Albuquerque news

• Albuquerque mayor, fire officials encourage firework safety

  20-06-2017 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As you and your family gear up for the Fourth of July, city officials are helping make sure you celebrate safely.
  The mayor and the Albuquerque Fire Department are encouraging you to enjoy the big, public firework displays instead of buying and lighting your own fireworks.
  AFD says if you do buy fireworks, buy locally to ensure that they are legal.
  “If you buy locally they will all say ‘caution,’ that is the purpose of our inspectors. They&rsquo
  
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• Teen arrested after stealing vehicle, ramming into police cruisers

  20-06-2017 23:48
  
  Albuquerque police said the suspect was driving recklessly toward construction workers and people walking on sidewalks.
  
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• Sky 7 flies over police activity in NE Albuquerque

  20-06-2017 23:47
  
  A juvenile has been taken to a local hospital for an evaluation after being accused of stealing a vehicle and hitting multiple police vehicles.
  
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• Belgian authorities ‘neutralize’ individual after failed bombing attempt

  20-06-2017 23:44
  
  The Brussels prosecutor's office said there appeared to be no civilian injuries or deaths from a train station explosion.
  
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• 167 people paid it forward at a McDonald's on Father's Day

  20-06-2017 23:38
  
  One simple act of kindness can spark a chain reaction of charity -- and a McDonald's drive-thru in Indiana proved it on Father's Day.
  
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• Investigators ID Roswell man found dead in tree

  20-06-2017 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Investigators have confirmed the identity of a Roswell man found dead in a tree.
  They say it was, in fact, 30-year-old Sergio Salas who had gone missing about two weeks earlier.
  Salas’ mom said he would often wander off and liked to climb trees.
  The Office of the Medical Investigator says there were no outward signs of trauma and is still trying to determine how Salas died.
   
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• Human Project wants to collect data on 10,000 New Yorkers for 20 years

  20-06-2017 23:24
  
  Would you share everything about yourself for science?
  
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• Trump to China: Thanks for trying with North Korea

  20-06-2017 23:11
  
  On Tuesday, Trump upended much of that works in 140 characters, tweeting that Chinese efforts have "not worked out."
  
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• ‘Dino Derby’ brings smiles to seniors

  20-06-2017 22:47
  
  It’s off to the races for a group of senior citizens at a central Iowa retirement home, and their racing stock of choice -- small wooden dinosaurs.
  
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• New charter school helps bridge athletics and academics

  20-06-2017 22:34
  
  A new school opening this fall aims to help kids apply their passion for athletics to academics.
  
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• Daniel Day-Lewis just quit acting

  20-06-2017 22:29
  
  Fingers crossed he's just prepping for a role in which he plays a retired actor...
  
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• Closure order issued for area around Cajete Fire

  20-06-2017 22:25
  
  JEMEZ MOUNTAINS, N.M. --Forest Service officials issued a closure order Wednesday for the approximately 1,400 acres on the Jemez Ranger District burned by the Cajete Fire.
  
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• Beachcomber finds possible 1715 treasure

  20-06-2017 22:21
  
  Warren Dennison came upon what could be a historic treasure while combing the beach with his metal detector in Vero Beach, Fla.
  
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• Canceled flights, burning door handles: Heat hits Southwest

  20-06-2017 22:18 via krqe.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — Airlines canceled flights in Phoenix and doctors urged people to be careful around concrete, playground equipment and vehicle interiors Monday as a punishing heat wave threatens to bring temperatures approaching 120 degrees to parts of the Southwestern U.S.
  Arizona is seeing the most stifling temperatures, but the wrath of the heat wave is being felt across Nevada and California as well. Las Vegas was forecast to hit 117 (47 Celsius) on Tuesday on the first day of summer, an
  
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• Raw video: Scene outside Brussels train station

  20-06-2017 22:07
  
  Belgian Police said the situation is under control at Brussels Central Station on Tuesday after reports of large explosions.
  
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• At least 10 passengers injured on turbulent United flight to Houston

  20-06-2017 22:07
  
  At least 10 passengers were injured Tuesday afternoon during a bumpy flight from Panama to Houston.
  
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• A look inside the world's first fully accessible water park for people with disabilities

  20-06-2017 22:07
  
  "Individuals in wheelchairs, guests with hearing and visual impairments, and even guests on ventilators, will be able to play alongside each other."
  
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• WATCH: Witness captures moments during Brussels train station explosion

  20-06-2017 22:04
  
  Belgian Police said the situation is under control at Brussels Central Station on Tuesday after reports of large explosions.
  
