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• APD: Drunk driver hits two bicyclists

  09-07-2022 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say a suspect drunk driver hit two bicyclists in the northwest part of town and then took off around 10:00 a.m. Saturday. Officers say the bicyclists were traveling north of Unser Boulevard when they were hit by a grey Hyundai sedan around the Kimmick Road intersection. Family of APD officer severely injured by suspected drunk driver speaks outOne of the cyclists was taken to UNM Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The other was treat
  
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• Fatal Clovis shooting under investigation

  09-07-2022 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Clovis police are investigating an early morning shooting that left one man dead and a home with a huge hole in it. Officers say they were called to Connelly Street around 1:00 a.m. for reports of gunfire.Story continues belowData Reporting: Electric, newer cars push New Mexico to consider road user feesBusiness: Old Town businesses say resident is breaking rules by selling out of homeCrime: APD: Suspect identified in southeast Albuquerque SWAT standoffAlbuquerqu
  
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• Texas synagogues cancel services after threat to Jewish community

  09-07-2022 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas synagogues canceled Shabbat services Saturday, both in-person and online after the Jewish Federation of San Antonio said there was a threat to the Jewish community. Temple Beth in San Antonio posted on Facebook Saturday morning that services were canceled because they said they had received information "that the safety situation for the Jewish synagogues in San Antonio today is not optimal."
  The synagogue said it was partnering with community agencies, the FBI, and law enf
  
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• Anderson Co. deputy fired following DUI arrest

  09-07-2022 22:55 via krqe.com
  
  ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - An Anderson County Deputy Sheriff was terminated Friday morning following an arrest for DUI. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said the deputy, identified as Austin Taylor, was not in an on-duty status when the incident took place.South Carolina Highway Patrol confirmed that a trooper pulled over Taylor's vehicle near the corner of Welcome Road and Hembree Road.Taylor was arrested and charged with DUI and Open Container, according to Highway Patrol.Taylor was bo
  
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• WATCH: Novice pilot lands plane on NC highway after engine fails, amazing footage shows

  09-07-2022 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – An aircraft pilot with limited experience made a difficult emergency landing in North Carolina when his plane's engine shut down over a heavily wooded area in the Great Smoky Mountains. Vince Fraser, 31, who has less than 100 hours of flight time, lost power to the engine of his 1967 Aero Commander single-engine plane and struggled to find a suitable location to set the aircraft down in the dense forests of Swain County, located in the southern Appalachian mountain
  
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• Meet the college grad who is helping 85K+ people relax

  09-07-2022 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  (WDTN) — Brynne Harder, a YouTuber known as Beez ASMR, has made it her mission to help others relax, one video at a time.The 23-year-old Michigan native is a recent Eastern Michigan University graduate who has found a passion in creating ASMR content for her YouTube channel."ASMR stands for autonomous sensory meridian response, which is basically a tingling sensation that people can get from something they see or hear," Brynne explains. "Not everyone experiences the tingles, but if not, it
  
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• Uvalde mayor: No officers saw gunman before he entered Robb Elementary

  09-07-2022 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) — The Uvalde mayor said a recent report released on the Robb Elementary shooting "does not give a complete and accurate account of what happened." Earlier this week, the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) of San Marcos released its initial report on the May 24 mass shooting, which details the events leading up to when the 18-year-old gunman was killed.Report: Officer saw Uvalde shooter outside of school, but didn’t receive permission
  
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• Cotton breeders are using genetic insights to make this global crop more sustainable

  09-07-2022 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) Products derived from the cotton plant show up in many items that people use daily, including blue jeans, bedsheets, paper, candles, and peanut butter. In the United States cotton is a US$7 billion annual crop grown in 17 states from Virginia to Southern California. Today, however, it’s at risk.Cotton plants from fields in India, China, and the U.S. – the world’s top three producers – all grow, flower and produce cotton fiber very similar
  
