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• America’s beauty hasn’t faded. Has its greatness?

  11-06-2016 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  EDITOR’S NOTE _ This story is part of Divided America, AP’s ongoing exploration of the economic, social and political divisions in American society.
  Americans agree on this much: They are disgusted with politics.
  They look toward Washington and see a broken federal government, a place where politicians seem more interested in self-preservation than We the People. Things don’t seem much better in state capitals, and, who knows? Lead-tainted water may be pouring out of their kit
  
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• Roswell OKs police citations for parents of truant students

  11-06-2016 22:57
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. — The Roswell City Council has narrowly approved an ordinance that would penalize parents of chronically absent students. The Roswell Daily Record reports (http://bit.ly/1riMzN0 ) Mayor Dennis Kintigh, who led the initiative, cast the tie-breaking vote. City police can issue a citation to a parent, guardian or custodian of a child under age […]
  
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• Updated: Repairs to pipeline that waters largest Navajo farm finished

  11-06-2016 22:55
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. — Repairs to a pipeline that supplies water to the largest farm on the Navajo Nation are finished and the system will be tested this weekend. The fixed pipe, which supplies water to 72,000 acres of farmland in northwestern New Mexico, will be tested in two phases, according to the Navajo Agricultural Products […]
  
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• Repairs to pipeline that waters largest Navajo farm finished

  11-06-2016 22:55
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. — Repairs to a pipeline that supplies water to the largest farm on the Navajo Nation are finished. The Farmington Daily Times reports (http://bit.ly/1UIHRCt) that testing will begin this weekend on the fixed pipe, which supplies water to 72,000 acres of farmland in northwestern New Mexico. A decades-old concrete pipe failed May 13, […]
  
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• Obama declares disaster in 12 Texas counties

  11-06-2016 22:45
  
  HOUSTON — President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in 12 Texas counties throughout the state that suffered severe flooding last month during heavy rainfall. The declaration, approved on Saturday, covers Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hidalgo, Hood, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Travis, Waller, and Washington counties. It enables residents to received federal grants […]
  
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• Structure fire spreads to bosque in Socorro County

  11-06-2016 22:35
  
  A structure fire north of Escondida spread to the bosque Friday afternoon and is now threatening several other structures, Socorro County officials said.
  
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• NASA takes 23,000-foot view of the world’s coral reefs

  11-06-2016 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  COCONUT ISLAND, Hawaii (AP) — Coral reefs have almost always been studied up close, by scientists in the water looking at small portions of reefs to gather data and knowledge about the larger ecosystems.
  NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is taking a step back and getting a wider view, from about 23,000 feet above. NASA and top scientists from around the world are launching a three-year campaign Thursday to gather new data on coral reefs like never before.
  Using specially designed inst
  
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• Funeral held for soldier killed in training accident

  11-06-2016 22:05
  
  JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A New Jersey soldier killed in a training exercise at a Texas military base has been laid to rest. Funeral services for Tysheena James were held Saturday at the Metropolitan A.M.E. Baptist Church in Jersey City. The 21-year-old city resident was among nine soldiers killed June 2 when the military vehicle […]
  
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• ‘The Voice’ singer Christina Grimmie dies after shooting

  11-06-2016 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The gunman who shot and killed a singer who rose to fame after appearing on “The Voice” traveled to Orlando from another Florida city specifically to attack her and then fatally shot himself, authorities said Saturday.
  Orlando Police Chief John Mina said at a news conference that the suspect, identified as a 27-year-old white male, didn’t appear to know Christina Grimmie personally. Grimmie was shot to death after giving a concert in Orlando on Friday
  
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• Study: Most antidepressants don’t work for young patients

  11-06-2016 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Scientists say most antidepressants don’t work for children or teenagers with major depression, some may be unsafe, and the quality of evidence about these drugs is so bad the researchers cannot be sure if any are truly effective or safe.
  In the biggest analysis yet conducted of previously published studies, researchers studied 14 antidepressants and found only one drug that seemed to be useful.
  “We now have a hierarchy of pharmaceutical treatments and the only on
  
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• Blue Angels pilot to be buried in Colorado

