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• Another moose sighting surprises people in New Mexico

  03-11-2022 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Game and Fish believe the latest moose to be sighted in New Mexico is the same one that's been spotted before. People in Mora were surprised this week to see a moose hanging around the area. The moose has also been spotted in the area between Mora and Las Vegas.Rare moose sighting surprises New Mexico familyNew Mexico Game and Fish think the recently spotted moose is the same one that was seen on October 3 in Questa. That same moose has also been sp
  
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• Officials respond to fire in ABQ bosque

  03-11-2022 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials are responding to a fire in Albuquerque. The fire is in the bosque.
  Officials with the Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they are responding to a fire in the bosque near Central and Sunset NW.
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  New Mexico: Santa Fe police searching for 32-year-old womanCrime: River of Lights hit and run prosecutors want defense attorney removedTop Story: Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehicle to combat high call volumesAlbuquerque: Alb
  
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• ABQ bosque fire contained after spreading to a quarter of an acre

  03-11-2022 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials responded to a fire in Albuquerque. The fire was in the bosque.
  Officials with the Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they were called to a fire in the bosque near Central and Sunset NW. They were told flames were reaching six feet high.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Santa Fe police searching for 32-year-old womanCrime: River of Lights hit and run prosecutors want defense attorney removedTop Story: Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehicle
  
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• Traffic congestion on Central to cease soon

  03-11-2022 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  For commuters who have been getting stuck in traffic on Central Avenue lately, the headache is almost over. The New Mexico Gas Company has been working on a line under the busy street on New York Avenue since Tuesday.As the repair takes place, local business owners along this stretch said it's causing some back-ups.
  "I think it's already hard here to turn around because of the ART, and so, it's just an additional difficulty on the other side of the roa
  
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• Clovis police warn public about circulation of fraudulent checks

  03-11-2022 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials in Clovis said some banks in the area are seeing forged checks. The Clovis Police Department (CPD) released information about the checks on Thursday.
  The CPD claimed that banks around Clovis have been noticing people from Texas trying to cash forged checks. The checks are allegedly fake but have real, local businesses listed on them along with their account numbers.Amazon expands operations by setting up shop at SunportOfficials said this is fraudulent
  
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• Biden touts student loan forgiveness plan during New Mexico stop

  03-11-2022 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden traveled to the Western U.S. on Thursday as part of his final major campaign swing ahead of the midterm elections.At his first stop, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Biden touted the benefits of his student debt relief plan. He is also scheduled to headline a rally for Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham — who is trying to fend off Republican nominee Mark Ronchetti.In mid-October, the Biden administration officially kicked off the ap
  
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• November 3: A look at New Mexico's early voting numbers

  03-11-2022 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Have you gone out to vote early? Data shows more than 320,000 New Mexicans have already cast their ballots in the election.Nearly 170,000 of them are Democrats while nearly 110,000 are Republicans. More than 38,000 declined to state a party.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Santa Fe police searching for 32-year-old womanCrime: River of Lights hit and run prosecutors want defense attorney removedTop Story: Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehicle to comb
  
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• New Mexico legal resources available through state website

  03-11-2022 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Legal assistance is becoming more available. New Mexicans will now have more access to legal resources.People can now visit the State Library website to access information on civil legal topics. They can also get access to more programs, and webinars.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Santa Fe police searching for 32-year-old womanCrime: River of Lights hit and run prosecutors want defense attorney removedTop Story: Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehic
  
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• New Mexico Department of Health encouraging smokers to quit with annual event

  03-11-2022 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you want to kick the habit of smoking or vaping, a New Mexico Department is taking part in a health-conscious event. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will be helping those who want to quit smoking.Thursday, November 17, marks the American Cancer Society's annual Great American Smoke Out.“Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical compound in tobacco plants, and it’s the nicotine that keeps people using tobacco products, even when they wan
  
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• New Mexico tree-cutting permits will be available soon

  03-11-2022 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The beginning of November doesn't just mean the end of Halloween, it means people will begin preparing for the winter holidays. Soon, New Mexicans will be able to cut down their very own Christmas tree.
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  New Mexico: Santa Fe police searching for 32-year-old womanCrime: River of Lights hit and run prosecutors want defense attorney removedTop Story: Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehicle to combat high call volumesAlbuquerque
  
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• Federal court says beauty pageant can bar trans contestants

  03-11-2022 21:52 via krqe.com
  BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appellate court says a national beauty pageant has a First Amendment right to exclude a transgender woman from competing, because including her could interfere with the message the pageant wants to send about the “ideal woman.”
  Wednesday’s 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by Anita Green, who said the Miss United States of America pageant violated an Oregon state anti-discrimination law when it barre
  
