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• Rain, snow, wind, and cold arrives Thursday

  02-11-2022 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  A storm system will bring rain, snow, and strong winds Thursday. Temperatures will be left much colder in its wake Friday.Winds have started picking up Wednesday across New Mexico. This is ahead of a storm system that will bring rain, snow, and strong winds to the state Thursday. A mix of rain and snow will begin around the Four Corners and the San Juan Mountains overnight. A cold front will be sweeping across the state through the day Thursday, dropping temperatures behind the front as it moves
  
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• Passenger video shows inside of flight that emergency landed at Sunport

  02-11-2022 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Delta Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Albuquerque. A video has surfaced showing the incident from the inside.A passenger captured video showing smoke filling the cabin onboard Flight 2846 Tuesday. The plane was headed to Los Angeles from Atlanta when the incident happened. No one was reported hurt.
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• Police investigating a death in southeast Albuquerque

  02-11-2022 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police were called to the scene of a death. Officials said their Homicide Unit is investigating a suspicious death.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Operation Green Light hoping to raise awareness of veterans’ issuesCrime: Teen who killed motorcyclist while racing pleads guiltyKRQE Investigates: VIDEO: Woman admits to taking Fentanyl, falls asleep with baby in carAlbuquerque: Día de Los Muertos: Remembering and honoring loved onesThe Homicide U
  
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• Fact Check: Did the Governor early release a convicted criminal twice before a murder?

  02-11-2022 23:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Crime is among the major campaign topics in New Mexico's 2022 midterm election and it's at the heart of two recent high-profile ads from Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti. In the ads, the Ronchetti campaign blames incumbent Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for releasing a man from prison early, days before he's accused of committing a murder.So, what's the story behind the case? And is the Governor or her administration to blame? KR
  
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• President Biden to visit Albuquerque on Thursday

  02-11-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New details have been revealed about a visit from President Joe Biden. He will be coming to Albuquerque Thursday afternoon.
  President Biden will be campaigning for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham at the Ted M. Gallegos Community Center in the South Valley.
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• Albuquerque volleyball community comes together to raise money for coach diagnosed with ALS

  02-11-2022 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque volleyball community is stepping up for one of their own. A long-time member of the community has been shown a lot of support after a health diagnosis.
  Youth Volleyball Coach and Referee Fred Ader has been a part of the Albuquerque volleyball community for more than 20 years. He recently took a step back from officiating after being diagnosed with ALS, which is causing him to lose mobility in one arm.Retired New Mexico State Police K-9 killed
  
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• Gould's Turkey no longer threatened species

  02-11-2022 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state is no longer considering the Gould's Turkey as a threatened species. The state game commission voted to remove the bird from its Threatened and Endangered Species List during its meeting last month. VIDEO: Game and Fish tiger hunt leads to alligator, drugs, insteadThey say the turkey's poulation has improved significantly. The Gould's Turkey will however remain a protected wildlife species, which gives Game and Fish authority to manage them.
  
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• Retired New Mexico State Police K-9 killed after escaping yard, family says

  02-11-2022 22:27 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A K-9 that used to work with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) has passed away. The retired K-9, Duuk, had gotten out of his yard and was hit by a car.
  Duuk worked as a criminal apprehension and explosive detection canine for the NMSP. He was a part of several large-scale events.VIDEO: Woman admits to taking Fentanyl, falls asleep with baby in carHandler Sergeant Garbiel Luna said the two became partners in 2013.
  When Duuk retired in 2020, he went to li
  
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• Layer of meth found in shipment of green onions at California border crossing

  02-11-2022 22:05 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Smugglers used plastic bags with printed images of green onions to hide meth in a shipment of … green onions.The drugs were deep inside a shipment of produce that arrived on the afternoon of Oct. 20 at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility in San Diego.U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers found 183 packages of meth in a pallet that was supposed to be green onions.Story continues below:
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• State says PNM should give rate credits to Four Corners customers

  02-11-2022 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Public Service Company of New Mexico will not have to issue rate credits over the closure of a Four Corners power plant. At least for now.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Operation Green Light hoping to raise awareness of veterans’ issuesCrime: Teen who killed motorcyclist while racing pleads guiltyKRQE Investigates: VIDEO: Woman admits to taking Fentanyl, falls asleep with baby in carAlbuquerque: Día de Los Muertos: Remembering and honoring love
  
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• Gallup breaks ground on project for new police station

