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• Childcare facility for state employees opens

  19-09-2022 23:40
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first on-site childcare facility for children of state employees is now open in Santa Fe. Officials held a ribbon-cutting Monday to mark the grand opening.The facility is a converted space in the Montoya Building and is run in partnership with the Little Explorers Child Development Center. Officials are hopeful other communities in the state take notes and come up with their own, similar plans to increase access to child care for working families. CYFD
  
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• Attorney General investigating Huggies diapers over rash concerns

  19-09-2022 23:07
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Attorney General has launched an investigation into rashes, potentially caused by Huggies Diapers. The AG's office says it has heard complaints from parents about everything from mild irritation to serious medical conditions.Story continues below:
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• Video appears to show fan slap NFL's Kyler Murray after game in Las Vegas

  19-09-2022 22:50
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating reports that a fan struck an NFL player at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday afternoon.A report was taken following a battery call "alleging a spectator at the stadium struck a professional football player" just before 6:30 p.m., but a suspect has not been identified, Metro police said.The alleged incident happened during celebrations of the Arizona Cardinals' 29-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
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• USDA clears new genetically-modified purple tomato

  19-09-2022 22:33
  
  (WPRI) — A brand new purple tomato could soon be coming to a produce aisle near you, so long as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave Norfolk Plant Sciences the OK to continue growing its genetically-modified purple tomatoes.Following a review of the tomato, which the company claims was "modified to alter its color and enhance its nutritional quality," the USDA determined the plant "may be safely grown and used in breeding in th
  
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• New Mexico high court upholds repeat offender ruling

  19-09-2022 22:33
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court agreed with a lower court's ruling that habitual offenders who accept a plea deal can have their sentences extended if they violate parole. Christina Banghart-Portillo pled guilty to two charges stemming from a 2014 arrest.Story continues below:
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• Yes, it can happen: Snake finds its way into toilet of Alabama home

  19-09-2022 21:30
  
  EUFAULA, Ala. (WRBL) - So, it turns out that finding a snake in your toilet is a real – if uncommon – possibility.Great.Friday, police officers in Eufaula, Alabama were called to a home with a slithering surprise.“We never know from one day to the next what kind of call we will receive during our shift. Today was no exception, however, a snake in the toilet wasn’t on our list of possibilities. Day shift removed the unwelcomed visitor and released it to a more su
  
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• Balloon Fiesta celebrates 50th wedding anniversaries

  19-09-2022 21:25
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 50 couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary will be recognized at the 50th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Albuquerque's Parks and Rec. Dept. and the Balloon Fiesta will be teaming up to honor couples married in 1972 with a special prize. Balloon Fiesta 2022: What you need to knowThe couples will receive a parking pass and tickets to the Night Magic Glow on October 8. Couples must provide proof of marriage documentation. Registration is o
  
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• Police: fight at Sandia High may have involved gun

  19-09-2022 21:14
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia High School has lifted a "shelter in place" status after an Albuquerque Police response to an on-campus fight that may have involved a firearm. APD says there have been no reports of any injuries or gunshots.The situation unfolded in the noon-hour Monday. In a tweet, Albuquerque Police officers are conducting a walkthrough of the school to ensure everyone is safe. Albuquerque Public Schools tweeted around 1 p.m. that the shelter in place had been
  
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• Late surge of monsoon moisture across the southwest

  19-09-2022 21:04
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An optimal pattern for rich monsoon moisture to surge into the Desert Southwest has set up across the West heading in to this new work week. Moisture is already beginning to push from south to north across the state, but the heaviest moisture will lie in Arizona. Still isolated to scattered strong thunderstorms are still possible across the western and central parts of the state.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Bandelier National Monument holding clean-up event
  
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• SFNF: Parts of Jemez mountains now reopen to public

  19-09-2022 21:00
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest announced Monday that areas in the Jemez affected by the Cerro Pelado Fire are now reopen. The closure order was put in place due to flood risks in the area from the fire's burn scar.Investigators: two arrested after disappearance, murder of Tome womanAreas now open include popular sites such as:Battleship RockEast Fork Trail 137 between the Jemez Falls Trailhead and Battleship RockSoda DamBluffs Fishing AccessSpanish Queen Picnic AreaV
  
