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• Here's what not to do if you wake up in the middle of the night

  03-10-2017 23:46
  
  Don't check your phone, for starters.
  
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• New Mexico oil producers concerned about permit backlog

  03-10-2017 23:36 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The cost of drilling for oil or natural gas on public and tribal land went up slightly nationwide thanks to a fee hike that took effect over the weekend, but New Mexico producers are more worried about a continued backlog in the processing of permits by the Bureau of Land Management.
  The industry says the delays are costing New Mexico and the federal government taxes and royalties.
  The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association estimates nearly $1.5 million in federal roya
  
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• The Queen's estate turned down a request to film 'Star Wars' at Windsor Great Park

  03-10-2017 23:29
  
  "Our head isn't turned by star names or star films."
  
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• Lawmakers grill former Equifax chairman over data breach

  03-10-2017 23:05 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans and Democrats on Tuesday grilled Equifax’s former chief executive over the massive data hack of the personal information of 145 million Americans, calling the company’s response inadequate as consumers struggle to deal with the breach.
  Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith apologized for the compromise of such information as names, addresses, birth dates and Social Security numbers. Smith was the lone witness at the first of se
  
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• Protesting Lobo football players supported by coach

  03-10-2017 22:51 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Football Coach Bob Davie held a press conference Tuesday with the five players who took a knee during the national anthem. Due to a rain delay, the national anthem at the Lobos homecoming game against Air Force this past Saturday was postponed to halftime. The story made national headlines and Coach Bod Davie wanted to clear the air on the situation.
  He also made it very clear where he stood on his players protesting injustice.
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• VFW members honor 'unaccompanied' Air Force veteran as he's laid to rest

  03-10-2017 22:50
  
  A VA hospital organized a funeral for friends and fellow veterans to pay respects to a man who was buried at the national cemetery in Arkansas.
  
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• Investigators want to talk to Vegas gunman’s girlfriend

  03-10-2017 22:27 via krqe.com
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Investigators trying to figure out why Stephen Paddock gunned down 59 people from his high-rise hotel suite are analyzing his computer and cellphone, looking at casino surveillance footage and seeking to interview his girlfriend.
  Nearly two days after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, what set off the 64-year-old high-rolling gambler and retired accountant remained a big question mark Tuesday, though the Las Vegas sheriff said he is confident investigator
  
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• Vegas shooter had interest in guns, video poker, real estate

  03-10-2017 22:20 via krqe.com
  MESQUITE, Nev. (AP) — Stephen Paddock had a penchant for guns, high-limit video poker and real estate deals. His father was a notorious fugitive bank robber. He had a recent live-in girlfriend and two ex-wives and seemed to live a comfortable life in a Nevada retirement community.
  His life is the subject of a sprawling investigation into what drove him to show up at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino with at least 10 suitcases filled with guns and open fire from his 32nd floor suite on a co
  
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• Vatican urges online protections for kids amid porn scandal

  03-10-2017 21:06 via krqe.com
  ROME (AP) — The Vatican secretary of state urged law enforcement agencies, governments and social media sites on Tuesday to take responsibility to protect children from online sexual abuse and exploitation — a statement that came even as one of his diplomats is caught up in an international child porn investigation.
  Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the case of Monsignor Carlo Capella was “very painful” for all involved.
  Parolin said the Vatican was treating
  
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• Another Wells Fargo CEO faces an angry Congress

  03-10-2017 20:46 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — A different Wells Fargo chief executive met a similar kind of anger from Congress on Tuesday, with politicians from both major parties saying they feel the bank has done little to change its culture since a scandal over its sales practices.
  Tim Sloan appeared in front of the Senate Banking Committee in Washington, D.C., about a year since his predecessor did the same to try to explain how employees trying to meet ambitious sales goals created millions of accounts without cu
  
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• UNM Hospital kicks off fall flu-shot clinics

  03-10-2017 20:39 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Hospitals’ 2017 flu-shot campaign kicks off October 7 and includes 20 Saturday community clinics through December 2.
  Appointments are required this year and a dedicated phone line for scheduling Saturday appointments is available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at (505) 925-INFO (4636).
  For UNM in-network insurance, flu vaccines are fully covered with no copay. Out-of-network adult patients and those with no insurance coverag
  
