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• Body of missing Santa Fe man believed to have been found near the Grand Canyon

  14-05-2024 04:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials believe they have located the body of a Santa Fe man who has been missing for several weeks. The National Parks Service says they were notified on Friday of a body in the Colorado River near the Grand Canyon. Park rangers were able to recover the body and they believe it is 58-year-old Thomas Robison from Santa Fe. New Mexico’s Environment Department addressed over 1,000 civil enforcement issues last yearRobison is believed to have been tra
  
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• Watch: Iceland volcano shoots red streams of lava, threatens evacuated town

  30-05-2024 13:33 via krqe.com
  
  GRINDAVIK, Iceland (AP) — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing red lava that once again threatened the coastal town of Grindavik and led to the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.The eruption began in the early afternoon following a series of earthquakes north of the town of 3,800 people that was largely evacuated in December when the volcano came to life after centuries of dormancy and put on an impressi
  
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• UNM College of Nursing receives gift to fund scholarships

  30-05-2024 06:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is hoping new scholarships will bring more students to the College of Nursing. Western Sky Community Care recently gave a $450,000 gift to the college to fund scholarships for their nurse practitioner and nurse-midwife programs. Albuquerque Fire Rescue says park space will be part of new fire facilityThe scholarships come in the middle of a nationwide nursing shortage. The scholarships will be awarded to ten students for the next
  
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• Hotter weather on the way starting this weekend

  30-05-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Storm chances will continue into the weekend, especially for northeastern New Mexico. Much hotter weather is on the way starting this weekend.It was a more humid start to the day than we've been used to across much of New Mexico. Southwest winds have pushed that more humid air back into eastern New Mexico. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms have develop across the northern mountains, central New Mexico and down to the Sacramento Mountains. These showers and storms will fizzle out this eve
  
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• Albuquerque teen wins contest for dog toy invention

  30-05-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 13-year-old boy from Albuquerque may have just created your new favorite dog toy after he was chosen as a finalist in a national competition. "I think we were all shocked cause we knew that there were like thousands of people in this," said CTE teacher, Shannyn Pareo.Story continues below
  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-
  
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• Josh Gibson's grandson happy to see MLB integrate Negro League records

  30-05-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the addition of Negro League records to its database, Major League Baseball has a new batting champion. The late great Josh Gibson is on top in multiple categories. His .372 batting average put him ahead of Ty Cobb, who batted .367. Gibson is also the leader in slugging percentage and OPS, which moved him ahead of Babe Ruth. The move is big for the game and corrects a lifetime oversight.
  "For my grandfather to be recognized, the way he's been talked abo
  
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• 19-year-old arrested in Hobbs for Saturday shooting

  30-05-2024 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hobbs Police Department has arrested 19-year-old Eddie Martinez for a shooting on Saturday. Officers responded around 12:20 a.m. on Saturday where they found 18-year-old James Lara-Salazar who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital in Lubbock, TX, and is in critical condition. Albuquerque man sentenced to five years in prison for killing his fatherMartinez was arrested on Wednesday and is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and tampe
  
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• Kurt Taufa'asau is leaving NMMI to become head football coach at NMHU

  30-05-2024 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Highlands has selected a new football coach. Kurt Taufa'asau comes with national championship experience. Taufa'asau has led the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos for the last three seasons, compiling a 27-10 overall record. He won a NJCAA Division 1 National Championship with the Broncos in 2021, leading the team to a 12-1 finish. Taufa'asau has been coaching since 2015.
  The NMHU Cowboys job is his second as a head coach. Taufa'asau replac
  
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• New Mexico teenager eliminated in the quarterfinals of the national spelling bee

  30-05-2024 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico speller who qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been eliminated in the quarterfinals. Juliette Anderson from Santa Fe Prep went up against nearly 150 kids from around the nation in the round. Outdoor fitness court opening at Eastern New Mexico UniversityShe was eliminated after misspelling the word "catoctin" which means a residual hill or ridge that rises above an eroded surface.
  
