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• Adoption event for wild horses to be held in Silver City

  16-06-2017 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of wild horses and burros are going up for adoption.
  The Bureau of Land Management is holding an adoption event next weekend in Silver City.
  The animals once roamed free on public lands, but were removed to maintain healthy herds and protect resources.
  The two-day event runs June 23 from noon until 6 p.m. and June 24 from 8 a.m. until noon.
  All animals will be available for a minimum fee of $125.
  For more information, click here. 
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• Auto Ambush: Extended interview with 1959 Cadillac owner

  16-06-2017 23:32
  
  Take an inside look at one of the longest and highly-styled cars to ever come out of Detroit!
  
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• Trump financial disclosure form released

  16-06-2017 23:31
  
  From his Mar-a-Lago estate to a New Jersey golf club and luxury Washington hotel, here's how much income President Donald Trump recently made.
  
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• Police searching for man accused of shooting Hobbs woman

  16-06-2017 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The search is on for a man police say shot a woman at a Hobbs apartment complex.
  It happened early Thursday morning at the Avalon Apartments on East Broadway. Police say when officers arrived they found Ashley Thompson with a gunshot wound.
  Witnesses told investigators after the shooting they saw a man run out of the apartment and leave in a white four-door hatchback.
  If you have any information, you’re asked to call Hobbs police.
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• Chocolate milk definitely doesn't come from brown cows -- but some adults think otherwise

  16-06-2017 23:26
  
  Some adults don't know where chocolate milk comes from, and we're a little concerned.
  
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• A man was severely burned after falling into a hot spring at Yellowstone

  16-06-2017 23:22
  
  And it's not the first time this has happened.
  
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• Shooting injures 2 girls at school playground in Chicago

  16-06-2017 23:02
  
  Two children were shot on a school playground Friday in Chicago.
  
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• Climber dies of unknown illness descending Alaska mountain

  16-06-2017 22:59
  
  Denali's summit is at 20,310 feet (6,190-meters).
  
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• Many Cuban exiles embrace Trump policy but want more

  16-06-2017 22:34
  
  Those favoring greater opening with Cuba say the president's decision is a setback for improved relations and business.
  
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• Bonobos fans aren't happy about the Walmart takeover

  16-06-2017 22:33
  
  After the online men's clothing brand agreed to be acquired by Walmart for $310 million, customers took to Bonobos' social media pages to voice concerns about the deal.
  
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• New Mexico unemployment rate drops slightly to 6.6 percent

  16-06-2017 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s unemployment rate is down slightly.
  The Department of Workforce Solutions reports that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 6.6% in May, down from 6.7% in both April of this year and May of last year.
  The department reports that nonfarm payroll employment grew by 7,500 jobs, or just under 1 percent, between May 2016 and May 2017 while eight industries added jobs and five posted losses.
  According to the department, the jo
  
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• Tulsa college officials confirm death of women's basketball player

  16-06-2017 22:27
  
  An Oral Roberts women's basketball player has died, school officials have confirmed.
  
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• Minnesota police officer acquitted of charges in black motorist's shooting

  16-06-2017 22:20
  
  Castile's death garnered widespread attention after his girlfriend broadcast the shooting's aftermath on Facebook Live.
  
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• What we know about suspect in deadly shooting spree

  16-06-2017 22:16
  
  According to authorities, 21-year-old Damian Herrera shot and killed his mother, stepfather and stepbrother, with whom he lived, before leaving their La Madera home.
  
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• Pastor's burned body found outside Oklahoma church

  16-06-2017 22:15
  
  Chickasha police are investigating after a pastor's burned body was found near a church, officials said.
  
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• University of New Mexico's new basketball arena name decided

  16-06-2017 21:48
  
  The home-remodeling company that purchased the naming rights of University of New Mexico's basketball arena has decided on a new name, but the longstanding tradition of "the Pit" is still alive.
  
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• Doctors: Scalise in critical condition but they are 'encouraged' by his improvement

  16-06-2017 21:43
  
  Doctors at MedStar Washington Hospital, where Rep. Scalise remains in critical condition, discussed his condition on Friday saying that they believed he would be in the hospital for a considerable amount of time, possibly weeks.
  
