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• DMT, magic mushrooms decriminalization vote passed by Coloradans

  11-11-2022 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (AP) — Colorado voters have passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for people 21 and older and to create state-regulated “healing centers." At those centers, participants can experience the drug under supervision.Colorado becomes the second state, after Oregon, to vote to establish a regulated system for substances like psilocybin and psilocin, the hallucinogens found in some mushrooms. The initiative, which would take effect in 2024, also
  
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• Rio Rancho hosts annual Veterans Day Parade for community

  11-11-2022 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Cities and towns across the country are honoring the service and sacrifice of our military veterans. This Veterans Day also marks the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.To note the day nationally, Kamala Harris laid the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Veteran receives car from Albuquerque nonprofitLocally, however, people of all ages gathered in Rio Rancho to honor local
  
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• Griffin, Dubois have heated exchange at Otero County Commission meeting

  11-11-2022 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Things got ugly at the Otero County Commission meeting Thursday when Couy Griffin faced off with the woman appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to replace him. "Evening, morning, commissioners. Couy Griffin – duly elected and legitimate county commissioner of District 2. As well as founder of Cowboys For Trump, and I'd like to just start out by saying, looking up here at you, Stephanie, in this seat, is a total disgrace," Griffin said.That face-off be
  
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• Environmental Protection Agency announces plan to expand methane rule

  11-11-2022 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  President Joe Biden spoke at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt. There, he addressed the country's effort to prevent oil and gas industry methane leaks.In the past, researchers identified one of the largest methane hotspots in the country in northwest New Mexico in the Four Corners Area. The Director of the Sierra Club, Rio Grande Chapter, Camilla Feibelman said, “Methane, unfortunately, is a very potent greenhouse gas. It is 86 times more potent over a
  
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• Warrant issued for man suspected of shooting person outside Albuquerque restaurant

  11-11-2022 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a restaurant customer accused of murder. The death took place during a shooting that happened on October 28 outside the Wingstop at San Mateo and Zuni. AR-15, $21,000+ worth of gear stolen from unlocked State Police patrol carEmployees said they saw a transient who frequents the area walk up to a customer and saw an exchange of words, which they believe to be a panhandling encounter. After that, they claimed to see that
  
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• Red River recognized for best digital campaign

  11-11-2022 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) – After investing more in themselves, the town of Red River is being recognized by the New Mexico Hospitality Association. The town won the best digital campaign in the state of New Mexico after submitting six marketing campaigns for the award.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Salvation Army lends helping hand to Acoma Pueblo communityCrime: Truck stolen from Los Ranchos roofing businessKRQE Invstigates: AR-15, $21,000+ worth of gear stolen from unlocked State
  
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• Veteran receives car from Albuquerque nonprofit

  11-11-2022 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque veteran now has a new set of wheels thanks to a local nonprofit. Leslie Ramsay served as an aircraft fuel mechanic and spent much of her service stationed in Okinawa.Friday, Ramsay was surprised with a donated 2009 Dodge Caliber by Heroes Walk Among Us, the first car she's been able to call her own in seven years. "I'm floored right now," says Ramsay. "They gave me freedom today, the ability to support my family, myself." Program aimed to help
  
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• Veterans Day: How Texas is improving access to medical cannabis

  11-11-2022 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — With thousands of Texans using medical cannabis, Texas’ Department of Public Safety is looking to expand and improve the state’s Compassionate Use Program (CUP).On Thursday, the state launched a working group under the regulatory division of the program, aimed at finding ways to improve with input from patients, physicians and other stakeholders.The CUP is an online registry of qualified physicians who can prescribe low THC to patients with specific medical c
  
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• New survey reveals misunderstandings about veterans

  11-11-2022 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  NATIONAL (WEHT) - Officials say the new CVN Military 101 Survey reveals that Americans’ overall knowledge about the U.S. military and veterans is low.Officials say Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members and military families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, is challenging Americans to gain a better understanding about veterans and the military community with a&n
  
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• DOJ: Texas pastor arrested on child pornography charges

  11-11-2022 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – A Round Rock pastor was arrested by the FBI on child pornography charges Wednesday, the United States Department of Justice announced.David Lloyd Walther, 56, of Georgetown, was accused of knowingly searching for, downloading, distributing and possessing child pornography, according to the DOJ.A criminal complaint filed in Austin federal court said Walther downloaded and made child pornography available using BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer file-sharing network. New M
  
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• World Cup of Beer: Get paid to taste beer from around the globe and watch soccer

