Albuquerque news

• Delinquent property auction in Deming next week

  08-12-2022 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) –The state's Taxation and Revenue Department will hold a delinquent property tax auction next week over two days. The auction will take place on Tuesday, December 13, and Wednesday, December 14 in the Luna County Administration Building at 700 S. Silver Ave. in Deming. The auction will start at 10:00 a.m. on both days.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: ‘It’s just been a headache’: Dozens of tires slashed in Rio Rancho neighborhoodAlbuquerque: Albu
  
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• Artists invited to pitch ideas for Bernalillo County building art project

  08-12-2022 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thousands have been budgeted for public art in Bernalillo County. Now, officials are looking for proposals to use up that money in a square that houses county government offices.Artists or teams of artists are being invited to submit ideas for "an innovative, signature" proposal for public art at the county's building in Alvarado Square. Hobbs students getting new middle schoolThe piece will be used as a landmark and welcoming figure to those at the location. Offic
  
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• APD, FBI search for "Ski Bum Bandit" robbery suspect

  08-12-2022 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police, along with the FBI, are looking for a bank robber caught on surveillance footage wearing ski goggles. Police say the "Ski Bum Bandit" robbed the First Financial Credit Union around 9:15 a.m. Thursday.Police say the suspect displayed a handgun and took an unknown amount of money. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the suspect. Crime Stoppers asking for info on 16-year-old&rsq
  
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• NMSU picks law firm to look into recent shooting

  08-12-2022 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently announced that they were going to look into the details surrounding a deadly shooting at the University of New Mexico’s campus on November 19, 2022. Thursday, NMSU announced they chose a law firm to lead the investigation.In a news release, the school announced that they've Rodey Law Firm to conduct an investigation separate from the New Mexico State Police investigation. Rod
  
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• ABQ Bar Association selects Distinguished Service Award recipient

  08-12-2022 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon has been selected to be a recipient of the Albuquerque Bar Association's Distinguished Service Award. She will be the first to get the award. Amazon will tip your delivery drivers if you do this limited-time Alexa hackThey are honoring Bacon for her efforts to make the courts and legal process accessible to everyone regardless of their means.“This award recognizes Chief Justice Bacon’s disti
  
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• White House: Griner release was ‘difficult decision’ for Biden

  08-12-2022 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden made a difficult and painful decision to accept Russian terms for a one-for-one exchange to release American basketball star Brittney Griner, a senior administration official said Thursday, saying the Russians rejected U.S. efforts to also release imprisoned American Paul Whelan. “This was not a situation where we had a choice of which American to bring home. It was a choice between bringing home one particular American, Brittney Griner, or bringing home none,” t
  
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• Iowa parents allegedly drowned baby in bathtub just after birth, affidavit says

  08-12-2022 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  FORT DODGE, Iowa (WHO) - New details about the death of an Iowa newborn and the investigation that resulted in murder charges against her parents have been revealed in court documents.Brandon Thoma, 31, and Taylor Blaha, 24, are charged with first-degree murder in the death of their newborn daughter. Thoma is also charged with abuse of a corpse. Fort Dodge Police Department announced the arrests Wednesday.According to an affidavit in the case, law enforcement received a call from an Iowa Departm
  
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• How Democrats won the midterms

  08-12-2022 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  Democrats defied expectations up and down the ballot in 2022 despite facing historic headwinds and other challenges going into the midterms. Throughout the year, Democrats braced for losses as Republicans worked to tie the party’s candidates over a plethora of issues including rising inflation, crime and the flow of migrants over the southern border. President Biden was also seen as a liability for Democrats as he suffered low approval ratings.  However, Democrats were able
  
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• Amazon will tip your delivery drivers if you do this limited-time Alexa hack

  08-12-2022 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Help reward those delivering gifts and everyday essentials this holiday seasonMost of us shop from Amazon quite a bit throughout the year. However, during the holidays, the number of packages arriving on your doorstep likely increases. Fortunately, if you want to help the hardworking drivers who cart all those boxes around feel appreciated, Amazon has found a way to reward them this holiday season.Check out this simple
  
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• Thieves look to take advantage of online holiday shoppers

  08-12-2022 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  KSNF/KODE — With online buying expected to hit record levels this holiday season, internet service providers are encouraging consumers to be increasingly vigilant about their online safety."Increased online buying activity gives cyber criminals more opportunity to access our personal information. Caution is always key when sharing personal information online," said Ken Johnson, Senior Vice President of Technology Services at Sparklight.Below, you'll find some of the most recommended ways t
  
