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• Feds release full report of issues at 'unsafe' Torrance County Detention Center

  17-10-2022 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ESTANCIA, N.M. (KRQE) – Federal investigators have released the full results of a surprise inspection at the privately owned and operated Torrance County Detention Center in Estancia. Previously, the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General recommended that all inmates be moved elsewhere due to unsatisfactory conditions.The unannounced visit took place over three days in February 2022. At the time, the federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) set out to determine if the de
  
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• Trial for man accused of DWI, crashing into NMSP vehicle to go forward

  17-10-2022 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man charged with driving drunk and crashing head-on into a state police cruiser lost his attempt to have his case dismissed. David Marquez was arrested in June after state police saw him speeding and weaving on I-25 near Paseo del Norte. Lawmakers discuss New Mexico’s DWI problemThey say he reached speeds of more than 100 miles an hour before crashing into a ditch bank near Alameda. Marquez's attorney argued the case should be dropped, saying th
  
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• Albuquerque Nightclub shooting suspect remains behind bars before trial

  17-10-2022 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man arrested for a shooting at an Albuquerque nightclub last month will remain locked up until trial. Investigators say on September 1, 29-year-old Oscar Valdez pistol-whipped a man trying to break up a fight at Leo's Nightclub near 12th and Candelaria.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Judge grants motion against New Mexico Civil GuardCrime: Former Albuquerque mayoral candidate charged with driving drunkAlbuquerque: Albuquerque City Council to vote
  
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• Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d’Or awards

  17-10-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — Karim Benzema won the men’s Ballon d’Or for the first time on Monday after a brilliant season with Real Madrid capped by the Champions League and Spanish league titles.
  Spanish player Alexia Putellas won the women’s trophy for the second straight year following another standout season with Barcelona.Benzema had his best season ever at Madrid, being the top scorer in both leagues. He scored 44 times for Madrid, including 15 in Europe’s top competition, a
  
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• Albuquerque charter school students unveil anti-gun violence mural

  17-10-2022 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students from Robert F. Kennedy Charter School in Albuquerque unveiled a mural on Monday designed to bring attention to gun violence. Students worked with a local artist to design and create the mural at Shady Side Farm, where the kids have a workspace. On it, you can see extended hands, the Zia symbol, and the saying, "When you end a life, you're ending your life too."Sights and Sounds: Downtown preschool muralIt also has a skeleton and gravestones ide
  
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• Charlie Brown holiday specials won't air on TV again – here's how to watch them

  17-10-2022 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  (WJBF) — A beloved television tradition returns for the holidays this year, but you won't be able to watch like you have in the past.Three Charlie Brown specials - "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" - will only air on Apple TV+ after previously appearing on both the streaming service and PBS in 2021.After airing on the network only one year, PBS says that they no longer hold the rights to the specials. Netflix launches si
  
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• Student loan forgiveness application is now open: Here's how to apply

  17-10-2022 22:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - The application for federal student loan forgiveness has officially opened, President Joe Biden announced Monday following a beta test that launched Friday.
  Roughly 8 million borrowers have already completed the debt forgiveness process by completing the beta application, Biden said. His administration launched it Friday afternoon, with a note that the Department of Education was "accepting applications to help us refine our processes ahead of the official form launch."If you are amo
  
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• Learn about prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  17-10-2022 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –October is breast cancer awareness month. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico is providing helpful information on prevention, causes, and risks. FDA holds hearing to remove pregnancy drug from market, company pushes backBreast cancer occurs in men and women, it is very treatable when found at an early age and that is why it's important to be screened, they recommend individuals start at the age of 40. This is the best way to detect any signs even though
  
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• More rain before drier skies return

  17-10-2022 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The heaviest and most widespread rain of the day ended this morning, but scattered showers will continue through the afternoon and evening. Driest skies are expected in the Four Corners near Farmington and southern Colorado.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Multiple fire agencies battle Lake Arthur fire in early morning hoursCrime: Michigan man accused of arson in eight states including New MexicoTop Story: New speed camera placed on Coors after city previously
  
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• Officials, residents meeting in Mora to talk wildfire assistance

  17-10-2022 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Officials are holding a community meeting Monday evening from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in Mora. At the meeting residents and officials will discuss help for people impacted by the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Santa Fe officials: 1 dead after pedestrian crashCrime: Albuquerque Police: Man charged with sex crime, child abuse, aggravated batteryAlbuquerque: Balloon Fiesta Park bouncing back after crowds, rain damaged fieldsTrending: Video:
  
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• Judge grants motion against New Mexico Civil Guard

