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• Cool and quiet Halloween evening

  31-10-2022 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  It will be a quiet, but cool night across New Mexico for Halloween. Our next storm will arrive late this week, bringing rain and snow chances Thursday and Friday.Quiet weather continues from this weekend into Halloween today. However, it will not be lasting much longer. Temperatures will continue to stay very mild through Wednesday, but the winds will begin to pick up as our next storm system approaches the state. Winds will become breezy across northern New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Stronger wi
  
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• Ex-Artesia employee charged with brass theft

  31-10-2022 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) - A City of Artesia employee apparently thought he could make some quick extra cash while on the job. Now, he is facing charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of brass meant for city projects. There is now a warrant for this former city employee's arrest. Tools of late Queen of England’s former master saddler stolen in AlbuquerquePolice were called to Steel Depot in Artesia in early August after workers noticed something unusual. Hundreds of pou
  
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• 'Giant space pumpkin': NASA explains what made sun 'smile' days before Halloween

  31-10-2022 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – It may look all cute and cuddly, but the "smile" spotted in recent images of the sun triggered a geomagnetic storm watch over the weekend.An image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory taken last Wednesday is drawing comparisons to a jack-o-lantern for the three noticeable black patches that some said looked like eyes and a toothless grin.Astrophysicist Brian Keating quipped on Twitter, "Breaking! On Halloween Eve, NASA captures a Giant Space Pumpkin!""Seen in ultraviolet ligh
  
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• Feds charge man accused of shooting wife at Walmart

  31-10-2022 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of shooting his wife at an Albuquerque Walmart is now facing a federal charge. Police say 63-year-old Maurice Lacey walked into the break room of the store on Cutler earlier this month and shot Kenisha Wilson in the back of the head.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Witches gear up and take to the Pecos RiverCrime: 2 charged with first-degree murder after woman found dead in Santa FeCommunity: Trujillo’s Halloween and Christmas display
  
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• KRQE-Emerson Poll: As election approaches, top issue for New Mexico voters solidified

  31-10-2022 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of two articles about results from KRQE News 13’s poll.
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — With only 11 days until the November election, a few key issues are driving voters. And the latest poll from KRQE News 13 and Emerson College Polling shows that voter opinions haven't changed much since September, so why are candidates still spending so much money to attack opponents on key topics?KRQE News 13 and Emerson College Polling aske
  
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• Spirit Stick 2022 – Week 12

  31-10-2022 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Football Friday Night with their fully decked-out New Mexico Ford Dealers Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Mondays at 4:00 p.m. through Friday at noon to crown that week’s winner.You can vote
  
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• APD arrests man waving machete outside Lowe's

  31-10-2022 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police arrested a man who they say threatened another person with a machete. According to a criminal complaint, 50-year-old Anthony Lobato was seen talking to himself and waving a machete outside the Lowe's near Alameda and Coors on Thursday.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Witches gear up and take to the Pecos RiverCrime: 2 charged with first-degree murder after woman found dead in Santa FeCommunity: Trujillo’s Halloween and Christmas di
  
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• Elon Musk named sole director of Twitter, dissolves board

  31-10-2022 22:07 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Elon Musk has been named sole director of Twitter, dissolving the board in place before he completed his $44 billion acquisition of the company, the social media platform said in a securities filing on Monday. Musk became the sole director of the company “in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement,” the company told the Securities and Exchange Commission. Twitter’s board members Bret Taylor, Parag Agrawal, Omid Kordestani, David Rosenb
  
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• Explora's Teen Night helping kids stay engaged

  31-10-2022 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're looking for a fun activity for your kids, Explora will be hosting a teen night Friday, November 4. It's all part of the City of Albuquerque's initiative of helping kids stay engaged while out of school. Explora holding summit for early childhood educatorsAll events require registration to attend. More information is available on the City of Albuquerque website.
  