  11-06-2016 20:23
  
  DURANGO, Colo. — A private burial ceremony for a Blue Angels pilot who was killed in a crash while practicing for an airshow is scheduled Saturday in Colorado. The body of 32-year-old Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss arrived Friday on the Blue Angels’ C-130 Hercules transport plane. Residents are expected to line the streets to honor […]
  
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• Bonnaroo attendee killed after running into traffic on I-24

  11-06-2016 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man who was at the Bonnaroo Music Festival was killed early Saturday morning when he was hit while crossing Interstate 24.
  The Tennessee Highway Patrol told News 2 the man was running across I-24 near the Manchester exit when he ran into the side of a moving semi truck around 1 a.m.
  The victim, identified as 22-year-old Casey Young, of Louisville, was then hit by a Jeep, according to the THP.
  Deputies said Young had no identification on him and investigators ar
  
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• Colorado Parks and Wildlife euthanizes 14 bears this year

  11-06-2016 19:43
  
  DENVER — Colorado wildlife officials are reminding the public to secure food and trash as they have already had to euthanize 14 black bears this year. The Denver Post reports (http://dpo.st/1XOb8jy ) that Colorado Parks and Wildlife typically relocates about 100 bears each year and euthanizes another 100. Spokeswoman Jennifer Churchill says with 14 bears […]
  
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• With women in combat, taking the ‘man’ out of job titles

  11-06-2016 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Engineman? Yeoman? Not so fast. Now that women will be allowed to serve in all combat jobs, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are dropping “man” from some of their job titles to make them inclusive and gender-neutral.
  Much like the term “fireman” has evolved to “firefighter” and “policeman” to “police officer,” an engineman could be called an engine technician and a yeoman could be called an administrative specia
  
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• Bicyclist killed in collision at Tucson intersection

  11-06-2016 19:00
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. — Tucson police say a bicyclist was killed after being hit by a truck. Authorities say the incident happened Friday around 2 p.m. in the area of East Prince Road and North 1st Avenue. According to police, 34-year-old Miguel Angel Quintero’s bicycle was next to the truck traveling the same direction. Both the […]
  
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• Tesla to release lower-priced versions of Model S car

  11-06-2016 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla said Thursday that it has started selling a cheaper version of its Model S car in an attempt to make its electric vehicles more affordable for more people.
  The new version, called the Model S 60, starts at $66,000. An all-wheel drive version of the Model S 60 will start at $71,000. Both cost less that the current Model S 90D, which starts at $89,500.
  Tesla said that when tax incentives and gas-savings are taken into account, the Model S 60 will have an effective cost
  
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• With ethics conviction, Alabama House speaker loses office

  11-06-2016 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s conviction on ethics charges automatically removes him from office and could mean years in prison for the powerful Republican.
  Friday night, a jury found the one-time GOP star guilty of 12 counts of public corruption for using the influence and prestige of his political stature to benefit his companies and clients. He faces up to 20 years in prison for each count.
  The jury, which reached the verdict after nearly seven hours of
  
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• Officer to be fired for challenging arrested man to fight

  11-06-2016 18:23
  
  SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio police officer is set to be fired for an incident in which he challenged a man he had arrested to a fight. The San Antonio Express-News reports (http://bit.ly/1S05F04 ) Officer Matthew Belver was given an indefinite suspension last month for the August incident. According to dashcam video obtained by […]
  
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• Escondida Lake fire scorches 1,000 acres

  11-06-2016 17:46
  
  A wildfire in Socorro County has burned about 1,000 acres and destroyed two homes.
  
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• Investigation into fatal Winslow police shooting completed

  11-06-2016 17:36
  
  PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Public Safety has completed its investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a Winslow police officer. DPS spokesman Raul Garcia Jr. said Friday that the agency submitted its findings to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, which is conducting an independent review of the case. Garcia did not […]
  
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• French artist discovers US by painting a stranger a week

  11-06-2016 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  BOSTON (AP) — New to Boston, Parisian artist Aurélie Galois took a deep breath, gathered her oil paints and ventured forth on a unique mission to get acquainted with her adoptive city: Every Friday, for an entire year, she painted a portrait of a stranger.
  Along the way, she poked holes in her own preconceptions about Americans. The results — “Friday Face,” a collection of all 52 spontaneous works and the poignant handwritten vignettes Galois scribbled about each o
  
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• Body of swimmer who went missing in South Padre Island found

