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• Injured service members have chance to join special New Mexico oryx hunts

  14-06-2022 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some very coveted oryx hunts will be awarded to injured servicemen and women. The Game and Fish Department will hold a drawing for 10 tags for a hunt on White Sands Missile Range.To apply, veterans must have a VA disability rating of 50% or higher. Significantly injured active-duty members who do not have that VA rating may also apply but have to include documentation. All applicants (except resident Disabled Veteran card holders) will need to submit suppo
  
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• Harlem man hooks monster Marlin in Hawaii

  14-06-2022 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  HARLEM, Ga, (WJBF) - Thomas and Courtney Yonce decided that this was the year for their Hawaiian vacation.Story continues belowKRQE En Español: Lunes 13 de Junio 2022New Mexico: New Mexico man accused of murder after beating victim to deathAlbuquerque: Downtown residents fed up as homeless camp appears in neighborhoodCrime: VIDEO: People try to shoplift from Target before taking BCSO on chaseWhile the Harlem couple was out deep sea fishing, an amazing thing happened.Thomas reeled in the s
  
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• Sunland Park working on new public safety complex

  14-06-2022 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (Border Report) – Growth and the need to respond to the challenges of its border location are driving this town’s need for a new public safety building.Federal officials acknowledged those needs and recently informed city leaders that they will be getting $950,000 for the project. Mayor Javier Perea says the money will be used for a feasibility study.“This is a building we hope will encompass a new firehouse and police department and be a little more ce
  
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• House leaders optimistic for Senate bipartisan gun reform bill

  14-06-2022 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) -- With the latest announcement on a bipartisan gun reform bill, lawmakers weigh in on whether it is enough."The bill in and of itself is going to save thousands of lives. I have no doubt about that," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said.House leaders say they are encouraged by an announced deal to pass a gun safety bill in the Senate."We look forward to the text," Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said.Jeffries says it is good to see the senate produce a bipartisan framework."Doing
  
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• Fisher-Price, US regulators issue warning after 13 infant deaths

  14-06-2022 23:23 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Fisher-Price and U.S. product safety regulators are telling parents not to let their infants fall asleep in the company’s rockers after 13 infants died in the devices between 2009 and 2021.
  The deaths happened when the babies fell asleep in Fisher Price’s Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler rockers.
  The company, along with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said the rockers should never be used for sleep and infants should never be left unsuper
  
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• McConnell says he will likely vote for gun safety bill

  14-06-2022 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday announced he supports a bipartisan framework on gun safety and will likely vote for legislation that reflects it.“For myself, I’m comfortable with the framework and if the legislation ends up reflecting what the framework indicates, I’ll be supportive,” McConnell told reporters after the weekly Senate GOP conference lunch.McConnell is the 11th Republican to signal support for the bipartisan
  
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• With inflation at 40-year high, interest rates expected to increase again

  14-06-2022 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) -- The Federal Reserve is expected to announce another interest rate hike this week, which could be the biggest hike the U.S. has seen in decades.The interest rate is expected to go up as much as three-quarters of a percentage point, the sharpest increase in more than 25 years. The Federal Reserve expects higher interest rates will slow down demand and get inflation under control."We've gotta do it so it doesn't affect economic growth in a big way. We have some of the strong
  
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• SNAP benefits extension continues through July

  14-06-2022 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico SNAP recipients will continue to receive their maximum amount of benefits for another month. The Human Services Department has extended the benefits through at least July 12, and with many still affected by wildfires, officials are also allowing EBT cards to be used for ready-to-eat meals from a store's deli.Thousands of New Mexicans waiting for gas rebate checks from the stateSince March 2020, $1,026,560,353 in Emergency allotments to issue max
  
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• Airbnb says investigation found no hidden cameras after viral post

  14-06-2022 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – An investigation of an Airbnb rental in Philadelphia found no hidden cameras, the vacation rental company and police department confirmed, despite viral social media posts claiming to show the devices disguised as fire sprinklers.
  The photos and video posted to Twitter by user @foxytaughtyou claimed to show camera lenses hidden on sprinkler heads on the walls and ceilings of the property. She said she found 10 such "hidden cameras" throughout the house, including one pointing t
  
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• Airbnb investigating viral posts claiming to find hidden cameras

  14-06-2022 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Airbnb has put stays on hold at one of its rentals in Philadelphia after social media posts claimed to show hidden cameras disguised as fire sprinklers in the property's bedroom and bathroom.
  The photos and video posted to Twitter by user @foxytaughtyou purportedly show what at first glance looks like a sprinkler head. However, a closer look revealed a small camera lens, the Twitter user said.
  She said she found 10 such "hidden cameras" throughout the house, including one point
  
