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• New Mexico Brew Fest is back and bigger than ever

  01-10-2022 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque event centered around beers and spirits has made its return. The New Mexico Brew Fest was held Saturday.The event, created in 2010, was put on the back burner in 2020 and 2021. This year, officials opened up their doors to visitors at the EXPO New Mexico Villa Hispana. The sponsor for the festival this year was New Mexico Harvest.Story continues below:
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• Albuquerque police: 1 taken to hospital after shooting

  01-10-2022 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police in Albuquerque are investigating a shooting. The shooting took place Friday night.
  Officials said a shooting occurred near San Isidro Street and Candelaria Friday night. A man was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition, the police said.
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• Is a used electric vehicle a bargain or a trap?

  01-10-2022 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - You’ve probably heard the horror stories of crazy-high battery replacement costs for electric cars. Fears of battery failure, limited range and high purchase prices might make you wonder if buying a used EV is a smart decision.This answer is, it depends — it depends on the condition of the EV you choose and how much you pay for it.If you can find an older EV with a battery in good shape, it could be a bargain, says Ivan Drury, senior manager of insights for auto site E
  
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• Protestors gather at Old Town Plaza in opposition of Iran's government

  01-10-2022 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Protesters gathered at Old Town Plaza to talk about the living conditions in Iran and the push for women's rights in the country. It's in response to the death of Mahsa Amini.
  Amini was a woman who died in the custody of the "Morality police" in Iran. There are speculations that the police beat Amini, while the police claimed she had heart failure. Her death has sparked protests around the world, including the one Saturday in Old Town.UN slavery estimate rai
  
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• Protesters gather at Old Town Plaza in opposition of Iran's government

  01-10-2022 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Protesters gathered at Old Town Plaza to talk about the living conditions in Iran and the push for women's rights in the country. It's in response to the death of Mahsa Amini.
  Amini was a woman who died in the custody of the "Morality police" in Iran. There are speculations that the police beat Amini, while the police claimed she had heart failure. Her death has sparked protests around the world, including the one Saturday in Old Town.UN slavery estimate rai
  
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• Butter, garage doors and SUVs: Why shortages remain common 2½ years into the pandemic

  01-10-2022 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) -- Shortages of basic goods still plague the U.S. economy – 2½ years after the pandemic’s onset turned global supply chains upside down.Want a new car? You may have to wait as long as six months, depending on the model you order. Looking for a spicy condiment? Supplies of Sriracha hot sauce have been running dangerously low. And if you feed your cat or dog dry pet food, expect empty shelves or elevated prices.These aren’t isola
  
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• United Airlines cutting 12 routes from several major air hubs

  01-10-2022 20:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – United Airlines is cutting a dozen routes from its network partly due to reduced demand, a spokesperson for the carrier indicated.The cuts, first reported by The Points Guy, primarily affect travelers departing from Los Angeles and San Francisco, as United is cutting four routes from each of the two air hubs.The 12 routes being dropped from United’s schedule are:Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Colorado Springs AirportLAX to Dane County Regional Airport (Madison
  
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• UN slavery estimate raises question: Are 50 million people really enslaved today?

  01-10-2022 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- According to the United Nations, about 50 million people are enslaved worldwide.The report, released Sept. 12, 2022, by the U.N.‘s International Labor Organization, the International Organization for Migration and the human rights group the Walk Free Foundation, revealed that 28 million people are in forced labor and another 22 million in forced marriage.Forced labor includes exploitation in domestic work, agriculture and manufacturing. I
  
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• 'About 35 deaths' reported in single Florida county after Hurricane Ian, sheriff says

  01-10-2022 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno confirmed "about 35" additional deaths Saturday in the wake of Hurricane Ian's devastation across much of southwest Florida.The announcement comes after officials in the state had already confirmed dozens of deaths across Florida. Why do flies rub their limbs together?Sheriff Marceno said his emergency response teams have been hard at work assessing damage and continuing their search-and-rescue operations."Today we've had over 600 to
  
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• Airbnb hosts are sick of Airbnb, too