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• Photos: Castle with 'Rapunzel tower' for sale in Cleveland

  19-09-2022 20:46
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) -- You could own your own castle in Cleveland -- or at least a home that looks a lot like one.But, you'll need to act fast. The realtor tells Nexstar's WJW they've already had a "bunch" of offers. PHOTOS: The Rio Grande Zoo in the 1950s and 60sThe 2,300-square-foot home is gaining popularity and was shared on the Zillow Gone Wild Facebook page.The listing says the home features a "Rapunzel Tower" in addition to stained-glass windows, a massive hearth, and hardwood floors th
  
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• Voting laws are changing. Here's how they look in your state

  19-09-2022 20:41
  
  (NewsNation) — As the November midterm election draws near, voters in several states will be subjected to new laws dictating who, where, and how people may cast their ballots.
  Proposed voting legislation took off after the most recent presidential election, following former President Donald Trump's false claims of a stolen election and widespread voter fraud.
  Below is a look at voting practices in each state and how today's political climate is shaping election laws. Fact Check: Ronchetti&
  
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• Owners displaced after housefire in northwest Albuquerque

  19-09-2022 20:14
  
  Albuquerque Fire Rescue extinguished a housefire near Montano and Unser Monday morning. AFR says crews responded to the fire around 2 a.m. Monday and they were met with heavy smoke coming form the garage when they arrived.
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• Police search for southeast Albuquerque murder suspect

  19-09-2022 19:56
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is searching for a suspect accused in a September 9th shooting. Police say around 4:35 p.m. Raul Zapata, 51, was shot and killed while sitting in his vehicle at the Alon on Central and Tramway.APD: Suspect in custody accused of four stabbingsPolice have released photos of the suspects vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact APD at (505) 242-2677 or Crime Stoppers at (505) 843-7867. Tipsters who provide informati
  
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• "Noodle Man" back in Albuquerque cooking at local bar

  19-09-2022 19:23
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The star of the Amazon Prime short “The Noodle Man,” is back in Albuquerque. Dream Kasestatad is the chef and owner of the nation-traveling Thai food pop-up, 'Pranom.'
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• 'Out of control' STD situation prompts call for changes

  19-09-2022 19:07
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases — including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year — are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
  “It is imperative that we ... work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the U.S.,” said Dr. Leandro Mena of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a speech Monday at a medical conference on sexually transmi
  
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• New Albuquerque restaurant competing in food competition

  19-09-2022 19:06
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – “Duke it Out” is an annual chef competition in Albuquerque putting chefs to the test. Nine chefs will be competing, making two different courses. This year’s competition will include new restaurant 'fuego505.' The competition will be raising money and benefiting El Ranchito de los Ninos.
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• Rio Grande Credit Union Golf Classic at Sandia Golf Club

  19-09-2022 18:53
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Grande Credit Union is hosting its annual Golf Classic September 23, at Sandia Golf Club. This year's tournament will benefit the Domestic Violence Resource Center of New Mexico.
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• The Queen's funeral: Key moments and what they symbolized

  19-09-2022 18:29
  
  (NewsNation) — The world said a final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, who died earlier this month at age 96 after 70 years on the throne.A 2,000-strong congregation ranging from King Charles III and other royals to world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden to members of the British public who helped battle the COVID-19 pandemic were in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral.The queen's closest relatives were ashen-faced as they followed
  
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• More 'boomerang kids' moving back in with their parents

  19-09-2022 18:24
  
  (NewsNation) — Many Americans have hit a brick wall post-graduation, struggling to find jobs, even with a college degree, while others are struggling financially due to student loan debt and looking for affordable rent. This has led to an increase in young people moving back home with their parents."It's called a 'boomerang kid' — that's someone who leaves home and then comes back,"Stacy Kaiser, a psychotherapist, explained. "I am seeing more of that than ever before."The start of th
  
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• Over 200,000 New Mexico students to be paid back for meals