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• Amazon expands operations by setting up shop at Sunport

  03-11-2022 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A large company is trying out something new in Albuquerque. Amazon began operations at its newest facility at the Sunport today.The company's "Amazon Air" transportation hub is a 30,000 sq. ft. cargo facility on five acres southwest of the terminal next to FedEx and UPS. Albuquerque police charge man with shooting, killing friendIt's part of a development agreement with the City of Albuquerque.“We take great pride in officially welcoming the world&rsqu
  
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• Albuquerque police charge man with shooting, killing friend

  03-11-2022 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police claim a 19-year-old was playing around when he accidentally shot and killed his friend. The incident occurred on Wednesday.Jahiem Burns is charged with involuntary manslaughter after the shooting at an apartment complex Wednesday near Gibson and San Mateo. Irene the elephant to have eye removedAccording to an arrest warrant, the two were "talking smack" over a video game when the friend pulled out a gun and cocked it.Police alleged the two
  
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• State soccer tournament - November 2 highlights

  03-11-2022 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The semi final rounds for the state soccer tournament have come to a close. Here is a look at how things went down.Boys12 seed Cleveland looked for a third straight upset win against top ranked Volcano Vista. The Storm kept their hot streak alive, as they pulled out the 3-2 victory.In class 4A, a matchup of six and seven played for the right to move on to the finals. Hope Christian was able to come away with a 1-0 win over Highland to move on to the champion
  
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• Dunkin' releases 'Box O' Chocolates' and new hot chocolate bombs

  03-11-2022 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  (WTAJ) — For the second straight holiday season, Dunkin' and Frankford Candy are partnering up and are bringing back new hot chocolate bomb flavors and chocolates.This year, Dunkin' and Frankford Candy have created five new limited-edition treats that will be hitting store shelves in November.
  There are two new hot chocolate bomb flavors this year, including the Dunkaccino and Dunkin' Spicy Hot Chocolate. Both are made with Belgian chocolate and include mini marshmallows inside. They are a
  
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• Storm system impacting New Mexico Thursday

  03-11-2022 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Big changes are on the way today, and it's pretty apparent by looking at satellite/radar this afternoon. Unsettled weather is making its way across the northwestern part of the state and into southern Colorado. Rain and thunderstorms are seen in lower elevations, with snow in the San Juan Mountains.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Gallup breaks ground on project for new police stationCrime: Albuquerque carjacker sentenced to prison, deportationAlbuquerque: Albu
  
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• Irene the elephant to have eye removed

  03-11-2022 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Irene the elephant will undergo eye surgery Friday at the BioPark. Irene has a lens luxation, meaning the lens in her left eye is loose.So, she is having surgery Friday to remove the eye. Zookeepers have already tried eye drop treatments and manually pushing the lens back into place but it hasn't worked. What’s under construction at the Albuquerque Zoo?Irene will need to be under general anesthesia. With her being more than 75,000 pounds and 55 years o
  
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• AAA reports downtrend in NM gas prices

  03-11-2022 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Gas prices in New Mexico are beginning to trend downward, according to AAA. Right now, the statewide average is $3.55 for a gallon of regular unleaded.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Santa Fe police searching for 32-year-old womanCrime: River of Lights hit and run prosecutors want defense attorney removedTop Story: Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehicle to combat high call volumesAlbuquerque: Albuquerque continues cracking down on homeless encampmen
  
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• Roswell police make arrest in 2018 murder case

  03-11-2022 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Roswell police have arrested a man they say is responsible for a murder four years ago. Alfonso Reyes Vasquez Jr. is accused of shooting Freddy Bersane to death in 2018. Albuquerque Homicide Unit investigating shooting deathBersane was reported missing, his body was never found. Police say a large bloodstain was found in Vasquez's home and that DNA testing determined it was Bersane's blood.Bersane's car was also found two blocks from Vasquez's home and surv
  
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• Lyft cutting 13 percent of employees  

  03-11-2022 19:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Lyft is laying off 13 percent of its employees, the ride-hailing service announced Thursday, citing inflation strains and recession fears. “There are several challenges playing out across the economy. We’re facing a probable recession sometime in the next year and rideshare insurance costs are going up,” co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer said in a memo to Lyft team members. “We worked hard to bring down costs this summer:
  
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• Portales water line leak shuts city down

  03-11-2022 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Portales is basically shut down because of a leak in the main water line. It was first reported by the city late Wednesday night. Portales man pleads guilty to ‘Production of a Visual Depiction of a Minor Engaging in Sexually Explicit Conduct’Officials say it's impacting the whole town. All non-essential city and county offices are closed Thursday, along with ENMU's campus.Officials say crews are working to fix the line but the city will
  