  01-10-2022 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Disgruntled Airbnb guests are taking to Twitter and TikTok to vent about everything from cleaning fees to misleading listings. But they aren’t the only ones with complaints: Airbnb hosts themselves have become increasingly disillusioned with the platform and its disrespectful guests.On message boards and Facebook groups, hosts are sharing their own challenges and horror stories. One host claimed that a group of guests was unwilling to leave the property despite receiving a f
  
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• PHOTOS: Gorgeous weather kicks off 50th Balloon Fiesta

  01-10-2022 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A clear sky set up great conditions for pilots to lift off on the first day of the 50th Balloon Fiesta.Visit Albuquerque's Red or Green? balloon flies overhead (Jordan Honeycutt | Digital Producer)The special shape "Tiger" flown by Craig Farrell (Jordan Honeycutt | Digital Producer)Smokey Bear gets ready for liftoff during Balloon Fiesta 2022 (Jordan Honeycutt | Digital Producer)Balloons take to the sky during Balloon Fiesta 2022 (Jordan Honeycutt | Dig
  
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• Why do flies rub their limbs together?

  01-10-2022 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) --We have all seen flies do it. They land on a surface, stay perfectly still, and then rub their limbs together like a supervillain that wants to dominate the world.
  Well, that last part may not be true. But, why do flies rub their limbs together?
  It may sound like an oxymoron, but, they are actually cleaning themselves.Raid.com says that flies have sensors all over their body. On their feet, as well as tiny hair-like features all over their body. It may seem weird that an insect that thr
  
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• 'Reprehensible': Members of high school football team in California acted out slave auction

  01-10-2022 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  YUBA CITY, Calif. (KTXL) — A high school football team in Yuba City, California, will be forfeiting the remainder of the season after some of the team members acted out a slave auction, the superintendent of the Yuba City Unified School District said.Superintendent Doreen Osumi said the district received a video Thursday of the "reprehensible act," which allegedly showed team members at River Valley High School pretending to auction three of their Black teammates in the locker room. Protes
  
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• USPS price hike takes effect this month

  01-10-2022 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The holidays may be months away, but holiday peak pricing is already going into effect at the United States Postal Service.
  “Peak-season pricing” starts Sunday, Oct. 2 and lasts through Jan. 22, 2023, USPS says.Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, Parcel Select and Retail Ground prices are all affected, though international products are not.The change in price depends on the weight of the parcel and the distance it’s bei
  
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• What order do I watch the 'Halloween' movies in?

  01-10-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It's been 44 years since the horror classic "Halloween" was first released in 1978 — when the world got its first glimpse of one of cinema's scariest boogeymen, the un-killable Michael Myers. As the franchise prepares to release its 13th installment, "Halloween Ends," you may want to catch up with the story so far.With the "Halloween" franchise, however, that isn't as simple as you might expect.
  In total, there are three separate timelines stemming from the original movie
  
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• Unlock the college financial aid you need starting Oct. 1

  01-10-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Despite the headlines, college is still the surest path toward better lifelong earnings. But a degree is far more likely to pay off if you haven't borrowed a small fortune to get it.The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is a key step in making college affordable. Applications for the 2023-24 school year open on Oct. 1, and those who apply early stand the best chance of getting more free money for school.D. Jean Hester, who oversaw college enrollment and admission
  
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• Cities with the fastest growing home prices in Las Cruces metro area

  01-10-2022 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Stacker) -- It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic has sparked a wave of uncertainty across myriad industries, and no other market has felt its impact like that of real estate. The pandemic has become a driving force behind the continued real estate boom, with high demand for vacation homes and a limited supply of housing that has prompted buyers and investors to bid up prices for affordable properties, causing home prices to skyrocket.
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• Jimmy Carter to celebrate 98 with family, friends, baseball

  01-10-2022 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, already the longest-living U.S. president in history, will celebrate his 98th birthday Saturday with family and friends in Plains, the tiny Georgia town where he and his wife, 95-year-old Rosalynn, were born in the years between World War I and the Great Depression.The 39th president’s latest milestone comes as The Carter Center, which the Carters established together after their one White House term, marks 40 years of promoting democracy and co
  