  11-11-2022 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) -- If watching games on the soccer pitch has you reaching for a cold one, you could be the perfect candidate for a unique job meant to celebrate the 2022 World Cup.BonusFinder is looking for a World Cup Beer Tester, who, along with $500, will get a brand new TV they can use to watch one of the world's biggest sporting events.The job requires you to sip your way through 32 beers from around the world and rank your favorites in a BonusFinder blog.The best ‘beer towns’ to visit a
  
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• Winter chill across New Mexico

  11-11-2022 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It feels like winter stepping out on this Friday, with a few snow flurries falling across the northern mountains and northeast highlands early this afternoon. Most of this activity will continue to wane over the next few hours, giving way to more sunshine. Calm conditions and a good amount of sunshine will continue into this weekend.
  Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: Christmas tree sales in Lincoln National Forest begin soonCrime: Michelle Martens sentenced for r
  
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• 'Survivor' winner voted to Kentucky Legislature

  11-11-2022 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- The tribe -- nay, the voters -- have spoken, and a previous winner of the reality TV game show "Survivor" has snagged a seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
  If you're an avid viewer of "Survivor," you may remember Season 37 of the show, "Survivor: David vs. Goliath." That season, following surprising twists and various challenges, Nick Wilson, a public defender from Kentucky, was declared the winner and named the Sole Survivor.
  Now Wilson has another victory to add to his
  
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• New Mexico's government pays millions for unused office space

  11-11-2022 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state is paying millions in rent for unused office space, according to an analysis by the Legislative Finance Committee. In some cases, entire buildings are unused, according to the committee.The state's Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) regularly evaluates the cost of operations and programs across the state. In their latest newsletter, they highlight that the state is paying up to $18 million for unused space across multiple state agencies. Much of
  
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• Artisan Market is back in Albuquerque and bigger than ever

  11-11-2022 19:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Nex Mexico Holiday market is making its comeback thanksgiving weekend. The New Mexico artisan market is a three-day shopping experience in Albuquerque that honors our state's tradition of the community marketplace, by putting on an event that brings together artisans and art lovers.This year is their first year back, due to the pandemic the market had to stop. They are excited to bring this three-day market back just in time for the holidays. People can expe
  
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• International Western Music Association being held in Albuquerque

  11-11-2022 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The International Western Music Association convention is happening this weekend. It has held its flagship conference in Albuquerque since 2005. It is an opportunity for artists from all parts of the US, Canada, and overseas to join fellow artists in celebrating and performing western music.What’s happening around New Mexico Nov. 11 – Nov. 18Nearly 100 artists are participating this weekend. An all-day show that will lead to a concert each night.
  
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• National Adopt a Senior Pet Month

  11-11-2022 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With November being National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, now is the perfect time to adopt, especially for New Mexico's older population. According to the CDC, seniors, and people in general, reap phycological and physical benefits from owning a pet. Optum New Mexico provides tips when choosing the best Medicare programMany of the health benefits come from the increase in physical activity seniors get from owning pets. Regular walks from owning a dog and mental
  
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• Biden admin stops accepting student loan forgiveness applications

  11-11-2022 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Biden administration announced on Friday it would stop accepting student loan forgiveness applications after a federal judge ruled against the program on Thursday. The site that previously led to the student loan applications now shows a message titled “Student Loan Debt Relief Is Blocked.”“[A]t this time, we are not accepting applications,” the site reads, explaining the pause is due to the court ruling in Texas. The site go
  
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• Kevin Conroy, voice of Batman, dies at 66

  11-11-2022 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Kevin Conroy, the voice of Batman in the classic cartoon "Batman: The Animated Series," has died, friends and Warner Bros. Discovery have confirmed. He was 66.According to friend and fellow voice actor Diane Pershing, Conroy died Thursday after being ill. Pershing memorialized Conroy in a Facebook post on Friday morning, confirming the news.In a statement given to Batman-News.com, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed Conroy's death as well, saying the "beloved actor" died
  
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• Watermelon-smashing comedian Gallagher dead at 76

  11-11-2022 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Standup comedian Gallagher, perhaps best known for smashing watermelons as part of his act, has died at age 76, his manager confirmed to multiple media outlets.Born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., he died of organ failure in hospice care in Palm Springs, California, TMZ reports.Gallagher shot to fame in the 1970s after appearing on late-night television shows, including “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”Comedian Gallagher is shown during an interview with host Johnny Car
  
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• 300K portable generators recalled after finger amputations reported