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• Hobbs students getting new middle school

  08-12-2022 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Hobbs School Board has approved a plan to build a new middle school. It's a necessity to keep up with the growing population there."At that time, we had two middle schools that were over 1,000 students attending every day for campuses that were built for 700 to 750," says Superintendent Gene Strickland. The superintendent says, in the last seven years, they've struggled to keep up with the population boom – seeing 1,500 more students over that time. Firs
  
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• New Mexico puppies given new life on east coast

  08-12-2022 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A litter of puppies from New Mexico are settling into their new digs in one of the wealthiest communities in America. They were sent off to the east coast. Santa Fe National Forest halting sales at headquartersKRQE reported last month about the nine puppies and their mom, who were likely destined for a lengthy stay at Española Humane.However, the organization teamed up with the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons and a group of volunteer pilots to
  
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• Groups ask federal government to protect coyotes based on similarity to Mexican gray wolves

  08-12-2022 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A group of environmental protection organizations is asking the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list coyotes as "endangered." Their claimed reasoning: People keep killing Mexican gray wolves after mistaking them for coyotes.Mexican gray wolves are currently protected under federal law as an endangered species. But, a group of advocates, including the Western Watersheds Project, and members from a dozen other organizations claim that illegal killings and huma
  
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• Backstreet Boy Nick Carter accused of raping teen in 2001

  08-12-2022 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter has been accused of raping a then-17-year-old girl in Tacoma, Washington, in 2001.Shay Ruth claims Carter invited her onto his tour bus, gave her alcohol, assaulted her and then warned her against telling anyone."Carter tried to scare me into silence by saying no one would believe me if I told what happened. He was nasty and threatening, saying I would go to jail if I told. He also said he'd turn people against me because he was Nick Carter and h
  
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• Santa Fe National Forest halting sales at headquarters

  08-12-2022 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Forest is announcing between December 12, and January 9, there will be no sales at its headquarters due to a staffing shortage. SFNF headquarters is located at 11 Forest Lane in Santa Fe, they say the headquarters will still be open to answer questions and assist withother issues.‘It’s just been a headache’: Dozens of tires slashed in Rio Rancho neighborhoodSFNF says they are currently unable to accept payments for fuelwood p
  
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• Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway

  08-12-2022 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  HONOLULU (AP) — Lava from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano is no longer feeding a flow that's been creeping closer to a crucial highway, scientists said Thursday, even as the world’s largest volcano keeps on erupting.That means lava isn’t advancing, and is no longer an imminent threat to the road that connects the east and west sides of the Big Island. Hawaii County officials say they will continue to plan and remain vigilant.
  As of Thursday morning, the lava that was contributing to
  
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• New art exhibit opens in Albuquerque

  08-12-2022 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new art exhibit at The South Broadway Cultural Center opens Thursday. The exhibit honors 'Our Lady of Guadalupe.' Two New Mexico cities among ‘Most Sinful Cities in America,’ study saysThe exhibit marks the 98th year the community has commemorated the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Thursday, December 8, there will be an opening night reception at the cultural center from 5 -7 p.m. There will also be a blessing of the alters on Decemb
  
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• Quiet end to the week

  08-12-2022 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The storm system that impacted the state yesterday is quickly pushing northeast, allowing for much calmer and drier conditions this afternoon. Temperatures will be a few degrees cooler than yesterday, especially north and west. They will remain seasonable throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend across New Mexico.
  Forecast Continues BelowCrime: Deming woman arrested for fatal hit-and-runAlbuquerque: Funds will help Albuquerque company reduce emissi
  
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• Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra takes the audience 'all around the world'

  08-12-2022 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Celebrating its 50th year, the Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra continues to bring accomplished musicians together with a mission to bring high-quality orchestral music to the Albuquerque area. This year, they have a variety of performances that you can catch live and in person.New Mexico Gay Men’s Choir presents: ‘Scrooge!’This year they have added a new guitar solo performance by Jeremy Mayne. The title of the concert is 'Paris to New M
  
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• New field and track at Youth Diagnostic and Development Center

  08-12-2022 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Youth Diagnostic and Development Center in Albuquerque has a brand new athletic field and track. Officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning for the field and track.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: ‘It’s just been a headache’: Dozens of tires slashed in Rio Rancho neighborhoodAlbuquerque: Albuquerque struggling to keep up with ART stationsCrime: Rio Rancho police investigating threat against high schoolTop Story: Russia frees
  
