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Drier air moves in Friday

Storms will continue across New Mexico through Thursday night. Drier air briefly moves in Friday, bringing lower chances for rain and thunderstorms.
Showers and storms are once again moving across New Mexico today. Storms are moving at a faster pace than what we've been seeing this week. A line of strong storms is currently moving east across New Mexico. This line of storms could bring 50 to 55 mph wind gusts along with pea size hail. Showers and storms will taper off tonight, with drier weather

Discussion held with business in Santa Fe about crime

SANTA FE, N.M.(KRQE) – At the start of tourism season, some Santa Fe businesses say they're seeing a "surge in crime". And Thursday, some of those businesses called on city leaders to talk about solutions.Story continues below
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The Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce called the meeting which starte

All lanes of I-40 west at 12th street closed

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –All lanes of Interstate 40 west are closed at 12th Street in Albuquerque due to a crash, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation.VIDEO: APD officer charged with driving drunk in patrol vehicleMajor delays are expected Thursday evening. Drivers are asked to seek an alternate route.This is a developing story.

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FEMA hosting event in Mora for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire claimants

MORA COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) – FEMA is hosting a workshop this weekend for people who experience a total loss from the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fires. Attendees can file their Notice of Loss paperwork or check on the status of old claims.City of Las Vegas: Water usage exceeds normal consumption rate as production remains lowThe event is happening on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the VFW in Mora. People need to bring photos of the property before and after the fire, driver's licen

Albuquerque middle school students create prototypes to preserve water

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –Around 400 Albuquerque students got to showcase their projects to help with watersheds. It's part of a summer program at George I. Sanchez Middle School where they use STEAM skills. They had to develop prototypes to address water health challenges using tools like robotics, video game design, 3D printing, and E-textiles.Westgate Community Center expands with new splash pad, classroom space, and kitchen"I became more passionate in regard to this as stude

Westgate Community Center expands with new splash pad, classroom space, and kitchen

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The City of Albuquerque's newest splash pad is up and running with people already enjoying it. City officials and families were at the Westgate Community Center to celebrate the facility's new expansion. That expansion includes the splash pad, multipurpose rooms, a kitchen, and some classroom space for kids.Rio Rancho Public Schools partnering with UFO record collection to promote historical research"We're standing in the expanded meeting rooms. This i

Man featured on APD's 'Top 10 Burglary Offender List' arrested

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – A man who was included on the Albuquerque Police Department's "Top 10 Burglary Offender List" was arrested on Monday. David Johnson, 55, was wanted for reportedly targeting multiple antique businesses and other stores in the city between October 2023 and June 2024.VIDEO: APD officer charged with driving drunk in patrol vehicleDetectives began working a serial burglary case and believe Johnson burglarized the following stores:
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Registration open for Rio Rancho Police citizens' academy

RIO RANCHO, N.M.(KRQE) – Applications are open for the citizens' academy with the Rio Rancho Police. The program gives community members an inside look at police operations."The goal of the Citizens’ Police Academy is to keep the Rio Rancho Police Department connected with our community. The academy provides citizens with a greater understanding of all of the services and programs the Rio Rancho Police Department has to offer," Captain Jacquelynn Reedy said in a press release.

Pueblo of Isleta working with Army Corps of Engineers to protect archaeological site

ISLETA PUEBLO, N.M.(KRQE) – The Pueblo of Isleta is working to protect a historic site from the threat of erosion. The site dates back several hundred years and holds key cultural resources, like broken pottery that provides insight into life in the Middle Rio Grande Valley."Pottery Mound, of course, is an ancestral site – a pueblo. It was there quite a long time. It's in the Rio Puerco River area, and it was inhabited by pueblo people. And it was kind of like a trading center,

City of Las Vegas: Water usage exceeds normal consumption rate as production remains low

