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• 1 in custody after APD SWAT response Friday night

  14-01-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person was taken into custody after a SWAT callout. Police said the incident happened Friday night.According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), officers were called to the area around Yucca Drive and Central Avenue Friday night.
  Police said a person was barricaded inside of a residence in that area. An investigation determined the person would face criminal charges.
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• 1 charged after APD SWAT response Friday night

  14-01-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person was taken into custody after a SWAT callout. Police said the incident happened Friday night. Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalAccording to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), officers were called to the area around Yucca Drive and Central Avenue Friday night.
  Police said a person was barricaded inside a residence in that area. The person was identified as Mark Custodio. He's accused of hitting his wife and pointing a
  
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• New 'Goonies' house owner: 'This was a purchase to preserve a landmark'

  14-01-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – About 10 years ago, Behman Zakeri stepped into the “Goonies” house in Astoria and told the owner he’d like to buy the home someday. Now he’s made that dream a reality. On Wednesday, the Kansas City native closed on the property. He purchased the famous Victorian-era home for $1,650,777.  How does New Mexico rank among best and worst states to raise a family?“This was a purchase for 'Goonies' fans. This was a purchase for
  
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• 5 more classified documents found at Biden's Wilmington home, lawyer says

  14-01-2023 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Five more classified documents from President Biden’s time as vice president were found at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday, the White House said Saturday.Richard Sauber, special counsel to the president, said in a statement that one classified document was found in a room adjacent to Biden’s garage on Wednesday night. The lawyers who discovered that document did not have security clearances and paused their search as a result, Sauber said.Sauber,
  
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• Nicolas Cage 'heartbroken' over death of ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, actor says

  14-01-2023 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Nicolas Cage, who was briefly married to Lisa Marie Presley in the early 2000s, says he’s “heartbroken” following news of his ex-wife’s death on Thursday.“This is devastating news,” said Cage, 59, in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter. “Lisa had the greatest laugh of anyone I ever met. She lit up every room, and I am heartbroken. I find some solace believing she is reunited with her son Benjamin.”Cage and Presley marri
  
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• Where does the minimum wage go the furthest in the US? Study explains

  14-01-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Though multiple states raised their minimum wages at the start of the year, and even more are expected to see a spike in 2023, many of the nation's largest cities have their own minimum wages. While rates may be higher than the state or federal minimum wages, the money may not go as far in some of those cities, a new analysis has found.
  In a recent study, the financial planning website SmartAsset analyzed the minimum wages of 79 of the largest U.S. cities and adjusted those rates bas
  
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• $6.6 million for a baseball card? Here are 10 of the most valuable cards of all time

  14-01-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The first baseball card was a team photograph of the 1865 Brooklyn Atlantics, which represented the dominant squad in New York baseball during the Civil War years. Then commonly referred to as a carte de visite, or "visiting card," this first baseball card was handed out to fans and even to opposing teams. By the early 1900s, tobacco and candy companies were the predominant purveyors of baseball cards. In 1913, cards became the much-treasured "prizes" in Crac
  
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• Do you know what individual M&M’s candies are called?

  14-01-2023 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The word “octopus” is the singular form of octopuses, and the word “spaghetto” is the singular form of spaghetti.It should stand to reason, then, that a single candy from a package of M&M’s is as an “M&M,” or at least something that sounds like “M&M,” right?Well, yes and no.While it’s technically not incorrect to call an individual M&M’s candy an “M&M,” the brand’s parent com
  
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• Comedian Andy Dick arrested for public intoxication, failure to register as sex offender

  14-01-2023 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Actor and comedian Andy Dick was arrested Friday on accusations of public intoxication and failing to register as a sex offender.Deputies first received reports of an intoxicated person early Friday morning at a tavern in Lake Elsinore, California, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.When deputies arrived, Dick, 57, was present and appeared intoxicated, per a press release issued by the department.During the arrest, authorities say Dick’s records sho
  
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• As possible recession looms, these fields have best job security: report

  14-01-2023 17:09 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Job security may not be what initially draws you to a career field – it's hard to imagine a kid dreaming of being a "database administrator" when they grow up – but amid times of economic uncertainty, it can be a major plus.
  U.S. News & World Report released its 2023 jobs report, which includes the careers analysts believe will be the most stable in what could be a turbulent economic year. To determine which jobs have the most security, analysts looked at u
  
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• What is hydroplaning? What should you do if it happens while you are driving?

