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• 4-car crash in Clayton during dust storms

  02-12-2022 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE)- Dust storms led to dangerous conditions on the roads in northeastern New Mexico Friday morning. There was a four-car crash on the Raton highway in Clayton.Clayton police say a couple in one of the SUVs was taken to the hospital but they are expected to be okay. Other minor injuries were reported.Story continues below:
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• 4-car crash in Clayton due to dust storms

  02-12-2022 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  CLAYTON, N.M. (KRQE)- Dust storms led to dangerous conditions on the roads in northeastern New Mexico Friday morning. There was a four-car crash on the Raton highway in Clayton.Clayton police say a couple in one of the SUVs was taken to the hospital but they are expected to be okay. Other minor injuries were reported.Story continues below:
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• Las Cruces mother allegedly exposed her kids to meth

  02-12-2022 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Cruces mother is facing child abuse charges for allegedly exposing her children to meth after they were returned to her by CYFD. According to a tipster, Adriana Gamboa Corral uses the drug in front of them and court documents show two younger kids had meth in their system.Story continues below:
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• Lawsuit against Belen school district alleges child was harassed, abused by classmate

  02-12-2022 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The parents of a Belen student said the district has not done enough to keep their child safe. So, they have filed a lawsuit against the district.A lawsuit filed in September stated Belen Consolidated Schools didn’t protect a student who was being harassed and abused by a classmate. Couple charged with abusing child allowed unsupervised, overnight visitsThe suit claims the student underwent harassment and abuse, and the district kept the victim and abus
  
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• APD shares what led to the officer-involved shooting near Foothills area as investigation goes on

  02-12-2022 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is sharing more information on the officer-involved shooting last month near the Foothills. It left one man dead. On November 5, Officer Nicholas Steward and his partner were responding to reports of a car crashing into a center median on Tramway near Menaul. On Friday, at a press conference, APD said while trying to get the driver out of the car, things escalated. According to APD, Officer Steward's partner shout
  
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• AAA New Mexico: Gas prices remain below national average

  02-12-2022 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – AAA New Mexico Weekend Gas Watch released information about gas prices in the state. The report said gas prices are falling statewide.According to AAA NM, the average price for fuel in New Mexico is $3.26 for a gallon of unleaded gas. The organization said that the price is 10 cents less when compared to last year's rate.
  They also reported it's the seventh week in a row that the statewide average fell.Amazon loses 10% of its vegetation in nearly four decades&ldquo
  
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• Ye no longer buying Parler, has Twitter account suspended

  02-12-2022 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  The rapper Ye is no longer buying right-leaning social media site Parler, the company said Thursday.Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, had offered to buy Parler in October. At the time, Ye and Parlement Technologies, which owns Parler, said the acquisition would be completed in the last three months of the year. The sale price and other details were not disclosed.“This decision was made in the interest of both parties in mid-November," Parlement Technologies said in a statement Thursda
  
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• Devastating rail shutdown narrowly averted through congressional vote

  02-12-2022 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A potentially devastating economic shutdown was narrowly averted on Thursday. Congress voted to force rail companies and unions to agree to a new labor contract, ending the threat of a rail worker strike. After it pushed through the House on Wednesday, the Senate passed the bill Thursday to make rail companies and unions sign a new labor contract. That comes after several months of negotiations between the unions and companies failed. "Nobody got everything
  
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• Gov. announces new education policy advisor

  02-12-2022 22:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday the appointment of a new education policy advisor. According to a press release, Scott Groginsky will focus on improving student outcomes in K-12 education and continuing efforts to bolster access to higher education across the state.Story continues below:
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• Amazon loses 10% of its vegetation in nearly four decades

  02-12-2022 22:01 via krqe.com
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Amazon region has lost 10% of its native vegetation, mostly tropical rainforest, in almost four decades, an area roughly the size of Texas, a new report says.
  From 1985 to 2021, the deforested area surged from 490,000 square kilometers (190,000 square miles) to 1,250,000 square kilometers (482,000 square miles), unprecedented destruction in the Amazon, according to the Amazon Network of Georeferenced Socio-Environmental Information, or Raisg.
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• Man arrested in fatal shooting of Migos rapper Takeoff

  02-12-2022 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Houston police announced on Friday afternoon that they have made an arrest in connection to the shooting death of Migos rapper Takeoff.
  In a media briefing, police say they arrested 33-year-old Patrick Xavier Clark and he is being charged with the murder of the 28-year-old artist.
  FILE - Takeoff arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on July 10, 2019. Authorities said Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, that a man who has been accused of illegally having a gun at the time that rapper Tak
  