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• Hauntings and ghost stories of Albuquerque

  31-10-2022 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The historic buildings of Albuquerque's downtown and Old Town are the origin of a number of stories passed down over the years. Some of them, undoubtedly, include stories of the paranormal.Local author Cody Polston has been investigating stories of ghosts in New Mexico since the mid-1980s and says he believes the probability that one will encounter a ghost depends on one's belief system. "A person that believes in ghosts is more likely to see something
  
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• Butterball Turkey Talkline is back for 2022

  31-10-2022 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, some of us may be needing some extra guidance on how to cook the perfect turkey. Starting Tuesday, people who would like some cooking tips can call 1-800-BUTTERBALL.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Witches gear up and take to the Pecos RiverCrime: 2 charged with first-degree murder after woman found dead in Santa FeCommunity: Trujillo’s Halloween and Christmas display kicks off donation driveAlbuquerque: ‘Beyon
  
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• Congressman's niece, US college student among those killed in South Korea Halloween crowd surge 

  31-10-2022 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The niece of Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) was among more than 150 people killed in a crowd surge in South Korea over the weekend, according to the lawmaker’s office.  “Monica and I, and our entire family, are grieving the loss of our niece Anne Marie Gieske. She was a gift from God to our family.  We loved her so much,” Wenstrup said in a statement.  The deadly crowd surge during a Halloween celebration in Seoul took the lives of at least 15
  
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• Feds concerned about armed people at Arizona ballot boxes

  31-10-2022 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Reports of people watching ballot boxes in Arizona, sometimes armed or wearing ballistic vests, raise serious concerns about voter intimidation, the Justice Department said Monday as it stepped into a lawsuit over the monitoring.
  The statement from the Justice Department comes days after a federal judge refused to bar a group from monitoring the outdoor drop boxes in the suburbs of Phoenix.Threats, intimidation and coercion are illegal under the federal Voting Rights Act,
  
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• Musician Cormac Roth, son of actor Tim Roth, dies at 25

  31-10-2022 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cormac Roth, a musician and son of actor Tim Roth, has died at 25 after a battle with cancer, the family announced Monday.Roth “died peacefully in the arms of his family who loved and adored him” on Oct. 16, the family said in a statement, adding that “he maintained his wicked wit and humor" to the end.“The grief comes in waves, as do the tears and laughter, when we think of that beautiful boy across the 25 years and 10 months that we knew him,&rd
  
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• Quiet and mild weather early in the week

  31-10-2022 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  Monday will stay mostly sunny with light winds. Temperatures will be near normal, climbing into the 50s and 60s. For trick-or-treaters, wear layers under the costumes. Temps will become chilly after the sun sets at 6:13 p.m..
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Record fish caught in New MexicoCrime: Rio Rancho man charged for allegedly swinging hacksaw at security while shopliftingAlbuquerque: 2022 Boo at the Zoo filled with haunted habitats, spooky activitie
  
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• Optum offers Halloween candy safety tips

  31-10-2022 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Optum New Mexico provides tips for parents to keep their kids safe on Halloween Day. Every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room in the U.S., and no parents of the 1 in 13 kids nationwide with food allergies or intolerances need that type of scare on Halloween. KRQE Newsfeed: Fabian Gonzales sentenced, New lapel video, Warmer weekend, Tourism comeback, SpaceX launchParents should examine the label of all candies to e
  
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• African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce aims to empower business owners

  31-10-2022 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce develops and empowers economic opportunities for African Americans in New Mexico. They work to achieve entrepreneurial excellence for their members through advocacy, training, and networking opportunities.The National Institute of Flamenco presents ‘çiertas danças’The African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is a 501c3 organization and relies on funding fro
  
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• Suspect David DePape formally charged in Pelosi assault

  31-10-2022 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - The suspect in the assault of Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, was formally charged with assault and attempted kidnapping in federal court Monday.David DePape, 42, of Richmond, Calif., was arrested by the San Francisco Police Department early Friday, according to a press release from the office of United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds of the Northern District of California. Paul Pelosi suffered skull fracture in attack,
  
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• Supreme Court leaves TSA mask requirement ruling in place  

  31-10-2022 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling that allows the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to require mask-wearing on planes, trains and other forms of transport.  California lawyer Jonathan Corbett had argued that the TSA did not have the authority to mandate masks on airlines and surface transportation, like buses and trains, when it did so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit found no merit in Corbett’s claim and af
  
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• Powerball jackpot: Here's where the most winning tickets have been sold

  31-10-2022 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - After nearly three months without a winner, the Powerball jackpot has surpassed $1 billion for the second time in game history. While some numbers have a better chance of being winners, it seems where you buy your tickets can also impact your chances.Remains of woman found 34 years ago on Colorado farm identifiedPowerball has been played since 1992. At the time, there were 14 participating states, as well as the District of Columbia. Since then, 30 more states have joined the game. W
  
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• Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife

