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• Climate bill boosts Biden's credibility at COP27 as countries look to US to deliver

  10-11-2022 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  This year, President Biden heads to the United Nations climate summit with major legislation to tackle the issue he can trumpet. The passage of the inflation Reduction Act gives Biden something concrete to point to, a sharp contrast to former President Trump’s climate denial. But Biden is also coming to the climate conference in Egypt when much of the world’s attention is on energy security instead, and he may find some countries eager for the U.S. to keep up its status as
  
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• 1986 Challenger shuttle explosion wreckage found on ocean floor

  10-11-2022 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A large section of the destroyed space shuttle Challenger has been found buried in sand at the bottom of the Atlantic, more than three decades after the tragedy that killed a schoolteacher and six others.NASA’s Kennedy Space Center announced the discovery Thursday.“Of course, the emotions come back, right?” said Michael Ciannilli, a NASA manager who confirmed the remnant's authenticity. When he saw the underwater video footage, “My heart
  
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• Truck stolen from Los Ranchos roofing business

  10-11-2022 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A roofing company in Los Ranchos said a thief broke onto their property and stole a truck filled with tools. It happened at Crego Roofing on Fourth near Paseo.Surveillance video shows the thief wandering through the lot, looking through storage containers and buildings before the power was cut. The thief plowed through a fence, getting away with the truck and around $4,000 worth of tools, including some of the worker's personal tools.Story continues below:
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• Study: Albuquerque ranks 29th in national starter home price ranking

  10-11-2022 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new study by realty company Point 2 identifies Albuquerque as the 29th most-expensive city, among the top 50 most populated cities when it comes to buying a starter home. Of course, the study points out the definition of what constitutes a "starter home" has changed over the years. It cites the increasing cost of land, zoning restrictions, and cost of building materials has turned even a modest home purchase into a major undertaking.Story continues below:
  
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• Hobbs still searching for information in fatal hit and run

  10-11-2022 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Hobbs police are looking for a man who may have information on a deadly hit and run. The incident occurred on October 28.The department posted surveillance video from a convenience store showing the man in a dark hoodie and maroon and tan hat. Police have not said if this man is a suspect, but they believe he may know something about the death of 19-year-old Delilah Ybarra. Michelle Martens sentenced for role in Victoria Martens deathYbarra was killed in a crash a
  
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• Hobbs police make arrest in fatal hit and run case

  10-11-2022 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Hobbs police have arrested a man accused of being involved in a hit and run. The incident occurred on October 28.Police said they have arrested Jesus Serrano Rojas, 48, of El Paso, Texas. He is accused of being the driver in a crash that killed 19-year-old Delilah Ybarra. Ybarra was killed at French and Sanger.Michelle Martens sentenced for role in Victoria Martens deathRojas was charged with reckless driving, homicide by vehicle, and accidents involving death or
  
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• NMSU researchers to create telescope for space weather studies

  10-11-2022 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Researchers at New Mexico State University (NMSU) are working to develop a miniature space telescope. It will be attached to a satellite sent up to space.The telescope will be made to capture high-resolution images of the sun. This will help better understand how space weather can interfere with other satellites, GPS signals, and utility grids.Story continues below:
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• Adidas execs discuss future look of Yeezy products without Kanye

  10-11-2022 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Adidas has announced that it will continue selling Yeezy products without the Yeezy name or branding.Bloomberg reported that Adidas plans to sell the products under company branding at the beginning of next year.Adidas owns the rights to the Yeezy product designs and can sell them without using the Yeezy name.When asked during a Wednesday earnings call if Yeezys would simply be rebranded as "Adidas," Adidas AG Chief Financial Officer Harm Ohlmeyer emphasized that the company was t
  
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• 5 areas Americans saw relief from inflation

  10-11-2022 21:53 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Americans are finally seeing some relief from inflation. New consumer price index (CPI) data — a benchmark report used to gauge inflation — released Thursday showed inflation coming down further than economists expected.  While prices still rose a swift 7.7 percent over the past 12 months, the annual inflation rate was less than the 7.9 percent expected by economists and lower than the 8.2 percent rate seen in September. The 0.4 percent monthly incre
  
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• Calmer and Cooler Weather Arrives

