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• Hobbs police: Charges pending in possible kidnapping case

  11-09-2022 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Police have an update on a possible kidnapping case. The abduction reportedly took place on Thursday.
  Police said on September 8, they were made aware of a possible kidnapping case at the Zia Park Hotel and Casino. The Hobbs Police Department said they learned that Erica Martinez was forced into a vehicle by Jonathan Zaragoza. The casino was able to help the police identify Martinez. Albuquerque police: 1 dead, 3 injured after weekend crashesAuthorities said they
  
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• Tiny algae could help fix concrete's dirty little climate secret – 4 innovative ways to clean up this notoriously hard to decarbonize industry

  11-09-2022 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- Humans produce more concrete than any other material on the planet. It is the literal foundation of modern civilization – and for good reason.Concrete is strong, durable, affordable and available to almost every community on the planet. However, the global concrete industry has a dirty little secret – it alone is responsible for more than 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions – more than three times the emissions associated with aviation. Th
  
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• 8th grader arrested in Texas after allegedly fighting teacher in viral video

  11-09-2022 21:15 via krqe.com
  
  ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – A viral video showing a student and teacher fighting at a Texas middle school has led to an eighth-grade student's arrest.
  The video appears to show a student attacking a teacher over a cell phone dispute at Bowie Middle School in Odessa.A spokesperson for the Ector County Independent School District said the incident happened on Wednesday.Black preacher arrested while watering flowers sues policeFollowing the fight, the eighth grader was arrested and charg
  
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• Advocates push for Montreal-to-Boston passenger rail

  11-09-2022 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Rail advocates are dusting off a proposal for passenger train service between Montreal and Boston, riding a renewed interest in train travel to bolster a concept that has been around for more than a decade.“It’s not a hard sell at all. A lot of people want this,” said Francois Rebello, a former national assembly member in Quebec and a consultant on the project.Hundreds of travelers would ride a privately operated, overnight train each day if obstacl
  
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• Black preacher arrested while watering flowers sues Alabama police

  11-09-2022 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A Black pastor who was arrested by white police officers while watering the flowers of a neighbor who was out of town filed a federal lawsuit alleging the ordeal violated his constitutional rights and caused lingering problems including emotional distress and anxiety.Michael Jennings filed the lawsuit Friday night against three officers and the central Alabama town of Childersburg requesting a jury trial and seeking an unspecified amount of money.Jennings&
  
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• The safest and most reliable cars for teens for under $25,000

  11-09-2022 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) - The moment your teen gets their driver’s license can be bittersweet. While it’s exciting to be officially relieved of chauffeur duties, it’s also frightening handing the keys over to a newly-minted driver. And for parents who choose to help their teen with the car search financially, it can be difficult to find a safe and reliable car that falls within budget, especially in the current used car market. To help parents find peace of mind, iSeeCars determined th
  
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• Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset

  11-09-2022 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- It’s rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain about mosquitoes. They swat away, sit in campfire smoke, cover up with blankets and eventually just give up and go indoors. On the other end of the spectrum, there are plenty of people who don’t seem bothered by mosquitoes in the slightest.As a medical entomologist who’s worked with mosquitoes for more than 40 years, I’m often asked why some people seem to be mosquit
  
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• How a railroad strike could send food prices soaring

  11-09-2022 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The nation’s supply of food could take a hit if railroad workers go on strike, driving up prices at the grocery store and limiting U.S. grain exports to countries facing famine.  As soon as next week, 115,000 freight rail workers could walk out if they cannot reach a new contract with railroads, potentially shutting down the national rail network that transports 20 percent of all grain shipments. While unions say they want to avert a strike, and Congress h
  
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• Police: 5 shot, injured at Santa Fe birthday party

  11-09-2022 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police in New Mexico said people were injured Sunday during a party. The Santa Fe Police Department reported an early morning shooting.Around 12:30 a.m., police alleged there were reports of gunfire near the Paseo Feliz area. Five people at a birthday party were shot, but they all had non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Albuquerque police: 1 dead, 3 injured after weekend crashesThe victims were two adults and three teenagers. They were taken to a l
  
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• Nearly half of people who choose these college majors regret it, federal survey finds