  31-10-2022 20:06 via krqe.com
  
  Hold off before throwing that porch pumpkin into the trash along with Halloween candy wrappers. Those jack-o’-lanterns don't have to end up in the local landfill.Consider composting pumpkins in the garden, donating them to community gardens, farms or even a zoo, or simply leaving them as a snack for backyard wildlife.Gardeners can add pumpkins to the compost pile after removing any remaining seeds and being sure to cut off decorative material such as glitter, paint, stickers and candle wax
  
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• New Google feature lets you scrub personal information from search results

  31-10-2022 20:06 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A quick online search can reveal personal details on just about anyone."It’s just so much easier to find on the internet, and it is a huge invasion of privacy," said Hayley Kaplan, a cyber security expert.Now, a new tool from Google seeks to help. Musk plans to cut nearly 75 percent of Twitter’s workforce: reportIt’s called Results About You, and it makes it easy to request the removal of search results that contain your phone number, home address or email."We’r
  
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• Head-on crash kills two near Deming

  31-10-2022 20:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a double fatal crash near Deming. Police say the crash, involving a Toyota Tacoma and a Dodge pickup towing a camper, happened around 3 p.m. on October 28.
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• City of Albuquerque collecting household hazardous waste

  31-10-2022 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is holding a drive-thru household hazardous waste collection event Saturday. Hazardous household waste includes things than are flammable, corrode or irritate the skin or poison humans and animals. The event is at Balloon Fiesta Park from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. New Mexican living in South Korea speaks out about Seoul Halloween stampedeThe city of Albuquerque is asking that anyone coming to the event follow these guidelines:
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• Twitter to start charging $20 per month for verified users: report

  31-10-2022 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- In one of his first moves at Twitter, Elon Musk is moving to charge users $20 per month to be verified on the social media platform, The Verge reported.The reported move to charge for blue checkmarks drew widespread criticism among users.
  Twitter employees have until Nov. 7 to launch the new subscription feature, or they will be fired, Musk reportedly told the staff on Sunday. Users who are already verified will have 90 days to subscribe or lose their blue checkmarks. Ins
  
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• Chicken patties recalled over hard plastic pieces

  31-10-2022 18:13 via krqe.com
  
  FARMERSVILLE, La. (WXIN) - Nearly 150,000 pounds of frozen chicken patties are being recalled because they may be contaminated with hard clear pieces of plastic. Where you can still see fall colors in New Mexico?The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says the recall involves Foster Farms chicken patties that were shipped to Costco distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington to be sent to Costco stores.
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• Remains of woman found 34 years ago on Colorado farm identified

  31-10-2022 17:49 via krqe.com
  
  BACA COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) - The remains of a woman found on a Colorado farm have been identified in a cold case spanning 34 years. Surviving the ‘Toy Box Killer’The investigation started in June 1988 when a farmer reported to the Baca County Sheriff's Office that he had found what he believed were human remains on his property southwest of the town of Springfield.Deputies from the sheriff's office and the Baca County coroner estimated the remains - now identified as those of Nora Eli
  
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• NMSP release update on Silver City police shooting

  31-10-2022 17:43 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police is investigating a shooting involving Silver City Police Department officers. They say it happened Thursday, October 27, on the 2600 block of Yucca St.New Mexican living in South Korea speaks out about Seoul Halloween stampedeNMSP says around 3 p.m. officers with the Silver City Police Department were trying to serve a warrant on 32-year-old Trevor Franco who was wanted for burglary. They say when officers approached Franco he ra
  
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• How much do you make? Salary transparency laws aim to combat pay disparities

  31-10-2022 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Starting this week, job-seekers in New York City will have access to a key piece of information: how much money they can expect to earn for an advertised opening.New York will require employers as of Nov. 1 to disclose “a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity advertised,” according to the city’s Commission on Human Rights.Similar salary transparency laws are being adopted by a small but growing number of citie
  
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• Instagram issue locks users out of accounts

  31-10-2022 16:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Instagram said it was working on an issue that left a seemingly large number of users locked out of their accounts Monday morning.Some users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others posting on Twitter said they were completely shut out. Some reported that their number of followers dropped, presumably because those accounts were locked.It was unclear whether the problem was an internal issue or whether the
  
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• $1 billion Powerball jackpot up for grabs Monday night

  31-10-2022 15:12 via krqe.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — People showed up at convenience stores, groceries and gas stations around the country to snatch up lottery tickets for a chance at Monday night's massive $1 billion Powerball jackpot.The jackpot soared after no one matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. It's the fifth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. The biggest prize was a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot won by three ticketholders in 2016.Story continues below:
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• Gun laws are on the midterm ballots in these states