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• TSA tests better bomb-detecting scanners for carry-ons

  16-06-2017 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Security screeners are testing a 3-D scanner to inspect carry-on bags, a measure they hope will improve their ability to detect bombs and maybe shorten lines at the checkpoint.
  The Transportation Security Administration said Thursday that it is testing computed tomography, or CT, scanning at one checkpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
  The technology is already used for screening checked luggage, but the cost and larger size of the CT scanners have held back th
  
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• Sandy Hook families' lawyer makes heartfelt appeal to NBC to cancel Alex Jones interview

  16-06-2017 21:35
  
  The interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is scheduled to run Father's Day.
  
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• Local shopping tips for Father's Day gifts

  16-06-2017 21:19
  
  In this video, Erica Zucco talks with Howie Kaibel, Community Manager for Yelp Albuquerque, about local Father’s Day gifts to check out in the Nob Hill area.
  
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• Here's why hot coffee is better than cold brew

  16-06-2017 21:13
  
  One has more caffeine than the other.
  
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• Family gives back after mother almost died during childbirth

  16-06-2017 21:01
  
  The birth of a baby born June 16, 2016, almost led to the death of his mother who was eight months pregnant at the time.
  
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• More firefighters called to battle 700 acre-Cajete Fire

  16-06-2017 20:58
  
  Santa Fe National Forest Service officials Friday said the Cajete Fire remains at 700 acres and zero percent containment, and more resources are expected later in the day to help tackle the blaze.
  
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• China, SKorea put missile rift on hold to join AIIB meeting

  16-06-2017 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — China and South Korea put aside hard feelings over Beijing’s objections to a U.S. anti-missile system to join an annual meeting Friday on the South Korean island of Jeju of a China-backed Asian lending bank.
  Chinese finance minister Xiao Jie and his Indian counterpart Arun Jaitley were among those attending the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s second annual meeting, which will wrap up over the weekend.
  South Korean officials said finance minister
  
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• A parking space in Hong Kong sold for $664,300

  16-06-2017 20:48
  
  No, that's not a typo.
  
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• Trump unveils new restrictions on travel, business with Cuba

  16-06-2017 20:44
  
  The Trump administration will begin strictly enforcing the authorized exemptions that allow travel between the U.S. and Cuba and prohibit commerce with Cuban businesses owned by the military and intelligence services.
  
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• Oregon becomes 1st state to offer third gender option IDs

  16-06-2017 20:28
  
  The process of adding the X option was kicked off last summer by a court order in the state.
  
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• Trump: 'Scalise took a bullet for all of us'

  16-06-2017 20:24
  
  "Our country will perhaps become closer, more unified," the president said.
  
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• 'Backing the Blue' event to be held this weekend

  16-06-2017 20:18
  
  A 'Backing the Blue' event will be held this weekend to raise money for the 10-82 Foundation.
  
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• Shania Twain just released her first single in five years

  16-06-2017 20:14
  
  The single is off her first new album in 15 years!
  
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• Travel tips to make summer vacations easier

  16-06-2017 20:11
  
  Traveling can be stressful, but these tips help you plan ahead.
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers take Governor Martinez to court

  16-06-2017 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Top New Mexico lawmakers are going after the governor in state district court Friday.
  According to the lawsuit, legislators are arguing 10 bills Governor Martinez vetoed during this year’s legislative session should become law.
  They argue Gov. Martinez didn’t follow proper veto procedures, which includes not specifying her objections to the bills.
  They also argue the other bills in question were not vetoed within a three-day deadline.
  Gov. Martin
  
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• LIVE: Trump unveils new restrictions on travel, business with Cuba

  16-06-2017 20:05
  
  The president is talking in Miami about the new direction of the U.S. regarding Cuba.
  
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• Man shoves finger down 5-month-old’s throat, causes serious injury, deputies say

  16-06-2017 19:59
  
  A man is accused of shoving his finger down his 5-month-old's throat, seriously injuring her, and the mother is accused of not protecting her child, deputies say.
  
