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• Will gas prices go up this summer?

  19-04-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With tariffs on some imports in place – and the threat of more looming on the horizon – consumers are worried the cost of everything from groceries to cars to clothing is about to skyrocket. Thankfully, that may not be the case for gas.
  The price at the pump has climbed this month, leaving spring break road trippers and daily commuters paying a national average of around $3.17 a gallon, according to AAA.
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• A man posing as a cop pulls over an undercover deputy; New Mexico Crime Files

  04-05-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week on New Mexico Crime Files, a stolen Cadillac leads police on a high-speed chase with John Trujillo ending up in the bed of a stolen truck.
  KRQE News anchors, Dean Staley and Jessica Garate, also discuss Orlando Jaramillo, who was caught impersonating a police officer.The duo also provided an update to the Vivian Condarco case where she dragged a deputy and took police on a high speed chase.
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• More showers and storms move into New Mexico

  04-05-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms moved in across western and central New Mexico this afternoon and evening. These storms will continue into the overnight hours, with a few lingering into Sunday morning.Forecast Continues Below
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• City of Albuquerque doles out First Guaranteed Income payments to families

  04-05-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is putting dollars directly into the hands of families in need. The Guaranteed Basic Income program provides qualifying families with several hundred dollars a month, no strings attached.Officials say that this program is based on a similar one that launched in Santa Fe three years ago. "Most people want to improve their situation. Most people want to have a better life. It's really the system that keeps people in the situation that t
  
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• Santa Fe man caught stealing vehicle by car owner

  04-05-2025 05:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police arrested a man early this morning, suspected of armed burglary. Investigators say that 24-year-old Isaac Barela was caught by the vehicle owner while trying to steal their car. SFPD DWI checkpoints throughout MayAccording to police, multiple residents held Barela down until authorities arrived. He is facing charges for aggravated burglary, assault, resisting arrest, and more.
  
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• Series of earthquakes could be felt in El Paso area

  04-05-2025 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  EDITOR'S NOTE: We initially reported that a series of three earthquakes from West Texas could be felt in El Paso. It was two earthquakes on Saturday night, May 3 in the Mentone, Texas area. The other one was in the same area but was on Friday night.EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso and greater Borderland area could feel an earthquake, or actually a series of two earthquakes on Saturday evening, May 3, that originated about 200 miles east in West Texas. Earthquake felt in El Paso, elsewhere in
  
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• 5.3 magnitude earthquake recorded in Texas-New Mexico border

  04-05-2025 04:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – News 13 is getting reports of another earthquake in Texas. This time, about 50 miles west of Pecos and about 20 miles from the border with New Mexico. Earthquake reported in Socorro CountyThe U.S. Geological Survey recorded the epicenter with a magnitude of 5.3. Viewers have been calling into the station from viewers as far away as Roswell, who say they felt their homes shake. That's about 100 miles away from the epicenter.
  
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• Residents get first-time look at newly renovated Phil Chacon Park

  04-05-2025 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A popular park in the International District has been brought back to life, as city officials unveiled the new Phil Chacon Park this weekend. "Good morning, Albuquerque. Welcome back to Phil Chacon Park!" exclaimed Dave Simon, Director of Albuquerque's Parks and Recreation Department.For three years, the park has been closed as the city worked to make some major improvements. "The tide is turning in District 6," said Nicole Rogers, Albuquerque City Coun
  
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• At least 15,000 USDA employees accept voluntary resignation offer

  04-05-2025 03:22 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Thousands of employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepted the Trump administration’s voluntary resignation offer, leading to a significant reduction in force.The decrease accounts for about 15 percent of the total workforce at the department which regulates food quality, agriculture development and nationwide nutrition efforts. A USDA spokesperson told The Hill that as of May 1, 15,182 employees elected to take a resignation offer.
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• Storm and shower chances continue into next week

  04-05-2025 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms moved in across western and central New Mexico this afternoon. These storms will continue into the overnight hours, with a few lingering into Sunday morning.Forecast Continues Below
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• Sovereignty outduels 3-1 favorite Journalism in stretch to win 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop

  04-05-2025 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday.Trainer Bill Mott won his first Derby in 2019, also run on a sloppy track, when Country House was elevated to first after Maximum Security crossed the finish line first and was disqualified after a 22-minute delay.This time, he knew the result immediately.Journalism found trouble in the first turn and jockey Umberto Rispoli moved him to the
  