  31-10-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In the wake of several mass shootings this year and in years past, gun legislation remains a key issue for many voters going into the midterm election this year. While federal lawmakers passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act back in June, the legislation still leaves many gaps for states to fill in with their own regulations — or not. Voters to decide on biggest bond yet for librariesBy and large, gun legislation isn't on the ballot for most states in 2022. At least
  
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• Delphi suspect charged with 2 counts of murder; 'Investigation far from complete'

  31-10-2022 14:51 via krqe.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. -- It’s a development loved ones of Libby German and Abby Williams have long prayed for: charges filed in connection to the Delphi murder investigation.Indiana State Police announced Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, was charged with two counts of murder during a news conference Monday.Richard Allen booking photoInvestigators provided little details besides the arrest and charges for Allen, insisting the investigation was ongoing and any further details could compromise the case."
  
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• Delphi suspect charged with 2 counts of murder

  31-10-2022 14:51 via krqe.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. -- It’s a development loved ones of Libby German and Abby Williams have long prayed for: charges filed in connection to the Delphi murder investigation.Indiana State Police announced Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, was charged with two counts of murder during a news conference Monday.Richard AllenInvestigators provided little details besides the arrest and charges for Allen, insisting the investigation was ongoing and any further details could compromise the case."While I know y
  
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• Delphi suspect charged with 2 counts of felony murder

  31-10-2022 14:51 via krqe.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. -- It’s a development loved ones of Libby German and Abby Williams have long prayed for: charges filed in connection to the Delphi murder investigation.Indiana State Police announced Richard Allen, 50, of Delphi, was charged with two counts of felony murder during a news conference Monday.Richard AllenOn February 14, 2017, the bodies of 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams were found one day after they went for a hike on the Monon High Bridge, part of the Del
  
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• Delphi murders: Investigators announce arrest details

  31-10-2022 14:51 via krqe.com
  
  DELPHI, Ind. -- Roughly 72 hours since an arrest was confirmed in connection to the Delphi murders, Indiana State Police will lead a news conference where charges will likely be announced.The conference, scheduled at 10 a.m., will be investigators' first public comments since the arrest of Richard Allen, 50, on Friday. Authorities have only confirmed a "major development" was in the works.Richard AllenOn February 14, 2017, the bodies of 14-year-old Libby German and 13-year-old Abby Williams were
  
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• Solid guard play leads UNM Men's Basketball to 85-53 exhibition win

  31-10-2022 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Men's Basketball hosted their first game in the Pit on Saturday afternoon, taking on CSU Pueblo in an Exhibition. The Lobos jumped out early and finished off a comfortable 85-53 victory inside the Pit.
  Once again, UNM's guards would stand out on the floor, as Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn, and freshman Donovan Dent all finished with double-digit scoring. House led the way in the point department on Saturday, putting up a game high of 20 points while
  
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• 'Manmade disaster': Officials criticized over Seoul deaths

  31-10-2022 13:39 via krqe.com
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Seoul police assigned 137 officers to manage a crowd of Halloween revelers anticipated to number over 100,000 over the weekend — a decision that has come under intense criticism following the deaths of more than 150 people when the group surged.By comparison, nearly 7,000 police officers were sent to another part of the South Korean capital on Saturday to monitor dueling protests that drew tens of thousands but still fewer people than flocked to the popular
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Library bond vote, Seoul stampede, Quiet weather, Holiday help, Cemetery picnic

  31-10-2022 13:38 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories2 charged with first-degree murder after woman found dead in Santa FeWitches gear up and take to the Pecos RiverAlbuquerque police: 1 dead after being hit, dragged by carNew Albuquerque food park holds grand openingRecord fish caught in New MexicoRio Rancho school recognized by ESPN for sports program79 percent of voters describe the US as ‘out of control’Russian strikes hit Ukraine, most of Kyiv without waterMonday's Five Facts[1] Voters to decide on biggest bond
  
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• Not-so-spooky Halloween Forecast!

