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• Hauntingly Hip Halloween Party Tips

  24-10-2015 23:53 via interactives.krqe.com
  
  Put your guests under your thrall with these spooky, spectacular DIY party ideas.
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• Suspect says he knows nothing about Officer Webster’s shooting

  24-10-2015 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE)- The man accused of shooting APD Officer Daniel Webster earlier this week denies knowing anything about the incident.Davon Lymon, 34, was asked about his involvement Saturday afternoon by reporters, as he was transported from the Main Police Station to the Sandoval County Detention Center and into federal custody.Earlier in the day he was released from the hospital, where he had been recovering from dog bite injuries he sustained when he was taken into custody following Wednes
  
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• Alleged cop shooter is released from hospital

  24-10-2015 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE(KRQE)– The man accused of shooting an Albuquerque Police officer has been released from the hospital.
  Davon Lymon is currently in APD’s custody at the Main Police Station where police are trying to conduct an interview and collect forensic evidence.From there he will be transported to the Sandoval County Detention Center and into federal custody.
  Lymon, 34, is accused of shooting 9-year APD veteran Daniel Webster Wednesday night near a Walgreens on Central and Eubank afte
  
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• Ancient finding: 76M yr old Pig-snouted turtle discovered

  24-10-2015 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A strange pig-snouted turtle that lived alongside tyrannosaurs and duck-billed dinosaurs has been discovered in southern Utah.
  A team from the Natural History Museum of Utah discovered fossils of strange-looking turtle in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.
  Joshua Lively of the University of Texas at Austin called it one of the weirdest turtles that ever lived. He studied the fossils for his master’s thesis. The 2-foot-long turtle l
  
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• Texas man gets 20 years for trying to abduct 2 sisters

  24-10-2015 22:06
  
  AUSTIN, Texas — A Central Texas man must serve 20 years in prison for trying to abduct two sisters as they walked to their elementary school. Justin Michael Johnson was sentenced Friday in Austin. The 26-year-old Pflugerville (FLOO’-gur-vihl) man was earlier convicted of two counts of attempted aggravated kidnapping in the 2013 incident. Investigators say […]
  
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• Updated: Alleged cop shooter taken to jail

  24-10-2015 21:30
  
  The man accused of shooting and seriously injuring an Albuquerque police officer last week was booked into jail on federal firearms charges Saturday afternoon. Albuquerque police transferred Davon Lymon to jail after attempting to interview him at police headquarters Downtown. Still in the clothing given to him at the hospital, Lymon was walked past a […]
  
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• Breaking: Alleged cop shooter released from hospital

  24-10-2015 21:30
  
  Davon Lymon, the man accused of shooting Albuquerque police officer Daniel Webster, is currently at the police headquarters Downtown. Officer Tanner Tixier said Lymon was released from the hospital today. Police are trying to obtain forensic evidence from him. Tixier said detectives will try to interview him. Later this afternoon, police said they will transfer […]
  
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• Breaking: Alleged cop shooter: ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about’

  24-10-2015 21:30
  
  Davon Lymon, the man accused of shooting Albuquerque police officer Daniel Webster, was released from the hospital on Saturday and spent time at Albuquerque police headquarters before being taken into federal custody. “I don’t know what the (expletive) you’re talking about,” Lymon said as he was escorted out of headquarters to a squad car waiting […]
  
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• Study: Domesticated dogs originated from Central Asia

  24-10-2015 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Where did dogs first arrive on the scene? Scientists have long debated that question, and now a study of doggie DNA from around the world is pointing to Central Asia.
  Man’s best friend may have evolved somewhere near what is now Nepal and Mongolia, researchers say.
  Previous studies have suggested southern China, the Middle East, Siberia and Europe as the place where our first domesticated animal arose from wolves at least 15,000 years ago.
  For the new work, Adam Boyko
  
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• Accused cop shooter released from hospital

  24-10-2015 20:57
  
  Police say the man accused of shooting an Albuquerque police officer this week was located in a backyard shed with a handcuff still attached to his wrist.
  
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• False tweet prompts protest at high school football game

  24-10-2015 20:29
  
  TEMPE, Ariz. — Many protesters who showed up at the first game in eight years between Marcos de Niza and Corona del Sol high schools hadn’t heard: the tweet was false. KPNX-TV and KPHO-TV reported that a tweet said Corona del Sol was banning the American Flag, red white and blue as well as references […]
  
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• Gov. Martinez traveling to Hawaii for start of week-long trip

  24-10-2015 20:00
  
  Gov. Susana Martinez traveled to Hawaii today for a welcome home ceremony for the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear powered submarine named after New Mexico's capital.
  
