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• ABQ BioPark announces winter hours

  27-11-2022 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Starting Monday, November 28 the ABQ BioPark will have new winter hours. All BioPark facilities will be closed on Mondays through February 20. River of Lights funds go towards helping ABQ BioPark animalsThe BioPark Aquarium and Botanic Garden will also have new hours, the aquarium will be open Tuesday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Botanic Garden will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and reopen for the River of Lights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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• USPS Operation Santa: Make holiday magic for children writing to North Pole

  27-11-2022 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Postal Service is looking for kind-hearted, generous people across the country to sign up and adopt letters to Santa.
  Those interested in making a believer's day can go to USPS Operation Santa, create an account and have their identities verified to help fulfill the holiday wishes of children and families who have written to Santa.
  For 110 years, Operation Santa has relied solely on the random acts of kindness and generosity of strangers to help
  
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• One injured following stabbing in Albuquerque

  27-11-2022 22:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department officers responded Sunday morning to reports of a stabbing near Central and San Pedro. Once officers got to the scene, they found man who had been stabbed multiple times. He was taken to the hospital, and police say he is in stable condition.APD SWAT responding barricaded individual in NE AlbuquerqueNo other information has been released at this time. Police have not identified the man yet. At this time, there's also no informat
  
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• APD Investigates stabbing in Albuquerque

  27-11-2022 22:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department officers responded Sunday morning to reports of a stabbing. One victim with several stab wounds was located and transported to a hospital for treatment.APD SWAT responding barricaded individual in NE AlbuquerqueAs of 10:28 a.m., the Westbound lanes of traffic are closed on Central Ave. at Cagua Dr., N.E. No other updates are available at this time.
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• APD SWAT responding barricaded individual in NE Albuquerque

  27-11-2022 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As of 11:51 a.m. APD's SWAT unit is responding to help detain an armed individual who is barricaded inside a Northeast Albuquerque apartment. BCSO arrest barricaded individual in south valleyOfficers are at the Enclave apartments located on Osuna Place, between Wyoming Blvd. and Eubank Blvd. since 8:40 a.m. attempting to engage with the individual. No other information is available at this time.
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• APD SWAT arrests barricaded individual in northeast Albuquerque

  27-11-2022 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is waking up in jail after a SWAT standoff at the Enclave Apartments on Osuna near Eubank. According to a criminal complaint, Anthony Martin-Pablo was arrested Sunday afternoon.
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  Traffic: River of Lights see hiccup at Park and Ride on opening nightTop Story: Traditional native regalia stolen at Albuquerque hotelCrime: Albuquerque Police recalls violent holiday weekendAlbuquerque: Sandia National Labs expresses EV char
  
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• APD SWAT arrests barricaded individual in NE Albuquerque

  27-11-2022 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As of 11:51 a.m. APD's SWAT unit is responding to help detain an armed individual who is barricaded inside a Northeast Albuquerque apartment. BCSO arrest barricaded individual in south valleyOfficers are at the Enclave apartments located on Osuna Place, between Wyoming Blvd. and Eubank Blvd. since 8:40 a.m. attempting to engage with the individual. No other information is available at this time.
  In a recent update according to APD, the individual was taken i
  
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• Sandia National Labs expresses EV chargers concerns

  27-11-2022 21:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As more car makers move towards electric models, Sandia National Labs (SNL) is voicing some cyber-security concerns when it comes to charging these vehicles."We identified several different areas where there were potential risks," said Jay Johnson, a cyber-security researcher for SNL.According to Sandia National Labs, more than 667,000 electric cars were sold in the United States last year. Sandia National Labs has new design idea for wind turbines"We have b
  
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• A popular Grand Canyon campground has been renamed: Here's why, and what's next

  27-11-2022 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A popular camping spot in Grand Canyon National Park has been renamed, making it just the latest federally-managed space to undergo rebranding. It isn't the last, either.
  After a unanimous vote by the U.S. Board of Geographic Names earlier this month, the Indian Garden campground has been renamed Havasupai Gardens. The vote came after the Havasupai Tribe formally requested the National Park Service change the campground's name.
  The area, originally called Ha'a Gyoh, is along th
  
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• How does a gas pump know when to shut off?

