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• Asteroid Day comes to New Mexico History Museum

  29-06-2022 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's almost Asteroid Day! It's a day to learn about asteroids and their impacts on Earth. And the New Mexico Natural History Museum will have some special offerings for visitors, as long as they're from this planet.What is Asteroid Day?Asteroid Day is a globally recognized day meant to bring awareness to the risk of asteroid impacts. It began several years ago. And the founding members include Brian May — yes, the rock star is also an astrophysicist &m
  
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• Father and son facing federal charges for robbery, attempted carjacking

  29-06-2022 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – Daniel Montano and his Eligius Montano faced a judge on federal charges for an alleged robbery, chase, and two attempted carjackings. The two are accused of robbing the Metro PCS store on Main Street in Belen back in April. Police say they forced the employees, including one of which was pregnant, to face the wall with their hands up insinuating they had a gun. Alleged carjacking and kidnapping suspect will stay behind bars The duo then led police on a chase all t
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy hit by alleged drunk driver

  29-06-2022 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman was charged with DWI after police say she crashed into a Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy's patrol car. At around 2 a.m. Monday, a deputy was sitting at NM 528 and Corrales Road when he was hit by an out-of-control driver. APD, BCSO lead major weekend street racing bustAccording to a criminal complaint, the driver, 24-year-old Erin Apodaca appeared drunk and told investigators she had three mixed drinks earlier in the night. She w
  
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• Alleged carjacking and kidnapping suspect will stay behind bars

  29-06-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) –Joel Contreras, the man accused of carjacking and kidnapping a suspect, will remain behind bars until trial. Contreras is accused of stealing a truck at gunpoint at a Roswell Allsusps last week. He's also accused of kidnapping a woman from a park and forcing her into the truck.Woman charged with murder, conspiring to kill friend’s boyfriendWhen police caught up to him, they say he led them on a 70-mile chase from Roswell to Tatum where he eventually crashed
  
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• How do Texas gun laws compare to other states?

  29-06-2022 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  This story is part of a KXAN series of reports called "Stop Mass Shootings," providing context and exploring solutions surrounding gun violence in the wake of the deadly Uvalde school shooting. We want our reports to be a resource for Texans, as well as for lawmakers who are convening a month after the events in Uvalde to discuss how the state should move forward. Explore all "Stop Mass Shootings" stories by clicking here.
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- From Capitol Hill to dinner tables in Tex
  
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• Mexico releases photo of alleged driver in deadly migrant smuggling near San Antonio

  29-06-2022 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The Mexican government will pay for the repatriation and funeral of most of the migrants dead in a smuggling attempt near San Antonio this week.It will also open an investigation and cooperate with U.S. authorities to identify the transnational criminal organization behind the deaths of 53 people who suffocated or succumbed from injuries sustained while riding tightly packed for hours in the back of a semi-truck trailer in 90-degree-plus Texas heat.“T
  
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• Farmington senior named Gatorade boys track and field athlete of the year

  29-06-2022 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track and Field athlete of the year was announced on Wednesday. This year's honor went to Farmington senior Kayden Gonzales. Former Piedra pitcher impressing in MLBIn his final year with the Scorpions, Gonzales was impressive in multiple events for both track and field. With a leap of 47 feet and 0.25 inches, Gonzales took home a second gold medal in the triple jump at the state meet, while he took second in the long jump with a 2
  
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• Data: What we know about mass shooters' profiles, weapons and warning signs

  29-06-2022 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  This story is part of a KXAN series of reports called “Stop Mass Shootings,” providing context and exploring solutions surrounding gun violence in the wake of the deadly Uvalde school shooting. We want our reports to be a resource for Texans, as well as for lawmakers who are convening a month after the events in Uvalde to discuss how the state should move forward. Explore all “Stop Mass Shootings” stories by clicking here.AUSTIN (KXAN) – A d
  
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• FDA panel recommends COVID-19 vaccine update as virus evolves

  29-06-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Vaccines targeting new COVID-19 variants are likely to arrive this fall after an advisory panel voted to recommend that vaccines be updated.The FDA advisory panel says COVID-19 vaccines should be updated to protect the population against the evolving virus.“With the waning of vaccine efficacy, and the confluence of risk this fall, we need to make a move,” one FDA advisory panel member said.Another FDA advisory panel member explained “this gives us t
  
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• APD: Major supplier of guns and drugs for homeless busted

  29-06-2022 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency have arrested what they say are the major drug and gun suppliers at Coronado Park and the Ambassador Inn. Coronado Park which sits right along I-40 and 3rd Street has become a massive homeless camp. The Ambassador Inn off I-25 and Candelaria is a frequent call location for police and in March, a security guard was murdered there. APD: Fatal crash now being investigated as homicideAPD says they bus
  
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• Alamogordo unveils new pavilion for events

  29-06-2022 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Alamogordo has a new pavilion for events and performances. The covered pavilion, located at the Oregon tennis court, includes a raised concrete pad, ADA ramps, and safety railings. There is also a storage area. State wants fewer suspensions for New Mexico studentsThe city used a private donation to pay for the project. The pavilion can be reserved through the Alamogordo Family Recreation Center.
  