  02-11-2022 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in 50 years, Gallup Police will get a new station. The city broke ground on a new police complex on Tuesday.
  The two-story building will be 42,00 sq. ft. It will give officers more room to work and provide space to store and process more evidence. The current building was originally a jail, but the department said it's outdated and falling apart.Albuquerque restaurant Bocadillos is closing its doors
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• Cannon Air Force Base officials: Airman killed in Curry County crash

  02-11-2022 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An Airman serving at a New Mexico Air Force Base has died, officials reported. He was killed in a crash.Cannon Air Force Base officials said the crash occurred on Highway 60/84 East in Curry County on Tuesday. The Sheriff's Office is currently investigating what happened.
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• River of Lights hit and run prosecutors want defense attorney removed

  02-11-2022 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors in the Sergio Almanza case are trying to get his attorney dismissed from the case. Almanza is accused in a hit and run at last year's River of Lights that killed 7-year-old Pronoy Bhattacharya. Community angry, saddened over loss of 7-year-old killed in crashThe state has filed a motion to disqualify defense attorney Ahmad Assed, claiming he has a conflict of interest. Prosecutors say they had trouble reaching a witness – the waitress
  
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• 21 new coffins found in search for Tulsa Massacre victims

  02-11-2022 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) - The search for remains of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has turned up 21 additional coffins in unmarked graves in the city’s Oaklawn Cemetery, officials said.Seventeen adult-size graves were located Friday and Saturday, Oklahoma State Archaeologist Kary Stackelbeck said Monday. Additionally, the city announced Tuesday that four graves, two adult-size and two child-size, had been found.The coffins, then the remains, will be examined to see if they match reports fr
  
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• Annual Cuidando Los Niños 'Burque Niños Music Fest' is back

  02-11-2022 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 4th annual 'Burque Niños Music Fest Black Light' party is back. This annual event is held to benefit Cuidando Los Niños, an organization that works to break the cycle of homelessness for children and families in our community.Assistance League of Albuquerque provides assistance for victims of sexual assaultThis concert will feature local Albuquerque bands all getting together for a night of music and partying, all to support a good cau
  
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• Albertsons launches 'Turkey Bucks' to help end hunger this holiday season

  02-11-2022 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albertsons Market is launching their Turkey Bucks campaign again this year, making it easy for the community to help their neighbors. Día de Los Muertos: Remembering and honoring loved onesGuests of Albertsons Market will have the opportunity to donate at the register when they are finished shopping; the cashier will ask if they would like to make a donation to Store House New Mexico. You will scan a barcode and decide how much money you will donate.
  
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• Department of Senior Affairs host Annual Pool Tournament

  02-11-2022 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The City of Albuquerque's Department of Senior Affairs is hosting its popular Third Annual Pool Tournament and is calling out new challengers to step up and join the tournament.Hauntings and ghost stories of AlbuquerqueRegistration is now open until November 9. To be eligible to participate you must be 50+, need to be a member of any of their eight facilities, also need to be an active current member, and pay the $10 entry fee. This is a perfect way to
  
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• If you win $1.2B Powerball, perhaps consider not taking cash

  02-11-2022 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Think you’re a sure bet for Wednesday night’s estimated $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot?If so, you need to decide whether to take cash, which would actually pay out $596.7 million, or choose the $1.2 billion annuity option that is twice as large but is paid out over 29 years.Winners of giant jackpots nearly always take the cash, and financial advisers say that might be a mistake.Nicholas Bunio, a certified financial planner from Downingtown
  
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• Oregon residents' LGBTQ+ Pride flag burned, police say

  02-11-2022 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Officials are investigating a bias crime after the residents of a Newberg, Oregon, home reported their rainbow American flag was burned.Authorities said they received a report that a Pride flag was set on fire in front of a family's home. The flag was on a pole that was attached to the home when it was torched, according to the Newberg-Dundee Police Department.Rio Rancho veteran faces fines for flying flags in yardThe homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous for saf
  
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• Delaware lottery winner stops for tickets after claiming prize, wins jackpot

  02-11-2022 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Talk about a hot hand.A 70-year-old woman from Newark, Delaware recently won a $100,000 prize after picking up a pair of scratchers at a Speedy Gas convenience store.The woman, who wished to remain anonymous, told lottery officials it was the most she had ever won when she went to claim her prize a week later."You should buy a lottery ticket," people often say after witnessing an uncommon streak of luck, and that's exactly what this Newark resident did.Powerball jackpot: Here’s
  
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• Quiet conditions across New Mexico before next storm arrives

  02-11-2022 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Today will be the final day of calm, dry, and quiet conditions across the state before another storm system pushes into the state starting late tonight. Ahead of this system, you can expect a breeze to pick up into this afternoon along with a few more clouds, but temperatures will remain seasonable through today.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Foundation fighting teen poverty hopes legislature will help with fundingCrime: Lea County man accused of stealing aro
  