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• Utah governor: Weed torch set fire near ski town; 700 people evacuated

  20-06-2017 21:56
  
  Two firefighters are recovering from injuries at a wildfire in southwest Utah that has forced the evacuation of more than 700 people and shut down part of a highway.
  
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• Prodigy, half of rap duo Mobb Deep, dead at 42

  20-06-2017 21:29
  
  The rapper was hospitalized a few days ago "for complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis."
  
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• Brain Break: Summer Trivia

  20-06-2017 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  June 20, is the first day of summer in 2017 and many are enjoying the longer, hotter days. Here are some fun trivia questions about the hottest time of the year. Put your trivia skills to the test and share how you did with us on Social Media.News App users, click here to take the quiz »
  Filed under: Brain Break, Home, Interactives Tagged: KRQE Extra: Quizzes
  
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• Uber adds option to tip drivers as it heads in new direction

  20-06-2017 21:25
  
  Besides the built-in tipping option announced Tuesday, Uber is giving drivers an opportunity to make more money in other ways too.
  
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• Thousands of dead fish create awful stench in Maine

  20-06-2017 21:22
  
  Talk about a stinky situation
  
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• Heavy police presence reported in northeast Albuquerque

  20-06-2017 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police activity has been reported at Eubank and Snow Heights.
  KRQE News 13 has a crew at the scene where police have a portion of the area closed off.
  KRQE News 13 is working to learn more and will provide updates as they become available.
   
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• Albuquerque police catch suspect accused of ramming two patrol cars

  20-06-2017 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police say a suspected car thief is in custody after a chase that led to a crash in northeast Albuquerque.
  The Albuquerque Police Department says officers spotted a stolen SUV near Menaul and San Mateo and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver rammed into an occupied police cruiser and took off.
  APD says Air Support continued to follow the driver, who was driving recklessly, endangering other vehicles, construction workers and pedestrians.
  Police say the
  
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• Football team trades working out for helping out after tornado

  20-06-2017 21:12
  
  A Nebraska high school football team is helping out their community after a tornado blew through the area.
  
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• Senate confirms new head of FEMA

  20-06-2017 21:09
  
  Brock Long, Alabama's former Emergency Management director, takes over the agency at the beginning of hurricane season.
  
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• Yes, pizza ice cream now exists

  20-06-2017 20:51
  
  I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. But what about pizza ice cream?
  
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• There's a bug bite that could make you allergic to red meat

  20-06-2017 20:49
  
  It's believed that something in the saliva of the lone star tick is triggering an allergy to a sugar molecule found in red meat.
  
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• Police interview with ‘Bob Evans’ released; authorities hope for clues

  20-06-2017 20:30
  
  The mysterious convicted murderer is seen speaking with a deep, distinctive voice and displaying uncommon mannerisms.
  
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• Warner Bros. finds no evidence of misconduct on 'Bachelor in Paradise'

  20-06-2017 20:26
  
  Their investigation into an alleged sexual assault incident has come to a close
  
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• Crews begin landscaping work at I-25, Paseo del Norte Interchange

  20-06-2017 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The final phase of a major interstate construction project is underway. City officials gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the last of construction for the I-25 and Paseo del Norte interchange.
  Officials say the project came in under budget, allowing for them to be able to use the left over $2.4 to add 10 acres of landscaping to the area. They say with the roadwork complete, the area needed more.
  The landscaping will also include hundreds of new trees and
  
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• Interior secretary pledges to enforce Obama-era methane rule amid rewrite

  20-06-2017 20:21
  
  Ryan Zinke agreed that burning off, or "flaring," of excess methane gas at drill sites is wasteful.
  
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• Former NFL star Ryan O'Callaghan comes out as gay

  20-06-2017 20:19
  
  The former Kansas City Chief and New England Patriots tackle is opening up about his journey
  
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• White House plans to release tax overhaul in early September

  20-06-2017 20:17
  
  President Trump wants to bring a finished tax bill to Congress after introducing a one-page outline of the plan's principles.
  
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• Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Cindy forms in the Gulf

  20-06-2017 20:06
  
  This is the third tropical storm of 2017
  
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• Suspected car thief back in court

  20-06-2017 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The suspected car thief who just can’t stay out of trouble was back in court Tuesday.
  KRQE News 13 first told you about Morris Mora back in March. He caused a crash in the North Valley in a stolen car while trying to dodge police, the crash sent an innocent woman to the hospital. He was out of jail in just five days, then arrested two times after that for allegedly stealing cars.
  After being held without bond for months, Judge Stan Whitaker decided to relea
  
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• Rockefeller Emerald sells at auction for $5.5 million

  20-06-2017 19:48
  
  The 18.04-carat emerald was originally owned by the Rockefeller family
  
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• Heat exhaustion or heat stroke?

