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• Government warns of 'failure to appear in court' scam in New Mexico

  04-11-2022 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Federal Court in New Mexico said it has received reports of another scam. This one involves claims on witness testimony.The Court Clerk said the scammers claim people failed to appear in court to testify and ask them to transfer funds to avoid arrest. New Mexico officials warn of sports livestream scamsThe caller may even use the names of real court employees and judges. The court said it will never assess a fine or penalty over the phone. Anyone who ident
  
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• Santa Fe seeks changes to some of the city's deadliest intersections

  04-11-2022 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe has one of the highest pedestrian death rates in New Mexico. Now, one organization is teaming up with the city to help protect pedestrians by considering changes to the deadliest intersections.According to Erick Anue from the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Complete Streets Resolution hopes to slow traffic down and prevent accidents. Some of those changes can be seen at the new roundabout near the Santa Fe Police Department. New Mexico crematio
  
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• Busy East Mountains intersection being turned into a roundabout

  04-11-2022 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A busy, but very outdated, intersection in the East Mountains is finally getting a makeover. The intersection where Highway 14 meets Frost Road and the route up the ski area will become a roundabout. "There was some crashes. There have been some people just trying to go around it all together but ultimately there's a lot of traffic up that way just from residents and also from the ski basin," said New Mexico Department of Transportation (DOT) Spokesp
  
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• Powerball jackpot increased to record $1.6 billion

  04-11-2022 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Strong sales boosted a Powerball jackpot to an estimated $1.6 billion on Friday, making it the largest lottery prize in history.A drawing will be held Saturday night for the Powerball prize, which hasn’t been won in more than three months. That string of 39 consecutive drawings without a winner is a reflection of the tough odds of winning a jackpot, at 1 in 292.2 million.Story continues below:
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• Sights and Sounds: Atrisco Heritage celebrates Dia de Los Muertos

  04-11-2022 23:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The Atrisco Heritage Academy High School held a mariachis concert to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos on Nov. 2. Many people gathered to watch the colorful show presented by the high school's mariachis.Story continues below:
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• OneBeat X showcasing 10 years of music at Albuquerque Rail Yards

  04-11-2022 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What started as three friends wanting to create music instruction that would be an alternative to the western music education model is now celebrating its 10th year with a three-week residency in New Mexico. The OneBeat residency concludes on Saturday, November 5, at the Albuquerque Rail Yard with a half-day music festival.Found Sound Nation, the group behind the OneBeat festival, started as a single-classroom program in the Bronx in 2012 and would eventuall
  
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• La Plata County seeks input on senior center

  04-11-2022 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – La Plata County is asking senior residents for feedback on senior services. County officials have created a survey for the elder community to fill out. However, all county residents are invited to weigh in regardless of age.
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• 2 adults, 2 teens charged in connection to April Alamogordo murder

  04-11-2022 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Four people were charged in connecting to an April shooting. The Alamogordo Police Department (APD) released information about the crime on Friday afternoon.
  APD said around 11:51 p.m. on April 28, 2022, they were called to Lingberg Avenue and South Walker Avenue for reported shots fired. Signs of gunfire were noted by officials on Travis Avenue and Travis Court. Officers said they found a dead person who had been hit by the gunfire.
  After this discovery, the 12th
  
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• Seven New Mexico teachers receive Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching award

  04-11-2022 23:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Seven New Mexico teachers received the Golden Apple Award for teaching excellence Friday. The award recognizes K-12 teachers for their hard work and dedication to their students. Each winner received a 1,500 award for themselves and an extra $4,000 to use in their classrooms.
  This year's recipients include:
  Stephanie Gurule-LeybaMary Guthridge Levon Lytle Joaquin Martinez Dale Simpkins Annie Syed
  The Golden Apple Core Award was also handed out to Eileen Garcia, who
  
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• New Mexico officials warn of sports livestream scams

  04-11-2022 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – State championships are right around the corner. The New Mexico Activities Association is warning fans to avoid fake live streams as those events near.The organization said they are aware of some scams claiming they are showing games, but then, they steal your credit card information.Story continues below:
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• Baby box addition coming to Carlsbad fire station