  19-09-2022 18:20
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –New Mexico will send out over $89 million in P-EBT to cover the cost of summer meals for K-12 students. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfers (P-EBT) is designed to help families cover food expenses.“The goal of Summer P-EBT is to help provide good nutrition to New Mexico’s children for the months they are not in school due to the summer break, “Angela Medrano, the deputy secretary for the New Mexico Human Services Department (HSC), said in a n
  
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• Investigators: two arrested after disappearance, murder of Tome woman

  19-09-2022 17:52
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Valencia County Sheriff's Office investigators have released new details in the murder case tied to recent disappearance of a 37-year old Tome woman. The victim, Karla Aguilera was found dead in Torrance County last Wednesday.
  In a news conference Monday morning, a detective with the Valencia County Sheriff's Office said Aguilera's husband, 50-year-old Rosalio Aguilera-Gamboa was arrested in the case Saturday alongside his cousin, Maria Guadalupe Navarez Aguil
  
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• Investigators to discuss disappearance, murder of Valencia County woman

  19-09-2022 17:52
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Valencia County Sheriff's Office investigators are expected to discuss the recent disappearance and murder of Tome woman, 37-year-old Karla Aguilera, who's remains were found in Torrance County last Wednesday. Aguilera's husband, 50-year-old Rosalio Aguilera-Gamboa was arrested in connection to the case on Saturday in Kansas, charged in part with murder. Valencia County officials: Missing Tome woman found deadKRQE News 13 will livestream an expected Valencia C
  
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• Harvest Fair at the Albuquerque Garden Center

  19-09-2022 17:09
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Garden Center is hosting the Harvest Craft Fair this year. The fair will be September 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Albuquerque Garden Center.
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• Border Highway Connector a 'game changer' for industry, official says

  19-09-2022 16:49
  
  SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (Border Report) – The federal government is pitching in $45 million to improve the flow of commercial and passenger traffic from the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and nearby industrial parks to the Texas border.The Department of Transportation grant is being used for roads including the planned New Mexico Border Highway Connector, which state officials say will encourage development and bring more revenue to the region.“It’s going to be a game-changer. It&
  
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• Dexter students raise money for families of students in crash

  19-09-2022 16:44
  
  DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – The community of Dexter, New Mexico is processing the sudden loss of one of their football players. Senior Justus Sanders died in a car crash Friday night. Wyatt Garner, the driver of the car, suffered serious injuries in the crash.
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• 2022 New Mexico State Fair wraps up

  19-09-2022 15:57
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sunday was the final day of the New Mexico State Fair. Some highlights of the fair included the food, animals and all the different exhibits.
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• Family of American says he was freed by Taliban in swap

  19-09-2022 15:51
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — An American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan for more than two years by the Taliban has been released, his family said Monday, as a Taliban drug lord jailed by the United States was also freed and returned to Kabul.Mark Frerichs, a Navy veteran who had spent more than a decade in Afghanistan as a civilian contractor, was abducted in January 2020 and was believed to have been held since then by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network.Negotiations for h
  
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• Fiona slams Puerto Rico, entire island loses power

  19-09-2022 15:50
  
  (The Hill) -- The entire island of Puerto Rico lost power Sunday as Hurricane Fiona hit the U.S. territory with dangerous winds and flash flood conditions. The Category 1 storm knocked out Puerto Rico’s power grid when it swept through the southwest coast, affecting the entire island. The island has been under a hurricane warning since Saturday, when the National Hurricane Center alerted that Fiona could cause “life-threatening flooding and mudslides” as it ripped alo
  
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• Suspect in custody after SWAT situation in Southwest Albuquerque

  19-09-2022 15:17
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department's SWAT team was activated Monday morning. Police say officers responded to the area of Torretta Dr. and Tower Rd. to a domestic dispute. APD: Suspect in custody accused of four stabbingsAPD says during the incident one person refused to comply and barricaded themselves inside the residence. The SWAT team was activated and around 7 a.m. Monday, APD says they were able to safely take the individual into custody.
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Downtown stabbings, Las Cruces mourns, Storm chances, Redistricting vote, Painting low riders

