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• Sunport tool helps with traveling experience

  11-08-2022 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sunport is using a new tool to help travelers plan their trips. The website – called "Where We Fly" – includes an interactive map and videos, allowing passengers to explore destinations and book flights. Albuquerque Sunport awarded millions in federal fundingTravelers can also personalize their preferences. According to a City of Albuquerque press release, the tool's goal is to improve the ease of the traveler experience. The site is availabl
  
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• Video shows man drive away from police, through Gallup parade

  11-08-2022 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly obtained police body camera video shows the initial moments where police tried stopping a driver in an SUV before the vehicle began driving through a parade. Jeff Irving is facing multiple charges related to the August 4 incident in Gallup that left 15 people injured.According to New Mexico State Police, the situation first unfolded when Gallup Police officers tried to stop a driver after receiving a report of "individuals drinking alcohol inside a beige Ch
  
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• UNM North Campus parking changes discussed in virtual town hall

  11-08-2022 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A virtual town hall is scheduled for Friday to discuss security and parking on UNM's North Campus. Changes to parking in that area have been made as part of construction on the College of Nursing and Public Health.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque seeing uptick in burglars removing entire windowsNew Mexico: 40 days of clean water left in Las Vegas, city under stage 7 restrictionsCrime: Suspect accused of murdering Muslim men makes first appearanc
  
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• Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office gives update on 'Rust' shooting investigation

  11-08-2022 23:14 via krqe.com
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says it is one step closer to wrapping up its investigation of the deadly shooting on the Rust movie set. The agency is investigating after actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun containing a real bullet last October that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza.Related CoverageComplaint filed against ‘Rust Movie Productions LLC’ for fatal shootingRust shooting investigation files
  
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• First New Mexico woman to become a U.S. Marshal honored in Phoenix

  11-08-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The first New Mexico woman to become a U.S. Marhsal has received a prestigious award. Sonya Chavez earned the President's Award at the Federal Law Enforcement Foundations' annual leadership training in Phoenix Wednesday. That prize goes to individuals who show outstanding dedication to public service.Check the list: FBI updates names of missing Native Americans in New MexicoOriginally from Torrance County, Chavez joined the Marshals in 2018 and helped get more than
  
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• Carlsbad Police investigating shooting that sent 1 person to the hospital

  11-08-2022 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – The Carlsbad Police Department is searching for the suspect in a shooting. Police say they were called to West Tansill Street Thursday morning where they found a man shot in the head. He was taken to the hospital and his condition is unknown. Farmington man facing federal firearms chargesWitnesses say they saw two people in a black Ford Taurus leave the scene. It's unclear if police have identified the suspects.
  
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• Higher Education Department answers questions about tuition-free college

  11-08-2022 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state's Higher Education Department is trying to clear up any confusion about free college tuition. The agency has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about the Opportunity Scholarship including who qualifies and how to apply. Check the list: FBI updates names of missing Native Americans in New MexicoThe state recently expanded the Opportunity scholarships to include four-year universities. The Public Education Department says recent hig
  
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• Info sought in Carlsbad shooting

  11-08-2022 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlsbad police are on the lookout for two suspects tied to a shooting that happened Wednesday. When police arrived at the 1800 block of West Tansill Street, they found a man who had been shot in the head. Police looking for info on northeast Albuquerque shootingThe victim was taken to the hospital. Police say two people were seen in a 2013 black Ford Taurus around the time of the shooting.A reward between $500 and $2,500 is being offered through the police dep
  
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• Check the list: FBI updates names of missing Native Americans in New Mexico

  11-08-2022 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an updated list, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has published the names of 186 missing Indigenous persons. It includes some missing for decades.The list, first released in July, took half a year to put together, according to the FBI. Justin Hooper at the Bureau of Indian Affairs called the list a "huge step forward" towards eventually finding missing persons. New Mexico reveals plan to address MMIWR crisisThe newest update to the list added 19
  
