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• CNN journalist Drew Griffin dead at 60 after cancer battle, network reports

  19-12-2022 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA) — CNN veteran journalist Drew Griffin died over the weekend at the age of 60, according to the news network.CNN said Griffin, who worked as a senior investigative correspondent, died Saturday after battling cancer. However, the journalist kept his illness private and worked until the day he died.“Drew’s death is a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession,” CNN CEO Chris Licht said.Amber Heard settles defamation case against Johnny DeppGriffin worked as an
  
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• 'Grinch' attempts toy theft in Chama

  19-12-2022 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  CHAMA, N.M. (KRQE) - The Grinch tried to ruin some kids' Christmas in Chama but the state police were not having it. He showed up to a gift giveaway this weekend at the Chama Fire Station. Christmas car display brings holiday cheer to Ventana Ranch neighborhoodA state police officer handcuffed him and took him away. some were calling for the officer to pull out her taser but she didn't. The Grinch was quietly taken away.
  
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• New Mexico man found guilty in disability benefit theft case

  19-12-2022 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has been found guilty of 33 counts of theft of government property for stealing disability benefits. Prosecutors say James Sandoval collected $83,000 in benefits from June 2017 even though he was working the entire time.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alfalfa cubes sold in New Mexico possibly linked to botulismAlbuquerque: Albuquerque man skates into father’s legacy with new rideLocal Sports: Richard Pitino beats father Rick, UNM improves t
  
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• Details for new Sawmill District development released

  19-12-2022 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Designs for a new hotel in the Sawmill District have been revealed. The five-story hotel would be located on Bellamah, just east of the Sawmill Market and across from Hotel Albuquerque and Hotel Chaco.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alfalfa cubes sold in New Mexico possibly linked to botulismAlbuquerque: Albuquerque man skates into father’s legacy with new rideLocal Sports: Richard Pitino beats father Rick, UNM improves to 11-0Crime: Albuquerque poli
  
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• Missing dog found 1,600 miles away from California home

  19-12-2022 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — After searching for her dog for over a year, a West Sacramento woman is going to have him back home in time for Christmas. After 14 months of looking for her dog, Sandra O’Neill received a call about the whereabouts of her beloved companion, who was found approximately 1,600 miles away. “When they told me he was in Kansas, I was shocked,” O’Neill said. Zeppelin, a German shepherd mix, went missing in October 2021. &lsq
  
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• Former NFL star Willie McGinest arrested in Los Angeles

  19-12-2022 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Former NFL star Willie McGinest was arrested in Los Angeles early Monday morning in connection with an assault, authorities have confirmed.The alleged assault occurred at a nightclub earlier this month in West Hollywood, according to a media release from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The former New England Patriots linebacker arrived at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s station Monday to provide a statement about the incident, authorities.Following the interview, McGines
  
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• Mayor Keller OKs domestic violence, sexual assault ordinance

  19-12-2022 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are more domestic violence cases during the holidays and on Monday, Mayor Tim Keller officially signed the ordinance, creating the commission to address it. The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Commission will feature advocates, people who have survived domestic violence, and representatives from government agencies. Bernalillo County Commission to decide on who fills vacant seatTheir goal is to decrease the rate of domestic violence and make sure
  
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• Man steals from SMU during New Mexico Bowl

  19-12-2022 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While football fans around the country were watching BYU drive down the field in the New Mexico Bowl Saturday, a fan was sneaking on the SMU sideline to steal equipment. According to a criminal complaint filed by UNM police, 20-year-old Calvin Castillo snuck down onto the SMU sideline during the third quarter and stole an SMU helmet and two footballs valued at $770.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alfalfa cubes sold in New Mexico possibly linked to botulism
  
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• City Crossing Guard Divison collects over one-ton food donations

