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• Lucky Leaf Expo kicks off in Albuquerque

  21-10-2022 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's Lucky Leaf Expo kicked off in Albuquerque Friday. It features more than one hundred cannabis exhibits at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The expo offers a myriad of vendors and educational panels that attendees can visit. "It's good for networking, just even by talking to people in the cannabis space you're learning and you're becoming more knowledgeable and knowledge is power," said Sandy Suchoff, CPA/CFO of Canna CPAs. Woman celebrates 100t
  
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• Federal data suggests New Mexico had one of the highest COVID-19 prison death rate

  21-10-2022 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, New Mexico released hundreds of prisoners into parole early throughout the first years of the pandemic. But new statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice indicate New Mexico's COVID-19 death rate among prisoners and prison workers ranked high compared to other states.In a recent federal report, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) tallied prisoner and staff infections across the U.S. The numbers are part of
  
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• Residents in Edgewood continue fight for old elementary school

  21-10-2022 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – Edgewood town officials are trying to prevent the school district from tearing down an old building. The town and other organizations have used the old Edgewood elementary for various events and activities since the Moriarty-Edgewood School District closed its doors. The district says it is no longer financially feasible to maintain the building and it would be cheaper to tear it down. Roswell asking for public input into 2023 UFO festivalDuring a special meeti
  
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• Asphalt emulsion spill in the Gila National Forest still under cleanup

  21-10-2022 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A chemical spill cleanup is underway in the Gila National Forest nearly a month after it spilled. R. Marley LCC, an oilfield logistics company, notified the state Environment Department on October 11 that they were cleaning 2,000 gallons of asphalt emulsion released into Jaybird Canyon. It came from a truck that overturned on September 26. US agency to cover matching costs following New Mexico fireThe chemicals aren't considered dangerous but do need to be rem
  
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• Students in Chaves, Lincoln counties now have a dedicated STEM center

  21-10-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Some students in Roswell are getting new tools to learn more about science, math, and technology thanks to Devon Energy and the Chase Foundation. Students at Sidney Gutierrez School and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chaves and Lincoln Counties now have a dedicated STEM center. Alamogordo School District helping students with mental healthThose centers have new furniture and innovative tools such as 3-D printers, snap circuits, and Ozobots and Beebots. The foundati
  
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• Albuquerque man facing COVID relief fraud charges

  21-10-2022 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors have charged 24-year-old Pholopater Faltas with COVID relief fund fraud. They say from April to October 2020, Fatlas told people he would submit unemployment insurance applications to Workforce Solutions, then had that money deposited into his debit cards and bank accounts. New Mexico State Police arrest armed suspect in northern New MexicoIn some cases, prosecutors say he gave people a small portion of the benefits. In others, he said the a
  
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• Plea deal withdrawn for man charged in death of New Mexico woman a decade ago

  21-10-2022 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The state has withdrawn the plea deal for Anselmo Ortiz who is accused of being involved in the disappearance of Cindy Rivera more than a decade ago. Ortiz accepted the plea deal back in September but a non-negotiable term of that agreement was that he give up the location of Rivera's remains which he has failed to do. Española man charged with murder after shooting at trailer parkThursday, the state withdraw that plea agreement and said they inten
  
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• Winds picking up into the weekend

  21-10-2022 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's about to get windy across New Mexico this weekend as a large jet stream digs into the state. This jet stream may bring some of the strongest upper level winds that the state has seen for October. The system will also bring a significant cool down into early next week, along with rain and snow chances.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Roswell asking for public input into 2023 UFO festivalCrime: New Mexico State Police searching for armed suspect in northern
  
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• Albuquerque elementary students receive a new pair of shoes

  21-10-2022 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students at an Albuquerque elementary school received new shoes Friday. Thanks to generous donations to the KRQE Cares program, more than 600 students at Painted Sky Elementary got a pair of new shoes.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Rust movie production to resume in January but not in New MexicoCrime: Española man charged with murder after shooting at trailer parkAlbuquerque: Conservative speaker draws protests at UNM during eventTrending: New Mex
  