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• Chief scientist from NASA visits Albuquerque students

  03-10-2017 20:00 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A major player at NASA made a stop at Pathways Academy Tuesday.
  Scientist Al Bowers is the Chief at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base.
  Tuesday, he stopped at Pathways Academy, which is a private school for students with autism and special needs. Many of the students who attend are interested in math, science and technology.
  Bowers talked with students about the industry, internships and careers. The principal says h
  
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• Albuquerque students learn about NASA from chief scientist

  03-10-2017 20:00 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A major player at NASA made a stop at Pathways Academy Tuesday.
  Scientist, Al Bowers is the Chief at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base.
  Tuesday he stopped at Pathways Academy, which is a private school for students with autism and special needs. Many of the students who attend are interested in math, science and technology.
  Bowers talked with students about the industry, internships and careers. The principal says h
  
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• Students learn about hot air balloons before big festivities

  03-10-2017 19:51 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of kids got an early Balloon Fiesta kick off Tuesday morning.
  Students at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School were able to get an up-close look at the RE/MAX balloon.
  They were also able to see how it all works from filling it with hot air to flying. Before they saw the RE/MAX balloon, their teachers taught them all about the science behind it.
  “Our teachers are really good about embedding the science behind the balloons lifting up, and
  
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• Local coffee roaster uses unique process

  03-10-2017 19:28 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When Michael Palombo and his wife opened the doors to their new coffee location, they said it became a new hot spot for two major reasons. The first being location, since the shop is situated right along Central Avenue on the eastern end of Nob Hill. The second is for being an exclusive organic roaster in the market. Although V Roast Bistro isn’t the first time around for Palombo and his crew.
  In its former existence, customers may recognize V Roast as
  
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• Retail group expects holiday sales to rise 3.6 to 4 percent

  03-10-2017 19:02 via krqe.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — A retail trade group says it expects holiday sales to at least match the 3.6 percent growth of a year ago, as job creation and improving wages should put shoppers in a mood to spend.
  The National Retail Federation said Tuesday it expects sales in November and December to rise 3.6 percent to 4 percent, to a range of $678.75 billion to $682 billion. It’s the first time the trade group forecast in a range rather than by a fixed percentage, because the impact of several b
  
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• Video games in the Olympics? Here's how it might work

  03-10-2017 18:43
  
  Including esports could give the Olympics a younger audience and a huge revenue boost from a rapidly growing market, but would be deeply controversial.
  
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• Houston Zoo after Harvey

  03-10-2017 18:43
  
  As Hurricane Harvey was moving over Houston, officials at the Houston Zoo help keep the animals safe.
  
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• Jury reaches verdict for teen accused of killing Manzano High School student

  03-10-2017 18:42 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The jury has reached a verdict for the third suspect who is accused in the 2015 shooting death of a Manzano High School student. The jury has found Esais Madrid guilty of first-degree premeditated murder which carries a mandatory life sentence.
  Madrid and two others have now been convicted of the shooting that killed 17-year-old Jaydon Chavez-Sliver at a northeast Albuquerque house party on June 26, 2015.
  Police say they were there to get revenge for a
  
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• NHL stars who grew up with Olympics face season without it

  03-10-2017 18:40
  
  NHL players who grew up with the Olympics will now have to watch as fans instead of athletes, after the NHL elects to skip the games.
  
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• 5 things you didn't know about Tom Petty

  03-10-2017 18:38
  
  As the world celebrates the life and music of rock legend Tom Petty, here are 5 facts that you might not have known about the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
  
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• President, first lady in Puerto Rico to survey hurricane damage

  03-10-2017 18:29
  
  Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated the island territory of Puerto Rico, the president and first lady will visit the area to survey the damage left behind.
  
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• Time to Clear the Air About Cow Farts

  03-10-2017 18:25
  
  Scientists have known methane emissions from livestock contribute to climate change, but they may have underestimated the amount of methane livestock are producing.
  
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• Winter is Coming: October Snow Headed to the West

  03-10-2017 18:21
  
  Meteorologist Domenica Davis looks at the forecast for a quick snow storm hitting the West.
  
