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Cousin of Amarillo woman arrested by U.S. Marshals in Dallas for her murder

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The cousin of an Amarillo woman was arrested for her murder. Merron Kanye Bailey, 20, from Dallas, was arrested by U.S. Marshals. Felita Bailey is accused of killing Felita on August 31, 2024 during a after-party on Labor Day weekend in the 1300 block of Avondale Street.

Amarillo, TX · 2025-03-14
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Violent Winds Rip Through Oklahoma, Kansas, And Texas: Big Rigs Flipped And Wildfires Rage

Brutal winds tore through Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kansas on Friday, unleashing chaos with gusts reaching nearly 100 mph, flipping semi-trucks, fueling devastating wildfires, and creating blinding dust storms. According to AccuWeather, the powerful winds, some reaching 95 mph in New Mexico and 83 mph in Texas, caused widespread...

Texas · 2025-03-14
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Rain and snow returns to New Mexico Saturday

High winds caused damage and blowing dust across parts of New Mexico Friday. Winds are dying down tonight, with rain and snow chances Saturday. Winds have gust over 70 mph today in eastern parts of New Mexico causing areas of blowing dust and wind damage. Albuquerque’s strongest wind gust was around midnight last night, peaking […]

New Mexico · 2025-03-15

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Thousands in Texas, NM remain without power as wildfires continue following strong winds

Local and state fire crews on Sunday continued to battle at least two major wildfires that had consumed more than 30,000 acres after sparking in strong winds and a dust storm Friday in the Texas Panhandle. Meanwhile, thousands of people across the region remained without power over the weekend following the potent wind and dust storm, according to utility companies including Xcel Energy. Xcel on Saturday warned that the extent of the damage sustained during the storm could leave some without power into early next week. More: Thousands without power in Lubbock, Amarillo areas during high wind dust storm...

Texas · 2025-03-15

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High winds cause significant outages and damage in Texas and NM

Extreme winds have caused significant damage to power lines in areas of Texas and New Mexico, leaving about 65,000 Xcel Energy customers without power as of 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, a press release said.

Texas · 2025-03-14

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Dust storm causes fatal pileup, fires and disaster declaration in West Texas

AMARILLO, Texas — West Texas faced a series of emergencies, including multiple wildfires and a fatal highway pileup, all exacerbated by extreme weather conditions. Several wildfires ignited across the Texas Panhandle on March 14, leading to mandatory evacuations in affected areas. The Texas A&M Forest Service reported fires in Roberts, Ochiltree and Gray counties, with high winds and dry conditions fueling rapid fire spread. Residents were urged to evacuate promptly to ensure safety, KVII reported.

Lubbock, TX · 2025-03-14

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We see the climate change in New Mexico | Opinion

Here in New Mexico, our growing season has lengthened since the 1970s, even as stream flows have decreased. Fire season starts earlier, lasts longer, and in some years, ignites the forests into record-breaking blazes, like the gargantuan Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon and Black fires in 2022. If you look at the last century in New Mexico, stretches of higher temperatures have lengthened; heat waves are hotter and nights, consistently warmer. Rising heat and expanding aridity harm ecosystems and wildlife and hotter days are dangerous for anyone outside, especially people without housing or access to cool spaces. Extreme heat even interacts...

New Mexico · 2025-03-15

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As lawmakers debate banning shower cameras in children’s lockups, Bernalillo County removes theirs

When Christopher Herrera was 15, he was incarcerated in the Bernalillo County Youth Services Center, a juvenile detention center in Albuquerque that holds young people aged 12 to 17 from across the state. Every time Herrera received a visit from anyone like his mother or his lawyer, and any time he left to see a […]

Bernalillo County, NM · 2025-03-14

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House GOP: ‘Democrats are falling short’ as clock winds down on session

With less than two weeks left in the 60-day legislative session, House Republicans sounded the alarm Monday on what they characterized as Democrats’ inaction on crimefighting bills and other legislation New Mexicans have been demanding. “It’s really unfortunate that we’re asking you to be with us here today when...

