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• Two charged with smuggling nearly 3,000 bullets to Mexico

  15-07-2024 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Two men who initially told investigators they visited El Paso to sell goats and purchase clothing are being held in connection with a failed attempt to smuggle 2,820 bullets into Mexico, federal court documents allege.A federal grand jury in the Western District of Texas on Wednesday charged Jaime Noe Ceballos Maturin and Daniel Soberanes Nunez with two counts of conspiracy and smuggling goods from the United States. The charges stem from the June 11 seizur
  
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• Northern lights dazzle skies over New Mexico

  11-10-2024 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A severe solar storm impacting Earth brought northern lights to portions of the U.S. on Thursday, including New Mexico. All across northern New Mexico, a rare spectacle of the northern lights could be seen.
  According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, over the last several months the sun has been incredibly active, unleashing a series of coronal mass ejections from its surface. Five months ago, New Mexico saw the phenomenon of northern l
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: CYFD hygiene, Balloon Fiesta day seven, Warm with light winds, UNM fine arts, Grit the dog

  11-10-2024 15:29 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  What’s happening around New Mexico October 11-17A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000sCrews begin next phase of I-25 Montgomery interchange projectNM Supreme Court: People can sue the state over mistaken release of inmatesLOCASH musician celebrates local homecoming at Music Fiesta showBernalillo County asks state for $4.3M for Mesa Del Sol sports fieldsThe Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 8
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• Green flag for Special Shape Rodeo at Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The green flag is up on day seven of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
  Friday features a Special Shape Rodeo and Fiesta de Los Globitos. Friday evening events include a Special Shape Glowdeo, drone light show and fireworks, weather permitting.
  Friday, October 11
  4:30 am Kids’ Day Goodie Bag Distribution begins (South of the Main Street Stage)6:00am Dawn Patrol7:00am Special Shape Rodeo™7:00am Balloon Launch7:30-11:00am Fiesta de Lo
  
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• Balloon Fiesta pilot briefing, day seven

  11-10-2024 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday, October 11 is day seven of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. During the pilots briefing officials and balloon pilots will meet to discuss the weather and determine if it's safe for balloons to go up.
  Officials will raise a green flag, yellow flag or red flag depending on the weather conditions. KRQE News 13 will update with more information following Friday's pilot briefing.
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  4:30 am Kids’ Day Goodie Bag Distrib
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico October 11-17

  11-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from October 11-17.Albuquerque
  October 11-12 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.October 11-12 U-Pick Sunflower Farm – Big Jim Farms hosts this event from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.October 11-12 ABQ Bruja Fest – This event begins at 10:00 a.m. at EXPO New Mexico.October 11-13 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – The
  
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• LOCASH musician celebrates local homecoming at Music Fiesta show

  11-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Music Fiesta, held on the second Saturday of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, has featured musical acts 3 Dog Night, the Marshall Tucker Band, and Billy Currington. This year's lineup will feature Grammy Award-winning artist Carly Pearce, country music duo LOCASH, and local act Kyle Martin & Co.LOCASH bassist Zach Fowler is an Albuquerque native performing with the group since February 2015. "I get a call from LOCASH's band leader at the
  
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• A look at Balloon Fiesta through the decades: The 2000s

  11-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year is the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, several days that are known for their early mornings, delicious food, and, of course, beautiful balloons. But what was the fiesta like years ago? A look back at News 13's video archives offers a peek into the Duke City's balloon festival through the decades.The 2000s started with a bang, kicking off a new record for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with a whopping 1019 ba
  
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• Record heat before a cool front

  11-10-2024 13:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Along with the slight chill in the air to start across the region, mostly quiet conditions with dry air remains with no Northern Lights for now, up until this evening potentially. Mostly clear skies with mostly light winds are still in place, as despite the pesky northwesterly wind to start above the lighter northerly winds in Albuquerque, green flags will mostly likely be predominantly up at Balloon Fiesta with special shapes up possible for not only today, but very li
  
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• NMSU extension service hosting Valencia County Fall Farm Festival

