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• New Mexico State Fair livestock sale raises over $600,000

  18-09-2022 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair concludes Sunday. Youth from across New Mexico participated in the fair, especially when it came to showing and selling livestock.
  On Friday, youth involved with Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H were rewarded for working for the fair's Junior Livestock Sale. Showing livestock isn't just about displaying animals raised in the area; they teach those involved how to breed, raise, and groom. Giant pumpkin grown in Edgewood garden
  
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• New Mexico State Fair grand champion steer went for $11K

  18-09-2022 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair concludes Sunday. Youth from across New Mexico participated in the fair, especially when it came to showing and selling livestock.
  On Friday, youth involved with Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H were rewarded for working for the fair's Junior Livestock Sale. Showing livestock isn't just about displaying animals raised in the area; they teach those involved how to breed, raise, and groom. Giant pumpkin grown in Edgewood garden
  
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• New Mexico State Fair Grand Champion Steer racks up $11,000 bill

  18-09-2022 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair concludes Sunday. Youth from across New Mexico participated in the fair, especially when it came to showing and selling livestock.
  On Friday, youth involved with Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H were rewarded for working for the fair's Junior Livestock Sale. Showing livestock isn't just about displaying animals raised in the area; they teach those involved how to breed, raise, and groom. Giant pumpkin grown in Edgewood garden
  
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• Trump's favorability rating drops to new low: poll

  18-09-2022 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Trump's favorability rating has dropped to a new low after slowly trickling down over the past few months.A new NBC News poll released Sunday found that 34 percent of registered voters said they have a positive view of Trump, while 54 percent say they have a negative view of him. Trump's favorability rating was at its lowest in April 2021, when his rating fell to 32 percent in the same NBC poll.The former president's favorability score is down slightly since last month, with the
  
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• Organ Mountain football player Abraham Romero dies after three-week battle in coma

  18-09-2022 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M.  (KTSM) - Organ Mountain High School football player Abraham Romero died on Saturday night, the school's booster club announced on Sunday morning. He was 17 years old.
  In a post online, the booster club said that Romero passed away with his mother by his side. Romero spent three weeks in an El Paso hospital in a medically-induced coma.
  "Seventeen years is not nearly long enough, but it’s all he was given. It is very easy to focus on what we lost, but the true measure
  
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• Fed likely to stay the course on interest rate hike as inflation ticks up but gas prices ease

  18-09-2022 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- The Federal Reserve received mixed news in the latest data on U.S. inflation as it mulls another rate hike.Consumer prices rose 8.3% in August from a year earlier, data released on Sept. 13, 2022, shows. While this pace is down from the 8.5% annual gain experienced in July, it’s still higher than what some economists had expected.The increase comes despite efforts by the U.S. central bank to tamp down the rising cost of living by rep
  
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• Hurricane Fiona makes landfall in southwest Puerto Rico, could bring 'catastrophic flooding'

  18-09-2022 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Fiona made landfall in southwest Puerto Rico Sunday afternoon, shortly after being upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said.According to the NHC's 3:35 p.m. update, Fiona had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph while moving northwest at 9 mph. It made landfall near Punta Tocon at 3:20 p.m. local time.The NHC said Fiona could bring "catastrophic flooding" and life-threatening mudslides to Puerto Rico."Parts of
  
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• Hurricane Fiona could bring 'catastrophic flooding' as eye nears Puerto Rico

  18-09-2022 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Fiona was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane Sunday as it continued its approach to Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center said.According to the NHC's 2 p.m. update, Fiona was 25 miles southwest of Ponce, Puerto Rico. The system had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph while moving west-northwest at 8 mph.The NHC said Fiona could bring "catastrophic flooding" and life-threatening mudslides to Puerto Rico."Parts of Puerto Rico could pick up over 12 inche
  
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• Lung Institute: New Mexico places in top 10 for national lung health