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• Iguana causes 'large scale' power outage in Florida city

  08-12-2022 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials in one South Florida city said an iguana was to blame for a "large scale" power outage this week.Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility crews responded to the outage on Wednesday afternoon.
  The outage affected customers in the South East area of the company's service territory.The city called the outage "large scale" but didn't immediately say how many customers were affected. VIDEO: Santa Fe Police rescue owl trapped in soccer netCity officials also di
  
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• Santa Fe Municipal Court rolls out new outreach program

  08-12-2022 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Municipal Court has a new program designed to help the homeless navigate the legal system. Two New Mexico cities among ‘Most Sinful Cities in America,’ study saysSanta Fe's outreach court program aims to help those with limited means or who face challenges securing legal representation. Officials say the program will provide alternate solutions in place of custody, fines and fees for outstanding non-DWI, criminal, misdemeanor and traffi
  
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• Highland Titles offers souvenir plots

  08-12-2022 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you are still looking for the perfect gift this holiday season, Highland Titles can help.Highland Titles is one of the world's leading innovators in land preservation, offering the purchase of souvenir plots of land on its estate in Glencoe Wood, Scotland. This enables the new owner to use the Scottish descriptive title of laird, lord, or lady. The project has gathered momentum so much over the years that Highland Titles created a nature reserve on a smal
  
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• Postal worker accused of crime spree being held until trial

  08-12-2022 20:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Gary Jaramillo, a postal worker accused of carjacking will remain behind bars until trial.According to a criminal complaint, Jaramillo approached a woman at the Quality Inn and Suites on Menaul and I-25. It claimed he reached for keys and took off when he failed. Police alleged Jaramillo then approached a couple outside, forced the man to the ground, and demanded his wallet. Documents say the first woman saw what was going on, grabbed a broom, and started hi
  
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• Analysis: New Mexico "a desert" for birth place of pro athletes

  08-12-2022 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A recent study looking into the listed birthplace for professional athletes across America's baseball, basketball, football and hockey leagues indicates New Mexico has the fewest number of pros per 100,000 people who list the Land of Enchantment as their home state. The newly published analysis comes from a New York sports book website called NY.bet, which broke down information kept by Sports Reference, a popular online sports information database. Metal detectors
  
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• Downtown Holiday Shop & Stroll returns to Albuquerque

  08-12-2022 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The holidays are in full effect. If you still need to do some holiday shopping, the Downtown Holiday Shop & Stroll is on Dec. 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Adelante Development Center is taking laptop donationsThis year they have put together all the local shops participating in a map that will help guide shoppers. There will also be a DowntownABQ Gift Card that will receive extra spending at participating locations. And, there will be about 16 retail vendors,
  
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• Coin Club: Coins of the Middle Ages

  08-12-2022 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Do you know where your coins come from? Former Coin Club President Phil Vitale shares the stories behind two particular coins.New Mexico’s role in World War IIAfter the collapse of the Roman Empire in the 6th century, many kingdoms throughout the Mediterranean and Asian areas produced coinage. By the years 1000 to 1400, kings were producing coinage that was more sophisticated to use as currency and use for important events.The first coin was owned
  
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• Remains of 'Boy in the Box' identified by Philadelphia police after 65 years

  08-12-2022 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  (WPHL) -- After 65 years, the Philadelphia Police Department has finally identified "America's Unknown Child," commonly referred to as the "Boy in the Box."
  On Thursday, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw revealed the boy's name as Joseph Augustus Zarelli, who was born Jan. 13, 1953, and died in 1957.
  According to the Philadelphia Public Affairs Office, "on February 25, 1957, the body of a young boy was discovered in a box in a wood area of Susquehanna Road in Northeast Philadelphia. Despite nu
  
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• PNM hosting bill assistance event

  08-12-2022 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – PNM is hosting a free assistance event to help customers struggling to pay utility bills. The event will be held Monday, December 12, from 12 noon - 2 p.m. at the Los Griegos Health and Social Services Center in Albuquerque. Video shows what happened during shooting at UNM involving NMSU playerIn order to receive assistance with bill customers must bring:proof of income and identification for everyone living in the homeLIHEAP approval letter dated 2021 or 2022, If
  
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• AP WAS THERE: Supreme Court legalizes interracial marriage

  08-12-2022 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — EDITOR’S NOTE: On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court was wrapping up the final orders for the term. Among the cases before them was that of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple who had been sentenced to a year in jail for violating Virginia’s ban on marriage between people of different races. The question posed by the Lovings’ plight was: Did Virginia’s law violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment? The justice
  
