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• Senior celebrates special birthday at ABQ Twinkle Light Parade

  04-12-2022 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's Department of Senior Affairs celebrated a special community member in a big way. They decided Saturday night's Twinkle Light Parade would be the perfect spot.
  Senior Affairs had a float in the Twinkle Light Parade in Nob Hill for the first time. To enter, they had to submit an idea months ago to Arts and Culture which was accepting applicants. The department chose "Deck the Decades" as its theme. It was all to celebrate one of their own.
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• Crowd gathers for annual Special Olympics New Mexico fundraising event

  04-12-2022 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Special Olympics New Mexico hosted its annual "Posole Olé Fun Walk" Saturday just in time for the holidays. The event serves as a fundraiser. ABQ Biopark welcomes first penguin chick hatched at exhibitDuring the event, people took part in a one-mile walk led by Santa Claus himself.It was the first in-person fundraiser walk to take place since the pandemic.Special Olympics athletes raised money for their teams for a month leading up to Saturday with the top t
  
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• Trump calls for ‘termination’ of election rules in Constitution to overturn 2020 election

  04-12-2022 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Former President Trump called for the termination of the Constitution’s rules regarding elections to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election following the release of more detailed information about Twitter’s role in suppressing a story about Hunter Biden.  12 truly spectacular pools from around the world“A Massive Fraud of this type and magnitude allows for the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Co
  
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• Santa Fe District Attorney tackling DUIs with new filing program

  04-12-2022 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The First Judicial District Attorney’s (DA) Office has been working on a new approach to tackling the state’s DUI problem. They are searching for a successful way of convicting offenders.The District Attorney's Office in Santa Fe said they are seeing a 90% success rate at getting DWI convictions because of the new way they're choosing to prosecute them. Dillard’s files lawsuit against Winrock Town Center over prolonged construction, lost
  
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• Why are my hands and feet always cold? And when should I be worried?

  04-12-2022 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Do you, or someone you know, often complain of having constantly cold hands and feet? In most cases, this is not a problem, and simply due to the body maintaining its temperature.For our bodies, blood is a fantastic store of heat. By diverting blood to the skin, heat is transferred to the outside air, helping to cool us down. This is why we might look a bit “flushed” on a hot day. North Carolina worker dies after alleged shoplifter’s shoveOn the other hand,
  
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• Iran morality police status unclear after 'closure' comment

  04-12-2022 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  CAIRO (AP) — An Iranian lawmaker said Sunday that Iran's government is "paying attention to the people’s real demands," state media reported, a day after a top official suggested that the country’s morality police whose conduct helped trigger months of protests has been shut down.The role of the morality police, which enforces veiling laws, came under scrutiny after a detainee, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, died in its custody in mid-September. Amini had been held for allegedly viol
  
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• North Carolina worker dies after alleged shoplifter's shove

  04-12-2022 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) -- Yovone Rasor said she and her husband had plans to retire, travel and visit family during the holidays – even see their new grandchild for the first time. However, earlier this week, Yovone said she shared a final moment with her husband, Gary Rasor.
  Police said Gary was shoved to the floor when he was working at a North Carolina Home Depot store back in October. He was taken to the hospital, but eventually succumbed to his injuries.
  “It’s just hard, and
  
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• Which airline is the most reliable in 2022?

  04-12-2022 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - When booking a flight, you want the option that will get you and your stuff where you want to go — preferably on time. Unfortunately, that's not been a given recently.Airline performance has struggled over the past year as passengers flock back to the skies. According to Transportation Security Administration screening data, almost 11 million more passengers traveled in June 2022 compared with June 2021.To see which airlines handled these turbulent times best, NerdWallet dug
  
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• VIDEO: Coyote attacks toddler in broad daylight

  04-12-2022 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – A security camera captured the terrifying moment a coyote attacked a 2-year-old in broad daylight in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Woodland Hills.
  The video shows the toddler being attacked and dragged by the coyote, all in a matter of seconds. The girl’s parents, Shira and Ariel Eliyahuo, said they had just arrived back home from preschool, parked the car and taken their daughter out of her car seat. When do New Mexicans put up their Christmas lights?As the parents c
  
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• 12 truly spectacular pools from around the world

  04-12-2022 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The past couple of years has been a whirlwind as people dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, significant political changes, skyrocketing inflation costs, and global supply chain shortages. The constant stress is enough for many to daydream of escaping and seeking refuge in spaces that ooze tranquility in deserts, mountains, or the water. Yelp picks Santa Fe eatery for ‘best pastries’ in the stateSpending time in coastal environments and being near water overall
  
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• Halftime contest booed, both students win $100K

  04-12-2022 17:37 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Just what the Dr ordered.Two college students each wound up winning $100,000 in tuition Saturday, shortly after boos filled Mercedes-Benz Stadium because of a confusing ending in a halftime contest during the SEC championship game. ABQ Biopark welcomes first penguin chick hatched at exhibitFans at the LSU-Georgia game jeered when one of the competitors appeared to capture the Dr Pepper ball toss competition in overtime on a technicality.The two women were tossing f
  
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• 26 athletes who competed into their 40s

  04-12-2022 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - We all reach our physical peak in our mid-20s, and athletes are no different. After that, the long and gradually steepening performance curve heads in the other direction. But some athletes—including a high proportion of the very best—seem to stop the aging process in its tracks. These ageless wonders keep performing at an elite level well into their 30s, 40s, or even 50s. Woman to receive thousands in lawsuit involving The Pit in AlbuquerqueSatchel Paige remarkably
  
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• Where millennials are moving

