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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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• Drier and warmer into the workweek

  06-04-2025 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  A few lingering snow showers lingered through the overnight hours. A freezing fog advisory is in place for parts of the East Mountains through 10 am this morning. Skies will continue clearing out through the late morning hours as temperatures begin to rise as well. Temperatures will start a warming trend Sunday and continue into the week ahead. Drier and sunnier conditions are forecasted over the next several days as well.
  
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• CABQ resolution would crack down on problematic, unsafe rental properties

  06-04-2025 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is cracking down on problematic rental properties across the metro. It comes after Mayor Keller signed a resolution this week that directs the city to prioritize tenant complaints about unsafe living conditions."Everybody deserves a place to live that is safe," said Albuquerque City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn. It's the city's latest effort to hold neglectful landlords to address tenant needs and be held accountable."They can find peop
  
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• CABQ resolution looks to crack down on problematic, unsafe rental properties

  06-04-2025 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is cracking down on problematic rental properties across the metro. It comes after Mayor Keller signed a resolution this week that directs the city to prioritize tenant complaints about unsafe living conditions."Everybody deserves a place to live that is safe," said Albuquerque City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn. It's the city's latest effort to hold neglectful landlords to address tenant needs and be held accountable."They can find peop
  
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• Warmer and drier conditions return

  06-04-2025 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and snow fell across the state today. Some areas saw upwards of 15" of snow accumulations. Temperatures were also much colder across the state with many locations breaking their previous record cold high temperature.
  A few lingering snow showers will continue into the early morning, clearing out by sunrise. Temperatures will start a warming trend Sunday and continue into the week ahead. Drier conditions are forecasted over the next several days as well.
  
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• Crohn's and Colitis walk at Johnson Field Saturday

  06-04-2025 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members gathered for a different kind of walk on Saturday, looking to raise awareness for two medical conditions. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation hosted the Take Steps Walk at Johnson Field at UNM. National Hispanic Cultural Center hosts 32nd Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta MarchOrganizers were looking to raise awareness and funding for Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis, which the organization says impacts more than 3 million Americans. "We
  
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• Sierra County man arrested on child pornography charges

  06-04-2025 05:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) have arrested a man accused of possessing over a dozen images of child pornography. According to state police, investigators received a tip recently about several explicit images of children being uploaded to a cloud account.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
  
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• Albuquerque businesses ask for repeat break-in offender to remain behind bars

  06-04-2025 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man with a lengthy criminal history dating back a decade was arrested by police again for yet another break-in, and the businesses he's victimized say it’s time for him to stay behind bars for good. Milton Stanley's criminal history dates back more than a decade. His history includes several charges for burglary, like what he was arrested for just last week.“We've lost property; serious damage to our property twice now. Insurance doesn't c
  
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• Local students compete in 2025 Civics Bee

  06-04-2025 04:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Several metro area students participated in the National Civics Bee this year, looking to take the next step towards a national competition. More than 150 students across the metro submitted essays on civic engagement and community improvement, with 20 finalists selected to compete in Saturday's event at UNM.The competition aims to inspire middle school-aged students to engage with government, leadership, and civic responsibility. Saturday's event was won by
  
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• Former Los Alamos star making the most out of 2 sports at UNM

  06-04-2025 04:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hernandez, NM native Melaki Gutierrez shined as a multi-sport athlete at Los Alamos High School. With the Hilltoppers, he won multiple state titles as a sprinter on the track team and was also named first-team all-state as a football player. He is now trying to do the same at the University of New Mexico."Hopefully, he can keep growing, keep getting better, and be a strong showing of what in-state guys can do here," said UNM football head coach Jason Eck.Gut
  
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• Al Green says he’ll present articles of impeachment against Trump in next 30 days

  06-04-2025 03:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) said he will bring articles of impeachment against President Trump in the next 30 days, telling protestors at an anti-Trump rally in Washington that he does not “deserve” to hold the executive office.“We need a Senate that will convict him this time, and I want you to know, from my heart, from my heart, I understand that he is a Goliath. He is a Goliath. He has control of the generals in the military. He has control of the Justice Depa
  
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• Las Cruces International Film Festival returns bigger, better than ever

  06-04-2025 03:41 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces International Film Festival is reaching a major milestone this year.It returns for its 10th year, and it is bigger and better than ever, said film festival founder and executive director Ross Marks.This year's film festival will run from Wednesday, April 9 through Sunday, April 13. All film screenings will be at the Allen Theatres Cineport 10 at the Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. Other film festival-related events will be held at New Mexico Stat
  