  11-10-2024 06:37 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service is hosting the Valencia County Fall Farm on October 19. The festival will be held at NMSU's Agricultural Science Center (1036 Miller Road) in Los Lunas. The cost to attend is $5. Visitors take bike paths to avoid traffic for Balloon FiestaIncluded in the entry fee is entrance to a corn maze, a pumpkin while supplies last, hayrides, live demonstrations, and 4-H games. Proceeds will benefit Valenci
  
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• Green flags expected for the rest of Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  Unusually warm weather continues through the middle of October. Green flags are still expected through the end of Balloon Fiesta.A moderately strong drainage wind caused a mostly static display for the Special Shapes at this morning's Balloon Fiesta, but many standard balloons still flew. Winds calmed today with record and near-record temperatures across parts of the state. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Gallup, and Farmington have all broken record high temperatures today. Drier air moved into northern
  
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• 'Grit for President' campaign raises more than $100K in first month for ABQ non-profit

  11-10-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local candidate for president has raised a shocking amount of money for his presidential campaign and that money is coming from supporters one dollar at a time.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thieves du
  
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• UNM set to break ground on new fine arts building

  11-10-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're driving in Albuquerque along Route 66 in the next two years, you’ll see a new building on the University of New Mexico's campus under construction. It's the first new facility for the university's fine arts college in nearly 60 years. "My faculty deserve it, my students deserve it, and the state of New Mexico deserves to have a facility like this,” said Dean Harris Smith, UNM College of Fine Arts.Story continues below
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• State officials testing algae blooms at Elephant Butte Lake

  11-10-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a concern a lot of people might not think about when visiting their favorite vacation spot, toxic algae, harmful to humans, and possibly deadly for animals. At Elephant Butte Lake, tourists and residents are concerned about harmful algal blooms.Bernalillo County asks state for $4.3M for Mesa Del Sol sports fieldsThe algae naturally grows in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. HAB can cause skin irritation and stomach problems in humans and for dogs, it
  
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• CYFD Secretary responds to claims that facility was in filthy condition

  11-10-2024 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A urine-soaked couch, bed bugs, lice, and filthy carpet where kids sit and play. That's how New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families leadership describes done of their own buildings in Albuquerque. Now, Secretary Teresa Casados spoke with KRQE News 13.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing
  
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• Former NFL star Arian Foster is in Van Tate's Sports Office

  11-10-2024 05:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While he was eating the NFL for dinner on Sundays, Arian Foster knew he would pursue one of his other passions once he hung up his cleats. The former Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins running back is all about his music.
  When performing Foster goes by the name Bobby Feeno. He's convincing enough as an artist to have some fans act surprised once they find out about that job he use to have. You know, when he was covering enough ground to win the NFL rushing ti
  
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• NMAA executive director to retire

  11-10-2024 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There is a changing of the guard coming at the New Mexico Activities Association. After 12 years as executive director and 20 total years at the NMAA, Sally Marquez announced her plans to retire. NMAA associate director Dusty Young has been voted by the board as Marquez' successor.
  During her time as ED, Marquez played a crucial role in the the overall growth of the NMAA, its participants and number of athletics/activities. Some noticeable additions include
  
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• Crews begin next phase of I-25 Montgomery interchange project

  11-10-2024 02:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They've spent weeks tearing out concrete, now get ready for even louder noise on I-25 through Albuquerque, with state road crews starting a big new phase of the Montgomery Interchange project. In the middle of replacing the Montgomery I-25 overpass, contractors are now driving giant steel piles into the ground, a loud process that should last for weeks. Story continues below
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• Bernalillo County asks state for $4.3M for Mesa Del Sol sports fields

  11-10-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Neighbor to Netflix's big investment in movie studios at Mesa Del Sol, Bernalillo County is now hoping the state can pour millions of dollars toward finishing a massive sports complex. Once it's done, the facility should have 31 outdoor grass fields. Right now, the county has the money to finish phases three and four which includes a sports lifestyle building.Story continues below
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• Visitors take bike paths to avoid traffic for Balloon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are still a few days to experience this year's Balloon Fiesta. If you're not looking forward to all the traffic, Albuquerque police are reminding people there's another way to get to the park.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up
  