  17-10-2022 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge has granted the District Attorney's motion in the aftermath of the tearing down of the Juan De Onate statue in Albuquerque in 2020. District Attorney Raul Torrez says with this motion being granted, the 'New Mexico Civil Guard' militia group cannot act as a form of military in the public again.How do New Mexico’s prison release numbers compare to other states?In June of 2020 protestors tried to tear down the statue of Spanish conquistador Juan
  
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• Attorney General Balderas among finalists for top job at Northern New Mexico College

  17-10-2022 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's current Attorney General, a top administrator from a Georgia college and a deputy secretary with the state's Higher Ed Department are among three candidates now vying for a top job education job in Española. Seeking a college president, Northern New Mexico College has named Hector Balderas, Dr. Bruno Hicks and Dr. Patricia Trujillo as finalists in the ongoing search. How do New Mexico’s prison release numbers compare to other st
  
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• Missing Oklahoma men were shot and dismembered, police say

  17-10-2022 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  OKMULGEE, Okla. (KFOR) - Remains found in an Oklahoma river have been identified as belonging to the four men who went missing last week in Okmulgee.
  One week ago, family members reported 32-year-old Mark Chastain, 30-year-old Billy Chastain, 32-year-old Mike Sparks, and 29-year-old Alex Stevens missing. The Okmulgee Police Department said all four were close friends and were believed to have left Billy Chastain’s house on bicycles on Oct. 9. Second suspect arrested in connection to Santa
  
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• Lanes closing for Canyon Ranch Bridge project

  17-10-2022 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bridge rehabilitation project is still ongoing. Lanes on I-25 will be closed for five days, officials said.
  The New Mexico Department of Transporation (NMDOT) said one lane in each direction on I-25 at Canyon Ranch Road Bridge is expected to be closed from October 17 to October 21. The location of the bridge is between La Cienega and Waldo Canyon Road. The closure will be about half a mile long.
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  New Mexico: Santa Fe officials: 1 dead af
  
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• Albuquerque Firefighters set to host a fundraiser event

  17-10-2022 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ Fire Area Firefighters, IAFF Local 244 will be hosting their Muster event to benefit their IAFF Survivor's Fund on October 29.Optum shines a light on suicide preventionIAFF Survivors Fund is a fund that helps local firefighters & their immediate family members who are stricken with life-altering illnesses or injuries and is only funded through donations.
  This event will include multiple competitive events between fire companies from around the Albuqu
  
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• ABQ Ride hosts 'Rider Appreciation Day'

  17-10-2022 19:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ Ride is spreading the love for Rider Appreciation Day. They are partnering with Papa Murphy's to give their customers something special. Rio Rancho Police Department collecting gifts for childrenABQ Ride and Papa Murphy's will be around Albuquerque for the 2022 Rider Appreciation Day. This Wednesday, October 29, ABQ Ride staff will be riding various routes throughout the day to hand out coupons for a free pizza, which can be used at four participati
  
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• How do New Mexico's prison release numbers compare to other states?

  17-10-2022 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's early release of some prisoners has been a talking point in the race for the governor's office. And New Mexico did parole hundreds of prisoners ahead of their scheduled release. But how does that compare to what other states did?In a recent report, the U.S. Department of Justice tallied prisoner releases across the U.S. The numbers are part of an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on both state and federal prisons. 16 New Mexico communities sp
  
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• How do New Mexico's early prison release numbers compare to other states?

  17-10-2022 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's early release of some prisoners has been a talking point in the race for the governor's office. And New Mexico did parole hundreds of prisoners ahead of their scheduled release during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. But how does that compare to what other states did?In a recent federal report, the U.S. Department of Justice tallied prisoner releases across the U.S. The numbers are part of an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on both
  
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• NASCAR driver Bubba Wallaces tries to fight Kyle Larson after crash

  17-10-2022 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bubba Wallace tried to fight reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson after a crash Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that also collected title contender Christopher Bell.Wallace had led 29 laps and clearly had a fast car in the opening race of the third round of the playoffs. Wallace did not qualify for the playoffs, and Larson was eliminated last week.The incident began when Larson attempted a three-wide pass — Kevin Harvick in the middle dropped o
  
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• Man sentenced to life in prison for fatal stabbing in San Miguel County

  17-10-2022 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A man has been sentenced to life in prison. The sentencing comes after a guilty verdict in a first-degree murder case.
  A release from the Fourth Judicial District Attorney said that Seig Isaac Chavez, 43, was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of William "Skip" Smith, 71. A guilty verdict was reached after a three-day trial in San Miguel County.Multiple fire agencies battle Lake Arthur fire in early morning hoursThe release stated Chavez w
  
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• 7 celebrities who have fled California, and why

