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• Medicare sets new patient safety goals for hospitals

  01-10-2016 23:31 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare is setting new goals for keeping hospitalized patients safe and reducing readmissions after patients are discharged.
  Hospitalization can be hazardous to your health, with risks like medication errors, falls and infections. And a lack of follow-through after patients are discharged can sometimes land them right back in the hospital.
  A concerted effort by Medicare and hospitals around the country since 2010 has led to substantial progress reducing both problems. Me
  
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• Family of missing climber issues statement after search called off

  01-10-2016 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of David Cook has issued a statement after the search for the experienced climber from Corrales was suspended near Aspen, Colorado.
  Cook, 49, went missing in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area last week. The last confirmed sighting of Cook was by a Forest Service employee the morning of Sept. 20 near Maroon Lake.
  The statement describes Cook as “an amazing father, husband, brother and son who places top priority to his wife and three kids.
  
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• Updated: Live blog: Lobos-Spartans

  01-10-2016 22:03
  
  Lobos 21, Spartans 13: After a 34-yard Chris Davis punt return sets UNM up at the San Jose State 42-yard line, Richard McQuarley finishes a four-play touchdown drive with a 9-yard run. There’s 11:13 left in the second quarter. After the first quarter: New Mexico 14, San Jose State 13. New Mexico will punt from […]
  
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• Updated: Boy, 6, dies days after South Carolina school shooting

  01-10-2016 21:58
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. — A 6-year-old boy who was critically wounded in a school shooting died Saturday, days after a 14-year-old boy opened fire on a school playground, authorities said. Jacob Hall had been fighting for his life at a hospital after a bullet struck him in a main artery in his leg, causing him a […]
  
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• Colorado gives marijuana candy a new look to avoid confusion

  01-10-2016 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (AP) — Wondering if that brownie contains pot? Colorado has you covered.
  A requirement that edible marijuana products come with a diamond-shaped stamp and the letters T-H-C — not just on the packaging but on the brownies, candies and other edibles themselves — takes effect Saturday.
  The rule referencing marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient was added after complaints that the treats look too much their non-intoxicating counterparts. It is the first such requirement i
  
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• Marijuana labs spawn lethal explosions across the country

  01-10-2016 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — An explosion that destroyed a New York City home and killed a firefighter has drawn attention to marijuana-making methods that are legal in many states — but can also be lethal.
  A New York fire battalion chief died responding to the blast Tuesday in a Bronx home that authorities say had been converted into an indoor marijuana farm. They’re investigating whether the alleged growers tampered with gas lines and mishandled other materials in ways that caused the exp
  
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• Updated: House resumes special session, passes crime bill

  01-10-2016 20:04
  
  With the Democratic-led Senate adjourned and headed home, the Republican-majority House resumed meeting in a special legislative session today. It began by debating a crime bill that expands an existing child abuse law.
  
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• House resumes special session, debates crime bill

  01-10-2016 20:04
  
  With the Democratic-led Senate adjourned and headed home, the Republican-majority House resumed meeting in a special legislative session today. It began by debating a crime bill that expands an existing child abuse law. Minority Democrats, however, said the House should set the crime legislation aside and instead focus exclusively on the budget fixes that the […]
  
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• California to ban some pesticides near schools

  01-10-2016 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — California is moving to ban farmers from spraying pesticides into the air near schools and day care centers under a newly proposed rule that will be among the nation’s toughest, regulators told The Associated Press.
  Crop dusters flying over fields, air-blasters spraying orchards and fumigants that risk blowing onto campuses will no longer be allowed within a quarter-mile of those facilities, said Brian Leahy, director of the state Department of Pesticide Regulat
  
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• Feds say they won’t evict sprawling pipeline protest camp

  01-10-2016 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The sprawling encampment that’s a living protest against the four-state Dakota Access pipeline has most everything it needs to be self-sustaining — food, firewood, fresh water and shelter. Everything, that is, except permission to be on the federal land in North Dakota.
  Federal officials say they won’t evict the Oceti Sakowin, or Seven Council Fires camp, due to free speech reasons, even though it’s on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land near the
  
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• Special shapes cow balloon Arabelle lifts off

  01-10-2016 18:16
  
  Arabelle, the special shapes cow balloon from Creamland Dairies, takes to the skies at Balloon Fiesta Park, Sat., Oct 1.
  
