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• Supreme Court takes up another clash over Biden’s student debt relief plan

  12-12-2022 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a second legal clash over President Biden's ambitious student debt relief plan that is currently blocked by lower courts.The two cases involve an effort by the Biden administration to reinstate a loan forgiveness program that would give federal borrowers making less than $125,000 a year up to $10,000 debt relief.Arguments in the cases could be heard as early as February. It was not immediately clear if the disputes would be consolidated or handled separ
  
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• Cannon AFB planes to fly at Browns-Ravens game

  12-12-2022 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two aircraft from Cannon Air Force Base will be on a special mission this weekend. The two MC-130Js will fly over First Energy Stadium in Cleveland during the National Anthem at Saturday's Browns-Ravens game.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alamogordo police: Child hospitalized after parade incidentSports: New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyTrending: Flights from Las Cruces to Albuquerque to begin January 2023Community: New Mexico chef highlig
  
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• Prescribed burns coming to Valles Calderas

  12-12-2022 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The national park service is planning more prescribed burns in the Valles Calderas National Preserve. The burn operations will take place in phases from now through the end of winter, depending on weather and fuel conditions.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alamogordo police: Child hospitalized after parade incidentSports: New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyTrending: Flights from Las Cruces to Albuquerque to begin January 2023Community: New Me
  
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• 2 hit-and-runs under investigation in Valencia County

  12-12-2022 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Valencia County deputies are investigating two deadly hit-and-runs earlier this month. The first one was reported on December 3 in Rio Communities.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alamogordo police: Child hospitalized after parade incidentSports: New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyTrending: Flights from Las Cruces to Albuquerque to begin January 2023Community: New Mexico chef highlights biscochito on national television
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• Teen attacks people at Rail Runner stop

  12-12-2022 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is charged with attacking people with a knife at a Rail Runner station. According to a criminal complaint, 19-year-old Santiago Crispin started punching a man at the stop on Highway 550 in Bernalillo Sunday. Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by ART busInvestigators say he then tried to take his bike and chased him with a knife. Four others say Crispin threatened them with that knife.When authorities confronted Crispin, they say they found ite
  
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• Last-ditch effort to give marijuana companies bank access

  12-12-2022 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Federal legislation to allow marijuana companies to legally access banks is facing a crucial deadline.Lawmakers are making a last-ditch effort to include the bill in next year's budget, which is due by the end of the week. Some senators say they're ready to open the door for banks to work with marijuana businesses."It absolutely could still happen," Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, said. "They have to deal in cash, that's not good for anybody."Brown and a group of biparti
  
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• Princess Abigail, 'last Hawaiian princess,' dies at age 96

  12-12-2022 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Kawānanakoa family announced that Princess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa had passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the age of 96.Her death was revealed to the public on Monday at the Iolani Palace, America’s only royal residence where the Hawaiian monarchy dwelled but now serves mostly as a museum. Kawānanakoa died peacefully in her Nu'uanu home where her wife Veronica Gail Kawānanakoa was by her side.Story continues below:New Mexico: Al
  
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• Advocates ask U.S. to bring jaguars back to the Gila National Forest

  12-12-2022 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Always elusive, jaguars are hard to spot, although they do show up occasionally in Arizona and New Mexico. But advocates say the federal government is not doing enough to help the animals thrive in the American Southwest. Their proposed solution: Bring jaguars to the Gila National Forest.In a petition sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity is asking for the Fish and Wildlife Service to bring an "experimental p
  
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• Santa Fe getting updated emergency response routes

  12-12-2022 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe's emergency response routes map is being updated after nearly 20 years. The new map will be represented at the public works and utilities committee meeting.It's designed to help first-responders to identify the best ways to get around the city. It includes suggestions for routes on future roads.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alamogordo police: Child hospitalized after parade incidentSports: New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyTre
  
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• Short film "Neon Vowels" finishes production in New Mexico

  12-12-2022 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office announced "Neon Vowels," has wrapped filming. The short film was filmed in November, in and around Cochiti Pueblo.Netflix launches site showcasing New Mexico film locations"Neon Vowels," is the story of a robot that starts defining its own identity through multiple interactions. The film was directed and produced by Sergio Caballero. Jenn Garcia, Smokey Nelson and Kristina Kim also helped produce. California film and production company se
  
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• CBP rushes border agents to El Paso amid migrant surge

  12-12-2022 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is rushing additional border agents to El Paso and reassigning officers from customs duties to deal with a new migrant spike in the region.“(CBP’s) El Paso Sector on the Texas border with Mexico has seen an increase in encounters. In order to process individuals as safely and expeditiously as possible, U.S. Border Patrol agents from Big Bend and CBP officers from the El Paso Field Office are assisting with proc
  
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• PNM offers tips to save energy during holiday season

  12-12-2022 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With holiday season in full swing, PNM is sharing tips with customers that will help keep their bill low.5 tips to keep your holiday electric bill low, according to PNM:Use LED string lights or laser projectorsUse a power strip and timer for outdoor lights and Christmas treeUse rechargeable batteriesMake sure air vents are clear of furniture and decorationsTurn off lights in room where tree is at
  To learn more on how to save energy visit PNM.com.save.
  