  04-11-2022 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Are you familiar with the trope of leaving babies at fire stations? Well, it's actually based on some truth, and now, the Carlsbad Fire Department is planning on installing a baby box at its main station.If a mother decided she doesn't want her child and used the box, it will be locked, and firefighters will get a silent alarm.Story continues below:
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• Albuquerque police search for suspects in 3 separate murders

  04-11-2022 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has been searching for three people of interest. The police said the people are suspected to be involved in three separate homicides.
  Police are looking for Maria Acosta, Anthony McCrady, and Michael Kelly. Law enforcement said they need the public's help in finding the listed suspects. Don’t lick the poison toad, National Park Service warnsMaria Acosta, 44, is wanted in connection to a homicide that took place o
  
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• Civil rights groups slam Musk’s mass Twitter layoffs, urge companies to pause ads

  04-11-2022 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Leaders of dozens of civil rights and other advocacy groups are criticizing Elon Musk’s mass layoffs at Twitter, saying they undermine the commitments he made to the organizations to keep safety and election integrity measures in place on the platform ahead of Election Day.Reports on Thursday indicated Musk planned to slash roughly half of Twitter jobs. The layoffs, which were widely reported and indicated by staff on the platform itself, sparked uproar and pushed the ci
  
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• Albuquerque Walmart shows off recent improvements

  04-11-2022 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Walmart near Carlisle and Menaul in Albuquerque is offering customers an improved shopping experience. The Walmart hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning to show off the newly remodeled store.Story continues below:
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• UNM police looking for two people who fired gun in parking garage

  04-11-2022 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Police are searching for two people who fired multiple shots in a UNM parking garage. On November 3, the Albuquerque Police Department contacted UNM police about a shot spotter activation at the Cornell Parking Structure. Albuquerque police make arrest in chop shop bustUNM police found 14 bullet casings on the top floor of the structure. Police say surveillance video shows a dark-colored newer model Camaro entering the parking s
  
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• UNM police looking for suspects accused of firing gun in parking garage

  04-11-2022 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Police are searching for two people accused of firing multiple shots in a UNM parking garage. On November 3, the Albuquerque Police Department contacted UNM police about a shot spotter activation at the Cornell Parking Structure. Albuquerque police make arrest in chop shop bustUNM police found 14 bullet casings on the top floor of the structure. Police say surveillance video shows a dark-colored newer model Camaro entering the p
  
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• Cold Friday with clearing skies into the weekend

  04-11-2022 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Certainly feels like winter this afternoon throughout the state! Wind chills are well below freezing for the northern half of New Mexico. Temperatures will remain a solid 15° below average for highs today. This means the ABQ metro will barely reach 50°, with other areas north remaining in the 40s. So bundle up if outdoors today! A general 1-3" of snow also fell across parts of Santa Fe, Taos, and Glorieta, while the mountain peaks received more than a half
  
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• BCSO search for suspect in assault with a deadly weapon

  04-11-2022 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for a suspect in an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. BCSO says the assault happened Friday at 1414 Bridge Blvd near the bus stop at the Bridge and 5 points intersection.Has the Powerball jackpot ever been won in New Mexico?Officials say the suspect is still at large. While deputies search for the suspect a perimeter has been set up in the area. Traffic is restricted on Bridge Blvd., east of Suns
  
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• Don't lick the poison toad, National Park Service warns

  04-11-2022 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  (WEHT) – The National Park Service this week posted "ribbiting" content on social media about the dangers of licking toads.
  Calling it "toad-ally terrifying," officials said the Sonoran Desert Toad (Bufo alvarius), one of the largest toads in North America, secretes a potent toxin that experts say can make people sick if they handle the frog or get the poison in their mouths.
  "As we say with most things you come across in a national park, whether it be a banana slug, unfamiliar mushroom, o
  
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• MolinaCares for Families Initiative helps bridge gaps for people in need

  04-11-2022 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The MolinaCares for Families Initiative puts a focus on mothers, newborns, and individuals with behavioral health needs, as well as people experiencing food insecurity or homelessness. The goal is to remove barriers to solid care by making critical services available to New Mexicans who need them the most.Story continues below:
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• One-night only performance celebrates Dia de los Muertos

  04-11-2022 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Put on by the Delphi Project, "When the Veil Thins," celebrates Dia de Los Muertos with a one-night only performance. The performance features original compositions, choreography, sword dancing and more.
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• Has the Powerball jackpot ever been won in New Mexico?