  10-11-2022 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Much quieter weather is in store today as the storm system exits the state. However, a cold front draped across New Mexico will slowly move southeast into this afternoon. This will keep temperatures in the 40s across the Four Corners, 50s across Central New Mexico, and 60s/70s across the southeast where the cold front hasn't fully arrived.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: New therapy dog joins Rio Rancho Police DepartmentData Reporting: Albuquerque Police r
  
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• Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook families

  10-11-2022 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Infowars host Alex Jones and his company were ordered by a judge Thursday to pay an extra $473 million for promoting false conspiracy theories about the Sandy Hook school massacre, bringing the total judgment against him in a lawsuit filed by the victims’ families to a staggering $1.44 billion. VIDEO: APD helps man with broken down car, ends up arresting himConnecticut Judge Barbara Bellis imposed the punitive damages on the Infowars host and Free Speech System
  
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• Reward offered for info about mail carrier robberies in Albuquerque

  10-11-2022 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are looking for suspects accused in separate robberies of USPS letter carries in Albuquerque. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 in each incident, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects involved. Albuquerque duo accused of killing man over parking spotIn one of the robberies, authorities say a USPS letter carrier was robbed near the intersection of Cairo Dr. and Key West Dr.
  
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• American Diabetes Association calls for awareness

  10-11-2022 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The American Diabetes Association says diabetes an epidemic in New Mexico. With November being National Diabetes Awareness Month it's the ideal time to raise awareness about prevention and treatment. Optum New Mexico provides tips when choosing the best Medicare programThe American Diabetes Association says over 200,000 people in New Mexico have diabetes. With an estimated 53,000 people who have diabetes and don't even know it. 90-95% have type 2 diabetes. W
  
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• Is the American flag flown at half-staff on Veterans Day?

  10-11-2022 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Each year on Nov. 11, Americans nationwide honor military heroes and their service to our country on Veterans Day. On this national holiday, you may be wondering how to fly your flag to properly mark the day.
  An amendment that was adopted into U.S. law in 1942 provides the rules for using and displaying the Star-Spangled Banner nationwide.According to United States Code, unlike on Memorial Day, "when the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only," on Vet
  
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• Albuquerque duo accused of killing man over parking spot

  10-11-2022 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A couple has been arrested for the murder of a man in northeast Albuquerque. Emery Gallegos and Savannah Davis, both 19-years-old are accused of killing 65-year-old William Lee Vencill in September over a dispute about a parking spot at the Mission Hills apartment complex where they lived.Story continues below:
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• 100K strollers recalled after reports of frames cracking, hurting children

  10-11-2022 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WXIN) -- More than 100,000 strollers are being recalled after several reports of the frames cracking and injuring children using them.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves Mockingbird Single-to-Double Strollers. These strollers were sold at Target stores nationwide as well as multiple online stores from March 2020 through September 2022.The recall includes strollers with a lot number between 20091 and 22602. They are made of aluminum and are black or silver in
  
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• WisePies and Make A Wish team up to make 'WishPies'

  10-11-2022 19:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – WiseChoice Foods LLC along with Make-A-Wish have teamed up to launch "WishPies," a limited edition dessert pizza. This special pizza was created to fundraise and help grant more wishes during the holiday season. Visit Albuquerque highlights November eventsSales of the dessert pizza will help grant wishes for children battling critical-illnesses. The pizzas will be sold exclusively at Walmart. The 'WishPie' by WisePies Pizza is a cinnamon apple drizzle desser
  
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• Albuquerque Coin Club to hos Fall Great Southwest Coin Expo

  10-11-2022 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Coin Club will host its Fall Great Southwest Coin Expo this weekend. Former Albuquerque Coin Club president Phil Vitale and Vice President Matt Peacock talked about the history of greenbacks.Keshet Dance Company presents ‘Hevel’Until the Civil War, all US currency was Gold & Silver coinage. The need for money to finance the war with the South drove the Lincoln administration to issue paper money that was not backed w
  
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• Albuquerque Coin Club: Fall Great Southwest Coin Expo

  10-11-2022 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Coin Club will be hosting its Fall Great Southwest Coin Expo this weekend. Former Albuquerque Coin Club president Phil Vitale and Vice President Matt Peacock talked about the history of greenbacks.Keshet Dance Company presents ‘Hevel’Until the Civil War, all US currency was Gold & Silver coinage. The need for money to finance the war with the South drove the Lincoln administration to issue paper money that was not ba
  
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• Albuquerque Police search for teen accused in shooting