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• FBI updates list of missing Native Americans in New Mexico

  11-08-2022 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The FBI has updated its list of verified missing Native Americans in New Mexico and the Navajo Nation. Investigators have removed 10 people from the list but added 19 others bringing the total to 186.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque seeing uptick in burglars removing entire windowsNew Mexico: 40 days of clean water left in Las Vegas, city under stage 7 restrictionsCrime: Suspect accused of murdering Muslim men makes first appearance in courtKRQE E
  
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• CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

  11-08-2022 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said people no longer need to stay at least 6 feet away from others.The changes are driven by a recognition that — more than 2 1/2 years since the start of the pandemic — an estimated 95% of Americans 16 and ol
  
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• FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy

  11-08-2022 22:03 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — If you were exposed to COVID-19, take three home tests instead of two to make sure you’re not infected, according to new U.S. recommendations released Thursday.Previously, the Food and Drug Administration had advised taking two rapid antigen tests over two or three days to rule out infection. But the agency says new studies suggest that protocol can miss too many infections, and could result in people spreading the coronavirus to others, especially if they don't dev
  
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• Afternoon storms for parts of New Mexico

  11-08-2022 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Heavy rain continues for parts of south New Mexico this afternoon. Roswell, Alamogordo, and Ruidoso are seeing overcast skies, pouring rain, and cooler temperatures. Ruidoso is only in the upper 50s as of noon! This is certainly a taste of fall for some. Flash flooding is a big concern over the Sacramento Mountains and across the Gila and Black Mountains. Just south of Ruidoso along highway 70 has picked up almost 2” of rain causing some flooding on the
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of breaking into shoe shop

  11-08-2022 21:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cody Grenfell, 34, is accused of breaking into an Albuquerque shoe shop early Thursday morning. He is accused of breaking the window of Z-Coil Footwear on 4th St. and stealing three boxes of shoes.
  Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque seeing uptick in burglars removing entire windowsNew Mexico: 40 days of clean water left in Las Vegas, city under stage 7 restrictionsCrime: Suspect accused of murdering Muslim men makes first appearance in courtK
  
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• Local group petitions to delay Coronado Park closure

  11-08-2022 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness is asking the city to delay the closure of Coronado Park. The local group started an online petition saying the city has no real plan for what to do next.
  Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Albuquerque seeing uptick in burglars removing entire windowsNew Mexico: 40 days of clean water left in Las Vegas, city under stage 7 restrictionsCrime: Suspect accused of murdering Muslim men makes first appearance in courtKRQE
  
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• In New Mexico, there's not enough water for everyone

  11-08-2022 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – "Is there enough water for everyone in New Mexico?" That's what KRQE News 13 has been asking experts. And the consensus is: probably not, especially in the Rio Grande Valley.You've probably heard that the Rio Grande is important for life in Albuquerque and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. But it's also hard to understate that importance. The river and its connected underground aquifer provides drinking water for hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans. On top of tha
  
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• Explora Fall 2022 semester programs are open for registration

  11-08-2022 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Explora's fall semesters are now open for registration. They will enrich your child's educational experience with after-school and weekend programs.Somos Unidos Foundation invites the community to the ‘The Ball Gala’The Fall Semester programs will meet every other week and the home schools programs will meet once per week. The Home School Exploration Series will be accepting students K-9th. The Home School program will offer your child a semester
  
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• VIDEO: Baby gorilla delivered at Albuquerque zoo

  11-08-2022 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in nearly two decades, the Albuquerque BioPark's zoo is welcoming a new baby gorilla, delivered Wednesday morning. The city's zoo says Samantha, a first-time mom, delivered the baby around 10:29 a.m. while staff watched through a remote video feed. What’s under construction at the Albuquerque Zoo?After the birth, video provided by the BioPark shows Samantha cradling the newborn. In a Facebook post, zoo staff says Samantha "did great!
  
