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• Tentative trial date for Phoenix mom accused of killing sons

  01-08-2016 23:54
  
  PHOENIX — A tentative trial date has been set for early next year for a Phoenix woman accused of fatally stabbing and partially dismembering her three young sons two months ago. Octavia Rogers had an initial pretrial conference Monday in Maricopa County Superior Court where a judge set a tentative trial date of Feb. 16. […]
  
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• PRC considering sanctions against Farmington-area water company

  01-08-2016 23:48
  
  Estella Atencio was filling a pitcher with water when she noticed a strange brown sediment swirl around the glass before settling to the bottom. “I thought nothing of it,” Atencio said. “I used it to water the plants.” Then she and her family began experiencing nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. A few days later, a notice […]
  
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• Updated: New Mexico governor hits Trump over Gold Star mother remarks

  01-08-2016 23:47
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez — the nation’s only Latina governor and the chair of the Republican Governors Association — is joining a chorus of Republican lawmakers in disavowing Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms of a bereaved military family. New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez on Monday called Army Capt. Humayun Khan an American […]
  
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• Virgin Galactic says new license is `important milestone’

  01-08-2016 23:39
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration has granted Virgin Galactic a commercial license to operate its SpaceShipTwo — the latest milestone in the aspiring spaceline’s quest to one day fly from New Mexico’s Spaceport America. The new operator license reauthorizes Virgin Galactic to continue its commercialization process after its spaceship broke up during a rocket-powered test flight […]
  
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• Updated: Good chances of heavy rain in ABQ, monsoon plume setting up

  01-08-2016 23:26
  
  Just when some meteorologists were about to give up on the monsoon season, it kicked in, dropping mo ...
  
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• Wellness fair aims to keep ABQ healthy

  01-08-2016 23:24
  
  An upcoming wellness fair will help Albuquerque families have fun while staying healthy.
  
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• Gov. Martinez disavows Trump over Khan family criticism

  01-08-2016 23:20
  
  The nation's only Latina governor is joining a chorus of Republican lawmakers in disavowing Donald Trump's repeated criticisms of a bereaved military family.
  
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• NM Health Connections suing feds over risk adjuster in Affordable Care Act

  01-08-2016 23:06
  
  New Mexico Health Connections filed a lawsuit Monday against two federal departments over a facet to the federal Affordable Care Act it says is unfairly disadvantaging smaller insurance companies that are forced to pay money to larger companies.
  
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• Judge blocks North Dakota’s voter identification law

  01-08-2016 22:39
  
  BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge in North Dakota has blocked the state’s voter identification law after it was challenged by a group of American Indians. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland issued a temporary restraining order Monday. Hovland wrote that the state could easily fix the problem by letting voters file affidavits or declarations if […]
  
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• Updated: Russian helicopter shot down in Syria, killing all 5 onboard

  01-08-2016 22:15
  
  MOSCOW — Rebels in Syria shot down a Russian combat helicopter Monday amid fierce fighting around Aleppo, killing all five people on board in the deadliest single incident for the Russian military since it became embroiled in Syria’s civil war 10 months ago. The helicopter downing came as the Syrian army, under Russian air cover, […]
  
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• Updated: Gold Star families to Trump: Apologize for comments to Khans

  01-08-2016 22:15
  
  Their sons were killed in Iraq about a week apart. So when Karen Meredith heard the grieving parents of a decorated Muslim Army officer being belittled by Donald Trump, she cried. Meredith said she hadn’t wept over her son’s death for a long time, but the Republican presidential nominee “ripped the wounds right open again.” […]
  
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• Overnight crash leaves one person dead

  01-08-2016 22:15
  
  One person died in an overnight crash on I-25 near the Sunport. Albuquerque Police Department officers say they found a person trapped inside a vehicle when they got to the scene.
  