  11-11-2022 16:19 via krqe.com
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (WXIN) -- More than 300,000 portable generators are being recalled over amputation and crushing risks.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves 6500-watt and 8000-watt Generac, HomeLink and DR brands of portable generators. They were sold at major home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online.Generac Power Systems owns the DR and Homelink brands.The CPSC says the recalled generators have gasoline-powered engines that are used to generate electric
  
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• What your vehicle needs before winter snow and ice hits

  11-11-2022 16:11 via krqe.com
  
  JOPLIN, Mo. — With the possibility of the first snowfall this season just around the corner, vehicle maintenance experts say now is the best time to prepare your car. There's no getting around winter, so instead of dreading it, prepare for it by checking out what your car needs, in order to gear up for cold, wet, winter driving conditions. Freeze warnings for parts of New Mexico, storm coming at end of weekendVehicle mechanics agree that it's best to winterize your car before the first fla
  
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• Biden expected to announce stronger proposed methane regulations for oil and gas at climate conference

  11-11-2022 16:09 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden is expected to announce a proposal for stronger regulations on the oil and gas sector aimed at controlling emissions of a planet warming gas called methane.  Have New Mexico’s U.S. House districts ever been all blue?The stronger methane regulations are part of a slew of climate-related actions that Biden is expected to announce during his trip to the COP27 global climate summit in Egypt. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) projects that in 2030, the requirem
  
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• Top 10 cars that hold their value the best

  11-11-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- Used cars have never held their residual value better, with 5-year and 3-year depreciation rates hitting unprecedented levels. Study: Albuquerque ranks 29th in national starter home price rankingSummary Jeep Wrangler remains the best vehicle for holding its value, while overall five-year depreciation for new cars drops from 40 percent in 2021 to 33 percent in 2022Looking at three-year depreciation shows a mere 17 percent decline in value, the smallest drop on record, with some
  
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• Who will replace Raúl Torrez as Bernalillo County District Attorney?

  11-11-2022 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — After winning the November election, Raúl Torrez will soon take over as New Mexico's Attorney General. But who takes over his spot as the lead prosecutor for crime in Albuquerque and the state's most populous county?The Bernalillo County district attorney is broadly responsible for taking criminals to court and putting them behind bars. The district attorney sits across the courtroom from the states public defenders and private attorneys who defend th
  
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• Stimulus checks and other payments: IRS sending letters to millions as deadline looms

  11-11-2022 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - If you receive a letter from the Internal Revenue Service don't panic, it could mean there is money waiting to be claimed.The IRS announced in mid-October that it is trying to contact over 9 million people who are still owed stimulus payments, the Earned Income Tax Credit, or the Child Tax Credit.Thieves steal an ATM machine from Nob Hill grocery store"The IRS wants to remind potentially eligible people, especially families, that they may qualify for these valuable tax credits," said
  
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• 900 Venezuelans to stay in tents by Rio Grande despite cold

  11-11-2022 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  JUAREZ, Mexico (Border Report) – The U.S. congressional elections are over, but the Venezuelan migrants camped in tents on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande are not moving.Several migrants last month told Border Report they intended to stay at the camp in hopes the Biden administration would again exempt Venezuelan nationals from Title 42 expulsions after the midterms. Once that happened, they planned to cross the river, surrender to the U.S. Border Patrol and request asylum.“That w
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Sentence handed down, New job in education, Cold day, ATM theft, Online museum sale

  11-11-2022 14:47 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesAR-15, $21,000+ worth of gear stolen from unlocked State Police patrol carHave New Mexico’s U.S. House districts ever been all blue?4 arrested in Santa Fe Target shoplifting bustParents angry after 44 students at La Cueva High School get parking ticketsWhat’s happening around New Mexico Nov. 11 – Nov. 18Vasquez says he’s ready to work for New Mexicans after tight CD2 raceFederal judge strikes down Biden student debt relief programTweets with racial slu
  
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• Freeze warnings for parts of New Mexico, storm coming at end of weekend

  11-11-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is freezing across the state. Most spots are below freezing, with temperatures in the teens and 20s in northern New Mexico, and 30s and 40s in southern New Mexico. A backdoor cold front continues to bring higher winds and low clouds to the east plains. The winds will die down today, and the clouds will dissipate by this afternoon. The rest of the state is waking up to clear skies and will stay sunny throughout the day. Temperatures will be very ch
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico Nov. 11 – Nov. 18

  11-11-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from November 11 – November 18.AlbuquerqueNov. 11 – Veterans Day – The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will be hosting a Veterans Day event at IPCC Courtyard from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They will be posting colors by Acoma Pueblo Legion Post #116, followed by the National Anthem. Cultural dances will take place, and refreshments and cookies will be available. Veterans can get in for free.
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• Have New Mexico's U.S. House districts ever been all blue?

