Top Trending Stories: a look back on 2020 in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The beginning of 2020 may seem like a blur when on March 11, 2020, the first of four confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) were reported in New Mexico (timeline). Since March, the latest updates on coronavirus have dominated local news coverage. However, several notable stories also impacted New Mexican’s this year; below is a list of some of the top trending stories on krqe.com in 2020.

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Albuquerque teen rewarded for turning in $135K of cash found near ATM

May 7, 2020

Albuquerque man documents law enforcement and city officials breaking the law -Feb 21, 2020

Did the governor break her own rules? -May 26, 2020

Billboard urges public to rethink restricting abortion -Jan 25, 2020

VIDEO: Tensions escalated leading up to shooting at Oñate protest -Jun 16, 2020

National Guard warns about fraudulent social media post -Mar 26, 2020

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Investigators say barbershop was used as front for drug cartel -Oct 9, 2020

Overnight protests turn violent in downtown Albuquerque -Jun 1, 2020

State Police, FBI investigate attack against New Mexico teenager -Jan 22, 2020

Jon ‘Bones’ Jones checks himself into MDC -Jun 26, 2020

Several celebrities take New Mexico Safe Promise

Sep 6, 2020

Roswell middle school hands out concerning homework assignment -Apr 10, 2020

Sandia Tram riders stuck for hours -Aug 24, 2020

BCFD, AFR contain fire at recycling yard; owner responds -Sep 29, 2020

Pojoaque Valley High School principal under fire for social media post -Jul 13, 2020

Local restaurant a target for vandalism, even on Christmas morning -Dec 25, 2020

Airman arrested in murder investigation of Mennonite woman Sasha Krause

Apr 21, 2020

Food is Free Albuquerque distributing free garden boxes -Mar 25, 2020

APD: 5 children who went missing on Saturday found, safe -Sep 13, 2020

New Mexico State Police stops protest, leaving organizers confused -Aug 2, 2020

First drive-thru haunted house in New Mexico opening soon -Aug 20, 2020

Lovington teen charged with running over, killing date -Jan 9, 2020

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Smoke shop owner, employee busted for alleged drug trafficking -Mar 8, 2020

Body of missing hiker found in the Sandia Mountains -Sep 20, 2020

Javelina appearing in unexpected locations around New Mexico -May 18, 2020

Millions of dollars, questionable PPE, and a forgery: Did New Mexico get duped? -Jul 14, 2020

Amazon to build massive fulfillment center in Albuquerque -May 26, 2020

New York governor offers support for Navajo Nation

Apr 21, 2020

New Mexico Game and Fish Dept. release names, addresses of hunters -Mar 20, 2020

New Mexico rancher files lawsuit over ‘misleading’ beef labels -Feb 6, 2020

Hiker survives being stranded for 14 days in Santa Fe National Forest -Aug 17, 2020

APD gives update on Albuquerque protests over death of Minneapolis man George Floyd -May 28, 2020

Albuquerque Police Chief Mike Geier speaks following announcement to retire -Sep 9, 2020

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Protest forms at Roundhouse, calls for governor’s removal -Jul 26, 2020

Suspect in death of Victoria Martens accused of violating terms of release -Jun 11, 2020

Albuquerque parents warn of attempted child abduction -May 24, 2020

Hunters stranded after record snowfall in northern New Mexico mountains -Oct 29, 2020

APD: Man fatally shot by officers was holding BB gun -Oct 18, 2019

Monolith appears in Albuquerque, local artist collective takes credit for installations

Dec 7, 2020

Local teacher arrested for helping felon who was also former student -Oct 13, 2020

Mescalero Apache Tribe bans Couy Griffin from reservation -Sep 30, 2020

Albuquerque police arrest man by facial recognition software at grocery store -Sep 6, 2020

City of Albuquerque employee under investigation for conducting personal business at work -Nov 4, 2020

Anonymous letters frustrating residents of westside neighborhood -Aug 1, 2020

Albuquerque woman fed up with robocalls, calls numbers back

Jun 11, 2020

New Mexico deputies: Man killed following fight over mask -Jul 23, 2020

Sheds used as homes creates eyesore for Albuquerque neighborhood -Sep 15, 2020

‘Sawmill Market’ opens its doors -Mar 10, 2020

Pres. Trump: 35 agents coming to Albuquerque for ‘Operation Legend,’ millions in funds available for BCSO, APD– Jul 22, 2020

Arrest made in murder of local high school basketball star -Aug 1, 2020

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Albuquerque’s first permanent food truck park set to open Friday -Oct 19, 2020

Massive high school party leads to sports practice, SAT cancellations -Oct 12, 2020

Pres. Trump files election lawsuit in New Mexico -Dec 14, 2020

New Mexico ranch selling meat to locals as stores sell out -Nov 15, 2020

More than a dozen DWI cases dismissed after Albuquerque police officer’s firing -Nov 9, 2020