LAS VEGAS, N.M.(KRQE) – The City of Las Vegas says it is seeing a much larger increase in water usage and is asking the community to adhere to water restrictions in place. The city on Thursday said water consumption on Wednesday was 1.9 million gallons, which is 200,000 gallons more than the normal consumption amount before restrictions went into place.Story continues below
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Agreement signed expanding water storage at Abiquiu Reservoir

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has signed a new agreement with the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority on water storage at Abiquiu Reservoir. The new deal allows water from the Rio Grande system to be stored at the look for the first time and increases its storage capacity from 200,000 acre-feet to 230,000 acre-feet.Colorado task force prepares for water rescues in New Mexico wildfiresBefore that, the reservoir was only able to store water

Albuquerque man accused of killing friend's uncle to be held behind bars

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –A man accused of murdering his friend's uncle two weeks ago will be held behind bars. Alex Trujillo was in front of Judge Brett Loveless for a detention hearing on Thursday.VIDEO: APD officer charged with driving drunk in patrol vehicleHe's facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting death of Kevin Moore. According to the criminal complaint, Trujillo's friend called his dad to help out when his car broke down near Walter and Coa

Tambakis nearing all-time save record

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – New Mexico United goalkeeper Alex Tambakis is a savvy veteran in the USL. He has racked up nine seasons in the league and reached multiple accolades over the years. His next will be arguable his biggest, as he is one save away from the all-time record.Story continues below
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Organ Mountain junior named Gatorade Track and Field athlete of the year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The 2024 Gatorade New Mexico boys track and field player of the year was announced on Thursday. This year's honor went to Organ Mountain junior Corbin Coombs.The 6-10 middle distance/distance runner helped lead the Knights to a third place finish in the class 5A state meet with wins in the 800 and 1600m events. In the 1600, his time of 4:06.17 set a new state class record and ranked 17th nationally.Coombs was also named All-American after a second-place fini

Rio Rancho Public Schools partnering with UFO record collection to promote historical research

RIO RANCHO, N.M.(KRQE) – Rio Rancho students will soon have access to a massive collection of historical records on unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings. The new partnership with the National UFO Historical Records Center is aimed at promoting students' critical thinking, research skills, and understanding of atmospheric science.Story continues below
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Kevin Spacey announced as guest for 2025 Albuquerque Comic Con

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The Albuquerque Comic Con has announced that embattled actor Kevin Spacey will be on of the celebrity guests at the 2025 event. In a Facebook post-Wednesday, festival producers announced the two-time Academy Award winner will be in attendance this coming January.
However, some social media users pushed back on his inclusion. Spacey was accused of multiple instances of sexual misconduct starting in 2017. The controversy led to Spacey's termination from t

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – Early-morning showers and thunderstorms are starting to re-fire off in southern and eastern areas of New Mexico, as well as parts of Southwest Colorado. Cloud cover is keeping temperatures from rising as much as yesterday, but early-afternoon temperatures are still rising nonetheless into the 70's, 80's, and lower 90's for most. With the seasonably warm air with dew-point temperatures in the 50's and 60's, there's plenty of low-level moisture beneath the clouds, so

NMSP investigates deputy shooting in Otero County

OTERO COUNTY, N.M.(KRQE) –New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Otero County Sheriff's Office. According to NMSP, around 10:45 p.m. an OCSO deputy was dispatched to conduct a welfare check on a person walking on the median on US Highway 70 near mile marker 240. The subject was later identified as 17-year-old Elijah Hadley.
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Supreme Court to rule on Texas case concerning free speech, social media

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision before the end of the month in a case where tech industry groups, under NetChoice, challenged a Texas law that limits social media platforms from censoring users based on their viewpoints, highlighting significant First Amendment concerns.The lawsuit, filed by NetChoice, arose after Governor Greg Abbott enacted a law that aims to prevent large social media platforms from censoring users based on their viewpoints, known as