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• AP WAS THERE: Supreme Court gives same-sex marriage rights

  08-12-2022 17:56 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Editor's Note: On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to marry. The narrow, 5-4 decision did away with same-sex marriage bans in 14 states.With the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which protects same-sex and interracial marriages, The Associated Press is republishing its 2015 story by reporter Mark Sherman on the Supreme Court’s same-sex ruling.____Same-sex couples won the right to marry nationwide Friday as a div
  
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• New Mexico health officials update state's flu, COVID, RSV case outlook

  08-12-2022 17:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Medical leaders from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and UNM Children's Hospital are expected to discuss how the state is dealing with a "triple threat" of COVID, flu and RSV cases. NMDOH is slated to hold a news conference on the topic Thursday afternoon.KRQE News 13 will livestream the news conference here on this page. Coverage is expected to begin around 1 p.m.Over the last several months, state health leaders have been conducting monthly online new
  
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• Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe, study finds

  08-12-2022 17:39 via krqe.com
  
  Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for years while they take hormone-blocking pills.A reassuring new study finds they can take a two-year break from these drugs to get pregnant without raising their short-term risk of cancer coming back.“This is really good news for young women and their doctors and their families,” said Dr. Ann Partridge of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, who led the study. Results were being discussed Thursday at the San Ant
  
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• Allegations Twitter turning offices into 'motel rooms' being investigated

  08-12-2022 17:24 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Allegations that Twitter has turned office space at its Market Street headquarters in San Francisco into makeshift "motel rooms" for employees are going to be investigated, according to the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection.
  The investigation comes after a report from Forbes cited sources who said several offices at the building had been converted into sleeping quarters.
  The quarters were described as "modest bedrooms featuring unmade mattresses, drab c
  
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• As prices rise, energy savings becomes more important

  08-12-2022 17:16 via krqe.com
  
  KSNF/KODE — Energy efficiency is good for you, but also for the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the community in which you live. At the same time, efficiency also saves money. For most Americans today, saving money is especially important, considering the price of all goods and services continues to rise.Saving energy is an attainable goal for any household. Several factors can affect your energy consumption, like your home’s square footage or your family size, bu
  
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• Big Game Bound: Division leaders San Francisco, Tampa Bay square off in NFC clash

  08-12-2022 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – The NFL will enter the final quarter of the season with this week’s games.Week 14 is the last weekend in which teams have a bye. After Monday night, every team will have played 13 games with four left on their schedule. Weeks 15-18 will feature a full slate of 16 games.Our “Big Game Bound” marquee matchup this week is Tampa Bay at San Francisco as the 49ers try to win their sixth straight game.BGB host Chris Hagan talks with KRON’s Kate Rooney about w
  
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• Walmart CEO: Stores could close with uptick in shoplifting

  08-12-2022 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Walmart is considering possible store closures and price hikes as it grapples with what the company says is an uptick in shoplifting.
  Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Tuesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that theft is higher than what it has historically been.
  “If that’s not corrected over time, prices will be higher, and/or stores will close,” McMillon said. NewsNation has reached out to Walmart to see how much money the company has lost because of shopliftin
  
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• Key holiday shipping deadlines and tips to avoid shipping scams

  08-12-2022 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – The season of giving is also a season of shipping. Here are some companies' shipping deadlines you should know to make sure your package is delivered before Christmas, with some according to BlackFriday.com.Let’s start with the United States Postal Service. Retail ground and first-class mail should be sent by Dec. 17; for priority mail, ship by Dec. 19; and for priority express, the cut-off is Dec. 23.Over at UPS, Dec. 20 is your deadline for Three-Day Select; for
  
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• 'Avatar 2' blows critics away in 1st reactions to film

  08-12-2022 16:05 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Fans of James Cameron's "Avatar" have waited 13 years for the film's sequel.Critics who got an early sneak peek of "Avatar: The Way of Water" at the London premiere took to social media to give a short review of their experience.Two New Mexico cities among ‘Most Sinful Cities in America,’ study saysWhile sequels tend to sometimes get a bad rap for not being as great as the original, that doesn't seem to be the case for this film.
  Guillermo del Toro said the project reminded
  
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• Jewish Americans confront antisemitism with resolve, worry