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• Officials break ground on new development in the north valley

  02-11-2022 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Bernalillo County officials broke ground Wednesday on a new multi-use housing and retail development in the north valley. The Trailhead at Chamizal Complex will be located at the corner of 4th St. and Osuna Rd. Día de Los Muertos: Remembering and honoring loved onesThe new development will feature a 204 unit multi-family affordable housing complex and 20 retail spaces with an outdoor dining patio and small amphitheater. $29 million was approved for the purch
  
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• Federal Reserve hikes interest rates by 75 basis points for fourth time this year

  02-11-2022 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hiked interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, pressing even harder on the brakes of the economy in a scramble to slow inflation.The Federal Open Market Committee, the panel of Fed officials responsible for monetary policy, boosted the central bank’s baseline interest rate range to a span of 3.75 to 4 percent. It is the fourth consecutive 75 basis point hike issued by the Fed and sixth interest rate increase since March.As the Fed raises its
  
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• Chick-fil-A location in Florida offers 3-day workweek, gets hundreds of applications

  02-11-2022 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) –Chick-fil-A is known for its relatively fast drive-thru and being closed on Sunday, but one south Florida chain is being recognized for its new workweek.
  A Chick-fil-A location in Miami is testing out a three-day workweek for its employees, whereby one group of workers — or one "pod," as the operator calls it — handles three 13- to 14-hour shifts per week, while another "pod" handles the others. Albuquerque restaurant Bocadillos is closing its doorsOperator
  
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• Albuquerque carjacker sentenced to prison, deportation

  02-11-2022 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal judge has sentenced Gael Rodriguez, a Mexican national, to four years and nine months in prison for carjacking. In January, Rodriguez was arrested for allegedly carjacking an elderly woman from Albuquerque.According to the criminal complaint written by an Albuquerque Police Department officer, Rodriguez approached the woman in northwest Albuquerque and asked for a cigarette. When the woman replied that she didn't have a cigarette, Rodriguez th
  
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• Trial coming to a close for man accused of killing his aunt

  02-11-2022 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Closing arguments are set to be made Wednesday in the trial of Craig Smith, the man accused of murdering his elderly aunt. 86-year-old Josephina Ortega was found asphyxiated inside her home, with her hands zip-tied behind her back in 2017.VIDEO: Woman admits to taking Fentanyl, falls asleep with baby in carSmith and his girlfriend Evonne Jaramillo were charged with the murder after police say they found evidence at the scene that linked the couple
  
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• Walmart+ membership is half-price for 2 days

  02-11-2022 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  (KNWA/KFTA/NEXSTAR) — Ahead of the holiday season, Walmart's slashing the new membership price on its Walmart+ service for a limited time.
  Now through Thursday, Nov. 3, an annual membership to Walmart+ will cost $49 for new subscribers, or half off its normal price of $98.Membership will include early access to its Walmart Black Friday deals with extended shopping hours for members, the retailer said.
  Other Walmart+ benefits include free shipping, free grocery delivery for orders over $35,
  
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• Gethro Muscadin, ex-Kansas, New Mexico forward, dies at 22

  02-11-2022 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Former Kansas and New Mexico forward Gethro Muscadin died late Monday from injuries he sustained in a single-car rollover crash in December, Jayhawks coach Bill Self announced Tuesday. Santa Fe mom says she found Tide Pods in kids’ candy“Although only here one year,” Self said, “Gethro was loved and liked by all and will always be remembered as a Jayhawk. We wish his family and loved ones the best going through this most difficult time.”M
  
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• Powerball vs. Mega Millions: What's the difference?

  02-11-2022 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Lotteries are played in 45 of 50 U.S. states and several territories. With games running within states and across the country, figuring out which game you're playing and when the next drawing takes place can get a little confusing.
  In California alone, residents can pick from seven games involving a regular drawing. Those are on top of scratchers and other ways to test your luck.
  But for the casual gambler, two primary games tend to stand out because they genera
  
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• State soccer tournament - November 1 highlights

  02-11-2022 17:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some semi-final soccer matches in class A-3A took place in Albuquerque Tuesday afternoon. Here is a look at some of the action.Top seed Sandia Prep hosted Robertson. The Sundevils won 3-1 and now look to add to their record number of state titles. Sandia Prep now plays Hatch Valley for the championship on Friday night at Cleveland High School at 6:30.The Sandia Prep girls also received the No. 1 seed. The Sundevils proved worthy of the title, as they beat St
  
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• Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder hires Bank of America to explore 'potential transactions'