  17-10-2022 17:11 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - While many people enjoy living in California and can't imagine calling anywhere else home, others are packing their bags and leaving it behind - including some of Hollywood's hottest celebrities.Most recently, Mark Wahlberg announced that his family recently moved from California to Nevada. The actor and businessman said that his decision stems from wanting to provide "a better life" for his children.Wahlberg is married to model Rhea Durham and they have four children. Grammy-winning pr
  
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• Drivers shoot daughters in Florida road rage confrontation

  17-10-2022 16:25 via krqe.com
  FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two men face attempted murder charges for allegedly firing into each other's vehicles on a busy Florida highway and wounding each other's daughters, who were passengers in their back seats.William Hale, of Douglasville, Georgia, and Frank Allison, of Callahan, Florida, were charged last week with attempted second-degree murder in the Oct. 8 confrontation on U.S. Highway 1 in Nassau County, which is in the Florida's northeasternmost corner. Suspect in Albuquerq
  
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• This unusual hiking tip could help save your life

  17-10-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A towel and a piece of aluminum foil might not seem like life-saving equipment, but in a hiking emergency, they could be.
  Before you go hiking, taking a few extra precautions could make all the difference. Here are some tips to make sure you return safely from your adventures.Aluminum foil trickWest Virginia's K-9 Search and Rescue Team recently shared this hack on their Facebook page. Before leaving for a hike, leave a print of your shoes in your car so that som
  
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• Justice wants 6-month jail sentence for Steve Bannon

  17-10-2022 15:58 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Justice Department is calling for one-time White House strategist Steve Bannon to serve six months of jail time and pay a $200,000 fine for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.The recommendation comes ahead of a Friday sentencing hearing for Bannon, who was among the first four people to be subpoenaed by the panel, claiming executive privilege barred him from testifying before the panel despite their interest in actions he
  
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• White House marks rollout of over-the-counter hearing aids at retailers nationwide

  17-10-2022 15:51 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The White House on Monday marked the rollout of hearing aids sold at retailers like Walgreens, CVS and Walmart following steps from the Biden administration to allow them to be sold over the counter.On Monday, Walgreens started selling hearing aids in stores and online for $799 a pair, CVS started selling them online at different price points and Walmart started selling them at more than 1,000 Vision Centers in the retailer's stores and 474 Sam’s Club locations, ranging from
  
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• Fauci says COVID-19 was politicized by 'triple whammy' of outbreak, division and 2020 election  

  17-10-2022 15:46 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci on Sunday said COVID-19 was politicized by a “triple whammy” as the pandemic hit an already divided nation during a contentious election year."It got political very, very quickly because we had the misfortune of an outbreak, and a double misfortune of an outbreak in a divided society, and the triple misfortune of a divided society in an election year,” Fauci said in an interview aired on ABC’s “
  
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• FDA holds hearing to remove pregnancy drug from market, company pushes back

  17-10-2022 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of the only U.S. drug intended to prevent premature births is making a last-ditch effort this week to keep its medication on the market, even as health regulators insist that it doesn't work.A Food and Drug Administration meeting that opened Monday comes more than two years after the agency declared the drug ineffective and called for its removal. Drugmaker Covis Pharma has challenged the agency’s conclusion, setting up the highly unusual three-day public
  
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• UNM Football loses to NMSU for the first time since 2017

  17-10-2022 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – UNM Football suffered a tough loss on Saturday night in Las Cruces, 21-9. This marks their 4th consecutive loss and also their first in the Rio Grande Rivalry since 2017 (snapping a 3-game winning streak against the Aggies).39th Duke City Marathon takes place through colder temperatures, rain"We cant get behind the chains by ourselves when the ball is not moving when you get penalties you kill yourself as a football team and that's the most disappointing part
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Rent control, UFO festival results, Rainy day, Increasing pumpkin prices, Duke City Marathon

  17-10-2022 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top StoriesVideo: NMSP rescue Boy Scout troop trapped by flash flood watersAPD: Man charged with sex crime, child abuse, aggravated battery‘Shark Tank’ event gives students, alumni chance to pitch to investorsAPD search for woman suspected of helping steal $2k worth of retail itemsFamilies invited to upcoming BioPark Zoo eventMultiple fire agencies battle Lake Arthur FireSanta Fe officials: 1 dead after pedestrian crashRadioactive waste found at Missouri elementary schoolHer
  
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• Ye, formerly Kanye West, to buy right-wing social media app Parler

  17-10-2022 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is set to acquire Parler, a right-wing social media app.Parlement Technologies, the app's parent company, made the announcement Monday morning stating they are “pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement in principle for Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to acquire the Parler platform."Parler, an app launched in 2018, became the popular alternative for conservative users who were on apps such as Twitter and Fa
  