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• BCSO: Man arrested after firing at officers

  01-10-2016 18:12
  
  A man was arrested early Saturday morning after firing multiple shots at Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department officers, according to a BCSO spokeswoman. BCSO officers were at a county fuel station near 2nd Street and Alameda when they noticed a “suspicious person” near a ditch and decided to investigate, officer Felicia Romero said. Eric Pacheco, 38, […]
  
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• City skyline blinks in nightly ritual to cheer up sick kids

  01-10-2016 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — For one sparkling minute each night, skyscrapers, tugboats, hotels, a yacht club and police cruisers send a blinking goodnight message to sick kids inside a children’s hospital.
  A gesture that began with a single light six years ago has become a nightly display along the Providence River — and a highly anticipated ritual — inside Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
  “It’s special to know that people I don’t even know will take the ti
  
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• Historic power plant in Phoenix demolished

  01-10-2016 17:55
  
  PHOENIX — The last remnants of a historic power plant in Phoenix have been demolished. The Phoenix Power Plant off 43rd Avenue near Buckeye Road was imploded shortly after 7 a.m. Saturday. Emissions stacks of 200-feet and 135-feet and a water tower came down at the site of the plant that was originally built in […]
  
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• Shots fired at Bernalillo County Deputies in overnight encounter

  01-10-2016 17:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputies were fired upon during an encounter early Saturday morning.
  Deputies say that they encountered a suspicious person, later identified as 38-year-old Eric Pacheco, at about 1:00 a.m. north of 2nd and Alameda near a ditch bank. When they approached Pacheco, he brandished a handgun and fired multiple shots at deputies. Pacheco then fled the scene on foot and entered a nearby structure.
  BCSO called in SWAT and Crisis Negotiat
  
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• Did landmark laws from Congress enable high drug prices?

  01-10-2016 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are venting outrage over high prescription drug costs, but if Congress is looking for culprits, it might want to look in the mirror.
  Republican- and Democratic-controlled Congresses and presidents of both parties may have set the stage for the startling prices that have consumers on edge.
  In the last 13 years, Congress passed major legislation that expanded taxpayer-financed coverage for prescription drugs but lacked explicit mechanisms for dealing with costs, i
  
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• Football Friday Night Week 6

  01-10-2016 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  Week 6 of the high school football season went on Friday night. See all the highlights here »
  Filed under: Home, New Mexico, News, Sports Tagged: Football Friday, High School Sports
  
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• Surveillance video released in California police shooting

  01-10-2016 16:40 via krqe.com
  
  EL CAJON, Cali. (KRQE) – Saturday night crowds continued to protest in Southern California after the police shooting of a black man.
  Police have released new videos showing the controversial incident in the San Diego suburb.
  Security tape showed 38-year-old Alfred Olango walking erratically as officers Richard Gonsalvez and Josh McDaniel approach him. Then, it showed one officer fire his gun at Olango.
  A still frame showed Olango pointing a vaping device at police.
  Attorneys represent
  
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• Lobo Basketball Starts practice hungry for a MWC Title

  01-10-2016 16:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE , N.M. (KRQE) – Another year of University of New Mexico Men’s Basketball is now upon us as the 2016-2017 team started practice on Friday afternoon. We had the chance to speak with Coach Craig Neal and some players prior to that practice and get a feel on the upcoming season.
  Coach Neal was asked about not having his son Cullen Neal on the roster this year and he had this to say.
  “Cullen doesn’t play for me anymore, you will have to go to the Ole Miss press co
  
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• Suspicious person prompts SWAT situation, fires at deputies

  01-10-2016 16:23
  
  Bernalillo County Sheriff Officers observed a suspicious person around 1 a.m. Saturday at a gas station near Second Street north of Alameda Boulevard. 
  