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• Today in History: August 1

  01-08-2016 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  Today is Monday, Aug. 1, the 214th day of 2016. There are 152 days left in the year.
  Today’s Highlight in History:
  On Aug. 1, 1966, Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, an engineering student at the University of Texas in Austin, went on an armed rampage that killed 14 people, most of whom were shot by Whitman while he was perched in the clock tower of the main campus building. Whitman, who had also slain his wife and mother hours earlier, was finally gunned down by police.
  On this date:
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• Updated: Gawker founder Nick Denton has filed for personal bankruptcy

  01-08-2016 21:50
  
  NEW YORK — Gawker founder Nick Denton filed for personal bankruptcy Monday in the aftermath of a Florida jury’s awarding $140 million to Hulk Hogan in a privacy case revolving around a sex tape posted on Gawker.com. As a result of the verdict, which is being appealed, Gawker’s parent company has gone into bankruptcy and […]
  
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• Criminal investigation into Gold King mine spill underway

  01-08-2016 21:47
  
  WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency’s internal watchdog says there is an ongoing criminal investigation into last year’s massive wastewater spill from an abandoned Colorado gold mine. EPA’s Office of Inspector General sent letters to members of Congress saying it couldn’t answer some questions about its review of the Gold King Mine spill without jeopardizing […]
  
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• Suspect in fatal downtown Austin shooting still at large

  01-08-2016 21:36
  
  AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police say a man suspected of opening fire in a crowded downtown entertainment district and killing one woman was likely aiming at someone else. Authorities said Monday the 24-year-old suspect remained at large, more than a day after the early Sunday morning shooting along Austin’s famed Sixth Street of music clubs. […]
  
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• Tensions between US, Turkey at a high point

  01-08-2016 21:29
  
  WASHINGTON — Tensions between the United States, its European allies and NATO member Turkey are at their highest point in recent history, prompting concerns about Turkey’s continued position as a stalwart member of the alliance and partner of the West in maintaining regional security. In the aftermath of last month’s failed coup, Turkey’s widespread crackdown […]
  
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• Proposal requiring UNM freshman to live on campus halted

  01-08-2016 20:46
  
   A proposal that would require hundreds of additional University of New Mexico first-year students to live in on-campus dorms is being set aside at least for now.
  
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• The Latest: Colin Rea heading back to San Diego Padres

  01-08-2016 20:45
  
  NEW YORK — The Latest on Major League Baseball’s deadline Monday for trades where players do not first have to pass through waivers (all times EDT): ___ 2:25 p.m. Colin Rea is heading back to the San Diego Padres after leaving with an injury in his first start since being traded to Miami. The Marlins […]
  
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• UNM regents panel tables proposal for on-campus dorm residency

  01-08-2016 20:42
  
  A proposal that would require hundreds of additional University of New Mexico first-year students to live in on-campus dorms is being set aside at least for now.
  
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• Health Connections sues feds over Obamacare payments

  01-08-2016 20:40
  
  New Mexico Health Connections sued the federal government Monday over a program that will force it to make a $14.6 million payment to larger insurance companies, which it says will drive up rates for next year. The lawsuit marks a big step for CEO Dr. Martin Hickey, a longtime advocate of the Affordable Care Act, […]
  
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• Virgin Galactic gets space tourism rocket operating license

  01-08-2016 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) – Virgin Galactic says it has received an operating license for its space tourism rocket from the Federal Aviation Administration.
  Virgin Galactic says the operating license awarded by the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation will ultimately permit commercial operations.
  The company said Monday the licensing process involved a review of the system’s design, safety analysis and flight trajectory analysis.
  Virgin Galatic’s first spaceship brok
  
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• ART construction halted after opponents file appeal

  01-08-2016 20:23
  
  Construction on the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project has been halted after opponents filed an appeal Sunday.
  
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• New: Starz to develop ‘Dirty Girls Social Club’ as series

  01-08-2016 20:14
  
  Albuquerque native Alisa Valdes became a best-selling author with her debut novel “The Dirty Girls Social Club” in 2003. Today, Starz announced it is developing the novel into a series. “This is actually happening,” Valdes said. “Starz sees potential in the series and it’s looking very promising.” “The Dirty Girls Social Club” follows six friends […]
  
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• Breaking: UNM athletics department has $1.54 million deficit

  01-08-2016 19:59
  
  The University of New Mexico athletics department on Monday reported a shortfall of more than $1.54 million for the 2016 fiscal year, which ended June 30. It marks the seventh time in the past nine years the department has finished in the red, though none of the prior deficits reached $700,000. Vice President for Athletics […]
  
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• Updated: States wrestle with how to regulate 3-wheeled autocycles

  01-08-2016 19:56
  
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. — It’s more than a motorcycle and less than a car. It’s an autocycle. And states are wrestling with how best to regulate this new type of vehicle. Rhode Island has joined dozens of other states in enacting rules classifying the autocycle and allowing drivers to operate one without a motorcycle license or […]
  
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• Court issues order halting ART construction while they consider appeal