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• Vance defends Trump’s AI pope photo

  04-05-2025 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Vice President Vance defended President Trump from criticism regarding his Friday Truth Social post portraying himself as a pontiff days after the death of Pope Francis.“Hey, @JDVance, you fine with this disrespect and mocking of the Holy Father?” Bill Kristol, who served as chief of staff to the vice president in the Bush administration, wrote in a Saturday post on the social media platform X. “As a general rule, I'm fine with people telling jokes and n
  
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• Southeast NM county now using license plate reader, seeing promising results

  04-05-2025 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – License plate readers are becoming an essential tool for law enforcement throughout the state. Recently, one county reported that the use of these readers has significantly benefited their operations over the past two months. "Out of those two months ago, we have already successfully recovered two stolen vehicles and I would say approximately, approximately $70,000 [in stolen goods],” said Crime Analyst Jose Rendon with the Lea County Sheriff's Office.T
  
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• Locker 505 holds clothes recycling event Saturday

  04-05-2025 01:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Down at Hinkle Family Fun Center Saturday morning, city organizers were taking in clothes donations for Albuquerque Public School students in need. Locker 505 held their 14th annual recyclothes event. ABQ BioPark mourns loss of popular gibbonThey are trying to serve close to 5,000 kiddos this year, throughout the metro area. If you couldn't make it out, they are still accepting donations at their Menaul location.According to the EPA, people in the U.S. throw
  
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• Turkish Festival a hit in Albuquerque for 10th year

  04-05-2025 01:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The kababs are sizzling and the coffee is bubbling in Albuquerque for this year's annual Turkish Festival. This is the 10th year the community has celebrated with food, music, and live performers.Story continues below
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• ABQ BioPark mourns loss of popular gibbon

  04-05-2025 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark made a tragic announcement this week. Makaio, an eight-year-old white-cheeked Gibbon, has passed.Makaio arrived at the BioPark in April 2024 and quickly became a favorite. His animal care team discovered him in his habitat early Thursday morning. ABQ BioPark welcomes Cape vulture chickZoo officials say at this time, the cause of death is unknown but they are investigating. White-cheeked gibbons are a critically endangered species, facing grav
  
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• Rail Yards Market kicks off 2025 season Sunday

  04-05-2025 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The warm spring weather seems like it's here to stay, and that means the return of the Rail Yards Market. This is the 12th summer season that the Rail Yards will be full of visitors and vendors.These days, over 200 businesses are participating in the market. This year, live performers are coming back for the first time since the pandemic. It's also the first year that some infrastructure changes are being made.Story continues below
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• Maher hits Trump over tariff turmoil: Why are we 'putting ourselves through this?'

  04-05-2025 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Comedian Bill Maher expressed frustration with the White House on Friday, just over 100 days since President Trump took office, citing economic uncertainty brought to the forefront by President Trump's latest tariffs."We hit the 100-day mark of the Trump administration, as you know, this week, and ooh, the numbers are kind of in the toilet," Maher said, while pointing to market dips and polls that highlight the president's dismal 39 percent approval rating since returning to o
  
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• Kansas City Chiefs' first-rounder Josh Simmons speaks on draft process

  04-05-2025 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs have a fresh crop of talent in town now that the NFL Draft wrapped up on April 26.
  Today, the newest first-round pick of the franchise spoke about being drafted by Kansas City, what led up to his now professional career and more. Ken Rosenthal talks Royals pitching, Bobby Witt Jr., 2015 similaritiesThe Chiefs took offensive tackle Josh Simmons with their first-round pick this year. While being selected in any round of the NFL Draft is a major accomplish
  
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• Musk slams critics for Nazi comparisons: 'Character assassination'

  04-05-2025 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk reflected on his speech after President Trump's inauguration in January, while lashing out at the media for misportraying what he called a loving gesture as a Nazi salute.Musk, who has played an influential role in helping Trump overhaul the government during the president's first 100 days in office, slammed those who have criticized his role as an adviser in the administration and for comparing his rhetoric and mannerisms to Nazi Germany during a re
  
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• SFPD DWI checkpoints throughout May

