• New Mexico now offers digital medical cannabis cards

    New Mexico now offers digital medical cannabis cards
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After expanding online services for medical cannabis patients, New Mexico's Department of Health now offers digital cannabis cards. And New Mexicans can use them for medical cannabis purchases in stores.Last year, the state created an online Patient Portal for medical cannabis patients. That allowed users to check their number if available units online, 24-7. Now, online access is expanding to include cannabis cards, according to the Department of Health.Story
  • Wheat pennies could bring you a pretty penny

    Wheat pennies could bring you a pretty penny
    JOPLIN, Mo — Lincoln Wheat pennies are one of the most popular series of U.S. coins that coin collectors strive to build a complete set. Rare coins such as the 1909-S VDB and 1914-D are the "Holy Grails" of any Lincoln Wheat cent collection. Before you go down the path of building a complete set of Lincoln Wheat pennies, there are a few things you'll need to know."Wheat pennies are one of the two most popular U.S. coins that are collected. The other one that's very popular is the old
  • El Malpais National Monument hosts Native American storytelling series

    El Malpais National Monument hosts Native American storytelling series
    GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – El Malpais National Monument will host monthly events where visitors can learn more about Native American culture. The El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center will host a series of events with guests from several New Mexico tribes presenting stories and histories.Check the list: Missing Native Americans in New MexicoThe first one is on December 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. featuring Sharylyn Sanchez of the Acoma Pueblo. She will focus on ancient and contemporary
  • DA's Office: Convicted rapist cuts off GPS monitor, flees

    DA's Office: Convicted rapist cuts off GPS monitor, flees
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A convicted rapist is on the run after cutting off his ankle monitor. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office says Fernando Ramirez was out of custody awaiting sentencing after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing a 9-year-old family member.Ruidoso man sentenced to life in prison for killing 2-year-old son, claims innocenceOn November 16, Ramirez was convicted. Prosecutors had argued for Ramirez to be detained until sentencing, but they say J
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  • Ruidoso man sentenced to life in prison for killing 2-year-old son, claims innocence

    Ruidoso man sentenced to life in prison for killing 2-year-old son, claims innocence
    RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – In October, Ricardo Soto was convicted of intentional child abuse resulting in the death of his 2-year-old son. Now, he has been sentenced to life in prison, but he's appealing the conviction.Soto was accused of child abuse in 2018 after x-rays revealed his 2-year-old son's head had been fractured, according to New Mexico State Police. The fractures, reportedly consistent with abuse, led to extensive brain injuries. The child, Jeremiah Nevarez, was hospital
  • Macy's highlights holiday looks for the season

    Macy's highlights holiday looks for the season
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're still looking for the best Christmas and New Year's Eve outfit, Macy's wants to help you navigate trends to look your best this holiday season. Dukes x NM United released new merch for this holiday seasonThis holiday season has a lot of colors, like jewel tones and even bright colors. For men, velvet jackets are paired with slacks, and it's an outfit they can wear all year round. Women can also wear a velvet blazer and leather pants with a glitter
  • Visit Albuquerque offers small business 'gift guide'

    Visit Albuquerque offers small business 'gift guide'
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Helping you find that perfect gift! If you're still doing your Christmas shopping, Visit Albuquerque's Small Business Holiday Gift Guide can help you find something for everyone on your list.The Gallery ABQ will be hosting: ‘Ode to Joy and Peace’The gift guide is to help individuals support small businesses. "Research shows that for every $100 you spent $68 stays in the community, and we really want to keep those dollars here in Albuquerque," sai
  • Drier air begins moving into New Mexico

    Drier air begins moving into New Mexico
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning kicked off with dense fog across much of the state and Rio Grande Valley, including the Albuquerque metro. This afternoon conditions will continue to clear as dry air moves in overhead along with a westerly wind. This will also create downslope warming, with temperatures across the east about 5-15 degrees warmer than yesterday.Tuesday morning may see another foggy start before much more widespread dry air overtakes the state. A southwesterly breeze wil
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  • "Porch Piracy Project" leads to arrest in Las Cruces