  18-09-2022 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) -- A study shows that New Mexicans have relatively healthy lungs. The study was commissioned by the Lung Institute. The Lung Institute is an organization that focuses on finding information about lung health, disease prevention, and management. They initiated a study over the course of five years to see how Americans are treating their lungs. After the study, the Institute was able to rank states from "best" to "worst" lung health. The #1 spot for the health
  
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• Student loan forgiveness: Don't miss these four dates

  18-09-2022 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — As many as 43 million Americans are expected to have some or all of their federal student loans forgiven by the Biden administration in the coming weeks.
  If you qualify, there are a few dates to be aware of to make sure you receive your loan relief.
  OctoberAccording to the U.S. Department of Education, nearly 8 million borrowers may qualify for automatic student loan forgiveness based on data the department already has. For the remaining roughly 35 million borrowers, an applica
  
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• What student loan cancellation could mean for your budget

  18-09-2022 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - The Biden administration announced plans for federal student loan relief last month. The plans include the cancellation of up to $10,000 in debt for borrowers who meet income requirements and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Beyond cancellation, the proposal also extended the pause on loan repayment through the end of the year and introduced a new income-driven repayment plan aimed at lowering monthly payments.For now, these plans are just, well, plans. And plans can chang
  
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• Fears of a polio resurgence in the US have health officials on high alert – a virologist explains the history of this dreaded disease

  18-09-2022 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- Fears of polio gripped the U.S. in the mid-20th century. Parents were afraid to send their children to birthday parties, public pools, or any place where children mingled. Children in wheelchairs served as a stark reminder of the ravages of the disease.To prevent polio outbreaks, government officials used tactics now familiar in the era of COVID-19: They closed public spaces and shut down restaurants, pools and other gathering places.In 1952, two years prior
  
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• Police: 3 dead after Roswell crash

  18-09-2022 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials said an early morning crash killed three people. The Roswell Police Department (RPD) released the information Sunday.According to RPD, a two-vehicle crash was reported Sunday morning just before 2:30 a.m. on North Main Street near Linda Vista Boulevard. The fire department also reported to the scene.Dexter community mourning after car crash reportedly kills high schooler, injures anotherAuthorities stated that two people were in one vehicle, and o
  
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• Cash advance apps vs. payday loans: Which is better?

  18-09-2022 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - If asked to picture a payday lender, you might think of a storefront in a strip mall with green dollar signs and neon slogans like “everyday’s payday.” You probably don’t picture a mobile app that advertises on TikTok and sports a colorful logo.But cash advance apps like Earnin and Dave provide advances with the same borrow-and-repay structure as payday lenders, and consumer advocates say they carry similar risks. Both are fast, no-credit-check options to b
  
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• Viral video shows fight involving ax at New York McDonald's

  18-09-2022 17:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) -- A man started swinging around an ax in a McDonald's after getting into a fight with three people early Friday, police say.NYPD got a call around 2:25 a.m. about a fight in a McDonald's on the Lower East Side.Story continues below:
  Albuquerque: Fallout continues after protest at UNM over Tomi Lahren appearanceCrime: FBI: Recent Albuquerque fentanyl bust was largest everNew Mexico: New Mexico trail, transportation, and safety projects get millions in fundingCommunity: Rio Rancho
  
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• Albuquerque police investigating after 1 dead in shooting

  18-09-2022 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are investigating after a person has died. The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) released the information early Sunday morning.
  APD stated that officers were called to Trumball Avenue Southeast and Dallas Street Southeast after a shooting was reported.Valencia County officials: Missing Tome woman found deadAuthorities said they found a man who had gunshot wounds. He died of his injuries. The APD Homicide Unit is involved in the investigation.
  