Prince Harry to receive ESPYS award for Invictus Games work

(The Hill) -- Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is being honored with an ESPYS award for his work helping to found the Invictus Games.The 39-year-old son of Britain's King Charles III will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the annual ceremony, ESPN announced Thursday.The honor — named after Arizona Cardinals safety-turned-U.S. soldier Tillman, who was killed by friendly fire while serving in Iraq in 2004 — is given to "a person with a strong connection to sports who has

220-pound fish caught in New York's Hudson River

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Talk about the catch of the day.
Members of the Hudson River Estuary Program fisheries staff caught a 220-pound fish that was over 6 feet long, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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The NYS DEC said the fish, an Atlantic sturgeon, was caught last week.
It was captured under a National Marine Fisheries Service endangered species research permit. The NYS DEC said the Atlantic sturgeon is an endangered, anadromous fish spe

NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb, family escape house fire in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Veteran NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb says he and his family were able to escape a fire at their home in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville earlier this week.The fire began around 11 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, authorities say.According to the Nashville Fire Department, the fire started in the garage and crews arrived to find the flames coming from the back of the home. Crews extinguished the fire but property inside the garage, including an electric vehicle, was

ALDI chocolate chip muffins recalled nationwide

(WKBN) -- Some chocolate chip muffins sold at ALDI stores have been recalled nationwide.
The Food & Drug Administration announced that FGF Brands Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is recalling 11,830 cases ofits ALDI - Bakeshop Chocolate Chip Muffin (four-count), which may contain undeclared walnuts.People allergic to walnuts could experience a serious or life-threatening reaction from eating the muffins.
The recall was issued after muffins made with walnuts were distributed in packagi

Justice Department to provide assistance to Uvalde PD under reform initiative

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) said it would aid the Uvalde Police Department (UPD) through the COPS Office Collaborative Reform Initiative’s Critical Response program.The COPS Office said it would provide technical assistance services and opportunities to UPD’s training, leadership and community partnerships.“The goal of this technical assistance is to enhance UPD’s stra

How to watch RFK Jr.'s response to Trump, Biden debate

(NewsNation) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not attend Thursday’s presidential debate with former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Instead, Kennedy will answer the same debate questions in real-time on his website. Here’s what you need to know:What is RFK Jr. doing during the debate?Kennedy will answer the same debate questions as Trump and Biden on a live stream powered by X at 9 p.m. ET Thursday.The event will be moderated

Officials confirm missing Ruidoso residents all accounted for

NEW MEXICO(KRQE) – Village of Ruidoso officials confirmed Thursday evening that all residents listed as missing have been accounted for. During Thursday's community meeting, a FEMA official stated they did not find any human remains after searching around 1,300 damaged structures.South Fork Fire burns 17,569 acres near Ruidoso, evacuations liftedAccording to Fire Chief Ernie Rhodes with FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), the secondary search for missing people started on Saturday,

City of Alamogordo cancels July 4 fireworks display

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) –The City of Alamogordo's annual fireworks extravaganza is canceled this year. The city made the announcement Thursday morning."We understand this is disappointing news, but after careful consideration and much discussion, the City believes it is in the best interest of our citizens and neighboring communities who have lost much in the recent fires and subsequent flooding," the city wrote in a news release.Which fireworks are illegal in New Mexico?The city sa

Albuquerque Isotopes upcoming promotional games include cowbells and Dukes Retro Night

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) –The second half of the season is underway for the Isotopes. For their first homestand of the half, it kicked off Tuesday with a win against the Salt Lake Bees. If you missed Tuesday's game, there are still plenty to attend this week.
The Thursday, June 27 game starts at 6:35 p.m. There will be a magazine giveaway courtesy of Albuquerque The Magazine.ABQ RIDE encourages fans to utilize buses to get to Isotopes gamesThe Friday, June 28 game is Country Night. Th

1 dead after fatal crash in northeast Albuquerque, APD investigating

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a crash that happened late Wednesday night at the intersection of Lomas Blvd and Pennsylvania St.
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According to APD the crash involved two vehicles a 2021 white Jeep and a 2013 silver Chevrolet