  01-08-2016 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction on the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project is being postponed after an order issued Monday by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  Read the emergency court order here >>
  Opponents seeking to block the project were dealt a big blow last week when a federal judge ruled against them following a three day long hearing.
  In response, opponents of the controversial project filed an appeal which they said they hoped a judge w
  
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• Court issues order halting ART construction while judges consider appeal

  01-08-2016 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction on the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project is being postponed after an order issued Monday by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  Read the emergency court order here >>
  Opponents seeking to block the project were dealt a big blow Friday when a federal judge ruled against them following a three day long hearing.
  In response, opponents of the controversial project filed an appeal, which they hoped a judge would conside
  
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• Updated: Dread grew as messages to those on balloon went unanswered

  01-08-2016 19:37
  
  DALLAS — Among the 16 people who were killed in a hot air balloon crash in Texas over the weekend were a couple celebrating their 17th wedding anniversary and a researcher whose work focused on treating burn victims, grieving family members said. Authorities haven’t released the names of those who died when the balloon struck […]
  
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• Dog Head Fire area residents encouraged to get flood insurance

  01-08-2016 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is urging residents affected by the Dog Head Fire to obtain flood insurance.
  Both departments were notified that FEMA will provide insurance coverage for private properties affected by the fire.
  The Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 allows homeowners to apply for flood insurance properties that have potential for floodwater damage due to wildfire on federal lands.
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• Pilots’ union seeks ouster of Southwest CEO after IT outage

  01-08-2016 19:22
  
  DALLAS — Pilots’ union leaders are asking Southwest to replace CEO Gary Kelly because of the technology outage that caused the airline to cancel or delay thousands of flights in July. The union says Southwest is spending too much on buying back shares and not enough on updating its technology. The union said Monday that […]
  
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• Fort Collins police arrest 9 men for patronizing prostitutes

  01-08-2016 19:13
  
  FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Fort Collins police have arrested nine men they say were trying to arrange private meet-ups with prostitutes. The Coloradoan reports (http://noconow.co/2aSBMmf ) that officers posted advertisements on the escort sections of websites like Backpage and Craigslist. Officer Annie Hill says nine men responded and planned to meet women for sex at […]
  
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• Data shows uptick in shootings in Albuquerque

  01-08-2016 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Albuquerque police data shows there have been more shootings in the city during the first six months of 2016 than there were in the top half of 2015.
  The Albuquerque Journal reports that 130 shootings have been reported so far in 2016, a significant increase compared with 105 for the same period last year. If shootings continue at this pace, 2016 will replace 2015 as having the highest number of shooting calls in the past five years.
  Homicide Sgt. John Allen with t
  
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• Happier Meal? McDonald’s nixing some unpalatable ingredients

  01-08-2016 18:58
  
  NEW YORK — McDonald’s, which is trying to shake its image for serving processed junk food, said Monday it’s eliminating some unpalatable ingredients from its most popular menu items. That includes making Chicken McNuggets and other items without artificial preservatives, and removing high-fructose corn syrup from its burger buns. The changes come as the world’s […]
  
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• ABQ Rapid Transit faces new legal, political fights

  01-08-2016 18:58
  
  Opponents of Albuquerque Rapid Transit opened two new fronts in their battle against the project. In court, they filed an appeal that seeks to overturn the decision of U.S. District Judge Kenneth Gonzales, who issued an order late Friday denying the opponents’ request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent construction of the project. And […]
  
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• Updated: Historic Maryland town faces long recovery after flooding

  01-08-2016 18:57
  
  WASHINGTON — The picturesque Main Street of Ellicott City, Maryland, faces a monthslong recovery that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars after devastating flooding left two dead and damaged nearly every home and business along the road, officials said. The two died when the town about 14 miles west of Baltimore took on 6.5 […]
  
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• Breaking: UNM tables idea to make freshmen live on campus

  01-08-2016 18:52
  
  A University of New Mexico regents committee has abandoned a plan for now to require incoming freshm ...
  