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• US monkeypox cases top 10,000

  11-08-2022 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There are now over 10,000 reported cases of monkeypox in the United States, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Wednesday.The U.S. leads the world in known cases, which have been reported in 49 states (Wyoming has no reported cases) and the District of Columbia.
  Twelve deaths have been reported worldwide from the 2022 outbreak, though none in the U.S.New York State has the most reported cases (2,132), followed by C
  
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• 2nd firefighter dies as Cuba controls big oil facility fire

  11-08-2022 19:28 via krqe.com
  
  HAVANA (AP) — Officials said Thursday that a second firefighter has died in Cuba, where crews have controlled a massive blaze that began last week at a key oil storage facility amid a deepening energy crisis.The 24-year-old firefighter identified as Elier Correa had been hospitalized in extremely critical condition, according to government news site Cubadebate. Another 14 firefighters are missing after lightning on Friday sparked the fire, which has injured 130 people and destroyed four of
  
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• Armed man tries to breach FBI office, is injured in standoff

  11-08-2022 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) — An armed man decked out in body armor tried to breach a security screening area at an FBI field office in Ohio on Thursday, then fled and was injured in an exchange of gunfire in a standoff with law enforcement, authorities said.
  The confrontation that began at the FBI's Cincinnati field office came as officials warned of an increase in threats against federal agents in the days following a search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.Feder
  
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• Armed man approaches FBI office, exchanges gunfire with cops

  11-08-2022 18:15 via krqe.com
  CINCINNATI (AP) — An armed man approached the visitor screening area at the FBI's Cincinnati office, fled when confronted by agents and later exchanged gunfire with police, authorities said Thursday.After fleeing the FBI office, the man was chased onto Interstate 71, which was then closed in both directions. The man, wearing body armor, exchanged gunfire with police, according to the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency.The episode came a day after the FBI director warned against thr
  
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• USPS plans to hike prices for holidays

  11-08-2022 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Thursday proposed raising prices ahead of its peak season, a temporary adjustment it says will help handle the holidays. Rates for priority mail, first-class services and ground shipping would increase by as little as 25 cents in some cases, and as much as $6.50 in others, according to a release. The temporary increase, now pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission, would be in effect from Oct. 2 through Jan. 23. 
  
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• Video: Father, daughter removed from Frontier flight after pilot turns plane around

  11-08-2022 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  ORLANDO, Florida (WJW) -- A man and his 2-year-old daughter were removed from a Frontier Airlines flight over the weekend.The incident, which was captured on video, happened on a flight heading from Orlando to Atlanta on Sunday, according to reports from Storyful.
  In an Instagram post, the father, Chrisean Rose, said "I actually can’t believe I am making this post." He explained that they were removed from the flight because his daughter wanted to sit in his lap during takeoff because she
  
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• Rio Rancho police searching for SUV following police shooting

  11-08-2022 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police are searching for a Chevy SUV and suspects following a police shooting this morning. It happened around 8:15 a.m. Rio Rancho Police have not said where the shooting occurred or if anyone was injured.According to a Facebook post, RRPD officers "encountered occupants of the vehicle" which then "resulted in an officer involved shooting." Online, police shared a photo of a red or purple colored SUV said to be involved in the incident. The SUV's
  
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• Rio Rancho police search for armed suspects, SUV in police shooting

  11-08-2022 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police are searching for a Chevy SUV and at least two "armed and dangerous" suspects following a police shooting this morning. It happened around 8:15 a.m. along Meadowlark Lane near Sara Road and Highway 528 in southeast Rio Rancho.According to a Facebook post, RRPD officers were trying to take the driver of the stolen SUV into custody "when an officer involved shooting occurred" and the SUV drove off. Police say one officer "sustained a non-life
  
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• Rio Rancho police search for armed suspects in police shooting

