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• Sports Desk: What to know about the state basketball tournament

  02-03-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state basketball tournament begins on Friday, March 3 and runs through Saturday, March 11. It is one of the biggest high school sporting events of the year in New Mexico as teams and fans from around the state pack the Pit to be a part of championship basketball. NMAA sports information director J.P. Murrieta joined the Sports Desk to discuss the format of the tournament, ticket information and what fans should expect throughout the week. 2023 state bask
  
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• ABQ BioPark introduces three Bennett's wallabies

  22-11-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark has added a new species that has joined the Western gray kangaroos and emus. Zoo officials welcomed three male Bennett's wallabies, named Cheddar, Tapioca, and Logan. Santa Fe Midtown Development closer to getting underwayAlthough wallabies are smaller than most kangaroos, they are also in the marsupial family known as macropods, which means large foot. The ABQ BioPark said the new species can be seen exploring the habitat with emus Beak
  
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• A warming trend started today and continues into the weekend

  22-11-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  A warming trend started today that will continue through the weekend. Our weather becomes a little more unsettled early next week with rain and snow chances in northern New Mexico.After another cold start to the day Thursday morning, a warming trend started this afternoon. High temperatures were over 15° warmer in parts of New Mexico with sunny, dry, and calm weather. This warming trend is going to continue into the weekend, with this warming trend peaking either Saturday or Sunday.Our weath
  
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• Volunteers look to composting toilets as option for lack of public restrooms in Albuquerque

  22-11-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to expand the number of public restrooms in the metro, a volunteer group is discussing the idea of installing composting toilets in the areas of town that need it most."Everybody has to use the bathroom," said Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque man shares his personal connection to Disney's 'Out of My Mind'

  22-11-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is opening up about how a new movie with a Santa Fe connection hits home, tackling a topic he hasn't seen yet in a Disney film.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to 8 years in prison for fatal shooting during drug deal

  22-11-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man learns his fate after admitting to a fatal shooting at an Albuquerque motel. It was a case of a drug deal gone wrong that happened in April of last year. "The plea has a maximum of 8 years and I'm gonna give you the maximum of 8 years," said Judge Stanley Whitaker to Jose Fitzpatrick.
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• Second half run lifts Lobos over Grambling State

  22-11-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While the first half was only a difference of four points, the Lobo men's basketball game against Grambling State ended in a 22-point New Mexico win. The difference came from a stern talking to from head coach Richard Pitino during halftime."I think they understood the message that we just needed to play with a way better effort and intensity than we were doing," Pitino said in a post game press conference. "We were way, way better coming out of the locker r
  
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• Pecos pupfish proposed for Endangered Species Act protection

  22-11-2024 04:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The feds are proposing protections for a tiny desert-dwelling fish native to the Pecos River basin of New Mexico. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced plans to list the Pecos pupfish as a threatened species. Pupfish are less than two inches long and their colors vary from gray, brown, to iridescent blue.Santa Fe Midtown Development closer to getting underwayThe Center for Biological Diversity said conservationists petitioned for pupfish protection almos
  
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• Despite hot classroom complaints, Albuquerque parents want school calendar to stay the same

  22-11-2024 02:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every year, summer heat makes the start of Albuquerque's school year uncomfortable for kids in a lot of classrooms. But faced with an option to try to solve that problem parents are saying "no way." Story continues below
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• Santa Fe Midtown Development closer to getting underway

  22-11-2024 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – They hope it will be a hub for arts and entertainment, new jobs, and new housing. Six years in the making, Santa Fe's much anticipated Midtown re-development is close to its first phase of work. "We sort of saw the opportunity to acquire these buildings and do something adaptive; very sustainable, so we're not knocking anything down, we're renovating all these buildings, and essentially making lemonade out of old lemons," said Phillip Gesue, real estate de
  
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• Investigators: Human remains found in Jal were bought online

  22-11-2024 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  JAL, N.M. (KRQE) – After an investigation into human remains found on a property in Jal, officials said they were purchased online. The Office of the Medical Investigator confirmed that there were seven skulls found on the property that had ornamental pieces embedded or carved in them. They said the decorations originated outside the United States.New Mexico Department of Public Safety requests money for ‘safety overhaul’The remains will be cremated.
  