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• Rain continues throughout New Mexico

  17-10-2022 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monday morning is chilly and wet. Widespread rain will continue for central New Mexico, including the Metro, through the mid-morning. Heavy rain will also push northeast through the east and southeast plains all morning. The rain will lighten up by midday, with scattered showers through the afternoon and evening. Drier skies are expected in the Four Corners near Farmington and southern Colorado.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Almost $550 million heading t
  
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• Video: Deer chases woman on Rutgers' campus

  17-10-2022 14:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (WPIX) – A video was captured on the campus of Rutgers University, showing someone being chased by a deer Friday afternoon.In the video, you see a woman running down College Avenue on the Rutgers New Brunswick campus, trying to escape a deer. Morgan Lazarus, who filmed the incident, said she was walking down Senior Street heading towards College Avenue when she heard screaming.“To my surprise, I saw someone running, and a baby deer was chasing after them. I then i
  
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• Recalled pork fritters may contain hard plastic

  17-10-2022 14:11 via krqe.com
  
  ENID, Okla. (WXIN) -- More than 4,000 pounds of pork fitters are being recalled because they may be contaminated with hard pieces of plastic.The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the recall involves raw, frozen cubed pork fritters. The recall was initiated after AdvancePierre Foods Inc. got two complaints from restaurant staff reporting they found hard pieces of plastic in the product. Recalled baby formula may be improperly sealedThe recalled fritte
  
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• How to handle your medical bills

  17-10-2022 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - When she was 19, writer Emily Maloney found herself facing about $50,000 in medical debt after hospital treatment for a mental health crisis. The debt followed her throughout her twenties, hurting her credit and leading to stressful calls from collection agencies.Her experience is all too common: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports that about 1 in 5 U.S. households carries medical debt. People with medical debt are more likely to face anxiety, stress or depression and
  
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• WATCH: Patient plays saxophone while undergoing brain surgery

  17-10-2022 13:43 via krqe.com
  
  ROME (WFLA) — It takes talent to play the saxophone, but playing the saxophone while undergoing brain surgery? That's impressive.Video released by Paideia International Hospital in Rome, Italy, showed a patient playing the instrument while having a tumor removed.A team of 10 medical professionals from across the world worked to remove the cancer during a nine-hour procedure — while the patient was still awake. Video: Deer chases woman on Rutgers’ campusThe patient did not lose
  
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• 30 injured, 4 killed in mass shootings over the weekend

  17-10-2022 13:25 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- At least thirty people were injured and four killed in a spate of mass shootings across the country this weekend, following shooting in North Carolina that left five dead on Thursday.The Gun Violence Archive reported six mass shootings, defined as an incident in which four or more people are shot, from New York to Colorado on Saturday and Sunday.
  In Harrisonburg, Va., eight people were shot early Sunday morning after an unknown assailant or assailants opened fire at a crowd during
  
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• Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler

  17-10-2022 13:13 via krqe.com
  
  The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler shortly after being booted off Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts.
  The acquisition of Parler would give West, legally known as Ye, control of a social media platform and a new outlet for his opinions with no gatekeeper.
  Parlement Technologies, which owns the platform, and West said the acquisition should be completed in the fourth quarter, but details like price were not disclosed. Parle
  
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• Here’s why the price of groceries keeps rising

  17-10-2022 13:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Americans continue to pay more at the grocery store as surging food inflation shows no signs of slowing down. Grocery prices rose 13 percent over the last year and 0.7 percent in September alone, outpacing the annual 8.2 percent inflation rate for all consumer products, according to the most recent Labor Department data. The price of fruits and vegetables increased by 10.4 percent annually, while milk rose 15.2 percent and eggs soared 30.5 percent.  New Mexico pumpki
  
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• Roswell UFO Festival brings $2.19 million in 2022

  17-10-2022 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A new report has been released on the economic impact the Roswell UFO Festival brought to the City of Roswell. In total, the festival brought in $2.19 million dollars from the four-day festival.The UFO Festival is the city’s greatest source of income. The City of Roswell spent $212,638.13 on the festival. Many local businesses said they have felt the impact of the festival.“We survive off of tourism, and this year was no exception,” said Robert
  
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• Male birth control options are in development, but a number of barriers still stand in the way

  17-10-2022 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, developing more contraception options for everyone becomes even more important.Women and people who can become pregnant have a number of effective birth control methods available, including oral pills, patches, injections, implants, vaginal rings, IUDs and sterilization. But for men and people who produce sperm, options have been limited. Two options, withdrawal and condoms, both have high failure rates. Withdrawal
  