  04-11-2022 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the nationwide Powerball jackpot at at a record level, you might be wondering what your chances of winning are. The odds are incredibly low, but it wouldn't be the first time a winning ticket was sold in New Mexico. Powerball jackpot up to $1.6 billion, new lottery recordPowerball tickets are sold in 45 states, along with Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and even the Virgin Islands. The first ever Powerball drawing was held over 30 years ago, on Apri
  
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• Molina aims to improve healthcare access for New Mexicans

  04-11-2022 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  Molina healthcare is hoping to improve healthcare access for New Mexicans. The MolinaCares for Families initiative puts a focus on mothers, newborns, individuals with behavioral health needs and people experiencing food insecurity or homelessness.
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• Almost time to set back the clocks: Here are the pros and cons

  04-11-2022 17:54 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Americans should remember to set their clocks back an hour before they go to bed Sunday as the nation prepares for the return to standard time.
  When the clocks "fall back," people gain an hour of sleep, but there are pros and cons to the annual time change.
  According to NewsNation meteorologist Gerard Jebaily, setting back the clocks is safer for school kids who now will have morning light as they head out during the week. It also is better for a natural sleep cycle and, con
  
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• How to celebrate Fountain Pen Day in New Mexico

  04-11-2022 17:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday is Fountain Pen Day, a great day to enjoy the beauty of writing and recognize the long history we have of the art form right here in New Mexico. Historian Raffi Andonian came by to talk about the history of the fountain pen and says the Petroglyphs of New Mexico connect us to the history of writing.Story continues below:
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• Albuquerque Intl. Balloon Fiesta releases 2022 attendance totals

  04-11-2022 17:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The totals are in for this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and expected to be released today. Balloon Fiesta officials are expected to discuss event numbers, including attendance at a news conference Friday morning.KRQE News 13 will livestream the news conference here on this page. Coverage is expected to begin around 11:30 a.m.Fiesta celebrated its 50th event this year, introducing some new elements like a drone show and a big presence of re
  
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• October brings new high for New Mexico cannabis sales

  04-11-2022 17:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's cannabis industry has continued to grow. Recreational sales in October passed $25 million, according to data from the Cannabis Control Division, setting a new record. Six months in: what’s the outlook for New Mexico’s cannabis industry?The latest data from the state shows that the 507 dispensaries across New Mexico made a total of 875,504 transactions. Among those, retailers sold $25,033,997.39 worth of recreational cannabis.Since le
  
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• Tickets available for River of Lights 2022

  04-11-2022 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A mark of the holiday season, tickets are now on sale for the New Mexico BioPark Society’s 25th Annual River of Lights. This year’s event runs from November 26 through December 30 at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. It is closed on December 24 and 25.
  More Holiday StoriesTickets available for River of Lights 2022
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• This Black Friday promises the gift of fewer supply chain issues

  04-11-2022 16:54 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Logistics in general, and supply chains in particular, weren't something Black Friday shoppers thought about much. Until the pandemic hit and empty shelves were where baby formula, produce and, yes, toilet paper once stood.Are we past shipping bottlenecks, clogged ports of entry and long-haul trucking issues? How will supply chains and inventory levels impact Black Friday bargains?There is good news.Story continues below:
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• Video: Drone shows scene of 100-vehicle crash in Denver

  04-11-2022 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Police Department says at least 100 vehicles were involved in a crash Friday morning after the first snowfall of the season fell Thursday.KDVR's drone flew over the scene of the crash, and some vehicles had already been towed away at the time the footage was recorded.While Thursday night’s snow wasn’t the worse the city has seen, icy and wet road conditions across the metro caused issues along major interstates and roads Friday morning. PHOT
  
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• Lettuce recalled in Florida over possible salmonella contamination

  04-11-2022 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) – Kalera Public Limited Company is recalling over 600 cases of lettuce due to concerns that the product could be contaminated with salmonella.According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 633 cases of Krunch, Butter and Romaine whole-head variety lettuces are included in the voluntary recall. Affected lot codes include 001293 and 001294, and can be found on the label.
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• Top cars that are no longer affordable in each state