  11-09-2022 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Lots of Americans leave college wishing they could have a do-over, a nationwide survey found.
  It's not just the heavy drinking on game days or all-nighter study sessions people regret, the Federal Reserve Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking found. Many people end up regretting their choice in college major.Story continues below:
  Trending: New Mexico Jewish community seeks to buy back state’s first synagogueCrime: Albuquerque neighborhood terrorized by vandal
  
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• Albuquerque police: 1 dead, 3 injured after weekend crashes

  11-09-2022 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police investigated four crashes over the weekend. Three of the crashes occurred on Saturday, and one occurred on Sunday.
  A release from the Albuquerque Police Department detailed four separate crash incidents that occurred over the weekend. Some of the crashes left those involved severely injured. Details of the four crashes can be read below.
  Crash #1: 1800 block of Chandelle Loop Northeast (Saturday)Around 3 p.m., the Motors Unit responded to a crash scen
  
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• When is peak fall foliage?

  11-09-2022 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) -- While fall begins on Sept. 22, leaf peepers in most parts of the United States will have to wait a few weeks until peak foliage time, according to one prediction map.The Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular places to catch leaves changing color, and its 2022 Fall Foliage Prediction map is a tool designed to help travelers decide on the best time to visit.Using a complex algorithm, the map forecasts county-by-county fall foliage based on millions of data points. The data includes
  
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• Rude Boy Cookies celebrates 8 years in business

  11-09-2022 17:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local business celebrated a birthday on Saturday. During the event, visitors were invited to Rude Boy Cookies to celebrate their eight-year anniversary.The party included food trucks, local vendors, activities for kids, live music, and a raffle to benefit the Domestic Violence Resource Center. The business said it wanted to thank the community for their support while giving back to those who need it.Reentry center hosts annual car show to show support for
  
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• Country singer John Michael Montgomery injured in tour bus crash

  11-09-2022 17:11 via krqe.com
  
  CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — John Michael Montgomery and two others were injured when the singer's tour bus crashed in Tennessee near the Kentucky state line.
  The 57-year-old country musician was a passenger on a 2001 Prevost Featherlite bus traveling south on I-75 just south of Jellico when it veered off the interstate, hit an embankment and overturned, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report.
  "Despite some cuts and broken ribs, I am doing well," the singer said in a statement.
  
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• Watch live: 9/11 memorial ceremony in Lower Manhattan

  11-09-2022 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  LOWER MANHATTAN (PIX11) — Sunday marks 21 years since terrorists hijacked four planes, crashing two of them into the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan.Nearly 3,000 people were killed and thousands more injured on New York City’s darkest day. In the more than two decades since, cancer and other health issues have claimed the lives of many others who were exposed to toxins around ground zero. Those maladies continue to afflict first responders and civilians.A look behind the scenes
  
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• 9/11 victims honored at memorial ceremony in Lower Manhattan

  11-09-2022 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  LOWER MANHATTAN (PIX11) — Sunday marks 21 years since terrorists hijacked four planes, crashing two of them into the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan.Nearly 3,000 people were killed and thousands more injured on New York City’s darkest day. In the more than two decades since, cancer and other health issues have claimed the lives of many others who were exposed to toxins around ground zero. Those maladies continue to afflict first responders and civilians. A look behind the scene
  
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• Colorado police officer killed in line of duty

  11-09-2022 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) – A police officer in Colorado was killed early Sunday morning while responding to a disturbance call.According to the Arvada Police Department, the reported disturbance was located on the 6700 block of West 51st Avenue. Arvada is a city northwest of Denver.
  The officer's name was not immediately released, nor were any details of what led to the killing.
  A procession was held from Lutheran Hospital to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.The investigation is ongoing,
  
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• @#$%&! Which cities are the rudest?

  11-09-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) -- How ironic is it that the "City of Brotherly Love" has topped the list of rudest cities? Even a city in the Volunteer State made the top three.
  A survey conducted by the e-learning platform Preply asked more than 1,500 residents of the 30 largest metropolitan areas to rate the rudeness of the average resident in their city on a scale of 1 to 10. 
  Philadelphia was No. 1 on the list, scoring 6.43 on the rudeness scale. With its residents slow to embrace outsiders, l
  
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• Intense heat waves and flooding are battering electricity and water systems, as America's aging infrastructure sags under the pressure of climate change

  11-09-2022 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- The 1960s and 1970s were a golden age of infrastructure development in the U.S., with the expansion of the interstate system and widespread construction of new water treatment, wastewater and flood control systems reflecting national priorities in public health and national defense. But infrastructure requires maintenance, and, eventually, it has to be replaced.That hasn’t been happening in many parts of the country. Increasingly, extreme heat and storms are
  