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• Catcher Jorge Posada Donates to Puerto Rico

  03-10-2017 18:21
  
  Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada sends food and supplies to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
  
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• Why you should never flush dental floss down the toilet

  03-10-2017 18:20
  
  Warning: You might not want to look at this after eating.
  
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• Gatorland Helps Another Gator Attraction

  03-10-2017 18:17
  
  Gatorland in Florida donates 60 animals to help hurricane-damaged Gator Country park in Texas.
  
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• 'Time to come together': Jason Aldean calls for unity after Las Vegas shooting

  03-10-2017 18:16
  
  The country star was on the stage when the nation's deadliest shooting began, and he's using his platform now to plead for Americans to find common cause.
  
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• 3 scientists win Nobel Prize in Physics for breakthrough gravitational waves discovery

  03-10-2017 17:55
  
  The gravitational waves that Albert Einstein theorized about a century ago were discovered by these three Nobel Prize winners.
  
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• Tom Petty’s daughter paid a heartbreaking tribute to her dad on Instagram

  03-10-2017 17:53
  
  “This has been the longest day of my life.”
  
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• Bob Dylan pays tribute to his friend and bandmate Tom Petty

  03-10-2017 17:31
  
  "It's shocking, crushing news."
  
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• US expels 15 Cuban diplomats

  03-10-2017 17:25
  
  An official says the the decision was made because Cuba has failed to protect American diplomats on its soil.
  
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• Dems push for gun safety bills; GOP legislation in limbo

  03-10-2017 17:20
  
  The deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas has renewed Democrats' calls for gun safety legislation
  
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• Jared Leto will play Hugh Hefner in a biopic

  03-10-2017 17:16
  
  Don't expect anything less than full-Hef.
  
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• Nobel prize cites finding of ripples in fabric of universe

  03-10-2017 17:01 via krqe.com
  STOCKHOLM (AP) — Three U.S.-based scientists won the Nobel Physics Prize on Tuesday for detecting faint ripples flying through the universe — the gravitational waves predicted a century ago by Albert Einstein that provide a new understanding of the universe.
  Rainer Weiss of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Barry Barish and Kip Thorne of the California Institute of Technology won the 2017 prize for a combination of highly advanced theory and ingenious equipment design, Sw
  
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• 2017 Election: Updates & Social Hub

  03-10-2017 16:54 via krqe.com
  Here are the numbers from the Bernalillo County Clerk’s office on early voting numbers:
  Total registered voters in Albuquerque – 335,856
  Early Votes – 40,888
  Absentee Ballots returned – 3,039#Voting underway: this was the line right when doors opened at the Albuquerque Museum. #abqelections pic.twitter.com/yIhVV5fogM
  — Fernanda Lopez (@Flopeznews) October 3, 2017Things you find on Election Day. Basha doesn't mind waiting in line while her owner votes. pic.twitt
  
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• European court asked to rule on Facebook data transfers

  03-10-2017 15:34 via krqe.com
  LONDON (AP) — The European Court of Justice has been asked to consider whether Facebook’s Dublin-based subsidiary can legally transfer users’ personal data to its U.S. parent after Ireland’s top court said Tuesday that there are “well-founded concerns” the practice violates European law.
  In a case brought after former U.S. defense contractor Edward Snowden revealed the extent of electronic surveillance by American security agencies, the court found that Facebo
  
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• US senator seeks cyber info from voting machine makers

  03-10-2017 15:32 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. senator wants to know how well the country’s top six voting machine manufactures protect themselves against cyberattacks, a move that comes just weeks after federal authorities notified 21 states that they had been targeted by Russian government hackers during the 2016 presidential election.
  In a letter Tuesday to the CEOs of top election technology firms, Sen. Ron Wyden writes that public faith in American election infrastructure is “more important tha
  
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• Grooving With California’s Last Roller Rink Organist

  03-10-2017 15:09
  
  It's time to roll back in time to the sweet tunes of California’s most retro roller rink, Moonlight Rollerway. Nestled in Glendale,California, Moonlight’s owner Dominic Cangelosi dusts off his Hammond to take skaters back to the good ol’ days.
  