  27-11-2022 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- Pumping gas is an act so routine, drivers can do it on autopilot, zoning out while the gallons add up. But have you ever stopped to wonder just how that pump works? Or why your tank doesn't overflow while you're daydreaming?There are large gas tanks underneath all the service pumps at a gas station. Gas stations have two or three of these large tanks, which can hold several thousand gallons of gasoline.
  In order for the gas to come up from these tanks into the actual pump, it has to de
  
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• The airlines with the most delays

  27-11-2022 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - When you've already waited in line to check your luggage, waited to get through TSA screening, and then waited some more for overpriced coffee or bottled water, the last thing you want to do is wait even more for your plane to board and take off. The sad truth, however, is that air travel is a waiting game, especially if you fly with airlines or out of airports where delays are as commonplace as cramped onboard legroom and crying babies.Stacker went through data from the U.S. Bu
  
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• Chicken is up, beef is down: What's going on with meat prices right now?

  27-11-2022 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The price of your average grocery run is nearly 8% higher this year when compared to last, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But the prices of everything in your cart aren't all trending the same: while apples have gotten 5% more expensive, the cost of breakfast cereal is up nearly 25%.
  In the meat department, prices aren't being affected equally either. Chicken and turkey have risen by 17% since last October. Meanwhile, the cost of beef and
  
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• 7 Republicans most likely to challenge Trump in 2024

  27-11-2022 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – All eyes are turning to a number of Republicans to see which rising stars and notable voices might decide to take on former President Trump in 2024.Though Trump formally announced a third run for the White House earlier this month, the disappointing midterm results for the GOP, which included Trump endorsees who struggled to cross the finish line in their respective races, has only encouraged other Republicans to make their own presidential bids.Here’s a look at seven Re
  
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• Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common health problem that can have serious consequences – but doctors often overlook it

  27-11-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - For several months during the summer of 2022, my dog Scout vomited at 3 a.m. nearly every day. If you have a dog, you know the sound. And each time, she gobbled up her mess before I could get to it, making diagnosis of the cause difficult.The vet and I eventually settled on my hydrangeas as the source of the problem – but keeping Scout away from them didn’t work. She started to seem tired all the time – highly concerning in a typically hyper yellow Lab pupp
  
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• Most popular cat breeds in America

  27-11-2022 16:00 via krqe.com
  (STACKER) - As the world faced the COVID-19 pandemic together, more people realized how much they needed a little more comfort and company, which is why 2 in 5 people in the United States decided to welcome a feline pet into their home. More than 45 million Americans own a cat, according to the latest American Pet Products Association survey. Surprisingly, fewer than 1 in 10 people purchased their cat from a breeder or a pet store. Others found their furry companions through adoption,
  
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• Woman sues Kraft Heinz for $5M, says mac and cheese preparation isn't as advertised

  27-11-2022 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's note: This story was updated to include a response from Kraft Heinz.
  HIALEAH, Fla. (WFLA) -- A Florida woman is suing the Kraft Heinz Company for $5 million, claiming they misled the public about the time it takes to prepare its Velveeta microwavable mac and cheese cups.Court records show that a West Palm Beach-based law firm filed the lawsuit on behalf of Amanda Ramirez in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Nov. 18.
  Ramirez is listed as the main plaintiff f
  
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• 5 major mistakes people tend to make when recycling

  27-11-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - An estimated 75% of the waste stream in the U.S. could be diverted from landfills and recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Yet less than 30% is.The slogan "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" is believed to have been born around the same time Congress passed the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in 1976. Since then, the battle cry has been used to promote conserving natural resources.Reducing waste—whether by buying less or reusing existing items, is the single
  
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• Players with the most penalty minutes in NHL history