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• Ray Guy, NFL punting legend and Hall of Fame player, dead at 73

  03-11-2022 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  (WJBF) – Punting legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame player Ray Guy died Thursday morning at the age of 73.Guy, who was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, played for the University of Southern Mississippi before becoming the first pure punter in the history of the NFL draft to be picked in the first round. He played with the Raiders (first in Oakland, then in Los Angeles) for the duration of his professional career between 1973 and 1986."The Southern Miss family mourns today following the passi
  
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• National Sandwich Day: Win a Subway footlong sub — with a 35,000-foot catch

  03-11-2022 17:35 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — Subway is giving away 10,000 footlong subs Thursday for National Sandwich Day, but to get one, you'll have to go 35,000 feet in the air.The sandwich chain's new sweepstakes is open to air travelers stuck in the middle seat on a Nov. 3 flight.Albuquerque restaurant Bocadillos is closing its doorsThey will need to upload a photo of themselves flying in the middle seat to SubwaySandwichSeat.com. They will be entered to win a gift card for one Subway Series footlong sandwich. The promo
  
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• LIVE NOW: Gabby Petito's family discusses their $50M wrongful death lawsuit against Moab Police

  03-11-2022 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — The family of murdered YouTube creator Gabby Petito has filed a $50 million wrongful death suit against the Moab Police Department, according to the family’s attorneys.Further details regarding the lawsuit are expected to be released during a press conference at 11:30 a.m. CT. The conference will be live-streamed in the video player above.TIMELINE:What happened to Gabby Petito?
  The Petito family is suing Moab Police over a domestic abuse investi
  
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• Gabby Petito's family files $50M wrongful death lawsuit against Moab Police

  03-11-2022 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — The family of murdered YouTube creator Gabby Petito has filed a $50 million wrongful death suit against the Moab Police Department, according to the family’s attorneys.Further details regarding the lawsuit are expected to be released during a press conference at 11:30 a.m. CT. The conference will be live-streamed in the video player above. TIMELINE:What happened to Gabby Petito?The Petito family is suing Moab Police over a domestic abuse investi
  
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• Biden admin distributing $4.5 billion to help with home heating costs: Here's how to apply for assistance

  03-11-2022 16:10 via krqe.com
  
  (WPRI/NEXSTAR) — Billions of dollars in federal aid is being made available to help Americans with their heating bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).The Biden administration said Wednesday that roughly $4.5 billion has been allocated for LIHEAP this winter, to help low-income families pay their energy or utility bills, or, in some cases, to cover the cost of weatherization or repairs.
  The funds will be distributed to states, territories and tribal governmen
  
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• Catholic Charities presents The Saint Nicholas Ball

  03-11-2022 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Featuring a festive and enchanting evening of dinner, dancing, and a live silent auction – The Saint Nicholas Ball remains the most treasured and anticipated fundraising event held by Catholic Charities here in the Duke City.In its 19th year, this event works to raise crucial funds for Catholic Charities, which continue serving those in need across central New Mexico. Sandy Stewart, co-chair of the Saint Nicholas Ball, says it takes a lot of work. "We
  
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• Big Game Bound: Week 9 slate highlighted by Titans at Chiefs

  03-11-2022 16:05 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – The NFL season officially reaches the halfway point this weekend.Parity continues to be a major theme through the first eight weeks with 55 games decided by a touchdown and 17 teams with a .500-or-better record.Week 9 is a 13-game schedule with six teams on their bye week. The marquee matchup of the slate features two division leaders as the Titans visit the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.WDAF’s Rob Collins breaks down the meeting with Chris Hagan on “Big Game B
  
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• Albuquerque Little Theatre presents 'Deathtrap'

  03-11-2022 15:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Little Theatre is proud to present "Deathtrap." The play provides twists and turns of devilish cleverness and hilarious sudden shocks that will leave the audience spellbound until the very last moment.Albertsons launches ‘Turkey Bucks’ to help end hunger this holiday seasonIt follows Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures and a shortage
  
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• Stellantis warns vehicle owners to park thousands of older models after air bag deaths

  03-11-2022 15:17 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata driver's air bags apparently exploded, killing three more people.The company, formerly Fiat Chrysler, is telling people to stop driving Dodge Magnum wagons, Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars and Chrysler 300 sedans from the 2005 through 2010 model years.Stellantis says that it confirmed the air bag inflators blew apart in two cases, killing two people. The company suspects an infl
  
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• Vecna's lair up for sale: 'Stranger Things' Creel House hits market for $1.5M