  20-06-2017 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged. Muscle cramping might be the first sign of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke.
  Heat Illness ChartHeat Exhaustion Signs
  Heavy sweating
  Weakness
  Cold, pale, and clammy skin
  Fast, weak pulse
  Nausea or vomiting
  Fainting
  What You Should Do:
  Move to a cooler location.
  Lie down and loosen your clothing.
  Apply cool, wet cloths to as much of your body as possible.
  Sip water.
  If you
  
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• Mattel's new line of Ken dolls come with man buns

  20-06-2017 19:14
  
  Next Gen Ken comes with a wide variety of clothing and hairstyles to choose from, including man buns, corn rows and skinny jeans.
  
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• McCain: Americans 'stupid' to still want to travel to NKorea

  20-06-2017 19:09
  
  The Arizona senator says citizens who travel to the nation should sign a waiver absolving the US government of any blame should they be harmed while there.
  
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• Adapted wheelchair makes beach life possible for people with disabilities

  20-06-2017 18:52
  
  A New England nonprofit donated a modified wheelchair to to the town of Wells, Maine, to help people with disabilities get from the sand and into the water.
  
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• Lorde admits she had a secret Instagram account that reviewed onion rings

  20-06-2017 18:46
  
  If this whole music thing doesn't work out, she could always become a food critic.
  
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• Slumping oil prices rein in stock indexes

  20-06-2017 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil slumped to its lowest level of the year on Tuesday and helped to restrain U.S. stock indexes, which set records a day earlier.
  KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dipped 8 points, or 0.3 percent, to 2,445, as of noon Eastern time. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 8 points, or less than 0.1 percent, to 21,521. Both the S&P 500 and Dow set records on Monday thanks to big gains from technology stocks.
  The Nasdaq composite lost 2 p
  
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• Poll: Courts are right in blocking Trump’s travel ban

  20-06-2017 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans say federal courts are acting properly in blocking President Donald Trump’s travel ban, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
  Two versions of the travel ban targeting Muslim-majority countries have been put on hold by federal courts. Trump says the ban is necessary to keep would-be terrorists from traveling to the United States. Opponents, including some state officials, argue that it is intended to k
  
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• Oil’s slide to lowest price of the year pulls stocks lower

  20-06-2017 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes retreated from their record heights Tuesday after a slump in the price of oil weighed on energy companies.
  The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 16.43 points, or 0.7 percent, to 2,437.03, and the Dow Jones industrial average lost 61.85 points, or 0.3 percent, to 21,467.14. Both the S&P 500 and Dow set records on Monday thanks to big gains from technology stocks.
  The Nasdaq composite lost 50.98 points, or 0.8 percent, to 6,188.03, and the Russ
  
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• Free speech on college campuses in the Senate spotlight

  20-06-2017 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Are the nation’s students and professors intolerant when it comes to free speech on college campuses?
  Some senators are expressing concern that the cancellation of conservative speeches at some colleges has chilled free speech and created an echo chamber exacerbating the political divide.
  The Judiciary Committee heard testimony from several witnesses on Tuesday, including students.
  Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa says that on too many campuses, free speech ap
  
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• New Mexico court upholds convictions in Hobbs murder case

  20-06-2017 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico’s highest court has affirmed the convictions and sentence of a teenager who killed an 83-year-old woman while she slept.
  Juan Rivas was accused in 2011 of stabbing the woman with a kitchen knife and a stick after breaking into her Hobbs home.
  According to court documents, he told police he laughed while he attacked Clara Alvarez.
  Rivas stole the woman’s car and ended up returning to her home multiple times over the next two days and enlisted the
  
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• Grand jury files charges against former New Mexico senator

  20-06-2017 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A grand jury has charged a former New Mexico state senator with perjury, fraud and embezzlement in connection with campaign finance activities and disclosure reports.
  Details of a grand jury indictment confirmed on Monday show that 22 new charges have been filed against former Sen. Phil Griego in state district court in Santa Fe.
  Griego already is awaiting trial on allegations that he used his position as a senator to profit from the 2014 sale of a state-owned buildin
  
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• US military shoots down Iranian-made drone in southern Syria

  20-06-2017 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian-made, armed drone in southern Syria on Tuesday, marking the third time this month that that the U.S. has downed aircraft affiliated with Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government.
  The U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group said a U.S. F-15 fighter jet shot down the drone “after it displayed hostile intent” while approaching a military camp near the Syria-Jordan border. A similar drone was shot down
  
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