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• Central closed while Albuquerque Fire Department responds to fire

  01-10-2016 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Department is responding to a fire in southeast Albuquerque.
  The fire is at 4 Hills Storage on Central west of Tramway. Traffic on Central is currently closed in both directions near Central and Dorado Pl NE.
  KRQE News 13 will update as more information is provided.
  Filed under: Albuquerque - Metro, Home, News
  
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• Central closed while AFD investigates fire

  01-10-2016 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Fire Department extinguished a fire in southeast Albuquerque Saturday morning.
  The fire was at 4 Hills Storage on Central west of Tramway. Traffic on Central is currently closed in both directions near Central and Dorado Pl NE.
  AFD said no injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.
  KRQE News 13 will update as more information is provided.
  Filed under: Albuquerque - Metro, Home, News
  
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• First balloon launches from Dawn Patrol

  01-10-2016 15:35
  
  In this video, Steve Stucker catches the first liftoff of the morning from Dawn Patrol during a weather forecast.
  
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• A photo gallery of an amazing start to Balloon Fiesta

  01-10-2016 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is known for being one of the most photographed events in the world. The sites and scenery are a photographers dream. View the photo gallery here >> A photo gallery of an amazing start to Balloon Fiesta (KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea)(KRQE Shelby Perea
  
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• Social Hub: #BalloonFiesta Day 1 takes flight

  01-10-2016 12:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2016 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is officially underway. People were already lining up at the gates at 4:00 a.m. and the anticipation could be seen around the entire park.
  The excitement for Balloon Fiesta was also seen all over social media. Here is what people are posting about #BalloonFiesta.I'm up! I'm up! Watching the balloons this morning! #albuquerque #NewMexico #BalloonFiesta
  — Queen Kandy (@Kandy_Baby_) October 1, 2016#Balloon
  
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• Updated: Pictures: 45th annual Balloon Fiesta kicks off

  01-10-2016 12:00
  
  The 45th annual Balloon Fiesta kicked off with great weather for a mass ascension Saturday.
  
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• Updated: Green flag for 45th annual Balloon Fiesta

  01-10-2016 12:00
  
  The 45th annual Balloon Fiesta kicked off with great weather for a mass ascension Saturday.
  
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• First day of 2016 Balloon Fiesta kicks off

  01-10-2016 12:00
  
    For the latest on conditions and updates from the Fiesta, download the Albuquerque Journal’s app here. Today’s Schedule Morning Session 6:00 a.m. – Dawn Patrol 6:00 a.m. – Laser Light Show 7:00 a.m. – Balloon Launch 8:00 a.m. – Chainsaw Carving Invitational until 11:30 am Evening Session 1:30 p.m. – Chainsaw Carving Invitational until […]
  
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• House panel OK’s death penalty reinstatement, other crime bills

  01-10-2016 09:18
  
  SANTA FE  — A bill to reinstate the death penalty that is sought by Gov. Susana Martinez squeaked through the House Judiciary Committee on a 7-6 vote late Friday, with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats opposed. The same committee also approved two other crime bills, voting 12-1 to expand an existing child abuse law, and 8-4 to […]
  
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• Senate calls it a special session after passing solvency package

  01-10-2016 09:05
  
  SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate adjourned shortly after midnight this morning after passing nearly a dozen budget-balancing measures in a flurry of special section action. Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, said the Senate acted responsibly on its primary focus, the state’s massive budget crunch. “We had a job to do,” Sanchez said […]
  
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• Breaking: Senate calls it a special session after passing solvency package

  01-10-2016 09:05
  
  SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate adjourned shortly after midnight this morning after passing nearly a dozen budget-balancing measures in a flurry of special section action. Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, said the Senate acted responsibly on its primary focus, the state’s massive budget crunch. “We had a job to do,” Sanchez said […]
  
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• Emotional testimony given during death penalty bill discussion

  01-10-2016 08:52
  
  A number of family members who lost loved ones and children to violence in New Mexico urged state House Judiciary Committee members Friday night to support three criminal-reform bills, which include reinstating the death penalty.
  