  14-01-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (KTXL) — Wet roadways during the rain can create several risks for drivers, one of which is hydroplaning. Hydroplaning happens when a car loses contact with the road and begins to ride on the water. The sensation of losing traction can send drivers into a panic, but the Department of Motor Vehicles advises drivers to remain calm. $6.6 million for a baseball card? Here are 10 of the most valuable cards of all timeWhen a car begins to hydroplane, drivers will feel a loss in their abilit
  
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• Tesla cuts prices across the board up to 20%

  14-01-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (Green Car Reports) -- Tesla has once again lowered prices. As of Thursday, the automaker's online configurator shows price cuts for every model in its lineup.The Model Y received the biggest cut, of about 20% across the lineup. Including the new, higher $1,390 destination fee, the base Model Y Long Range now starts at $54,380, while the Model Y Performance now starts at $58,380. What is hydroplaning? What should you do if it happens while you are driving?There might be a good reason for that de
  
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• Remote work has made developing relationships with colleagues harder – here's what workers and bosses need now

  14-01-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Having good relationships with colleagues is key to building a rewarding and effective work experience. Employees who are engaged with their co-workers, such as reporting “a best friend at work” in Gallup’s well-regarded survey, are more likely to be productive, to stay with their organization and to contribute to the organization’s performance.But the surge in pandemic-induced remote work is changing these relationships and has made it
  
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• College students who work more hours are less likely to graduate

  14-01-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.The big ideaStudents who work while enrolled in college are about 20% less likely to complete their degrees than similar peers who don’t work, a large and meaningful decrease in predicted graduation rates. Among those who do graduate, working students take an average 0.6 of a semester longer to finish. This is mainly because students who work large amounts – over 15 hours a week –
  
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• NASA's busiest year in decades – an astronomer sums up the dizzying array of missions in 2022

  14-01-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - NASA had a banner year in 2022, with many successful missions in what was one of the organization’s most active years in decades.I’m a professor of astronomy who has used NASA telescopes for decades to do research in observational cosmology. I also have a keen interest in the role science plays in humanity’s expansion into space.NASA’s missions over the past year have been remarkably far-ranging – from practicing ho
  
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• New quarterback, position coaches thanks to Lobos OC

  14-01-2023 07:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bryant Vincent was officially introduced as the offensive coordinator of the UNM football program on Friday. During his introductory press conference, it was announced that he is bringing some position coaches with him, as well as his quarterback at UAB, Dylan Hopkins.This past season, Hopkins appeared in 11 games and threw for 1,913 yards, ten touchdowns, and four interceptions. With the Lobos in search of a new quarterback, the coaching staff is excited to
  
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• Winter storms to bring snow to New Mexico

  14-01-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Mostly quiet and mild weather will continue into Saturday, but the first in a series of winter storms will move into New Mexico on Sunday. Heavy snowfall will be possible across parts of western and northern New Mexico.
  Another quiet day with warmer temperatures across the state Friday afternoon. Cirrus clouds are beginning to stream in from the west and this cloud cover will increase Saturday as moisture increases ahead of our next winter storm. Saturday will bring warmer temperatures statewide
  
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• New Mexico gas station employees help reunite lost man with family

  14-01-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  CARRIZOZO, N.M. (KRQE) – An elderly man from Arizona ended up in a New Mexico gas station.  He had no idea where he was; that's when three convenience store clerks stepped in. "Well, when he first got here, he had come in and said that he was lost, and he was trying to get to Chinle, and we didn't know where that was," said Valero store clerk, Melissa Zamora. Melissa Zamora is a clerk at the Valero Gas Station in Carrizozo.  $45 million headed to local New Mex
  
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• Bills would protect reproductive health rights in New Mexico, including abortions

  14-01-2023 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After some New Mexico towns banned certain things involving abortions in their communities, Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop them with bills. Those bills are aimed to protect access to abortions in the state. Now, Republicans argue those towns have the right to make those decisions. Mountain lion behind string of dog attacks in New Mexico village, police sayOn Friday, State Senator Linda Lopez and Representative Linda Serrato announced they will introduce tw
  
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• Decision on charges in Rust movie shooting expected this month

  14-01-2023 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County District Attorney and the special prosecutor said they will decide by the end of the month whether to pursue charges in the deadly shooting during the filming of the movie "Rust."Actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun loaded with real bullets on set, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office released its full report back in November, which found there had been problems on
  
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• Albuquerque couple wins free wedding

