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• ABQ BioPark adds to 2022 Naughty and Nice list

  20-12-2022 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The BioPark has added to their naughty or nice list. Marley the Macaroni Penguin has been put on the nice list for helping Digit and Killian raise their newborn chick by keeping other penguins away from their nest. BioPark adds to the 2021 Naughty and Nice listThere's also Kojo the gorilla, who's on the naughty list this year for hoarding snacks. The BioPark says he blocks the feeding door so he can sweep up all the popcorn for himself.
  
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• NASA: Telescopes captured black hole destroying a star

  20-12-2022 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - One lone star got a little too close to a black hole.A new illustration from NASA shows how a massive black hole, located about 250 million light-years from Earth, recently destroyed a star. Multiple NASA telescopes were able to observe the unlucky star being torn apart in the fifth closest image observed catching a black hole in the act, a news release stated.NASA released an illustration of the phenomenon, seen below.
  NASA/JPL-CaltechThe black hole is in the center of another galaxy.T
  
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• Zipper merge coming to Rio Rancho neighborhood

  20-12-2022 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents in one Rio Rancho neighborhood will soon have to use a zipper merge. It's part of the ongoing construction on Highway 528 between Ridgecrest. LFC report shows New Mexico road improvements falling behindNorthbound drivers will have two left-turn lanes at Rockaway, then they will merge into a single lane. The Department of Transportation says there will not be any U-turns at that light because the radius is too small. Work is expected to be done by th
  
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• New Mexico works to stay on the cutting edge of chile production

  20-12-2022 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Chile is a top crop in New Mexico, and researchers are working to make sure it stays that way. With new investments into research and crop programs, New Mexico is working to keep the green flowing within the state's agriculture economy.Tuesday, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture announced more than $500,000 in funding for seven different projects focusing on specialty crops. The idea is to enhance the competitiveness of New Mexico's specialty crops, inc
  
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• Fatal hit and run suspect to be released following substance program

  20-12-2022 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman facing charges for leaving the scene of a deadly accident will be released until trial, but not right away. Jennifer Rue was in court Tuesday afternoon.She is accused of hitting a car on the side of Wilmoore Drive back on October 10. The car was on jacks and Scott Toole was underneath doing repairs. Shots interrupt Albuquerque DWI arrestA witness told police she was in the car with Rue and the two were drinking before getting in their vehicle. Tuesda
  
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• Sonya Eddy of 'General Hospital' dies at 55

  20-12-2022 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (WJW) — A longtime actress on the soap opera "General Hospital" has died.
  Executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed on Twitter Tuesday that Sonya Eddy, who played head nurse Epiphany Johnson, passed away at the age of 55.
  "I truly loved her not only as actress, but as a friend," Valentini said on Twitter. "The lights in the hub of the nurse’s station will now be a little dimmer, but her spirit and light will live on in both the show and our set."Final goodbye: Remember
  
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• Mother charged with son's death now facing shoplifting charge

  20-12-2022 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors want a mother charged in the death of her one-year-old son locked up until trial because, they say, she was caught shoplifting. Elisa Renova was arrested in June after her son died at UNM Hospital. Shoplifter threatens Family Dollar customers with gunWhen police searched the family's Socorro home, they say they found fentanyl pills in the boy's room. Renova was released from custody, but police say she was found with several items inside her bag
  
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• Brace for arctic blast: Maps show cold it will get across US

  20-12-2022 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If you think it's cold now, it's about to get a whole lot worse. Almost every part of the country will see below-freezing temperatures by the week's end, according to forecasts by the National Weather Service.
  Maps (in the slideshow below) show how the arctic blast will spread from northern U.S. states all the way down south as the week progresses.
  Wednesday's forecast already shows frigid temperatures in the Upper Plains states. From there, the sub-zero temperatures creep down
  
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• Crumbl Cookies violated child labor laws in 6 states, Labor Dept. finds