  11-06-2016 17:18
  
  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Authorities have recovered the body of a teenager who had gone missing after swimming on South Padre Island in South Texas. The Brownsville Herald reports (http://bit.ly/1szQUwr ) the body of 17-year-old Mario Alberto Silva was found Friday morning after it had washed ashore. Silva went missing shortly after noon on […]
  
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• Police activity closes roads in southeast Albuquerque

  11-06-2016 16:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police is responding to an incident in southeast Albuquerque.
  Police are near Trumbull and Monroe. Crews on scene say the road at Trumbull and Monroe is being closed off.
  Information is limited at this time. KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
  Filed under: Albuquerque - Metro, Home, News
  
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• Today in History: June 11

  11-06-2016 16:09 via krqe.com
  
  Today is Saturday, June 11, the 163rd day of 2016. There are 203 days left in the year.
  Today’s Highlights in History:
  On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Independence calling for freedom from Britain.
  On this date:
  In 1509, England’s King Henry VIII married his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
  In 1770, Captain James Cook, commander of the British ship Endeavour, discovered the Great Barrier Reef off Australia by running onto it.
  In
  
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• Updated: Police: Rancher lassos bike thief outside Oregon Wal-Mart

  11-06-2016 15:37
  
  EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A rancher jumped on his horse Friday morning and lassoed a man who was trying to steal a bicycle in the parking lot of an Oregon Wal-Mart, police said. Robert Borba was at the Eagle Point store loading dog food and a camping tent into his truck when he heard a […]
  
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• Summer festival held at Cottonwood Mall

  11-06-2016 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Do you love a good barbeque? Cottonwood Grill has just the thing.
  Saturday at noon, their summer festival kicks off at the Cottonwood Mall.
  It runs from noon to six.
  Tickets are $5 for general admission- that’s anyone over the age of 3. Ten dollars will buy you the celebration pass. That gets you a glass and 10 beer, wine or cocktail samples. For 20 bucks, get the summer lovers pass.
  There will be food, drinks, and music.
  The event benefits Animal Huma
  
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• Updated: Ahead of Rio, runners re-enact ancient games

  11-06-2016 15:32
  
  NEMEA, Greece — Fifty-five days before the Games begin in Rio de Janeiro, athletes from around the world are taking part in very different kind of sporting tournament in southern Greece. Think of it as the no-frills Olympics: No national teams. No medals. No shoes. Wearing only white tunics and running barefoot, athletes competed Saturday […]
  
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• Sandia pitcher Gillespie leads North to Game 1 all-star series win

  11-06-2016 15:31
  
  LAS CRUCES – Sandia pitcher Drew Gillespie wanted the ball for Game 1 of the 41st annual Bob Ogas North/South All-Star Classic. And the University of New Mexico signee made the most of one his final games as a high schooler, shutting down the South All-Star hitters. Gillespie gave up no runs and just one […]
  
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• Breaking: ‘The Voice’ singer Christina Grimmie dies after shooting

  11-06-2016 15:31
  
  A gunman opened fire at a Florida concert venue as a onetime star of “The Voice” signed autographs for fans after a show, killing the performer before fatally shooting himself, officials said Saturday. A publicist for Christina Grimmie, Heather Weiss, said in an email early Saturday that “we can confirm that Christina has passed and […]
  
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• Updated: Archaeologist points to hidden monument in Jordan’s Petra

  11-06-2016 15:30
  
  AMMAN, Jordan — Satellite and drone images have led to a new discovery in the ancient city of Petra — a massive man-made stone platform hidden under sand. The platform might have been used for ceremonial purposes because it was fronted on one side by columns and a monumental staircase, said Christopher A. Tuttle, executive […]
  
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• Nashville woman buys home; Seller won’t move out

  11-06-2016 15:25 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Buying your first home is supposed to be a happy time. It began that way for a Nashville woman until the seller refused to leave.
  “It’s been a nightmare,” said homeowner Tamara Holloway. “The seller has essentially pirated my house.”
  The seller is Justin McCrory. He says he’s lived in the property for four years and has every right to still be there.
  “The transaction went through and they’re getting a good clean prop
  
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• A teen, a puppy and a wish granted

  11-06-2016 15:23 via krqe.com
  
  OKEMOS, Mich. (WLNS) – “It’s so exciting and great because I saw his little face and it was, it was just made me smile,” 17 year old Storm Miller said.
  For Miller, taking 9-week old puppy “Murphy” home is something he’s been looking forward to.
  “Ever since I heard or made the decision I want a puppy they were like we can do this for you,” Miller mentioned.
  He’s talking about “Make a Wish” Michigan. This organization decided
  
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• Pride Parade will close part of Central Ave today

  11-06-2016 12:00
  
  ABQ Ride will temporarily detour six routes this morning to accommodate the annual Albuquerque Pride Parade.
  