    "Porch Piracy Project" leads to arrest in Las Cruces
    LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces Police arrested a woman during its "porch piracy" operation last week. Police say during the operation Wednesday, they staked out several homes.
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    Education: New Mexico relaxing rules for high school standardized test scoresAlbuquerque: Dillard’s files lawsuit against Winrock Town Center over prolonged construction, lost profitsCrime: Santa Fe District Attorney tackling DUIs with new filing programCommunity: ABQ Biopark w
  • Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent on proposed calendar change

    Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent on proposed calendar change
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a significant change proposed to next years Albuquerque Public Schools calendar, Superintendent Scott Elder is sharing the process of creating school calendars.Santa Fe police hires new officers, lowest vacancies in yearsOne of the proposed changes would move fall break to Monday, October 9th and Tuesday, October 10th. For years fall break fell on the Thursday and Friday of Balloon Fiesta, giving kids a chance to attend the Special Shape Rodeo and other
  • ABC pulls daytime anchors off air after romance disclosure

    ABC pulls daytime anchors off air after romance disclosure
    ABC News has taken a pair of daytime news personalities off the air after reports of a romantic relationship between the two anchors surfaced.
    Colleagues Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, who are both anchors of ABC's "GMA 3" afternoon show have been taken off the air by network President Kim Godwin while the outlet decides how to handle fall out from the alleged off-air relationship and the widespread attention it has caused, The Hill has learned.During the network's 9 a.m. editorial call on Monday,
  • Here's who is on Time's 2022 Person of the Year shortlist

    Here's who is on Time's 2022 Person of the Year shortlist
    Time magazine has revealed the shortlist for its 2022 Person of the Year, with plans to name the winner on Wednesday.The next Person of the Year will be revealed exclusively to NBC's "Today" show, which also obtained a copy of the shortlist.The magazine has awarded the honorary title since 1927, last year giving the distinction to billionaire Elon Musk.
    Here are the candidates for Time's 2022 Person of the Year.Elon MuskMusk is nominated once again, with a chance to win the title for the second
  • How bad is the flu this year? CDC map looks grim

    How bad is the flu this year? CDC map looks grim
    (NEXSTAR) – Unless you live in one of four states, the flu situation looks to be growing dire near you.Nearly every state is reporting "high" or "very high" flu activity, according to tracking by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Only four states – Alaska, Michigan, New Hampshire and Vermont – have "low" or "minimal" activity. Two more states, Hawaii and West Virginia, have a "moderate" level of influenza infections.NMDOH, steps to reduce respiratory illness
  • NASA capsule makes final trip around moon, then heads home

    NASA capsule makes final trip around moon, then heads home
    CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Orion capsule and its test dummies swooped one last time around the moon Monday, flying over a couple Apollo landing sites before heading home.Orion will aim for a Pacific splashdown Sunday off San Diego, setting the stage for astronauts on the next flight in a couple years. Hotel room of Albuquerque visitors burglarizedThe capsule passed within 80 miles (130 kilometers) of the far side of the moon, using the lunar gravity as a slingshot for the 237
  • PNM files 2024 rate change with New Mexico Public Regulations Committee

    PNM files 2024 rate change with New Mexico Public Regulations Committee
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PNM has asked the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for a 9.7% base rate increase. PNM says they need the hike to pay for improvements like the recently announced $344 million grid modernization plan.Dillard’s files lawsuit against Winrock Town Center over prolonged construction, lost profitsThey claim the actual impact on a customer's bill will be closer to .9% increase. “This rate change request reflects hundreds of millions of dollars of invest
  • PNM files 2024 rate change proposal with New Mexico Public Regulations Committee