New Mexico · 2025-03-14

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New DEA EP Special Agent in Charge

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- For the first time in its history, officials say an El Pasoan will lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s El Paso Division. Del Valle High School and UTEP graduate Omar Arellano will serve as the division's new Special Agent in Charge (SAC). The El Paso...

El Paso, TX · 2025-03-14

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Massive Crashes on Texas Highway Amid Blinding Dust

"Do not come out here, anybody!" Those are the chilling words the cameraman speaks in the video at the bottom of this article. A powerful dust storm swept across the Texas Panhandle today, turning a stretch of I-27 outside Amarillo, Texas into a scene of destruction as multiple major accidents shut down the highway. High winds carried thick clouds of dust, reducing visibility to near zero and leaving drivers with little time to react.

Amarillo, TX · 2025-03-14

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FURRIES Act filed by Texas lawmakers targets non-human student behavior in schools

AUSTIN, Texas — A new bill filed in the Texas House would prevent students from behaving like anything other than a human being at schools in the state. The Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education, or FURRIES, Act, filed by Austin-area Republican State Rep. Stan Gerdes, would "prohibit any non-human behavior by a student, including presenting himself or herself, on days other than exempt days, as anything other than a human being."

Texas · 2025-03-13

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2025 New Mexico State Fair tickets now on sale

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tickets are now available for this year’s state fair. Fairgoers can purchase Mega Passes and general admission tickets online. The Mega Pass is $40 and allows the holder to bypass the gate ticketing line, giving them quicker access to all the fair has to offer. General admission tickets are $15 for adults […]

New Mexico · 2025-03-14

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How to watch New Mexico 2025 high school boys basketball state championship games: Schedule, live stream

On Saturday, five state championship trophies will be handed out as New Mexico caps boys basketball for the 2024-25 season. The New Mexico Activities Association’s 2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships conclude on Saturday with five boys championship games. Those take place at the legendary “Pit” on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. How to watch New Mexico 2025 high school girls basketball state championship games: Schedule, live stream Here’s the schedule for the Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships for the five boys games: NMAA 2025 Nusenda Credit Union high school boys basketball state championships...

New Mexico · 2025-03-15

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Visit these 10 iconic film locations in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico has quickly become a global star thanks to the film industry. The Land of Enchantment has served as both the final frontier and the wild frontier, with hundreds of movies and television series produced for more than a century. While interior shots are often created on a sound stage (like Albuquerque Studios), […]

New Mexico · 2025-03-14

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Texas Highway Patrol troopers injured after their patrol vehicle struck on Interstate 45

NAVARRO COUNTY, Texas - Two Texas Highway Patrol Troopers were injured early Thursday morning when a pickup truck struck them while they were assisting a disabled vehicle on Interstate Highway 45, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The incident occurred at approximately 6:40 a.m. near the 235-mile marker. The troopers were outside their patrol unit when the pickup truck collided with the vehicle and then hit the troopers. Both officers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the pickup truck was unharmed, stated the department. The section of IH-45 where the crash occurred is temporarily closed, and traffic is being rerouted as the investigation continues.

Texas · 2025-03-14

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Turquoise Alert System for missing Indigenous people moves through legislature

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawmakers are pushing legislation to help when an endangered tribal or pueblo member goes missing. The Democratic bill, SB 41, would create a new statewide alert system to notify the public. The “Turquoise Alert System” would be similar to the Brittany or Silver alerts. The bill has been quickly moving through the […]

New Mexico · 2025-03-14

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Mogote Hill Fire burns 3,000 acres north of Las Vegas

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mora County and San Miguel County fire crews are working to control a grass fire, north of Las Vegas, near the Fort Union Rest Area. Officials say the fire has burned an estimated 3,000 acres. High winds in the area are intensifying the fire and crews are working to contain it. People […]

Las Vegas, NM · 2025-03-14