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• Sights and Sounds: Indian Center Thanksgiving

  24-11-2022 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The Albuquerque Indian Center held its annual Thanksgiving meal at their Texas Street location on Wednesday. Head cook Gordon Joe said the center expected around 250 people to come over for the feast.Story continues below:
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• Doctors believe Bruce Lee may have died from drinking too much water

  24-11-2022 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WTVO) — Medical researchers believe they've finally found the cause of Bruce Lee's mysterious death almost 50 years ago.Lee, a global phenomenon, was awaiting the release of his first major Hollywood motion picture, "Enter the Dragon," when he died in 1973 of cerebral edema, or swelling of the brain. Family of UNM student killed in shooting speaks outLee was known as one of the fittest people on Earth, with a low ratio of body fat to muscle, so his death took the world by surprise.Prior t
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Family speaks out, Problem properties, Winter storm, Free meals, Holiday travel

  24-11-2022 16:06 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories2022 Thanksgiving: What’s open and closed in New MexicoRiver of Lights: What you need to knowMan accused of dragging elderly woman outside Kaseman Hospital during carjackingWhat to expect this winter in New MexicoEspañola shelter dogs get adopted into high-class lifestyleWhich foods are unsafe to feed pets on Thanksgiving?China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily recordThursday's Five Facts[1] Family of UNM student killed in shooting speaks out - The
  
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• Which foods are unsafe to feed pets on Thanksgiving?

  24-11-2022 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) -- While enjoying Thanksgiving dinner, it’s tough not to share table scraps with our four-footed family members. But some traditional Thanksgiving dishes can be dangerous for dogs and cats.According to an American Kennel Club report, veterinarians tend to see an increase in patients on Thanksgiving due to dogs and cats being fed unsafe human foods, which can be unhealthy or even toxic. Turf wars: A tale of deception and misused tax dollarsWhile some holiday food is actuall
  
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• Heavy snow and major travel impacts for Thanksgiving and Friday

  24-11-2022 15:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is quiet for most of the state, but snow has begun in the Raton area and southern Colorado. I-25 at Raton Pass is already snow-covered and slick, with ongoing snow expected today. This will make travel very difficult through Friday. Strong winds have also begun in the northeast highlands, which will lead to blowing, drifting snow and low visibility.Forecast Continues BelowNew Mexico: 2022 Thanksgiving: What’s open and closed in New MexicoInv
  
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• Railroad Garden offers a trip to mini Christmas village

  24-11-2022 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At the ABQ BioPark Botanic Gardens, crews work to turn the gardens into a magical winter wonderland. Each area of the garden is carefully thought out in preparation for the River of Lights. While the crew gets to work on lighting up the trees and setting the sculptures there is a group of volunteers that focus on the popular Railroad Garden.
  Their focus is to transform the display into a miniature Christmas Village. Each detail can be seen on display. P
  
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• The technology behind unique farmhouse light display at River of Lights

  24-11-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One display lights up the Botanic Garden in a unique way using the power of technology. It's a farmhouse by day and a decked-out light display by night. However, creating this musical display at the Rio Grande Heritage Farm can be tricky.KRQE visited the crew back in July as they worked out the kinks of the computer-generated light show. There are no computer engineers on the team but with a little bit of help, they were able to figure it all out.Related Con
  
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• River of Lights nationally recognized as a spectacular holiday light display

  24-11-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The River of Lights is a must-see for locals. It's also getting national recognition as one of the "Best Displays in the Country," which is not the first time.
  River of Light has placed in USA Today's top ten for Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights for the past four years. Last year, the event was also recognized by Fodors Travel as the single best spot to see holiday lights in all 50 states.
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• River of Lights funds go towards helping ABQ BioPark animals

  24-11-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The River of Lights is the state's biggest light display and one of the New Mexico BioPark Society's biggest fundraisers. All of the funds go back to the ABQ BioPark.
  The New Mexico BioPark Society started in 1969 and was initially called the New Mexico Zoological Society. In January 2006 the New Mexico Zoological Society and the Friends of the Aquarium and Botanic Garden joined together to become the New Mexico BioPark Society.
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• Enjoy new sweet and savory treats at the River of Lights

  24-11-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Chefs have been working for months to create unique treats and drinks for the River of Lights.
  The River of Lights Food Services Department puts a lot of brainstorming before the holiday season. Each year the department ups its game, so guests can enjoy cotton candy, hot chocolate, and even a pretzel covered in hot cheese and Hot Cheetos to name a few. This year they have some new menu items up for grabs. Guests can try out the new Loaded Tots, Elote Nachos
  
