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KRQE Newsfeed: Accidental inmate release, Human smuggling indictments, Short term rain, Bosque e-bikes, Bernalillo County opioid settlement money
Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] MDC: 3rd inmate ‘inadvertently’ released this month after error – MDC officials say the Office of Professional Standards will be investigating an incident where an inmate was released prematurely. According to MDC, 44-year-old Desiree Sanchez was released Wednesday, making her the third inmate released from the facility too […]
Farmington woman facing federal drug and gun charges
A Farmington woman who was investigated by the Region II Narcotics Task Force has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms charges. Tasheena Hoskie, 42, allegedly led authorities on a high-speed chase between New Mexico and Arizona on July 12, leading to “the seizure of over half a kilogram of methamphetamine, thousands of suspected counterfeit pills, and multiple firearms,” according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Get Ready To Mask Up Again Arizona
Remember going to the store in mid-2020? Social distancing your way through isles, wearing masks that just seemed to get bigger and bulkier, and treating someone who coughs in public like they're patent zero in a zombie film. That's all finally behind us, or so we thought. Slowly but surely,...
New neighbors? Here are the states and cities they probably moved from
Have you been seeing more U-Haul trucks in your neighborhood this summer? Since nearly half of all residential moves every year occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, there's a good chance you have noticed an influx of these white box trucks. According to a U.S. Census Bureau report, Phoenix is the nation's...
Fleet Profile: Arizona Public Service looks to lower cost, emissions
Working to reduce a fleet’s carbon footprint requires diligent and comprehensive research—but the reward comes from lowering operating costs. That’s according to Cresencio Celaya, leader of transportation strategy and planning at Arizona Public Service Company (APS). Headquartered in Phoenix, APS provides energy to approximately 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11 Arizona counties.
Herschbach, Tafoya named All-State baseball players
Magdalena Steers juniors Javen Tafoya and Ayden Herschbach have been named to the New Mexico High School Coaches Association All-State baseball teams after their performances in the 2024 baseball season. “Getting selected as an all-state athlete is a huge honor. It means you are one of the best athletes in...
N.M. theatrical troupe holds mock trial after Netanyahu’s visit to Congress
At a mock people’s trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Santa Fe Plaza on Wednesday night, pro-Palestinian activists imagined what it would look like for authorities to hold him accountable, rather than inviting him to speak in Congress. The street theater production coincided with mass protests...
ABOR, NAU, 20 Arizona school districts form coalition to redesign high school
The Arizona Board of Regents, Northern Arizona University and several school districts are forming a coalition to redesign high school. The effort is called H5 and it’s being spearheaded by NAU's Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy. H5 stands for high school, higher education, high wage, high skill and high demand jobs.
Q&A: What’s Special about Rural Educators?
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Appeals court will not rule on Hannah Gutierrez’s appeal until 1st Judicial Court ruling
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Court of Appeals said the First Judicial Court has to decide if Hannah Gutierrez will get a new trial before they decide to take up her appeal. Gutierrez’s lawyers filed a motion asked the appeals court to force the Santa Fe court to rule on their motion for a new trial. […]
Three cyclists from Durango to carry on Colorado town’s rich mountain biking legacy in Paris Olympics
In April, Durango’s Christopher Blevins was just minutes from the finish of the opening mountain bike World Cup race of the season in Mairiporã, Brazil. With less than half a lap remaining, the 26-year-old sprinted into the lead and managed to ride to the win two short seconds ahead of his competition. He raised his arms and punched the air in celebration of his second-career World Cup Cross-country Olympic victory that would help him secure a spot on Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympic Games.
Annual Navajo Nation Fair Set for Sept. 4–8
WINDOW ROCK, AZ – The 76th Annual Navajo Nation Fair will take place Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 4 to 8 at the Navajo Nation Fairgrounds in Window Rock, AZ. The them “Honoring Heritage: Celebrating Harvest, Livelihood & Kinship” will focus on preserving Navajo cultural heritage. “Under Navajo...
AZ Briefing: Check out these weekend road closures; Phoenix residents suffer with no AC; Buckeye company investigated over chemical spill
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Construction across highways in the Phoenix area will cause closures and detours through the upcoming weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Portions of Interstate 17 and Loop 101 will close entirely, while...
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