  03-11-2022 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  ROME, Ga. (WXIN) - You don't have to live in the "Upside Down" to call the Creel house home.The house featured as the home in the fourth season of "Stranger Things" baddie Vecna is on the market in Rome, Georgia, for $1.5 million.Luckily, it looks nothing like the dilapidated estate seen in the Netflix series. The home, which was built in 1882, was restored by its latest owners to its original grandeur. Creators of “Cobra Kai” produce new series filming in Albuquerque"You will recogn
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: POTUS in ABQ, Unequal Pay Lawsuit, Rain and Snow, BioPark Shuttles, Food Truck Fridays

  03-11-2022 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top StoriesAcoma Pueblo sees seventh straight day without waterAlbuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehicle to combat high call volumesState representative facing backlash over tweetCVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10BParamotor pilot rescues woman from drowning in FloridaOfficials break ground on new development in the north valleyPowerball prize up to $1.5 billion after no one wins, 3rd-largest ever in USUpgrades come to the Commons at MartineztownThursday'
  
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• Paramotor pilot rescues woman from drowning in Florida

  03-11-2022 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  FLORIDA (KRQE) - A stranded woman is lucky to be alive after a paramotor pilot spotted her during a flight. The pilot, Cristiano Piquet was soaring over southern Florida when he spotted something in the canal.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Santa Fe police searching for 32-year-old womanCrime: River of Lights hit and run prosecutors want defense attorney removedTop Story: Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehicle to combat high call volumesAlbuquerque: Albuquerque continues cracking
  
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• Drivers are 16% more likely to hit a deer next week — the time change may be why

  03-11-2022 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO) — Drivers, beware. Your chances of hitting a deer are at their highest now through next week.For a week after clocks change this Sunday, motorists are 16% more likely to run into a deer, according to a recent report that examined a dataset of more than one million instances of vehicles colliding with deer across 23 states in the United States. NMDOT requesting public input on highway improvementsA team of researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle, led
  
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• State representative facing backlash over tweet

  03-11-2022 14:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A state representative is in hot water for a tweet about a recent murder in Santa Fe. Police arrested two people in connection to the stabbing death of a woman this weekend. Acoma woman charged with slashing man’s neck in GrantsDemocrat Liz Thomson, who represents Albuquerque, tweeted, "QAnon?? Or just an attempt to divert attention?" The Republican Party of New Mexico is calling the tweet "disgusting" and "insenstive."As of Thursday morning, Thomson has dele
  
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• President Joe Biden addresses higher ed & midterm election in Albuquerque visit

  03-11-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just five days out from the midterm election, President Joe Biden arrived in New Mexico today for a series of events in Albuquerque through the afternoon. After flying into the Sunport around 12:20 p.m. and speaking to a crowd at CNM, the President addressed a political rally for roughly twenty minutes, ending remarks around 4:45 p.m.At a first event, President Biden delivered remarks about access to higher education during an invitation-only gathering at Ce
  
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• Livestreaming coverage of President Joe Biden's Albuquerque visit

  03-11-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just five days out from the midterm election, President Joe Biden is stopping in New Mexico today for a series of events in Albuquerque through the afternoon. After flying into the Sunport, the President is slated to speak at both invite-only and public events.KRQE News 13 will livestream coverage of the President's visit to Albuquerque on this page. Coverage is expected to begin with Air Force One's arrival Thursday morning.Need a reminder when events are h
  
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• Blood moon lunar eclipse to rise on Election Day

  03-11-2022 13:42 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An ominous blood moon lunar eclipse will hang in the sky as ballots are set to be tallied for the Nov. 8 general election.The Election Day eclipse, NASA says, is the last total lunar eclipse the Earth will see for the next three years. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon align, causing the moon to be draped in the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, known as the umbra. PHOTOS: SpaceX rocket seen across New Mexico skiesNASA: "During a lunar ecl
  
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• Rain, snow, strong winds, and cooler temperatures Thursday

  03-11-2022 13:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Light, scattered rain showers are moving into the Four Corners this morning, with heavy snow in the San Juan Mountains, and some light snow building in around the highest peaks of the western mountains. The rest of the state is dry and partly cloudy, with some low clouds in southeast New Mexico. Temperatures are above freezing for almost all of the state.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Gallup breaks ground on project for new police stationCrime: Albuquerque ca
  
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• Acoma Pueblo sees seventh straight day without water

  03-11-2022 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Major water concerns continue for the people of Acoma Pueblo, now in their seventh day without water. The governor of Acoma says the main water line failed last Thursday evening, knocking out water to hundreds of people in the pueblo.It forced the closure of the local health clinic, dialysis center, and school. As of Wednesday night, the governor said the line was fixed but is asking the pueblo to conserve water so the tanks have time to refill.Story continues belo
  