  03-05-2025 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Happening all month, the Santa Fe Police Department will conduct sobriety checkpoints in the city of Santa Fe during May. Officers are also taking advantage of the checkpoints to educate drivers on the dangers of driving while intoxicated.Story continues below
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• VIDEO: K-9 attacks standoff suspect at Oregon rest stop

  03-05-2025 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was arrested at a rest stop in Albany, Oregon, after officials say he pointed a gun at people, then engaged in a standoff with Oregon State Police troopers late Friday afternoon.Police initially responded to the Santiam Rest Area after receiving a report of the man pointing a gun at others.When troopers arrived on scene, OSP said the man was "not compliant" and entered a vehicle.Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the en
  
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• Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

  03-05-2025 22:16 via krqe.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year.Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year."I think the time has arrived where Greg should become the chief executive officer of the company at year end,” Buffett said.Abel has been Buffett's designated successor for years, and he already manages all of Berkshir
  
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• Could Patrick Schwarzenegger be the next 'American Psycho'?

  03-05-2025 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Could a real-life "Patrick" be taking up the role of Patrick Bateman, the titular character of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial 1991 novel "American Psycho" and its 2000 film adaptation? Well, one Patrick is vying for the role, at least.While updates on the forthcoming adaptation, set to be directed by Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino ("Challengers"), have been slow-moving, this week there was some chatter about who may or may not be suited to take up the role Christian Bale made
  
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• Trump on if US will enter a recession: 'Anything can happen'

  03-05-2025 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — President Trump weighed in on whether the U.S. will enter a recession, saying during an interview that “anything can happen,” but argued country’s economic state will be “OK” in the long-term. Trump, during an interview with NBC’s “Meet The Press” that will air in full on Sunday, first dismissed concerns about the nation entering a recession.“Remember this. Look, yeah, it's everything's okay. What we are. I said, this
  
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• Border Network for Human Rights holds march, rally in Downtown El Paso

  03-05-2025 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Dozens of community organizations, faith leaders and advocates filled San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso for the "Reclaiming Our Dignity and Rights: Community Mobilization" march on Saturday, May 3.According to the news release by the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR), the march "marks the kickoff of the Second Journeys of Resistance, a statewide initiative to reclaim the dignity and rights of marginalized communities across Texas."The Border Network for Hum
  
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• North Carolina teacher allegedly caught kissing kindergartener in bathroom

  03-05-2025 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Huntersville Police in North Carolina are investigating after a Blythe Elementary School teacher was allegedly caught kissing a 5-year-old student in the school's bathroom.The student's mother told Nexstar's Queen City News a staff member saw the kiss and reported it to school officials. Elizabeth Szumski's daughter is nonverbal with autism, and the mom knew something was wrong when her child started showing signs she didn't want to go to school."What else
  
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• One Kentucky Derby post position has never seen a winner. Chunk of Gold hopes to change that

  03-05-2025 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – In its storied 151-year history, there is an infamous starting gate number that has never produced a Kentucky Derby winner.The gate numbers, known as post positions, are decided by a random drawing. Betting odds shift based on where horses start and how they respond to certain posts, according to Covers.com, with the biggest swings often for No. 1, which hasn't seen a winner since 1986, and the outermost positions.While post position 5 has had the best record with 10 winne
  
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• 44% of home sellers are giving concessions to buyers: Redfin

  03-05-2025 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Rising inventory and sluggish demand are giving home buyers leverage, pushing more sellers to offer concessions to get deals done.According to a new Redfin report, sellers gave concessions to buyers in 44% of U.S. home-sale transactions in the first quarter, up from 39% a year earlier.
  The latest figure is just below the 45% record set in early 2023 and double what it was a few years ago in June 2022, when sellers had the upper hand in a red-hot market. America's housing sho
  
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• Why Costco, Sam's Club typically have lower gas prices than other stations

  03-05-2025 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — When your gas tank is nearing empty, you may opt for a gas station where you can redeem rewards, or at least one with the best snacks. Or maybe, you're driving to your nearest Costco and Sam's Club for the slightly cheaper prices at the pump.But how can those warehouses keep their prices so much lower than your other favorite fueling spots?It's largely because they're "willing to take less margin" in exchange for bringing people to their stores, Patrick De Haan, the head of pet
  
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