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• These are America's most depressed cities, data shows

  05-09-2022 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Depression can affect anyone in any place, though new data shows some areas of the U.S. have more incidences of the anxiety disorder.Researchers at nursing information and education outlet CEUfast reviewed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to find the cities with the highest numbers of residents who have been been told they have any form of depression. A look inside Albuquerque’s unarmed emergency responseTop 15 most depressed cities/metros in the U
  
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• Santa Fe woman accused of embezzling nearly $600K from firm

  05-09-2022 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M.  (AP) — A Santa Fe woman has been accused of embezzling nearly $600,000 from a landscape architecture firm where she once worked.A Sept. 19 arraignment has been scheduled for 43-year-old Heather Barna. Dish soap prank at New Mexico park could result in charges, police sayAccording to a criminal complaint filed in Santa Fe County Magistrate Court, Barna is facing felony charges of embezzlement and unlawful use or theft of an ATM or debit card.It was unclear Sunday if Bar
  
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• Judge grants Trump’s request to appoint special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents

  05-09-2022 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – A federal judge on Monday granted former President Trump’s request to appoint an independent special master to review materials the FBI seized from his Mar-a-Lago residence last month.U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is a Trump appointee, dismissed objections from the Department of Justice (DOJ), blocking prosecutors from further reviewing or using the seized documents in their investigation until the special master completes their review.Cannon asked DOJ and Trump
  
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• Spate of violence across US mars Labor Day weekend

  05-09-2022 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – At least nine mass shootings have taken place nationwide so far during Labor Day weekend, leaving at least 10 people dead, according to Gun Violence Archive.The mass shootings, which the organization defines as incidents in which four or more people were shot or killed, not including the shooter, took place in cities including Norfolk, Va., Charleston, S.C., and Chicago, among others. Dish soap prank at New Mexico park could result in charges, police sayThe deadliest shoo
  
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• 16 Uvalde fourth graders waited an hour with wounded teacher

  05-09-2022 16:04 via krqe.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Elsa Avila slid to her phone, terrified as she held the bleeding side of her abdomen and tried to stay calm for her students. In a text to her family that she meant to send to fellow Uvalde teachers, she wrote: “I’m shot.”
  For the first time in 30 years, Avila will not be going back to school as classes resume Tuesday in the small, southeast Texas town. The start of school will look different for her, as for other survivors of the May 24 shooting at R
  
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• 16 Uvalde fourth graders waited an hour with injured teacher

  05-09-2022 16:04 via krqe.com
  
  UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Elsa Avila slid to her phone, terrified as she held the bleeding side of her abdomen and tried to stay calm for her students. In a text to her family that she meant to send to fellow Uvalde teachers, she wrote: “I’m shot.”
  For the first time in 30 years, Avila will not be going back to school as classes resume Tuesday in the small, southeast Texas town. The start of school will look different for her, as for other survivors of the May 24 shooting at R
  
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• La Niña vs El Niño: What's the difference between the weather patterns?

  05-09-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (KXAN) — La Niña has been plaguing the United States for years. The weather pattern has caused serious drought and heatwaves.
  David Yeomans, chief meteorologist at KXAN News in Austin, Texas explores what La Niña — in addition to her little brother, El Niño. KRQE Weather"The El Niño-La Niña cycle is driven by winds over the Pacific Ocean," says Yeomans. "In a normal year, trade winds blow lightly from East to West near the equator — carrying w
  
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• Glover Quin excited for the 2022 Lobo Football season

  05-09-2022 15:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Former UNM Football great and NFL safety, Glover Quin was at Saturday's UNM Football Game. Quin says that he has payed more attention to this team the last couple of years.
  Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Study says City of Albuquerque is ‘not doing enough about the homeless’Balloon Fiesta: Is the city ready for Balloon Fiesta? Many say no.Crime: Albuquerque sandwich shop employees attacked after asking loiterers to leaveNew Mexico: The health o
  
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• Danny Gonzales and players reaction after 41-0 victory

  05-09-2022 15:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Football opened their season on Saturday with a 41-0 victory over Maine. This shutout win marks the first shutout for this program since 2015.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Study says City of Albuquerque is ‘not doing enough about the homeless’Balloon Fiesta: Is the city ready for Balloon Fiesta? Many say no.Crime: Albuquerque sandwich shop employees attacked after asking loiterers to leaveNew Mexico: The health of honey bee colonies in Ne
  
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• Two dead after crash in southwest Albuquerque

  05-09-2022 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies responded to a fatal crash at Bridge Blvd. and Atrisco Dr.just after 3 a.m. Monday. BCSO says the crash involved a vehicle and a motorcycle, two people died as a result of the crash.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: Study says City of Albuquerque is ‘not doing enough about the homeless’Balloon Fiesta: Is the city ready for Balloon Fiesta? Many say no.Crime: Albuquerque sandwich shop employees attacked after as
  
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• Fatal crash causes closures near Atrisco and Bridge