  14-01-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For many couples, a wedding is a joyous day. However, they're often made possible by months of stress and bundles of cash.For one Albuquerque couple, celebrating their special day just got a whole lot easier.What Mara McGough-Maduena thought was a staff meeting turned out to be a life-changing surprise. $45 million headed to local New Mexico parks and communitiesThe Albuquerque high school teacher entered a contest a few months ago. It was offered by local w
  
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• ABQ Comic Con 2023 kicks off weekend-long event

  14-01-2023 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Comic Con is in full swing. There are two more days left of all things fandom.Tickets are $40 dollars at the door Saturday and $30 on Sunday. New Mexico National Guard pilot honored with national awardThere's a large number of actors, content creators, and vendors to celebrate whatever your favorite series may be.We spoke to one group of actors today who said Albuquerque continues to be a great place for them to stop."The hospitality in Albuquerq
  
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• Former Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego is in Van Tate's Sports Office

  14-01-2023 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- James Borrego's journey in life has brought him back home to Albuquerque for now.
  The former Charlotte Hornets head coach could find himself back on an NBA bench in the future, but for now, he is enjoying the benefits of connecting with family.
  Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 13 – Jan. 19Albuquerque: ABQ BioPark gives update on tiger cub found during crime investigationCrime: 1 arrested after police connect him to P
  
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• NMDOT honors two employees that rushed to help injured worker

  14-01-2023 05:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state's Department of Transportation is honoring two of its employees. The department said the duo jumped in when another employee was injured.In a letter, Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna commended employees Kenneth Martinez and Llewellyn Paul for helping a subcontractor employee when he became pinned between equipment back in November. Mountain lion behind string of dog attacks in New Mexico village, police sayThat employee had significant injuries to his l
  
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• UNM creating largest periodic table in New Mexico

  14-01-2023 05:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico will soon unveil something huge. They are going to present the largest periodic table in the state.
  The university's Elements of Success campaign will allow donors to support students within the Chemistry Department by sponsoring an element on the periodic table.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 13 – Jan. 19Albuquerque: ABQ BioPark gives update on tiger cub found during crime inv
  
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• Santa Fe group focuses on eliminating trash in city with pop-up event

  14-01-2023 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A nonprofit went to work last week. The Keep Santa Fe Beautiful group organized a pop-up cleaning event.
  More than 20 volunteers and staff cleaned up 2.5 tons of trash from the Arroyo last week.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 13 – Jan. 19Albuquerque: ABQ BioPark gives update on tiger cub found during crime investigationCrime: 1 arrested after police connect him to Pecos shootingNew Mexico: New Mexico att
  
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• Isotopes announce new manager, other coaching changes

  14-01-2023 04:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes have announced staff changes for the 2023 season. The most notable change comes as a promotion. Pedro Lopez is moving from bench coach to manager. Lopez is now the 8th manager in team history."Seeing so many fans come to the games, and you know, the fan support and fan base, and not being able to win as many games for some reason," said Lopez. "Hopefully, we can set a winning culture, and hopefully, we can get the city of Albuquerque
  
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• Biden administration finalizes new rule tightening regulations on gun stabilizing braces

  14-01-2023 04:20 via krqe.com
  
  The Biden administration has finalized a new rule to tighten restrictions on stabilizing braces for firearms that can convert pistols into rifles. The Justice Department (DOJ) said in a release on Friday that it submitted its rule to the Federal Register, clarifying that manufacturers, dealers and individuals must comply with laws regulating rifles when they use stabilizing braces to convert pistols to rifles with a barrel of less than 16 inches, which are known as short-barreled rifles.&nb
  
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• Diego Sanchez ready to get primal in BKFC 'Burque street fight'

  14-01-2023 04:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Diego Sanchez already has a hall-of-fame UFC career. He has already proven his abilities against some of the best fighters in the world, but now he is taking on a new adventure: bare-knuckle fighting.BKFC is coming to Albuquerque on February 17 for Knuckle Mania 3, which is co-headlined by Sanchez and former WBA champion Austin Trout. Both Sanchez and Trout are set to make their bare-knuckle debuts and are excited for the challenge. Mistrial called in c
  
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• Sports Desk: Lobos introduce Bryant Vincent as OC

  14-01-2023 03:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM football program officially introduced Bryant Vincent as the team's new offensive coordinator, as well as other position coaching changes."I think this place is a gold mine," said Vincent. "I think when you have the leadership that we have here. We've played really good defense, played really good in the kicking game. This is an opportunity to get the offensive phase up to the other two phases and put it together as a team."Vincent is bringing Cam Bl
  
