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• Trump administration admits it wrongly deported man to prison in El Salvador

  01-04-2025 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Trump administration acknowledged late Monday that it had mistakenly deported a Salvadoran man protected from removal, sending him to a facility in El Salvador where they argue they are unable to secure his return.The filing came in a case brought by the family of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after his wife recognized him in footage released of a group of migrants the Trump administration sent to a Salvadoran prison.“Although ICE was aware of his protection from removal
  
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• Celebrating 10 years of Casa Fortaleza, a non-profit helping sexual violence survivors

  04-04-2025 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  Providing help, support, and a path forward for some of our most vulnerable population — Casa Fortaleza is a non-profit working to eradicate sexual violence through providing resources to Central New Mexico survivors. And next Saturday on April 12, they'll be celebrating 10 years of service.Casa Fortaleza Advocate Case Manager Diego Salcido Morales came to the New Mexico Living studio on Friday to tell us about the celebration. It'll be on Saturday, April 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rio B
  
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• Roswell holding free spring cleaning trash collection events

  04-04-2025 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Roswell is looking to help out residents with their spring cleaning. The city's Solid Waste Department is hosting taking out the trash events where residents can get rid of unwanted electronics and household goods for free.Rock art display at New Mexico State golf course officially openThe first event is set to go from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday at DeBremond Stadium. The other events will be held on April 19 from 7 a.m. to noon at RIAC Park and
  
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• New Mexican charged for fatal shooting in Las Vegas

  04-04-2025 22:14 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man is behind bars, accused of shooting and killing another man. On Tuesday afternoon, New Mexico State Police responded to the shooting in Las Vegas, where they found 20-year-old Trevor Szalai shot to death.Rio Rancho High School JV baseball player accused of peeing in water cooler facing chargesPolice said Szalai and the suspect, Cody Ramone, got into an argument, which led to a shotgun being fired, hitting and killing Szalai. Ramone was arreste
  
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• Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to make stop in New Mexico

  04-04-2025 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is expected to make a stop in New Mexico next week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Friday afternoon. Kennedy is also scheduled to visit Utah and Arizona. Trump to give TikTok another 75-day extensionAccording to the press office for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this multi-state tour is to "celebrate Make America Healthy Again initiatives in the Southwest." The press office specific
  
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• New Mexico measles cases rise to over 50

  04-04-2025 21:48 via krqe.com
  
  Video: February coverage of measles found near New Mexico's border.NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — There are now 54 cases of measles in New Mexico, the department of health confirmed on Friday. Those cases are concentrated to the southern portion of the state, specifically Lea and Eddy County. Texas measles outbreak approaches 500 cases
  According to state health officials, most cases involve unvaccinated residents. Between Feb. 1 and April 3 this year, 15,718 residents received the measles, mumps
  
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• Texas measles outbreak approaches 500 cases 

  04-04-2025 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The deadly measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to rise, now approaching a total of 500 confirmed cases with at least 56 people facing hospitalization since late January, according to health officials.The total number of cases has gone up to 481, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday in a new update. On Tuesday, the total was only 422. Officials in the Lone Star State also revealed that there’s been one fatality — a school-aged child who
  
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• 'Emotional support' tigers seized from Nevada home

  04-04-2025 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Nevada man is speaking out in hopes that authorities will return several tigers he says he depends on for emotional support.Karl Mitchell, of Pahrump, bonded out of jail Wednesday night and is back home. He and his tigers have made headlines for decades.“I absolutely plan to get the tigers back,” Mitchell said. Sri Lanka’s target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aidNye County authorities are relocating Mitchell's tigers,
  
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• TSA officers find prohibited item in traveler's flip-flop at DC airport

  04-04-2025 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The TSA at Washington Dulles International Airport is really thinking on their toes.TSA officers working at Washington Dulles on March 30 were able to stop a traveler from bringing a prohibited item through security via a flip-flop, a TSA spokesperson for the Northeast division revealed. Immigration officers are operating with a new sense of mission. Now, ‘nobody gets a free pass’Photos shared to X by the TSA show a utility blade had been concealed within the sole o
  
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• Which Atlantic hurricane names have been retired?