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• Yellow flag raised, evening glow event canceled

  01-10-2022 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is the first day of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta. This year, the event celebrates its 50th anniversary.
  During a briefing early Saturday morning, pilots discussed the weather for flight safety. The weather starts out breezy, but sunny skies are on the way, a forecast predicts. After the briefing, officials raised a green flag. This means the weather is safe for balloons to head on up!The evening glow event for Day 1 of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta has been ca
  
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• Massive morning ascension makes for memorable open to 50th Balloon Fiesta

  01-10-2022 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is the first day of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta. This year, the event celebrates its 50th anniversary.
  During a briefing early Saturday morning, pilots discussed the weather for flight safety. The weather starts out breezy, but sunny skies are on the way, a forecast predicts. After the briefing, officials raised a green flag. This means the weather is safe for balloons to head on up!The evening glow event for Day 1 of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta has been ca
  
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• Green flag raised, Sky News 13 flies with balloons

  01-10-2022 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is the first day of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta. This year, the event celebrates its 50th anniversary. During a briefing early Saturday morning, pilots discussed the weather for flight safety.
  The weather starts out breezy, but sunny skies are on the way, a forecast predicts.
  The pilot briefing takes place every morning of Balloon Fiesta at 6 a.m. During the discussion, they determined if balloons are safe to go up. Conditions for flight are known as 'g
  
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• Green flag raised for Day 1 of 2022 Balloon Fiesta

  01-10-2022 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is the first day of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta. This year, the event celebrates its 50th anniversary. During a briefing early Saturday morning, pilots discussed the weather for flight safety.
  The weather starts out breezy, but sunny skies are on the way, a forecast predicts.
  The pilot briefing takes place every morning of Balloon Fiesta at 6 a.m. During the discussion, they determined if balloons are safe to go up. Conditions for flight are known as 'g
  
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• Green flag raised, balloons soar through the sky

  01-10-2022 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is the first day of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta. This year, the event celebrates its 50th anniversary.
  During a briefing early Saturday morning, pilots discussed the weather for flight safety. The weather starts out breezy, but sunny skies are on the way, a forecast predicts. After the briefing, officials raised a green flag. This means the weather is safe for balloons to head on up!Planned events for Saturday are listed below:6:30 a.m. - Krispy Kreme M
  
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• Ballon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 1

  01-10-2022 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is the first day of the 2022 Balloon Fiesta. This year, the event celebrates its 50th anniversary. During a briefing early Saturday morning, pilots will discuss the weather for flight safety.
  The pilot briefing takes place every morning of Balloon Fiesta at 6 a.m. During the discussion, they will determine if balloons are safe to go up. Conditions for flight are known as 'green flag,' 'yellow flag,' and 'red flag.'Planned events for Saturday are lis
  
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• Some breezes this morning, mild with isolated showers Saturday

  01-10-2022 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  Happy Balloon Fiesta! We're looking at some relatively breezier conditions right out the gate this first morning. This could cause some issues for the ballooners. But we're dry and seasonably cool, with temperatures in the middle 50s in Albuquerque.We'll see mostly sunny skies in the metro later this afternoon with highs topping out in the upper 70s. Some stray showers will make their way into the forecast this afternoon over the higher terrain. The evening events look great for the fiesta, as d
  
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• What is a wetland? An ecologist explains

  01-10-2022 12:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- Wetlands are areas of land that are covered by water, or have flooded or waterlogged soils. They can have water on them either permanently or for just part of the year.Whether it’s year-round or seasonal, this period of water saturation produces hydric soils, which contain little or no oxygen. But this doesn’t mean that they are lifeless: Wetlands are full of unique water-loving plants and wildlife that have adapted to wet environments.Wetlands ca
  
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• Friday Night Football - Week 7

  01-10-2022 07:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Week seven of high school football has been full of big performances and excitement. Here is a breakdown of some of the action.
  Longtime rivals Eldorado and La Cueva met up at Wilson field for each of their first district games of the year. The Bears offense made sure the Eagles knew who was boss, as they racked up 63 points on their way to victory.The undefeated Hobbs Eagles made the trip to the Field of Dreams for a district 3/4 clash against Las Cruces. While th
  
