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• Trump to release 80,000 pages of JFK files on Tuesday

  18-03-2025 12:52 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Donald Trump announced he will release 80,000 pages of unredacted files Tuesday about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, after promising on the campaign trail to declassify the documents.“While we're here, I thought it would be appropriate — we are, tomorrow, announcing and giving all of the Kennedy files. So, people have been waiting for decades for this, and I’ve instructed my people … lots of different people, [Director of National
  
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• Warming trend starts Thursday

  20-03-2025 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  Breezier and warmer weather returns Thursday, bringing a critical fire danger back to parts of New Mexico. Much warmer and calmer weather will move in by early next week.It's been a calmer day for most of New Mexico Thursday despite some high winds sticking around early this morning. This afternoon, winds are still breezy in northeast New Mexico and in a corridor from Farmington to Albuquerque into southern New Mexico. Temperatures are cooler across the state today as well. Snow showers develope
  
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• Albuquerque Community Safety celebrates 100,000 calls for service

  20-03-2025 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Community Safety is recognizing a pivotal achievement in just over three years of service, the department has responded to over 100,000 calls. Their help extends beyond just Albuquerque residents.        Story continues below
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• Bella Hines and ABC Prep basketball headed to Grind Session Women's World Championship Tournament

  20-03-2025 05:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As her high school career heads down the final stretch, ABC Prep basketball star Bella Hines is hoping she and the rest of her teammates can win it all at the Grind Session Women's World Championship March 21-23. The LSU bound guard has enjoyed a prolific career on the prep scene and would love to close it out as a champion. "I feel really good," said Hines. "I mean, like, we've worked really hard this season. We had a little bit of a struggle at the beginni
  
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• APS Board of Education defends change in media policy amid criticism

  20-03-2025 05:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A change to the Albuquerque Public School Board of Education's governance manual is drawing scrutiny with some claiming it limits transparency. But the APS board president said it was all a misunderstanding.Story continues below
  Weather: Hazardous winds leave a trail of destruction in New MexicoCrime: ABQ police take 11-year-old into custody in connection to fatal hit and runEntertainment: These movies were filmed in Santa Fe. Have you seen them?
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• New Mexico residents fight to protect their mobile homes from rising rents

  20-03-2025 04:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – You could be out of luck if someone purchases the land your mobile home sits on and decides to raise the rent or neglects the property. That's why New Mexicans are fighting to protect their communities from out-of-state or third-party buyers.Story continues below
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• Former New Mexico high school football stars adjust to new position with the Lobos

  20-03-2025 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Elijah Brody knows how to put a move on a would-be tackler to make him miss. The UNM Lobos sophomore and former West Mesa Mustangs standout put on a clinic on being elusive as a quarterback in high school. Former Cleveland high star Josh Perry knows about making moves, but he usually chose to run over opponents as a running back.
  Both former New Mexico high school stars are no longer the hunted, they are doing the hunting, learning how to play linebacker und
  
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• New Mexico House and Senate pass state budget

  20-03-2025 04:01 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Both the New Mexico House and Senate passed the state's budget for the next fiscal year. It's set for almost $11 billion including over $3 billion in reserves in case of an economic downturn. Key investments being made are in education, public safety, and the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department.Lawmakers seek more than $1.2 billion to fund infrastructure projects in New MexicoDemocratic lawmakers said the budget provides New Mexico the greatest
  
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• Albuquerque City Council votes to let plans move forward for Mesa Film Studios

  20-03-2025 03:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new proposed film studio on the west side of Albuquerque continues to face backlash from neighbors who are trying to stop the project. After city councilors voted against an appeal from those neighbors at a recent meeting, the group still has another chance to plead their case.Story continues below
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• ABC Prep girl's team prepares for Grind Session playoffs

  20-03-2025 03:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the team's first year in existence, the ABC Prep girl's team is playoff bound. The team will open the tournament on Friday at noom in Lawrence, Kansas."I feel really good," said Bella Hines. "We've worked really hard this season. We had a little bit of a struggle at the beginning, but honestly I believe our slow start helped us grow into the team that we are now... I think we can make a deep run in the playoffs.""We're the underdogs," Tamiah Gary said. "S
  
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• Police arrest man accused of fatal shooting in northeast Albuquerque

  20-03-2025 02:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 65-year-old Juan Gonzalez for the murder of a man near Central Ave. on Tuesday. APD did not release the name of the victim but said the victim had gone to a motel on Central Ave. with a group to purchase drugs and got into a fight with a person he was trying to buy drugs from. Police said Gonzalez, a friend of the suspected seller, got involved in the fight before it was broken up. Man accused of orchestrating shoot
  