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• Root 66 Food Truck and Ruby collaborated on a vegan menu with a twist

  12-12-2022 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Root 66 food truck and Ruby Reds Collaboration are teaming up to offer a full plant-based menu that is not just for vegans. The menu is meant to cater to meat eaters who are considering trying something new but with a familiar taste.Root 66 food truck and Ruby Reds want to reach to all the community not just vegans. They want to show that people can enjoy their favorite food with healthy ingredients. They offer people's favorites like nachos, Philly ch
  
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• These are the most common COVID symptoms currently being reported, study finds

  12-12-2022 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - As with any virus, the symptoms of COVID have changed, and a new study shows they have, again, changed slightly.
  Virus symptoms can change for a number of reasons, like vaccines and new variants. When the BA.5 omicron subvariant became the dominant strain in the U.S., for example, COVID patients began reporting extreme fatigue more often and loss of taste or smell less.
  The new symptoms are tied to new dominant subvariants – BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 now comprise the majority of cases re
  
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• Hiker hit by rock rescued from Organ Mountains

  12-12-2022 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Annual training turned into a real rescue mission in the Organ Mountains. The Organ Mountain Technical Rescue Squad says they were about to head to the west side of the mountains when they were called to east side for a rescue.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alamogordo police: Child hospitalized after parade incidentSports: New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyTrending: Flights from Las Cruces to Albuquerque to begin January 2023Community: New
  
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• Powerful storm arrives in New Mexico

  12-12-2022 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A formidable storm system is pushing into the state today. It has already picked up winds, with gusts up to 60 mph especially south. Wind Advisories and High Wind Warnings are in effect through 11 p.m. Along with the winds, a line of snow/rain spanning from Silver City to southern Colorado, is currently pushing east across the state.This band of rain/snow will reach the Albuquerque metro by the late afternoon/early evening, and may impact your evening commute home.
  
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• Grants offered for veteran and military arts projects

  12-12-2022 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's art agency is now offering mini grants for veteran and military service arts projects. The agency is offering $2,000 grants for arts and veteran-focused organizations to create or expand opportunities for veterans and active-duty members to engage with the arts.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alamogordo police: Child hospitalized after parade incidentSports: New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyTrending: Flights from Las Cruces to
  
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• SAMS Aviation Academy offers pilot certificate

  12-12-2022 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  At SAMS (Southwest Aeronautics, Mathematics, and Science) Academy, students can get an FAA Private Pilot Certificate and/or an FAA Drone Pilot Certificate before graduating high school, for free. The public charter school teaches students grades 6-12 with an aviation focus. New Mexico research company wins contract with U.S. NavySAMS says there is no waitlist and no minimum requirements, all students are welcome. Students don't need to become pilots, t
  
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• Trial delayed for New Mexico police chief accused of impersonation

  12-12-2022 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Frank Methola, a New Mexico police chief, was scheduled to go on trial Monday. He is accused of impersonating an officer and battery. Two New Mexico cities among ‘Most Sinful Cities in America,’ study saysThis stems from an incident when Methola, Loving Police Chief, is accused of making a traffic stop in a different town than where he works. In 2021, Methola is accused of pulling over Cody Hill as he drove into Carlsbad, saying he was speeding and
  
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• All Faith Children's Advocacy Center helps heal kids and Families in Crisis

  12-12-2022 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –All Faiths Children's Advocacy Center is a behavioral health agency that's been serving the community since 1956. Helping families who are dealing with trauma. South Valley Mainstreet will be hosting Luminaria Event to honor loved onesThey have serve families and children of New Mexico who come from traumatic backgrounds. They provide trained therapists who can work with people and help them overcome issues. They help about 2500 clients each year.
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• Rowboat team from New Mexico begins journey crossing the Atlantic

  12-12-2022 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A team from New Mexico made up of former and current first responders taking part in a rowboat race that spans the Atlantic Ocean started their journey Monday.Lawsuit filed against Governor, alleging retaliation for public record requestThe Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge starts in Spain's Canary Islands and ends near Puerto Rico. San Juan County Sheriff's Office Captain Mark Pfetzer and Lieutenant Jarrod Slindee are the founders of “Guardian Initiat
  