  10-11-2022 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding 18-year-old Damion Phillip Luis Gallegos aka "Rage." A warrant has been issued for his arrest and he is wanted on multiple charges. APD cites drivers for leaving cars running in the coldAPD says officers responded to a crash near Lomas Blvd. and 2nd St. They say all three people in the car were taken to University of New Mexico Hospital for injuries related to the crash and one was a gunsho
  
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• AAA: New Mexico gas prices see slight drop

  10-11-2022 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – AAA announced Thursday that New Mexico's average price for a gallon of gas saw a slight drop from last week. According to the company's Weekend Gas Watch, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $3.54, about one cent less than this time last week and 17 cents more than this time last year.Story continues below:
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• These 8 retailers are offering discounts for veterans on Veterans Day

  10-11-2022 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Veterans Day is Nov. 11The last two months of the year, life kicks into overdrive. There is an abundance of activities, such as elections, holidays, celebrations, traveling and more. But none of these would be possible without the service of men and women in our armed forces. Veterans Day is the day set aside to honor all who have served this country, whether in times of war or peace. It always falls on Nov. 11.What is
  
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• Albuquerque Police to discuss police shooting trends

  10-11-2022 17:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following a deadly police shooting early Thursday morning, Albuquerque Police is slated to discuss the trends of police shooting cases in a news conference this morning. The news conference, which was first announced Wednesday afternoon (before Thursday's incident), is expected to be lead by Chief Harold Medina.
  KRQE News 13 will livestream APD's news conference here on his page. Coverage is expected to begin around 10 a.m. What’s next for Albuque
  
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• Albuquerque Police releases extensive stats on police shooting cases

  10-11-2022 17:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Amid the continued settlement agreement with the Department of Justice, Albuquerque Police has released a comprehensive look at the statistics behind the department's police shooting cases over the last five years. According to data released by APD in a news conference Thursday morning, officers have been involved in 54 shooting cases since 2018.The presentation carried additional significance Thursday morning, as several of its officers were involved i
  
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• Michelle Martens to be sentenced for role in Victoria Martens death

  10-11-2022 16:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Michelle Martens, the mother of 10-year-old Victoria Martens who was murdered in 2016, is set to be sentenced Thursday for her role in the crime. Victoria was murdered and then dismembered inside her westside apartment in 2016. 
  Victoria Martens Related Coverage ➛Michelle Martens faces between 12 to 15 years for her role. She took a plea deal to one charge of reckless child abuse resulting in death. Fabian Gonzales and Jessica Kelley have bo
  
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• Michelle Martens sentenced for role in Victoria Martens death

  10-11-2022 16:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Michelle Martens, the mother of 10-year-old Victoria Martens who was murdered in 2016, was sentenced Thursday for her role in the crime. She faced 12 to 15 years as part of a plea agreement made soon after her daughter's murder in 2016.
  Prosecutors did ask for 15 years Thursday but recognized her more minor role in all this. Martens attorney argued that she should get 12 years and 50% good time for the six years she's already spent behind bars. The judge did
  
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• Top, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe in toy hall of fame

  10-11-2022 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The National Toy Hall of Fame's new honorees include an object dating to ancient times, a line of muscle-bound action figures and an iconic art set whose medium is colorful pegs. The hall on Thursday announced the top, Masters of the Universe and Lite-Brite as this year's inductees.The trio was chosen from a field of 12 finalists that also included bingo, Breyer Horses, Catan, Nerf, the piñata, Phase 10, Pound Puppies, Rack-O and Spirograph. Registration for t
  
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• Federal grand jury indicts suspect in Paul Pelosi attack

  10-11-2022 15:28 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A federal grand jury has indicted the suspect in custody for the violent attack of Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), on charges of assault and attempted kidnapping.Nancy Pelosi was in Washington, D.C., when the suspect, 42-year-old California man David DePape, allegedly broke into the Speaker’s San Francisco home and attacked 82-year-old Paul Pelosi with a hammer. DePape told authorities that he entered the Pelosi home on a “suicide
  
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• CMA Awards: 2022 Winners

  10-11-2022 15:08 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NEXSTAR) – See the full list of winners from Country Music’s Biggest Night™ at the 56th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. PHOTOS: CMA Awards 2020CMA Entertainer of the YearWINNER: Luke CombsMiranda LambertChris StapletonCarrie UnderwoodMorgan WallenFemale Vocalist of the YearLainey Wilson accepts the Female Vocalist of the Year award onstage at The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mich
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Controversial book, Second Congressional district race, Colder temperatures, Therapy dog, Magic show