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• Mainly cloudy, cool and foggy start Sunday

  11-09-2022 15:58 via krqe.com
  
  Good Sunday morning everyone! We're waking up to quite chilly conditions across northern and eastern NM with temps in the upper 40s to the lower 50s! So grab those sweatshirts before heading out the door.
  Las Vegas and other areas across eastern NM are seeing foggy conditions given all the moisture in place. The fog reduced visibility significantly in these areas. Otherwise, mainly cloudy skies and cooler temps are common this morning for the east half as the front pushes through. We'll see more
  
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• Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives 21 years ago on 9/11. These are their names

  11-09-2022 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — Thousands of people died in the terror attacks on 9/11 and, in the years since, their names have been etched in bronze on the Sept. 11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan.Loved ones come together each year to remember the nearly 3,000 souls who lost their lives that day. Each name is read out during a ceremony.
  If you visit the memorial, you can also use this list to find someone's name. If you want to find a name, you can check the panel address next to them — N for the no
  
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• Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages?

  11-09-2022 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — More than 10,000 residents lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation, according to Dominion Energy. Although power was restored, the squirrel is not believed to have survived after getting into a substation and causing the outage.While these bushy tailed tree climbers are cute and relatively harmless, it's not all that uncommon for them to cause electrical problems. Reentry center hosts annual car show to show support for wom
  
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• Canyon winds, cooling temps, and scattered showers overnight

  11-09-2022 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  It's an active weather weekend that's for sure. We have a rather strong backdoor cold front moving through the state tonight plus remnants of Tropical Storm Kay are combining to give us abundant moisture/storms. They've been especially heavy in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains where 2-3" of rain fell just west of I-25 near San Ignacio. Flash flooding is ongoing this evening in a few other places like Lea and Grant counties where a couple inches of rain fell. A reminder to avoid creeks and low lyin
  
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• City of Albuquerque pays out thousands in lawsuit settlements

  11-09-2022 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is planning to shell out hundreds of thousands of dollars in lawsuits from earlier this year. Two of the largest payouts include a crash involving an Albuquerque police officer and a failure to fulfill a records request.During the third quarter of the fiscal year 2022, the City of Albuquerque settled 15 lawsuits.  In 2017, there was a crash involving Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Detective Michelle English. Detective Englis
  
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• Non-profit making sure Albuquerque's homeless population has hygiene needs met

  11-09-2022 04:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An organization is focusing on helping the homeless. The group is non-profit, and they have a chapter in Albuquerque.
  The national group, Who Am I Foundation, has been making sure the homeless population still has hygiene products. Volunteers hand out care packages with food, hygiene items, toiletries, water, and more.
  Usually, the group does one stationary giveaway and then they help people through a mobile giveaway, but since the closure of Coronado Park,
  
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• AP PHOTOS: Seven decades of Queen Elizabeth II's reign

  11-09-2022 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  Queen Elizabeth II, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, was the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history.She endured through 15 prime ministers, from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, becoming an institution and an icon -- a reassuring presence even for those who ignored or loathed the monarchy.She became less visible in her final years as age and frailty curtailed many public appearances. But she remained firmly in control of the monarchy and at the center of national life
  
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• Albuquerque welcomes new trail; City announces another project

  11-09-2022 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There's more trail for bikers to travel on in northeast Albuquerque. The Parks and Recreation Department made the official opening Saturday.
  The department officials opened the Cooper Multi-Use Trail, which runs between Eubank and Wyoming. The .75-mile trail will help prevent erosion with planting and mulching. There are all new curbs, pavement, and sidewalks.Story continues below:
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• Albuquerque police: Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash

  11-09-2022 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are investigating a crash. The crash involved two vehicles, Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said.Only driver injured after crashing into two homes, Albuquerque police sayAPD said their Motors Unit is responding to a crash at Tramway and Menaul. According to the authorities, a vehicle and motorcycle were involved in the crash, and the motorcyclist is in critical condition.
  Earlier on Saturday, police said a pedestrian was in critical condition afte
  
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• High school football Saturday highlights - Week 4

  11-09-2022 02:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Week 4 of high school football in New Mexico wrapped up on Saturday. Here is a breakdown of some of the action. Friday Night Football – Week 4Perennial title contender Cleveland made the trip down south to take on a winless Las Cruces team. The electric Storm offense did their thing, as quarterback Evan Wysong opened the game with a 48 yard touchdown run. That would be all the defending champs needed, as the Storm defense held the Bulldawgs to only 3 points.
  