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• Hobbs Police looking for info on two separate deaths

  14-06-2022 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hobbs Police Department is investigating two separate deaths. In one incident a 55-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. In the other incident a unidentified man was found dead. Concerns raised over APD’s response time after 10-year-old attackedOn June 12, Hobbs police responded to the 1000 block of West Berry to reports of a woman who had been shot in the chest. The woman was identified as 55-year-old Melinda Heckard. She was taken to Co
  
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• FAA: SpaceX approved for Starship orbital launches, with conditions

  14-06-2022 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Boca Chica launch site for Starship/SuperHeavy orbital launches, with conditions 75 conditions to mitigate the environmental impact.Three new speed cameras installed along Albuquerque streetsThe FAA has released the Final Programmatic Environment Assessment and Mitigated Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Starship/SuperHeavy Launch vehicle at the Boca Chica in South Texas.
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• Monsters on the High Plains: Curious cryptids and the Amarillo Zoo

  14-06-2022 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) - Early in June 2022, the Amarillo Zoo released a photo of what it described as an "Unidentified Amarillo Object (UAO)" that caught local and national attention. However, over a week after the incident, no clear explanation for the photo has been released.
  via The Amarillo ZooMyHighPlains.com has collected a list of cryptids and other legendary monsters from around Texas, New Mexico, and the Oklahoma Panhandle as the community continues to puzzle over the possible ide
  
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• All Major League Soccer matches coming to Apple TV in 2023

  14-06-2022 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WDAF) – Starting in 2023, Major League Soccer fans will have a new home for every single live match.The league reached a deal with Apple to make Apple TV the exclusive streaming source for MLS, Leagues Cup, MLS NEXT Pro and MLS Next matches.The 10-year partnership will require fans to subscribe to a new MLS streaming service only available on the Apple TV app, and there will be no local blackouts. First-time homebuyers, these are the cities for you: report“Apple is the perf
  
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• New Mexico drought: How to save water

  14-06-2022 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –New Mexico needs rain. Landscape water conservation Richard Perce provided simple steps to help save water during the hottest months of the year.Team New Mexico racking up medals at Special Olympic GamesDue to the ongoing drought, it is important that we continue to work to conserve water while maintaining healthy landscapes. Because of this, it is important that we continue to work to conserve water while maintaining healthy landscapes.
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• AAA says empty gas tank could cost you more than filling up

  14-06-2022 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- More drivers are running out of gas on the road as they try to avoid paying higher fuel prices.AAA reports that Virginia's average gas price, for example, was $4.86 per gallon Tuesday. On Jan. 1, it was $3.15. The national average price Tuesday was $5.01, compared to $3.28 at the start of January.
  The agency said drivers that put $10 of gas in their tanks six months ago would have gotten over three gallons at the pump. That same $10 today would get them ju
  
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• Greg Maddux holds book signing at Isotopes game

  14-06-2022 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Enjoy a night of baseball, and meet a legend in the process at the Wednesday's Isotopes game. The first 100 fans will have the chance to get their book Grassroots Baseball signed by baseball legend, Greg Maddux.Isotopes to host adaptive youth skills clinicThe book describes baseball history in different cities along Route 66. Photographer Jean Fruth explained how traveling along Route 66 showed that baseball is played the same all around the world but looks
  
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• YMCA aims to keep New Mexicans healthy

  14-06-2022 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The YMCA of Central New Mexico is working to keep New Mexicans healthy. The YMCA offers a four-month blood pressure self-monitoring program. According to New Mexico's Health Indicator Data and Statistics, over a quarter of New Mexicans have high blood pressure. As a result, the YMCA is offering a program in person or via Zoom, which focuses on developing healthier eating habits and taking steps to reduce blood pressure.Creating community: Albuquerque&r
  
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• Three new speed cameras installed along Albuquerque streets

  14-06-2022 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More speed cameras are coming to the streets of Albuquerque, and the data shows drivers still are not slowing down. Two new speed cameras are now in place at Cornell on Lead and Coal, two roads that have a long history of speeding issues. A third camera has also been placed on Unser near Tower. Baseball tournament shooting leaves Albuquerque players, parents worried"We're continuing to expand this program into places where we know speeding has taken a huge t
  
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• Fire danger continues, monsoon moisture returns later in week

  14-06-2022 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Another hot, dry, and breezy to windy day ahead. Elevated to critical fire danger is forecast for the north central, northeastern, and east central portions of New Mexico as winds gust 35-40 mph and humidity gets down to 7-15%. Fire danger will persist through 8 PM this evening before calmer conditions return by Wednesday.While elevated fire danger remains to the north, a little bit of moisture remains to the south. There is the potential for isolated storms on the
  