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• Metro baseball, softball tournament - first round scores, highlights

  20-03-2025 02:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2025 APS metro baseball and softball championships began on Wednesday. Here is a look at first found scores and highlights.Baseball#1 La Cueva: 12 — #16 Albuquerque High: 3#2 Cleveland: 16 — #15 Manzano: 6#3 Rio Rancho: 12 — #14 Albuquerque Academy: 8#4 Sandia: 8 — #13 Hope Christian: 1#5 Volcano Vista: 14 — #12 Valley: 9#6 Eldorado: 15 — #11 St. Pius: 5#7 Cibola: 11 — #10 Atrisco Heritage: 1#8 Rio Grande: 2 &mda
  
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• Man accused of orchestrating shootings at New Mexico lawmakers' homes found guilty

  20-03-2025 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of being the mastermind behind shootings at four New Mexico lawmakers' homes has been found guilty on all charges. Solomon Peña was charged federally for his role in the shootings which investigators believe was in revenge for his loss during the 2022 election for the New Mexico House of Representatives. 13-year-old accused of hitting and killed bicyclist for fun in Albuquerque heldThe first shooting happened on Dec. 4, 2022, and the l
  
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• New Mexico United adds MLS midfielder via transfer

  20-03-2025 01:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United announced the transfer acquisition of midfielder Ousman Jabang on Wednesday. Jabang comes to United from MLS club CF Montréal.Jabang has spent the last two seasons with Montréal which included a season-long loan to Las Vegas Lights FC. At that time, Jabang worked alongside former Las Vegas and current New Mexico United head coach Dennis Sanchez.“‘Ousman is a player that New Mexico United has been monitoring and hav
  
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• Santa Fe County to hold wildfire mitigation and preparedness event

  20-03-2025 00:49 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – After having a dry winter, Santa Fe County said it’s preparing for another high-risk fire season. While the government gets ready, they're encouraging the public to take their own steps to protect their homes.Story continues below
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• 13-year-old accused of hitting and killed bicyclist for fun in Albuquerque held

  20-03-2025 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 13-year-old charged with murder, accused of hitting and killing a bicyclist for fun, is staying in jail.On Wednesday in court, the Bernalillo County District Attorney's office said Johnathan Overbay is a danger to the public and the community should be disgusted with not only his behavior but every juvenile in that car. "The juveniles were determined to have swapped vehicles and continued on with their lives. In fact, the video was shown to other kids ar
  
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• How long will sewer line work back up traffic on Central?

  20-03-2025 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Work on a busy road in northwest Albuquerque has been backing up traffic for almost a month. It all started with a busted sewer pipe back in February. Now the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority said it should be done within a couple of weeks. "So, it's just been a really challenging area to get in here and work," said Rachel Stone Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority. Story continues below
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• Lawmakers seek more than $1.2 billion to fund infrastructure projects in New Mexico

  20-03-2025 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every session, lawmakers make funding requests for infrastructure projects across New Mexico. This year, these capital outlay funds, HB 450, total more than $1.2 billion and more than 1,400 projects statewide are on the list to receive funding.
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• FBI Oklahoma City speaks on suspect arrested in Grants accused of shooting officer

  20-03-2025 00:04 via krqe.com
  
  GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – FBI Oklahoma City spoke out about the suspect accused of shooting a police officer in the face on Sunday before he was arrested in Grants, New Mexico. The FBI said they immediately began the search for Billy Wayne Williams who is an enrolled member of the Choctaw tribe of Oklahoma.Defense: Solomon Peña is ‘right-wing election denier,’ not shooting spree ‘mastermind’On Monday, the Grants Police Department said they located Willi
  
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• Man wanted in kidnapping and assault at Clovis massage parlor arrested

  20-03-2025 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) — A man wanted in connection to an assault at a massage parlor in eastern New Mexico on Tuesday has been arrested, according to the Clovis Police Department.
  Police say Christopher Gipson, 42, was wanted on charges of kidnapping, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, assault with intent to commit a violent felony, and tampering with evidence.
  New Mexico State Police arrested Gipson after a short chase when he was spotted behind a grocery store in Clovis. NMSP said he
  
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• Breezy, warmer weather Thursday