  04-04-2025 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since 1954, 99 names have been retired from the list used by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean.The names used each year are predetermined by a rotating set of six lists. That means most names used in the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, for example, will be used again in 2030.But when a storm is particularly powerful, destructive or deadly, the name is "retired" from the list, meaning it will never be used a
  
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• Trump to give TikTok another 75-day extension

  04-04-2025 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – President Trump said Friday that he plans to give TikTok another 75-day extension as his administration nears a deal to avert a ban on the popular social media platform.  “My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress,” he wrote Friday on Truth Social. “The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and r
  
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• Cold and wet weekend expected across New Mexico

  04-04-2025 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow continue to move in across New Mexico. Much more precipitation is on the way tonight and tomorrow.A low-pressure system has moved into southeastern Arizona this afternoon. Overnight and throughout tomorrow, this low pressure will make its way across southwestern New Mexico. This low pressure is drawing up ample amounts of moisture across New Mexico. The high levels of moisture are present across eastern New Mexico. Especially, southeastern New Mexico.Rain rainfall this afternoon is
  
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• Cold and wet weekend

  04-04-2025 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow continues to move in across New Mexico. Much more precipitation is on the way tonight and tomorrow.
  A low pressure system has moved into southeastern Arizona this afternoon. Overnight and throughout tomorrow this low pressure will make its way across southwestern New Mexico. This low pressure is drawing up ample amounts of moisture across New Mexico. The high levels of moisture is present across eastern New Mexico. Especially, southeastern New Mexico.
  Rain fall this afternoon is mo
  
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• Rock art display at New Mexico State golf course officially open

  04-04-2025 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – There was a special ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, which officially opened Las Cruces artist Kathy Morrow's rock art display at the New Mexico State University golf course.New Mexico artist continues mural after being asked to move itThe project took over 130 volunteers, eight years, two locations and a bunch of rock. "I think I'm never done. I'll just keep working as needed pulling weeds" Morrow said, "I've been taking three hours out of my day, six days
  
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• Española holding safe surrender event for bench warrants from any New Mexico magistrate court

  04-04-2025 20:19 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Española will be the site of two safe surrender events for people with outstanding bench warrants from any magistrate court in New Mexico.Story continues below
  Weather: Heavy snow moves into parts of New Mexico this weekendSports: Jake Hall commits to New Mexico men’s basketballCrime: APD investigating Walmart shooting as potential justifiable homicide
  The safe surrender event gives anyone with outstanding warrants a chance to poss
  
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• American Diabetes Association presents free screening of "ImPossible"

  04-04-2025 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The American Diabetes Association is hosting a free screening of the film, "ImPossible" on Friday, April , from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Lobo Theater.Story continues below
  Weather: Heavy snow moves into parts of New Mexico this weekendSports: Jake Hall commits to New Mexico men’s basketballCrime: APD investigating Walmart shooting as potential justifiable homicide
  The film is based on the reality of living with Type 2 Diabetes and some of the issues a
  
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• University of New Mexico road closures, parking restrictions ahead of weekend events

  04-04-2025 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — There will be a slew of parking restrictions and road closures, along with some traffic congestion, at the University of New Mexico this weekend as multiple events carry on around campus. These events include two triathlons and various shows. UNM to begin construction on new university police headquartersYou can find an idea of when and where roads will be impacted below.Saturday
  Lobo Kids Triathlon on UNM main campus
  6 a.m. to 10 a.m.Southwest Film Center p
  
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• Disney halts development of another live-action remake in wake of 'Snow White' release

  04-04-2025 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Walt Disney Pictures has paused development on an upcoming live-action remake of the 2010 animated film “Tangled,” a representative for the studio confirmed to Nexstar.Disney's decision to halt production was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, citing “studio insiders” who spoke with the outlet. Sources for Deadline and Variety made the same claims.The representative for Walt Disney Studios, in an email to Nexstar, did not disclose why production h
  
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• Viral video shows Florida charter captain arguing with boater; police investigating

  04-04-2025 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WFLA) — A viral video showing a fight between two Florida boaters has sparked both a police investigation and strong reactions from people online.The Punta Gorda Police Department said Thursday a police report had been filed, and officers were investigating the incident, which happened under the Barron Collier Bridge in Punta Gorda, Florida, on April 1. Florida diver finds massive megalodon tooth"The event has garnered significant attention on social media, and we are re
  
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• How many migrants are receiving Social Security numbers?