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• Glover Quin is honored to be named to NM Sports Hall of Fame

  30-05-2024 04:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame is celebrating its 50th year in June and the 2023 Class will feature 8 inductees. George Brooks, Amber Campbell, Charlie Criss, Larry Hays, Jim Marshall, Frank Maestas, Glover Quin, and Klaus Webber.
  Former Lobo and Detroit Lions great, Glover Quinn was excited to be named to this hall of fame and says that New Mexico has a special place in his heart. "For me, it's a huge accomplishment. It's a testament to my career and th
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to five years in prison for killing his father

  30-05-2024 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man who killed his own father is headed to prison. Giovanni Salazar shot and killed his father Eddie Salazar last year at a home near Coors and La Orilla.New Mexico man admits to accidentally killing girlfriend in 2017Salazar told the 911 dispatcher the two were fighting and he accidentally shot his father. Salazar pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and on Wednesday was sentenced to five years in prison.
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue says park space will be part of new fire facility

  30-05-2024 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the last year, the city's been hashing out how it will build a major new fire facility on the site of the old Coronado Park, while also promising a half-acre green space. Now, neighbors are getting a clearer picture of how they'll do it. Story continues below
  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver
  
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• Albuquerque Sunport looking for more applicants for Ascend ABQ program

  30-05-2024 03:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Sunport is getting ready to launch a host of new spaces for local artisans and micro businesses to show off their craft but the new program is also seeing a lot less demand than they expected. Story continues below
  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City callout
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• New Mexico man admits to accidentally killing girlfriend in 2017

  30-05-2024 02:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man admitted to accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend after originally telling police it was an intruder. Scott Bachicha pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of Mindy Stuart. FBI, Rio Rancho PD seek public’s help identifying ‘Grey Pants Bandit’In April 2017, he told police he was asleep when it happened and was awakened by Stuart's screams only to see a man leaving the home. H
  
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• Storm chances continue into the weekend for parts of the state

  30-05-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Storm chances will continue into the weekend, especially for northeastern New Mexico. Much hotter weather is on the way starting this weekend.It was a more humid start to the day than we've been used to across much of New Mexico. Southwest winds have pushed that more humid air back into eastern New Mexico. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms have develop across the northern mountains, central New Mexico and down to the Sacramento Mountains. These showers and storms will fizzle out this eve
  
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• Office of Inspector General releases report on how CABQ spent COVID relief funding

  30-05-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has gotten nearly $6 million from the federal government to help people who struggled during COVID-19 afford their bills and stay in their homes.So how effectively did the city use that money? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) looked into it.
  The OIG report found for the most part, the money was spent how it was supposed to be; but did identify six things the department needed to fix.
  "This particular kind of grant is a once-
  
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• VIDEO: Victim of May road rage incident records encounter

  30-05-2024 00:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A road rage incident caught on camera by the victim. He was heading to work when a man cut him off and then shot his SUV right in front of a state trooper.Paul Marquez told police why he shot at another car on Paseo del Norte earlier this month. "I was going to work and this dude, who I was in an altercation with, cut me off and almost came close to hitting me," said Marquez in a newly-released lapel video. "It escalated from there."But the victim told a dif
  
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• Albuquerque Police launch program to bring back retired officers

  29-05-2024 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is launching a return-to-work program to bring back retired officers. The program was put into motion by lawmakers during the recent legislative session.In early 2024, lawmakers passed House Bill 236, which allowed public safety employees to return to work while keeping their retirement pensions. Now, APD is trying to incentivize employees to come back with "longevity pay" as well. The program targets officers that ret
  
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• Here's what your Social Security COLA increase could be in 2025

  29-05-2024 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Older Americans are feeling the strain from high inflation, and next year's Social Security benefit bump may not offer much relief.
  The latest estimate from the Senior Citizens League projects Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be 2.66% in 2025. That's the lowest increase since the pandemic and below today's annual inflation rate, which has remained near 3.5% in recent months."With the forecast of a 2.66% COLA for 2025, it appears seniors will continue t
  
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• Hallmark actress, 19, on life support after falling from 5-story balcony

  29-05-2024 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  VANCOUVER (WJW) - A Hallmark teen actor sustained life-threatening injuries after loved ones say she fell five stories from a balcony in Canada over the weekend.
  Mamie Laverock, best known for portraying Rosaleen Sullivan on the Hallmark series "When Calls the Heart," is now on life support, according to a GoFundMe page organized by family members.
  The page was originally set up after the 19-year-old suffered from a medical emergency on May 11. According to organizers, Laverock was first taken t
  
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• Albuquerque Isotopes players help pack backpacks for students