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• The Gallery ABQ will be hosting: 'Ode to Joy and Peace'

  02-12-2022 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallery ABQ at Hoffmantown Center is an artist-owned gallery that offers a wide variety of mediums, subjects and styles. This month they are proud to present the 2022 Salon Show "Ode to Joy and Peace" featuring artists Amelia Myer and Dana Millen.What’s happening around New Mexico Dec. 2 – Dec. 8Some of the paintings that will be featured will be a series, Dana Millen started when she visited Colombia this past summer. She mentioned that she
  
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• Tenderlove Community Center hosts clothing event for homeless

  02-12-2022 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Providing support for the homeless population, Tenderlove Community Center (TLCC) works to inspire and empower homeless and low-income families to become financially self-supporting through job and life skills training.Annual Nob Hill Shop & Stroll kicks off the holiday seasonThey are having an event called 'Mending for the Homeless' this year, TLCC will be partnering with The Rock at NoonDay. They will be providing free mending, winter clothes incl
  
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• Dukes x NM United released new merch for this holiday season

  02-12-2022 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Combining the old with the new, Albuquerque Dukes merchandise is collaborating with New Mexico United. They are coming together to create a one-of-a-kind merchandise line, that will be pairing the throwback of Albuquerque Duke's with NM United. Write a letter to Santa; Macy’s will donate to ‘Make-A-Wish’This year is the 50th anniversary of the Dukes Logo, the Owner Steve Palmisano knew he wanted to honor the iconic logo and decided to colla
  
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• Albuquerque Police release details in November police shooting

  02-12-2022 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department released more information on a police shooting that left one person dead near the foothills in November.Couple charged with abusing child allowed unsupervised, overnight visitsAccording to APD, 21-year-old Julian Sanchez and a friend were drinking and gambling at Sandia Casino. Later that night they crashed into a center median on Tramway near Menaul. Police say when an officer was trying to remove Sanchez from the vehi
  
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• If you live on ABQ's west side, you might be able to be a temporary legislator

  02-12-2022 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is looking for someone to fill in as a legislator until the end of the year. Residents of District 16, on Albuquerque's west side, who are over 21 years old are eligible.Former Representative Antonio "Moe" Maestas recently resigned from representing the district in order to serve as a state senator. Now, the County Board of Commissioners is taking applications for Maestas's replacement. Data: How often does child abuse & neglect oc
  
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• Albuquerque man convicted of trafficking meth and heroin

  02-12-2022 20:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal jury has convicted an Albuquerque man of drug trafficking. In 2018, he was caught with meth and heroin hidden in a Coca-Cola soda box in his car, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).Rafael Columbie was charged with federal crimes after a New Mexico State Police Officer pulled Columbie over for speeding in 2018, according to a DOJ press release. In court, a jury found Columbie guilty of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, po
  
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• How much should New Mexicans spend on Christmas this year?

  02-12-2022 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new WalletHub study in time for the Christmas shopping season has calculated the maximum holiday budgets for over 550 U.S. cities – including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe. The study compared 558 cities across five metrics: 1) Income, 2) Age, 3) Debt-to-Income Ratio, 4) Monthly Income-to-Monthly Expenses Ratio, and 5) Savings-to-Monthly Expenses Ratio.Source: WalletHubOut of the four New Mexico cities highlighted in the study, Rio Rancho
  
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• Disney confirms Splash Mountain closing date ahead of 'Princess and the Frog' re-imagining

  02-12-2022 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (WFLA) – After previously announcing that Splash Mountain would undergo a "reimagining" in the coming years, Disney has confirmed that the ride will temporarily close at its Florida theme park in January 2023.
  The popular attraction will then re-debut as Tiana's Bayou Adventure in late 2024."Since the attraction was announced in 2020, Imagineers have been hard at work designing an immersive experience inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film 'The Princ
  
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• Pedestrian injured in northeast Albuquerque crash

  02-12-2022 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle Friday. Police say the crash happened near Montgomery Blvd. and Carlisle Blvd.The pedestrian was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition according to APD. Police say the driver remained on scene. No other information has been released. KRQE News 13 will provide updates
  
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• Drew Brees wasn't struck by lightning; viral video turns out to be a publicity stunt