  20-12-2022 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  LINDON, Utah (KTVX) - Crumbl Cookies, a Utah-based franchise of cookie bakeries, has violated child labor regulations in six states, affecting 46 minor-aged workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.A federal investigation into the child labor violations found that 11 operators in six states allowed young employees, "many 14 and 15 years of age," to work more than the law permits or in "hazardous or prohibited occupations," a press release states. New Mexico minimum wage set to increase
  
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• Security guard murder suspect deemed competent for trial

  20-12-2022 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man charged with murdering a security guard at an Albuquerque hotel has been ruled competent to stand trial. Donovan Bookout is accused of murdering Daniel "Heath" Mora at the Ambassador Inn last January.Story continues below:New Mexico: New Mexico minimum wage set to increase in new yearWildlife: Another moose sighting surprises people near Ski Santa FePodcasts: KRQE reporters discuss their favorite good news stories of 2022Crime: Suspect in Alvarado Sq
  
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• New Mexico, the connection to National Sangria Day

  20-12-2022 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –December 20th is National Sangria Day. Did you know New Mexico is the oldest wine-producing region in the United States? This means, there is no better place to celebrate than here in the Land of Enchantment. Albuquerque libraries set to host holiday eventsSpain is known for making the first wines in the 16th and 17th centuries. Shipping across seas was expensive and that is when Mexico begin making its own product. However, the crown was not happy that Mexic
  
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• California judge rejects new murder trial for Scott Peterson

  20-12-2022 21:41 via krqe.com
  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A California judge on Tuesday rejected a new murder trial for Scott Peterson, nearly 20 years after he was charged with dumping the bodies of his pregnant wife, Laci, and the unborn child they planned to name Conner into San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve 2002.Peterson alleged the resulting trial that gripped the world was tainted by a rogue juror who lied about her own history of abuse to get on the panel that initially sent him to death row. Las Cruces restaur
  
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• NMSP spread cheer with light performance

  20-12-2022 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –New Mexico State Police are getting into the holiday spirit with their own light show. The department posted a video to its social media pages Monday with their patrol unit lights flashing to Carol of the Bells.
  Between the Instagram and Facebook post, the video has received around 1,700 views.
  
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• Officer gets nearly 12 years for killing Atatiana Jefferson

  20-12-2022 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former Texas police officer who fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson through a rear window of her home in 2019 was sentenced Tuesday to 11 years and 10 months in prison for his manslaughter conviction.Aaron Dean, 38, had faced up to 20 years in prison, but jurors also had the option of sentencing him to probation. The same jury that convicted him of manslaughter Thursday also determined the sentence.Law license temporarily taken away from former APD officerThe white F
  
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• Another moose sighting surprises people near Ski Santa Fe

  20-12-2022 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There has been another moose sighting in New Mexico. Theresa Ronan captured video of the moose trotting down the road near Ski Santa Fe on Sunday.Rare moose sighting surprises New Mexico familyMoose sightings in New Mexico are considered rare, with only about a dozen confirmed sightings in the last decade. However, over the last year, there have been quite a few near Mora, Questa and Bloomfield of the same moose.
  New Mexico Game and Fish said it's likely the moose
  
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• Memorial wall to honor fallen BCSO heroes unveiled

  20-12-2022 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A memorial was unveiled Tuesday honoring fallen first responders from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. The county unveiled the Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall on the 5th floor of the BCSO headquarters downtown.Helicopter crash victims honored at New Mexico BowlTen individuals are honored on the wall dating back as far as 1930. The memorial includes a plaque with their name, photo, end of watch and short narrative of what happened.
  Plaques include Fred Bee
  
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• Nuclear Museum brings back programs all winter long

  20-12-2022 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nuclear Museum brings back winter camps, Project Atom, and home school programs.
  The Nuclear Museum will host Project Atom, a free out-of-school-time club for high school students. This in-person program is all focused on nuclear science. Project Atom will start on January 11, 2023, and on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. City Crossing Guard Divison collects over one-ton food donationsThey are also offering homeschool programs. These are specifically for
  