  19-12-2022 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Crossing Guard Division announced its first annual holiday food drive. The drive collected over 2,300 pounds of donations.
  “No child should have to go hungry during the holidays,” said Crossing Guard Supervisor Richard Deichsel. “We see these kids every day, so it was very important to us to give back to our communities.” The division held the one-week food drive at over 40 different schools around the city a
  
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• New Mexico minimum wage set to increase in New Year

  19-12-2022 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has announced that the minimum wage will be increasing, effective January 1, 2023. The increase is in accordance with the New Mexico Minimum Wage Act signed into law by Governor Lujan Grisham on April 1, 2019.Unemployment rate in New Mexico continues on downward trendStarting January 1, the state minimum wage will be $12 per hour and for tipped wage, it will be $3. This wage is now the lowest wage an employer
  
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• More than a dozen file lawsuit against CABQ over open space area

  19-12-2022 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than a dozen people are planning to take legal action against the City of Albuquerque over plans to build on the Elena Gallegos Open Space.A non-profit, 'Save the Elena Gallegos Citizen Committee' started a petition back in October against a proposed educational center. The center would be built specifically on the Pino Trail or the Cottonwood Springs Trailhead. The petition collected over 8,000 signatures and has also received support from environmenta
  
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• Suspected Albuquerque shoplifter shot by off-duty officer asks to be released

  19-12-2022 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A suspected thief who was shot by an off-duty State Police Officer at a Cabelas in Albuquerque is now asking to be released over lack of medical care.
  Police say the suspect, 18-year-old Gabriel Velasquez was seen in a surveillance video back in April, walking away with his hands full of ammo boxes. Workers attempted to confront him and Velasquez turned around and raised his arms. Several witnesses said he had a gun and was threatening people with it. During
  
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• Sunny start to the week

  19-12-2022 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After some rain and snow across parts of the state yesterday, quieter conditions are forecast to kick off this work week. Westerly upper level winds will return across the Desert Southwest, ushering in drier and milder weather. Plenty of sunshine is expected this Monday afternoon.
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• Jan. 6 panel refers criminal charges against Trump

  19-12-2022 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The House Select Committee investigating the violent attacks at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, referred four criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and associates in their final meeting Monday.
  The panel's seven Democrats and two Republicans voted unanimously to bring four criminal charges against the former president: conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding of Congress, conspiracy to make a false statement
  
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• In final meeting, Jan. 6 panel expected to push charges

  19-12-2022 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The House Select Committee investigating the violent attacks at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will hold its final meeting Monday, with House lawmakers expected to recommend that the Justice Department bring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.
  The recommendations from the panel would be seen as largely symbolic and the committee will be dissolved on Jan. 3, 2023, when the new Republican-led House takes over.
  However, lawmakers on the panel h
  
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• Alfalfa cubes recalled after 45 horses die

  19-12-2022 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  MANZANOLA, Colo. (WXIN) - Horse owners are being warned not to feed their animals select lots of alfalfa cubes after dozens of horses have either gotten sick or died.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the recall involves Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes. The recalled alfalfa cubes were distributed to feed stores and co-ops in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, Texas and Wisconsin. However, they may have been distributed elsewhere.
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• New Mexico Film Office announces filming of "Dark Winds'

  19-12-2022 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Film Office Director, Amber Dodson has announced the filming of "Dark Winds". Season two of the filming started in November and will continue through 2023 in and around Santa Fe and Tesuque Pueblo.New movie “DUST” begins filming in New MexicoThe series is directed by Betsy Burke and produced by George R.R. Martin along with other big names. The show stars Zahn McClarnon. "Dark Winds" is based on an iconic book series titled, “Ic
  
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• Amber Heard settles defamation case against Johnny Depp

  19-12-2022 17:50 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Actress Amber Heard said she has settled the defamation case brought by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.Heard made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday, which comes about six months after a Virginia jury found that she acted with actual malice in issuing false statements about Depp abusing her during their relationship.Heard was ordered to pay Depp $10.35 million in damages, and Depp was also ordered to pay Heard $2 million for a false statement by Depp’s lawyer claimi
  