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• BioPark horticulture team works hard to keep winter theme for River of Lights

  24-11-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While the lights and sculptures are the stars of the River of Lights, the ABQ Botanic Garden's horticulture team also works hard to make sure the plants flow with the holiday display. The horticulture team works year-round to maintain the 52-acre Botanic Garden.
  For the River of Lights event, hundreds of plants are brought in from a local florist. "Things like dogwood branches, curly willow, dried lotus pods... we really try to create a lot of winter in
  
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• The work that goes behind every River of Lights display

  24-11-2022 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The artists and craftsmen behind the displays at River of Lights work year-round, creating and building new sculptures. One of their goals is to make the event look different each year.Even though it's a new holiday season, the work stays the same for the River of Lights crew. "I get stressed about this time right now," said Jacob, one of the many River of Lights workers. "It's a little stressful thing right about now, just the closer we get."Related Content
  
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• 'Its a beautiful thing to see': River of Lights continues to create family traditions

  24-11-2022 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For many New Mexicans, the River of Lights has become a place where memories are made. River of Lights draws in thousands of New Mexico families every year. "It's a beautiful thing to see decorating the darkness here in New Mexico," said Gilbert Valdez.
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• Fans highlight their favorite displays at the River of Lights

  24-11-2022 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The River of Lights draws tens of thousands of people each year. And fans keep coming back to see the old and new displays.
  Some fans enjoy the stunning volcano and the lurking dinosaur displays. Others like the classics like Frosty the Snowman, the butterfly, and the unicorn.
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• What to expect this winter in New Mexico

  24-11-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A drier and warmer than average winter is once again likely for New Mexico this winter as we head into the third La Niña in a row.La NiñaTypical La Niña winter in North America (NOAA)We are all too familiar with what La Niña means for winter in New Mexico, having dealt with it the last two years in a row. Now, we are on track to experience another La Niña this winter. There is currently a 75% chance of La Niña continuing in
  
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• River of Lights: What you need to know

  24-11-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The sculptures, displays, and treats aren't the only things that are well thought out for the River of Lights. There are also a lot of logistics behind the scenes that have to be worked out to make it a smooth visit for everyone."I've been to River of Lights in previous years and always stood in awe of all of our shapes and all of our lights and I'm so excited to be part of it now," said Kent Berry, event director for the New Mexico BioPark Society. "I'm exc
  
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• River of Lights celebrates its 25th anniversary

  24-11-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The River of Lights is in its 25th year at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. Last year, the River of Lights set a record with 130,000 guests, up from 100,000 from its humble beginning in 1997.
  Albuquerque Mayor Jim Baca had the honor in 1997 to kick off the first-ever River of Lights Holiday Light Festival. Back then, they had to rent sculptures from a company in New York. "And I think they paid about $80,000 to do that. And we got about 30 displays, nowhere ne
  
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• Heavy snow could lead to dangerous travel across parts of New Mexico

  24-11-2022 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The chance for heavy snow and travel problems is increasing across southeast New Mexico where a winter storm will move in beginning Thanksgiving Day. There is still some uncertainty but plan now for the potential of dangerous travel in that part of the state through Saturday morning.
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• Española shelter dogs get adopted into high-class lifestyle

  24-11-2022 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A rags to riches story. Nine puppies and their mom, who likely would've spent a very long time in a New Mexico shelter, are well on their way to living the high life in one of the wealthiest communities in America."Being able to transfer these puppies to the Hamptons was life-saving," says Mattie Allen with Española Humane. Nine puppies and their mom are taking off to a new life, far away from their temporary home at Española Humane. Animal
  
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• Sunport expects more passengers this holiday season than pre-pandemic

  24-11-2022 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –"We're going to go to White Sands Park. We have never been there, looks really awesome," says Amy Schneider. She and her family will be spending their Thanksgiving exploring the Land of Enchantment.
  They flew into the Albuquerque International Sunport Wednesday afternoon, all the way from Madison, Wisconsin. But Schneider says it wasn't easy getting there. She says it was full of delays and long lines. "We left very early, we left at 4:00 a.m., so yeah &ndash
  
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• Man accused of dragging elderly woman outside Kaseman Hospital during carjacking

  24-11-2022 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is accused of carjacking an elderly couple in a hospital parking lot, dragging one of them down the street. It happened in September outside Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital. Presbyterian’s smallest baby celebrates first birthdayAlbuquerque police say a 79-year-old woman was helping her 83-year-old husband into their car when they got carjacked. Police say the carjacker, Fernando Granados, drove off with the woman hanging out of the pas
  