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• Army paratrooper shot to death at his North Carolina apartment

  18-09-2022 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) -- A 22-year-old man shot outside of his apartment in North Carolina has been identified as a paratrooper in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg.Sgt. Nicholas Bobo, 22, of Gordova, Tennessee, was killed Tuesday night at about 11 p.m., according to Fayetteville police.
  Officers say they were called to the 900 block of Enclave Dr. for reports of shots fired. When they got to the scene, they say they found Bobo suffering from multiple gunshot wounds
  
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• Which Bible verses are printed on In-N-Out's burgers, fries and milkshakes?

  18-09-2022 17:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – When someone hands you a Double-Double, Animal Style fries and a milkshake at In-N-Out, your eyes probably don't go straight to the paper packaging.
  Distracted by the cheesy fries or juicy burger, you may have missed that there's a Bible verse printed on just about everything you touch. Not just one verse is referenced, either. There's a different one on your cup, burger wrapper and fry tray.
  Lynsi Snyder, owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, told the Christian Post in a 201
  
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• Milder start, scattered PM showers west

  18-09-2022 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  Good Sunday morning everyone! We're waking up to milder conditions compared to Saturday morning. Temps are on average 5-10° warmer than yesterday. So maybe only the lighter jackets needed this morning north where lows are in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
  We'll continue to see a wide temperature range given the dry air today. Highs will once again warm 30-40° by the afternoon, climbing to the upper 80s for Albuquerque, middle 80s for Santa Fe, and middle 90s for Roswell. The only difference
  
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• Countries New Mexico exports the most goods to

  18-09-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (STACKER) -- American exports grew 18.7% in 2021 to $2.5 trillion after the coronavirus pandemic drove exports in 2020 to their lowest levels since 2010, according to Commerce Department data. The pandemic threw a monkey wrench into supply chains while flattening demand, all in the midst of significant tariffs imposed by the United States on China and the European Union.Stacker compiled a list of countries that New Mexico exports the most goods to using data from the U.S. Census Burea
  
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• Why the body positivity movement risks turning toxic

  18-09-2022 11:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - You define beauty yourself. You are more than a number on a scale. Love yourself the way you are. Body positive messages like these seem to be everywhere from social media to TV ads. But while some find the body positivity movement to be uplifting and helpful, others have begun calling the movement “toxic” and suggesting it may be time to move on from this way of thinking.Body positivity has its roots in radical fat activism that began in the late 1960s
  
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• High school football Saturday highlights - Week 5

  18-09-2022 07:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Week five of high school football wrapped up on Saturday. Here is a breakdown from Saturday's slate of games. Friday Night Football – Week 5Milne Stadium played host to two one win teams looking to get back in the win column. Albuquerque high and Farmington played evenly through the first half, each scoring a touchdown and Farmington leading 7-6 at the break. The Scorpions began to pour it on in the second half however, scoring 34 points in the final two quar
  
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• Dry and mild overnight

  18-09-2022 05:38 via krqe.com
  
  Our temperatures were all over the board today, but overall it was a rather pleasant September day. This is fall weather at its finest where we experience all four seasons in one. Many areas in the northern mountain were near or below freezing this morning. Other areas, like Roswell, are still feeling summer's heat with a 97° high again this afternoon. Tucumcari hit 95°, and T or C reached 92°. Our temperatures swings will continue to be quite extreme from night to day. The overnight
  
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• Bird rescue holds fundraising event at Albuquerque brewery

  18-09-2022 05:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Birds were in the spotlight Saturday afternoon. People flocked to a local brewery to visit a fundraiser aiming to help domestic birds in foster care.Bird at eventAt Tractor Brewing Company, Birds of a Feather Parrot Rescue of New Mexico held a fundraiser. The organization takes in birds throughout the state who have been abandoned, neglected, or surrendered. Dexter community mourning after car crash reportedly kills high schooler, injures anotherThe gro
  
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• Albuquerque police search for driver after pedestrian hit

  18-09-2022 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A person is in critical condition after a crash. Police said a pedestrian was hit early Saturday morning.
  The Albuquerque Police Department Motors Unit reported that they responded to a crash at Coors Boulevard Northwest and Irving Boulevard around 12:36 a.m. They alleged a bronze colored 2015 GMC Yukon was heading south on Coors while a pedestrian was walking west to east across the road. The pedestrian was hit, causing a severe injury.Dexter community mour
  