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• BLM sets up student relief fund as loan forgiveness stalls

  12-12-2022 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation launched a new relief fund Monday aimed at Black college students, alumni and dropouts overburdened by mounting education costs and the student loan debt crisis.The foundation said it set aside $500,000 for the fund and plans to award more than 500 recipients with relief payments ranging from $750 to $4,500. A public application process for the fund opened on Monday, and recipients will receive their money in January if selected. Details
  
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• 'Don't quit': 90-year-old woman graduates college 70 years after first enrolling

  12-12-2022 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  DEKALB, Ill. (WGN) — A 90-year-old great-grandmother became a college graduate on Sunday.Walking across the stage to receive her college degree from Northern Illinois University was a moment 70 years in the making for Joyce DeFauw.She is one of the oldest Huskies to ever graduate from the university."There's so much going on that I can hardly fathom everything and take it in," DeFauw said. "It's fantastic."She first enrolled in what was then Northern Illinois State Teachers College in 1951
  
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• Here are the best cities for New Year's Eve

  12-12-2022 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Where will you spend New Year's Eve? If sitting on your soft and warm couch watching people across the nation celebrate isn't for you, maybe a trip to one of the best places in the nation to ring in the new year is just the ticket.According to a new study published by WalletHub, the best city for New Year's Eve is New York City. This is followed by Orlando and Las Vegas. Other major metro areas making the top 20 are San Francisco at number 4, Denver coming in sixth, Los Angel
  
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• These rental markets were most 'competitive' in 2022: report

  12-12-2022 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – It's hard to sum up a year in just a word, but for many around the country, 2022 was simply: expensive.
  Inflation and the bounce back from COVID-19 sent the cost of housing through the roof. Nationwide, rent went up about 14% from 2021 to 2022, according to a Credit Karma study. In some states, like Florida, the cost of rent jumped more than 22%, Credit Karma found. Tennessee, South Dakota, New York and North Carolina weren't far behind.Costco memberships will get more expensiv
  
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• 10 New Year's Eve superstitions: From what to wear, what to eat, what not to eat

  12-12-2022 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Check the color of your underwear this New Year's Eve. Maybe eat grapes. Or lentils. It's all tied to good luck and superstition.Here are 10 New Year's Eve practices:
  Red underwear: In Italy, red undergarments are worn on the last day of the year to espouse love and good fortune. There's also the belief of fertility, so be careful. Some Latin cultures push the same benefits in the wearing of yellow undergarments.Champagne toast: According to many sources, the history of a win
  
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• 50+ white elephant gifts under $10 for your office holiday party

  12-12-2022 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Choose the perfect white elephant giftWhite elephant gifts aren’t known for being fancy, but it’s still fun to try picking a gift that everyone will fight over. This can be a particular challenge when you’re saddled with a $10 price limit. However, that doesn’t mean you have to settle on something boring and call it a day. Whether you’re looking for a gift that’s fun or silly, p
  
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• New Mexico state government reaps budget windfall from oil

  12-12-2022 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The state of New Mexico is likely to inherit a new, multibillion-dollar financial windfall largely from surging oil production and robust energy prices in the era of war between Ukraine and Russia.Economists from four state agencies on Monday revised upward estimates of government income that are the basis for budget negotiations by lawmakers when they meet in January 2023. New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyThey estimate state government inc
  
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• CDC urges masking return as tripledemic surges

  12-12-2022 16:41 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Concerns are growing nationwide for rapidly increasing cases of what health officials have deemed a tripledemic: the flu, RSV and COVID-19, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is once again urging the public to wear face masks indoors.
  According to the agency's Dec. 8 report, 13.7% of Americans now live in communities now rated "high" COVID-19 Community Levels, up from 4.9% of the population last week. An additional 38.1% of Americans are in "medium" areas and
  
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• 40 years after 'Temple of Doom', 80s actor is a star again

  12-12-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Ke Huy Quan is trying hard not to cry.He’s been crying a lot lately. Quan tends to get emotional any time he contemplates his sudden reversal of fate. Every since “Everything Everywhere All at Once” opened in theaters earlier this year, 51-year-old Quan — who a lifetime ago was the iconic child star of “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” as Short Round, and Data in “Goonies” — has been, he says, “overwhelmed by
  
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• 500K Scotch thermal laminators recalled due to fire hazard