  11-11-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — With the post-election announcement that Democrat Gabe Vasquez won the election for New Mexico's southern congressional district, the state's representation in the U.S. House of Representatives is turning completely blue in 2023. But it's not the first time.Since 1983, New Mexico has been represented by three representatives in the U.S. House. That was when the state's 3rd Congressional District was created, covering northern New Mexico. In all of the years that Ne
  
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• Tweets with racial slurs soar since Musk took over, according to report

  11-11-2022 13:21 via krqe.com
  
  Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity, a digital civil rights group reported Thursday.Researchers at the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that the number of tweets containing one of several different racial slurs soared in the week after Musk bought Twitter.A racial epithet used to attack Black people was found more th
  
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• Here's where to get Veterans Day deals, discounts and freebies

  11-11-2022 13:11 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) — Veterans Day is one way Americans can honor and thank those who served their country, and offering service personnel deals and discounts to mark the holiday is another.The majority of specials will require a valid ID, so be sure to keep it handy. Also, keep in mind that not all deals or discounts are publicized, so it never hurts to ask.Here's a list of restaurants, businesses and attractions that are offering veteran specials:Dining DealsStarbucksStarbucks is offering a free tall
  
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• New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department aims to recruit Indigenous or bilingual teachers

  11-11-2022 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico colleges are getting money from the state to recruit Indigenous and bilingual early education teachers. Millions have been allocated for this initiative.
  The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is awarding $7 million in grants to seven colleges in the state. Parents angry after 44 students at La Cueva High School get parking ticketsThe goal is to recruit people from Indigenous and bilingual communities, train them, and have them re
  
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• Vasquez says he's ready to work for New Mexicans after tight CD2 race

  11-11-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Gabe Vasquez is still taking it all in after winning New Mexico's Second Congressional District (CD2) by a little more than a thousand votes, "I think the voters of this district spoke. We spent so much time on the road building relationships with communities all across this huge district and so clearly it paid off."
  The former Las Cruces city councilor and a first-generation American will be taking the seat come January, "It felt really nice yesterday to see the r
  
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• Abraham Perez hopes to shine at Saturday Night Fights

  11-11-2022 05:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Abraham Perez has kept himself busy in the ring this year with five fights. The 5-0 Perez is ready for a sixth battle. He will get that on the Saturday Night Fights card at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero this weekend.
  The former team USA Olympic alternate will face David Vargas Zamora in a 112 pound bout. Vargas Zamora will go into the fight with a 6-1 record. At five feet and two inches, Perez will be at a disadvantage against the lefty when it comes to rea
  
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• Former educator who served prison time for embezzlement has new education job

  11-11-2022 05:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  After a stint in federal prison for reportedly embezzling millions from the charter schools he founded, an Albuquerque man is out. As it turns out, he is once again working as an educator.Scott Glasrud is a name many might remember, especially in Albuquerque’s education community. In 2014, Glasrud was investigated for stealing millions of dollars from a group of charter schools he started known as the Southwest Learning Center. He worked for thes
  
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• New Mexico Indian Affairs' cabinet secretary leaving the job

  11-11-2022 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Indian Affairs Department’s cabinet secretary will be leaving her job at the end of this month.Lynn Trujillo was appointed to the position by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in January 2019. Salvation Army lends helping hand to Acoma Pueblo community“Lynn has been an essential part of our efforts to better support, partner with, and invest in tribal communities across the state,” Lujan Grisham said in a statement Thursday announcing Trujil
  
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• US providing abortion access for detained migrant youths

  11-11-2022 03:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. government took steps Thursday to ensure that pregnant migrant youths who are in its custody but not accompanied by parents can access abortion services by assigning them to shelters in states that still allow the procedure.Pregnant migrants under 18 who want an abortion should also be provided transportation, if necessary, from states such as Texas, where abortion is largely banned, to a state where it is legal, according to the written guidance from the Off
  
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• VIDEO: 2 men dressed as maintenance workers swipe ATM from Tampa hotel

  11-11-2022 03:41 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Security camera video caught two men in the act of stealing an ATM from a Tampa hotel while dressed as maintenance workers, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Yvette Herrell concedes race for CD2 seat to Gabe VasquezCrime: VIDEO: APD helps man with broken down car, ends up arresting himData Reporting: How do the results of New Mexico’s governor’s race compare to 2020 presidential numbers?Albuquerqu
  