Trucker confronts alleged predator at Albuquerque truck stop

Jan 6, 2020

Albuquerque City Councilor Ken Sanchez dies -Jan 1, 2020

Ojo de Los Casos Fire in north Manzano Mountains; 180 acres and 100% contained -Jul 8, 2020

Man accused of killing 2 friends, burning their bodies arrested -Sep 18, 2020

Oil refinery in Gallup closing indefinitely -Aug 3, 2020

Taxidermist closes shop, disappears with animals and money -Feb 25, 2020

World’s longest fossilized human trackway discovered at White Sands

Oct 9, 2020

Teen sues Albuquerque Public Schools over teacher’s offensive comment -Jan 8, 2020

#JusticeForElijah: Family searching for answers in death of Farmington teen -Jan 22, 2020

New Mexico Legislature passes $330 million virus relief bill -Jan 22, 2020

VIDEO: County clerk reports possible voter intimidation at the polls -Oct 17, 2020

Alleged marijuana traffickers arrested, may be tied to Shiprock hemp farms -Oct 14, 2020

19 federally charged in Albuquerque under Operation Legend

Aug 28, 2020

New discovery made at Carlsbad Caverns -Jun 5, 2020

Feds arrest hundreds, seize drugs in Operation Washout Roswell -Nov 20, 2020

Crews discover human remains at Santa Fe construction site -Nov 20, 2020

Valencia County has long streak of picking president -Nov 3, 2020

Family makes shocking animal discovery inside East Mountain home -Sep 30, 2020

Family’s home burns down after entire Lordsburg fire department walks out

Oct 30, 2020

New poll sheds light on New Mexican response to legal marijuana -Feb 8, 2020

ABQ restaurant calls Grubhub a ‘bully,’ delivery service responds -Apr 19, 2020

Suspect named in murder of Albuquerque woman shot in driveway -Aug 19, 2020

Medio Fire uncovers historical structures in Santa Fe National Forest -Aug 29, 2020

PED truancy letter sent to family grieving son’s death -Dec 12, 2020

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New Mexico law enforcement address rumors regarding police pulling over drivers -Mar 27, 2020

Peaceful protests in Downtown Albuquerque -May 31, 2020

3 New Mexico schools recognized for academic performance

Sep 24, 2020

Off Beat & Weird Top Trending Stories

Albuquerque delivery driver goes on tirade after teens don’t leave tip

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Local restaurant accused of price gouging toilet paper

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Woman slapped after confronting mask-less woman in New Mexico store

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Pennsylvania man gets cited for not wearing mask in New Mexico

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Albuquerque family’s kitchen demo leads to mysterious discovery

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Video shows arrest of New Mexico woman accused of crashing into house

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‘Incredible Hulk’ actor to become deputy in New Mexico

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‘Birria’ tacos gaining popularity in New Mexico as latest food trend

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Mysterious lights dotting the night sky capture New Mexicans’ attention

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Farmington store’s anti-BLM sign goes viral

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New Mexicans make mad dash to stores, stock up

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New Mexico man captures video of bighorn sheep along daily commute

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An influx of moths found across New Mexico

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Sinkhole swallows truck in Rio Rancho

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Fuller House joke has New Mexicans saying “How Rude”

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New Volkswagen SUV to be named after New Mexico town

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Corrections officer accused of having meth at work was on reality TV

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Albuquerque family’s Christmas card stays on-brand for 2020

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VIDEO: Child traumatizes woman and granddaughter at UNM duckpond

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Consumer website ranks New Mexico #4 in the nation for COVID-19 response

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Viral ‘Pass the brush challenge’ features local Native American women

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Brian Urlacher under fire for social media response to NBA boycott

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Actor creates parody newscast making fun of New Mexicans during snowstorm

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Albuquerque family goes viral for ‘Tiger King’ TikTok video

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Albuquerque man’s holiday display goes viral

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Breaking Bad store opens in Albuquerque

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‘Sit on Satan’s Lap’ fundraising event draws different reactions

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Teen asks Albuquerque Police officer for ride home, ends up in jail

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VIDEO: Albuquerque woman slaps police officer across the face

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‘Better Call Saul’ stars send messages to New Mexicans

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New Mexico dairy farmer calls out Joaquin Phoenix for Oscar acceptance speech

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Traveling salesmen try selling $400 worth of frozen steak to neighbors in the Heights

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Police say ‘Subway Sally’ isn’t a stray

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Teen stabs friend, blames acid trip

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New Mexico photograph expected to auction for $1M

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Long-time local restaurant to be replaced by gas station

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Man accused of trying to pay prostitute with hamburger caught in police sting

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Man allegedly tried to kill wife over stimulus check

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Interesting creature spotted at a snow-covered Isotopes Park

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Jeffrey Epstein statue mysteriously appears outside City Hall

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VIDEO: Albuquerque Starbucks customer caught throwing items at baristas

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VIDEO: Roswell woman steals pizza, tells officers she’s Selena

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30,000 people receive erroneous COVID-19 test notifications

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Santa Fe woman sues popular turkey farm

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UNM physics professor’s Facebook picture stirs controversy

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Mother claims deceased daughter’s spirit caught on video

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