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• Baby boomers are buying more homes than millennials

  06-04-2025 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Baby boomers have surpassed millennials and are buying more homes than every other generation, according to a new National Association of Realtors report.
  In a reversal of generational trends, baby boomers accounted for 42% of all homebuyers in the past year, while millennials made up 29%. A year earlier, millennials were 38% of all buyers compared to baby boomers at 31%.Millennials lost ground despite being the largest generational cohort in the U.S. and entering their prim
  
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• National Hispanic Cultural Center hosts 32nd Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta March

  06-04-2025 03:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Several New Mexico residents spent the morning honoring two civil rights icons earlier Saturday. The 32nd Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta March and Celebration was held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Saturday morning. “Hands Off” protest opposing Trump Administration held at Civic PlazaThe event honors its namesakes for their efforts in supporting change in non-violent ways. It also aims to let New Mexicans know they can also play an ac
  
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• Sandia Peak Ski Area reopens due to snowfall

  06-04-2025 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia Peak Ski Area says they got so much snow over the last 24 hours that skiers will have an extra day to hit the slopes. According to the ski area, 11 inches of snow fell in the last 24 hours, allowing them to reopen for one more day. Sandia Peak Tram shuts down for annual maintenanceThe area previously went on a temporary closure back in February after warm temperatures left little snow. They say Chair 4 will be spinning from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
  
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• Downtown Growers' Market returns with chilly start

  06-04-2025 02:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque residents took to the downtown area to celebrate the spring season Saturday, even though the temperatures had different plans. April 5 marked the first day of the Downtown Growers' Market in Robinson Park this year, which started a few weeks earlier than normal. Plans fall through for basketball prep school in downtown Albuquerque theater buildingThe market featured local produce, handcrafted products, music, and other entertainment. Vendors at t
  
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• "Hands Off" protest opposing Trump Administration held at Civic Plaza

  06-04-2025 02:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of people participated in a protest Saturday, voicing their concerns about the Trump Administration. The "Hands Off" rally started at Civic Plaza earlier in the day, with organizers committed to nonviolent action. DOGE staffer who resigned over past social media posts reinstated with higher access: FilingThe protest covered concerns over the Trump Administration's cuts to federal programs, including healthcare, and the administration's use of DOGE a
  
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• ABQ BioPark celebrates 'Ape-ril' event

  06-04-2025 02:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The BioPark is taking the month of April to celebrate the great apes they have in the zoo. As part of Great Ape-ril, the BioPark is setting up discovery stations so guests can learn all about the apes, including their babies Bulan the orangutan and gorillas Gila and Mashika. BioPark closes ‘Bugarium’ for maintenanceZoo staff are also on hand to help guests learn how they can help great apes with several species on the endangered list. "By doing o
  
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• 2025 state powerlifting results

  06-04-2025 02:33 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2025 high school power lifting state championships concluded with on Saturday at the Rio Rancho Events center. Athletes were scored on three lifts consisting on squats, bench press and deadlifting.Team StandingsBoys 5A
  Sandia - 41Carlsbad - 38Roswell - 30
  Girls 5A
  Alamogordo - 31Volcano Vista - 27Carlsbad - 21
  Boys 4A
  Portales - 35Lovington - 34Deming - 27
  Girls 4A
  Lovington - 37Portales - 36Grants - 21
  Boys A-3A
  Legacy Academy - 21NMMI - 19West Las Vegas
  
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• Majority of Americans uneasy over Trump's economic plan: WSJ poll

  06-04-2025 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Over half of Americans, 52 percent, disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the economy, marking a 12 percent uptick from his approval in October 2024.In a survey published by the Wall Street Journal on Friday, just a quarter of people said they approve of Trump's handling of the economy during his first 100 days in office.Although the survey was conducted prior to Trump's announcement of a 10-percent base tax on all goods coming into the U.S. earlier this week, the
  
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• AFR outside fire truck received over 3,000 calls from November to April

  06-04-2025 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque Fire Rescue truck that responded to outside fires for several months during the winter will be returning to its regular duty for the time being. During the winter season, Brush Truck 3 spends most of its time responding to small outside fires around the city. AFR investigate fire, vandalism at Republican Party of New Mexico HQAccording to AFR, the truck responded to nearly 3,500 outside fire calls from November 1 to April 4. The bulk of those
  