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• Los Lunas hit-and-run suspect to be released from jail

  20-12-2022 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused in a deadly hit and run in Los Lunas will be released until trial. The body of Adan Trejo was found early last week near Los Lentes and Lopez Rd.
  Story continues below:New Mexico: New Mexico minimum wage set to increase in new yearEntertainment: New Mexico Film Office announces filming of “Dark Winds’Podcasts: KRQE reporters discuss their favorite good news stories of 2022Crime: Suspect in Alvarado Square vandalism accused of cut
  
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• Recall issued for frozen chicken entrees sold at Walmart in 29 states

  20-12-2022 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A recall has been issued for InnovAsian frozen chicken entrees sold at Walmart due to a mislabeling issue.InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises, Inc. is recalling frozen, ready-to-eat Crispy Chicken with Almonds because it may contain shrimp that was not listed on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.The recalled item was sold exclusively at Walmart, InnovAsian confirmed. The retailer issued a full l
  
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• USPS: Delivery influx, storm could lead to shipping delays

  20-12-2022 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) —  The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) says it added thousands of seasonal hires, hundreds of new package processing machines and even leased extra space to handle a significant increase in packages this holiday season. "For the last couple of years, we had the pandemic, so a lot of folks had been shopping online. So this year, we have those folks shopping online, plus we have customers who are coming into retail stores and shipping with us," Debbie Fetterly of the U
  
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• Hearing for man accused in Albuquerque double murder reset again

  20-12-2022 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man accused of a double murder was scheduled to be back before a judge Tuesday to ask for the charges against him to be dismissed. However, the hearing had to be reset once again.Man accused of murdering two Albuquerque men asks judge to dismiss chargesDakota Briscoe is accused of killing two Albuquerque men in 2020 and torching their bodies inside of a car. His attorneys argue the state has violated his right to a speedy trial and he has been in custody sin
  
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• How much do utilities cost in New Mexico compared to other states?

  20-12-2022 20:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When it comes to running a home, the costs can add up quickly. And that's especially true for monthly utility bills. But how does New Mexico, a state with cold winters and hot summers, compare?Doxo, a personal finance resource, recently released a national report on utility costs. They analyzed over 8 million customers' bills, and the results show that New Mexico ranks on the high side.Across the U.S., people pay a total of nearly $400 billion each year
  
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• Scammers draining SNAP accounts of all benefits, officials warn

  20-12-2022 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Officials across several U.S. states are warning against a rise in scams that leave SNAP beneficiaries without any money in their account and no other way to buy groceries.
  One mom in Oklahoma didn't realize she had been victimized until she tried to buy a $1 drink. Her EBT card was rejected for "insufficient funds," Nexstar's KFOR reported. She later found out someone had spent all $462 at a market in Brooklyn, New York.A single father of eight kids, also in Oklahoma, recently
  
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• Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet

  20-12-2022 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major boost for President Joe Biden's pledge to eliminate gas-powered vehicles from the sprawling federal fleet, the Postal Service said Tuesday it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.
  The post office said it is spending nearly $10 billion to electrify its aging fleet, including installing a modern charging infrastructure at hundreds of postal facilities nationwide an
  
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• New Mexico awards $4.3 million to help communities recover from Gold King Mine spill

  20-12-2022 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Millions in grant funding will help New Mexico communities recover from the Gold King Mine waste water spill that flowed into the Animas and San Juan River. The funds will be spread over six projects in northern New Mexico.The San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District, the City of Aztec, San Juan County, the City of Farmington, the New Mexico State University Extension Office, andthe NM Tourism Department will each receive hundreds of thousands of dollars
  
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• 'Do Not Drive': Chrysler, Dodge owners urged to repair vehicles following another airbag-related fatality

  20-12-2022 18:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is reiterating its “Do Not Drive” warning for hundreds of thousands of cars after another person died as a result of a Takata airbag exploding upon deployment in a Fiat Chrysler vehicle.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed the death Monday. It was the third death attributed to a recalled Takata airbag in a Fiat Chrysler sedan in 2022 and the fifth in total involving such airbags in any car over the past year.
  