  11-08-2022 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The search for at least two "armed and dangerous" suspects continues following a police shooting in Rio Rancho this morning. It happened around 8:15 a.m. along Meadowlark Lane near Sara Road and Highway 528 in southeast Rio Rancho.According to a Facebook post, RRPD officers were trying to take the driver of the stolen maroon Chevy Tahoe SUV into custody "when an officer involved shooting occurred" and the SUV drove off. Police say one officer "sustained a non
  
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• Rio Rancho police detain person after police shooting

  11-08-2022 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Police say one person has been detained following a police shooting in Rio Rancho this morning. The shooting happened around 8:15 a.m. along Meadowlark Lane near Sara Road and Highway 528 in southeast Rio Rancho.Rio Rancho Police recovered this stolen Chevy SUV following a shooting Thursday morning, August 11, 2022. (Photo Courtesy: RRPD)Rio Rancho Police say the shooting unfolded as officers tried to pull over a stolen maroon Chevy Tahoe SUV. During the atte
  
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• Rio Rancho police detain person after officer shoots in stolen SUV stop

  11-08-2022 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Police say one person has been detained following a police shooting in Rio Rancho this morning. The shooting happened around 8:15 a.m. along Meadowlark Lane near Sara Road and Highway 528 in southeast Rio Rancho.Rio Rancho Police recovered this stolen Chevy SUV following a shooting Thursday morning, August 11, 2022. (Photo Courtesy: RRPD)Rio Rancho Police say the shooting unfolded as officers tried to pull over a stolen maroon Chevy Tahoe SUV. During the atte
  
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• Rio Rancho police detain 1 person after officer-involved shooting

  11-08-2022 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police say one person has been detained following a police shooting in Rio Rancho this morning. It happened around 8:15 a.m. along Meadowlark Lane near Sara Road and Highway 528 in southeast Rio Rancho.According to a Facebook post, RRPD officers were trying to take the driver of the stolen maroon Chevy Tahoe SUV into custody when the driver began ramming the stolen vehicle into a police unit. That's "when an officer-involved shooting occurred" and
  
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• DRIED UP: Lakes Mead and Powell at epicenter of biggest Western drought in history

  11-08-2022 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  “The moment of truthis here for everyone. …We need to change fundamentally how we manage and use water.”
  Christopher Kuzdas, Environmental Defense Fund
  A formerly sunken boat rests on a now-dry section of lakebed at drought-stricken Lake Mead on May 10. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)The American West is experiencing its driest period in human history, a megadrought that threatens health, agriculture and entire ways of life. DRIED UP is a series of stories examining the di
  
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• Ferrari recalling 23,555 cars dating back to MY2005 over possible brake failure

  11-08-2022 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Sorry, Ferrari owners.Ferrari North America, Inc., is recalling tens of thousands of luxury vehicles over a potentially faulty brake fluid reservoir cap, which may contribute to a loss of brake function and increase the risk of crashing.The recall, announced in late July, affects a possible 23,555 cars across 19 different models, including units from model years as far back as 2005. Only about 1% of the vehicles are actually estimated to contain the defect, according to a recal
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Murder suspect pretrial hearing, Determining a motive, Isolated storms, Girl identified, Conserving butterflies

  11-08-2022 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top StoriesVideo: Murder suspect appears to slash tires in parking lot of Albuquerque mosque40 days of clean water left in Las Vegas, city under stage 7 restrictionsSon of suspect arrested in murders of Albuquerque Muslim men also in custodyPolice searching for Rio Rancho woman last seen on MondayI-25/MLK off-ramp makeover project causes concern for nearby businessesAlbuquerque seeing uptick in burglars removing entire windowsMonkeypox spread: 3 things CDC admits we still don’t
  
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• Morning storms and a drier afternoon