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• Woman celebrates 100th birthday with balloon ride in Albuquerque

  21-10-2022 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Gerrie Calhoun is celebrating her 100th birthday in true Albuquerque fashion. Calhoun and her two daughters traveled to Albuquerque from San Diego, California to cross an item off her bucket list; riding in a hot hair balloon.
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  New Mexico: Rust movie production to resume in January but not in New MexicoCrime: Española man charged with murder after shooting at trailer parkAlbuquerque: Conservative speaker draws protests at UNM dur
  
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• Guilty plea due in Michigan school shooting that killed 4

  21-10-2022 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — A teenager accused of killing four fellow students and injuring more at a Michigan high school is expected to plead guilty to murder next week, authorities said Friday.Ethan Crumbley had created images of violence during a classroom assignment last November but was not sent home from Oxford High School in southeastern Michigan. He pulled out a gun a few hours later and committed a mass shooting. Two students accused of bringing guns to Volcano Vista, Cleveland High campuses&
  
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• 2022 was a big budget year for New Mexico, 2023 could be even bigger

  21-10-2022 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With record-high income from oil and gas production in the state, many of New Mexico's government agencies received a funding boost in 2022. Now, it appears most state agencies are asking for even more funding in the upcoming fiscal year.A recent newsletter from the state's Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) tallies up those budget requests. In total, state agencies are asking for over half a billion dollars more in the upcoming fiscal year, which starts
  
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• Jan. 6 panel formally issues subpoena to Trump

  21-10-2022 20:00 via krqe.com
  
  The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol released its full subpoena to former President Donald Trump, detailing 19 areas of inquiry it wishes to discuss with the former president and asking him to appear for a deposition on Nov. 14.“As demonstrated in our hearings, we have assembled overwhelming evidence, including from dozens of your former appointees and staff, that you personally orchestrated and oversaw a multi-part effort to overturn the 2020 presidential ele
  
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• Hiker gored at Caprock Canyons State Park treated at United Regional

  21-10-2022 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  BRISCOE COUNTY, Texas (KFDX/KJTL) — A viral TikTok of a Texas woman hiking in Caprock Canyons State Park shows her being charged and gored by a bison.Rebecca Clark's video of her encounter has over two million views on TikTok.In the video, Clark encounters three bison, which she tries to calmly pass while hiking on Eagle Point Trail. One bison then turns around and charges at her, knocking and goring her into a mesquite bush. Albuquerque woman charged with stealing more than $8K in plants
  
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• Portales man pleads guilty to 'Production of a Visual Depiction of a Minor Engaging in Sexually Explicit Conduct'

  21-10-2022 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) -- A Portales man allegedly pleaded guilty in New Mexico Federal Court to "Production of a Visual Depiction of a Minor Engaging in Sexually Explicit Conduct," according to a news release from the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. Amarillo PD respond to hostage situation at local hotel
  According to the release, 37-year-old Portales resident Augustin Gallegos allegedly pleaded guilty on Oct. 17 to "Production of a Visual Depiction of a Minor Engag
  
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• US agency to cover matching costs following New Mexico fire

  21-10-2022 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will waive cost-sharing requirements for New Mexico farmers and ranchers affected by the largest wildfire in the state’s recorded history. Albuquerque woman charged with stealing more than $8K in plants from multiple Albertson’s storesU.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Thursday announced that the agency will cover cost sharing for emergency forest restoration, conservation and other environmental improvement programs.Th
  
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• Steve Bannon sentenced to four months in prison

  21-10-2022 17:15 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison Friday for his defiance of a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.The one-time White House strategist was subpoenaed by the panel in September of last year after he failed to provide either the required documents or testimony as he railed against the committee.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Rust movie production to resume in January but not in New MexicoCrime: Española man char
  
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• Drivers in these cities are most likely to get stuck at red lights