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• MDC authorities: Inmate death under investigation

  14-01-2023 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- Officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center have confirmed an inmate died. They reported the death happened Friday morning.
  Officials explained the man was not responsive while inmates were organized for out-of-cell time. Medical services were called, but the inmate was declared dead at 9:30 a.m.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 13 – Jan. 19Albuquerque: ABQ BioPark gives update on tiger cub found during
  
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• Two local soccer players selected in NWSL draft

  14-01-2023 02:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two local soccer players are set to begin their profession careers. Volcano Vista graduate Brianna Martinez and recent Lobo standout Jadyn Edwards were both selected by Racing Louisville FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on Thursday.Following her career with the Hawks, Martinez played collegiately at Notre Dame. She was selected in the second round with the 17th overall pick, while Edwards was selected a round later at 29th overall.
  
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• Centennial senior named volleyball player of the year

  14-01-2023 02:25 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Gatorade New Mexico Volleyball Player of the Year was announced on Friday. The award for the best player in the state, once again, went to Centennial outside hitter Tess Fuqua.
  Fuqua defended her player of the year title well, as she finished her senior campaign with 621 kills and 231 digs (each substantially more than last year), as well as 32 blocks. She also tallied 34 service aces, posted a .445 kill percentage, and a .307 hitting percentage on
  
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• New Mexico ranchers want EPA to crack down on oil and gas emissions

  14-01-2023 02:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico ranchers are among those urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enact tougher emissions regulations in the country. Many showed up this week to speak out at the public forums being held by the agency as they consider a crackdown on harmful pollutants. Many of those come from oil and gas wells.Rancher Don Schreiber, who said he lives next to 122 active wells in Rio Arriba County, claimed he is constantly reminded about the toxic gases and pol
  
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• Mountain lion behind string of dog attacks in New Mexico village, police say

  14-01-2023 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – Police said a mountain lion was behind a string of attacks on dogs in a New Mexico village.Manolito Sanchez’s 9-year-old yellow lab Charlie was attacked by a mountain lion outside of his home in Jemez Springs. The barking was so loud it caught the attention of Sanchez’s cousin. Albuquerque opens first overnight beds at Gateway Center homeless shelter“He said, 'it's a mountain lion; it's in the corner', and I still didn't see Charlie, so I
  
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• Mistrial called in case of man accused of trying to kill New Mexico officer

  14-01-2023 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The crime was caught on video; the evidence is very clear. However, a federal jury was deadlocked in the case of a driver accused of attempted murder on Friday. The man is accused of opening fire on a state police officer on the side of I-40. In 2020, State Police Officer Sharron Duran was conducting a traffic stop on the side of I-40 near Laguna Pueblo. Robert Nelson is from Arizona and was traveling through New Mexico when he was pulled over for tailgating his pa
  
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• ABQ BioPark new electric shuttles hit another obstacle

  14-01-2023 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city hit more roadblocks as it tries to shuttle Albuquerque BioPark visitors between the zoo and the aquarium. The shuttle is supposed to run along Tingley where the train used to run but has hit a recent hold-up.
  "We were prepared to do a soft launch of the new electric shuttle during River of Lights. We operated for two nights and ended up having some electrical issues that were preventing the shuttle from starting," said BioPark Guest Experience
  
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• Multiple winter storms on the way to New Mexico

  14-01-2023 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  Mostly quiet and mild weather will continue into Saturday, but the first in a series of winter storms will move into New Mexico on Sunday. Heavy snowfall will be possible across parts of western and northern New Mexico.
  Another quiet day with warmer temperatures across the state Friday afternoon. Cirrus clouds are beginning to stream in from the west and this cloud cover will increase Saturday as moisture increases ahead of our next winter storm. Saturday will bring warmer temperatures statewide
  
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• Otero County shooting kills 1, police say

  14-01-2023 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – One man is dead after a New Mexico shooting. Authorities from Otero County reported the incident happened around 5:46 p.m. Thursday. Albuquerque Police expands hours for reporting crime by phoneThe Alamogordo Police Department and Otero County Sheriff's Office were called to N. White Sands Boulevard and Highway 82 for a reported shooting.
  A 67-year-old man had been shot and died of his injuries, they said. The suspected shooter was detained at the scene.
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