  02-12-2022 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  (WPHL) – Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees said he was "fine" after a video appeared to suggest he had been struck by lightning while filming a commercial in Venezuela.
  The video went viral on Twitter early Friday morning, with one user claiming Brees was "apparently struck by lightning" during the production of a marketing video for an online sportsbook.It now appears that the video was part of a publicity stunt for the sports-betting site. Antonio Brown wanted for domestic violence in So
  
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• 'Reckless driver' turns out to be dog behind wheel in Texas crash

  02-12-2022 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  KILGORE, Texas (KETK) -- Police in Texas said they apprehended a "reckless driver" that turned out to be a dog after two vehicles were hit in a Walmart parking lot.The owner of one of the vehicles said he saw "the suspect barreling down on him," but he was unable to avoid the crash. He was "shocked" to see a dog in the driver's seat.The Kilgore Police Department confirmed the dog was behind the wheel at the time of the crash. Española shelter dogs get adopted into high-class lifestylePoli
  
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• For first time, cat gets rabies in De Baca County

  02-12-2022 17:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEAR CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time on record, a cat has tested positive for rabies in De Baca County. New Mexico Department of Health officials say the case means there may be more wildlife with rabies in the area."A cat that tests positive for rabies is an indication that there may be other wildlife in the area with the disease,” Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. Chad Smelser said in a press release. "People need to avoid contact with all wild animals as several specie
  
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• Survey: New Mexico ranks low for trying to find a job

  02-12-2022 17:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new WalletHub survey ranks the best and worst places to find a job in the U.S. New Mexico pops up towards the bottom of the list at 36th place. It also put New Mexico's job market in 47th place. The survey compared all 50 states across 35 key indicators of job-market strength, opportunity, and a healthy economy. Unemployment rate in New Mexico ticks down slightly in AugustIn more specific areas, New Mexico ended up fairing worse. The survey ranked the Land of Enc
  
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• New arena soccer team coming to Santa Fe

  02-12-2022 17:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new arena soccer team is coming to Santa Fe. The city announced Friday that Santa Fe will be home to the newest member of the Major Arena Soccer League, which is the highest level of arena soccer.
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• Why are so many people sick right now?

  02-12-2022 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – One week after the Thanksgiving holiday, and chances are good that you are sniffling, coughing or feeling a little scratch in your throat. It's not just you – the country is contending with a "tripledemic" of viruses (not to mention, a whole lot of common cold).
  As of late November, reported COVID-19 cases in the U.S. were stable, but high. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded about 300,000 new cases over the past week, but that number is likely an
  
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• Pentagon unveils new nuclear stealth bomber after years of secrecy

  02-12-2022 16:33 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s newest nuclear stealth bomber is making its public debut after years of secret development and as part of the Pentagon’s answer to rising concerns over a future conflict with China.The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years. Almost every aspect of the program is classified. Ahead of its unveiling Friday at an Air Force facility in Palmdale, California, only artists’ renderings of the
  
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• Alex Jones files for bankruptcy as damages owed to Sandy Hook families total nearly $1.5B: report

  02-12-2022 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Infowars host Alex Jones filed for bankruptcy on Friday after a series of defamation trials resulted in him owing nearly $1.5 billion to the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting, The Washington Post reported.Jones reportedly listed his assets at between $1 million and $10 million and his debts at between $1 billion and $10 billion, according to the Post.A Connecticut jury in October ordered Jones to pay $965 million in compensatory and punitive damages
  
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• 10 LA middle school students appear to overdose on edible cannabis

  02-12-2022 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Ten students were evaluated Thursday morning after a suspected cannabis overdose at a middle school in California's San Fernando Valley.Around 11:20 a.m., Los Angeles firefighters responded to Van Nuys Middle School, officials said in an alert.The students, who are 12 to 15 years old, were found to be in “mild-to-moderate distress,” fire officials said in an updated alert. The students appeared lethargic and had a glazed-over look, authorities said. New Mex
  
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• 'You ought to be ashamed': 82-year-old Alabama woman says arrest over $77 trash bill was unjust, unnecessary

  02-12-2022 15:42 via krqe.com
  
  VALLEY, Ala. (WIAT) – One of the officers who’d come to arrest Martha Menefield, an 82-year-old Black woman, for failure to pay a $77 trash bill, told her not to cry. The officer had tapped her on the back, she said. She was already in handcuffs. “Don’t cry, Ms. Martha,” she recalled him saying. “He kind of whispered it to me: ‘Don’t cry.’”When two officers pulled up outside her home in Valley, Alabama, on Sunday, Menefield di
  
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• USDA issues alert for summer sausage possibly contaminated with plastic

  02-12-2022 15:25 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for summer sausages recently sold by Paradise Locker Meats over possible plastic contamination.The FSIS said the fully cooked sausage may contain "extraneous materials, specifically plastic." No recall was requested since the products are no longer available for purchase.The affected products were made on July 13, 2022, and include one-pound chubs each o
  
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• What's New Mexico's favorite holiday song?