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• Albuquerque libraries set to host holiday events

  19-12-2022 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It is the season and the Public Library Albuquerque-Bernalillo County will be hosting a variety of special holiday events. Which are perfect for family and friends to enjoy together.Local non-profit Blessed and Beautiful holds annual events to help the less fortunateIn addition to their regularly scheduled storytimes, craft activities and movie showings there will also be a lineup of special holiday events. Some of the events include 'Hanukkah Crafts for Kid
  
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• Village of Mora looks to build a tribute to New Mexico veterans

  19-12-2022 16:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –The Village of Mora and Mora County are working on a memorial to honor the men and women in the area who have served our country and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Most communities across New Mexico have some sort of memorial for their veterans, big or small. Mora is one of the last few without one, but they hope to change that.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alfalfa cubes sold in New Mexico possibly linked to botulismAlbuquerque: Albuquerque man skat
  
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• 50+ Secret Santa gifts for under $50

  19-12-2022 16:32 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Plenty of gifts at a reasonable priceWith the holiday shopping season here, it’s time to find gifts for those you know well, and also for some who may only be casual acquaintances. The classic gift swap Secret Santa presents a fun and possibly intimidating challenge, depending on the name you pick out.Whether you’re seeking something fun or funny, something practical or absurd, there are plenty of quality g
  
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• Residential structure fire in southeast Albuquerque

  19-12-2022 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Albuquerque Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Extended Stay America at 2321 International Ave SE Monday on reports of a residential structure fireAlbuquerque Fire Rescue responds to apartment fireCrews arrived on the scene around 7:04 a.m. and declared a working fire after seeing smoke from the third floor. Crews were able to access room 305 to get the fire extinguished quickly. As a precaution, several other rooms were evacuated as firefighters checke
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue respond to residential structure fire

  19-12-2022 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, December 19 around 7:04 Albuquerque Fire and Rescue was dispatched to Extended Stay America at 2321 International Ave SE for reports of a residential structure fire.Albuquerque Fire Rescue responds to apartment fireCrews arrived on scene and declared a working fire after seeing smoke from the third floor. Crews were able to access room 305 to get the fire extinguished quickly. As a precaution, several other rooms were evacuated as firefighter
  
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• Raw meat sandwiches? Wisconsin residents warned against dangerous holiday tradition

  19-12-2022 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  (WFRV) -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding people about the dangers of eating a Wisconsin family holiday tradition: raw meat sandwiches.Raw meat on rye, a polarizing holiday delicacy in Wisconsin and the Midwest is sometimes referred to as "Tiger Meat" or "Cannibal Sandwiches."According to the Wisconsin Historical Society: "An appetizer of raw, lean ground beef served on bread (especially rye cocktail bread) with sliced onions, salt, and pepper. Also known as 'tiger
  
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• Roe v. Wade was top health story on voters' minds this year: analysis

  19-12-2022 16:12 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The U.S. Supreme Court overturning the constitutional right to abortion was the top health-care story on voter's minds this year, according to a Morning Consult analysis published Monday.The survey firm reported about 71 percent of voters said they heard "a lot" about the high court's controversial ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade in June after nearly 50 years of precedent protecting the right to an abortion.Another 60 percent of v
  
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• More than 30,000 candles recalled because they can burn too hot, jars can break

  19-12-2022 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Advantage Sales & Marketing is recalling more than 30,000 of its Good Matters Three-Wick Candles because of fire and laceration hazards, officials said.Officials with the Consumer Product Safety Commission said the candles can “burn at higher than usual temperatures” and the jars can break.(US Consumer Product Safety Commission)These candles come in a glass jar with a wooden lid, officials said. Only the 21-ounce candles are affected by this recall.A
  
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• Prices for these 5 staples soared earlier in 2022. See where they are now