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• How inflation can impact your credit score

  14-06-2022 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) -- While inflation is not a direct credit score factor, its influence can have a big impact.
  Right now, the United States has seen historic inflation. From gas to groceries, housing and everyday products, everyone is paying more.
  Those day-to-day costs can have an impact on your credit score in subtle ways. Consumers may be tempted to extend credit to purchase items that may now be just outside of their budget, such as TVs, cars, appliances, furniture, and more. As prices increase, New Me
  
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• New Mexico man accused of murder after beating victim to death

  14-06-2022 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man has been arrested after being accused of beating another to death on the Navajo Nation. According to a criminal complaint, on June 8, 33-year-old Tyrone Atcitty Nez allegedly punched the victim, knocking him unconscious at a home near Sanostee, New Mexico on the Navajo Nation. Baseball tournament shooting leaves Albuquerque players, parents worriedThe complaint says Nez then allegedly stomped on the victim's face several times. Neighbors called 911, but
  
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• Ford recalls 49,000 electric Mustangs, says battery may overheat

  14-06-2022 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Ford has filed a recall notice with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, directing dealers to stop delivering nearly 49,000 Mustang Mach-E electric cars as they fix an issue with a battery component that could cause it to overheat.
  Dealers can still sell the Mach-E to customers, Ford spokesperson Said Deep said, but they are pausing delivery of the new cars as the issue is addressed.
  The issue is with the electric cars' "Direct Current" fast charging, Deep e
  
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• Man pleads guilty to intentionally starting fires in Petroglyphs

  14-06-2022 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man has admitted to starting fires in the Petroglyph National Monument. Dominic Thomas pleaded guilty to federal arson charges, for intentionally lighting vegetation on fire at the national monument back in September. Florida man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide for crash on I-40 near TijerasThomas was in the area of the JA Volcano, which is closed to the public. According to a criminal complaint, Thomas admitted to starting fires nine to ten times because he
  
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• New Mexico Highlands looking for new commencement ceremony date

  14-06-2022 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Highlands University is working to reschedule its commencement ceremony. The original ceremony was scheduled for May, but was postponed after the Hermits Peak, Calf Canyon Fire moved toward Las Vegas. Suspect accused of stealing Carlsbad search and rescue dogs arrestedNMHU is now making a survey available asking for input on a new date for the ceremony in July. The university will decide if there will be a combined ceremony or two separate ones for
  
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• Fatal crash closes northbound Coors near Montano

  14-06-2022 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash on Coors Blvd. near Montano. Police say the crash involves multiple vehicles, including a motorcycle. Serial thief flees police in stolen vehicle, arrested againOfficials say the driver of the motorcycle died and another person was trapped in their vehicle. The person trapped in the vehicle is being taken to the hospital in critical condition. All of northbound Coors is closed from Dellyne
  
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• Is monkeypox an emergency? WHO convenes experts to decide

  14-06-2022 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization will convene an emergency committee of experts to determine if the expanding monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread outside Africa should be considered a global health emergency.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Tuesday he decided to convene the emergency committee on June 23 because the virus has shown “unusual” recent behavior by spreading in countries well beyond parts of Africa, where it is en
  
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• ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to high blood pressure in middle-aged women: study

  14-06-2022 17:18 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Middle-aged women who have greater blood concentrations of toxic “forever chemicals” may be at greater risk of developing high blood pressure, a new study has found.These women were more likely to become hypertensive than those who had lower levels of the compounds, also called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a study published on Monday in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.Notorious for their presence in jet-fuel firefighti
  
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• Jan. 6 committee postpones Wednesday hearing

  14-06-2022 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has postponed its Wednesday hearing slated to review former President Trump’s efforts to pressure the Justice Department to investigate his unfounded claims of election fraud. In an advisory, the committee said its scheduled hearing on Thursday would still take place but provided no other details.Former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen, his deputy Richard Donoghue and Steven Engle, then the head of the
  
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• FDA advisers consider Moderna's COVID shots for older kids

  14-06-2022 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A government advisory panel met Tuesday to decide whether to recommend a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.The Food and Drug Administration's outside experts will vote on whether Moderna's vaccine is safe and effective enough to give kids ages 6 to 17. If the panel endorses the shot and the FDA agrees, it would become the second option for those children, joining Pfizer's vaccine.The same expert panel will meet Wednesday to consider tot-size
  
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• Rio Bravo and Isleta intersection closed due to crash, reopened

  14-06-2022 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a crash just west of the Rio Bravo and Isleta intersection. According to a tweet from BCSO the intersection was closed and two lanes westbound on Rio Bravo were also closed Tuesday morning. The intersection has since been reopened.
  
