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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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• Warmer weather moves into New Mexico this weekend

  22-03-2025 05:41 via krqe.com
  
  Wind gusts up to 55 mph will return to parts of New Mexico Saturday afternoon, bringing another round of high fire danger. Temperatures will also be much warmer starting this weekend.It's been a warmer and calmer day across New Mexico with high temperatures climbing up to right around average for this time of year. Winds have been light to calm across the entire state as well. The winds will pick up Saturday afternoon though with westerly wind gusts as high as 30 to 55 mph. The strongest winds w
  
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• Railroad car catches fire in Doña Ana County

  22-03-2025 04:55 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A train car caught fire Friday evening, March 21 in Doña Ana County, Sunland Park Fire said.Firefighters from Sunland Park and Doña Ana County Fire Rescue were sent out at about 6 p.m. to the 9000 block of Strauss Road for a intermodal (shipping container) rail car that was on fire.No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  
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• Albuquerque smoothie shop hosts event for World Down Syndrome Day

  22-03-2025 04:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local smoothie shop is raising awareness about Down Syndrome by giving away proceeds from a special event they hosted on Friday to charity.Story continues below
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• Juveniles face different court processes for deadly hit-and-run from 2024 in Albuquerque

  22-03-2025 04:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Three juveniles are facing murder charges for the death of a man last year. But how they are tried will differ, and the youngest suspect may not face any jail time.A growing trend of juvenile crime, which has lawmakers and law enforcement alike concerned. While lawmakers are working to address the issue, three juveniles are preparing for their day in court over the hit-and-run death of a cyclist in 2024. Story continues below
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• Solomon Peña to be sentenced in July

  22-03-2025 04:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man behind multiple shootings at the homes of Democratic officials is expected to be sentenced this summer in federal court.Earlier this week, Solomon Peña, a former New Mexico Republican House candidate, was found guilty on 13 counts related to the shootings. House speaker Javier Martinez, who was the target of one of the shootings, said the conviction shows political violence has no place in New Mexico.19-year-old shot by APD identified as
  
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• Lobos win NCAA tournament game against No. 7 Marquette

  22-03-2025 02:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time since 2012, the University of New Mexico men's basketball team has won a game in the NCAA tournament. The Lobos, a 10 seed, defeated no. 7 Marquette 75-66 on Friday night.UNM controlled the pace, and the score, for much of the game. After a few quick threes from CJ Noland and Filip Borovicanin, the Lobos were able to build an eight point lead. The Lobos led for 18 minutes in the first half and took a 35-32 lead into the break.Marquette cam
  
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• Tension among governor and New Mexico lawmakers as end of legislative session nears

  22-03-2025 02:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With just hours left in the legislative session, sparks are flying between Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and lawmakers, over some of the session's high-profile priorities. The governor blasted the legislature and the Attorney General over their approach to fixing the troubled New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department. Meanwhile, lawmakers have run out of time to agree on legislation, aimed at dealing with kids who commit crimes. On Friday, the governo
  
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• Lobo fans, community prepare for NCAA tournament

  22-03-2025 01:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Excited fans around the Metro got ready to watch the Lobos play in the Big Dance against Marquette and local businesses are ready to welcome them. Watch parties are in full swing after people have been trickling into their favorite locations since early this morning to make sure they get a good seat to watch the game "Cheering hard. Lobos, go Lobos," said Annette Sieben and Dee Dee Sikora, Lobo fans.  Plenty of cherry and silver
  
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• Veterans Memorial reopens following bird 'invasion'

  22-03-2025 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Veterans Memorial is back open after the city dealt with a bird invasion. The Parks and Recreation Department shuttered the memorial last month after around 50,000 European Starlings began roosting there, leaving behind a large amount of droppings. BioPark Zoo sees Spring Break influxThe city says they used non-lethal methods to encourage the birds to relocate then cleaned the memorial, fully reopening the grounds to the public Friday. "Starli
  
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• Windy weather returns for parts of New Mexico Saturday afternoon

  21-03-2025 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  Wind gusts up to 55 mph will return to parts of New Mexico Saturday afternoon, bringing another round of high fire danger. Temperatures will also be much warmer starting this weekend.
  It's been a warmer and calmer day across New Mexico with high temperatures climbing up to right around average for this time of year. Winds have been light to calm across the entire state as well. The winds will pick up Saturday afternoon though with westerly wind gusts as high as 30 to 55 mph. The strongest winds
  