  19-09-2022 14:44
  
  Monday's Top StoriesAlbuquerque man arrested for sex crime against minorNew Mexico State Fair Grand Champion Steer racks up $11,000 billLas Cruces man arrested after disappearing from hospitalFilm expo aims to help community with media careersCentral New Mexico Community College student flees war in Ukraine, shares storyNew Mexico seeing threats since beginning of the school yearPost Malone ‘sorry’ after falling into hole on stage mid-concertUkraine says Russian missile struck close
  
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• Post Malone 'sorry' after falling into hole on stage mid-concert

  19-09-2022 14:40
  
  Post Malone apologized to his St. Louis fans Sunday for an on-stage accident that sent him to the hospital and shortened his set the night before at the Enterprise Center.In the middle of a song Saturday, Malone fell into a hole on stage that moments before was opened to lower an instrument into.In a video message posted on Twitter on Sunday, he said the fall, “Got me pretty good.” He said he’d just gotten back from the hospital, where he was prescribed pain medication. Student
  
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• Hit or miss storms to start the week

  19-09-2022 14:35
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is quiet across the state, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s for most spots. Moisture will stream into the state today, bringing isolated showers and storms, mainly to southern and western NM. A flash flood watch will be in effect for the McBride burn scar and the northern Sacramento Mountains, where flash flooding occurred Sunday.Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Lordsburg mayor sentenced after breaking probation conditionsCrime: Manhunt continue
  
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• Balloon Fiesta 2022: What you need to know

  19-09-2022 14:00
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is celebrating its 50th year in 2022. Here's what you need to know to get there and back.Dates and TimesThe 2022 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will be held from October 1 through October 9 at Balloon Fiesta Park at 9401 Balloon Museum Dr. NE. Gates open each day at 4:30 a.m. for morning events and 3:00 p.m. for afternoon events. View the full event schedule.Ticket InfoGeneral Admission - $15 for people
  
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• Photos: World bids farewell to Queen Elizabeth II

  19-09-2022 13:20
  
  Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers.
  Crowds massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.
  The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is carried into Westminster Abbey during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, in London, Monday Sept. 19, 2022. (Tristan Fewings/Pool Photo via AP)This photo issued by B
  
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• These world leaders were not invited to the Queen's funeral

  19-09-2022 12:21
  
  (The Hill) - World leaders began arriving in London this weekend to attend the state funeral service of the late Queen Elizabeth II Monday at Westminster Abbey in London. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden were among hundreds of world leaders paying their respects to the monarch as she lies in state.Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska met with the Royal Family as her country's representative, the BBC reports.Controversial invites were also extended to Chinese Pres
  
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• By the numbers: Facts and figures about the queen's funeral

  19-09-2022 11:09
  
  LONDON (AP) — Events surrounding Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral on Monday cap 10 days of national mourning and are expected to be watched by hundreds of thousands of people packed onto the streets of London and millions around the world. Those are just a few of the staggering array of numbers generated by the death of the 96-year-old monarch after a 70-year-reign.Here are some figures that have swirled around London and the rest of the United Kingdom in the aftermath of her death on Se
  
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• The world says goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II

  19-09-2022 11:00
  
  LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who thronged the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.In a country known for pomp and pageantry, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill’s was filled with spectacle: Ahead of the service, a bell tolled 96 times — once a minute for each year
  
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• LIVE: The world says goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II

  19-09-2022 11:00
  
  LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.In a country known for pomp and pageantry, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill’s was filled with spectacle: Ahead of the service, a bell tolled 96 times — once a minute for each
  
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• LIVE: Britain and the world say final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II

  19-09-2022 11:00
  
  LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.A day packed with events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffi
  
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• LIVE: Britain and the world mourn Queen Elizabeth II at funeral

  19-09-2022 11:00
  
  LONDON (AP) — Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.A day packed with events in London and Windsor began early when the doors of 900-year-old Westminster Hall were closed to mourners after hundreds of thousands had filed in front of her flag-draped coffi
  
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• Las Cruces man arrested after disappearing from hospital