  21-10-2022 17:03 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – You know when you're driving through town and it feels like you're hitting every red light? Every. Single. One.
  It's not in your head. While we often think of traffic being defined by gridlocked highways and interstates, congestion on main city streets actually make up 60% of traffic delays in urban areas, researchers at Texas A&M's Transportation Institute found. They set out to rank cities by how often drivers there are likely to hit red.
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• US food insufficiency surged by 25 percent after end of child tax credits: analysis

  21-10-2022 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  The percentage of U.S. families who could not afford sufficient food increased substantially in the months after the federal government’s advance child tax credit cash payments expired late last year, a new analysis has found.These findings, published on Friday in JAMA Network Open, confirmed earlier fears from public health experts, according to the authors: that the end of this monthly federal pandemic benefit could push millions of American families back into poverty and hunger.The
  
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• Freddie Mercury’s 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow heads to auction

  21-10-2022 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (Motor Authority) - A 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow owned by Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is heading to auction with RM Sotheby's on November 5, with proceeds from the sale going to the Superhumans Center, a charity providing aid to Ukraine.While the Silver Chalice-painted sedan was registered in the United Kingdom when it was new, it didn't enter Mercury's orbit until 1979, when it was purchased by the rock star's production company, Goos Productions Ltd., the listing says. While Mercury was
  
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• 40th annual Doggie Dash and Dawdle hosted by Animal Humane

  21-10-2022 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Animal Humane Society of New Mexico has a mission of helping animals find their forever homes. Animal Humane is holding one of it's biggest fundraising events of the year. The 40th annual Doggie Dash and Dawdle will take place at Balloon Fiesta Park on November 6.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Rust movie production to resume in January but not in New MexicoCrime: Española man charged with murder after shooting at trailer parkAlbuquerque: Conse
  
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• 1 dead, 10 hospitalized from carbon monoxide leak after birds alert firefighters

  21-10-2022 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  AKRON, Ohio (WJW) - One person has died following a carbon monoxide leak at an Ohio apartment complex in which pet birds alerted firefighters to the danger.
  Officials with Summit County confirm the county medical examiner’s office is investigating the death of a 66-year-old woman as possibly related to carbon monoxide. The woman was discovered in the bathroom within the Akron apartment complex, and was pronounced dead at the scene just after midnight. New Mexico’s history of witchcra
  
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• Explora holding summit for early childhood educators

  21-10-2022 16:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Explora is holding a summit on professional development for early childhood educators. The goal is to help educators better teach science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) in their classrooms. The event is October 29 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Rust movie production to resume in January but not in New MexicoCrime: Española man charged with murder after shooting at trailer parkAlbuquerque: Conservative speake
  
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• Car found buried on grounds of California mansion, believed to have been there since 1990s

  21-10-2022 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  SAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – Police in California have launched an investigation into the discovery of a car that was found buried in the yard of a Silicon Valley mansion.Landscapers working on the property discovered the car Thursday morning, police said. Officials responded to the home, located in the town of Atherton, after receiving reports of the strange discovery shortly before around 9 a.m., the Atherton Police Department wrote in a Thursday press release.Police also utilized c
  
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• Pfizer looks to charge at least $110 a dose for COVID-19 vaccine next year

  21-10-2022 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  Pfizer expects to roughly quadruple the price of its COVID-19 vaccine to between $110 to $130 per dose once the U.S. government's purchasing program ends early next year, a company official said.Angela Lukin said during an investor call Thursday the company is still in discussion with insurers but that they are confident the price will ensure equitable access and reimbursement. The federal government currently pays about $30 a dose and then distributes the vaccine to the public for free. Pf
  
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• California teacher accused of threatening violence against student in secretly recorded video