  31-10-2022 13:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is chilly and quiet across New Mexico. Clouds are crossing central and southern New Mexico from west to east, and we will see partly cloudy skies across the southeast today. Everywhere else will be mostly sunny. Temperatures will be near normal, climbing into the 50s and 60s. Winds will be light. For trick-or-treaters, wear the layers under the costumes. Temps will become chilly after the sun sets at 6:13 PM.Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Western
  
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• New Mexican living in South Korea speaks out about Seoul Halloween stampede

  31-10-2022 12:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Authorities in Seoul continue to investigate a Halloween celebration that ended with more than 150 people dead. A student from New Mexico now living there, shared she is in disbelief.Albuquerque police: 1 dead after being hit, dragged by car"There's such an eerie quietness in the city right now," said Kiana Gerhart, a student at Seoul National University.
  Originally from New Mexico, Kiana Gerhart moved to South Korea in 2018 to attend Seoul National University. She
  
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• GOP bracing for Trump indictment soon after Election Day 

  31-10-2022 12:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Republican aides and strategists privately expect Attorney General Merrick Garland to pursue an indictment of former President Donald Trump within 60 to 90 days after Election Day, predicting the window for prosecuting Trump will close once the 2024 presidential campaign gains momentum.   Voters to decide on biggest bond yet for librariesRepublican aides on Capitol Hill and veteran party strategists emphasize they don’t have any inside information on what Garland might d
  
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• How drag queens got pulled into politics

  31-10-2022 11:12 via krqe.com
  
  Lately, drag has been dragged through the mud.The art form has been cast in a false light in recent months by right-wing activists and politicians who complain about the “sexualization” or “grooming” of children. Opponents often coordinate protests at drag events that feature or cater to children, sometimes showing up with guns. Some politicians have proposed banning children from drag events and even criminally charging parents who take their kids to one.Perfor
  
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• Poll workers train for conflict: 'A little nervous? I am.'

  31-10-2022 11:00 via krqe.com
  
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s top election official surveyed about 20 poll workers gathered in a classroom in a city building stuffed with election supplies, then spoke frankly about the tense environment they may face next week when the city expects more people watching their work than ever before.“So who is worried about observer disruptions?” Claire Woodall-Vogg, head of the Milwaukee Election Commission, asked the group. “Who has read things or heard things on th
  
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• Votes to decide on biggest bond yet for libraries

  31-10-2022 03:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Election Day is inching closer. On the ballot, the State is asking voters to approve its biggest bond for libraries.If voters say yes to GO Bond 2, it would give higher education libraries, public school libraries, and public libraries $6 million each. One million dollars would go to tribal libraries. They would be able to use the money for anything from books to computers to electronic research equipment. Voting dress code: What not to wear to the polls&ldq
  
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• Voters to decide on biggest bond yet for libraries

  31-10-2022 03:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Election Day is inching closer. On the ballot, the State is asking voters to approve its biggest bond for libraries.If voters say yes to GO Bond 2, it would give higher education libraries, public school libraries, and public libraries $6 million each. One million dollars would go to tribal libraries. They would be able to use the money for anything from books to computers to electronic research equipment. Voting dress code: What not to wear to the polls&ldq
  
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• Victorian-style pastime comes to Albuquerque cemetery

  31-10-2022 03:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Historic Fairview Cemetery offered a unique way to learn about the history of New Mexico Sunday. Organizers welcomed visitors to have a picnic at the cemetery.Officials said during the Victorian Era, people would often visit cemeteries to see their loved ones and have a picnic while visiting.
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• New Albuquerque food park holds grand opening

  31-10-2022 03:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new food park in the Northeast Heights that aims to help others has opened. Their efforts focus mainly on women and Asian-owned businesses.
  The park, which sits near Louisiana and Santa Monica, is a combined effort between Grace Church and five local food trucks.
  The pandemic was tough on local restaurants, so the church decided to team up with the food trucks to create the Pacific Rim Food Park. They hope to incorporate food from countries throughout the
  
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• Trujillo's Halloween and Christmas display kicks off donation drive

  31-10-2022 02:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One man in Albuquerque is using his love for the holidays to help collect items for people in need, starting with a haunted house open for all. It's a tradition that's been going on for years.Around nine years ago, Jared Trujillo started a new tradition at his home."We wanted to do a haunted house; we wanted to just have fun with it, and it kinda grew from there," said Trujillo. Creating a Halloween set up in his yard for the community and then adding a haun
  
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• Witches gear up and take to the Pecos River

  31-10-2022 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Witches in Carlsbad turned out along the Pecos River to have some spooky fun ahead of Halloween. This year's "Witches Paddle the Pecos" took place Saturday.About 50 people decked out in their Halloween costumes and took to the water during a beautiful day in Carlsbad. The event started at 11 a.m.Story continues below:
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