  19-03-2025 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  Breezier and warmer weather returns Thursday, bringing a critical fire danger back to parts of New Mexico. Much warmer and calmer weather will move in by early next week.
  It's been a calmer day for most of New Mexico Thursday despite some high winds sticking around early this morning. This afternoon, winds are still breezy in northeast New Mexico and in a corridor from Farmington to Albuquerque into southern New Mexico. Temperatures are cooler across the state today as well. Snow showers develop
  
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• LIST: Highest wind gusts in New Mexico during mid-March dust storm

  19-03-2025 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  Video: Related coverage on the dust storm across New Mexico.NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several parts of New Mexico saw wind gusts well over 70 mph on Tuesday during a dust storm that swept across the state. KRQE News 13 has compiled a list of where and when the worst of those gusts hit.Here's what we know, per the National Weather Center:CountyLocationTimeGustDoña AnaSan Agustin Pass 1.6 E Organ4:40 p.m.101SierraSalinas Peak White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)2 p.m.91Santa Fe3 S Golden3:
  
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• Defense: Solomon Peña is 'right-wing election denier,' not shooting spree 'mastermind'

  19-03-2025 23:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jury deliberation began Wednesday in the federal trial against Solomon Peña. The former New Mexico House of Representatives candidate is accused of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Bernalillo County Democrats who he believed were responsible for his loss in 2022.A federal judge handed the case to the 12-person jury, comprised of six women and six men, after closing arguments wrapped up Wednesday.During the trial, the ju
  
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• Woman accused of intimidating witnesses in Taos County home invasion case

  19-03-2025 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman who was facing conspiracy charges in connection to a home invasion outside of Taos is facing new charges after police found evidence that she was threatening witnesses. Leandra Montoya was one of six people arrested for breaking into a man's home back in February, shooting him in the head, and robbing him.Albuquerque police look for vandals who took 23 fire extinguishers from parking garagePolice said Montoya stayed in a vehicle outside while this happened
  
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• Santa Fe County offering free disposal of solid/green waste and old tires

  19-03-2025 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County is offering free disposal of green waste, old tires, and solid waste throughout the year and it's all for free. The first event is a tire disposal happening next Saturday at county convenience centers in Stanley, Jacano, and Eldorado.This New Mexico camping spot is considered a ‘top hidden gem’After that, workers will pick up solid waste on April 12 at all county convenience centers.
  
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• Third suspect arrested in connection to fatal hit and run crash of bicyclist in Albuquerque

  19-03-2025 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police have arrested the third and final suspect police say is connected to the deadly hit-and-run crash of a bicyclist. Last May, police say 15-year-old William Garcia, 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay, and 11-year-old Messiah Hayes recorded themselves intentionally crashing a stolen car into 63-year-old Scott Habermehl, killing him.Man sentenced in Albuquerque murder-for-hire plotPolice say Habermehl was riding to work at Sandia National Laboratories whe
  
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• Governor signs bill protecting students' right to wear Native American regalia

  19-03-2025 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a bill that will ensure students across the state can freely express their cultural heritage. Senate Bill 163 will allow Indigenous students to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies or public school events.this comes after a high school graduate in Farmington had to remove their cap adorned with Native American beads.Bill would have New Mexico join interstate compact to ease doctor shortageThe bill unanimously c
  
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• Pond Fire burns in northern Socorro County

  19-03-2025 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire started in Northern Socorro County Tuesday and has burned 97 acres. Fire crews are continuing to secure and establish containment lines where needed.
  Start Date / Time: March 18, 2025, at 3:40 p.m.
  Cause: Under investigation
  Size: 97 acres
  Location: Northern Socorro County, east of Bernardo 
  Resources: Forestry Division, Socorro County, numerous VFDs, BLM engine and dozer. Total personnel: 45. 
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• Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom

  19-03-2025 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown.The decision to keep rates where they are was in line with market expectations. The CME FedWatch prediction algorithm based on futures contract prices registered on Wednesday a 99 percent probability that the Fed would hold rates steady.The Fed has paused rate cuts for the second straight meeting since January.
  
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• Suspect surrenders after 'barricade incident' near CIA headquarters: Police

  19-03-2025 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDCW) — Police say the suspect in a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, has surrendered.
  Authorities said an armed man was initially seen in the area Wednesday morning.Amid a massive response by authorities, a CIA spokesperson shared the following statement with Nexstar's WDCW: “There is an ongoing incident that law enforcement is currently responding to outside CIA Headquarters. Additional details will be made available as appropriate.&rd
  
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