  12-12-2022 15:51 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) -- Over 500,000 Scotch thermal laminators manufactured by 3M have been recalled due to a fire hazard.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the problem is that a safety feature can fail if the laminator overheats, possibly causing a fire. Recalled infant formula may have been contaminated by bacteria that cause sepsis, meningitisThere have been nine reports of such fires, including three that resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported, however.The reca
  
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• Hundreds of migrants cross border and wait to be processed as head of DHS plans visit to El Paso

  12-12-2022 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Hundreds of migrants lighted small fires Sunday night as they waited in a long line on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande after crossing illegally into El Paso.Buses carrying close to 800 migrants arrived from the interior of Mexico at a Juarez shelter on Sunday. But many of those migrants promptly made their way to the border and crossed with hopes of surrendering to Border Patrol agents and asking for asylum. On Sunday evening, as temperatures hovered around
  
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• Hundreds of people celebrate the life of Chris Eaton

  12-12-2022 15:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A celebration of life for was held inside the Sandia Prep gymnasium on Sunday afternoon, remembering the life of recently passed Christopher Scott Eaton.New Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyChris Eaton passed away at the age of 25 years old on November 31st. Hundreds of people packed Sandia Prep's gym on Sunday to honor the reigning New Mexico High School 5A Baseball Coach of Year. Chris Eaton influenced many lives on and off of the b
  
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• Recalled infant formula may have been contaminated by bacteria that cause sepsis, meningitis

  12-12-2022 15:29 via krqe.com
  
  READING, Pa. (WXIN) - An infant formula manufacturer is recalling an entire run of its product due to the possibility of cross-contamination with dangerous bacteria.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recall involves ByHeart's Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. The recall was initiated after a sample conducted by a third-party packager tested positive for Cronobacter sakazakii. However, no product distributed ByHeart has tested positive for the bacteria.Story continues below:New Mexico:
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Lawsuit filed, Roswell housing, Winter storm, Car show and toy drive, Biscochitos featured

  12-12-2022 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  17-year-old arrested in Roswell murder caseNew Mexico native becomes youngest UFC winner in historyChristmas car display brings holiday cheer to Ventana Ranch neighborhoodGroup prepares Albuquerque ‘Angel Tree’ for lightingBelen city councilor passes away, mayor saysIdaho murders: Speculation rampant as police remain tight-lippedIran execution: Man publicly hanged from crane amid protests
  Monday's Five Facts[1] Lawsuit filed against Governor, alleging retaliation
  
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• Musk says Twitter character count to increase from 280 to 4,000

  12-12-2022 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Sunday suggested the platform will dramatically increase character limits on tweets from 280 to 4,000. 3 bald eagles die, 10 sick after eating euthanized animals“Elon is it true that Twitter is set to increase the characters from 280 to 4000?” one user tweeted at the social media platform’s new owner.“Yes,” Musk responded.Such a change would shift Twitter away from its microblogging format that led to the platform’s rise,
  
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• Winter storm brings snow, rain and strong winds Monday

  12-12-2022 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Southeast and east-central New Mexico are waking up to dense fog this morning. Dense fog advisories are in effect until around 11 a.m. Santa Rosa, Roswell, Carlsbad and Hobbs have been seeing zero to one mile visibility throughout the early morning commute. The rest of the state is waking up dry and partly to mostly cloudy, but snow will move into western New Mexico by around 8 AM.Forecast Continues BelowCrime: Deming woman arrested for fatal hit-and-runAlbuqu
  
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• Musk fires back after criticism of gender pronouns tweet about Fauci

  12-12-2022 14:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Twitter CEO Elon Musk fired back on Sunday night after facing backlash for tweeting that his pronouns are “Prosecute/Fauci” earlier in the day.“Elon, please don’t mock and promote hate toward already marginalized and at-risk-of-violence members of the #LGBTQ+ community,” Astronaut Scott Kelly, the twin brother of Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), responded to Musk’s tweet. “They are real people with real feelings. Furthermore, Dr Fauci is a dedica
  
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• Lawsuit filed against Governor, alleging retaliation for public record request

  12-12-2022 14:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A former state senator is suing Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. He claims she threatened him for seeking public information.Lawyer and former state senator Jacob Candelaria has filed a lawsuit against Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, her office, and state Senator Peter Wirth. Candelaria claims the governor and her office threatened him for requesting public documents, like emails, sent during the early days of the pandemic. New Mexico chef highlights biscochito on
  
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• New Mexico chef highlights biscochito on national television

  12-12-2022 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman not only got to showcase her baking skills on national television but got to show off something special. The food is known as New Mexico's cookie.Chef Marie Yniguez is no stranger to the spotlight, showcasing her skills on the Food Network's cooking show, "Chopped". Albuquerque students build doghouses for families in need"It's exciting no matter when it happens because there are so many amazing chefs in New Mexico," said Yniguez.Her lat
  