    PNM files 2024 rate change proposal with New Mexico Public Regulations Committee
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PNM will soon be asking the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission for a rate change. Details of the proposal are expected to be unveiled during a news conference Monday at 2:30 p.m. Dillard’s files lawsuit against Winrock Town Center over prolonged construction, lost profitsPNM says this would be the first rate change since 2016. In October, PNM unveiled plans for a $344 million grid modernization plan. The plan includes adding smart meters, new techno
  • Same-sex couples wary despite federal marriage rights bill

    Same-sex couples wary despite federal marriage rights bill
    Mary and Sharon Bishop-Baldwin were jubilant after winning a decadelong fight for the right to wed in Oklahoma.But eight years after tying the knot — on the day they won their lawsuit challenging a state ban on gay marriage — and seven years after the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed same-sex couples' constitutional right to marry, they no longer take their union for granted.While they're happy that Congress is moving swiftly to ensure nationwide recognition of same-sex and interracial ma
  • Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2022

    Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2022
    One would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II.In her 70 years on the throne, she helped modernize the monarchy across decades of enormous social change, royal marriages and births, and family scandals. For most Britons, she was the only monarch they had ever known.Her death in September was arguably the most high-profile death this year, prompting a collective outpouring of grief and respect for her steady leadership as well as some crit
  • Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for omicron vaccine in kids under 5

    Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for omicron vaccine in kids under 5
    (The Hill) -- Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have submitted an application asking the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of their omicron-adapted bivalent COVID-19 vaccine as the third shot in a three-dose series for children ages 6 months through 4 years, the companies announced Monday.  New Mexico restaurants featured in Yelp’s Top 100 Tacos Spots in AmericaIf authorized, the children would still receive two doses of the original vaccine, and then a
  • Idaho college killings: Roommates of slain students break their silence

    Idaho college killings: Roommates of slain students break their silence
    (NewsNation) — Weeks after the Nov. 13 killings of four college students in a rental home near the University of Idaho, two surviving roommates have made statements.The police have said they won't put out any more information unless it is completely vetted and won't harm the ongoing investigation. What’s New Mexico’s favorite holiday song?But that silence has been deafening for the victims' families, who are desperate for any new development that could crack the case.Meanwhile,
  • 'Charlie Brown Christmas' tunes still a holiday tradition after 57 years

    'Charlie Brown Christmas' tunes still a holiday tradition after 57 years
    NEW YORK (AP) — The Mendelson family would love to find the envelope where their father, Lee, scribbled some lyrics to jazz musician Vince Guaraldi's composition “Christmas Time is Here” for an animated TV special featuring the “Peanuts” gang in 1965.The producer always said it had taken less than half an hour to write, and he likely tossed the scrap of paper away. He was in a rush. Everything was rushed. No one even knew, once the special aired, whether i
  • DHS delays REAL ID deadline another two years

    DHS delays REAL ID deadline another two years
    (The Hill) -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was extending the deadline by roughly two years for air passengers to use a REAL ID when traveling.The agency announced on Monday it will begin enforcing the more stringent identification requirement on May 7, 2025, after previously setting a deadline of May 3, 2023. The announcement marks DHS’s third extension.REAL ID-compliant documents, which are generally signified by a small star, are already required for people to e
  • Rare December tropical disturbance pops up in the Atlantic

    Rare December tropical disturbance pops up in the Atlantic
    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Although hurricane season is officially over, there's still a chance we could see another tropical depression or storm in the Atlantic this year.According to the National Hurricane Center, forecasters are watching a low pressure system that's producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms about 750 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.
    "Environmental conditions appear conducive for this system to acquire some subtropical characteristics while it drifts nor
  • Project Search helps New Mexico graduates with disabilities earn work experience

    Project Search helps New Mexico graduates with disabilities earn work experience
    RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A program here in New Mexico is helping recent high school graduates with disabilities transition into the workforce. There are seven school districts involved in "Project Search" with eight different workplace sites. Students from Rio Rancho Public Schools work alongside Rust Presbyterian Hospital. Hotel room of Albuquerque visitors burglarizedRust has eight interns that rotate through all of the job placements in the hospital until May of 2023."They ge
  • Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year

    Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year
    LONDON (AP) — Asked to sum up 2022 in a word, the public has chosen a phrase.Oxford Dictionaries said Monday that “goblin mode” has been selected by online vote as its word of the year.It defines the term as “a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.” ‘Toxic’ revealed as Oxford’s Word of the YearFirst seen on Twitter in 2009, “goblin mo
  • 'No freaking way': Unwelcome bear moves into Florida neighborhood, eats residents' avocados

    'No freaking way': Unwelcome bear moves into Florida neighborhood, eats residents' avocados
    DAVENPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — A resident in Davenport, Florida, is not happy with a black bear that decided to spend his nights in her neighborhood.Lynn Wracan said the bear has been wandering around the Thousand Oaks community for months. Hotel room of Albuquerque visitors burglarizedIn a video she sent to WFLA, the bear can be seen in the early morning hours just chilling by a tree."No freaking way," Wracan can be heard saying in the video.At first, it seemed the bear was interested in the Ch
  • KRQE Newsfeed: Hotel room burglarized, Santa Fe Police low vacancy, Foggy morning, Food drive, Special display

    KRQE Newsfeed: Hotel room burglarized, Santa Fe Police low vacancy, Foggy morning, Food drive, Special display
    Monday's Top StoriesThousands donated to New Mexico student clothing bank2 facing list of charges after Santa Fe County pursuitBernalillo County SWAT responds to armed, barricaded suspectNFL player honors Bernalillo County first respondersFirefighters face off in Bernalillo County Fire Department relayPower outages could last days after shootings at substationsFlorida deputy ‘jokingly’ shot, killed by roommate, fellow deputyN. Korea fires artillery near border in warning to S. KoreaM
  • Dense fog for morning commute, another storm on the way

    Dense fog for morning commute, another storm on the way
    NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dense fog has settled into the entire Rio Grande Valley, northwest and southwest New Mexico this morning. Visibility is less than a mile, making it difficult to see. Be sure to take it slow and use low beams, not high beams. Fog will stick around through midday, and a dense fog advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. Skies will clear this afternoon, with dry and sunny conditions returning after a wet weekend. Temperatures will be mild, even warm across the east. Winds
  • Florida deputy 'jokingly' shot, killed by roommate, fellow deputy

    Florida deputy 'jokingly' shot, killed by roommate, fellow deputy
    PALM BAY, Fla. (WFLA) - New details have emerged about the weekend death of a 23-year-old sheriff's deputy in Florida.The Brevard County Sheriff's Office said Austin Walsh was shot and killed early Saturday by his roommate, fellow deputy Andrew Lawson, in their Palm Bay home.
    Photos of Deputy Walsh (Brevard County Sheriff's Office)In an update posted to Facebook, Sheriff Wayne Ivey said Walsh and his roommate were taking a break from playing online video games with friends when Lawson pointed a
  • Hotel room of Albuquerque visitors burglarized

    Hotel room of Albuquerque visitors burglarized
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tourists from out of state were hoping for a nice vacation. However, the last day they were here in Albuquerque, someone stole from their hotel room.
    It's often heard about trailers taken or cars broken into at hotels. This time, a hotel room rummaged through. "I felt it was a safe place," said Marjorie Duncan, a caretaker in Colorado for special needs adults. Local NFL player honors Bernalillo County first responders lost in helicopter crashThe folks she ta
  • Santa Fe police hires new officers, lowest vacancies in years

    Santa Fe police hires new officers, lowest vacancies in years
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – While police departments across the state struggle to hire, one New Mexico police department is making strides, saying its officer vacancy rate is at its lowest in years. Patio in ABQ Old Town turns blue in support of law enforcementFor the first time since 2018, the Santa Fe Police Department has fewer than 20 officer vacancies. The department says that this will benefit everyone in the long run.“We want to try to prevent crime, if possible, and to also
  • Frozen raspberries recalled over Hepatitis A