  10-11-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top StoriesOfficer-involved shooting leaves one dead in downtown AlbuquerqueAPD cites drivers for leaving cars running in the coldHobbs adopts new abortion ordinanceLawsuit sheds light on 2018 rape case involving childHow has New Mexico’s House of Representatives changed?Signing day – where New Mexico’s top athletes are goingWhen will we know who controls the House? Five takeawaysTaliban official: Women banned from Afghanistan’s gymsThursday's Five Facts[1] Cit
  
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• US inflation eased to 7.7% over past 12 months

  10-11-2022 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Price increases moderated in the United States last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing as the economy slows and consumers grow more cautious.Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday. The year-over-year gain was the smallest since January. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, “core” inflation rose 6.3% in the pa
  
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• Much colder temperatures arrive in New Mexico

  10-11-2022 14:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is chillier and partly cloudy. There is patchy fog in Lea County, near Hobbs, to watch out for during the morning commute. Skies will become mostly sunny by the afternoon, and winds will stay lighter today.Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Submissions to be accepted soon for ‘Visit Las Cruces Stories’Crime: New Mexico man takes plea deal for 7th DWI chargeAlbuquerque: UNM students on edge following structure fire at abandoned fratern
  
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• Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in downtown Albuquerque

  10-11-2022 14:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating after an officer-involved shooting Thursday morning left one man dead in downtown Albuquerque. APD Chief of Police Harold Medina says the suspect lunged at officers with a knife when he was shot. City councilor wants investigation of Albuquerque pandemic bookMedina said the suspect was involved in a disturbance earlier Wednesday morning. He said around 9 a.m. Wednesday, officers were called to a bank to
  
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• How has New Mexico's House of Representatives changed?

  10-11-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — With election night over, you might be wondering how the results change the balance of power within the New Mexico Legislature. Many seats in the House of Representatives remain unchanged, but there will be a few new legislators taking seats.Overall, the balance of power hasn't shifted significantly in favor of one party or another in the 2022 election, so Democrats are likely to continue to hold the majority vote. Republicans gained two seats in the New Mex
  
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• Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'

  10-11-2022 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said it began withdrawing troops from the strategic Ukrainian city of Kherson on Thursday, in a potential turning point in the grinding war, but a Ukrainian official warned that Russian land mines could render it a “city of death.”Kyiv acknowledged Moscow’s forces had no choice but to flee Kherson but remained cautious, fearing an ambush. With Ukrainian officials tight-lipped about their assessments of the situation and reporters not present, i
  
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• Russia says troops begin to withdraw from key Ukrainian city

  10-11-2022 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said its troops began pulling out of a strategic Ukrainian city on Thursday amid growing signs it was following through on a retreat that would mark a turning point in the grinding war.Ukrainian officials acknowledged Moscow’s forces had no choice but to flee Kherson but remained cautious, fearing an ambush. It was difficult to know what was happening in the industrial port city, from which tens of thousands have fled in recent weeks and where remaining re
  
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• What's open and closed on Veterans Day?

  10-11-2022 11:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) — Friday will mark the nation's 103rd observance of Veterans Day, honoring members of the armed forces who served our country.Across America, many businesses, schools and federal offices will be closed for the holiday. Here is a list of what will be open and closed on Nov. 11: Community gives back and surprises veteran known for Christmas displaysPost OfficesThe United States Postal Service will be closed, but if you have something you really need to ship, you can still do that via
  
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• Taliban official: Women banned from Afghanistan's gyms

  10-11-2022 10:34 via krqe.com
  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban are banning women from using gyms in Afghanistan, an official in Kabul said Thursday, the religious group's latest edict cracking down on women's rights and freedoms since they took power more than a year ago.The Taliban overran the country last year, seizing power in August 2021. They have banned girls from middle school and high school, despite initial promises to the contrary, restricted women from most fields of employment, and ordered them to wear
  
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• Higher wind gusts weaken west, continue east overnight

  10-11-2022 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It was another blustery day across the state with widespread wind gusts 40-60 mph for northern and central New Mexico. Peak gusts even broke 60 mph in Raton this afternoon. The high wind is moving out of western NM and into the east tonight. Overnight, still expect some very windy conditions east of the mountains. Thankfully, these gusts will calm down somewhat Thursday.
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• City councilor wants investigation of Albuquerque pandemic book