  02-11-2022 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder announced on Wednesday that he has hired Bank of America to explore “potential transactions” amid multiple investigations.Snyder, who has owned the NFL franchise since 1999, made the announcement in a joint statement along with his wife, co-CEO Tanya Snyder, and the team. "Dan and Tanya Snyder and the Washington Commanders announced today that they have hired BofA Securities to consider potential transactions,” the
  
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• US in a recession, according to 2 in 3 surveyed

  02-11-2022 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Nearly two-thirds of registered voters believe the U.S. economy is currently in a recession, according to a new Politico-Morning Consult poll.About 65 percent of respondents indicated they believe the economy is already in a recession, compared to 22 percent who said the opposite. Fourteen percent didn’t know or had no opinion.Republicans were more likely to consider the economy to be in a recession, with 81 percent saying so compared to 63 percent of independents and 51 perc
  
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• McDonald's unveils 'Wakanda Forever' Happy Meal

  02-11-2022 17:15 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — McDonald's famous Happy Meal is collaborating with Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."At participating restaurants, the meal will include one of 10 "Wakanda Forever" superhero toys based on the characters from the Marvel superhero sequel. McDonald’s to offer ‘adult’ meal boxes with bizarre little figurines(Courtesy of McDonald's)The toys aren't the only unique thing about this meal.McDonald's has changed up the Happy Meal box to mimic the design of
  
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• Sports Desk: Centennial seeks first title in school history

  02-11-2022 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Centennial football team finished the regular season with an 8-1 record and the three seed in the playoffs. With the three seed the Hawks are on a bye, and have their sights set on a deep run in the postseason.
  Hawks head coach Aaron Ocampo joined the Sports desk to discuss the season and his team's mentality going into the postseason. Centennial will host the winner of Rio Rancho and Alamogordo next week.
  
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• EXPLAINER: What happens if Election Day gets disrupted?

  02-11-2022 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  It's Election Day, and you've decided you're going to vote in person. You get there and — choose your own adventure — maybe the power is out at the building or there aren't enough paper ballots or poll workers, or poll watchers somehow interfere with ballot casting.
  There are only so many options voters have. Wait; or leave and come back later if your schedule allows for it. Planning for the unforeseen could be helpful.
  Many voters will see no trouble at all casting a ballot. For oth
  
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• Millions in funding goes toward Albuquerque neighborhood

  02-11-2022 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state of New Mexico is contributing more than $2 million in an effort to restore one of Albuquerque's oldest neighborhoods. City and state leaders announced the investment Tuesday into the Barelas Mainstreet project. Escaped New Mexico inmate is back in custodyThe money will go toward improvements to streetscapes, landscapes and pedestrian infrastructure along the 4th St. corridor. Officials say the project will help connect neighborhoods to popular Bare
  
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• CVS, Walgreens agree to settle opioid lawsuits for a combined $10B

  02-11-2022 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- CVS and Walgreens have agreed in principle to pay a combined $10 billion to resolve opioid lawsuits, the pharmacy chains announced Wednesday.   The main COVID symptoms have changed, research showsCVS would pay $4.9 billion to states and political subdivisions, like cities and counties, and around $130 million to tribes over 10 years, starting next year, according to a release from the company. The tentative settlement from CVS would resolve lawsuits and claims involv
  
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• BCSO: Pedestrian suffered great bodily harm in crash

  02-11-2022 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian crash that happened around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. The crash happened on Montano Rd. between Edith Blvd and Edmon Rd.VIDEO: Woman admits to taking Fentanyl, falls asleep with baby in carBCSO says the pedestrian suffered great bodily harm and was taken to the hospital. Montano was closed Tuesday night while deputies investigated, the road has since been reopened. There is no i
  
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• Albuquerque restaurant Bocadillos is closing its doors

  02-11-2022 15:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque favorite is closing its doors after over a decade in business. Bocadillos is closing and its owner, Marie Yniguez says the restaurant took a hit during the COVID pandemic and things never recovered for Bocadillos when the state opened back up. VIDEO: Woman admits to taking Fentanyl, falls asleep with baby in carBocadillos, which found success in slow roasted meats, has been around for 12 years and spent the past six years inside Wells Fargo do
  
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• Paula Rues is trying to realize her potential with Lobo women's basketball

  02-11-2022 14:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You could describe her as a very humble basketball player. UNM women's basketball forward Paula Rues has been told many times that she has a lot of talent. She just has a hard time believing it.
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• Blue whales ingest 10 million pieces of microplastics per day, study says