  04-11-2022 15:31 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- Used car prices have increased as a result of changes in consumer behavior, supply chain issues, and other effects of the pandemic; however, household incomes and wage growth have not grown at the same rate.Albuquerque police make arrest in chop shop bustAccording to the latest iSeeCars.com analysis, these used car price increases have resulted in a 26.7% drop in used car affordability from August 2019 to August 2022. Used Cars That Have Dropped the Most in Affordability in Ea
  
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• PHOTOS: Winter weather leads to snow-covered roads in New Mexico

  04-11-2022 15:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A storm Thursday night brought cold weather and snow to parts of New Mexico. The storm led to snow-packed roads and difficult driving conditions for parts of the state. The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports difficult driving conditions in Gallup and for parts of northern New Mexico. Drivers are urged to use caution while driving through areas impacted by the storm. Storm brings snow to parts of New MexicoBobcat Pass on Friday, November
  
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• Why is there no Powerball winner yet?

  04-11-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Perplexed that it seems no one can win the gigantic $1.5 billion Powerball prize?A big reason is that people aren’t buying as many tickets for each drawing as they did five or six years ago.When fewer people buy tickets, a smaller percentage of the millions of possible number combinations are covered and the likelihood of a winner drops. The next drawing will be held Saturday night.Of course, many people still are playing Powerball and Mega Mill
  
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• Trump signals 2024 announcement could be imminent

  04-11-2022 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Donald Trump is signaling he could declare a 2024 White House bid soon after the midterm elections.Trump sent his clearest signal yet that he intends to announce a reelection campaign during a rally Thursday night in Iowa, the first caucus state in the GOP primary."I will very, very, very probably do it again, OK? Very, very, very probably,” Trump said as a crowd of supporters cheered. "Get ready. That's all I'm telling you. Very soon. Get ready. Get ready."Axios reported
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Chop shop arrest, Charges for killing friend, Storm exits, President Biden visits, River of Lights tickets

  04-11-2022 13:43 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesNovember 3: A look at New Mexico’s early voting numbersResidents unhappy with new developments planned for Tower Pond ParkNew Mexico cremation-alternative business expanding overseasClovis community debates about proposed abortion ordinanceWhat’s happening around New Mexico Nov. 4 – Nov. 10New Mexico legal resources available through state websiteNets suspend Kyrie Irving after ‘failure to disavow antisemitism’Millions of Americans could receive
  
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• Storm that brought snow to parts of New Mexico exits Friday

  04-11-2022 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The low pressure system and associated cold front is pushing across the state this morning. It brought gusty winds, rain, snow, and unseasonably cold temperatures yesterday. The chilly weather will continue through this afternoon, with rain and snow lingering across the Northern Mountains and northeast highlands through the late morning and early afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect through Noon for the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, and southern San Jua
  
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• Storm brings snow to parts of New Mexico

  04-11-2022 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The low pressure system and associated cold front is pushing across the state this morning. It brought gusty winds, rain, snow, and unseasonably cold temperatures yesterday. The chilly weather will continue through this afternoon, with rain and snow lingering across the Northern Mountains and northeast highlands through the late morning and early afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect through Noon for the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, and southern San Jua
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico Nov. 4 – Nov. 10

  04-11-2022 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from November 4 – November 10.Albuquerque
  Nov. 4 – ABQ Artwalk – The Albuquerque Art Walk is a recurring event that takes place monthly on the 1st Friday. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. located in Downtown Albuquerque. Attendees can view independent arts, artists, and other local businesses. It is free to attend.
  Nov. 4 – Sneaker Ball – The ball will include live music, a sneak
  
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• Powerball envy: 5 states remain without lotteries

  04-11-2022 12:13 via krqe.com
  
  WEST POINT, Ga. (AP) — Loretta Williams lives in Alabama but drove to Georgia to buy a lottery ticket for a chance at winning the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot.She was one of many Alabama ticket-buyers flooding across state lines Thursday. The third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people around the country clamoring for a chance to win. But in some of the five states without a lottery, envious bystanders are crossing state lines or sending ticket money across them to friends and
  
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• A Chinese rocket will fall to Earth Friday, and it could be headed for the US