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• FDA warns against baby neck floats after child dies, another hospitalized

  29-06-2022 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising parents and caregivers not to use neck floats for babies after one child died and another was hospitalized.The floatation devices — inflatable rings that are worn around a baby's neck to allow them to float freely in the water — are marketed for children as young as 2 weeks old. In a press release Tuesday, the FDA warned against the use of the products which can lead to "death or serious injury." COVID-19 may affect
  
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• FBI: New Mexico seeing large increase in school shooting threats

  29-06-2022 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The FBI says they've seen a sharp increase in the number of shooting threats made at New Mexico schools this year. Frank Fisher, a spokesman for the agency's Albuquerque, told KRQE News 13 that they have received 19 reports of threats so far in 2022, compared to two at this point last year. Clovis police arrest man suspected in two bank robberiesOne recent hoax in Edgewood led to the arrest of a 17-year-old. State police say the teen claimed it was a joke.Fish
  
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• State wants fewer suspensions for New Mexico students

  29-06-2022 22:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Were you ever suspended from school? Or even expelled? In New Mexico, students may soon see a different type of discipline than the traditional method reserved for troublemakers.The plan, announced Thursday by the state's Public Education Department (PED), is to implement "trauma-responsive and restorative practices" rather than simply sending children home. What you need to know about New Mexico’s new paid sick leave law"Suspending or expelling a child w
  
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• The Children's Cancer Fund hosts annual golf and gala event

  29-06-2022 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico is hosting its 37th Annual Erin Truheque Memorial Golf and Gala Tournament on July 7 & 8.The name 'Erin Trujeque' came from, "A friend of mine we went to 6th grade together and unfortunately he never made it to 7th grade, we started a golf tournament to honor him," said James Zanios, board of directors. "Now we try to use the money we raise for anything that the insurance won't pay," said Zanios. More $250, $500 t
  
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• BioPark invites community to participate in plastic-free July

  29-06-2022 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is excited to participate in its Plastic Free Eco-challenge, which encourages people to actively cut plastic use throughout July.
  The BioPark is calling on community members to join its team and make a difference for the earth and wildlife. "It can be something as simple as not getting a straw at a restaurant," said Deborah Cook, education coordinator at the BioPark.City to Albuquerque: stop setting garbage trucks on fireThe plastic-free eco-
  
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• Carrie Tingley Hospital hosts 'Not-So-Muddy' volleyball fundraiser

  29-06-2022 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Carrie Tingley Hospital is hosting their Not-So-Muddy Grass Volleyball tournament on July 30. After a lot of hiatus due to the pandemic, the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation is giving a twist to their popular volleyball-based fundraiser. This year the volleyball tournament will be hosted at Balloon Fiesta Park, with less mud. The idea of a grass volleyball tournament came when the traditional site of Mudd Volleyball was unavailable.
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• Monsoon moisture returns late week, through weekend

  29-06-2022 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wednesday is expected to be the driest and calmest day out of the next five or so. Precipitation is still possible today, mainly in higher elevations and mountaintops. The best timing for storms will be into the afternoon and early evening. If any rain does fall in lower elevations, it will be formed by those higher elevation storms.Temperatures today are also expected to be warmer than the past few, getting to near seasonable on the eastern half of the state. Even
  
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• Man involved in shootout with police pleads guilty

  29-06-2022 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man who got into a shootout with Albuquerque police in 2019 pled guilty Wednesday. Dominic Detwiler got into a shootout with police in April 2019, after officers responded to a home invasion at an apartment complex near Copper Ave. and Vermont St. Plea deal rejected for repeat DWI offender, case headed to trialAccording to police, April 18, 2109  just before 9 p.m., officers responded to the apartment complex after someone called 911 claiming they w
  
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• FCC commissioner urges Google, Apple to drop TikTok app

  29-06-2022 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – A member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asked Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over concerns about data harvesting. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, who was appointed by former President Trump, said the app poses national security threats, adding to the growing backlash from Republicans after BuzzFeed reported earlier this month that employees of TikTok’s parent company in China have access to private data on U.S. users.In letter
  