  08-12-2022 15:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Jewish Americans are closely following the recent upsurge in antisemitic rhetoric and actions with a mix of anxiety and resolve — along with a yearning that a broader swath of Americans, including leaders across the political spectrum, speak out against anti-Jewish hatred.New Yorker Rizy Horowitz, who runs a program in Brooklyn providing meals and activities for Holocaust survivors, says the widespread vitriol prompts her to ask: “When can I pack up my suitcase
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Players suspended, More speed cameras possible, Quiet weather, Free lunch for students, Espanola shelter dogs

  08-12-2022 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top StoriesUSPS worker accused of attacking couple, stealing their truck in AlbuquerqueTwo New Mexico cities among ‘Most Sinful Cities in America,’ study says‘It’s just been a headache’: Dozens of tires slashed in Rio Rancho neighborhood2 juveniles accused of bringing guns to Clovis schoolAlbuquerque struggling to keep up with ART stationsRussia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, US officials sayCeline Dion diagnosed with stiff-person syndr
  
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• Quieter weather to end the week

  08-12-2022 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It is a foggy morning in southeast New Mexico, thanks to lingering moisture from all of Wednesday's rain. Visibility is as low as zero miles in Eddy, Lea and Chaves counties. Snow continues in the San Juan Mountains, but it will come to an end by the early afternoon. The snow has ended in the northern mountains of New Mexico, but roads will be snow covered in the mountain towns.Forecast Continues BelowHealth: State offers nurse home visits for newborns, familiesAlb
  
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• Report shows 6 'intrusions' at power stations in Florida

  08-12-2022 14:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Just days after what officials are calling a "targeted" attack at two Duke Energy substations in North Carolina, NewsNation has obtained federal documents showing evidence of at least six other "intrusions" at Duke Energy substations in Florida.Video shows what happened during shooting at UNM involving NMSU playerIn September, Duke Energy Florida experienced at least half a dozen "substation intrusion events," according to an incident report obtained by NewsNation.
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• Celine Dion diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome: What is it?

  08-12-2022 14:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Celine Dion revealed to her fans Thursday she has been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects about 1 or 2 people per million, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.The disease "is characterized by fluctuating muscle rigidity in the trunk and limbs and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as noise, touch, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms," according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (
  
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• Wordle beats out election results, Ukraine as most-searched term on Google in 2022

  08-12-2022 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Popular puzzle game Wordle was the most searched term on Google in 2022, beating out other search topics such as election results and Ukraine. In a news release on Wednesday, Google Trends shared that the world puzzle game came in first ahead of terms such as Election results, Ukraine, and late actress Betty White (the second, third, and sixth most popular terms searched) in total U.S. searches. Wordle also leads the pack in total searches globally, leading other searched
  
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• Apple rolls out more encryption of iCloud data

  08-12-2022 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Apple Inc. announced plans to offer users added encryption of data stored in iCloud accounts.Apple's end-to-end encryption service, called Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, will allow users to protect their most important data in their iCloud accounts, according to an Apple news release on Wednesday.  Apple Event 2022: New releases, updates and moreThe company said the new feature will be available for 23 data categories including iCloud backup, notes and photos. Mail, conta
  
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• Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, US officials say

  08-12-2022 14:15 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said.
  The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden, but carried a heavy price — and left behind an American jailed for nearly four years in Russia.The deal, the second such exchange in eight months with Russia, procure
  
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• ABQ nonprofit targeted by thief

  08-12-2022 07:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a shop owner's worst nightmare. An Albuquerque nonprofit that helps put clothes on kids was a victim of a break-in.Locker 505's location near Coronado Mall was broken into around 10 Tuesday night.The thieves broke their front window and stole some items on display plus a bike they were going to give away during Christmas.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: Trial delayed for New Mexico woman accused of throwing baby in dumpsterAlbuquerque: City’s pl
  
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• Quieter weather through the weekend

  08-12-2022 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Scattered showers and mountain snow is moving across New Mexico Wednesday. Drier and more seasonable weather will return through the weekend.After showers, storms, and snow moved through parts of New Mexico today, it is wrapping up tonight. Drier air will begin to move into western New Mexico late tonight, bringing and end to those showers, storms, and mountain snow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of the northern mountains and the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado.
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• Bernalillo County pondering speed cameras outside city limits

  08-12-2022 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is considering whether to follow Albuquerque's example and install speed cameras outside city limits. Some think it might help cut down on speeders.The proposal, sponsored by County Commissioner Walt Benson, cites statistics from Albuquerque police showing drivers are slowing down along stretches where the cameras went live earlier this year. Texas superintendent accused of putting camera in a girls’ locker roomThe county's program would be
  
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