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Cuts loom in New Mexico unemployment benefits
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- New Mexicans qualifying for extended unemployment benefits next month will have their payments reduced by 25 percent because of federal spending ...
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Wind peels roof off grade school gym
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) - A blast off wind took part of the roof off a school gym in Los Alamos Wednesday afternoon causing significant damage but no reported injuries. Gene Smith, principal of Barranca Mesa Elementary School, told KRQE News 13 classes have been canceled for the rest of the week, which may mean the school year is over. The incident happened about 1:30 p.m. prompting an ...
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Fire danger closes Rio Grande bosque
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The irrigation district serving farmers in central New Mexico has closed to all public access the Rio Grande bosque it controls along 150 miles of river in three counties. Officials of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District cited "severe drought conditions" and consultation with police and fire agencies in announcing the closure effective Wednesday. The closure ...
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Tramway closed due to brush fire
A brush fire has forced the closure of Tramway between Rainbow and Forest Road 333 in both directions. Authorities say the fire is out but crews are still cleaning up hot spots. The fire consumed approximately two-and-a-half acres along the road. Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department officials suggest motorists avoid the area. The road is expected to be reopened by 3:00 p.m. It ...
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Brush fire investigation closes Tramway Blvd.
Firefighters said the fire scorched a 2-mile stretch of Tramway Boulevard, but the road actually stopped the spread of the fire. The fire was quickly put ...
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Santa Fe Visitors Turn to Bike Scooter Rentals
Downtown Santa Fe can be tricky to navigate by car, especially for newcomers to the city, but bike and scooter rental shops have capitalized on the need for simplicity. Dan McCarthy, owner of Santa Fe Mountain Sports, said the bike-rental season picks up most during September and October, when the cool weather and autumn colors emerge. His rentals are Kona 29er mountain bikes with front ...
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Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Five Businesses During Three-Month Crime Spree
ALBUQUERQUE-Julio Francia, 22, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, pled guilty this morning to robbing five Albuquerque-area businesses and to carrying a firearm during a crime of violence under a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Francia’s guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales; 2nd Judicial District Attorney Kari E. Brandenburg; Carol K.O. Lee, Special ...
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Judge who retired faced NM misconduct allegations
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- The New Mexico Supreme Court has unsealed records indicating that a San Miguel County probate judge faced allegations of misconduct when he retired in ...
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Some pretrial documents in Levi Chavez trial case will be unsealed
Chavez, a former Albuquerque police officer, is accused of killing his wife in their Los Lunas home. Last week, Action 7 News fought alongside other media outlets to keep all of the pretrial motions open to the public, but Wednesday the judge decided to unseal some of those motions. Others will be made public once the trial begins in June. "I know that the media is going to whip this up ...
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Tramway Road reopens after brush fire
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Tramway Road NE has reopened east of Interstate 25 more than three hours after firefighters began battling a grass fire along. The fire reported about 12:45 p.m. is east of the Sandia Pueblo casino and generated a smoke plume visible from much of metro Albuquerque. It reopened about 4:30 p.m. Tramway was closed from Rainbow Road at the casino to Forest Road 333, the entrance ...
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Brush fire closesTramway Road
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Tramway Road has been closed east of Interstate 25 as firefighters battle a grass fire along Tramway Road NE. The fire reported about 12:45 p.m. is east of the Sandia Pueblo casino and is generating a smoke plume visible from much of metro Albuquerque. Tramway Road is closed from Rainbow Road at the casino to Forest Road 333, the entrance to the La Cueva picnic area and La ...
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1 killed 2 injured in possible London terrorist attack
(RNN) - British officials are saying one man is dead and two others were injured in a possible terrorist attack in London on Wednesday. According ...
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UNM softball team helps tornado victims
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - An effort by the UNM Lobo softball team to help tornado victims in Oklahoma is already seeing big success. The Lobo softball team is taking donations here at the field off University Boulevard. They hadn't even hung signs up today and people were already donating. In less than 24 hours, the team has already received dozens of bags of clothes, crates of water and food. ...
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Bosque closed in three counties
A full closure of the bosque in Sandoval, Valencia and Socorro Counties was announced Wednesday by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. The closure was instituted due to continued drought conditions in the area as well as increased fire danger. The closure means no visitors will be allowed in any bosque that is owned and managed by the district. The closure goes into effect as of ...
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Obama to visit Oklahoma on Sunday
President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Oklahoma on Sunday, the White House announced. At least 24 were killed in the mammoth ...
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Mayor Berry is springing into action to help Oklahoma City
Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry has close ties to Oklahoma City Mayor, Mick Cornett and that friendship has the mayor springing into action to help the victims of the devastating tornado that recently struck the ...
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Belen say police chase caught on dash cam
Two women indicted for killing a man for his car and leading police on a wild chase with his body in the trunk are caught on police dash cam as they were weaving in and out of traffic, police ...
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Judge OKs unsealing Levi Chavez motions
BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) - A judge in the case of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of killing his wife has agreed to unseal most of the pre-trial documents sought by media outlets. But Sandoval District Court George Eichwald ruled Wednesday that some documents should remain private because he is concerned that if potential jurors hear the information Levi Chavez won't get a fair ...
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NM judge unseals most docs in Chavez case
BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) -- A judge in the case of a former Albuquerque police officer accused of killing his wife has agreed to unseal most of the pre-trial documents sought by media ...
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NM school funding error snags districts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- A problem with a computer form's alphabetical listing caused dozens of New Mexico school districts and charter schools to get too much state funding and others not ...
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Basements scarce in tornado-prone Okla. city
It's one of the most familiar pieces of advice from authorities to people in the path of a tornado: Get into your basement. Yet few homes in the Oklahoma City area have them -- even though that state is hit by far more powerful tornadoes than most ...
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Brian Urlacher retires from NFL
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The Bears won 30-12. (AP Photo/Charles Rex ...
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Wildfire near Silver City contained
SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) - The McKenny Fire sparked near Silver City Tuesday afternoon has been fully contained at 160 acres, New Mexico State Forestry is reporting. An investigation into the cause is underway although it has been reported that a homeowner using a grinder in this garage generated the sparks that started the blaze. The fire flared shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday and churned through ...
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Evacuations lifted in McKenny Fire near Silver City
SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) - Evacuations have been lifted near Silver City as the McKenny Fire begins to slow. The McKenny Fire was reported shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday along McKenny Road about five miles south of Silver City. Fire crews worked throughout the night putting out hot spots and securing fire lines. The fire has been downsized to 160 acres. Winds are expected Wednesday afternoon, so ...
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Nob Hill patrons deem booting practices aggressive
Though stores are trying to protect their parking spaces, Albuquerque City Council member Rey Garduno said he has been hearing from Nob Hill customers who feel booting is too aggressive. "That's the last thing we want," he said. "We want people to have a good time to shop, but also to feel comfortable and not feel intimidated or ...
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New Mexico's ancient feud between Billy the Kid and Pat Garret continues
Billy the Kid is one of the most notorious gangsters of all time and a legend for those who lament the abuse of authority and corruption that was prevalent in the frontier lands of American during the time, while others dismiss him as nothing more than a glorified gangster. Governor Richardson’s consideration of a pardon then, is highly contentious.
With Governor Richardson giving serious consideration to pardoning Billy the Kid, arguably the most notorious of all outlaws, we thought it would be helpful to provide some context to the story of Billy the Kid, who even now continues to capture New Mexico news headlines. Read more
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