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• Scientists link 1 in 100 heart disease deaths to weather extremes

  12-12-2022 13:36 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures raises a heart disease patient’s risk of dying, according to a new study.Combing through four decades worth of global data on heart disease patients, the authors found that such extremes were collectively responsible for about 11.3 additional cardiovascular deaths for every 1,000 such incidents.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alamogordo police: Child hospitalized after parade incidentSports: New Mexico native becomes youngest U
  
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• Negotiators dig in over tax credits in spending bill

  12-12-2022 12:45 via krqe.com
  
  Tax credits for individuals and businesses are up for grabs as negotiations on a year-end spending deal come down to the wire. The possible credits range from an expansion of the child tax credit (CTC), which was beefed up during the pandemic and ate away at child poverty rates in the U.S., to incentives for companies to invest more in research.Negotiators on both sides of the aisle say they’re working on tax provisions and that getting a spending deal done is a high priority before a
  
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• 'I want to talk': Griner opened up during her long trip home

  12-12-2022 11:57 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner didn’t want any alone time as soon as she boarded a U.S. government plane that would bring her home.“I have been in prison for 10 months now, listening to Russian. I want to talk,” Griner said, according to Roger Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, who helped secure the basketball star’s release and bring her back to the U.S. last week. Trump says he turned down deal to release Paul
  
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• Group prepares Albuquerque 'Angel Tree' for lighting

  12-12-2022 04:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The local nonprofit Guardians of the Children were preparing for the 7th Annual Angel Tree Lighting. The event is coming up this week.People came out to the Civic Plaza in Albuquerque Sunday to help decorate the Angel Tree, which remembers young New Mexico lives lost to violence and abuse.Story continues below:
  New Mexico: ‘It’s just been a headache’: Dozens of tires slashed in Rio Rancho neighborhoodAlbuquerque: Albuquerque struggling to k
  
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• Christmas car display brings holiday cheer to Ventana Ranch neighborhood

  12-12-2022 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People came out to the Ventana Ranch neighborhood Saturday night for some classic, Christmas cars. One of the neighbors who organizes the display said it's all about bringing the community together during the holidays. Trujillo’s holiday display rolls in huge donation to Storehouse New MexicoNeighbors got together to show off some decorated classic cars, and bring some transformer fun like Bumblebee and Optimus Prime for people to enjoy."For the holida
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue responds to apartment fire

  12-12-2022 04:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to a fire at an apartment Sunday. They were able to calm the fire within 15 minutes, they reported.
  According to AFR, they were called to an apartment around 3:21 p.m. Two people were found at the scene. Both victims were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
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  New Mexico: ‘It’s just been a headache’: Dozens of tires slashed in Rio Rancho neighborhoodAlbuquerque: Albuquerque
  
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• 2 killed, 1 hospitalized in Taos County crash

  12-12-2022 03:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two people died, and one was injured in a Taos County crash. Officials said the crash happened early morning Friday.The Taos County Sheriff's Office said they were called to a rollover on Friday in the early morning. The scene was near milepost 37 on State Road 68. It's south of Stakeout Drive.Officials said two people died, and one was injured. The injured person was flown to an Albuquerque hospital for treatment.Police identified Whon Ojeike Keiko Washington, 47,
  
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• Roswell housing program approved but has no funding

  12-12-2022 02:10 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Roswell is hitting some roadblocks in trying to bring new housing to town. Back in 2021, Roswell approved the Municipal Infrastructure Reimbursement Program (MIRP). However, the funding has not since been approved.Trujillo’s holiday display rolls in huge donation to Storehouse New MexicoDue to a housing shortage and job growth in the area, the city has asked for $750,000 for the program. The money would fund home-building rebates until June 202
  
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• Belen city councilor passes away, mayor says

  12-12-2022 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – Some sad news out of Belen. City Councilor Yvette Padilla has died, the mayor said.
  Mayor Robert Noblin shared the news on his Facebook page Sunday morning. He called Padilla humble and said she will be missed.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 sch
  
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• ABQ car show doubles as toy drive, fundraiser for local hospital

  12-12-2022 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A car show in Albuquerque Sunday was more than met the eye. The event wasn't just a place to admire cool rides, it doubled as a toy donation drive for a good cause. 28th Cops for Kids includes goodies, shopping trip, Santa visitA variety of cars filled the parking lot at the Albertson's off Eubank and Candelaria for the first ever Subaru New Mexico Toy Drive and Car Show.To get in, people either made a $10 donation or brought a $10 toy. Everything goes to th
  
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