    Frozen raspberries recalled over Hepatitis A
    INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) - More than 1,000 cases of frozen raspberries are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recall involves James Farm frozen raspberries sold through Restaurant Depot/Jetro locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.The recall was initiated after FDA testing indicated the presence of Hepatitis A in the raspber
  • These counties will decide who wins the Georgia Senate runoff

    These counties will decide who wins the Georgia Senate runoff
    Georgia voters are heading to the polls one more time to weigh in on the consequential election between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and Republican Herschel Walker, and all eyes are on key counties in the Peach State to see how they perform.Warnock outperformed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in predominately Democratic counties like DeKalb, Fulton and Clayton. Meanwhile, Walker underperformed Gov. Brian Kemp (R) in predominately GOP counties like Forsyth, Cherokee and Hall. Experts sa
  • 'Sesame Street' legend Bob McGrath dies at 90

    'Sesame Street' legend Bob McGrath dies at 90
    Bob McGrath, an actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show “Sesame Street” has died at the age of 90.McGrath’s passing was confirmed by his family who posted on his Facebook page on Sunday: "The McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.”Bob McGrath, "Sesame Street Bob" during D
  • Thousands donated to New Mexico student clothing bank; kids go on shopping trip

    Thousands donated to New Mexico student clothing bank; kids go on shopping trip
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's time for a new look! Kids in Albuquerque got to pick out clothing ahead of the holidays thanks to generous donations.
    Local Mcdonald's owners Steve and Patricia Aragon donated $10,000 to Locker 505, which provides K-12 students clothing.Crossing guards across Albuquerque collecting canned foods for families in needThe organization received another $7,500 from Macy's, Western Sky Community Care, and the Ice Wolves. The shopping spree took place Sunday mo
  • 2 facing list of charges after Santa Fe County pursuit

    2 facing list of charges after Santa Fe County pursuit
    SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) arrested two men. They are accused of fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
    Authorities said the Santa Fe Regional Emergency Communications Center was contacted around 8:50 a.m. on Sunday for a report of a stolen vehicle seen at Riverside Mobile Home Park at the 7600 block of Riverside Loop.Santa Fe District Attorney tackling DUIs with new filing programOfficers responded to the location and staged a tire deflation device at each ex
  • Bob McGrath, original Sesame Street cast member, dies at age 90

    Bob McGrath, original Sesame Street cast member, dies at age 90
    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Bob McGrath, one of the original cast members of Sesame Street, has died at age 90.News of his death was shared in a Facebook post Sunday evening, saying he died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.Local NFL player honors Bernalillo County first responders lost in helicopter crashMcGrath joined Sesame Street as a founding cast member in 1969, playing the character of Bob Johnson. He would remain part of the cast for several decades before his retirement in 2016.
  • Patio in Old Town turns blue in support of law enforcement

    Patio in Old Town turns blue in support of law enforcement
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Old Town Albuquerque is decorated head to toe for the holiday season. One patio, however, stands out, and it's look has a special meaning. Each year, the patio outside Blackbird gets a special makeover for the holiday season.While many spots arould Old Town have the traditional red and green and streets lined with brown luminaries, Patio Market opts for blue lights and blue decor. "I thought this would be a good way to honor everybody in police enforcement,"
  • Patio in ABQ Old Town turns blue in support of law enforcement

    Patio in ABQ Old Town turns blue in support of law enforcement
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Old Town Albuquerque is decorated head to toe for the holiday season. One patio, however, stands out, and it's look has a special meaning."I thought this would be a good way to honor everybody in police enforcement," said Michelle Lameres, owner of Blackbird Coffee House.Each year, the patio outside Blackbird gets a special makeover for the holiday season. While many spots arould Old Town have the traditional red and green and streets lined with brown lumina
  • NFL player honors Bernalillo County first responders lost in helicopter crash