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• Intersection at Rio Bravo and Isleta closed due to crash

  14-06-2022 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputies are on scene of a crash just west of the Rio Bravo and Isleta intersection. According to a tweet from BCSO the intersection is closed and two lanes westbound on Rio Bravo will also be closed. Delays are expected and drivers are asked to avoid the area. No other details are available.
  
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• Florida man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide for crash on I-40 near Tijeras

  14-06-2022 16:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Florida man pleaded guilty to a deadly crash on I-40 near Tijeras. Brett Nelson told investigators he has psychiatric problems and was off his meds when he was swerving across the freeway at close to 100 miles per hour back in October.Two Albuquerque teens land roles in Stranger Things season 4According to other drivers, Nelson was swerving in and out of lanes at 90 to 100 mph when he rear-ended Patrick Mullane, who later died at the hospital. Witnesses say Nelso
  
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• Teen who fell from Orlando ride died of blunt force trauma to head, body, autopsy report finds

  14-06-2022 16:09 via krqe.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — The autopsy of Tyre Sampson, the teen who died after he fell from the FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, shows he had a number of extensive injuries and died from blunt force trauma.The autopsy report from Orange County Medical Examiner's office showed the 14-year-old suffered serious internal injuries, as well as injuries to his head, neck and torso after falling more than 70 feet.Those injuries included multiple fractures to the skull, multiple fractur
  
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• Man accused of murder at northeast Albuquerque apartment arrested

  14-06-2022 15:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused in a murder at a northeast Albuquerque apartment complex has been arrested. The Albuquerque Police Department says Christopher Wade was arrested late Sunday following a tip from the public. Downtown residents fed up as homeless camp appears in neighborhoodAccording witnesses, neighbors heard Wade fighting in his apartment and when they went to check; they say Wade and Dustin Banteah walked out and began fighting. Police say Wade allegedly sho
  
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• UN cuts food aid to 1.7 million hungry people in South Sudan

  14-06-2022 15:22 via krqe.com
  JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — At least 1.7 million hungry people in South Sudan are losing humanitarian food aid “at the worst possible time” as the United Nations World Food Program suspends the help, blaming critical funding shortages. Downtown residents fed up as homeless camp appears in neighborhoodSouth Sudan faces unprecedented hunger amid climate shocks, soaring food prices linked to the war in Ukraine and recovery from civil war. Over 60% of the population of more than 11 mi
  
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• APD: Man dead after Coronado Park shooting

  14-06-2022 15:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead. APD says they received a call around 2:37 a.m. Tuesday morning about a shooting at Coronado Park. Police say reports stated a man at the park had been shot. Baseball tournament shooting leaves Albuquerque players, parents worriedAlbuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the scene and took the man to the hospital, where he later was declared dead. Officials say a full violent crime
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Baseball tournament shooting, APD response times, Dry and hot, Midnight fire, Linear particle accelerator

  14-06-2022 14:48 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top StoriesVIDEO: People try to shoplift from Target before taking BCSO on chaseStudents concerned about safety after shots fired at Lobo Village partyTeresa Tapia to honor 10-year passing of world champion husband with boxing eventWall Street is officially in a bear market; here’s what that meansSuspect accused of stealing Carlsbad search and rescue dogs arrestedBroadway debut: Albuquerque costume designer wins Tony Award‘Everywhere. Everything. Everyone’: Drugs are
  
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• Dry and hot through mid-week

  14-06-2022 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Tuesday morning is quiet and mild. Skies are sunny, and the state will stay much sunnier today. Only southeast New Mexico will see some clouds and a pop up shower Tuesday afternoon.
  Forecast Continues BelowAlbuquerque: Students concerned about safety after shots fired at Lobo Village partyNew Mexico: Preliminary work underway on Carlsbad intersectionCrime: Clovis Police investigating two overnight drive-by shootingsTrending: Concerns raised over APD’s respons
  
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• Kristen Smart murder trial to go forward 26 years later

  14-06-2022 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Twelve jurors and eight alternates will be chosen for the murder trial of Kristin Smart — some 26 years after her disappearance.
  As a classmate and his father are set to stand trial for her murder, a change of venue and a strict gag order have been put in place.
  Kristin Smart was 19 years old and a thriving Cal Poly student in 1996 when a classmate offered to walk her home from an off-campus party.No one has seen her since.Now, that 45-year-old classmate, Paul Flores,
  
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• Los Alamos National Labs celebrates 50-year anniversary of its linear particle accelerator