  05-09-2022 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal crash on Atrisco and Bridge Monday morning. BCSO says the crash involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. All lanes are closed in the area as investigators work the scene. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. No other details are available at this time.
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Facing charges, Survey results, Isolated storms, Fire and flood relief, Fundraiser for student

  05-09-2022 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top StoriesAlbuquerque man arrested for car theft, drug possessionRenovation finished for historic Las Vegas buildingPolice: 1 dead after vehicle crashes into Albuquerque buildingDish soap prank at New Mexico park could result in charges, police sayMillions awarded to New Mexico companies for trainees, internsLos Ranchos Growers Market continues to help students gain skillsIs the city ready for Balloon Fiesta? Many say no.Lobo Football shuts out Maine in season openerBed Bath & Beyo
  
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• Isolated storms and hot for Labor Day

  05-09-2022 14:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is completely dry and clear, with cool temps around the mountains and north, and milder for the Metro and southern New Mexico. Today will be mostly dry and sunny. Isolated storms will pop up in the southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jemez and San Juans this afternoon. Showers and storms will move southwest off of the high terrain. A few storms will move into the middle Rio Grande Valley, with a chance in Santa Fe down to the ABQ Metro. Scattered
  
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• New group helping those impacted by fires and floods

  05-09-2022 14:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A group of residents from San Miguel and Mora counties are putting together a new foundation to help raise money and meet community needs. The Mora, San Miguel Long Term Recovery Group is still in the early stages, but the group hopes to fill any gaps left by other organizations.
  Story continues belowAlbuquerque: 75% of Albuquerque APS students not proficient in math – where Albuquerque students standKRQE En Español: Jueves 1 de Septiembre 2022Cri
  
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• Most human embryos naturally die after conception – restrictive abortion laws fail to take this embryo loss into account

  05-09-2022 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Many state legislatures are seriously considering human embryos at the earliest stages of development for legal personhood. Total abortion bans that consider humans to have full rights from the moment of conception have created a confusing legal domain that affects a wide range of areas, including assisted reproductive technologies, contraception, essential medical care and parental rights, among others.However, an important biological feature o
  
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• These are the 10 best states to retire in 2022: Study

  05-09-2022 12:24 via krqe.com
  
  DALLAS (KDAF) — Whether it's kicking back on the porch reading the newspaper, enjoying the outdoors or just being closer to the grandkids, post-career goals vary for people. But all states are not the same when it comes to retirement, a recent study from Bankrate found.Bankrate conducted a study to find the best and worst states for retirement in 2022. "For this study, Bankrate looked at five broad categories: affordability, wellness, culture, weather and crime. We placed the heaviest weig
  
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• China locks down 65 million, discourages holiday travel

  05-09-2022 11:57 via krqe.com
  
  BEIJING (AP) — China has locked down 65 million of its citizens under tough COVID-19 restrictions and is discouraging domestic travel during upcoming national holidays.Across the country, 33 cities including seven provincial capitals are under full or partial lockdown covering more than 65 million people, according to a tally published late Sunday by the Chinese business magazine Caixin.It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemi
  
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• Clear skies brings chilly temps north overnight

  05-09-2022 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  Just like that the dry air is here and will instantly go to work on our nighttime lows. The change of pace started this afternoon with those bright, blue, sunny skies and much drier air from the north. Temperatures warmed rapidly after a somewhat chilly start for some. Albuquerque dipped to 58°, the coolest temp since late June! So a taste of fall is in the air. We'll certainly feel like fall overnight tonight with clear skies and dry air in place. Lows will crash into the middle 30s for the
  
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• Highest and lowest paying education jobs in Santa Fe

  05-09-2022 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (Stacker) -- Whether you picture hard-working teachers buying school supplies for their students or genius professors shaping future leaders, it's fair to say education encompasses a wide variety of jobs. So much so that there's room to specialize and pursue your passion. Historically, teachers' pay is a rather contentious topic.
  The average teacher salary is about $2,000 less than a decade ago after adjusting for inflation. Despite this, many of these jobs are rewarding in more w
  
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• Woman charged for helping suspect in fatal Blakes Lotaburger robbery

  05-09-2022 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Additional information about the deadly Blakes Lotaburger robbery in Española has been revealed. Police said a woman acted as a getaway driver for a man accused of the murder.
  Police said Adelene Urquijo acted as Ricky Martinez Junior's getaway driver after he allegedly shot and killed Cypress Garcia at a Blakes Lotaburger during a robbery on August 16. The criminal complaint said Martinez asked Urquijo to drive him to the west side of E
  
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• Renovation finished for historic Las Vegas building

  05-09-2022 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Vegas man has restored a historic New Mexican building that dates back to the 1800s. A long project, slowed down by the pandemic, is almost finished.
  Back in the day, before the Railroad District was boarded up, the Rawlins building was an important part of a vibrant downtown area. Now, Thomas Clayton wants to bring the vibrancy back by fixing up the building.
  "As a little boy, I remember playing in that building," said Rawlins Building Co-Owner Thomas C
  
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• Police: 1 dead after vehicle crashes into Albuquerque building