  11-08-2022 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain and thunderstorms are spinning through southeast New Mexico this morning, prompting flood advisories for Chaves, De Baca and Roosevelt counties until 8:15 AM. Minor flooding will be possible over roads, arroyos, small streams, and low-lying areas. The Gila and lower Rio Grande Valley are also seeing showers and thunderstorms. Storms should come to an end by around 9-10 AM.Forecast continues below
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• Monkeypox spread: 3 things CDC admits we still don't understand

  11-08-2022 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Monkeypox cases have been confirmed in all but one state, but there's still a lot we don't understand about the virus, health leaders admit.
  How the virus spreads is actively being studied, even as the number of U.S. cases nears 10,000.
  In a late July update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency admits there are several aspects of monkeypox transmission that require more scientific research.
  The first thing – a major one – is whether or not
  
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• 'Kobe' tops list of sports-inspired baby names in America

  11-08-2022 14:14 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant may have had an untimely passing, but his memory lives on in thousands of youngsters who will bear his name and keep his legacy alive.The NBA Hall of Famer tops the list of sports-inspired baby names from 2020-21, according to research from sports betting site BetSperts.An analysis of the top sports-related baby names found that 17,071 newborns were named Kobe during that time frame. The name saw a 201% increase, likely spurred by Bryant's death in
  
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• Why the WHO is renaming monkeypox

  11-08-2022 12:54 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The World Health Organization is renaming monkeypox amid concerns that the name may be considered racist and might not accurately describe the origin of the virus.WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in mid-June that the organization would be renaming monkeypox.“WHO is also working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of #monkeypox virus, its clades and the disease it causes. We will make announcements about the new names as soo
  
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• Gas prices dip just below $4 for the first time in 5 months

  11-08-2022 10:14 via krqe.com
  
  Gasoline prices dipped to just under the $4 mark for the first time in more than five months — good news for consumers who are struggling with high prices for many other essentials.AAA said the national average for a gallon of regular was $3.99 on Thursday.Prices have dropped 15 cents in the past week and 68 cents in the last month, according to the auto club.The shopping app GasBuddy reported that the national average was already down to $3.98 on Wednesday.Falling prices for gas, airline
  
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• I-25/MLK off-ramp makeover project causes concern for nearby businesses

  11-08-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An off-ramp along I-25 that's been known for its headaches and congestion is getting a major makeover. Crews broke ground on the northbound MLK off-ramp this week, but not without concerns from businesses in the area.
  "Once the off ramp is completed, I don't think it's going to have a major impact on our businesses but during the construction phase, I think the accessibility to businesses that are on Oak Street will be a little more difficult for patients to
  
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• 40 days of clean water left in Las Vegas, city under stage 7 restrictions

  11-08-2022 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Las Vegas is dangerously close to running out of water, and is now asking people to limit their water use. People in Las Vegas knew they were running out of water, but the situation is worse than they thought. “We only have less than 40 days of water. So it's a bit worrisome,” said Tabatha Johnson, who lives right next to the Gallinas watershed treatment center.Flooding in the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon burn scar areas has pol
  
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• Suspect accused of murdering Muslim men makes first appearance in court

  11-08-2022 05:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors described Muhammad Syed as a very dangerous person who puts no value on human life. He's accused of ambushing and murdering two Muslim men in Albuquerque. They say releasing Syed until trial would once again put the community in danger.Story continues below:August 4: Police: 3 separate murders of Muslim men in Albuquerque could be relatedAugust 6: Homicide could be connected to other Muslim shootingsAugust 7: APD seeks vehicle
  
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• Police searching for Rio Rancho woman last seen on Monday

  11-08-2022 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police and the Rio Rancho Police Department are searching for a woman who may be in danger. Shayla Johnson was last seen Monday leaving her home in Rio Rancho. A family friend told KRQE News 13 that she had just dropped off her three older kids at school and took her toddler to the babysitter.Story continues belowTrending: Son of suspect arrested in murders of Albuquerque Muslim men also in custodyAlbuquerque: Albuquerque safe outdoor spaces
  