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• Local science museum kicks of Balloon Fiesta week with a DIY hot air balloon

  03-10-2017 15:07 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Why go to the Balloon Fiesta when the kitchen can become a launching pad, using a simple toaster.
  The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) will host “Science is Everywhere” Winter Day Camp 2017 for children who are six to 12 years old. Experience the wonders of science in one-day sessions, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 18 to 22 and December 27 to 29. Sessions include “Code of the Robot,” “Holiday Exploration,” “Ba
  
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• Team work makes the dream work for pet adoptions throughout ABQ

  03-10-2017 15:01 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, NM — When it comes to the daunting task of finding good adoptive homes for thousands of needy animals, agencies fare better when they work together.
  By way of a grant from the ASPCA, Animal Humane New Mexico works cooperatively with Albuquerque Animal Welfare for the common goal of increasing adoptions and decreasing owned pet intakes. The shared mission is accomplished through a number of programs such as Joint Adoption Events, Pet Care Packages, Safety Net, and Pet Health Fa
  
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• October 3rd Morning Rush: High voter turnout expected for Albuquerque Mayoral Election

  03-10-2017 14:23 via krqe.com
  1. It’s Election Day in Albuquerque. Voting centers across the metro open at 7 a.m. Many eyes will be on the mayoral race where seven candidates are hoping to win over voters concerned about crime in Albuquerque, the economy and education. With such a crowded field, the race for mayor could end in a runoff next month. One of the most controversial items is the proposed paid sick leave ordinance.
  Full Story: KRQE Political Expert weighs in on potential for runoff election
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• Photos: Remembering Tom Petty

  03-10-2017 14:19
  
  Rock legend Tom Petty died Monday at the age of 66 after he was found unconscious at his Malibu home
  
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• Charlottesville street where Heather Heyer was killed renamed in her honor

  03-10-2017 14:09
  
  Her mother says "even the thought of going down there now is very challenging" after her daughter was fatally struck by a car during a protest.
  
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• Trump heads to Puerto Rico to survey hurricane damage

  03-10-2017 14:02 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is heading to San Juan on Tuesday to meet with some of the 3.4 million Puerto Ricans struggling to recover from Hurricane Maria, as criticism that the federal government’s response has been sluggish continues.
  The president is expected to spend more than five hours on the island, meeting with first responders, local officials and some of the residents struggling to recover from a hurricane that, in Trump’s words, left the islan
  
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• Las Vegas investigation finds more weapons, but shooter's motive unknown

  03-10-2017 13:46
  
  A day after the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, authorities are learning more about gunman Stephen Paddock
  
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• Some voting centers get off to slow start on Election Day

  03-10-2017 13:37 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for Albuquerque’s municipal election.
  Voters will chose a new mayor, city councilors, weigh in on a controversial sick leave ordinance and a $125 million bond package.
  2017 Election Voting Locations >>
  Voters say the Bandelier Elementary School location started off the day with only two poll workers.
  “It’s too bad but it could be a lot worse,” said Ty Bannerman. “I think they are understa
  
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• Higher voter turnout expected as polls open Tuesday morning

  03-10-2017 13:37 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some may think the high early voting numbers will mean fewer people will head out to the polls Tuesday, but the city clerk thinks otherwise. She says this year is different and expects a higher voter turnout overall.
  With seven mayoral candidates on the ballot Tuesday, the city clerk’s office says it does expect a bigger turnout than in 2013.
  That election was particularly low with less than 20 percent heading to the polls.
  This year, about 13 percent
  
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• Teen shot, killed in own home after family member mistakes him for intruder

  03-10-2017 13:27
  
  Police believe the teen was trying to sneak out of the house and a family member heard noises and woke up
  
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• KRQE Political Expert weighs in on potential for runoff election

  03-10-2017 13:19 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- Seven candidates go head to head to become Albuquerque’s next mayor after one announced he is supporting one of his rivals.
  Each candidate has felt the pressure. The three top issues that voters are concerned about include crime in Albuquerque, the economy, and education.
  Political Expert Gabe Sanchez says ART has also been a hot topic that candidates have been focusing on just because of the timing of the project.
  For the past few weeks, each candidate has given
  
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