  04-12-2022 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Millennials are increasingly putting down roots whether that is through buying a home, getting involved in their community or working with a local financial advisor to plan for the future. While less than 4% of millennials moved between states in 2021, new Census Bureau data shows that some cities in particular experienced significant increases and decreases in their millennial populations last year.In this study, SmartAsset analyzed the cities where millennials are mo
  
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• How each state is affected by e-commerce scams

  04-12-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - While economies the world over suffered, slowed, and effectively stopped due to the pandemic, the fraud economy flourished. Experts estimated that the annual global cost of fraud in 2020 would total just over $5 trillion USD—more than the GDP of most countries. Turf wars: A tale of deception and misused tax dollarsBut those were pre-pandemic estimates, derived under pre-pandemic conditions and an old normal. Experts believe the actual total in our new covid-concurrent reality i
  
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• Darknet markets generate millions in revenue selling stolen personal data, supply chain study finds

  04-12-2022 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - It is common to hear news reports about large data breaches, but what happens once your personal data is stolen? Our research shows that, like most legal commodities, stolen data products flow through a supply chain consisting of producers, wholesalers and consumers. But this supply chain involves the interconnection of multiple criminal organizations operating in illicit underground marketplaces. What’s New Mexico’s favorite holiday song?The stolen dat
  
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• Steady rain continues tonight

  04-12-2022 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  The heavier rain arrived just in time to wreck havoc with the Twinkle of Lights Parade unfortunately. A pretty narrow, but steady band of rain dumped nearly 1" of rain in northern parts of Socorro County bordering with Valencia County into the South Valley. The persistent showers will continue overnight into Sunday morning before slowly breaking apart later in the day. So keep the umbrella handy through the first half of Sunday. The damp and gloomy conditions will stick around for another day be
  
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• Suspect in August 2022 murder arrested by Albuquerque police

  04-12-2022 04:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police have arrested someone they think was involved in a murder. The homicide happened on August 6.
  Albuquerque police arrested Joe Simon Hilario Anderson for the murder of Raymond Aviles.Trial for man charged in fatal drunk driving crash to begin in mid-DecemberAuthorities reported Anderson had been previously convicted of voluntary manslaughter in 2016 for the death of Vicente Sanchez in 2010.
  The murder of Aviles took place in August in the 3400 block of
  
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• Man arrested in Eddy County for human trafficking

  04-12-2022 03:59 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A man was arrested in Eddy County. He is suspected of human trafficking.CNM launching new distilling spirits programOfficials said around 8:45 a.m. Friday morning, the Eddy County Sheriff's Office was called about a white SUV that avoided the Border Patrol Check Point in Texas.
  Deputies caught up to that vehicle and conducted a traffic stop near Carlsbad.
  Deputies determined driver Hector Castro, 44, was trafficking multiple people.
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• ABQ Twinkle Light Parade shines through rain, gloom

  04-12-2022 03:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday night, a tree in Old Town was brought to life with thousands of sparkling lights. Sticking with another tradition, the city held the Twinkle Light Parade Saturday.The parade started at Washington around 5:15 p.m. More than 120 entries marched down Central until they reached Girard. Dillard’s files lawsuit against Winrock Town Center over prolonged construction, lost profitsEach float competed for the crown of 'Best in Show.' They will be judged
  
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• CNM launching new distilling spirits program

  04-12-2022 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) is adding a new facet to its Beverage and Brewing Program. It will now be jumping into distilled spirits."When I started in brewing, there was only three programs around the country," said Antonio Fernandez. Fernandez is the lead instructor for the Beverage and Brewing program at CNM. "Very exciting for me to see just how much we can grow in the state," he said. Disney rides that don’t exist anymoreSince 2016,
  
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• New Mexico relaxing rules for high school standardized test scores

  04-12-2022 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is relaxing requirements for some high school students when it comes to standardized test scores. Officials said the pandemic influenced this change.UNM offers new, 16-month program to increase the number of nursesThe Public Education Department announced this week that students on track to graduate in 2024 won't have to pass tests that have gauged whether they're eligible to move on from high school.
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• New Mexico relaxing high school standardized test scores

  04-12-2022 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is relaxing requirements for some high school students when it comes to standardized test scores. Officials said the pandemic influenced this change.UNM offers new, 16-month program to increase the number of nursesThe Public Education Department announced this week that students on track to graduate in 2024 won't have to pass tests that have gauged whether they're eligible to move on from high school.
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• ABQ Biopark welcomes first penguin chick hatched at exhibit

  04-12-2022 01:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ Biopark has a new penguin chick in its family. It is the first chick born since the penguin chill exhibit opened back in 2019.American Legion Post 13 collects toys, donations for local familiesThe Gentoo chick hatched on November 22 after being found in the middle of October. The baby belongs to parents Digit and Killian.Biopark staff said the chick recently had its 10-day wellness check. It weighed in at just over one pound and is doing well.In othe
  
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• American Legion Post 13 collects toys, donations for local families

  04-12-2022 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local non-profit spent the morning collecting toys for local kids in need. American Legion Post 13 hosted its annual Toys for Tots Christmas Party Saturday. States with the lowest property taxesAt the event, they collect community donations of toys and other items for families in the metro area. There was also live music for people who stopped by to enjoy.
  Each year, they normally help roughly 200 kids. Organizers said it's just one way they can help make
  
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• You may receive a smaller tax refund in 2023 — here's why

  04-12-2022 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  (WWLP/Nexstar) — Taxpayers may need to prepare for smaller tax refunds in 2023. According to the Internal Revenue Service, refunds could be smaller because taxpayers didn't receive stimulus payments this tax year.As explained by CNBC, your refund is based on taxable income calculated by subtracting itemized deductions from your gross income. The IRS is also warning taxpayers not to rely on receiving their tax refunds by a certain date, "especially when making major purchases or paying bill
  
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