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• Magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes parts of Northern California

  20-12-2022 17:16 via krqe.com
  
  FERNDALE, Calif. (AP) — A strong earthquake shook parts of Northern California early Tuesday, jolting residents awake, cutting off power to thousands, and causing some damage to buildings and roads, officials said. Two injuries were reported.The magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred at 2:34 a.m. near Ferndale, a small community about 210 miles (345 kilometers) northwest of San Francisco and close to the Pacific coast. The epicenter was just offshore at a depth of about 10 miles (16 kilometers)
  
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• Most popular and expert-approved skin care products of 2022

  20-12-2022 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.What are the top skin care products of 2022 according to experts?Falling in love with your skin is the beauty trend of 2022, and everyone has two feet on board, from skin care brands to influencers to dermatologists. A relaxing meander down the beauty aisle will promise a quick fix for any concern, including acne, melasma and rosacea. But investing in a skin care routine can be intimidating, especially with the sheer n
  
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• Gift cards more in demand than ever this holiday season

  20-12-2022 16:58 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Gift cards: a joy to give and to receiveIn this age of environmental awareness, a gift card has become an in-demand option that lets the recipient choose the specific product or experience, ensuring there is little to no waste. Instead of guessing which smart home device someone needs or hoping you bought the right model Cricut, a gift card puts ultimate control in the hands of the recipient. Why gift cards have b
  
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• TikTok ban on government phones included in federal funding bill

  20-12-2022 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A proposal to ban TikTok on government devices was included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill to fund the government, according to text released early Tuesday. In the Senate, the bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) passed unanimously last week. A spokesperson for Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) later confirmed the top House Democrat supported efforts to include it in the funding bill.The federal effort follows building momentum across GOP-led states to pass similar bill
  
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• Wells Fargo agrees to pay $3.7B to settle charges of illegal activity

  20-12-2022 15:51 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer banking giant Wells Fargo agreed to pay $3.7 billion to settle a laundry list of charges that it harmed consumers by charging illegal fees and interest on auto loans and mortgages, as well as incorrectly applied overdraft fees against savings and checking accounts.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday ordered Wells to repay $2 billion to consumers and enacted a $1.7 billion penalty against the bank. It's the largest fine to date against any bank by
  
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• What made the cut in Congress’s 4,155-page, $1.7 trillion funding bill — and what didn’t

  20-12-2022 15:48 via krqe.com
  
  Congress is set to vote on a 4,155-page, $1.7 trillion government funding bill within days of its release this week.The omnibus funding package, made up of the 12 annual appropriations bills, will fund the government and its various agencies through the remainder of fiscal 2023, which ends in late September.Its expected passage in the days ahead will cap off months of stalemates in haggling over issues like levels of growth for defense and nondefense spending and decades-old riders.Here are some
  
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• Top 5 cars Santa would drive

  20-12-2022 15:36 via krqe.com
  
  (Our Auto Expert) - What would he drive if Santa decided to replace all eight reindeer and his sleigh with a brand-new car this year? Here are five vehicles Santa would consider putting in his garage at the North Pole!According to the official Norad Santa tracker, Santa’s maximum sled speed is “faster than starlight.” Santa would consider the 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG. with almost 600 hp under the hood from a twin-turbo V8, Santa will have plenty of power to haul all those g
  
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• TikTok planning to add reasoning for recommended videos

  20-12-2022 15:26 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- TikTok is planning to add its reasoning for why videos are recommended for users as part of a push for transparency amid rising scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers and state governments.The company said in a post on Tuesday it is rolling out a new tool in the upcoming weeks to add context to the content that is recommended in users’ “For You” feeds.It said the system recommends content based on a variety of factors from a user’s activity on the app and adjusts for
  