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• New health law premiums available online this weekend

  24-10-2015 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Premiums are expected to rise in many parts of the country as a new sign-up season under President Barack Obama’s health care law starts Nov. 1. But consumers have options if they shop around, and an upgraded government website will help them compare.
  Consumers can see their own premiums for 2016 starting Sunday night on HealthCare.gov, officials said on Friday. The federal website will serve 38 states this time. States running their own sites may have different tim
  
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• Distracted driving ordinance takes effect in Tempe

  24-10-2015 18:48
  
  TEMPE, Ariz. — A new ordinance banning the use of any mobile device while driving a vehicle in Tempe goes into effect this weekend. A distracted driving ordinance approved by Tempe City Council members last month began Saturday. The law prohibits texting, talking or any activity with an electronic device that could create a distraction […]
  
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• Denver police arrest mother after children injured in fire

  24-10-2015 18:13
  
  DENVER — Denver police have arrested a 30-year-old mother for investigation of child abuse after her two children were critically injured in a fire while she was away from home. The two young children were found alone in the home last month and rescued by firefighters. Detectives say Rocio Arroyo-Reyes left her two young children […]
  
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• Ex-New Mexico policeman arrested in Arizona in homicide case

  24-10-2015 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – A former New Mexico police officer has been arrested in southern Arizona in the killing of his estranged wife seven months ago.
  The U.S. Marshals Service announced Friday that 28-year-old Bradley Scott Farrington was taken into custody in Tucson.
  He’s being held in the Pima County Jail pending extradition to New Mexico. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
  Farrington is a former Silver City police officer who was wanted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Offic
  
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• Alleged police shooter was once on prison reality show

  24-10-2015 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (AP) – An ex-convict charged in the shooting of an Albuquerque police officer who is in critical condition was once featured on a television show chronicling prison life.
  The Albuquerque Journal reported Friday that 34-year-old Davon Lymon appeared in a 2011 episode of “Lockup,” a reality show on MSNBC, while he was imprisoned at the Penitentiary of New Mexico in Santa Fe.
  In the episode, Lymon talks about making sure his two children don’t suffer the same har
  
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• 3 of a kind: Rare identical triplets born in Baltimore

  24-10-2015 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  TOWSON, Md. (AP) — A Baltimore couple has welcomed three identical members to their family, in what doctors call a rare occurrence.
  Kristen Hewitt gave birth to identical triplets Oct. 6 at Greater Baltimore Medical Center, the hospital announced this week. Thomas Hewitt is the father.
  The couple’s doctor, Dr. Victor A. Khouzami, said he’s never witnessed identical triplets in more than three decades at the hospital.
  Thomas III, Finnegan and Oliver were born via C-section after
  
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• Quiz: This week in review

  24-10-2015 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – How many do you think you can get right this week?Tagged: Weekend Features
  
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• Forest Service gives go-ahead to Flagstaff thinning project

  24-10-2015 16:27
  
  FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Crews are prepping parts of the forest around Flagstaff for a project aimed at reducing the risk of wildfire and protecting the city’s water supply. The Coconino National Forest recently signed off on the environmental impact statement for what’s known as the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project. Some thinning work has been done […]
  
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• Caesars Palace getting $75 million update despite bankruptcy

  24-10-2015 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip is getting a $75 million upgrade for its 50th birthday despite facing a complicated bankruptcy reorganization and millions of dollars in fines.
  Parent company Caesars Entertainment Corp. announced Friday that it’s overhauling the hotel’s original Roman Tower of rooms, last redone in 2001. The iconic Roman-themed property is the only Strip casino owned and operated by a Caesars subsidiary that is trying to shed $10 billion o
  
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• NE Heights shopping center still adding tenants

  24-10-2015 15:08
  
  Sierra Vista nearly full
  
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• User friendly codes of conduct encourage citizen participation

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Common sense – or the lack thereof – seems to be a recurring theme today in society's thoughts, conversations, and the written word.
  
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• Taking possession of a house early can be risky

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Q: I'm closing on a house soon as I've asked my broker to get me the keys a couple of days early.
  
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• Taking geranium cuttings is simple

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Q: I grew a couple of geraniums this year, and they've done really well.
  
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• St. Pius administration steps up fight vs. drugs

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  St. Pius is stepping lively in the right direction.
  
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• Rocket launch event in Rio Rancho

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Put about 250 middle-schools students and a couple dozen 6-foot-tall model rockets together, and what do you get?
  
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• Rio Rancho Sports Hall of Fame inducts 7 members

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  2 female and 2 male athletes, 2 coaches, contributor named
  
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• Prep Football: Storm surges past Hawks 54-20

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  So much of this football season has been spent talking about all the terrific skill-position athlete ...
  
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• Prep Football: Sandia tops La Cueva

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Entering Friday night's District 2-6A rivalry showdown with La Cueva, Sandia coach Kevin Barker had...
  
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• Prep football roundup

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  MORIARTY–The St. Pius football team is no longer undefeated, and the Sartans likely saw th ...
  