  02-11-2022 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A new study from Stanford University found that blue whales, the biggest creatures on Earth, ingest about 10 million pieces of microplastics per day.
  Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic debris found in lakes, rivers and oceans that come from the breakdown of larger plastics.Researchers discovered that blue whales ingest so much of the microplastics because they exclusively eat krill, a shrimplike animal. Rare moose sighting surprises New Mexico family"The krill eat the plastic, an
  
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• Escaped New Mexico inmate is back in custody

  02-11-2022 14:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico inmate accused of escaping during a prisoner transport is back in custody. The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says Troy Martinez was being moved from the Rio Arriba County Jail when he escaped.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Operation Green Light hoping to raise awareness of veterans’ issuesCrime: Teen who killed motorcyclist while racing pleads guiltyKRQE Investigates: VIDEO: Woman admits to taking Fentanyl, falls asleep with baby in c
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Trick-or-treat concern, Financial help, Mild and breezy, Historic neighborhood, Flamenco residency

  02-11-2022 13:41 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top StoriesVIDEO: Woman admits to taking Fentanyl, falls asleep with baby in carRio Rancho mayor says city booming with home building permits reboundDía de Los Muertos: Remembering and honoring loved onesLobos receiver Geordan Porter has sights set on a Saturday returnNavajo Nation to use fed funding for detox centersNMDOT requesting public input on highway improvementsCrime Stoppers asking for info on 16-year-old’s deathbeWellnm enrollment begins for 2023Video of soccer
  
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• Mild and breezy Thursday, storm arrives in New Mexico tonight

  02-11-2022 13:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is quiet and not as cold. Temperatures are around and above freezing in northern New Mexico, with 40s for the rest of the state. Skies are partly cloudy in the Four Corners and southeast plains, but the rest of the state will wake up to sunshine. Partly sunny skies are expected today across the state. Winds will pick up today, ahead of the next Fall storm. Winds will gust up to 25 mph for much of the state, including the Metro, with higher winds t
  
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• Mortgage rates fall for first time in months

  02-11-2022 13:07 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Mortgage rates dipped slightly last week for the first time in more than two months amid the Federal Reserve's ongoing fight with inflation, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA’s weekly survey shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate falling to 7.06 percent, down from 7.16 a week earlier, and applications decreasing for the sixth-straight week. Rates, however, remaine
  
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• Starbucks previews holiday cups for 2022: Here's when they're coming to stores

  02-11-2022 12:38 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Trick-or-treaters across the country are still picking Milk Duds from their molars, but that isn’t stopping Starbucks from moving forward with their peppermint lattes or sugar-plum danishes.On Nov. 3, Starbucks will debut its annual assortment of holiday cups at locations nationwide, swapping out its traditional single-use cups for other, slightly more festive single-use cups.This year’s theme (like last year’s) is inspired by “gifts,” according to
  
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• Armed group ordered to stay away from ballot drop boxes

  02-11-2022 10:57 via krqe.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered armed members of a group monitoring ballot drop boxes in Arizona to stay at least 250 feet away from the locations following complaints that people wearing masks and carrying guns were intimidating voters.U.S. District Court Judge Michael Liburdi said members of Clean Elections USA, its leader and anyone working with them are also barred from filming or following anyone within 75 feet (23 meters) of a ballot drop box or the entrance to a bu
  
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• Trump's third campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

  02-11-2022 10:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — As he played to a crowd of supporters in Robstown, Texas, former President Donald Trump drew cheers as he talked up his first two runs for the White House — and teased a third.“In order to make our country successful, safe and glorious again, I will probably have to do it again,” he said last month.That carefully placed “probably” may soon be gone from Trump’s stump speech. Aides to the former president are making quiet preparat
  
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• Storm brings wind, rain, and snow to parts of New Mexico late this week

  02-11-2022 05:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Another quiet day across New Mexico, but another storm will arrive late this week. This storm will bring strong winds, much colder temperatures, and rain and snow.Clouds began streaming into New Mexico from the west today. It's a sign of upper-level moisture beginning to move in ahead of our next storm system late this week. Winds will be stronger Wednesday afternoon, especially across western and northern New Mexico, where 35+ mph wind gusts will be possible. Wedn
  
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• Foundation fighting teen poverty hopes legislature will help with funding

  02-11-2022 05:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – They are some of the most vulnerable students in our state – homeless teenagers. One organization wants to make sure they have the funding to succeed, and they have support from one of the state's national laboratories.
  "This is one of the most important things we can do for families is to just give them cash," said New Mexico Appleseed founder, Jennifer Ramo. Albuquerque cracks down on homeless encampments across city parksFor the 2020-2021 school year, high
  
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