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• 10 states saw pay raises; only 1 outpaced inflation

  20-12-2022 15:21 via krqe.com
  
  (Wealth of Geeks) -- The rapidly rising rate of inflation dipped slightly last month, most obvious in the recent drop in gas prices. But it's still on an upward trend. According to the latest report by the Census Bureau, income growth in the U.S. stayed relatively the same over the past two years. Median household income went from $69,639 in 2019 to $69,717 in 2021.This inflation-adjusted report didn't include data from 2020 due to pandemic-related numbers that were vastly different. N
  
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• SWAT activated after individual barricaded inside northwest Albuquerque residence

  20-12-2022 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department’s SWAT Unit was activated Tuesday morning in northwest Albuquerque. According to APD, officers were dispatched to the area of 5th Street and Aztec Road regarding a call for service around 4:30 a.m. The APD SWAT Team was activated around 6 a.m.As of 7 a.m., officers are attempting to arrest an individual who has barricaded themself inside a residence. That person is also refusing to exit the residence at this
  
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• APD: Individual involved in northwest Albuquerque SWAT taken into custody

  20-12-2022 15:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department’s SWAT Unit was activated Tuesday morning in northwest Albuquerque. According to APD, officers were dispatched to the area of 5th Street and Aztec Road regarding a call for service around 4:30 a.m. The APD SWAT Team was activated around 6 a.m.As of 7:49 a.m., the individual that barricaded themself in a residence has been safely placed into custody. No other information at this time has been released.
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Belen PD Facebook post, Homeless man sues city, Christmas decorations destroyed, Student boost

  20-12-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top StoriesKRQE reporters discuss their favorite good news stories of 2022Suspect in Alvarado Square vandalism accused of cutting off GPS monitorTeen killed at northwest Albuquerque party identifiedMan accused of throwing Molotov cocktail deemed competent for trialHousing complex for homeless veterans coming to Bernalillo County
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  [1] Belen Police Facebook post stirs up mixed reactions - A Facebook post from the Belen Police Department is causing controversy. The pos
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Belen Facebook post, Homeless man sues city, Christmas decorations destroyed, Student boost

  20-12-2022 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top StoriesKRQE reporters discuss their favorite good news stories of 2022Suspect in Alvarado Square vandalism accused of cutting off GPS monitorTeen killed at northwest Albuquerque party identifiedMan accused of throwing Molotov cocktail deemed competent for trialHousing complex for homeless veterans coming to Bernalillo County
  Tuesday's Five Facts
  [1] Belen Police Facebook post stirs up mixed reactions - A Facebook post from the Belen Police Department is causing controversy. The pos
  
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• Cold temperatures move into New Mexico, big changes by late week

  20-12-2022 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Seasonable temperatures and calm conditions will persist through mid-week, brought by upper-level westerly winds. This will usher in warmer conditions than last week into Wednesday. Today, however, will feature a bit more cloud coverage compared to Monday. This will keep temperatures a degree or two cooler than Monday, especially east.Wednesday will be a lovely December day with plenty of sunshine before a huge arctic blast of frigid air pushes into the United Stat
  
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• Americans can tolerate less than 4 hours with family on holidays, survey finds

  20-12-2022 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  (KSNF)— If you need a moment away from family during the holidays, you're not alone, according to new research.
  A survey of 2,000 Americans who are traveling to visit family for the holidays found respondents can spend an average of three hours and 54 minutes with their family before needing a moment to themselves.Story continues below:New Mexico: New Mexico minimum wage set to increase in new yearEntertainment: New Mexico Film Office announces filming of “Dark Winds’Podcasts:
  
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• Tomb of 'Jesus' midwife' being excavated near Jerusalem

  20-12-2022 14:04 via krqe.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — An ancient tomb traditionally associated with Jesus’ midwife is being excavated anew by archaeologists in the hills southwest of Jerusalem, the Israeli antiquities authority said Tuesday.The intricately decorated Jewish burial cave complex dates to around the first century A.D., but it was later associated by local Christians with Salome, the midwife of Jesus in the Gospels. A Byzantine chapel was built at the site, which was a place of pilgrimage and veneration for
  