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• Video: Murder suspect appears to slash tires in parking lot of Albuquerque mosque

  11-08-2022 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While police are still investigating whether Muhammad Syed was behind the murders of two other Muslim men, a video from two years ago seems to tie him to one of those victims, Mohammad Zahir Ahmadi. Muslim leaders say surveillance video from a local mosque in 2020 appears to show Syed slashing the tires of an SUV belonging to the Ahmadi family.Previous Coverage:August 4: Police: 3 separate murders of Muslim men in Albuquerque could be relatedAugust 6:&n
  
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• What is the new Langya virus that has infected 35 people in China

  11-08-2022 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A new virus has infected dozens of people in China, with researchers suggesting shrews might be a "natural reservoir" for the virus. Still, experts say the virus is likely not a major concern.Research published in The New England Journal of Medicine last week said that the Langya henipavirus was found in 35 people in the Chinese provinces of Henan and Shandong. Scientists said that 26 of those people had no other pathogen detected in their body besides Langya and had a range of
  
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• When to see the final supermoon of the year

  11-08-2022 04:04 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) - Skywatchers are in for quite the sighting later this week as the full moon - and the year's last supermoon - rises alongside a meteor shower.
  The next full moon will occur Thursday night. This moon will also be a "supermoon," meaning it will appear bigger and brighter in the sky than a standard full moon due to the distance of the moon from the earth.
  What is a supermoon?NASA defines a supermoon as a full moon occurring at the same time as the moon's perigee. The perigee is the closest
  
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• Final supermoon of the year happening this week: Here's when to see it

  11-08-2022 04:04 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) - Skywatchers are in for quite the sighting later this week as the full moon - and the year's last supermoon - rises alongside a meteor shower.
  The next full moon will occur Thursday night. This moon will also be a "supermoon," meaning it will appear bigger and brighter in the sky than a standard full moon due to the distance of the moon from the earth.
  What is a supermoon?NASA defines a supermoon as a full moon occurring at the same time as the moon's perigee. The perigee is the closest
  
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• The "Upham Girl" has been identified 37 years later

  11-08-2022 03:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 37-year mystery of "The Upham Girl" has been solved, at least partially. Investigators have announced the identity of the girl whose remains were found near Upham, New Mexico in 1985. Now that they know who she is, they'll work to find out how she ended up dead, thousands of miles from home. “After more than three decades, we're proud to announce Jane Doe has officially been identified as 16-yr old Dorothy Harrison,” says Detective Melis
  
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• Gateway Christian playing for late coach Micky Reeves

  11-08-2022 03:42 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Gateway Christian comes into the 2022 6-man football season as the defending state champion and with something to play for. The Warriors took last year's title over Ramah in a 70-28 victory, however at halftime of that game, the Gateway Christian community suffered a major loss when head coach Mickey Reeves collapsed and later died in a hospital at the age of 51. Goddard Rockets bring experience, leadership in 2022"I think the true legacy of anybody is not what
  
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• Albuquerque city planners approve first sanctioned homeless encampment

  11-08-2022 03:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city planners have approved the city's first sanctioned homeless encampment. The newly formed non-profit Dawn Legacy Point will establish the site at an empty lot on Menaul just west of I-25. New Mexico to launch healthcare pricing tool in 2023The group says it will focus on providing services for people who have experienced sex trafficking and exploitation. Applications for three other sites are pending. That includes one on Bluewater near Coors
  
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• Sports Desk: Micky Reeves leaves lasting impact

  11-08-2022 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Gateway Christian football team has something to play for in 2022. The Warriors head coach, Micky Reeves, collapsed during halftime of the state championship last season and later died in a hospital. The impact that he left on the program is one that is not lost on the community."I think the true legacy of anybody is not what you do when you are here, its what happens when you are gone," coach Wigley said. "If that carries on, and I see it in those seniors, gos
  
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