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• Only driver injured after crashing into two homes, Albuquerque police say

  11-09-2022 02:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two homes in the Foothills were damaged Saturday. Police said a driver crashed into the homes.
  Albuquerque Police Department said a vehicle went through someone's home around 2 p.m. The driver, a man, drove into a townhouse on Chandelle Loop Northeast, just off Rover and Tramway. Police are still trying to piece together what happened.New Mexico police search for tiger, end up finding drugs, guns and cashNeighbors claimed the driver appeared to be speeding.
  
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• Hobbs, Hope Christian claim Academy Soccer Invitational

  11-09-2022 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Academy Soccer Invitational wrapped up on Saturday. Hobbs and Cleveland played in the championship match on the boys side, while Academy and Hope Christian played for the girls trophy.Story continues below:
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• Scattered storms bring locally heavy rain, flooding this weekend

  11-09-2022 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  It's an active weather weekend that's for sure. We have a rather strong backdoor cold front moving through the state this evening and remnants of Tropical Storm Kay moisture combining to give us abundant moisture/storms. They've been especially heavy in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains where 1-2.5" of rain fell just west of I-25 near San Ignacio and El Porvenir. Flash flooding is ongoing this evening. A reminder to avoid creeks and low-lying areas.
  The storms will continue increasing this evening
  
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• Reentry center hosts annual car show to show support for women getting out of prison

  11-09-2022 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local organization held a car show Saturday. As a part of National Recovery Month, the New Mexico's Women's Reentry Center held its second annual car show to raise money for women getting out of prison.Indian Pueblo Cultural Center holds 42nd annual art show, saleThe recovery center provides life skills training, job development, and resources to help women get back on their feet after release. Executive Director Natasha Garcia said she struggled for 15 ye
  
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• Albuquerque police investigating after 1 found dead

  11-09-2022 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday just before 5 p.m., officials released a statement to say one person is dead. The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating the death.New Mexico officials still searching for tiger after gun, drug bustAccording to the APD, their Homicide Unit responded to a scene at Central and Yucca after a person was found dead with an "apparent" gunshot wound.
  
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• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center holds 42nd annual art show, sale

  11-09-2022 00:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local cultural center is holding an annual art show. The show will run through January.
  The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is holding its 42nd Annual Native American Student Art Show and Sale. This year's theme is "Who is your superhero and who do you aspire to be?" City of Albuquerque in search of artists for upcoming activity bookSubmissions can be made by paining, sculpture, drawings, mixed media, and more. Artists are also allowed to sell their work. Ar
  
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• Missouri man charged after $12k of Pokemon cards stolen

  11-09-2022 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  CRESTWOOD, Mo. (KTVI)— Pikachu can't help with this one. A man in Missouri is facing three felony charges — after police say he stole over $12,000 in Pokémon cards and other merchandise from a gaming store.St. Louis County prosecutors charged Nicholas Garrison, 24, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, with second-degree burglary, stealing $750 or more and property damage from Yeti Gaming in Crestwood, Missouri. The burglary happened on Oct. 10, 2021. Visit the Titanic: This is how much the div
  
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• McFails: A look back at McDonald's menu items that didn't last

  11-09-2022 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — They can’t all be winners, right?As McDonald’s brings back some of its older menu items, such as the Cheese Danish and McRib, the Golden Arches have also had their fair share of McFails over the years. Chipotle puts a stop to ‘hack’ that allowed customers to order $3 burritosHere they are, in no particular order:Mighty WingsMcDonald’s introduced chicken wings to its menu to celebrate the NFL season in 2013. The company enlisted the help of football pl
  
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• Extreme heat + air pollution can be deadly, with the health risk together worse than either alone

  11-09-2022 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- On the morning news, you see the weather forecast is for high heat, and there is an “excessive heat watch” for later in the week. You were hoping the weather would cool down, but yet another heat wave is threatening human health and increasing the chance of wildfires. On top of these warm days and nights, air quality data has been showing unhealthy levels of pollution.Sound familiar? This scenario is increasingly the new normal in many parts of the world.High he
  
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