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• Rural rehab program gives women a second chance

  11-06-2016 09:45
  
  Women in rural areas do not have access to drug rehab programs
  
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• Sandoval treasurer fends off challenge

  11-06-2016 09:44
  
  Nearly 23,000 vote in primary election
  
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• Prosecutor: Benner murder suspect was armed robber

  11-06-2016 09:44
  
  Judge to decide if evidence of prior ‘bad acts’ can be permitted at trial
  
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• Los Ranchos OKs new animal control laws

  11-06-2016 09:44
  
  Ordinance focuses on the well-being and health of animals in the village
  
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• Governing body approves code of conduct with several amendments

  11-06-2016 09:44
  
  Vote is unanimous, but councilors disagree on need for changes
  
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• Obama has taken executive order to new, dangerous level

  11-06-2016 08:05
  
  The next president is likely to continue this worrisome tendency
  
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• Editorial: Patient transfer deal helps UNMH, Lovelace, patients

  11-06-2016 08:05
  
  Relief is on the way for the ever-crowded emergency room at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
  
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• Editorial: Bernalillo’s camera policy worth 1,000 words, sheriff

  11-06-2016 08:05
  
  The Town of Bernalillo has joined departments that are setting the example for responsive and responsible policing.
  
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• Does the ‘entertainment’ factor justify exploitation?

  11-06-2016 08:05
  
  Sure, animals in zoos (and other parks) don’t suffer as much as they did — but do we really need zoos?
  
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• A more-inclusive Trump could win all

  11-06-2016 08:05
  
  NEW YORK – If there is one explanation for Donald Trump's success it is this: Unlike most Republicans, he fights back.
  
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• Investigator finds pattern of Albuquerque police discarding suspects’ personal belongings

  11-06-2016 07:47
  
  Albuquerque's police Civilian Police Oversight Agency is recommending that  officers be reminded at their roll calls to not throw away the personal property of suspects.
  
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• Escondida Lake fire scorches 90 acres

  11-06-2016 07:05
  
  Forecasted rain overnight is expected to help firefighters fight a blaze that started near Escondida Lake in Socorro County on Friday.
  
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• Bounce houses good for summer fun, but be careful which companies you choose

  11-06-2016 06:36
  
  Bounce houses are a great and popular way to entertain the kids for a few hours, especially during the summer.But type "bounce house blows away" into a search engine and you may start second guessing them.
  
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• APD horses caught in Trump violence honored by city

  11-06-2016 06:34
  
  There was no shortage of outrage about the violent riot that happened after Donald Trump's rally in Albuquerque, especially for those who heard some police horses were hit by rocks.
  
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• Police: Driver with gunshot wound crashed into 2 vehicles

  11-06-2016 06:30
  
  A man driving with a gunshot wound to his arm crashed into two vehicles on Central Ave. near Eubank Friday afternoon.
  
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• Police: Suspected burglar shot by Rio Rancho homeowner was 15-year-old Albuquerque boy

  11-06-2016 06:29
  
  Rio Rancho police on Friday named the burglary suspect who was shot by a Rio Rancho homeowner early Wednesday morning as a 15-year-old Albuquerque boy.
  
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• Paul Konerko is in The Sports Office

  11-06-2016 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Former Chicago White Sox and Albuquerque Dukes great Paul Konerko shares about his past career and induction into the Albuquerque Baseball Hall of Fame in, “The Sports Office.” Konerko played 18 seasons in the majors.
  Most of his time was spent as a first baseman with the Chicago White Sox. Konerko played third base for the Dukes. His best season in a Dukes uniform came in 1997 when he hit 37 home runs and was named Pacific Coast League Most Valuable Player
  
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