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• Where's the best caviar in New Mexico, according to Yelp?

  15-07-2024 20:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – If you like fish eggs, National Caviar Day is just around the bend! It's on July 18.According to Yelp, caviar has been showing up as a food trend recently. They released a list of the "best caviar spots" in the US. In New Mexico, the top-rated spot is Frenchish in Albuquerque.Some other places to order caviar are listed below:
  The Ivy Tearoom in Albuquerque (4.3 stars on Yelp)Geronimo in Santa Fe (4.6 stars on Yelp)Palace Prime in Santa Fe (4.4 stars on Yelp)These
  
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• Santa Fe Animal Shelter hosting block party with discounted adoption fees

  23-08-2024 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is hosting a block party adoption event from 12 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 24.City Councilor holds packed town hall on how to tackle crime in Santa FeWith an influx of animals, the shelter say its goal is to reach 150 adoptions by the end of the month. During the adoption event, fees will be discounted to $15. There block party will feature live music, food trucks, vendors and cars from New Mexico Bellas Car Club on display. The co
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Concerning CYFD case, ABQ robberies down, Storms ahead, New detox facility, Los Alamos Bear Festival

  23-08-2024 14:56 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  What’s happening around New Mexico August 23-29Silver City teacher accused of having sexual relationship with studentBelen moves forward with new standard operating procedure for baby boxCity Councilor holds packed town hall on how to tackle crime in Santa FeMan arrested for shooting near Western New Mexico UniversityNM School of the Blind and Visually Impaired vandalized after break-inA bird flu outbreak is spreading among cows in the US. Scientists are hunting for an
  
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• Widespread rain & cooler temperatures ahead for New Mexico

  23-08-2024 14:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wetter weather will expand across the region ahead and with that, lower temperatures, except for far Southeast New Mexico in the short term, as a Heat Advisory is in effect for Chaves County. Showers are present near Roswell to the west this morning as despite the record heat yesterday, rain may fall like yesterday are more isolated batches of showers, moving to the northeast as well, are entering Hidalgo County, to the east of the metro, near Wagon Mound, and to the no
  
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• Widespread rain & cooler ahead

  23-08-2024 14:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wetter weather will expand across the region ahead and with that, lower temperatures, except for far Southeast New Mexico in the short term, as a Heat Advisory is in effect for Chaves County. Showers are present near Roswell to the west this morning as despite the record heat yesterday, rain may fall like yesterday are more isolated batches of showers, moving to the northeast as well, are entering Hidalgo County, to the east of The Metro, near Wagon Mound, and to the no
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico August 23-29

  23-08-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from August 23-29.Albuquerque
  August 23-24 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.August 23-24 Bosque Chile & Music Fest – This event at Expo New Mexico will have artisan vendors, fiery chile demos, and live performances from local bands.August 23-24 Launchpad Birthday Bash – The Albuquerque venue celebrates 27 years servin
  
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• Active monsoon pattern is back across New Mexico

  23-08-2024 06:49 via krqe.com
  
  A stream of monsoon moisture will bring storm chances to parts of New Mexico for the next several days. Temperatures will slowly be cooling off too.
  A plume of monsoon moisture is bringing more showers and storms across New Mexico Thursday. Temperatures were cooler in western New Mexico thanks to this moisture and rain. While triple-digits and record heat are back across parts of eastern New Mexico. Most of the rain and storms are ending tonight, but spotty showers can't be ruled out across part
  
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• New Mexico grandma speaks out after CYFD attempts to reunite child with parents facing abuse charges

  23-08-2024 06:33 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – A grandmother is outraged Thursday that the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department wants to return her seven-year-old grandson to his parents. Those parents are currently facing felony charges in the death of their five-year-old daughter. When the grandmother spoke up, the state took the child away from her.
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• City Councilor holds packed town hall on how to tackle crime in Santa Fe

  23-08-2024 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After two violent shootings that stunned the Santa Fe community, onecity councilor is asking the public: what should be done about crime in the city?Santa Fe City Councilor Michael Garcia held a town hall Thursday evening to hear what the community had to say.
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• City of Belen moves forward with new standard operating procedure for baby box

  23-08-2024 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – Belen city councilors approved procedures for the baby box the city unveiled last year. Those rules are aimed at ensuring that whoever surrenders the baby, is left completely anonymous. "This is about providing a safe, anonymous surrender of a child," said City of Belen Mayor, Robert Noblin. Child dropped off at Belen baby boxBack in October, the City of Belen announced the opening of the state's fourth baby box; and last week, city council approved new procedures
  