  04-11-2022 11:04 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A massive, 23-ton hunk of Chinese space junk orbiting Earth is expected to make a chaotic return to Earth on Friday, but it's unknown exactly when or where it will come down.According to a report from space.com, the space junk in question comes from the core stage of a Long March 5B rocket, which reached orbit around Earth on Monday to deliver the final module for China's Tiangong space station. Millions of Americans could receive money from the IRS; the deadline to fi
  
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• Clovis community debates about proposed abortion ordinance; many frustrated with issue at-hand

  04-11-2022 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Abortion was the topic of the night in one New Mexico town. Tensions ran high at the Clovis City Commission as close to 200 people packed the chambers to get in on the discussion.Going into the chambers, the Commission heard from both sides of the abortion debate. Residents unhappy with new developments planned for Tower Pond ParkThe proposed ordinance, drafted by Albuquerque and Texas-based lawyers, does not explicitly ban abortion. Rather it draws on a decades-
  
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• Catholic Diocese of Rochester to pay $55m settlement to survivors of clergy abuse

  04-11-2022 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester has reached a $55 million settlement with hundreds of clergy abuse survivors.More than 450 sexual abuse claims were filed in connection with the case against the Diocese over the past three years, many of them in response to the Child Victims Act, which extended the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases. The Diocese filed for bankruptcy in 2019. It was the first in New York State to do so.Under the terms of
  
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• Lobo women's basketball dominate Ft. Lewis in final exhibition game

  04-11-2022 04:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The Duff sisters, LaTora and LaTascya, were two of three players in double figures for New Mexico as the Lobos pummeled Ft. Lewis 95-54 in the final exhibition game before the start of the regular season.
  LaTora scored 13 points, while sister LaTascya scored a dozen. Viane Cumber was the only other Lobo in double figures with 10 points. All but one Lobo scored in the game and it showed. The Lobos had 50 points from the bench compared to 24 from Ft. Lewis.
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• Millions of Americans could receive money from the IRS; the deadline to file is Nov. 17

  04-11-2022 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — If you recently received a letter from the IRS, don’t ignore it; you could be entitled to extra money.The tax agency announced, in mid-October, that it would begin sending out letters to more than 9 million people who may qualify for thousands of dollars worth of stimulus payments and tax credits. Residents unhappy with new developments planned for Tower Pond ParkThe people who may have received the letters were identified by the Treasury's Office of Tax Analysis. Typically,
  
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• Crews finish up nearly month-long trail repair in Gila National Forest

  04-11-2022 03:35 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Wilderness trail crews from Montana worked for nearly a month in New Mexico. They were working to repair a trail in the Gila National Forest.Officials said the 12-mile Crest Trail, which was damaged after the 2012 Whitewater Baldy Fire, had more than 2,300 down trees that had to be cut.Another moose sighting surprises people in New MexicoCrews were made up of members from four Montana national forests. They used only hand tools to remove the trees from the t
  
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• New Mexico cremation-alternative business expanding overseas

  04-11-2022 03:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe-based company that offers an alternative to traditional cremation is expanding. They are making connections with a company in another country.Parting Stone takes ashes from cremations and turns them into solidified stones.Now, the company is partnering with Australian company InvoCare which runs more than 290 funeral homes and 17 cemeteries.Story continues below:
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• Proud Boys 'came to fight' at North Carolina drag brunch

  04-11-2022 02:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANFORD, N.C. (WGHP) — A drag event in North Carolina was disrupted by the appearance of the extremist group the Proud Boys.
  The event, held at Hugger Mugger Brewery in Sanford, was organized by Lindsey Knapp, who operates Sanford Yoga and Community Center. Knapp is an attorney and an army veteran who is the executive director of Combat Sexual Assault, which helps service members and veterans who have experienced retaliation for reporting assaults.The drag brunch was raising money for the
  
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• Nets suspend Kyrie Irving over 'failure to disavow antisemitism'

  04-11-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that Irving is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.”“We were dismayed today, when gi
  
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• Nets suspend Kyrie Irving after 'failure to disavow antisemitism'

  04-11-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (NEXSTAR) — The Brooklyn Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that Irving is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” Nets owner disappointed Irving b
  
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