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• Winning the Tour de France requires subtle physics, young muscles, and an obscene amount of calories – 3 essential reads

  09-07-2022 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) The 2022 Tour de France is here. Starting in Copenhagen on July 1, the tour covers almost 2,100 miles (3,380 kilometers) over 24 days of riding through Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, and France. The tour is a feat of human athleticism, but to really understand how incredible it is to complete the race – much less win it – requires thinking about a unique blend of physics, biology, and physiology. Mix those up just right and you get a Tour de France c
  
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• There is no one Islamic interpretation on ethics of abortion, but the belief in God's mercy and compassion is a crucial part of any consideration

  09-07-2022 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) As a scholar of Islamic ethics, I’m often asked, “What does Islam say about abortion?” – a question that has become even more salient since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed 50 years of constitutional protection for the right to get an abortion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling on June 24, 2022.This question really needs to be reframed, because it implies a singular view. Islam isn’t monolithic
  
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• Very hot weekend ahead with scattered storms

  09-07-2022 15:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Good Saturday morning everyone! We're seeing very warm temperatures in the middle 70s across the state's southern half. It's also feeling very muggy for the east. This moisture will slowly work its way from east to west throughout the day, setting the stage for more scattered late-day thunderstorms.Forecast Continues BelowWildlife: VIDEO: Santa Fe Police rescue owl trapped in soccer netCrime: Lemitar man facing charges for double murder at Socorro homeAlbuquerque:
  
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• What is originalism? Did it underpin the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion and guns? Debunking the myths

  09-07-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) Recent Supreme Court decisions overturning Roe v. Wade and expanding gun rights in the U.S. have led some legal experts to declare the “triumph of originalism.” The court’s opinions do, in fact, reflect originalist methodology to an important extent.
  In New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen, a Second Amendment case, the majority opinion sought “the public understanding of the right to keep and bear arms in both 1791
  
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• NASA's head warned that China may try to claim the Moon – two space scholars explain why that's unlikely to happen

  09-07-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - NASA Administrator Bill Nelson recently expressed concerns over China’s aims in space, and in particular, that China would, in some way, claim ownership over the Moon and stop other countries from exploring it. In an interview with a German newspaper, Nelson cautioned, “We must be very concerned that China is landing on the Moon and saying: ‘It’s ours now and you stay out.‘” China immediately denounced the claims as a “lie&
  
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• Jonathan Gurule headed to Junior World Championships in Bulgaria

  09-07-2022 06:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE)- Former Los Lunas High School wrestler, Jonathan Gurule will compete at this years Greco-Roman Junior World Championships in Bulgaria on August 15th. Gurule was named to the U.S. U20 World Team after winning at the US World Team Trials in June."Its amazing to represent the United states, you know I love this country. Its amazing to represent my state, there aren't a lot of wrestlers that come out of New Mexico", said Jonathan Gurule. I love the pressure, it motivates me a
  
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• Storm chances return to the Albuquerque metro this weekend

  09-07-2022 06:32 via krqe.com
  
  The monsoon switches pattern this weekend, trapping in moisture across the state. This will bring more daily rain and thunderstorm chances to the mountainous terrain and surrounding areas, including the Albuquerque metro.
  Moisture and temperatures will increase this weekend as an area of high pressure gains strength over the Four Corners. Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue both Saturday and Sunday afternoon as moisture gets recycled from the previous day. Storms will initial
  
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• FBI asking for help finding "Black Mask Bandit" alleged bank robber

  09-07-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for help identifying and finding the "Black Mask Bandit" who is accused of robbing U.S. Bank on Central Ave. SE on July 8. They say just before 5 p.m., the man demanded money and then left the bank heading east. Clovis horse owners angry after fireworks set off in stallsHe's described as either white or Hispanic, in his 20s or 30s, about 5 foot 11 inches tall, with black hair. The FBI is offering a reward
  
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• Trial for former LCPD officer accused of murder to begin next week