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• Reward set for info on suspect in International District shooting

  06-04-2025 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are looking for the public's help in locating a man accused of a deadly shooting in the International District Friday night. Police responded to near Louisiana just south of Central just after 3:00 p.m., finding two people with gunshot wounds. Trial continues Thursday for former APD officer accused of false imprisonmentOne of the victims was pronounced dead, with the other was taken to the hospital. APD is now looking for a man they say sh
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in International District shooting

  06-04-2025 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are looking for the public's help in locating a man accused of a deadly shooting in the International District Friday night. Police responded to near Louisiana just south of Central just after 3:00 p.m., finding two people with gunshot wounds. Trial continues Thursday for former APD officer accused of false imprisonmentOne of the victims was pronounced dead, with the other was taken to the hospital. APD is now looking for a man they say sh
  
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• Gallup firefighter takes plea deal for child pornography charge

  05-04-2025 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Gallup firefighter who was arrested for downloading child pornography will be behind bars after taking a plea deal. Andres Garcia was arrested last year after police said he was found to have downloaded the content while at his workplace. Gallup High School student accused of bringing gun on campusThe Gallup sheriff confirmed at the time, only authorized employees could use the fire department's wifi. Garcia took a plea deal in October, pleading no conte
  
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• PHOTOS: Snow blankets parts of New Mexico

  05-04-2025 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A strong cold front made its way through New Mexico overnight. Many across the state woke up to a springtime winter wonderland. Here's a little of what News 13 viewers sent in.Snowfall in Tijeras | Photo courtesy Gilbert GutierrezSnowfall in Tijeras | Photo courtesy Gilbert GutierrezSnowfall in Tijeras | Photo courtesy Gilbert GutierrezSnowfall in Tijeras | Photo courtesy Gilbert GutierrezSnow in Tijeras | Photo courtesy Jim in Tijeras
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• This casual dining chain just dethroned Olive Garden as U.S.' most popular

  05-04-2025 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — When you're there, you might be family, but for the first time in seven years, Olive Garden isn't the U.S.'s most popular casual dining restaurant.An analysis of 2024 sales data found that increasingly, customers are hungry for buttery rolls than garlicy breadsticks. That's right: for the first time since 2018, Texas Roadhouse is the top casual dining chain in America. Costco’s new carrot cake contains a divisive ingredient. But is it more ‘authentic’ this way
  
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• Man claims to be ICE agent, threatens to deport victims, deputies say

  05-04-2025 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANTOWN, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man is accused of pulling a vehicle over, claiming to be an ICE agent, and threatening to deport two victims. José Juan Lopez, 23, of Indiantown, Florida, was arrested by the Martin County Sheriff's Office after the two men said they were pulled over at a traffic stop. Social Security 2025: Who will receive payments April 9?
  The victims, only identified as Hispanic men, said Lopez claimed to be an agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforc
  
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• 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur | Saturday updates

  05-04-2025 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Carla Burnat Escuder of Spain (-12), a senior at Kansas State University, is the 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur champion. Escuder shot 68 for the third straight round to take the crown.
  Carla Bernat Escuder of Spain reacts reacts to a par putt on the No. 10 green during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club, Saturday, April 05, 2025.Asterisk Talley (-11), a 16 year-old from California and 2024 champion of the nearby Sag
  
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• St. Louis family's prank leads to lobster's prolonged life

  05-04-2025 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — What started off as an April Fool’s prank turned into something more than what Brea Stenzel, her family and a lobster were expecting.“It all started when my kids and I wanted to prank my husband for April Fools,” Stenzel explained. “Somebody came up (with the idea) that we should put a live lobster on his nightstand, so when he goes to reach for his phone in the morning, there's no phone; there's a lobster.”Stenzel—a mother of four&mda
  
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• Homebuying tips this season for markets hot and cold

  05-04-2025 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Want to be a successful home buyer this spring and summer? Act decisively and swiftly, whether your market is hot or cool.That's the advice from real estate agents in Boston (a hot, fast-selling market where buyers tussle over scarce houses) and in Dallas (a cooler, slower-selling market where competition isn't so frenzied).We're entering the time of year when the sales pace picks up even in sedate housing markets. Around 4 million existing homes will be sold in 2025, and roughly
  
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