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• Visitors take bike paths to avoid traffic for Ballon Fiesta

  11-10-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are still a few days to experience this year's Balloon Fiesta. If you're not looking forward to all the traffic, Albuquerque police are reminding people there's another way to get to the park.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up
  
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• Unusually warm weather continues through the middle of October

  11-10-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Unusually warm weather continues through the middle of October. Green flags are still expected through the end of Balloon Fiesta.A moderately strong drainage wind caused a mostly static display of Special Shapes at this morning's Balloon Fiesta, but many standard balloons still flew. Since then, the winds have been calm today with record and near-record temperatures across parts of the state. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Farmington have all tied or broken record high temperatures today. Drier air
  
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• APS set to celebrate 'Fiesta Friday' with a day off from school

  11-10-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We know the Balloon Fiesta isn't just for adults. Every year it starts with balloons taking off at schools across the metro. This year, there's something extra special for Balloon Fiesta's youngest fans.  One of the event's biggest days this year just so happens to be a day off for tens of thousands of Albuquerque kids.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court: People can sue the state over mistaken release of inmates

  11-10-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The State of New Mexico could be held liable for a killing after mistakenly releasing a dangerous inmate: that's according to the state Supreme Court which paved the way for the victim's family to sue the state prison system.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon
  
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• New Mexico receives nearly $25M to replace lead pipes in water systems

  10-10-2024 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state has received nearly $25 million to help water systems replace lead pipes. It's part of a new EPA rule announced earlier this week that requires utilities to remove lead service lines which are known to cause adverse health effects.APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backCommunity water systems throughout New Mexico have until October 16 to provide an inventory of lead pipes to the state Environment Department. The
  
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• ‘Gators, stingrays, snakes’: Floridians urged to avoid floodwaters

  10-10-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (NewsNation) — Florida officials are warning the public to avoid floodwaters caused by Hurricane Milton, saying a myriad of dangers are lurking in murky water.Frank Robb, an alligator expert and founder of the nonprofit group Environmental Education Awareness Research Support and Services (EEARSS), told NewsNation the dangers you face largely depend on where you live.“If you're coastal, you have to worry about everything from stingrays to alligators, you know. If you're i
  
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• Prosecutors reviewing 'new evidence' in Marilyn Manson sexual abuse probe

  10-10-2024 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – The sex crimes division of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing new leads and evidence in the investigation into shock-rocker Marilyn Manson, who has been accused by multiple women, including “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood, of sexual abuse, officials announced Wednesday.  The musician and artist, whose real name is Brian Warner, has vehemently denied the allegations, though he has settled at least two related lawsuits.   12
  
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• Rare comet visible in the night sky won't return for 80,000 years

  10-10-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  (KTXL) -- Look up into the sky this month and you might see a rare comet that won't return for tens of thousands of years.Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3 to scientists and pronounced Choo-cheen-shahn, is expected to be visible to the naked eye across the Northern Hemisphere for several weeks in October, with the best opportunity between Oct. 12 and 26, according to NASA.The comet has already been photographed around the world, including in the sky above the Golden Gate Bridge in
  
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• Man found guilty of murdering wife in Albuquerque

  10-10-2024 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury has convicted a man for murdering his wife more than three years ago. In May 2021, Lee Cuellar strangled Rosalejandra Cisneros to death at their home near 98th Street and Dennis Chavez.Albuquerque Police arrest suspected sexual predator wanted in WyomingCourt documents state cuellar claimed she was a demon but prosecutors said Cuellar felt threatened by his wife's modeling career. Cuellar faces a life sentence.
  
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• Former state Rep. Dona Irwin passes away

  10-10-2024 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – State lawmakers are mourning the loss of another former lawmaker this week. The state House Democratic leadership announced on Thursday the passing of former Representative Dona Irwin of Deming.Lawmakers express sympathies after death of former New Mexico Senator John Arthur SmithIrwin represented parts of Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna counties in District 32 for 18 years. She was known for her work ethic and service to her constituents' needs.Governor Michelle Lujan
  
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