  09-07-2022 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial for the former Las Cruces Police Officer charged with murder starts next week. Christopher Smelser was fired from the department, after body cam footage showed him putting a suspect in a choke hold, killing him in February 2020.
  Body cam footage from February 29, 2020, shows Officer Smelser threatening to put Antonio Valenzuela in a chokehold. It all started with a routine traffic stop. Police pulled over a truck for expired insurance and registrati
  
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• Trial for former LCPD officer accused of murder to begin

  09-07-2022 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial for the former Las Cruces Police Officer charged with murder starts Monday. Christopher Smelser was fired from the department, after body cam footage showed him putting a suspect in a choke hold, killing him in February 2020.
  Body cam footage from February 29, 2020, shows Officer Smelser threatening to put Antonio Valenzuela in a chokehold. It all started with a routine traffic stop. Police pulled over a truck for expired insurance and registration.
  
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• Man convicted of rape on the run after being sentenced to 9 years in prison

  09-07-2022 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ralph Vasquez, the man convicted of rape and kidnapping, is on the run tonight after he was supposed to turn himself in Friday to serve out his sentencing and cut off his GPS ankle monitor. “He was convicted Wednesday. And now today's Friday, and we don't know where he is, because he took off his GPS monitor that was court-ordered,” said Lauren Rodriguez, a spokesperson with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's office.It all began in Februar
  
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• Video: Hobbs mom holds onto stolen vehicle with children inside

  09-07-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – On the Fourth of July, a Hobbs mom went through every parent's nightmare, her two young children were stuck inside a stolen, as the thief lead police all across town. She told police that she was just about to get back in her car at the Allsup's on Dal Paso and Navajo when a woman hopped in the driver's seat. Clovis horse owners angry after fireworks set off in stallsNearby surveillance video shows that mother clinging to the hood as the SUV sped through a nearby
  
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• John Dodson added to BKFC 28 in Rio Rancho

  09-07-2022 05:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – John Dodson is officially going to be apart of the upcoming BKFC 28 fight card. Set for August 27th at the Rio Rancho Events Center, Dodson will fight Ryan Benoit in a flyweight co-main event bout. "I am so excited to be on this card, like yes, bare-knuckle is coming out here, and I still get to be co-main event on this thing. I am going to sit here and knock this dude out because I have not lost in Albuquerque and I am not going to let that happen right now
  
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• Sports Desk: NM United needs to be adaptable heading into Saturday Match with RGV

  09-07-2022 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former Los Lunas High School wrestler, Jonathan Gurule will compete at this years Greco-Roman Junior World Championships in Bulgaria on August 15th. Gurule was named to the U.S. U20 World Team after winning at the US World Team Trials in June."It's amazing to represent the United States, you know I love this country. It's amazing to represent my state, there aren't a lot of wrestlers that come out of New Mexico", said Jonathan Gurule. I love the pressure, it
  
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• Department of Transportation looking for eco-friendly approach to roadways

  09-07-2022 05:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state Department of Transportation is trying to take a more eco-friendly approach to the plants growing along roadways. The DOT released a proposal for a new set of practices, designed to cut down on the need for mowing and herbicides. NMDOT getting rid of ‘obsolete’ I-25 Northbound MLK exitThe goal is to promote healthy and visually appealing roadside habitats for plants and pollinators. The plan includes practices for tasks like choosing plan
  
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• Albuquerque Police identify man who died during officer-involved shooting

  09-07-2022 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has identified the man they believe shot and killed himself during a confrontation with officers earlier this week. Tuesday night, APD responded to reports of someone camping inside a van in the Target parking lot near Lomas and I-40.Story continues belowData Reporting: Electric, newer cars push New Mexico to consider road user feesBusiness: Old Town businesses say resident is breaking rules by selling out of homeCrime: APD:
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of raping, impregnating teen girl