  05-09-2022 04:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A person has died after a vehicle crash in Albuquerque. Police said the crash happened Sunday evening.
  A two-vehicle crash occurred near Virginia Street and Constitution Avenue, N.E., around 7 p.m., according to police. The release from Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said a vehicle crashed into a building.Canadian police: 10 dead, 15 injured from stabbingsThe woman who was driving the vehicle died in the crash, officials said. The condition of the secon
  
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• Millions awarded to New Mexico companies for trainees, interns

  05-09-2022 03:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Millions of dollars have been allocated for 22 different New Mexico companies. The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announced that $3.38 million has been approved by the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board.The focus of the JTIP, along with other training programs, is to encourage companies to grow, expand, and create higher-paying jobs.
  Story continues belowAlbuquerque: 75% of Albuquerque APS students not proficient in math – where Alb
  
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• Warm temps and dry conditions this evening

  05-09-2022 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – What a change of pace this Sunday afternoon: sunny skies and much drier air arrived from the north. Temperatures warmed rapidly after a somewhat chilly start for some. Albuquerque dipped to 58° – the coolest temp since late June! So a taste of fall is in the air. We'll certainly feel like fall overnight tonight with clear skies and dry air in place. Lows will crash into the middle 30s for the Moreno Valley and middle 40s near Taos. After a relatively cool
  
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• PHOTOS: US Navy assault ship training in Baltic Sea

  05-09-2022 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  ABOARD USS KEARSARGE (AP) — U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge is taking part in international training in the Baltic Sea amid Russia's war in Ukraine and tensions in the region.A US soldier walks on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), operating in the Baltic Sea, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Amid Russia's war on Ukraine and tensions in the Baltic Sea region, USS Kearsarge is the first U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship in at l
  
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• Dish soap prank at New Mexico park could result in charges, police say

  05-09-2022 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  LOVINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A prank at a New Mexico park might be considered a crime. Police in Lovington said they know who is behind the prank, too.
  A man allegedly poured dish soap into a fountain at Chaparral Park and posted the prank to social media. In turn, the soap mixed into the sprinkler system and sprayed out onto the grass. The grass could potentially die due to the soap exposure.Is the city ready for Balloon Fiesta?Many say no.The Parks Department is working to clean up the
  
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• Study says city of Albuquerque is "not doing enough about the homeless"

  05-09-2022 01:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We're now getting a look at the results of a recent survey, conducted by the city of Albuquerque. Their main goal is to understand how residents feel about the quality of life in the city and what improvements can be made.The city interviewed 400 adult residents asking them questions like “Do you feel safe in your neighborhood,” and “is the city doing enough to address homelessness?” Albuquerque officials give peek of to-be homeless a
  
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• Albuquerque restaurant donating funds to injured football player

  05-09-2022 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A restaurant has decided to donate some of its proceeds. Bubba's 33 said they will be donating some of their proceeds to help a football player in Las Cruces.
  The football player is suffering from a severe injury. The player is a senior linebacker for Organ Mountain Football, and his name is Abraham Romero. He collapsed on the field during a game on August 26.Albuquerque sandwich shop employees attacked after asking loiterers to leaveEver since collapsing, R
  
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• Canadian police: 10 dead, 15 injured from stabbings

  05-09-2022 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A series of stabbings in two communities in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan left 10 people dead and 15 wounded, authorities said Sunday. Police are looking for two suspects.The stabbings took place in multiple locations on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, police said.Rhonda Blackmore, the Assistant Commissioner of the RCMP Saskatchewan, said some of the victims appear to have been targeted by the suspects bu
  
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• Los Ranchos Growers Market continues to help students gain skills

  05-09-2022 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's been a staple in Los Ranchos for 30 years with a unique way of making sure students have a chance to get life skills while getting paid. Fifty vendors at the Los Ranchos Growers Market offered a wide variety of local foods, meat, and more.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: 75% of Albuquerque APS students not proficient in math – where Albuquerque students standKRQE En Español: Jueves 1 de Septiembre 2022Crime: Student arrested, charged in Del Norte
  
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• Albuquerque board game library holds sale to make room for new inventory

  05-09-2022 00:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local board game library business has opened its doors for a sale. Every year, Empire Board Game Library cleans out 25% of its inventory of games to make room for new ones.
  The sale is a popular Labor Day Weekend event, and they do the garage sale to make space in the library. The business' main service allows visitors to rent time in their library. It's $4 a person per hour, and you can help yourself to their catalog of board games.Albuquerque sandwich sh
  
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• Albuquerque man arrested for car theft, drug possession

  05-09-2022 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man arrested for stealing a vehicle and aggravated assault Friday night is no stranger to police. According to a criminal complaint, a woman called the police saying 47-year-old Norman Robbins and Karina Enriquez-Ornelas were damaging her car.Story continues belowAlbuquerque: 75% of Albuquerque APS students not proficient in math – where Albuquerque students standKRQE En Español: Jueves 1 de Septiembre 2022Crime: Student arrested,
  
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