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• Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks at Democratic National Convention

  23-08-2024 05:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans took center stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaking on Thursday. Starting in her native tongue, Secretary Haaland, who is from Laguna Pueblo, spoke about climate change. New Mexico’s governor speaks at Democratic National ConventionShe commended Vice President Kamala Harris for her record on the environment and claimed that while Harris was California's Attorney General, she held pollute
  
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• Rio Rancho City Council votes to convert land into open space

  23-08-2024 05:32 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Rancho City Council voted unanimously to convert some land into open space. Black Arroyo is 75 acres near Southern and Unser. It was zoned as residential but now the city will be able to transform the space for the public to enjoy. Rio Rancho City Council discusses regulating short-term rentalsCity Councilors said the effort has been years in the making. "It's a great amenity to the city of Rio Rancho and I think it's a tremendous use of tax doll
  
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• New Albuquerque detox center offers aid to young adults

  23-08-2024 04:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Serenity Mesa Adolescent Detox Center in northwest Albuquerque. The facility will provide transitional housing for people 14-21 years old struggling with drug addiction. Bernalillo County warns people about unsafe mobile food pop-ups by: Jessica SalinasAdditionally, Serenity Mesa offers a rental assistance program for youth 17-24 years old who are experiencing homelessness.
  
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• Man sentenced to one year of house arrest for deadly 2019 Albuquerque crash

  23-08-2024 04:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man who caused a deadly crash that killed a 53-year-old woman and her dog in 2019 will not spend any time behind bars. Jonathan Martinez pled guilty to vehicular homicide and reckless driving in front of Judge Bruce Fox on Thursday.Man arrested for shooting near Western New Mexico UniversityIn 2019, Martinez was speeding and hit a car in northwest Albuquerque killing Judy Jaramillo and her dog. He was originally charged with homicide by DWI but the charg
  
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• Man arrested for shooting near Western New Mexico University

  23-08-2024 03:30 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 has learned more about a shooting near Western New Mexico University earlier this week that briefly put the school on a shelter-in-place. The Silver City Police Department said 44-year-old Tommy Valdez shot and wounded a woman during an argument Tuesday about two blocks north of the WNMU campus. Silver City High School teacher accused of having sexual relationship with studentAuthorities arrested Valdez in Las Cruces the next day. He's char
  
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• New Mexico School of the Blind and Visually Impaired vandalized after break-in

  23-08-2024 03:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A specialized Albuquerque school for the blind is now left with thousands of dollars in damage after a man broke in overnight. But that's not the only problem the suspect caused.Story continues below
  APD: Report: APD chief intentionally did not turn on body camera after crashEducation: APS launches reunification cards for school pick-ups after an emergencyPodcast: Why 2024 Is A ‘Bumper Crop’ Year For New Mexico ChileNews: Report: New Mexico
  
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• Rio Rancho City Council discusses regulating short-term rentals

  23-08-2024 03:14 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The popularity of short-term rentals has exploded across the state. The growing demand for Airbnb's and VRBO's has Rio Rancho officials looking at new ways to regulate them.
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• How are crews working to mitigate dust near a dangerous stretch of I-10?

  23-08-2024 02:52 via krqe.com
  
  HIDALGO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A stretch of highway near the Arizona-New Mexico line that’s known for dangerous dust storms could soon see some improvements when it comes to keeping that dust under control. “This started in 2014 when there was a seven-fatality crash event that happened down there,” said Trent Botkin, the Natural Resources Manager in the Environmental Bureau for the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).  Story continues below
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• Bernalillo County warns people about unsafe mobile food pop-ups

  23-08-2024 02:37 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE)- Bernalillo County is warning people to watch out for unlicensed food vendors. This week, the county has shut down two operations in the South Valley, they said they were putting the public at risk. “Lack of food safety knowledge, improper temperature control, open food,” said Kell Platero, Health Protection Manager with Bernalillo County. Those are some of the issues that Bernalillo County is warning people about as they deal with what t
  
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• Albuquerque police say robbery case numbers dropped in the last year

  23-08-2024 02:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says reports of robberies have seen a big drop since last year. They said new technology and the way they investigate these cases have been some of the major reasons for this change. Story continues below
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• United head coach Eric Quill agrees to contract extension