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• New Mexico United celebrate Albuquerque Dukes anniversary

  24-11-2022 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An iconic Albuquerque brand is back in the spotlight, thanks to a partnership with New Mexico United. On Wednesday, they launched their collaboration with the Albuquerque Dukes to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Duke's logo.Story continues below:
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• Alameda Trail revamp vote up for vote next week

  24-11-2022 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The plan to dramatically revamp the Alameda Trail Head is one step closer to completion. The city's environmental planning commission approved the plan.Story continues below:
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• Alameda Trail revamp heading to city council

  24-11-2022 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The plan to dramatically revamp the Alameda Trailhead is one step closer to completion. The city's environmental planning commission approved the plan.Story continues below:
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• National forest considers lethal methods to get rid of wild cattle

  24-11-2022 03:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Gila National Forest is asking for public comment on the stray cattle problem, and whether they should use lethal options. Earlier this year, 65 cattle were shot and killed during a controversial US Forest Service operation. The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association says killing them is not the answer. "It's an unethical way; they're startling them, they're chasing them down with a helicopter. Just because you can doesn't mean you should," says Loren Patte
  
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• Sports Desk: UNM, NMSU speak on canceled games

  24-11-2022 03:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – UNM men's basketball coach Richard Pitino spoke ahead of the Lobo class this weekend, and addressed the the canceled games against rival NMSU.
  "You know it's just horrible," Pitino said. "It's horrible obviously for the people impacted, but also for the community and the state and the fan bases. I mean there's nothing to gain from this."New Mexico State also held a press conference on the state of the men's basketball team.
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• City looking to tear down four trouble spots around Albuquerque

  24-11-2022 02:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There is another push from the city to get rid of boarded-up houses that are magnets for trouble. The city has hundreds of them, but getting them torn down is a difficult task.
  The city council has added four more problem properties to its list. Neighbors who live around them say it's about time something gets done. Community of longtime nightmare neighbor want him to clean up his actPeople in Albuquerque know the familiar sights: boarded-up doors, trash and
  
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• NMSU addresses deadly shooting on UNM campus involving NMSU basketball player

  24-11-2022 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University is finally speaking out about the deadly shooting on Saturday at UNM involving an NMSU basketball player. Police say UNM students Brandon Travis, Jonathan Smith, and two others lured Michael Peake to campus with plans to jump him.
  Police say they wanted payback after a fight with Peake during the UNM and NSMU game on October 15. Police say Travis shot at Peake and Peake returned fire, killing Travis on Saturday.
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• U.S. Senators concerned about Twitter misinformation targeting Spanish-language users

  24-11-2022 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) joined a handful of senators calling for Elon Musk to address concerns that Spanish-language Twitter users might be targets of disinformation on the platform. The letter gives Musk until December 6 to respond.The concerns stem from news that Twitter seems to have fired contractors working on content moderation across the platform. On top of that, there seems to have been a spike in racist and harassing tweets on
  
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• 2022 Thanksgiving: What's open and closed in New Mexico

  24-11-2022 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the following offices and services will be altering their normal operating hours. Below is a list of stores that will be closed and open on Thanksgiving Day in New Mexico. Albuquerque
  Most City of Albuquerque offices are closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25.The Solid Waste Department will not collect trash, recycling, or large items on Thursday. Residents who have trash pick-up on Thursdays are asked to
  
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• Significant winter storm possible in southeast New Mexico through Friday

  24-11-2022 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  The chance for heavy snow and travel problems is increasing across southeast New Mexico where a winter storm will move in beginning Thanksgiving Day. There is still some uncertainty, but plan now for the potential of dangerous travel in that part of the state through Saturday morning.A cold front is already moving into northwest New Mexico Wednesday evening. This is bringing in colder temperatures ahead of a winter storm. Snow will begin to develop along the Colorado state line late tonight and
  
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• Las Cruces 2017 homicide cold case ends in 9-year sentence

  24-11-2022 00:03 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Five years after an 18-year-old was killed outside Las Cruces, and two years after new evidence re-opened the cold case, Justin Bullock was sentenced to nine years in prison for the killing.On August 3, 2017, Doña Ana County Sheriff's deputies were called to a small ditch on the west side of Las Cruces. There, they found the body of an 18-year-old male. Do you recognize this face? Albuquerque Police use facial reconstruction to help 1996 cold case
  
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