  27-11-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The NHL is one of the last professional sports leagues that tolerates fighting, and its history of players throwing punches in the league goes back at least a century. According to Forbes, there were 2,842 NHL games with a fight from 2010-19—about one-fifth of all games.OLBG researched the National Hockey League's all-time leaders in penalty minutes using Sports Reference's Stathead tool to see which have racked up the most penalty minutes in NHL history.The
  
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• The story behind every NFL team name

  27-11-2022 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - There are no National Football League teams in the merry old land of Oz, but there are Lions, Bengals, and Bears. The NFL has 32 teams—each with a unique story about how it came to be. Some names were chosen by fan contests, while others had ties to former professional sports teams. There is an abundance of animal names, and other monikers steeped in a rich history. Others, like the Washington Redskins (rebranded in February 2022 as the Washington Commanders) and Kansas City Ch
  
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• UNM topples NDSU, improves to 5-0

  27-11-2022 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo men's basketball team kept the hot streak alive on Saturday night against North Dakota State. Through a complete team performance, UNM took down the Bison on day two of the Lobo Classic.Story continues below:
  Holiday: River of Lights: What you need to knowCommunity: New Mexico Artisan Market expected to attract thousandsCrime: BCSO: Los Ranchos Judge killed in murder-suicideSports: Football champions crowned on SaturdayAfter a slow start to the firs
  
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• Albuquerque Animal Welfare extends Black Friday sale

  27-11-2022 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department will be extending its Black Friday pet adoption event.Adopted animals seem to be heading back to rescues, ABQ non-profit saysThe Black Friday sale offers waived adoption fees for animals. The department states that 40 animals were able to find their forever homes on Friday. Today and tomorrow the event will continue at all shelter locations.
  Each adoption will come with a spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations and a
  
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• Festival of Trees happening in Albuquerque

  27-11-2022 04:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque Hotel was filled with holiday spirit for the 2022 Festival of Trees. The event is held by the Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation at the Marriot in Uptown which features 65 decorated trees.New Mexico Artisan Market expected to attract thousandsThe trees on display are for sale and the proceeds go to the foundation to support child patients. It is the foundation's biggest charity event of the year. The director of the foundation has a favorite t
  
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• White House preps for potential post-midterms staff turnover

  27-11-2022 03:32 via krqe.com
  
  The White House is bracing for a potential staffing turnover now that the midterm elections are in the rearview mirror, with some aides expected to depart in early 2023. The Biden administration so far has been remarkably stable compared to the Trump administration, with very few high-profile departures in its first two years. But that is likely to change as some officials prepare to move on, and others may be asked to transition to a potential 2024 reelection campaign. “We have
  
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• Hidden gems of Cyber Monday: the best discounts we could find for today only

  27-11-2022 03:29 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.What are the best Cyber Monday-only discounts?Cyber Monday is full of deals on everything from cozy slippers to state-of-the-art smart TVs. Wading through all those sales can be a challenge, though. If you don’t want to miss out on top-notch deals that might get lost in the excitement around big-ticket items, BestReviews experts and testers have found top-notch products that are deeply di
  
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• Best Black Friday deals you might have missed that are still on sale

  27-11-2022 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.What are the best Black Friday 2022 deals that are still on sale?Black Friday has come and gone. But that doesn’t mean the deals are done. This year’s holiday sales are so important to retailers that they are offering deep discounts even though the main event has passed. For instance, you can still get a great buy on makeup products, such as lip gloss and eyeliner, and ever-pop
  
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• 'Squid Game' actor Oh Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct: reports

  27-11-2022 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — Korean actor and “Squid Game” star Oh Yeong-su has been charged with sexual misconduct, according to Variety and other outlets.The 78 year-old Korean actor is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, the outlet reports.An initial complaint was filed by the alleged victim in December 2021, but the case was closed by South Korean authorities by April 2022.Story continues below:
  Holiday: River of Lights: What you need to knowCommunity: New Mexico Artisan Marke
  
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• 6 ways to boost your credit card rewards this holiday season