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• Prep football roundup: Artesia romps, Oñate surprises Mayfield

  01-10-2016 08:13
  
  ARTESIA 39, LOS LUNAS 21: At Bulldog Bowl in Artesia, Taylor Null threw three touchdowns passes to Tyler Greenwood, two in a huge first half as the Bulldogs (5-1) routed the visiting Tigers (5-1). O’maury Samuels’ 96-yard kickoff return for a score late in the game was probably the lone highlight for Los Lunas, which […]
  
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• Utilities director leaving Rio Rancho after 15-year career

  01-10-2016 08:05
  
  River’s Edge water leak issue to be fixed
  
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• Running pair attacked twice in eight days

  01-10-2016 08:05
  
  Report loose animals, city urges
  
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• Recreational program to be open to all RRPS students

  01-10-2016 08:05
  
  Riding horses, skiingamong activities on tap
  
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• Bernalillo administrator wins lifetime achievement award

  01-10-2016 08:05
  
  Maria Rinaldi, interim administrator for the Town of Bernalillo, was recently recognized for her service to the region.
  
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• Senior death rates from falls higher in New Mexico

  01-10-2016 07:45
  
  High altitude, hazards at home, weakness, vision changes may be contributing factors
  
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• A cautionary tale of romance and fraud

  01-10-2016 07:45
  
  State Supreme Court has reversed appellate decision and reinstated fraud conviction
  
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• No sign James Boyd was surrendering, police expert testifies

  01-10-2016 07:43
  
  Defense witness has no criticism of APD officers' responses at scene of fatal shooting
  
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• Updated: Senate approves measures to cut deficit

  01-10-2016 07:42
  
  House panel approves child abuse, ‘three strikes’ proposals
  
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• ‘Better than a roller coaster’: Kids experience hot air balloons with Albuquerque Aloft

  01-10-2016 07:41
  
  Cool! That was the single most-used word by kids at Mary Ann Binford Elementary School to describe the sight of a hot air balloon being inflated on the school's athletic field Friday.
  
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• Atrisco Heritage coach on leave over reports of misconduct

  01-10-2016 06:53
  
  A man with two different roles at an APS high school is on paid administrative leave.
  
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• Prep football: Rio Rancho routs Sandia, sets up showdown

  01-10-2016 06:39
  
  If Rio Rancho was looking ahead to next week’s showdown with arch-rival Cleveland, it certainly didn’t show.  The Rams overwhelmed Sandia in all facets to cruise to a 49-0 prep football victory at Wilson Stadium on Friday night, giving Rio Rancho its first shutout in what has been a dominant season. The Rams (6-0) scored […]
  
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• Prep football: Cleveland routs Atrisco Heritage

  01-10-2016 06:33
  
  RIO RANCHO — The second-ranked Cleveland Storm remained perfect after six games with a 49-21 prep football victory on Friday over visiting Atrisco Heritage Academy. Cleveland hosts unbeaten Rio Rancho (6-0) next Friday. The winless Jaguars (0-4) stayed close, catching the Storm (6-0) at 7- and then 14-all. But Cleveland scored five unanswered touchdowns, two […]
  
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• KRQE Cares shoe drive sends over 500 kids home with new shoes

  01-10-2016 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 500 kids are sporting new shoes Friday, thanks to generous donors.
  KRQE partnered up with the Assistance League of Albuquerque for the “KRQE Cares” shoe drive at the Janet Kahn School of Integrated Arts Friday.
  News 13’s own Dean Staley and Kristen Currie were there to help fit kids in need with new shoes and socks made possible by donors at Payless Shoe Stores and during last month’s KRQE phone drive.
  Five more events are p
  
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• Extra content for ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ filmed at KOB studio

  01-10-2016 06:29
  
  It’s not every day we have some extremely famous actors showing up at our doorstep, but last summer it happened.
  
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• New: Senate OK’s bill delaying corporate tax cut on 21-20 vote

  01-10-2016 06:23
  
  SANTA FE — The Senate narrowly approved a bill that delays a scheduled cut in the state’s corporate income tax rate, voting 21-20 in favor of the legislation. Two Democratic senators, John Sapien of Corrales and Clemente Sanchez of Grants, joined Senate Republicans in voting against the measure, which would keep the state’s corporate income […]
  
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• Balloon Fiesta officials prepare for Albuquerque’s largest event

  01-10-2016 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque’s biggest event of the year kicks off in just hours, and balloonists, vendors and Balloon Fiesta officials have been busy all day Friday.
  More than 500 balloons are set to ascend this year, with more than 100 vendors on the ground.
  Officials say there’s lots to look forward to with many balloons making first appearances.
  Also new this year, a trolley system to help visitors get around the park.
  KRQE News 13 will be live from the
  
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