  14-06-2022 14:09 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Alamos National Laboratory is celebrating 50 years of its globally sought-after linear particle accelerator. Scientists use the accelerator to study the interactions of atoms as well as to look inside archaeological artifacts.Story continues belowTrending: Yellowstone mountain’s ‘derogatory’ name changedAlbuquerque: Downtown residents fed up as homeless camp appears in neighborhoodCrime: Witness says man threw Molotov cocktail at Albuque
  
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• New Mexico News Podcast: November elections heating up... in June

  14-06-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Within a few hours last Tuesday, New Mexico voters paired down their choice for candidates in the state's 2022 race for Governor and Attorney General. No matter what you think of the results, one thing is certain: the November election will be competitive in the realm of campaigning. KRQE Political Analysis: After a heated primary, New Mexico’s November election could be brutalSo what can you expect? What does Michelle Lujan Grisham have to do to win re-elec
  
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• Wall Street is officially in a bear market; here’s what that means

  14-06-2022 12:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street opened the week with heavy losses that put the benchmark S&P 500 at a level considered to be a so-called bear market.Rising interest rates, high inflation, the war in Ukraine and a slowdown in China’s economy have led investors to reconsider what they’re willing to pay for a wide range of stocks, from high-flying tech companies to traditional automakers. Big swings have become commonplace and Monday was no exception.The last bear m
  
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• Monsoon storms officially return late this week

  14-06-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Lighter winds return Tuesday as temperatures cool off a few degrees into the end of this week. The monsoon will officially begin late this week as southerly moisture moves into New Mexico bringing scattered afternoon storms through the weekend.
  Lighter winds return Tuesday afternoon as the heat sticks around. Another high fire danger day will return to southern Colorado and northern New Mexico Tuesday afternoon, but winds won't be as strong as Monday. A few isolated storms will be possible in fa
  
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• Teresa Tapia to honor 10-year passing of world champion husband with boxing event

  14-06-2022 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When competitors go to Paradise Hills golf course they are all hoping to take a good swing. That will be the same goal Friday as boxers take center stage at the course.
  Teresa Tapia, the widow of late world champion boxer Johnny Tapia, is hosting a memorial boxing event at Paradise Hills to honor him on the 10th year of his passing. New Mexico boxer Josh Torres will headline the card.
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• Broadway debut: Albuquerque costume designer wins Tony Award

  14-06-2022 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 75th Tony Awards celebrated the return to the state Sunday evening following nearly two years of COVID shutdowns. Among the winners, is a costume designer from right here in New Mexico.His Broadway debut ended with a Tony award during the biggest night in theater. Montana Levi Blanco is a costume designer from Albuquerque. "I'm just feeling really grateful and thinking about all the people who have helped me along the way," said Blanco. "I actually
  
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• Baseball tournament shooting leaves Albuquerque players, parents worried

  14-06-2022 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What was supposed to be an evening of little league baseball in Albuquerque turned into chaos when bullets started hitting the field. People were shouting to get down and take cover when bullets started hitting the baseball field. One parent says he jumped on top of his ten-year-old daughter to protect her as people ran toward the dugouts. Micah Solomon was at the Jennifer Riordan sports complex Saturday for a baseball tournament when gunshots rang out
  
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• Students concerned about safety after shots fired at Lobo Village party

  14-06-2022 04:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico students are concerned for their safety at their campus apartments after a party got out of hand Saturday night that left bullets flying. They want to know why there's not better safety.
  "We hit the floor in our apartment we saw other people hitting the ground outside and people just started running just kind of screaming too. It was pretty scary," said an anonymous resident.
  Story continues belowNew Mexico: Marine killed in flight t
  
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• Suspect accused of stealing Carlsbad search and rescue dogs arrested

  14-06-2022 04:47 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of stealing three search and rescue dogs from a New Mexico doctor has been found and arrested. The dogs are safe.Story continues belowNew Mexico: Marine killed in flight training crash had New Mexico rootsAlbuquerque: Problem neighbor accused of repeatedly damaging utilitiesSports: Holly Holm inducted into International Boxing Hall of FameCrime: Albuquerque man arrested for 5th DWI, refused drug testJon Green was taken into custody by the FBI
  
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• Rio Rancho hosting its first Juneteenth celebration

  14-06-2022 04:37 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Rio Rancho will host its first-ever Juneteenth celebration this week. It's set for Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Campus Park at City Center. The date commemorates the moment in 1865 when slaves learned they were freed.
  Story continues belowNew Mexico: Marine killed in flight training crash had New Mexico rootsAlbuquerque: Problem neighbor accused of repeatedly damaging utilitiesSports: Holly Holm inducted into International Boxing Hal
  
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