  21-10-2022 15:13 via krqe.com
  
  SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KTLA) - A Southern California high school teacher was placed on leave Monday after allegedly threatening violence against a female student in a video that went viral on social media.Robert Bean, an English teacher at Cajon High School in San Bernardino, was being secretly recorded by a student during class earlier this week.The TikTok video begins with a text overlay reading, “A 53-year-old man saying this to a junior in high school." Taos teacher suspended over thr
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Clovis controversial legislation, CYFD settlement, Weekend storm, Water main break closures, Piece of history

  21-10-2022 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesNew Albuquerque City Council districts now in effectConservative speaker draws protests at UNM during eventWhat’s happening around New Mexico Oct. 21 – 27Stepfather accused in 5-year-old’s murder pleads not guiltyLobos freshman RB makes a case for more playing timeDrivers can expect slowdowns on I-40 between Coors and 98th this weekendAlbuquerque looking for ways to reimagine the Bricklight District Albuquerque woman charged with stealing more than $8K
  
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• Weekend storm brings cool down, wind, rain and snow

  21-10-2022 14:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is quiet and cool. Temperatures are in the 30s, 40s and low 50s. Friday will be mostly sunny and mild. Temperatures will climb back into the 70s and 80s, especially warm across the east for this time in October. The east slopes of the central mountains, and the central highlands and plains will be windier today, but the rest of the state will stay relatively calm. Winds will kick up in speed on Saturday, and especially on Sunday.Forecast Continues Belo
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico Oct. 21 – 27

  21-10-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events from October 21-27 around New Mexico.AlbuquerqueEvents
  Oct 21-27 – ABQ Historic River Bike Tour – Route Bicycle Tours offers a daily tour of Albuquerque to view the historic architecture, living cultures, and a view of the Rio Grande River. Bike tours occur daily except Wednesdays from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. The tour is $70 if you bring your own bike and $75 if you rent one.
  Oct. 21 – Food Truck Fridays &ndash
  
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• Social media platforms brace for election mayhem as misinformation still spreads

  21-10-2022 12:12 via krqe.com
  
  A Facebook search for the words “election fraud” first delivers an article claiming that workers at a Pennsylvania children's museum are brainwashing children so they'll accept stolen elections.Facebook's second suggestion? A link to an article from a site called MAGA Underground that says Democrats are plotting to rig next month's midterms. “You should still be mad as hell about the fraud that happened in 2020," the article insists.With less than three weeks before the po
  
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• Musk plans to cut nearly 75 percent of Twitter's workforce: report

  21-10-2022 12:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that he will cut 75 percent of the staff at Twitter after acquiring the platform, The Washington Post reported, citing interviews and documents it obtained. Conservative speaker draws protests at UNM during eventMusk told prospective investors in his deal to buy the social media platform that he plans to shrink the number of workers at the company from 7,500 to about 2,000, according to the Post.Twitter's current management had also planned su
  
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• Saudi Arabia unfazed by US backlash on oil as Russia reaps benefits

  21-10-2022 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  Saudi Arabia shows no sign of backing down in the face of U.S. pushback to its decision to cut oil production, part of Riyadh's strategy to flex its foreign policy influence more forcefully. Saudi officials insist that the highly criticized decision to cut oil production to keep prices high is purely economical, pushing back on attacks they are siding with Russia over its war in Ukraine. Democrats have furiously called to freeze military sales and cooperation with the kingdom as Republ
  
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• Mark Hamill sent 500 drones to Ukraine in past month

  21-10-2022 11:58 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Veteran actor Mark Hamill said in an interview that he has sent at least 500 drones to Ukraine through the country’s fundraising platform, as Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia enters its ninth month. During an appearance on Bloomberg Radio’s “Sound On", Hamill, widely known for his role as “Luke Skywalker” in the acclaimed “Star Wars” film franchise, told host Joe Mathieu that he only sent the equipment to Ukraine because the
  
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• Strong storm brings winds, rain, snow, and colder temperatures this weekend