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• Rain chances return this weekend ahead of active weather next week

  01-10-2022 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The weather should cooperate for the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta. However, our weather becomes very unsettled and more active next week with daily chances for widespread showers and thunderstorms.Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Heavy police presence at related scenes in two Rio Rancho neighborhoodsBalloon Fiesta: New special shape balloons to keep an eye out for at 50th Balloon FiestaAlbuquerque: Albuquerque Museum to receive $10M in upgradesCommunity:
  
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• Film screening celebrates 50 years since publication of 'Bless Me Ultima'

  01-10-2022 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday night, there was a celebration for the 50th anniversary of the iconic novel "Bless Me Ultima." The novel, by late New Mexico author Rudolfo Anaya, is considered one of the most influential works of Chicano literature.
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• 'We're at the mercy of the government': Funding continues for family impacted by wildfire

  01-10-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Benito Sanchez and his mother, Diana, lost everything in the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon wildfire. "We were praying and hoping that the fire would pass by our home, but a week later we found out it burned to the ground."They lived in Mora for decades but for the past five months, they have been calling the Albuquerque Crowne Plaza their home."We came over here with just the clothes on our backs," Sanchez said.
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• Immigration, border security dominated Texas governor's debate

  01-10-2022 04:41 via krqe.com
  
  EDINBURG, Texas (Border Report) -- Border security and immigration issues dominated the Texas gubernatorial debate on Friday night between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent former Congressman Beto O'Rourke that was held on the South Texas border.For 12 minutes, the candidates bantered on immigration topics ranging from busing migrants to northern cities, the deployment of the Texas National Guard along the Texas/Mexico border, crime on the border and even a Texas-based gues
  
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• Sights and Sounds: Food Truck Fridays

  01-10-2022 04:33 via krqe.com
  
  Albuquerque (KRQE) -- Food trucks crowd Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque every Friday of September and October between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. In addition to the variety of food available at the venue, the public also gets to enjoy live entertainment with local music bands showing up and showing off! The deep link between Wile E. Coyote, the Road Runner and Balloon FiestaFood Truck Fridays is the place to be to have a nice lunch in the city. The many food trucks present onsite all offer different
  
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• City & County cut ribbon on west side Route 66 Visitor Center in Albuquerque

  01-10-2022 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just in time for Balloon Fiesta, local leaders celebrated the opening of the long-awaited Route 66 Visitors Center. The city and county cut the ribbon Friday on the facility that sits on far west Central.Story continues below:
  Albuquerque: Albuquerque Isotopes remove iconic centerfield hillBallon Fiesta: Balloon Fiesta Schedule of Events 2022Crime: APD: 93 arrested during warrant roundup operationTop Story: ABQ restaurants bracing for Balloon Fiesta tourists
  
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• Young man who killed army specialist in Albuquerque released

  01-10-2022 03:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The case of Angel Grado, the young man who killed army specialist Isaiah Villanueva at a house party three years ago, has come to a close. Grado was sentenced late this afternoon and then set free. The family of Villanueva can't believe how it all ended, filling the courtroom with emotion as speaking out against Grado, but in the end, the family says justice wasn't served. 14-year-old charged with murder as part of 12-hour crime spreeGrado was facing a
  
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• Netflix launches site showcasing New Mexico film locations

  01-10-2022 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Netflix is launching a new website here in New Mexico to help you find where scenes of popular shows and movies were filmed.It's called 'Netflix in your neighborhood.' News 13 spoke with a representative from Netflix about this new interactive tool.
  The roller rink 'Skate-O-Mania' is the filming location for a scene in Netflix's hit TV show 'Stranger Things.'It's just one of the many locations people can look up on Netflix's latest dashboard. "We've found th
  
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• KRQE En Español: Viernes 30 de Septiembre 2022