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• Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument reopens to visitors in New Mexico

  22-11-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the first time in more than four years, visitors stepped foot in the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on Thursday. The monument is home to cone-shaped tent rock formations that came from volcanic eruptions that occurred 6 to 7 million years ago."This is my first time here, and I've been waiting for it to reopen and really thought it would never reopen. And it's been an extraordinary walk up through this canyon and up to the top of the plateau.&nbs
  
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• Family speaks out as search continues for suspect in fatal Santa Fe hit and run

  22-11-2024 01:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It has been more than a month since 43-year-old Monique Maes was killed in a hit-and-run, just minutes from her home, as she was walking with her two children. And the search for the driver who hit all three of them continues.Story continues below
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• Ruidoso businesses recovering from fires and flooding but challenges remain

  22-11-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – After devastating fires and flooding, the village of Ruidoso said business is slowly returning to normal but there are still many hurdles ahead. During the summer, businesses saw as much as a 90% drop in sales. The village chamber of commerce said some businesses had to close their doors. "We lost a few members that just couldn't make it through the fire season. The ones that closed down closed down quickly," said Deborah Douds, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerc
  
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• Warmer weather continues through the weekend

  22-11-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  A warming trend started today that will continue through the weekend. Our weather becomes a little more unsettled early next week with rain and snow chances in northern New Mexico.
  After another cold start to the day Thursday morning, a warming trend has started this afternoon. High temperatures are over 15° warmer in parts of New Mexico with sunny, dry, and calm weather. This warming trend is going to continue into the weekend, with this warming trend peaking either Saturday or Sunday.
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• Albuquerque Environmental Health Dept. shares Thanksgiving food safety tips

  21-11-2024 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With Thanksgiving next week, the City of Albuquerque Environmental Health Department is reminding residents prioritize food safety.The department shared the following tips to consider when buying, preparing, and cooking Thanksgiving food.Shopping:
  Pick up your turkey and other perishable products at the end of your grocery shopping so they stay cold as long as possible. Pack perishables in insulated bags with cold sources if the commute home is longer t
  
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• Albuquerque police officer indicted on charges related to soliciting sexual favors

  21-11-2024 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  An Albuquerque police officer has been indicted on charges related to soliciting sexual favors. Details are very limited but according to the Albuquerque Police Department, it relates to a police encounter between Officer Liam King and a woman in June 2023. The indictment charges King with restraining a woman with "the intent to commit a sexual offense." Man charged in connection to Albuquerque driving school burglarySince January, King has been on the
  
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• Info sought on two shooting in Albuquerque

  21-11-2024 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Law enforcement is seeking information about two shootings that took place on Oct. 25 in Albuquerque.Officials said shots were fired around 2 a.m. near Copper Avenue NE and San Pablo Streer and at 5:15 a.m. near Sunset Gardens Road SW and 86th Street. In both shootings, two males were seen getting out of a black sedan and shooting several rounds, according to Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers searches for a suspect accused of robbing Albuquerque Family Dol
  
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• Crime Stoppers searches for a suspect accused of robbing Albuquerque Family Dollar

  21-11-2024 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers is searching for a suspect accused of robbing a Family Dollar at 1722 Bridge Blvd SW on Nov. 13.Officials said an unidentified male dressed in all black and a black ski mask approached the closed business and threw a large rock at a window next to the front door and then discharged a black semi-auto handgun into the glass.
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• Man charged in connection to Albuquerque driving school burglary

