd was spotted with the rifle and one of the vests. He is now facing charges for having stolen property and
  
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• Rape suspect makes first appearance in court in Albuquerque

  28-04-2025 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man arrested over the weekend and facing rape charges made his first appearance on the charges Monday afternoon. Josue Macias was in front of a judge after being arrested on Saturday in southwest Albuquerque.Woman arrested for allegedly making bomb threat that forces evacuation of Ruidoso HighPolice said three victims reported they were sexually assaulted by a man offering rides at The Downs Casino off Central Ave. and Louisiana Blvd. Macias claimed he pai
  
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• Teen accused in the murder of bicyclist in Albuquerque to be held until trial

  28-04-2025 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the teens suspected of hitting and killing a bicyclist last year in Albuquerque will be held in detention throughout his trial. Police said that 15-year-old William Garcia was in the back seat of a stolen car filming with his phone as 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay drove into the cyclist.Police arrest suspect linked to multiple rape cases in AlbuquerqueJudge David Murphy decided to keep Garcia in custody, out of fear for public safety were he to be rel
  
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• Woman arrested for allegedly making bomb threat that forces evacuation of Ruidoso High

  28-04-2025 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 32-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of Ruidoso High School last month.Ruidoso Police said they arrested Margaret Cojo, of Mescalero, on Friday, April 25. UPDATE: Ruidoso High inspected, ruled clear of any threatsA bomb threat on March 4 at Ruidoso High resulted in the immediate lockdown of the school and an evacuation to the Ruidoso Convention Center.It was later determined the call was a hoax and it was calle
  
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• 'Hee Haw' actor, singer dead at 78

  28-04-2025 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A comedian and gospel singer who performed at President Ronald Reagan's inauguration has died.Lulu Roman, best known for her different roles on "Hee Haw," died Wednesday, April 23 at 78, according to multiple media outlets.
  Lulu Roman performs at The Grand Ole Opry on October 22, 2012, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Beth Gwinn/Getty Images)
  Over the years, Roman performed alongside some legendary artists, including Dolly Parton and George Jones, according to an ob
  
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• Philadelphia Eagles, minus star QB Jalen Hurts, visit White House

  28-04-2025 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles met with President Trump at the White House Monday, but a notable star was absent – quarterback Jalen Hurts.Hurts was not the only Eagles players to decline the D.C. trip, citing scheduling conflicts, a White House official who was not authorized to comment publicly and requested anonymity told The Associated Press and Nexstar's NewsNation.Asked by a reporter on the red carpet of the Time 100 Gala last week whether he would visi
  
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• EPA allows high-ethanol gasoline to be used all year

  28-04-2025 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it will allow gasoline containing a higher percentage of ethanol to be used year-round.The move follows President Trump’s energy emergency declaration, which required the EPA to consider allowing year-round high ethanol gas, known as E15. This type of gasoline is typically restricted in the summer due to concerns about smog — which can form more easily from evaporation in the heat.However, the government can choo
  
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• Migrant kidnappers to spend 50 years in prison

  28-04-2025 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A Mexican judge has sentenced a man and a woman to 50 years in prison in connection with the kidnapping of two Cuban nationals who came to the border to seek asylum.Francisco Manuel T.S. and Erika Janeth T.A. in December of 2022 allegedly abducted the two men from Cuba after they arrived in Juarez, Mexico, and were trying to get their bearings to cross into El Paso, Texas.Noem: 150,000 migrants arrested and deported since Trump took office
  The pair took the
  
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• List: More than 100 JOANN stores set to close Monday

  28-04-2025 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — More than 100 JOANN stores are preparing to close their doors for good on Monday, months after the craft retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The January filing marked the second such move in less than a year for JOANN. Initially, the Ohio-based company said it planned to close roughly 530 underperforming stores. Then, in February, the retailer announced all of its stores would shutter after the GA Joann Retail Partnership — comprised of financial ser
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court orders new trial for 2 men convicted in deadly shooting

  28-04-2025 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Supreme Court of New Mexico vacated the convictions of two men who were found guilty of murder and other offenses related to a deadly shooting in Valencia County in 2019.In a unanimous decision, the court concluded that a district court wrongly excluded an eyewitness from being called to testify at trial, which deprived Jesus Garcia and Alexandro Montelongo-Murillo of their constitutional right to present a defense.Story continues below
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• Cooler weather Monday with rain on the way

  28-04-2025 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a warm weekend for most in New Mexico, cooler temperatures are in store this afternoon. Additionally, a weak storm system brings additional chances for rain.A pacific cold front moved through much of New Mexico last night. The result today is cooler high temperatures across the state. High temperatures today can expect to be cooled off by five to ten degrees. The exception being the southeast. They are continuing to remain warm. High temperatures across the s
  
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