  01-10-2022 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  Arranca la celebracion del 50 aniversario de Balloon Fiesta
  Los organizadores de balloon fiesta están conmemorando cómo comenzó todo hace 50 años. Hoy los globistas se reunieron en el centro de coronado, donde despegaron los 13 pilotos originales. Por el 50 aniversario tubieron a tres de los trece pilotos originales presentes. Denise Wiederkehr se subio en el globo de su padre matt durante la fiesta original. Ella representó a su papá esta mañana
  
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• The deep link between Wile E. Coyote, the Road Runner and Balloon Fiesta

  01-10-2022 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Looney Tunes and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta have deep ties. This year, those cartoon characters will be featured even more prominently. “Well, the connection with Warner Brothers probably started before any of us knew there was really a connection. Chuck Jones, the animator for Warner Brothers used a lot of the backdrops and the scenery from New Mexico in most of his animated cartoons,” said Jim Garcia, Balloon Fiesta
  
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• Unsettled and active weather returns during Balloon Fiesta

  01-10-2022 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The weather should cooperate for the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta. However, our weather becomes very unsettled and more active next week with daily chances for widespread showers and thunderstorms.Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Heavy police presence at related scenes in two Rio Rancho neighborhoodsBalloon Fiesta: New special shape balloons to keep an eye out for at 50th Balloon FiestaAlbuquerque: Albuquerque Museum to receive $10M in upgradesCommunity:
  
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• Regulation and Licensing Department; there are 31 non-compliant cannabis licensees

  01-10-2022 01:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The recreational marijuana business has exploded in New Mexico since it became legal. What happens to businesses that do not follow state rules? "The whole idea is we're going from an unregulated new industry to a regulated industry," said New Mexico Cannabis Control Division Director Andrew Vallejos.
  Inspectors go out with a checklist and look for any issues. That list includes control of waste, fire safety, and making sure businesses have security measures. It al
  
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• Balloon Fiesta aims to break record with remote-controlled balloons

  01-10-2022 00:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This year the Balloon Fiesta is trying to break another record for the most remote-controlled balloons in the air at once. This is only the second year for RC Balloons at the Balloon Fiesta.Matt McKay is getting ready to fly his RC Balloon, it’s a hobby he started six years ago. Since then, the Los Lunas firefighter has already built seven RC balloons. He’ll be flying them at this year’s Balloon Fiesta. New special shape balloons to ke
  
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• 14-year-old charged with murder as part of 12-hour crime spree

  01-10-2022 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department say a 14-year-old boy carjacked a mom who was with her young son, then shot up a party with an assault rifle, killing a young man. Izaiah Ruiz, 14, was arrested after crashing into a wall during a chase hours later.
  Ruiz is accused of going on a violent rampage with his friends – a rampage that lasted about 12 hours and included three robberies and a murder. "This is unacceptable at all levels," said Albuquerque Police
  
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• 14-year-old arrested after 12-hour violent rampage

  01-10-2022 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police say a 14-year-old boy carjacked a mom who was with her young son, then shot up a party with an assault rifle, killing a young man. He was arrested after crashing into a wall during a chase, hours later.
  Izaiah Ruiz, 14, is accused of going on a violent rampage with his friends – a rampage that lasted about 12 hours and included three robberies and a murder. Albuquerque man wanted in weekend house party shooting"This is unacceptable a
  
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• Neglected tigers find new home in Juarez

  01-10-2022 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – A private zoo in Juarez is the new home for two Bengal tigers rescued earlier this year from extreme neglect in a facility near Mexico City.The two females arrived this week at Recreativo San Jorge, a water park and zoo in the El Sauzal neighborhood. The tigresses were among nearly 200 big cats previously held at the Black Jaguar-White Tiger sanctuary, where Mexican authorities reported earlier this year some of the animals had started to eat each other for
  
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• Immigration debate expected when Abbott and O'Rourke take stage

  01-10-2022 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  EDINBURG, Texas (Border Report) — When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke will square off Friday night in their only televised debate, immigration issues are expected to take center stage.
  Border Report’s parent company, Nexstar Media Group, will host the debate at 7 p.m. CDT in the Performing Arts Center at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in the South Texas border town of Edinburg.
  The debate will be televised live in several markets throu
  
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