  21-11-2024 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man was arrested after Albuquerque police found him running around in a car that was stolen from a driving school. The MVD Old School of Driving building on Coors Blvd. was broken into early Monday morning. Cameras caught a man leaving the business with multiple laptops and more and even left in one of the cars they use to teach drivers.VIDEO: Escaped inmate leads law enforcement on chase in GallupOn Tuesday, officers found Roman Baca driving the stol
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools to host high school gaming tournaments at annual Esports Expo

  21-11-2024 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some of the city's best young gamers will put their skills to the test this weekend at Albuquerque Public Schools' Esports Expo and Invitational. The annual event will be held at the Berna Facio Professional Development Center on Louisiana Boulevard on Saturday, November 23, and Sunday, November 24.As part of the expo, high school students will compete in three tournaments: Rocket League, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros. The tournaments will be held from 10
  
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• New Mexico Department of Public Safety requests money for 'safety overhaul'

  21-11-2024 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Public Safety said it wants more money for a "safety overhaul" across the state. As part of its $234 million budget request for next year, DPS wants to set aside $16.6 million to increase its staffing, replace its vehicles with safer, more reliable options, and invest in more advanced technology. That includes bolstering cyber security.LCPD: Operation ‘Not in Vain’ records over 300 arrests, 1200 citationsThe DPS secretary sa
  
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• Woman arrested in connection to Albuquerque shooting

  21-11-2024 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman turned herself in to police, in connection to a crash and shooting earlier this week. Police were called to the intersection of Comanche Rd. and Eubank Blvd. and made contact with the victim. The victim told police his truck was rear-ended. La Cueva High School student accused of bringing gun to school will remain in custodyHe said he started recording the incident but that's when police said Heather Lopez pulled out a gun and aimed it at the ma
  
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• More New Mexico teachers getting help with student loans thanks to state's repayment program

  21-11-2024 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – More teachers are now getting help paying down their student loans thanks to the state's Teacher Loan Repayment Program. This year, the New Mexico Higher Education Department increased the number of teachers receiving loan forgiveness, awarding funding to 537 new applicants and renewing funding for 357 applicants.Through the program, licensed New Mexico teachers can get up to $6,000 per year for two years to go toward outstanding federal student loan debt and inter
  
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• Driver arrested for DWI after chase with New Mexico State Police

  21-11-2024 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jimmie Yazzie, 44, is facing DWI charges after being accused of leading police on a chase through two counties.
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• Albuquerque man pleads guilty for 2023 murder

  21-11-2024 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jose Martinez pleaded guilty to second degree murder and tampering with evidence for shooting and killing another man in a fight over air conditioner repairs in 2023.Story continues below
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• Warm end to the week before the next chances for precipitation

  21-11-2024 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are warming up this afternoon for New Mexico. We can expect these above average temperatures to continue through the weekend.
  A ridge of high pressure has moved over New Mexico this afternoon. The ridge will continue to intensity through the evening. The ridge will be warming up temperatures across New Mexico today. The highs are expected to be 3-15 degrees above average. Temperatures will warm up further on Friday.
  On Friday, a trough of low pressure off the Pacific Northwest will
  
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• OpenTable names 2024's 'Top 100 Restaurants' in America, including one in New Mexico

  21-11-2024 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) – Some of the country's top-rated restaurants have been highlighted in OpenTable's 2024 edition of their "Top 100 Restaurants" in America list.
  The annual list is intended to showcase the most sought-after dining destinations from the past year, as decided by reviewers and restaurant data. For the 2024 edition, OpenTable's analysts based their findings on more than 14 million diner reviews, along with diner ratings, reservation demand, and percentage of five-star reviews, among othe
  
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• Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

  21-11-2024 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Thursday said he was withdrawing from consideration as President-elect Trump's nomination to be attorney general.
  Gaetz announced the decision in a message on X, saying that while he had had "excellent meetings" with senators on Wednesday, "it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition.""There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my n
  
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• The Nutcracker at Popejoy Hall

  21-11-2024 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Ballet Company will be putting on the Nutcracker Ballet at Popejoy Hall. The production opens on Thanksgiving weekend and features the New Mexico Philharmonic.
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