  19-12-2022 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If concerns over COVID-19 variants were top of mind earlier in the pandemic, in 2022 inflation was foremost when it came to the topics worrying most Americans, according to multiple polls.On Tuesday, new government data showed that consumer price increases are cooling but are still 7.1% higher this November than they were a year ago. Despite the overall increase, the new data are giving experts hope that inflation is steadily slowing."Inflation was terrible in 2022, but the out
  
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• Traveling with a dog for holidays? Here's what you should know

  19-12-2022 15:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Traveling with dogs can be stressful. Throw in holiday home stays at one of the most chaotic times of the year and double that stress for humans and animals alike — especially when hosts have pets of their own.Large gatherings, unfamiliar smells and sounds, mixing older or sedate dogs with energetic pups, and introducing small children or cats to a dog with no prior exposure are among the issues that can spoil the experience or, worst case, cause physical harm. Two No
  
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• Faith leaders prep for border changes amid tension, hope

  19-12-2022 15:06 via krqe.com
  
  REYNOSA, Mexico (AP) — Two long lines of migrants waited for blessings from visiting Catholic priests celebrating Mass at the Casa del Migrante shelter in this border city, just across the bank of the Rio Grande River from Texas.
  After services ended last week, several crammed around the three Jesuits again, asking about upcoming U.S. policy changes that would end pandemic-era asylum restrictions. That's expected to result in even more people trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, adding
  
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• Holiday food can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

  19-12-2022 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - During the holidays, it’s typical for people to indulge in special foods. Being a pet owner myself, I know that many pet parents want to give their fur babies special treats as well.As a veterinarian and clinical veterinary researcher, however, I also know that some very common foods – including many popular holiday staples – are dangerous to pets.Here are some of the most common food-related crises we veterinarians encounter in the animal ER duri
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Arrested teen, lawsuit filed, seasonal temperatures, blood donation, skate legacy

  19-12-2022 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  Monday Top Stories
  Albuquerque police: Party shooting leaves 1 deadAlbuquerque shop spreads cheer through kid’s bike giveawayHelicopter crash victims honored at New Mexico BowlOne suspected to be involved with Allsups robberies identified as 13-year-oldABQ nonprofit struggles with inflation this ChristmasMan arrested in Santa Fe after barricaded in home for 7 hoursShoppers hit last-minute holiday market in Albuquerque
  Monday's Five Facts[1] Albuquerque police arrest teenager in connection
  
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• Sunshine, seasonable temperatures to kick the week

  19-12-2022 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a bit of snow and rain yesterday, the skies have cleared overnight. This has allowed temperatures to dip below freezing all across the state waking up on this Monday morning. Don't forget to bundle up. A lot more sunshine is expected this afternoon compared to yesterday.
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• Sunshine and Seasonable Temperatures to Kick Off this Week

  19-12-2022 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After a bit of snow and rain yesterday, the skies have cleared overnight. This has allowed temperatures to dip below freezing all across the state waking up on this Monday morning. Don't forget to bundle up. A lot more sunshine is expected this afternoon compared to yesterday.
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  Local Sports: Rick Pitino comes to Pit for father-son coaching duelTrending: New Mexico gas prices drop for 9th week in a rowCrime: Roswell man charged for sex c
  
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• Grassroots organization takes legal action to protect open space

  19-12-2022 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A grassroots organization is preparing to take legal action against the City of Albuquerque to keep an open space area free of development.  The non-profit, "Save the Elena Gallegos Citizen Committee" says the lawsuit is meant to stop the city from building an educational center in the Elena Gallegos Open Space. The organization started a petition against the development plans in October but says more needed to be done.  Group launches pe
  
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• Musk asks Twitter users if he should step down, majority says 'yes'

  19-12-2022 12:26 via krqe.com
  
  More than half of 17.5 million users who responded to a poll that asked whether billionaire Elon Musk should step down as head of Twitter voted yes when the poll closed on Monday.There was no immediate announcement from Twitter, or Musk, about whether that would happen, though he said that he would abide by the results.Musk has clashed with some users on multiple fronts and on Sunday, he asked Twitter users to decide if he should stay in charge of the social media platform after acknowledging he
  