  04-04-2025 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk is claiming that Social Security numbers were handed out last year to more than 2 million immigrants who entered the United States illegally and that those cards were subsequently used to collect benefits the migrants are not entitled to receive.Musk, speaking at a weekend town hall meeting in Wisconsin, displayed data from a Social Security program called Enumeration Beyond Entry, which indicated that nearly 2.1 million migrants were given Social
  
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• Trump calls for Marine Le Pen to be freed

  04-04-2025 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday defended embattled French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, arguing the “witch hunt” against her is yet another instance of critics in Europe using “lawfare” to quash free speech and censor political opposition. “The Witch Hunt against Marine Le Pen is another example of European Leftists using Lawfare to silence Free Speech, and censor their Political Opponent, this time going so far as to put that Opponent in pri
  
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• Rio Rancho High School JV baseball player accused of peeing in water cooler facing charges

  04-04-2025 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A 16-year-old Rio Rancho High School student is facing charges for allegedly peeing in an opponent’s water cooler.Story continues below
  Weather: Heavy snow moves into parts of New Mexico this weekendSports: Jake Hall commits to New Mexico men’s basketballCrime: APD investigating Walmart shooting as potential justifiable homicide
  Rio Rancho Police said the teen is facing 15 counts of battery, which will be forwarded to Juvenile Probation and P
  
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• Bernalillo Co. Animal Care seeks spay and neuter clinic volunteers for late April

  04-04-2025 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  Video: Previous coverage on spay and neuter clinic.BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County Animal Care Services is looking for volunteers in late April for its spay and neuter clinics. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 18.The clinics will be from April 25 to 27. No-cost spay and neuter surgeries will be available to qualified pet owners. Different volunteer positions include:
  Set up volunteers on April 24 - Assisting with clinic and kennel setupTransport volun
  
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• Arrest made in Las Vegas, New Mexico homicide on Prairie Hill Road

  04-04-2025 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) — A homicide suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting from Monday in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Cody Ramone, 21, is being charged with second-degree murder, according to New Mexico State Police. APD: Walmart shooting investigated as potential justifiable homicideAt about 1:30 p.m. on April 1, officers were dispatched to 5 Prairie Hill Road. They found Trevor Szalai lying on the ground with Ramone giving him aid. A shotgun was on the ground nearby. Szala
  
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• Chocolate and Coffee Festival returns to Albuquerque

  04-04-2025 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 15th Annual Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Fest is returning to Expo New Mexico April 5-6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Story continues below
  Weather: Heavy snow moves into parts of New Mexico this weekendSports: Jake Hall commits to New Mexico men’s basketballCrime: APD investigating Walmart shooting as potential justifiable homicide
  Guests can experience 200 vendors of chocolate, coffee, candy, tea, baked goods and more gourmet food locally and from around
  
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• Nurse influencer Hailey Okula dies from childbirth complications: What is an amniotic fluid embolism?

  04-04-2025 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (WJW) – Hailey Okula, an influencer known as Nurse Hailey to her 440,000 followers on Instagram, has died due to complications from childbirth, her husband, Los Angeles firefighter Matt Okula, announced on social media on Tuesday.
  "Words cannot convey the depth of the loss I feel. Hailey was more than I could have ever dreamed of in a wife and partner," her husband wrote. "For nearly 13 years, she stood by my side in the hardest of times, loving me endlessly, even when I felt u
  
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• Texas Pete hot sauces recalled in 10 states over allergen, labeling issues

  04-04-2025 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (WKBN) – Two varieties of Texas Pete hot sauces have been recalled in 10 states over issues with bottling and labeling, the T.W. Garner Food Company has announced.The company issued a recall for certain bottles of its Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sauce on Thursday. The North Carolina-based company said inspectors had discovered that some bottles of the Habanero Buffalo may instead contain a sriracha pepper sauce, which contains sulfit
  
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• What you do before and during a tornado could save your life

  04-04-2025 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during a storm — but also planning for it ahead of time.Tornado seasons typically begin at different times in different parts of the United States.In what has historically been known as Tornado Alley — a designation that typically includes Ka
  
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• HHS staff working on childhood lead exposure and cancer clusters fired

  04-04-2025 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Staff members who fought childhood lead exposure and those who worked on cancer clusters were among those who were fired from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a now former employee told The Hill.The entire permanent staff of the Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice was cut, according to one person among the approximately 200 fired from the division.This division works on such issues as asthma and air pollution, climate change and health, childhood
  
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• Michigan couple back home from Mexican prison

  04-04-2025 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan couple Paul and Christy Akeo, who spent almost a month behind bars in a maximum-security prison in Mexico, are now back stateside.
  The Akeos return home after almost a month in a Mexican prison. (WLNS)
  Their return to Michigan comes after a Thursday court hearing in which the court ruled that the Akeos were to be released from custody. The Akeos and U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett say they are no longer facing charges, and the entire case against them has been droppe
  
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