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• Albuquerque City Council to vote on state's role in rent control

  17-10-2022 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local movement is catching the eye of Albuquerque city councilors. On Monday, councilors will vote on whether or not to urge state legislators to lift a ban on rent control.
  The Peoples Housing Project has been gathering petition signatures and demonstrating outside of City Council sine January. They're trying to end the state's ban on rent control. Monday could be a big step forward for them in their mission.
  "We're hoping that the City Council votes yes
  
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• Albuquerque City Council to vote about role in housing regulation

  17-10-2022 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local movement is catching the eye of Albuquerque city councilors. On Monday, councilors will vote on whether or not to urge state legislators to lift a ban on rent control.
  The Peoples Housing Project has been gathering petition signatures and demonstrating outside of City Council for weeks. They're trying to end the state's ban on rent control. Monday could be a big step forward for them in their mission.
  "We're hoping that the City Council votes yes on
  
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• 39th Duke City Marathon takes place through colder temperatures, rain

  17-10-2022 02:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Through cold, rain, and wind, the Duke City Marathon was back in town. Participants ran through the October weather during the 39th Annual Duke City Marathon.Runners said the cooler weather actually helpful, saying sunshine might have made it too hot. The race started at the Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque. A total of 4,300 participants had the option to do 5k or 10k walks and runs, a half marathon, a marathon, or a marathon relay.Video: New Mexico State
  
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• Brittney Griner's release not a priority for Kremlin, says Putin aide

  17-10-2022 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A Russian official said on Sunday that the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner isn’t a priority for the Kremlin despite President Biden repeatedly pushing for her release.
  "In this tense situation, I think that he (Biden) is thinking first and foremost about the upcoming midterm elections," Yury Ushakov, a close aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, told the state-run TV program "Moscow.Kremlin.Putin.", according to USA Today."He keeps emphasizing the need to bring (Gri
  
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• Michael Cohen says Trump 2024 run would 'destroy the great grift'

  17-10-2022 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  Michael Cohen on Sunday said former President Trump will not run for president in 2024 because it would "destroy the great grift" and limit Trump's ability to spend money raised through his political action committee.Cohen, a former personal attorney for Trump, has repeatedly said that he does not believe Trump will ultimately run for president, despite the former president suggesting that he will.
  "It would destroy the great grift. If he runs, all the money would then have to go into a campaign
  
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• Santa Fe officials: 1 dead after pedestrian crash

  17-10-2022 01:41 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person has died following a crash, the Santa Fe Police Department said. The crash occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday.
  Police were called to Zafarano Drive and Cerrillos Road around 2:05 a.m. Sunday morning for reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.Albuquerque police search for woman suspected of helping steal $2k worth of retail itemsThe 28-year-old pedestrian was unresponsive when officials arrived, and he was declared dead. Officials are
  
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• Radioactive waste found at Missouri elementary school

  17-10-2022 00:52 via krqe.com
  
  FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) — There is significant radioactive contamination at an elementary school in suburban St. Louis where nuclear weapons were produced during World War II, according to a new report by environmental investigation consultants.The report by Boston Chemical Data Corp. confirmed fears about contamination at Jana Elementary School in the Hazelwood School District in Florissant raised by a previous Army Corps of Engineers study.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Missing New Mexi
  
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• Albuquerque police search for woman suspected of helping steal $2k worth of retail items

  17-10-2022 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) needs help from the public to find a woman. They alleged the woman helped steal more than $2,000 worth of goods from a department store.
  APD was called to Kohl's near Ellison and Coors in northwest Albuquerque Saturday for a report of two shoplifters.Albuquerque Police: Man charged with sex crime, child abuse, aggravated batteryPolice stated a man, identified as Dakota Blythe, and an unidentified woman allegedly stole item
  
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• Bald tires: Understanding the dangers for winter driving

  17-10-2022 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) - Winter has arrived in many parts of the country, bringing with it colder temperatures and messy precipitation. Even if you’re part of the hearty minority that welcomes winter weather, you probably dread the dangerous driving conditions that are all too common during this time of year. You might notice the return of your tire pressure warning light, as tires lose pressure as the temperature drops. Along with checking your tire pressure, there’s another important tire
  
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• Bees face many challenges – and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure

  17-10-2022 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) -- The extreme weather that has battered much of the U.S. in 2022 doesn’t just affect humans. Heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms also threaten many wild species – including some that already face other stresses.I’ve been researching bee health for over 10 years, with a focus on honey bees. In 2021, I began hearing for the first time from beekeepers about how extreme drought and rainfall were affecting bee colony health.Dr
  
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