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• KRQE reporters discuss their favorite good news stories of 2022

  20-12-2022 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Among the feedback we hear often from viewers is a request for more positive, uplifting stories amid all of the news across New Mexico. For the second year in a row, this holiday season, KRQE News 13 is airing an hour-long news special focused on some of New Mexico's "good news" stories of 2022. Details for new Sawmill District development releasedThe "Best Good News Stories of 2022" news special begins airing this week on the KRQE Media Group's four local
  
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• Suspect in Alvarado Square vandalism accused of cutting off GPS monitor

  20-12-2022 13:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of shooting out of the windows of Bernalillo County's headquarters is in trouble again. Court officials say Noah Tapia cut off his GPS ankle monitor last week.Suspect charged in vandalism of Alvarado Square buildingTapia is awaiting trial after investigators say he was one of the gunmen seen on surveillance video shooting out the window of the Alvarado Square building last year in the middle of the night.
  Tapia is charged with shooting out mult
  
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• 'Widespread damages' after magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Northern California

  20-12-2022 13:48 via krqe.com
  
  FERNDALE, Calif. (AP) — A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook parts of Northern California early Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, jolting people awake and leaving thousands without power."Due to a large earthquake, widespread damages to roads and homes are reported throughout Humboldt County," tweeted the county's Office of Emergency Services.
  No injuries were immediately reported following the earthquake, which occurred at 2:34 a.m. near Ferndale, a small community about 210 mile
  
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• Magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Northern California

  20-12-2022 13:48 via krqe.com
  
  FERNDALE, Calif. (AP) — A magnitude 6.4 earthquake shook parts of Northern California early Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, jolting people awake and leaving thousands without power.No injuries were immediately reported following the earthquake, which occurred at 2:34 a.m. near Ferndale, a small community about 210 miles northwest of San Francisco and close to the Pacific coast.Following the earthquake, more than 70,000 customers were reported without power in the surrounding
  
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• How will asylum work after Title 42 ends? No one knows yet

  20-12-2022 13:44 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Show up at a border crossing with Mexico and ask a U.S. official for asylum? Sign up online? Go to a U.S. embassy or consulate?The Biden administration has been conspicuously silent about how migrants should enter the United States when Trump-era asylum limits end, fueling rumors, confusion and doubts about the government's readiness despite more than two years to prepare.“I absolutely wish that we had more information to share with folks,” said Kate Clark, sen
  
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• Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail deemed competent for trial

  20-12-2022 13:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail in his neighbor's backyard has been deemed competent to stand trial. In April, one neighbor that spoke to KRQE said Arthur Aragon did more than $1,000 in damage with a pellet gun.Neighbors describe living in fear after man throws Molotov cocktailsOthers say there was damage to vehicles, and it escalated to the point that Aragon was arrested for throwing a Molotov cocktail. Monday, he was ruled competent in feder
  
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• 'Doll-Hay' Virginia farm creates unique tribute to Dolly Parton

  20-12-2022 13:16 via krqe.com
  
  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A farm in Southwest Virginia is honoring Dolly Parton with a monument made out of hay.Creating a statue out of hay has become an annual tradition for the Bays Family Beef, located in the Smith Mountain Lake area of Virginia. This year, their Doll-hay statue stands tall with a microphone ready to sing.Story continues below:New Mexico: Alfalfa cubes sold in New Mexico possibly linked to botulismAlbuquerque: Albuquerque man skates into father’s legacy with new
  
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• Santi Moar returns to New Mexico United

  20-12-2022 13:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico United legend has returned to the team. Forward Santi Moar is back with the team after a few seasons in Phoenix. Moar comes to United via a transfer with Phoenix Rising FC.
  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 police arrest teena
  
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