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• 'Take a Ride on Us' program offers discounted Uber rides Fourth of July weekend

  29-06-2022 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The “Take a Ride on Us” campaign is offering discounted Uber rides this Fourth of July weekend. Beginning Friday, July 1, at noon through Tuesday, July 5 at 3 a.m. the campaign is offering 1,000 rides. More $250, $500 tax rebates heading to New Mexicans in JulyParticipants can redeem the Uber code Liberty22 to get the discount. Each code is good for two riders per person, $10 off per ride. The credit does not cover tips and can only be
  
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• Ways to calm your dog on the Fourth of July

  29-06-2022 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) -- Dogs are often sensitive to loud sounds and noises, but on the Fourth of July, the level of fear and commotion within a dog can be turned up to a ten as fireworks blast off.
  Story continues belowTop Story: More $250, $500 tax rebates heading to New Mexicans in JulyNew Mexico: What you need to know about New Mexico’s new paid sick leave lawCrime: APD continues investigation into deaths of husband, wifeAlbuquerque: Albuquerque business owners, employees near pr
  
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• City to Albuquerque: stop setting garbage trucks on fire

  29-06-2022 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After two solid waste trucks burned to the ground this year, the City of Albuquerque is making a public plea for residents to stop putting flammable and hazardous garbage in trash and recycle bins. Since last July, the city's Solid Waste Department says there have been at least seven truck fires.Two of those fires happened this month, in June 2022. Fortunately, so far, no one has been hurt as a result of the truck fires according to the city's Solid Waste De
  
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• City of Albuquerque: stop setting garbage trucks on fire

  29-06-2022 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After two solid waste trucks burned to the ground this year, the City of Albuquerque is making a public plea for residents to stop putting flammable and hazardous garbage in trash and recycle bins. Since last July, the city's Solid Waste Department says there have been at least seven truck fires.Two of those fires happened this month, in June 2022. Fortunately, so far, no one has been hurt as a result of the truck fires according to the city's Solid Waste De
  
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• Justice Breyer set to retire from Supreme Court on Thursday

  29-06-2022 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Justice Stephen Breyer on Wednesday said that his previously announced retirement from the Supreme Court would take effect at noon the following day, capping off a nearly 28-year career on the bench that concluded with a tumultuous court term dominated by the court’s six-member conservative supermajority.The announcement by Breyer, 83, came in a letter to President Biden.“It has been my great honor to participate as a judge in the effort to maintain our Constitutio
  
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• Michigan man poached deer, sometimes while drunk, to relieve 'frustration,' state's DNR says

  29-06-2022 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A man admitted to illegally poaching deer in Kent County, Michigan, while under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, as well as illegally spearing snapping turtles, the state's Department of Natural Resources said.On Friday, 29-year-old Edward Trout of Cedar Springs pleaded not guilty to five misdemeanors: two counts of hunting and fishing without a license; taking game from a vehicle; taking and possessing deer out of season; and using illegal fishing devic
  
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• Can you test negative for COVID and still have the virus?

  29-06-2022 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – You feel a tickle in your throat or a pounding in your head. Or perhaps you're trying to be cautious before a large family gathering. Maybe a friend you saw yesterday says they've tested positive for COVID-19. In any case, you take a COVID-19 test.
  If your results are negative, does that mean you're in the clear? Or is it possible you can test negative and still have the virus?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a negative COVID-19 test result does
  
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• Nissan recalling over 300,000 Pathfinders due to risk of 'hood opening while driving'

  29-06-2022 16:05 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Nissan is recalling hundreds of thousands of Pathfinder SUVs after identifying an “issue involving the hood opening while driving,” the automaker says.The recall affects approximately 322,671 Pathfinder vehicles from 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 model years. Nissan estimated that roughly 0.44% of the vehicles contain the defect.Nissan alerted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the issue on June 13, announcing intentions to begin a voluntary recall. T
  
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• Young migrant recalls ordeal of riding in trailer packed with hundreds of people

  29-06-2022 15:53 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- In early December of last year, Nabeel Younis and a group of friends loaded onto a semi-truck for a ride from the Mexico-Guatemala border to the Mexico City area.
  They would not drink any water, eat any food or get a bathroom break over the next 16 hours.And they would stand the entire time."We were just standing in that trailer. ... If the trailer turned to one side everyone else turned to one side," said Younis. "It was so difficult to breathe in there. I still rem
  
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• Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker hospitalized: Reports

  29-06-2022 15:09 via krqe.com
  
  Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue on Tuesday, multiple outlets reported.Barker, who married reality-TV star Kourtney Kardashian last month, was taken to West Hills Hospital and Medical Center near Calabasas before being transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, the L.A. Times reported.Photos from TMZ showed medical workers transporting Barker, 46, on a stretcher with Kardashian by his side.Barker tweeted "God save me" just bef
  