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• Report: New Mexico water projects from 2014 remains unspent

  01-08-2016 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A state legislative committee says nearly 80 percent of New Mexico’s budget for water projects from 2014 remains unspent.
  The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee data is triggering another call for reform in handling capital construction initiatives.
  Committee staff said in a report released last week this is the highest percentage of idle money of its kind in the nation.
  Meanwhile, officials say the state needs more than $3
  
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• Couple accused of leaving toddler son to play ‘Pokemon Go’

  01-08-2016 18:37
  
  SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. — An Arizona couple are accused of leaving their 2-year-old son alone to go play the “Pokemon Go” smartphone game. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Brent Daley and 25-year-old Brianna Daley were arrested after a neighbor found the barefoot boy crying outside the couple’s home in a southeastern Phoenix […]
  
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• Historic Maryland town faces long recovery after flooding

  01-08-2016 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The picturesque Main Street of Ellicott City, Maryland, faces a monthslong recovery that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars after devastating flooding left two dead and damaged nearly every home and business along the road, officials said.
  The two died when the town about 14 miles west of Baltimore took on 6.5 inches of water Saturday night, most of it between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., sweeping away hundreds of cars, tearing away sidewalks and wrecking storefronts and bu
  
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• ART opponents file appeal after Friday's ruling

  01-08-2016 18:14
  
  The Coalition of Concerned Citizens to make ART Smart have filed an appeal after a judge denied motions to stall the project.
  
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• Governor: 14 Florida Zika cases likely caused by mosquito

  01-08-2016 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott asked Monday for a federal emergency response team to help the state combat the spread of the Zika virus in the U.S., saying the number of cases in Florida had increased to 14.
  The new cases are clustered in the same square-mile neighborhood in Miami-Dade County identified last week. Florida health officials said in a news release Monday they believe active transmissions of Zika are occurring only in that area.
  Officials announced four cases on Friday, believed
  
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• Israeli army identifies a new threat: ‘Pokemon Go’

  01-08-2016 17:55
  
  JERUSALEM — The Israeli military is warning its soldiers about a new threat: the widely popular mobile phone game “Pokemon Go.” The army said Monday it has banned its forces from playing the game on Israeli military bases due to security concerns. In a directive to soldiers and officers, the army warned the game activates […]
  
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• Police respond to calls about man pointing object at pedestrians, vehicles

  01-08-2016 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is in custody after walking around northwest Albuquerque with what witnesses thought was a gun.
  Albuquerque police say they received several calls just after 6:30 a.m. Monday about a man near Broadbent and Broadway pointing a gun at pedestrians and cars as they passed by.
  When officers arrived on scene, they spotted a man walking in circles holding an object. However, they say the object was actually a knife.
  The man was taken to the hospital for
  
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• Police: Man accused of pointing object at pedestrians, vehicles taken into custody

  01-08-2016 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say a man was taken into custody Monday morning after numerous reports of a male pointing an object at pedestrians and vehicles near Broadbent and Broadway.
  Police say 911 callers reported seeing the man pointing a gun at people in the area near Menaul. However, officers who arrived on scene say the object was actually a knife.
  Police say the man was taken into custody and eventually transported to a local hospital for a men
  
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• Updated: US launches airstrikes targeting IS in Libya

  01-08-2016 17:48
  
  WASHINGTON — The United States launched multiple airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Libya on Monday, opening a new, more persistent front against the group at the request of the United Nations-backed government, Libyan and U.S. officials said. Fayez Serraj, the head of the U.N.-brokered presidency council, said in a televised statement that American warplanes […]
  
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• Updated: Syrian child actor who rose to fame killed in city of Aleppo

  01-08-2016 17:44
  
  BEIRUT — The sitcom is a little like “I Love Lucy,” starring a comic housewife who gets into shenanigans and bickers with her husband. Except children play all the roles. And it all takes place in one of the historic stone houses in the old city of Aleppo, besieged by government forces in one of […]
  
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• AP poll: Regardless of vote, Americans see division ahead

  01-08-2016 17:44
  
  NEW YORK — A new poll shows about three out of four Americans believe Donald Trump will further divide the country if elected, but doubts remain about Hillary Clinton’s ability to unite as well. The survey released Monday by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found only about a third of people think […]
  
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• Rain expected to drench dry, hot New Mexico

  01-08-2016 17:34
  
  The National Weather Service says monsoons are expected to drench northern New Mexico and drop temperatures across the state.
  
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• Updated: Puerto Rico bondholders devastated, but see hope in US plan

  01-08-2016 17:28
  
  SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Attorney Santiago Mari sighed as he punched numbers into his calculator and saw the result. The value of his retirement account has dropped 75 percent due to the collapse in Puerto Rican bonds that make up much of his personal portfolio, he said. He’s long abandoned plans for an early […]
  
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