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• Prep Football: Bulldogs pile up points vs. Valley

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Albuquerque High's first half was one big highlight reel for the offense.Led by senior ...
  
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• Possible tax hikes would pay for roads

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Council also considers a second Rio Rancho municipal judge and courtroom to ease backlog in caseload
  
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• Police seek suspect who impersonated an officer

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Imposter accused of stealing medication
  
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• Obviously political Clinton hearing backfired on GOP

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  WASHINGTON–Who the blast is Sidney Blumenthal?
  
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• No criminal charges for ex-IRS official

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Justice Dept. closes 2-year investigation
  
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• Full steam ahead on ‘active’ Paseo del Volcan project

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Bipartisan support helps progress on plan
  
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• Dion’s donates $5,000 to local youth ranch

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Gift will help feed hungry residents
  
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• Community stepped in to help victims

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Some aided the injured, some gave information, many provided comfort
  
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• Category 5 Hurricane slams into coast of Mexico

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  Storm expected to lose strength today
  
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• APS rates temporary staff fill-ins a success

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  System may be revived if vacancies continue
  
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• Anti-bullying pilot program to start soon

  24-10-2015 08:05
  
  6th-graders will learn verbal self-defense, basic tae kwan do
  
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• Preps: Friday, Oct. 23 results/Saturday, Oct. 24 schedule

  24-10-2015 06:34
  
  PREP SOCCER Friday’s Results Boys Eldorado 3, Highland 0 Eldorado         1 2—3 Highland         0 0—0 Scoring: 26th, Terry Zamora (Griffin Yeomans); 64th, Steffan Schramm; 71st, Gavin Sleeter (Tanner Hendrix). Shots: E 11; H 4. Corner Kicks: E 2; H 1. Saves: E, Joey Rossner, 3; H, Mauricio Aragon, 1. Rec.: E 12-5, 2-6A […]
  
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• James Boyd family gives $200,000 to Albuquerque nonprofits

  24-10-2015 06:32
  
  The family of a homeless camper killed by Albuquerque police is donating money to local nonprofit organizations in the hopes they can help the homeless and mentally ill.
  
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• Sandoval County detention officers say county manager singled them out with monkey mask

  24-10-2015 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Last week’s Sandoval County Commission Meeting has turned controversial. Not for what was on the agenda, but for what the county manager Phillip Rios was wearing.
  Rios wore a monkey mask before the meeting started.
  “Sending what we believe was a very clear message,” said David Griffith, President of the New Mexico Coalition of Public Safety Officers.
  A group of Sandoval County Detention Center guards were at the meeting. They said they were there to d
  
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• New Mexico continues to #RootForReagan

  24-10-2015 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  FORT SUMNER, N.M. (KRQE) – The wait is still on to find out if the New Mexico girl battling cancer will get to meet her idol on Saturday.
  KRQE News 13 first told the story about Reagan Kenyon last month and her social media push to try to get Taylor Swift’s attention.
  Reagan’s family is taking her to Taylor Swift’s concert on Saturday.
  There has been no word from Taylor, but Southwest Airlines saw the hashtag #RootForReagon on social media and wanted to help out.
  They con
  
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• New Mexico continues to #Root4Reagan

  24-10-2015 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  FORT SUMNER, N.M. (KRQE) – The wait is still on to find out if the New Mexico girl battling cancer will get to meet her idol on Saturday.
  KRQE News 13 first told the story about Reagan Kenyon last month and her social media push to try to get Taylor Swift’s attention.
  Reagan’s family is taking her to Taylor Swift’s concert on Saturday.
  There has been no word from Taylor, but Southwest Airlines saw the hashtag #Root4Reagon on social media and wanted to help out.
  They conta
  
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• State police investigate after two were found dead and a third injured

  24-10-2015 06:24
  
  Two people were found are dead and a third injured in Mora Friday evening, according to a spokesman for the New Mexico State Police. “At this time officers are still processing information and gathering evidence,” said Sgt. Chad Pierce. He did not say how the people died, what gender they are or identify them.  
  
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• 2 dead, 1 injured found in northern New Mexico

  24-10-2015 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND, N.M. (KRQE) – According to New Mexico State Police, officers responded to shots fired in the Cleveland area around 6 p.m.When they arrived on scene, they found one woman with a gun shot to the arm with another man and woman who were both deceased.
  Donald Valdez is currently in custody in connection to the crime.
  Officers are currently gathering evidence and processing information.
  Little more information has been provided at this time.KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they be
  
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• Parking construction slated to begin in Roswell

  24-10-2015 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A significant construction project will begin Monday in Roswell.
  The overflow parking lot used during football games and other events at Debremond Stadium is being redone. There will be new paving sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and a drainage project.
  The project will require the closure of 9th Street and 10th Street, which are nearby.
  
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