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• 'Determined to get her home': President Biden hopes to get Brittney Griner released from Russia

  11-11-2022 03:31 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — With midterm elections in the rearview mirror, U.S. leaders are hopeful they can bring Brittney Griner home.The basketball star was arrested for drug possession at a Russian airport in February and later sentenced to 9 years in prison. Her lawyers say she is serving that sentence inside of a Russian labor camp. U.S. officials have accused Russia of using her as a political pawn and have been trying to negotiate her release.  Brittney Griner spends 32nd birt
  
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• Thieves steal an ATM machine from Nob Hill grocery store

  11-11-2022 03:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thieves broke into a local grocery store and ripped out an ATM. The ATM was dragged down residential streets.We do not know the exact time thieves broke into La Montañita Co-op, but they were able to wrap something around the ATM machine inside the store and dragged it out. There’s still limited information about the incident. It’s unknown how much money was inside the machine when it was stolen, but it had just been re-filled with mo
  
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• Sports Desk: Lobos to host South Alabama

  11-11-2022 03:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team is set to play their second game of the regular season on Friday night when they host South Alabama. It's still early in the season, and teams are still searching for their identity."You don't know what to expect early," coach Pitino said. "Scouting isn't really in play, you don't have a lot of film. Teams are going to throw a lot at you. You got to be able to adjust to playing in a system different than what you been going aga
  
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• Federal judge strikes down Biden student debt relief program

  11-11-2022 02:45 via krqe.com
  
  A federal judge struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on Thursday, declaring it unlawful.District Judge Mark Pittman, a Trump appointee, ruled that the program, which would have provided borrowers with up to $20,000 in student loan relief, was “an unconstitutional exercise of Congress’s legislative power.” The Biden administration has argued that it has authority to forgive student loans under the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Stu
  
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• Parents angry after 44 students at La Cueva High School get parking tickets

  11-11-2022 02:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Parents are angry after students were ticketed for parking across the street from their school. The issue allegedly involved students from La Cueva High School. Parents said the street needs more “no parking” signs. The administration at La Cueva said they've run out of parking passes for students. Due to the lack of passes, students have been parking along Wilshire. A total of 44 students received tickets Wednesday. "The only opti
  
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• AR-15, $21,000+ worth of gear stolen from unlocked State Police patrol car

  11-11-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A convicted felon broke into a New Mexico State Police Officer’s patrol car and stole more than $21,000 worth of police gear, including his AR-15 rifle. Detectives spent days trying to track it down, but it would take an accused serial shoplifter to crack their case and lead them to their gear.Latest from KRQE Investigates
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• $12K worth of items stolen from Denver Nugget player's Indianapolis hotel room

  11-11-2022 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — A police report reveals that NBA star Michael Porter Jr. had thousands of dollars worth of items and cash stolen from his Indianapolis hotel room the night before he was set to play against the Pacers.
  Porter, who plays for the Denver Nuggets, filed the police report on Tuesday evening after flying into the city and booking a hotel room in the Conrad Indianapolis, located just off Monument Circle on Washington Street. AR-15, $21,000+ worth of gear stolen from unlocked
  
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• Salvation Army lends helping hand to Acoma Pueblo community

  11-11-2022 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ACOMA PUEBLO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Salvation Army is stepping up to help the people of Acoma after a drawn-out water outage. The community has faced ongoing outages since its main water line failed two weeks ago.They've had to contend with power issues as well. That's left the schools closed along with some medical facilities.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Yvette Herrell concedes race for CD2 seat to Gabe VasquezCrime: VIDEO: APD helps man with broken down car, ends up arresting himD
  
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• Coldest air of the season moving in

  11-11-2022 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  A pattern of cold air will be lingering around for the next several days. This is part of an active pattern that will also try to bring more moisture into the state.
  Most areas stayed dry with this last storm system as it was a big wind maker for many of us. The winds have relaxed today, but the cold air is moving in. Cooler air will continue to move in through Friday, with Friday morning having some of the coldest weather we've seen so far this season. Temperatures will try and warm a couple de
  
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• Christmas tree sales in Lincoln National Forest begin soon

  11-11-2022 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lincoln National Forest will be selling Christmas trees beginning November 14 and going through December 23, 2022. Trees can be purchased online and in their offices, except for the Guadalupe District Office. Donation aims to ease housing issues seasonal employees face at the Lincoln National ForestPermits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out and will cost $10. People can cut their trees anytime between November 14 through December 31.
  
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