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Cops firing step toward justiceFamily
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The Albuquerque Police Department fired Sgt. Adam Casaus Friday more than three months after he was involved in a middle-of-the-night crash that killed a young woman and injured her sister. Casaus is awaiting trial after being charged with vehicular homicide in the February crash that killed Ashley Browder, 21. He has pleaded not guilty. The firing comes after an internal ...
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Taos prepping for Mumford Sons crowd
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) - The town of Taos is gearing up for a massive influx of people planning to attend the Solar Music Festival with headliner Mumford & Sons. "Who would have ever thought that Mumford & Sons would come to little ol' Taos," said Mayor Darren Crdova. The Grammy-winning folk-rock group has a large following, and tickets to their live concerts are usually hard ...
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Crash closes section of Paseo del Norte
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A two-vehicle crash that left one driver pinned under the wreckage has closed westbound Paseo del Norte NE at Holbrook. APD reports crash happened about 10:10 a.m. Holbrook also is closed from Holly south to Paseo del Norte. Police report the pinned driver was conscious and talking while being extricated and has been taken to a hospital. KRQE.com will update this report as ...
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Open burning ban set for Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces Fire Department has issued an open burning ban within the city limits effective Tuesday.Southern New Mexico, to include the City of Las Cruces, is experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions as indicated by the National Weather Service. Such conditions pose a fire hazard and a significant threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city.The ...
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Finance New Mexico Strategy drives success in social media marketing
Many business owners feel a sense of urgency and peer pressure about creating a social media presence before they're ready because they assume they're losing business to more tech-savvy competitors.Panic, though, is a poor driver of decisions, and that's why the entrepreneur needs to begin with a set of clear business objectives that will guide his or her use of these versatile ...
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Winds: From the WSW at 2.0 MPH Gusting to 6.0 MPH
Movie Review
Rise of the Planet of the Apes [Blu-Ray]
Especially after the lukewarm reception of Tim Burtons glossy, action-packed 2001 reimagining, which ended with a Huh? cliffhanger that has yet to be resolved, it would be safe to say that there hasnt been much yearning for another entry in the Planet of the Apes ... ...
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Oklahoma principals recall day tornado hit
It was like any other day. If anything, it might have been a little better than usual -- with more deserved honors for the kids, more jokes and songs, more smiles. Even Mother Nature, after storms the previous day, seemed at first to cooperate as the sun shone ...
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Man rescued from Sandia Mountains
Posted at: 05/24/2013 9:40 PM | Updated at: 05/24/2013 10:29 PM By: Danielle Todesco, KOB Eyewitness News 4 Search and Rescue officials are always on-call to help out hikers, especially during a busy holiday weekend like Memorial Day. This year, it kicked off with a rescue. An elderly man had to be helped down from the Sandia Mountains after falling and hitting his head. Officials said ...
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Teen helps officers catch drunk drivers
Posted at: 05/24/2013 6:14 PM | Updated at: 05/24/2013 9:30 PM By: Nikki Ibarra, KOB Eyewitness News 4 Local and state police will have more patrols and more checkpoints to catch people who start their summer by driving drunk. Candace Johnston, however, has a mission. The 13-year-old is young, but she knows the dangers of getting into a car with a drunk driver. "They kept ...
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Albuquerque Wine Festival to draw in tourists boost economy
Where there is wine, there is usually a celebration. And, New Mexico wine makers have a lot to celebrate. The Albuquerque Wine Festival this weekend will bring together vineyards that are part of a $60 million industry in the Land of Enchantment. Organizers say the festival is expected to bring in around $750,000. And, the impact on surrounding businesses and increase in tourists could ...
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Family friends remember Karleen Zetina
Every time we saw her, she had a smile on her face - that's what many are remembering Friday night. An Albuquerque teenager, who inspired people with her courage, has lost her battle with cancer. KOB 4 first told you about 17-year-old Karleen Zetina in March - when West Mesa High School held ...
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We must define the nature and scope of this struggle, or else it will define us. Neither I, nor any President can promise the total defeat of terror. What we must do is dismantle networks that pose a direct danger.
Barack Obama
The U.S. president was speaking on his administration's counter terrorism policy.
Hotel Review
The Plaza, New York City
The Plaza had two entrances, both attended by a Concierge. On arrival my car was greeted enthusiastically with assistance with ...
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