    NFL player honors Bernalillo County first responders lost in helicopter crash
    (KRQE) -- Former El Dorado Eagle and current Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry is honoring local first responders. It's a part of the NFL's "My Cleats My Cause." Crossing guards across Albuquerque collecting canned foods for families in needIn Sunday's game, Gentry wore cleats honoring Fred Beers, Larry Koren, Michael Levison, and Matthew King. Those men were the four Bernalillo County first responders who died in a helicopter crash in July while helping fight the wildfire in Las Vegas.A
  • Local NFL player honors Bernalillo County first responders lost in helicopter crash

    Local NFL player honors Bernalillo County first responders lost in helicopter crash
    (KRQE) -- Former Eldorado Eagle and current Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Zach Gentry is honoring local first responders as part of the NFL's "My Cleats My Cause." Crossing guards across Albuquerque collecting canned foods for families in needIn Sunday's game, Gentry wore cleats honoring Fred Beers, Larry Koren, Michael Levison, and Matthew King. Those men were the four Bernalillo County first responders who died in the Metro 2 helicopter crash in July while helping fight the wildfire in Las Veg
  • Firefighters face off in Bernalillo County Fire Department Urbany Cup Relay

    Firefighters face off in Bernalillo County Fire Department Urbany Cup Relay
    BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Firefighters with the Bernalillo County Fire Department (BCFD) went head to head this weekend in the 2nd Annual Urbany Cup Firefighter Combat Challenge. The competition was held Saturday at the training academy. Santa Fe District Attorney tackling DUIs with new filing programFirefighters competed in a three-on-three competition to see who can complete the challenge the fastest.Tasks included things like the charged-line hose drag, carrying a weighted p
  • Bernalillo County SWAT responds to armed, barricaded suspect

    Bernalillo County SWAT responds to armed, barricaded suspect
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Little information is known about a SWAT situation that took place Sunday morning. The incident took place in South Valley.Just before 5 a.m., the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office responded to a home on La Vega Drive for reports of an armed subject barricaded inside the residence.Story continues below:
    KRQE Investigates: Couple charged with abusing child allowed unsupervised, overnight visitsAlbuquerque: Narrow downtown intersection frustrates Albuquerque
  • Showers ending south; skies breaking north

    Showers ending south; skies breaking north
    It was another dreary day all over the state Sunday while lighter showers for the south continued. Socorro saw a light mist/rain most of the morning. We're finally beginning to see the pattern break with some drier air arriving near the Four Corners.
    Sky conditions are breaking up as the showers are ending this evening. Lighter rain will still fall near the Gila and I-10 corridor the next few hours. Some fog is also possible for the Sacramento Mountains early Monday before the sunshine returns.F
  • Crossing guards across Albuquerque collecting canned foods for families in need

    Crossing guards across Albuquerque collecting canned foods for families in need
    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Food is being collected for community members in need. The City of Albuquerque's Crossing Guard Division is kicking off its first annual canned-food drive Monday.
    The canned food drive runs from December 5 through the 9.Story continues below:
    KRQE Investigates: Couple charged with abusing child allowed unsupervised, overnight visitsAlbuquerque: Narrow downtown intersection frustrates Albuquerque driversCrime: Law license temporarily taken away from former AP
  • From design to landfill: Lifecycle of a $3 Shein shirt

    From design to landfill: Lifecycle of a $3 Shein shirt
    STACKER (WSYR-TV) -- That cute top you purchased for less than your morning coffee, wore twice, washed once, and threw away because it fell apart as soon as it hit the washing machine agitator will sit in a landfill, leeching pollutants for up to 200 years.To put that in context, if fast fashion (and polyester) existed during Susan B. Anthony's lifetime, the dresses she would have worn advocating for women's rights would still be lingering in a Rochester landfill today.Household refill business

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