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• 19-year-old shot by APD identified as murder suspect

  21-03-2025 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The Albuquerque Police Department released the identity of the 19-year-old who was shot by officers on Thursday. According to the department, he was wanted on a murder charge.Julian Garcia had a warrant out for his arrest in connection to a deadly shooting from September of 2024. APD officers had been searching for Garcia after he was charged with murder in February.
  At about 6 p.m. Thursday around Unser Boulevard and Sage Road, detectives made contact with Garci
  
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• Teen connected to fatal hit and run on bicyclist will remain in custody

  21-03-2025 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 16-year-old accused of being in a stolen car with two others and intentionally hitting a man on a bicycle will remain in custody. Police say that last year, William Garcia was in a stolen car with 11-year-old Messiah Hayes and 13-year-old Johnathan Overbay when Overbay intentionally hit Scott Habermehl, who was biking to work. Habermehl later died from his injuries. Albuquerque teen sentenced for role in fatal armed robberyLoved ones of Habermehl prepared
  
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• Attorneys who represent young defendants weigh in on kids in the New Mexico justice system

  21-03-2025 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After three kids were arrested this week for the murder of a bicyclist, juvenile crime is once again in the spotlight. Attorneys who represent young defendants are weighing in on what they see within the community, and what they believe could help prevent kids from becoming career criminals.Story continues below
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• Clovis skunk first rabies case of the year

  21-03-2025 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – State health officials have confirmed the first case of rabies in New Mexico this year. The Health Department says a skunk in Clovis tested positive for the virus. Man wanted in kidnapping and assault at Clovis massage parlor arrestedRabies affects mammals like skunks, bats, and foxes but can spread to unvaccinated household pets. If someone is bitten by a rabid animal, wash the area immediately with soap and water and seek medical care as soon as possible.
  
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• UNM faces off against Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

  21-03-2025 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sports analysts believe it will be a close match-up between the University of New Mexico Lobos and Marquette Golden Eagles but are giving UNM a slight edge over Marquette. Odds makers have the Lobos winning by roughly four points.
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• Live Updates: UNM faces off against Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

  21-03-2025 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sports analysts believe it will be a close match-up between the University of New Mexico Lobos and Marquette Golden Eagles but are giving UNM a slight edge over Marquette. Odds makers have the Lobos winning by roughly four points.
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  NM Film: ABQ City Council votes to let plans move forward for film studioCrime: Man accused of orchestrating shootings at lawmakers’ homes found guiltyWeather: Warmer weather on first day of spring for N
  
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• Santa Fe Downs teardown makes way for possibilities

  21-03-2025 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Demolition is now underway at the old Santa Fe Downs. A KRQE camera crew captured footage Friday showing the partially demolished grandstand at the Downs, located off of I-25 near the Veterans Memorial Highway. Santa Fe Police: Lockdown lifted at hospitals after investigation into threatThe Pojoaque Pueblo currently owns the property and has not provided details on their plans. However, the La Cienega Valley Association said back in January the plans could incl
  
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• Registration for pre-K/preschool at APS opens on March 24

  21-03-2025 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Registration is opening up for kids to enroll in preschool and pre-K classes at Albuquerque Public Schools on March 24. Children signing up must be 3 or 4 years old by the time classes start on August 31.APS Board of Education defends change in media policy amid criticismThese programs are free to all students while slots are available. To see what schools are available and to register, click this link.
  
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• New Mexico Highlands University fined $43K over chemical storage

  21-03-2025 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The state has slapped New Mexico Highlands University with a $43,000 fine over how it handled hazardous chemicals. The university received complaints last year about a strong chemical smell in the Ivan Hilton Science Building. A custodian who worked in that building died.NM Forestry Division offers wildfire prevention tips ahead of ‘what could be a very bad fire season’The Occupational Health and Safety Board later found several violations inc
  
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• Trump administration to import eggs from Turkey, South Korea

  21-03-2025 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Trump administration is importing millions of eggs from Turkey and South Korea, with other countries likely to be contributing in the coming weeks, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Friday."Right now, we've got Turkey and South Korea importing eggs. Just yesterday, I talked to a couple of other countries that will soon begin importing. We haven't signed that deal yet, so I don't want to say who it is," Rollins told reporters at the White House.
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• Rapper Yella Beezy charged in death of rival Mo3