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• Cajete Fire: Raw Video from Sky News 13

  16-06-2017 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  JEMEZ, N.M. (KRQE) – The Cajete fire located on both sides of New Mexico Highway 4 along the southern boundary of the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
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  Cajete Fire: 650 acres burned, zero percent contained
  Albuquerque expected to hit triple-digit heat
  Cajete Fire: Photos
  Cajete Fire: What you need to know
  So far the fire has burned about 700 acres.
  The fire runs along the East Fork of the Jemez River and is west of the burn scars from the 2011 Las Conchas Fire.
  Currently, t
  
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• Watch stranded beluga whale's rescue

  16-06-2017 19:51
  
  A team of biologists and researchers helped rescue the creature in Canada.
  
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• The 50 worst cities to live in

  16-06-2017 19:48
  
  Should you move to this city or away from it? Financial publication 24/7 Wall St. looked at federal data to give you insights.
  
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• Pennsylvania doctor removes wrong testicle, jury awards victim $870,000

  16-06-2017 19:38
  
  The jury found that the doctor who performed the surgery was "recklessly indifferent" in his treatment of the patient.
  
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• Man in custody after killing spree ends in 5 deaths

  16-06-2017 19:30
  
  Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan, and New Mexico State Police chief Pete Kassetas tell KOAT that Damian Herrera was arrested late Thursday evening.
  
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• Bonita fire at 4000 acres; smoke levels remain high

  16-06-2017 19:21
  
  A fire in the Carson Forest west of Taos continues to cause health alerts for the area and hazy conditions throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
  
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• 'Bachelor in Paradise' contestant says he was fired from his job

  16-06-2017 19:20
  
  DeMario Jackson had earlier released a statement saying he had been defamed
  
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• Millions of Samsung mobile device owners' personal data may be at risk

  16-06-2017 19:03
  
  The company allowed one of its domains to expire in 2014, giving hackers the ability to gain access to tablets and smartphones.
  
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• Report: Hostage pulled over in southwest Albuquerque

  16-06-2017 18:50
  
  A woman suing the Albuquerque Police department says she was chained and beaten for two weeks by her boyfriend. Tonight, a police report puts her at a traffic stop when she supposedly was still a prisoner.
  
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• Dramatic video: Officers brave fire, explosions to rescue driver

  16-06-2017 18:44
  
  Newly released body camera video shows heroic Titusville, Fla., police officers braving fire and explosions to save a man from a burning car.
  
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• Zoo's adorable baby elephant enjoys her first bath

  16-06-2017 17:52
  
  Someone is a big fan of bath time!
  
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• Judge announces verdict in texting suicide case

  16-06-2017 17:35
  
  Judge Lawrence Moniz announced his decision Friday in Bristol Juvenile Court in the trial of Michelle Carter.
  
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• Good Samaritan chases down suspect who stole woman's purse

  16-06-2017 17:35
  
  A man came to the rescue of a woman who had her purse stolen.
  
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• Semi truck spills gasoline on I-40

  16-06-2017 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A semi fuel tank has spilled gallons of gasoline on I-40 West at San Mateo.
  Several gallons are on the right shoulder.
  According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the incident is in the right lane of traffic.
  No other information is known at this time.APD and AFD working a situation on I40 Eastbound at San Mateo, they incident is in the right lane of traffic.
  — Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) June 16, 2017
   
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• Semi fuel spill on I-40

  16-06-2017 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A semi fuel tank has spilled gallons of gasoline on I-40 West at San Mateo.
  Several gallons are on the right shoulder.
  According to the Albuquerque Police Department, the incident is in the right lane of traffic.
  No other information is known at this time.APD and AFD working a situation on I40 Eastbound at San Mateo, they incident is in the right lane of traffic.
  — Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) June 16, 2017
   
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• Cajete Fire: Photos

  16-06-2017 17:27 via krqe.com
  
  JEMEZ, N.M. (KRQE) – The Cajete Fire ripped through 650 acres in the Jemez Mountains and has evacuated several people from their homes. Crews are working to contain the blaze but it is currently at 0% containment.
  Read more:
  Cajete Fire: What you need to know
  Albuquerque expected to hit triple-digit heat
  Cajete Fire: 650 acres burned, zero percent contained Sandoval County Deputies evacuating residents near Jemez due to fireFiled under: Home, New Mexico, News, Photo Galleries
  
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