  23-08-2024 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United's lead man is sticking with the club through the 2026 USL season. The black and yellow announced a contract extension for head coach Eric Quill on Thursday.Since his arrival in the middle of the 2023 season, Quill instantly made an impact. He guided the team to a playoff berth despite only having an 8% chance to do so, earned a 1.60 points per game margin in 52 matches and led the club its most wins in a season with two months still remaini
  
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• Silver City High School teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student

  23-08-2024 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Silver City High School teacher was arrested on Thursday accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. According to court documents, Felix Thompson admitted to police that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student but claimed it wasn't sexual and he put a stop to it. Woman charged in connection to boy’s death outside of Isotopes Park in 2023The victim told a different story saying they didn't have sex but did sexual things. Police
  
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• Monsoon stays active for the next several days

  23-08-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  A stream of monsoon moisture will bring storm chances to parts of New Mexico for the next several days. Temperatures will slowly be cooling off too.
  A plume of monsoon moisture is bringing more showers and storms across New Mexico Thursday afternoon. The highest chances for rain will stay in western New Mexico through the rest of this evening, with isolated storms possible in the Albuquerque Metro. Temperatures are also cooler in western New Mexico thanks to this moisture and rain. While triple-
  
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• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Complex holds grand opening Friday

  23-08-2024 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The new Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Complex will be holding a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday morning. The complex is geared towards supporting those in New Mexico's food and agriculture industries.The Public Service Company of New Mexico contributed $100,000 to the project. The funds went towards phase one of the construction of the IPEC Commercial Kitchen. The space will give entrepreneurs a place to practice in a professional setting.Story co
  
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• Hatch daycare worker accused of leaving boy in hot van

  23-08-2024 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  HATCH, N.M. (KRQE) – A Hatch daycare worker is accused of leaving a four-year-old child in a hot van. Court records state that the mother called Little Footprints Early Childhood Development Learning Center last Friday to see if the boy could stay longer than normal. Woman charged in connection to boy’s death outside of Isotopes Park in 2023The staff told her the boy was not at school but the mother said a Little Footprints driver picked him up earlier that day. That's when
  
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• NMSU Extension hosts virtual green chile preservation workshop

  23-08-2024 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A virtual Green Chile Preservation Workshop is being put on by the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service later this year. The workshop will cover safe home food preservation techniques on drying, canning, freezing, and preserving. First responders to practice emergency at NMSUThe workshops are free and open to all New Mexicans. The deadline to register is September 30. Each workshop has a cap of 50 participants.Workshops will run fr
  
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• Albuquerque leaders celebrate reopening of Foothills trail

  23-08-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City leaders came out to the far east side of Albuquerque on Thursday morning to dedicate a reopened trail that connects neighbors to Foothills walking trails.The Allaso High Desert Community, near Tramway and Academy, will continue to have access to the newly dedicated Polly Rogers Trail. Albuquerque adds drinking fountains and shade structures to parksIt's a pathway that the builders have been planning their development around since the project starte
  
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• Albuquerque adds drinking fountains and shade structures to parks

  22-08-2024 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As hot heat continues, the City of Albuquerque's Parks and Recreation Department is making sure residents are prepared. The department has added shade structures and drinking foundations to dozens of parks across the city. Right now, 29 parks have drinking fountains including Old Town Plaza, Tingley, and Sierra Sunset. City of Albuquerque shares update on Wells Park improvementsThe city said since 2018, they have spent roughly $1.6 million on 40 shade projec
  
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• Years to decades for Ruidoso landscape to recover post-fire, floods

  22-08-2024 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KTSM) -- After the Village of Ruidoso and surrounding areas experienced two fast-burning wildfires simultaneously in June, environmental experts say the area scorched by those flames can take up to decades to recover. Erin McElroy, a forest and watershed health coordinator with the New Mexico Forestry Division, said periodic fires can benefit an ecosystem. "In some instances, low intensity wildfires, which our forest historically adapted to, can have a lot of
  
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• Citizen journalists step in to help Ruidoso

  22-08-2024 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – From the moment smoke was visible on the horizon, two local Ruidoso residents stepped up to inform the community in ways that local news could not – due to their remote area in the New Mexico mountains. Logan Fle and Jesus Figeroa began broadcasting videos and updates, informing residents whether their homes were still standing and warning people in the path of flash floods. Fle, a local tattoo artist, was thrust into the position of a modern-day tow
  
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