  10-11-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis is calling for a formal investigation into a book commissioned by the city, chronicling the mayor's handling of the pandemic and racial tensions of 2020. It comes as we are getting a look at just how much the city shelled out for the book “City at the Crossroads.” It's a story about the struggle the city of Albuquerque faced during the pandemic, commissioned and paid for by the city.KRQE first told you about t
  
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• Sensory-inclusive magic show teaches kids tricks

  10-11-2022 05:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An illusionist in Albuquerque is making sure kids with special needs are able to join in the fun. Dr. Kevin Spencer is known for his work with children who have intellectual or developmental delays.At Wednesday's event, children learned a magic trick and then had to perform it in front of an audience. Spencer says it's a great way to boost their confidence and self-expression.Story continues below:
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• Hobbs adopts new abortion ordinance

  10-11-2022 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico city has adopted an ordinance meant to stop abortion providers from setting up shop. The Hobbs City Commission approved the measure on Monday.Like a similar ordinance proposed in Clovis, it does not ban abortion outright. Instead, it draws on a decades-old federal law still on the books, prohibiting supplies or medications needed for abortion from being sent through the mail. What does the Supreme Court’s abortion decision mean for New Mexico?Cr
  
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• Santa Fe fire shuts down roads

  10-11-2022 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire shut down roads in Santa Fe for several hours Wednesday. The afternoon fire was just off Paseo de Peralta and Otero Street in a building under renovation.Story continues below:
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• Las Cruces police seek missing person from 2021

  10-11-2022 04:01 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces police are asking for help finding 33-year-old Geoffrey Spangler, who disappeared a year ago. They say he was last seen in November 2021 at White Sands Missile Range while his car was found in December north of El Paso at a state park. Department of Public Safety connects family members of missing people with state resourcesPolice were told he had planned to travel to Ruidoso before he was reported missing. Anyone with information is asked to conta
  
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• Downtown Albuquerque to see closures for Alvarado Square work

  10-11-2022 03:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drivers in Downtown Albuquerque will need to pay attention to planned closures of Silver Avenue for the next 10 months. Bernalillo County is renovating Alvarado Square, which includes replacing windows to make the building more energy efficient. Bernalillo County to install energy-efficient windows at Alvarado SquareThe county says Silver from 4th to 5th streets will be closed periodically through the end of June during the replacement and they ask drivers t
  
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• Gov. Lujan Grisham heads to Egypt for climate conference

  10-11-2022 03:43 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is scheduled to speak at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt. The governor will leave New Mexico Friday to attend the second week of the conference.Story continues below:
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• Signing day - where New Mexico's top athletes are going

  10-11-2022 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High school athletes are committing to continue their athletic and academic careers at the next level. Many student athletes in New Mexico signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, and plenty are going to the Division I level.Story continues below:
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• Lawsuit sheds light on 2018 rape case involving child

  10-11-2022 03:21 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new lawsuit is shedding light on a 2018 rape case involving a child, and Santa Fe Police are accused of losing key evidence. The lawsuit claims, in part, a detective’s negligence led to prosecutors letting the suspect off with far lesser charges.“It doesn't happen often and it's horrible when it does. When a kit is lost it's a sad day for that person,” said Connie Monahan. Suspect in Albuquerque rape cold case arraigned on new chargesMo
  
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• Sports Desk: Lobo basketball adds nationally ranked recruit

  10-11-2022 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the signing period for high school athletes beginning on Wednesday, the UNM basketball team added some talent. Dallas, Texas native Jadyn Toppin joins the Lobos after a star-studded high school career. The 6'9" forward is nationally ranked as one of the top 60 players according to Maxpreps.“We are excited about the addition of Jadyn Toppin," coach Pitino said. "I think he is a really skilled big man who is very versatile and plays extremely hard.
  
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• APD cites drivers for leaving cars running in the cold

  10-11-2022 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As part of its work to reduce car thefts across the city, the Albuquerque Police Department is reminding drivers they could be in trouble for leaving their cars idling as it is against the law. With cooler weather approaching, some drivers have admitted to warming up their vehicles in the morning – leaving them unattended – but some Albuquerque drivers tell KRQE they don't think they should be ticketed for it. Albuquerque police make arrest in ch
  
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