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• Albuquerque man skates into father's legacy with new ride

  19-12-2022 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Courtney Ballew, the owner of Skate-O-Mania near I-40 and Juan Tabo, has a new ride. From the inside, it looks like a classic car. From the outside, it's much more.
  "It stands out so much that, sometimes, people aren't paying attention to what they're doing when they're driving when this comes by."
  This type of vehicle is one of only 16 ever made in the 1970s. Now, it's rolled into Albuquerque and is here to stay. "It drives like a go-kart. I have had it up
  
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• Richard Pitino beats father Rick, UNM improves to 11-0

  19-12-2022 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was the largest crowd at the Pit in five and a half years, and according to UNM guard KJ Jenkins, "they got their money's worth." In total, 14,534 were in attendance to witness the UNM Lobos and Richard Pitino take down his father Rick and the Iona Gaels 82-74.UNM led nearly from start to finish, as a total of five Lobos finished the night in double figures. Jaelen House scored a game high 22 points to go along with five assists and four total rebounds wh
  
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• PNM aims to gather hundreds of pints of blood donations

  19-12-2022 03:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Colt Balok Show, Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), and UNM Army ROTC joined forces to host a blood drive Sunday. The goal was to gather hundreds of pints of blood.
  The drive was held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at UNM's SUB Ballrooms. Those involved had their eyes set on a goal to raise 600 pints of donated blood. For this to be possible, at least 200 people had to participate in the drive.Albuquerque shop spreads cheer through kid’s bike givea
  
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• Families watching World Cup final surprised with tech gift

  19-12-2022 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Families and community members gathered in Albuquerque Sunday to watch the World Cup final. Some walked away with a very special gift.Comcast and its partners teamed up for the watch party in Downtown Albuquerque Sunday morning. Plans underway for abandoned Albuquerque water parkPeople cheered for their favorite team. There was also food and games for the kids. After the game wrapped up, 200 families were surprised with free laptops."Help them connect to the
  
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• Shoppers hit last-minute holiday market in Albuquerque

  19-12-2022 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Christmas is just a week away. People behind on their shopping got to catch up at a last-minute holiday market. Albuquerque shop spreads cheer through kid’s bike giveawayEl Chante, the community space dedicated to art and culture put on its 6th Annual Last Minute Navidad Mercado in Albuquerque Sunday."This is actually one of the last big Christmas markets before the holidays, and everybody comes, and everybody's friendly, and it's just nice to be here,
  
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• Helicopter crash victims honored at New Mexico Bowl

  19-12-2022 00:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a special moment at Saturday's New Mexico Bowl. The Bernalillo County first responders that lost their lives in a helicopter crash over the summer were honored.Servpro recognized the families of the fallen first responders. They were Bernalillo County Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lieutenant Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levinson, and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue Specialist Matthew King.Story continues below:Top Story: Plans underway for abandoned Albuquerq
  
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• BernCo helicopter crash victims honored at New Mexico Bowl

  19-12-2022 00:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a special moment at Saturday's New Mexico Bowl. The Bernalillo County first responders that lost their lives in a helicopter crash over the summer were honored.Servpro recognized the families of the fallen first responders. They were Bernalillo County Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lieutenant Fred Beers, Deputy Michael Levinson, and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue Specialist Matthew King.Story continues below:Top Story: Plans underway for abandoned Albuquerq
  
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• Homes, pets, and safety: How to prepare for winter weather

  19-12-2022 00:05 via krqe.com
  
  SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - Ahead of an arctic air mass expected to impact much of the nation ahead of Christmas, there are certain things you can do to prepare your home, pets, and self.
  Dogs frolic in the accumulated snow (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)Section: Pets / Health / Home / Ice Safety / Winter Driving / PreparationPet SafetyRoad salt is commonly made of substances that can harm your pet's feet and cause digestive upset. Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chlori
  
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