  09-07-2022 04:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Charges are piling up against Jeremy Guthrie, who at first was accused of driving drunk with kids in the car and is now charged with raping one of those children. The 41-year-old was arrested early July 5 when police say he was pulled over drunk, with six minors in the car. They say he had given those minors alcohol as well. KRQE News 13 has learned Guthrie works for the Albuquerque Water Authority. The agency says his employment status is now, "under review
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of raping and impregnating teen girl

  09-07-2022 04:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Charges are piling up against Jeremy Guthrie, who at first was accused of driving drunk with kids in the car and is now charged with raping one of those children. The 41-year-old was arrested early July 5 when police say he was pulled over drunk, with six minors in the car. They say he had given those minors alcohol as well. 80-year-old man sentenced for raping neighborThat's when police heard from a family member of one of the kids about an ongoing sexual r
  
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• Doña Ana County offering sandbags to residents for monsoon season

  09-07-2022 03:33 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Doña Ana County is giving out empty sandbags to help residents prepare for potential flooding from monsoon rains. Each household is allowed up to 25 empty bags but in flood-prone areas, up to 50 per household will be provided.
  County officials recommend filling sandbags close to where they will be used. They also recommend that sandbags be filled with clean soil or soil. While yard dirt can be issued, they say it is not ideal if it contains debris that
  
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• Forest Service hiring for fall youth program

  09-07-2022 02:44 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest's Forest Stewards Youth Corps is recruiting young adults interested in a career in wildland fire. It will give participants beginner-level training and on-the-ground experience working on wildfires, prescribed burns, tree planting, and other natural resource projects.Story continues belowData Reporting: Electric, newer cars push New Mexico to consider road user feesBusiness: Old Town businesses say resident is breaking rul
  
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• The city of Albuquerque saves money at the pump despite high gas prices

  09-07-2022 02:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Gas prices in New Mexico continue to be near record levels. Practically everyone is feeling the pain at the pump. But not the city of Albuquerque. It has been able to save millions of dollars when filling up its fleet of vehicles.  KRQE News 13 Gas TrackerThe city of Albuquerque uses what is called a fuel hedging program. They bid for gas at a fixed rate for the year. If gas prices rise above the fixed rate the city is able to save money. If it drops be
  
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• KRQE En Español: Viernes 8 de Julio 2022

  09-07-2022 02:15 via krqe.com
  
  Investigan que comenzo un incendio en una redada de SWATEl incendio en lo que fue una redada de SWAT cerca de Wyoming y Southern el Miércoles por la noche. Cuando la policía entró encontró a una persona que creen que puede tener 14 años muerta dentro de la casa ¿Pero qué comenzó el incendio? Harold medina dice que este tipo de munición está diseñada para reducir el riesgo de incendios. Dijo que hay historias en todo el
  
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• Albuquerque Museum's new exhibit features unique medium

  09-07-2022 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum is showcasing what artists can do with just paper. The Papercentric exhibit showcases several works of art from the museum's permanent collection. How an Albuquerque nightclub became a libraryIt uses paper in several forms, including paper mache, embossed paper, and sculptures. "Artists are using paper as a medium itself as opposed to a matrix that you paint or draw or write on, so it's really interesting because in
  
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• Warehouse 508 hosting affordable summer art programs

  09-07-2022 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque teens have the chance to learn about mural art, how to write poetry, take photos, and even how to DJ. Warehouse 508 is providing summer programs for youth ages 13-20.
  Throughout June and July, the organization's two-week summer programs have been providing the community with a number of creative outlets. Roberto Reyes with Warehouse 508 said their hope is to engage with local teens and create a fun, accessible space for them.Story continues
  
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• Russia-Ukraine war impacting Albuquerque brewery prices