  27-11-2022 03:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Get your wallet ready — it's that time again with the holidays right around the corner. An estimated 91% of Americans will celebrate in some form this holiday season, a November 2022 report from the National Retail Federation shows. And for most people, celebration means spending.According to a September 2022 study by the Deloitte Center for Industry Insights, the average consumer plans to shell out $1,455 on holiday expenses this year, including food, travel and gifts. And
  
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• Opening night for River of Lights

  27-11-2022 02:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's New Mexico's largest walk-through holiday attraction. Saturday night is the 25th opening night for the River of Lights season.
  Eventgoers can stroll along a path lit with more than 700 light displays, animated 3D sculptures and millions of twinkling lights.The work that goes behind every River of Lights displayTo avoid traffic, the city has encouraged visitors to take the free park and ride which picks up riders from the zoo to the Botanic Garden. There
  
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• Football champions crowned on Saturday

  27-11-2022 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2022 New Mexico high school football season has come to a close as championships for classes 3A-6A were held on Saturday. Here is a breakdown of how things went down.The class 6A final was one for the record books, as a total of 136 points were scored. The game started out in a shootout, as a touchdown was scored on seven consecutive drives. La Cueva held a 34-28 lead at halftime, and the Bears scored on their opening drive of the third quarter, however a Storm
  
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• Free tattoo event to support 'Toys for Tots'

  27-11-2022 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One local business is offering a permanent thank you for buying a toy for a kid in need. The fourth annual 'Tats for Toys' is happening at Kool Kids Tattoo.Old Town kicks off ‘Small Business Saturday’Kool Kids Tattoo says all people have to do is bring in $30 worth of unopened toys and individuals will get a free small tattoo. Jay Mondragon owner says, "about four years ago, I just decided I had a pretty good year. I decided I wanted to help out
  
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• Free tattoo event to provide gifts for kids

  27-11-2022 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One local business is offering a permanent thank you for buying a toy for a kid in need. The fourth annual 'Tats for Toys' is happening at Kool Kids Tattoo.Old Town kicks off ‘Small Business Saturday’Kool Kids Tattoo says all people have to do is bring in $30 worth of unopened toys and individuals will get a free small tattoo. Jay Mondragon owner says, "about four years ago, I just decided I had a pretty good year. I decided I wanted to help out
  
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• Old Town kicks off 'Small Business Saturday'

  27-11-2022 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Small Business Saturday kicked off on Nov. 26, the event encourages people to shop locally and support small businesses.
  People came out to Old Town Albuquerque to the 'Small Business Saturday' event with the city and Mayor Tim Keller. Keller said, "shopping small keeps dollars in the local economy."Free holiday parking from CABQDean Johnson from the Taos Pueblo and his business showcased the work of over 20 Native artists. "The local support keeps his busin
  
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• Refugee Services of Texas serves up global recipes, stories in new cookbook

  27-11-2022 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Just in time for the holidays, refugees and asylum seekers from around the world are sharing their favorite recipes in a new cookbook by Refugee Services of Texas.
  "Plated Stories: Legacies from Home to Table" features 50 recipes alongside harrowing stories of resettlement and survival journeys.
  “One of the things that binds all human beings is their love for food," Chris Kelley, a spokesperson for Refugee Services of Texas, said.Marwa Al Ibrahim, an Iraqi refugee who
  
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• How snowflakes form and why two never look the same

  27-11-2022 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) --Now with Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas just a month away, everyone will be waiting for the snow to fall to make it a white Christmas.
  But, what exactly is snow and how does it form? Also, why do two snowflakes never look alike?
  According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), snow is the accumulation of water vapor that turns into ice crystals. It is formed when the temperature in the atmosphere is at or below freezing. If the temperature near the ground is also at or
  
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• What to know about the pause on student debt relief

  27-11-2022 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  The legal challenges facing the Biden administration over its student loan forgiveness program is leaving borrowers in limbo as the White House is now forced to halt administering the program until the Supreme Court rules on the matter.Spirits among advocates were high when the program was announced in August, when Biden promised $10,000 in federal loan forgiveness for those making less than $125,000 and $20,000 for those making that same amount who received Pell Grants.While the administration
  
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