  21-03-2025 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the death of rival rapper Mo3.Yella Beezy is accused of hiring a man named Kewon White to kill Mo3 in November of 2020 and allegedly provided payment or the promise of payment for carrying out the hit.This photo provided by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office in March 2025 shows musician Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway. (Dallas County Sheriff's Office via AP)
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• Haitians sue Trump administration to keep temporary protected status

  21-03-2025 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — Four Haitians joined a lawsuit Friday against the Trump administration to keep their temporary protected status in the United States.Border Report Live: The state of U.S. immigration courts today
  The group signed on to a lawsuit that was filed Feb. 19 by seven Venezuelans against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and DHS after Noem announced that temporary protected status (TPS) would be lifted in April for 600,000 Venezuelans who had previously been
  
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• Albuquerque teen sentenced for role in fatal armed robbery

  21-03-2025 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the teens involved in a deadly shooting and attempted carjacking, learned her fate in court on Friday. In January, a group of 8 teens attempted to steal a car from a married couple at an apartment complex on Tramway Blvd. Jocelyn Sedillo, 16, was part of the conspiracy, and her own vehicle was used in the plot.Albuquerque man sentenced for deadly 2023 shootingCourt documents said the incident escalated when one of the teens shot the wife, injurin
  
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• NM Forestry Division offers wildfire prevention tips ahead of 'what could be a very bad fire season'

  21-03-2025 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The state has already seen twice the fires this month compared to this time last year, according to New Mexico Forester Laura McCarthy. In response, the forestry division is launching a campaign encouraging residents to play their part in preventing wildfires. Trump Administration eyeing possible military presence at New Mexico’s southern border"Spark Safety not Wildfires" runs through the week of March 24 alongside "Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week." One bi
  
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• Which bills have been signed by the governor so far?

  21-03-2025 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session winds down, House and Senate Bills have already made it to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's desk to sign. Below are bills that have been signed into law so far.House Bill 1 - Feed BillHouse Bill 1 moved quickly through the legislature and was signed by the governor on January 23. Its purpose is to outline appropriations for the expenses of the legislative session and where the funds will be coming from.House Bill 8 -
  
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• WalletHub ranked states where auto loan debt is decreasing the most, where did New Mexico land?

  21-03-2025 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – WalletHub conducted a study on states where auto loan debt is decreasing the most. WalletHub analyzed its proprietary data on consumer debt to rank each state and determine where auto loan debt is decreasing the most.
  New Mexico ranked 11 overall on WalletHub's rankings. Neighboring state Colorado ranked 17th overall and our neighbors to the west, Arizona, ranked 7th overall. To view the full study, click here.Source: WalletHubWalletHub's top ten states wher
  
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• UK issues travel warning for US

  21-03-2025 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The United Kingdom updated its advice for travel to the United States on Thursday, warning of harsh consequences for British passport holders who violate U.S. immigration laws.The notice comes just a day after Germany updated its travel advice after three of its citizens were detained trying to enter the U.S.The U.K. foreign office confirmed earlier this month that it was providing support to a British national detained in the U.S. after reports circulated of a woman detained at th
  
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• Limited edition Lobo Louie and Lucy bobbleheads released

  21-03-2025 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ahead of the Lobos NCAA Tournament matchup with Marquette Friday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released officially licensed New Mexico Lobos bobbleheads. The bobbleheads feature New Mexico's mascots, Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy. Lobo fans travel to Ohio for Friday’s NCAA Tournament match up"These bobbleheads are the perfect way for New Mexico fans, alumni, students, faculty and staff to show off their school pride," National Bobble
  
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• Court rules Texas can place LGBTQ+ foster kids into unsupportive homes

  21-03-2025 17:27 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) —A federal court judge ruled March 13 that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cannot require Texas' Department of Family and Protective Services to place LGBTQ+ children in supportive foster homes.PREVIOUS: Paxton sues federal agency over protections for LGBTQI+ foster kids
  District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle, appointed to the court in 2018 by President Donald Trump, wrote that HHS overstepped its statutory authority by creating "a new category of foste
  
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