  09-07-2022 01:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The beer is still flowing at 377 Brewery near Gibson and Yale in southeast Albuquerque, but it's definitely costing more to make it. The owner, Cliff Sandoval, says the war in Ukraine has created a price hike for their beer since both Russia and Ukraine are two of the world's top wheat and barley producers.
  "We started noticing (higher prices) probably about a year ago, honestly. And then, I think, about 6 months we started really noticing 2 to 3 percent, bu
  
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• Albuquerque Public School Board tables parent's rights proposal

  09-07-2022 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Albuquerque Public School Board is tabling the controversial parent's rights proposal. This comes after a night of heated debate amongst board members on what parents should be able to be told about if their child confides in an APS staff member.
  The proposal would give parents the right to access student information including what they tell school counselors. Board member, Courtney Jackson introduced the policy change. “This is a direct
  
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• Monsoon becomes more active this weekend

  09-07-2022 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  The monsoon switches pattern this weekend, trapping in moisture across the state. This will bring more daily rain and thunderstorm chances to the mountainous terrain and surrounding areas, including the Albuquerque metro.
  Moisture and temperatures will increase this weekend as an area of high pressure gains strength over the Four Corners. Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue both Saturday and Sunday afternoon as moisture gets recycled from the previous day. Storms will initial
  
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• How an Albuquerque nightclub became a library

  09-07-2022 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From a staple for New Mexico nightlife to Albuquerque's newest library, the transformation from Caravan Nightclub to the International District Library is complete. The project took six years - and here's how it happened.A stage for Hurricane, Pride, Campbell, and moreAlthough all that remains of the former nightclub is the sign, the club's legacy lives on. Originally built in 1961, it was known as the Crescendo Club, before being changed to Caravan East in
  
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• Clovis robbery suspect dies in federal custody

  09-07-2022 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) -- Officials from the United States Marshals Service confirmed the recent death of a Clovis man in federal custody at a detention center in Lovington.
  According to a news release, the U.S. Marshals Service said that 50-year-old Clovis resident James Robinson died in federal custody on Monday at the Lea County Detention Center in Lovington.Clovis police arrest man suspected in two bank robberiesRobinson was arrested last month after being linked to two robberies in Clovis.
  
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• NMDOH back-to-school immunization clinics start this weekend

  09-07-2022 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to help prepare kids going back to school, the New Mexico Department of Health, the New Mexico Immunization Coalition, the New Mexico Primary Care Association, and healthcare providers from around the state are holding immunization clinics between July 9 and August 31.Story continues belowData Reporting: Electric, newer cars push New Mexico to consider road user feesBusiness: Old Town businesses say resident is breaking rules by selling out of home
  
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• Clovis horse owners furious after fireworks set off in stalls

  09-07-2022 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – It's one of those stories that has people asking who would do such a thing? Security video shows an intruder setting off fireworks in a horse stable. As you can imagine the family that owns the horses is furious. They want the person who did this caught.Deanne and Renee Guthrie's Ring camera shows someone climbing into their horse stable in Clovis early Wednesday morning. He's seen carrying a box of fireworks, lighting them off, and running away. Renee said, “To
  
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• Clovis horse owners angry after fireworks set off in stalls

  09-07-2022 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – It's one of those stories that has people asking who would do such a thing? Security video shows an intruder setting off fireworks in a horse stable. As you can imagine the family that owns the horses is furious. They want the person who did this caught.Deanne and Renee Guthrie's Ring camera shows someone climbing into their horse stable in Clovis early Wednesday morning. He's seen carrying a box of fireworks, lighting them off, and running away. Renee said, “To
  
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• Roswell plans to fix drainage system after historic 100-year flooding event

  09-07-2022 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The City of Roswell is trying to figure out how to a void major flooding in the future. This comes after storms damaged homes and washed out bridges in the area last month. Roswell got more than three inches in June, and it wreaked havoc on their drainage system in the Holly Loop neighborhood. State provides $30M for Eastern New Mexico Water Supply Project pipeline"It was over a 100 event. Nothing is designed to cover a 100-year event. So this neighborhood, they'
  
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