  21-10-2022 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  Warm and dry weather will continue through Saturday, but the winds will be picking up. Our next storm moves in Sunday and Monday, bringing widespread windy weather, colder temperatures, and rain and snow.Warmer weather continues to return to New Mexico Thursday. Temperatures will keep climbing into Saturday ahead of our next storm system. Winds will be picking up every afternoon into the weekend too. By Saturday afternoon, wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible across the higher elevations and
  
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• Conservative speaker draws protests at UNM during event

  21-10-2022 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tensions ran high at the University of New Mexico Thursday night where New Mexico State Police dispersed a crowd of protesters outside an appearance by conservative speaker Ian Haworth. The conservative nonprofit organization Turning Point USA hosted the controversial event "How Men Can Fight For Life," Haworth was the event's main speaker.A heavy police presence looked on as dozens of students protested outside the student union building chanting for t
  
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• City of Clovis introduces ordinance to ban abortions

  21-10-2022 05:44 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Clovis introduced a new ordinance that would ban abortions within the city’s limit last Thursday. This comes three weeks before the state election where abortion and the overturning of Roe v Wade has sparked a new push for voters.The proposal calls for a ban on moving abortion pills through the mail within the city limits. Medical supplies used in abortion procedures would be banned from the mail too. The city tied the ban to the Federal Rackete
  
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• Lobos freshman RB, Washington, makes a case for more playing time by his performance

  21-10-2022 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Christian Washington is a UNM Lobos freshman running back who always seems to deliver on the football field. The 5'10", 200 pound Washington is coming off a solid performance against New Mexico State last week. While the Lobos failed to win the game, Washington did not disappoint with his skills. He had 14 carries for 64 rushing yards. Washington also caught 9 passes for 48 yards."Christian has shone over the last two games to be a little bit more explosive
  
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• Albuquerque Museum adds 18th-century Spanish granary to sculpture garden

  21-10-2022 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A piece of Spanish history has a new permanent home in Old Town. The Albuquerque Museum dedicated its latest addition, an 18th-century stone hórreo or granary, to the West Sculpture Garden. Community art event hosted by Albuquerque MuseumHórreos were designed with an elevated storage area to protect grains and crops from moisture and rodents. They were also fitted with wooden slates for air circulation. Officials say bringing the structure here
  
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• Sports Desk: Lobo women's soccer team wins at Boise State, take MW lead

  21-10-2022 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The defending champions of Mountain West women's soccer is making a case to repeat. The New Mexico Lobos returned to the road Thursday and to first place in the league standings after a 2-0 victory over the Boise State Broncos. Alli Davis had four saves in goal to help the Lobos earn their third consecutive clean sheet. With the win, the Lobos improved to 7-3-6 overall and 5-1-3 in the Mountain West. Bosie State dropped to 3-2-4 in league play after their se
  
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• Drivers can expect slowdowns on I-40 between Coors and 98th this weekend

  21-10-2022 03:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque drivers can expect more slowdowns on I-40 as crews get into the next phase of the freeway reconstruction project. Water main break, sinkhole causes closure near Coors and EllisonThrough the weekend and into early next week, there will be ramp and lane closures in both directions between 98th and Coors. The Department of Transportation says this is the final stage of the project.
  
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• Albuquerque looking for ways to reimagine the Bricklight District to be more pedestrian-friendly

  21-10-2022 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a popular spot across from the University of New Mexico, full of small businesses. Now the city wants to reimagine a key street with ideas that could make it easier to host car-free block parties.Councilor Pat Davis said the city is considering making Harvard a more pedestrian-centric place after a study this summer suggested people want to see empty businesses filled and more community space.Story continues below:
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• Albuquerque is looking for ways to reimagine Harvard Drive to be more pedestrian-friendly

  21-10-2022 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a popular spot across from the University of New Mexico. full of small businesses. Now the city wants to reimagine a key street with ideas that could make it easier to host car-free block parties.Councilor Pat Davis said the city is considering making Harvard a more pedestrian-centric place after a study this summer suggested people want to see empty businesses filled and more community space.Story continues below:
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• Albuquerque woman charged with stealing more than $8K in plants from multiple Albertson's stores