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• US to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat

  29-06-2022 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  MADRID (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the U.S. will significantly increase its military presence in Europe for the long haul, including by establishing its first permanent presence in Poland, to bolster regional security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the opening of the alliance’s annual leaders' summit in Madrid, Biden said “NATO is strong and united" and that steps to be taken during the gatheri
  
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• US boosting military presence in Europe amid Russia threat

  29-06-2022 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  MADRID (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will significantly expand its military presence in Europe, the latest example of how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped plans for the continent’s security and prompted a reinvestment in NATO.Among the changes will be a permanent U.S. garrison in Poland, for the first time creating an enduring American foothold on the alliance’s eastern flank. Biden also said the U.S. would send two additional squadrons of F-
  
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• Are there earthquakes in New Mexico?

  29-06-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From barely noticeable rumbling to extreme shaking, earthquakes can be found around the globe. And that includes New Mexico. But there are some key aspects of our geology that affect how often we get quakes and how strong those quakes are.The basics of earthquakesEarthquakes can have a range of both human and natural causes. Humans can cause shaking: Large mining equipment can shake nearby houses, fracking can lead to quakes, and nuclear weapons testing can cause v
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Threats to Edgewood schools, Tourism suffering, Dry and warm, Couy Griffin lawsuit, East Mountain open spaces

  29-06-2022 14:49 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top StoriesPlea deal rejected for repeat DWI offender, case headed to trialNeighbor complaints may hinder local venue from hosting scheduled weddingsMore $250, $500 tax rebates heading to New Mexicans in JulyNew Mexico farmers need more rainfall despite recent monsoonAPD, BCSO lead major weekend street racing bustRice fields dry up as Italy’s drought lingers onNY state trooper crawls into drainage pipe to rescue missing dogWednesday's Five Facts[1] Teen charged for making threa
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Threat to Edgewood schools, Tourism suffering, Dry and warm, Couy Griffin lawsuit, East Mountain open spaces

  29-06-2022 14:49 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top StoriesPlea deal rejected for repeat DWI offender, case headed to trialNeighbor complaints may hinder local venue from hosting scheduled weddingsMore $250, $500 tax rebates heading to New Mexicans in JulyNew Mexico farmers need more rainfall despite recent monsoonAPD, BCSO lead major weekend street racing bustVideo shows bison attacking family at Yellowstone National ParkRice fields dry up as Italy’s drought lingers onWednesday's Five Facts[1] Teen charged for making threat
  
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• Drier and warmer around New Mexico

  29-06-2022 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wednesday morning is dry and mild across the state. Most areas will see abundant sunshine through the early afternoon. Isolated showers and storms will develop in the mountains, mainly in southern, western New Mexico, and southern Colorado this afternoon. Storms will stay over the high terrain, and the valley and plains will stay dry. Temperatures will warm up even more today, with highs in the 70s, 80s and low 90s across the area.
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• Los Alamos County ranked as nation's "healthiest community" for 3rd year

  29-06-2022 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – For the third year in a row, Los Alamos County has made national headlines as the nation’s healthiest community. The county outranks thousands of communities nationwide thanks to factors such as a low rate of smoking, high rate of health insurance coverage, and a high life expectancy.As the first community to not only repeat, but re-repeat its number one ranking since the launch of the Healthiest Community Rankings by the U.S. News & World Repo
  
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• APD: Fatal crash now being investigated as homicide

  29-06-2022 14:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash the area of Central and Tingley just after midnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Police say when officers arrived they found two people dead from their injuries and another was transported to the hospital, their condition is not known.Officials say due to new information, the incident is now being investigated as a homicide and APD's homicide unit is now investi
  
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• Here's why your July Fourth cookout will likely be more expensive than last year

  29-06-2022 14:04 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - It's no secret that inflation has been pushing the price of nearly everything up. Unfortunately, those prices likely won't be cooling off for your July Fourth cookout.
  In a recent report, the American Farm Bureau Federation found the average July Fourth cookout (serving 10 people) will cost $69.68, up 17% - or about $10 - compared to last summer. The usual culprits - supply chain disruptions, inflation, and war in Ukraine - are to blame, according to AFBF.“Despite higher food p
  
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• NY state trooper crawls into drainage pipe to rescue missing dog

  29-06-2022 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  CONKLIN, N.Y. (AP) — A missing golden retriever named Lilah, discovered deep inside a culvert pipe in upstate New York, could not be lured out by her owner with peanut butter dog treats or cheese.In this image provided by the New York State Police, Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone, right, poses for a photo with 13-year-old golden retriever Lilah, and her owner Rudy Fuehrer, after the trooper rescued her from a culvert pipe in Conklin, NY., on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Rasaphone grabbed a rope and craw
  
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• APD: Man shot and killed near Central, Pennsylvania

  29-06-2022 13:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting at 7817 Central Ave, near Central and Pennsylvania Tuesday night.APD says around 10:22 p.m. they received a call about a man who was possibly shot.Police say when officers arrived on scene they found dead body on scene. Officials say this is being investigated as a homicide. No other information is available at this time. KRQE News 13 will update as more information is available.
  