  02-12-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the holidays are in full effect, and there's Christmas music everywhere you go. Do you have a favorite Christmas song that you keep on repeat? Using Google Trends, FinanceBuzz found the most popular Christmas song per state.When do New Mexicans put up their Christmas lights?This year, according to Google Trends, Feliz Navidad was the most popular song in the state. The song was also popular in ten other states.
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Fatal hit and run, Opioid settlement, Weekend rain, New sign, River of Lights

  02-12-2022 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesHow often does child abuse & neglect occur in New Mexico?NM health department issues emergency order during respiratory virus spikeWoman to receive thousands in lawsuit involving The Pit in AlbuquerqueBehind the Story: Parents allowed child visits amid abuse allegationsNMSU steps up security following UNM campus shootingMan accused of fatally shooting 9-month-old attacked in California courtHong Kong divided over China’s COVID-19 protestsFriday's Five Facts[1] Man t
  
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• Economy adds 263K jobs in November, unemployment holds steady at 3.7 percent

  02-12-2022 14:48 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The U.S. economy gained 263,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate held even at 3.7 percent, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department.Job growth in November beat the expectations of economists, who projected the U.S. to gain roughly 200,000 jobs last month, according to consensus projections. The unemployment rate remained just 0.2 percentage points above its pre-pandemic level as the job market continued to push through high inflation and rising interest r
  
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• Wind, rain and snow through the weekend

  02-12-2022 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Snow is coming down in the San Juan Mountains of New Mexico this morning, with winter weather advisories in effect until this evening. 3-6" of snow is possible, with low visibility and blowing and drifting snow due to high winds over 60 mph. Light snow will be possible in the northern mountains of New Mexico through the morning, ending by early afternoon.Forecast Continues BelowData Reporting: How often does child abuse & neglect occur in New Mexico?Albuquerque
  
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• Target recalling thousands of toys due to choking hazard

  02-12-2022 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WXIN) -- More than 23,000 sets of toy vehicles are being recalled because they can pose a choking hazard to young children.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves Cloud Island 4-Piece Plush Toy Sets. These toy vehicles were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from March 2022 through August 2022.The recall was initiated because the tires on the toy vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard.Ford expands recall after engine fires, re
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico Dec. 2 – Dec. 8

  02-12-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from December 2 – December 8.Albuquerque
  Dec. 2 – Food Truck Fridays – Every Friday from 11 A.M. – 2 P.M., food trucks will be set up along Civic Plaza. The event will include a variety of food trucks, live music, and a setting area to dine.Dec. 2 – Old Town Holiday Stroll 2022 – The City of Albuquerque will be hosting the holiday stroll. The event will feature the tree
  
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• Behind the Story: Parents allowed child visits amid abuse allegations

  02-12-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A KRQE News 13 investigation reveals details behind an alleged case of child abuse, and a state agency's plan to reunify the now four-year-old victim with the suspects accused of the abuse. The case has raised questions amongst criminal investigators about the factors behind state workers' choice to pursue parental reunification. Couple charged with abusing child allowed unsupervised, overnight visitsKRQE News 13 Investigative Reporter Ann Pierret recently s
  
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• In-N-Out launches own ugly Christmas sweaters

  02-12-2022 12:09 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - 'Tis the season for some holiday cheer, fast-food style.In-N-Out has debuted its very own set of ugly Christmas sweaters. The three sweaters come in a variety of designs.The holiday collection is currently being sold on the restaurant's website.Which Bible verses are printed on In-N-Out’s burgers, fries and milkshakes?In-N-OutOne of the sweaters displays cartoon french fries decorating a tree with all In-N-Out-themed trimmings. Another features the chain's famous Double-Double and
  
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• Woman to receive thousands in lawsuit involving The Pit in Albuquerque