  19-09-2022 05:25
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who was accused of a robbery has been arrested. Records revealed that he has been booked.
  Joshua Lopez, 25, of Las Cruces, allegedly disappeared from a hospital after leading police on a chase. He was arrested Friday afternoon in Las Cruces.Albuquerque man arrested for sex crime against minorHe is accused of trying to steal an air conditioner from Lowe's with Myles Luciano. He reportedly fled from police, was shot by police, and then taken to an El Paso
  
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• Bandelier National Monument holding clean-up event, looking for volunteers

  19-09-2022 03:47
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Time to get to work! A New Mexico monument is holding a clean-up event.
  The Bandelier National Monument is holding a wilderness clean-up day on September 26 in honor of National Public Lands Day.A release stated staff and volunteers will be asked to meet at Ponderosa Campground at 7 a.m. The clean-up will focus on a 4-mile roundtrip hike to remove old research equipment and debris from the backcountry and wild. X marks the spot to help Balloon Fiesta pilots l
  
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• Albuquerque class shows how to create lowrider designs

  19-09-2022 03:14
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lowriders are a colorful part of New Mexican culture. On Sunday, the pupils got to learn how to create their own lowrider patterns.
  The class was held at Blast Factory Paintworks in northeast Albuquerque. Students were able to learn to create custom patterns and how to blend paints to create the iconic look. The teacher said they get students from the entire nation.Film expo aims to help community with media careers"We got people of every creed, color. We go
  
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• Film expo aims to help community with media careers

  19-09-2022 02:44
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Those interested in getting into the film industry were in luck Saturday. People who work in the field took part in an expo in Albuquerque.
  The New Mexico Media Access Film and Media Industry Expo took place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on 4th Street. It featured several local production companies, and the event was presented by the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience.Bird rescue holds fundraising event at Albu
  
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• President Biden: 'The pandemic is over'

  19-09-2022 02:18
  
  (The Hill) - President Biden in an interview that aired Sunday declared the coronavirus pandemic is “over,” pointing to the return of large events and the lack of masking and other public health measures in place nationwide.“The pandemic is over,” Biden told “60 Minutes” from the Detroit auto show last Wednesday, the first one held since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. “We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. It's-- b
  
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• Warm evening, scattered storms south

  19-09-2022 02:07
  
  Monsoon moisture is back this evening! Scattered storms are pushing northward into Las Cruces, Truth or Consequences, and Silver City. It's too dry for the rain to reach the ground for most of northern NM, but some locally heavy rain is falling in Sierra and Dona Ana counties. This tropical moisture is being pulled north from a strengthening ridge of high pressure over Texas. This will keep rain chances in the state throughout the week.
  Overnight tonight, scattered showers continue until midnigh
  
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• These are the 10 'worst' airports in the US, according to Frommer's

  19-09-2022 01:24
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Does anybody like going to the airport? Whether you find it glamorous or treacherous, moving through an airport is a hard-to-avoid event if you want to see the world. But not all airports are created equal, apparently. Lung Institute: New Mexico places in top 10 for national lung healthThis year, travel news and resources company Frommer's ranked the 10 "worst" airports in the U.S. based on "flight delays, security wait times, customer satisfaction surveys, and the reviews of e
  
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• Albuquerque man arrested for sex crime against minor

  19-09-2022 01:18
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is facing time behind bars. Police said he admitted to having sex with a minor.
  Authorities said Morandy Campos, 23, of Albuquerque, has been given a felony charge of criminal sexual penetration of a minor. He was arrested on Friday.Central New Mexico Community College student flees war in Ukraine, shares storyIt was reported that a 14-year-old victim's mother told police about the incident. Officers pick up Campos at his house, and he all
  
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• In states where abortion is banned, children and families already face an uphill battle

  19-09-2022 01:00
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- Some proponents of abortion bans and restrictions say they are concerned about “supporting not just life,” but what they call “quality of life worth living,” saying they want to promote laws and policies that help families. Three authors from Brigham Young University, for instance, have noted that the overturning of Roe v. Wade provides a “genuine opportunity for pro-lifers to work with people of diverse political persuasions to seek
  
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