  21-10-2022 02:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's police chief says this crime is a strange one. A woman is charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of potted plants from Albuquerque grocery stores.Mugshot of Lovelea Degeer (Courtesy: Albuquerque Police Department)Mugshot of Jayson Morales (Courtesy: Albquerque Police Department)
  Police say she even used her boyfriend and daughter to commit the crimes dating back to April 2021. 36-year-old Lovelea Degeer and 41-year-old Jayson Morales
  
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• New Mexico State Police searching for armed suspect in northern New Mexico

  21-10-2022 02:14 via krqe.com
  
  PECOS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are searching for Aurelio Carrasco who they say exposed himself to a couple in Pecos and then lead police on a chase.It started around 10:45 a.m. on October 20 when a man told police he and his wife were at a gas station when Carrasco pulled up in a pickup, exposed himself, and then flashed a gun. Officers responded to the gas station where they tried to stop Carrasco but he fled on State Road 50.Story continues below:
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• New Mexico State Police arrest armed suspect in northern New Mexico

  21-10-2022 02:14 via krqe.com
  
  PECOS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police arrested Aurelio Carrasco who they say exposed himself to a couple in Pecos and then lead police on a chase.It started around 10:45 a.m. on October 20 when a man told police he and his wife were at a gas station when Carrasco pulled up in a pickup, exposed himself, and then flashed a gun. Officers responded to the gas station where they tried to stop Carrasco but he fled on State Road 50.Story continues below:
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• Afghan couple say US Marine abducted their baby girl

  21-10-2022 02:07 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) - An Afghan couple who arrived in the U.S. as refugees are suing a U.S. Marine and his wife in federal court for allegedly abducting their baby girl.The baby had been pulled from the rubble two years earlier after her parents and five siblings were killed during a U.S. military raid. After months of treatment in a U.S. military hospital in Afghanistan, she had gone to live with a newlywed Afghan couple, identified by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Afghan authorities as her
  
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• Former New Mexico CYFD case workers getting big settlement in whistleblower lawsuit

  21-10-2022 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state of New Mexico will be paying a big chunk of change to two former New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department caseworkers who claim they were forced to quit their jobs after blowing the whistle on a case they say was mishandled. That case ended up getting national attention when one of the kids was treated in a North Carolina hospital for a brain bleed.
  The lawsuit filed back in 2020, claimed the two women were forced to quit their jobs because the
  
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• Day care workers charged, accused of scaring tots with mask

  21-10-2022 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  HAMILTON, Miss. (AP) — Four people linked to viral video footage of Mississippi day care employees using a scary mask to frighten young children are facing charges of felony child abuse, and a fifth person faces two misdemeanor counts, authorities say.The daycare’s owner, Sheila Sanders, is not facing charges. She has said that at least four of the employees were fired after the video came to light.The videos — one filmed in September and another this month — were posted
  
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• Salmonella outbreak: Illnesses in at least 3 states tied to raw salmon

  21-10-2022 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – More than 30 people have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak that investigators have traced to raw salmon from a California- and Arizona-based seafood distributor.So far 21 people in California, 11 in Arizona and one in Illinois are confirmed cases, according to the Food and Drug Administration, but the tainted product may have reached additional states. Thirteen of those who fell sick had to be hospitalized but all survived. Toy guns recalled over fire riskInvestigators spo
  
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• Another storm system impacts New Mexico this weekend

  21-10-2022 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Warm and dry weather will continue through Saturday, but the winds will be picking up. Our next storm moves in Sunday and Monday, bringing widespread windy weather, colder temperatures, and rain and snow.Warmer weather continues to return to New Mexico Thursday. Temperatures will keep climbing into Saturday ahead of our next storm system. Winds will be picking up every afternoon into the weekend too. By Saturday afternoon, wind gusts up to 40 mph will be possible across the higher elevations and
  
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