  02-12-2022 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A lawsuit involving the University of New Mexico is coming to a close. The state will be paying a woman as a form of settlement.Narrow downtown intersection frustrates Albuquerque driversA woman will receive $100,000 from the state after she fell at The Pit during a basketball game.
  According to the lawsuit, the woman was walking on the bleachers to her seat when her foot fell through a hole in the bleachers. It happened at a Lobo women's game in 2019.
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• Windy weather returns Friday

  02-12-2022 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Another storm system will bring widespread windy and warmer weather Friday. Rain chances return to parts of New Mexico this weekend.
  Warmer weather returned to all of New Mexico this afternoon as winds turned southwesterly. Windy weather will develop statewide Friday morning. The strongest winds will be in northeast New Mexico where 60-70 mph wind gusts may be possible. Elsewhere, 30+ mph wind gusts will be likely. High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories will go into effect for parts of the state
  
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• NMSU steps up security following UNM campus shooting

  02-12-2022 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico college is taking extra safety measures at a basketball game. Metal detectors were installed outside of the Pan American Center Wednesday night ahead of a game with UTEP.
  "I would say that the university took a really hard look at everything that has transpired over the last few weeks, and more than anything, we want to make sure that this is a safe and healthy environment for everyone," said NMSU spokesperson Justin Bannister. NASA’S new e
  
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• NMSU steps up security following NMU campus shooting

  02-12-2022 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico college is taking extra safety measures at a basketball game. Metal detectors were installed outside of the Pan American Center Wednesday night ahead of a game with UTEP.
  "I would say that the university took a really hard look at everything that has transpired over the last few weeks, and more than anything, we want to make sure that this is a safe and healthy environment for everyone," said NMSU spokesperson Justin Bannister. NASA’S new e
  
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• Man that turned himself into Albuquerque police after hit-and-run awaits court proceedings

  02-12-2022 06:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's something that most hit-and-run drivers never do. A young driver accused of hitting and killing a man while drunk turned himself in.
  In August, a man was killed at a bus stop after a vehicle hit him near Old Town. He was identified as Kevin Sanchez. His body was found about 80 feet away from the bus stop. Missing Santa Fe man found dead, police sayPolice were on the scene for two hours before Jonathan Sandoval, 23, of Albuquerque, came back. It's unclea
  
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• Old Town tree lighting to take place Friday evening

  02-12-2022 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Well, it's finally the last month of the year, which means it's the holiday season. If you're looking to get into the spirit, Friday night might have the perfect event for you.
  On Friday evening, the Old Town Holiday Stroll will start at 5 p.m. Along with the festivities, a 30-foot sequoia tree replica will be lit. The tree will have 18,000 LED lights.
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• UNM sets up new sign at Girard and Central

  02-12-2022 05:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) is getting ready to unveil bold new signage. It will mark the southeast corner of the campus.
  The university shared a video of crews lowering a sculpture of the UNM logo into place. It overlooked the busy intersection of Central and Girard. For now, the sign is covered and fenced off.Narrow downtown intersection frustrates Albuquerque driversThe new sign is a part of a $430,000 project to beautify that piece of campus borde
  
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• Albuquerque police investigating death as a homicide

  02-12-2022 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said they are investigating a death. Limited information is known about the case.
  Albuquerque police said they were investigating a homicide near a gas station in northwest Albuquerque. One person was found dead.
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• Rahmer sisters aiming for cross-country national title

  02-12-2022 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eight local cross-country runners are set to compete at the National Junior Olympic championships next week. Two of those runners are sisters; both with a shot to win it all.Story continues below:
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• Flu claims eight lives in Tijuana and Northern Baja California

  02-12-2022 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  TIJUANA (Border Report) -- Baja California health officials have reported 222 severe flu cases in the state along with eight deaths, mostly in the city of Tijuana where a cold wave is gripping the region."We've noticed an increase in cases," said Adrián Medina Amarillas, Baja's Secretary of Health. "The deaths have taken since November 30, we're doubling our efforts to stop this wave."According to statistics presented by Medina, during the 2021-2022 flu season, from October to May, Baja C
  
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• Narrow downtown intersection frustrates Albuquerque drivers

  02-12-2022 04:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a struggle accompanied by slamming on brakes and even popping tires. Drivers said it's like threading a needle to navigate the downtown intersection at 12th Street from Kent Avenue, where it meets up with Central.“If people aren't familiar with this specific turn, definitely hopping over the curb. This curb over here, that curb over there as well. I've seen about five or six tire blowouts within a two to three-month period," said a nearby business
  
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