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• 'Godzilla Day 2022' features special screenings, exclusive content and food

  03-11-2022 13:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) — A new slate of special screenings and collaborations was announced ahead of the68th celebration of "Godzilla Day" on November 3, 1954.If you've been living under a rock, you may be oblivious to the day dedicated to the big screen's favorite lizard. Godzilla Day is recognized on the anniversary of the debut of the very first Godzilla film to hit theaters nearly seven decades ago. 10 films you might not know were filmed in New MexicoToho, the studio behind the beloved Titan, is goin
  
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• Misinformation and the midterms: What to expect

  03-11-2022 12:27 via krqe.com
  
  Conspiracy theories about mail ballots. Anonymous text messages warning voters to stay home. Fringe social media platforms where election misinformation spreads with impunity.Misinformation about the upcoming midterm elections has been building for months, challenging election officials and tech companies while offering another reminder of how conspiracy theories and distrust are shaping America's politics.The claims are fueling the candidacies of election deni
  
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• Powerball prize up to $1.5 billion after no one wins, 3rd-largest ever in US

  03-11-2022 10:58 via krqe.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The bad news is that no one won Wednesday night’s huge $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot.The good news is that means the prize has grown even larger to $1.5 billion ahead of the next drawing Saturday night. That is the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.The numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 2, 11, 22, 35, 60 and the red powerball 23.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Operation Green Light hoping to raise awareness of veterans’ issuesCri
  
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• Lobo women's soccer upset in Mountain West Tournament semifinals

  03-11-2022 05:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They won the prior two Mountain West Women's Soccer Tournaments. The UNM Lobos attempt at a threepeat was denied Wednesday night in the semifinals.
  Regulation and two overtime periods was not enough to decide a winner. The three-seed San Jose State defeated the Lobos in penalty kicks 4-2. If you just look at the stats in the game, you would think the Lobos won handily.
  The Lobos had 30 shots, 10 on goal. San Jose State only had 2 shots and one on goal. The L
  
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• Storm arrives into New Mexico Thursday

  03-11-2022 05:25 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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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue welcomes new rescue vehicle to combat high call volumes

  03-11-2022 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) has a new unit hitting the streets. The rescue vehicle will help AFR with responding to calls in the busiest section of the city.
  The chief said stations in southeast Albuquerque deal with the highest call volume in the city. Now, Station Five, which is near Central and Louisiana, has another rescue vehicle to deal with that volume. Officials said call volumes continue to rise.Safety concerns grow over homeless blocking exit
  
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• Albuquerque agrees to pay millions in unequal pay lawsuit

  03-11-2022 04:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has agreed to pay out as a part of a settlement. The settlement comes after a lawsuit involving unequal pay among female city workers.
  The lawsuit claimed women named in the suit had the same skills and qualifications as their male counterparts but earned sometimes as much as $6 less per hour. The jobs named in the suit included evidence technician, library clerk, and human resources clerk.Albuquerque’s Food Truck Fridays extend
  
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• Safety concerns grow over homeless blocking exit of ABQ parking garage

  03-11-2022 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Those that reside in downtown Albuquerque are struggling with the homeless population in the area. Sometimes, the homeless even block the exit of a parking garage.
  "I'll drive up here in the morning and then I open the garage door this way, and on a good day, it would be like this. On a less optimum day, you'll see a body strewn across the exit."
  Richard Caldwell isn't surprised anymore when the garage door opens and the homeless are sleeping and camping in
  
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• 'Unfamiliar Faces' exhibit coming to Albuquerque Museum

  03-11-2022 04:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum is showcasing photos from a vintage, local studio. The exhibit is called 'Unfamiliar Faces.'The Unfamiliar Faces exhibit showcases the work of a "master re-toucher" named Harold A. Brooks. He owned a photography studio next to the old Firestone Station in downtown.
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  New Mexico: Operation Green Light hoping to raise awareness of veterans’ issuesCrime: Teen who killed motorcyclist while rac
  
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• Upgrades come to the Commons at Martineztown

  03-11-2022 04:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City and state leaders cut the ribbon on nearly 100 renovated apartments. They are a part of affordable housing in Albuquerque.The upgrades to "The Commons at Martineztown" near Lomas and Broadway are meant to make the apartment complex more comfortable, secure, and energy-efficient as well as improve air quality. BioPark to use new shuttle system during winter eventsLeaders said the goal is to make sure affordable housing in Albuquerque is also safe and com
  
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