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• Tijuana averaging 7 murders per day this month

  29-06-2022 13:25 via krqe.com
  
  TIJUANA (Border Report) -- As June winds down, it will go on record as the most violent month so far this year with at least 196 murders, an average of seven per day.And according to Baja California prosecutors, the violence is not limited to the ongoing daily drug scrimmages around the city, but it's also affecting regular citizens.On Monday, a man was shot to death during a carjacking.Tijuana getting 2,000 National Guard troops to help maintain public safety
  So far this year, 882 homicides hav
  
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• Nation braces for miserable travel weekend as canceled flights stack up

  29-06-2022 11:53 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Americans are headed into an ugly Fourth of July travel weekend, with 1,800 flights canceled already this week with days left to go.  Airlines are struggling to meet surging demand after pandemic lockdowns and amid pilot and staffing shortages, but they are also accusing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of not having adequate staffing and failing to provide a plan on personnel ahead of the summer holiday. Consumer groups and the Biden administration, however, are
  
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• R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case

  29-06-2022 07:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse.Through tears and anger, several of Kelly's accusers told a court, and him, that he had preyed on them and misled his fans.“You made me do things that broke my spirit. I literally wished I would die because of how low you made me feel,” said one unnamed survivor, directly addressing
  
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• Another drier day Wednesday

  29-06-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Drier weather continues across New Mexico through Wednesday, with the best chance for storms staying over the mountains. A typical monsoon pattern will return again late this week.A much drier day today across the state as high pressure is building to the west of the Four Corners and drawing in drier air from the north. This has been limiting the chance for rain to mostly the mountains. This will be a very similar story again on Wednesday as the upper level high moves over the Four Corners. It w
  
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• Group suing Couy Griffin for role in Jan. 6 insurrection

  29-06-2022 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Otero County commissioner convicted for his role in the January 6th capitol riot is now at the center of a lawsuit. It was filed by a group of New Mexicans trying to make sure he never runs for political office in the state again.Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was eventually convicted of a misdemeanor for entering capitol grounds. Despite the conviction, Griffin has kept his seat on the Otero County Commission.
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• Group calling for Couy Griffin to be removed from his commission seat

  29-06-2022 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Otero County commissioner convicted for his role in the January 6th capitol riot is now at the center of a lawsuit. It was filed by a group of New Mexicans trying to make sure he never runs for political office in the state again.Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was eventually convicted of a misdemeanor for entering capitol grounds. Despite the conviction, Griffin has kept his seat on the Otero County Commission.
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• New Mexico farmers need more rainfall despite recent monsoon

  29-06-2022 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Even with all this recent rainfall it still might not be enough to help New Mexico farmers this year. Chris Lopez is a farmer in the Socorro Valley. He says farming can be a gamble, especially with the ongoing drought. He says the recent rain was a little bit of a relief, but questions whether it's enough.Water is a precious resource, especially for farmers in New Mexico but with the persistent hot and dry conditions it's hard to predict how their season will go this ye
  
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• Judge to decide if teen accused in Albuquerque murder will stay in jail

  29-06-2022 05:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge will decide at a later date if a teen accused of killing another teen in downtown Albuquerque will remain behind bars until trial. According to a criminal complaint, 16-year-old Angelo Baldonado was having issues with the victim 16-year-old Josue Ruiz who was dating Baldonado's sister.Story continues belowTrending: More $250, $500 tax rebates heading to New Mexicans in JulyNew Mexico: Santa Fe National Forest closes multiple recreational sitesCr
  
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• Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is extended

  29-06-2022 05:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has been extended for those affected by wildfires in New Mexico. New Mexico Legal Aid says the deadline has been moved forward a month to Aug. 4.Story continues belowTrending: More $250, $500 tax rebates heading to New Mexicans in JulyNew Mexico: Santa Fe National Forest closes multiple recreational sitesCrime: Authorities searching for I-40 shooting suspectAlbuquerque: Multiple agencies try capturing mountain lion see
  
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