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• New Mexico seeing threats since beginning of the school year

  18-09-2022 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Volcano Vista High School Students were placed under lockdown Friday because of an anonymous threat. This is only one of the many incidents that have forced schools to shelter in place since the start of the school year in August.
  Since the start of the school year, there have been at least 7 incidents that have forced schools in New Mexico to go into lockdown.
  FBI Spokesperson Frank Fisher, says since January there have been 19 threats reported. However, in the pa
  
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• Old electronics can seek new purpose through New Mexico recycling event

  18-09-2022 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Those holding onto old electronics got the chance to recycle them Saturday. A New Mexico casino hosted the event.
  During a recycling event, the Santa Ana Star Casino teamed up with Bernalillo and Albuquerque Computer and Electronics Recycling Company. Guests were able to drop off their old belongings to keep them out of landfills.Taos Ski Valley certified as carbon neutralPresident of Albuquerque Computer Electronics Recycling Greg Mullen said materials and metals
  
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• Man charged after Albuquerque police find 92 fentanyl pills, meth pipe, handgun

  18-09-2022 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drugs were found during an arrest Friday night. The arrest took place after Albuquerque police pulled over a man for speeding.
  Officials said Antonio Archuleta was seen speeding and passing cars on the shoulder near Louisiana and Southern around 6:45 p.m. Friday night. When he was pulled over, police asked him to remove everything from his pockets.Valencia County officials: Missing Tome woman found deadAuthorities alleged a bag of meth fell out, and Archulet
  
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• Taos Ski Valley certified as carbon neutral

  18-09-2022 04:15 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A company has reached an important milestone. The Taos Ski Valley has become carbon neutral.
  Taos Ski Valley has been certified by Climate Impact Partners as carbon neutral. This is a step towards their goal of being net zero by 2030.Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department to host virtual marathonThe United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals set the bar for the status of carbon neutrality, and Taos Ski Valley was able to meet the criteria.
  They said they w
  
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• Dexter community mourning after car crash reportedly kills high schooler, injures another

  18-09-2022 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) –  The town of Dexter is mourning after two high school football players were involved in a car crash Friday night. One of them died, and the other is in the hospital. Despite that pain, the community is coming together to help.The two teens in the crash, supposedly identified by the community as seniors Justus Sanders and Wyatt Garner, are described by community members as “good kids, smart, and responsible.”Both, Sanders and Garner, play for the
  
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• Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department to host virtual marathon

  18-09-2022 03:30 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A fall marathon is coming up. The Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is encouraging people to register.
  According to a press release on their website, the Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is starting sign-ups for the Virtual Fall Marathon 2022.
  The competition launches on September 25 and lasts until November 5. Participants will be encouraged to complete 26 miles in the six weeks.Family Dollar recalls toothpaste, mouthwash sold in 11 st
  
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• Valencia County officials: Missing Tome woman found dead

  18-09-2022 02:48 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials said a missing woman has been found deceased. The woman was originally reported missing on September 6.
  The Valencia County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) stated in a release that Karla Aguilera, 37, of Tome, was reported missing to their agency on September 6 around 11:24 p.m. Aguilera's children, who were in Los Lunas during the report, told officials that she had gone missing. They said she originally lived in Tome with her husband, who is known as Rosal
  
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• Warm and dry evening

  18-09-2022 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  Pleasant September temperatures are with us this Saturday. Some areas areas are still feeling summer's heat. Roswell reached 97° again this afternoon, with Tucumcari hitting 95°, but we're starting to see much colder nights as we reached the autumnal equinox next week. This means our temperatures swings will be very extreme from night to day.
  The rest of the evening and overnight period will be quiet with dry conditions. The breezes die down overnight. The northern mountains will be quit
  
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