  29-05-2024 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes are helping make sure Albuquerque Public School students show up prepared next school year. On Wednesday, players from the team helped pack backpacks for the upcoming school year at the APS Community Clothing Bank. Bernalillo County in need of fosters for tiny kittensEach backpack was stuffed with basic necessities such as notebooks, glue, and colored pencils. Organizers say the biggest part of the event is helping fill needs in
  
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• Suspect in Clovis murder, kidnapping indicted federally on two charges

  29-05-2024 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A federal grand jury has indicted the murder suspect for kidnapping an infant from eastern New Mexico and taking her across state lines. Police say Alek Collins shot and killed Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen at Ned Houk Park in Clovis earlier this month. He's also accused of shooting a five-year-old and then driving to Abilene, Texas where authorities arrested him. FBI, Rio Rancho PD seek public’s help identifying ‘Grey Pants BandiCollins is fac
  
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• Bernalillo County in need of fosters for tiny kittens

  29-05-2024 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The county's Animal Care Services is looking for help caring for orphaned kittens. The tiny kittens need special bottle feeding, the county says.The kittens are too young to eat on their own, so they need bottle feeding every few hours. County staff will provide training and supplies for foster volunteers. Law enforcement asking for help in Albuquerque hit-and-run crashIf you're interested in fostering kittens, you can fill out an interest card at this
  
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• Outdoor fitness court opening at Eastern New Mexico University

  29-05-2024 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – An outdoor fitness court is opening at Eastern New Mexico University. The court lets people use their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations.“ENMU is proud to partner with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and National Fitness Campaign to promote health and wellness,” said ENMU chancellor James Johnston in a news release. “We understand that good health is integral to success in the classrooms and life.
  
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• Event aims to connect Hermits Peak Calf Canyon wildfire victims with reliable contractors

  29-05-2024 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the state’s Regulation and Licensing Department are hosting an event to connect residents impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon wildfires with licensed contractors.Story continues below
  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during
  
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• FBI, Rio Rancho PD seek public's help identifying 'Grey Pants Bandit'

  29-05-2024 22:06 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Rio Rancho Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Grey Pants Bandit, who is wanted for multiple bank robberies in Rio Rancho and the surrounding area.  He robbed the Washington Federal Bank at 2518 Southern Blvd SE in Rio Rancho at approximately 4:25 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024.The suspect is described as a white male, around 5'7" tall with a stocky build. He wore a blue hat, black face mask, black lo
  
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• Albuquerque city councilor agrees to recuse himself in air quality board discussions after Ethics Commission settlement

  29-05-2024 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After facing allegations that he violated the New Mexico Government Conduct Act, Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis has reached a settlement with the State Ethics Commission, which agreed to drop the allegations.The Ethics Commission accused Lewis of violating state law, claiming he engaged in an official government act that directly affected his personal financial interests. The concern was that Lewis was involved in the paving and asphalt industry while
  
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• New Mexico State Police arrest man wanted in Texas for sex crime against child

  29-05-2024 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who had an active warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Texas was arrested in New Mexico. State Police found Kyle Junker, 23, driving on U.S. Highway 380 near milepost 167 on May 23. Man who climbed on ‘Bumblebee’ statue and stripped pleads not guiltyPolice said they were alerted to be on the lookout for Junker and located him about 15 minutes later. Junker was arrested and booked into Chaves County Detention Center for the w
  
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• City of Albuquerque celebrating summer with 'School's Out Skate Jam'

  29-05-2024 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation department is inviting the community to the 'School's Out Skate Jam' at Los Altos skate park. The free event will be June 8, from 6 - 10 p.m.Story continues below
  News: Military aircraft crashes south of Albuquerque International SunportEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 24-30Trending: VIDEO: Deputies find dead 5-year-old during Silver City callout
  The event gives the community a chance to celebr
  
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• Man pleads guilty to Albuquerque plasma donation center shooting

  29-05-2024 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Richard Baca pleaded aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and armed robbery Wednesday. The charges stem from a 2023 shooting at a plasma donation clinic in Albuquerque. Albuquerque students design ‘I Voted’ stickersPolice say Baca shot a man in the bathroom of the CSL Plasma on 4th St. Court documents state Baca then carjacked two people to get away. As part of the plea deal, Baca had four other charges dropped. Baca is now faci
  
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