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• Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospital

  15-01-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 12-year-old girl is on the road to recovery after an accident landed her in the emergency room. Her family said she had to wait for 10 hours before getting a needed surgery.  Now, the family is filing a lawsuit against the hospital, claiming she should have been helped sooner. The family claimed it all started on October 14.   New Mexico gas station employees help reunite lost man with family"I get a call from the school, saying there was an
  
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• 'Cancel takeoff clearance!' FAA investigating close call between two planes at NY airport

  15-01-2023 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Officials are investigating a close call at a New York airport Friday night between a plane that was crossing a runway and another that was preparing for takeoff. Sneaky ways inflation affects your money in 2023"(Expletive)! Delta 1943, cancel takeoff clearance! Delta 1943, cancel takeoff clearance!” an air controller said in an audio recording of Air Traffic Control communications when he noticed the other plane, operated by American Airlines, crossing in front. The
  
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• Chipotle gives in, will allow customers to order viral quesadilla 'hack'

  15-01-2023 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Fine. Just do whatever you want, Chipotle customers.Chipotle has announced that stores nationwide will soon allow customers to partake in a popular quesadilla-ordering “hack” that had been circulating on social media, following claims that some stores were refusing to allow it.The “hack,” according to numerous TikTok users, instructed Chipotle customers to try ordering a steak quesadilla with added toppings, namely the chain’s fajita-style sauteed
  
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• Sneaky ways inflation affects your money in 2023

  15-01-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.By now, you’re probably familiar with the more obvious ways inflation affects your finances. Your money doesn’t go as far at the grocery store, for example. Credit card and other variable-rate debt is getting more expens
  
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• Driver rescued as SUV dangles over California cliff

  15-01-2023 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) -- Firefighters rescued a man whose car went off the road in San Diego and was left dangling off a cliff.The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department first got a call about the incident around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters said the vehicle went through a guardrail and landed on rocks on the beach in La Jolla Cove. The SUV was left in a precarious position, its front half hanging over the edge.How do electric cars work?“Very crazy scene,” said Tyler Mitchell, who works at
  
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• UGa football player killed in wreck after title celebration

  15-01-2023 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member were killed early Sunday in a car wreck, the school said, just hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship with a parade and ceremony.Two other members of the football program were injured in the crash, which occurred in Athens, south of the Georgia campus. They were not immediately identified, but the school said both were in stable condition.ESPN reported that another offensive l
  
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• These were the hottest ZIP codes of 2022: report

  15-01-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - It's no surprise that affordability remained a top concern among prospective homebuyers as mortgage rates spiked in 2022, but you still might may have a tough time guessing last year's "hottest" ZIP codes, according to one study.Chelsea Goyer, national head of brokerage at online real estate marketplace Opendoor, said the top 10 cities contained many of the perennial favorites, but the "emerging ZIP codes" of the 11-20 group caught her attention. Mountain lion behind string of dog at
  
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• Best albums of 2022

  15-01-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Some could call 2022 the comeback year for music artists. Others might even dub it the year COVID-19 seemingly backed down, no longer thwarting the thrill live music concertgoers have longed for since the world was brought to a momentary halt thanks to the global pandemic.We're calling it one of the most inspiring years in music yet.Beyoncé emerged for the first time in six years with a house-themed LP chock-full of Grammy-nominated club hits; armed with her guitar, indie croo
  
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• Bills' Hamlin says 'heart is with' team at game, he's home

  15-01-2023 17:27 via krqe.com
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who is still recovering after going into cardiac arrest on the field in Cincinnati two weeks ago, said he will be cheering from home Sunday during Buffalo’s wild-card playoff home game against the Miami Dolphins.“My heart is with my guys as they compete today!” Hamlin tweeted less than hour before kickoff.“Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them!
  
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• Will mail be delivered on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023?

  15-01-2023 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Waiting for some mail or an Amazon package? You won't see it Monday.As usual, the U.S. Postal Service will be taking Monday off in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
  This means you won't be receiving mail on Monday, and your local post office will be closed. The exception is Priority Mail Express, which is delivered "every day, all year, with limited exceptions," according to USPS.Regular mail services will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
  Amazon will also not be delivering any pac
  
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• Richest comedians in the world

  15-01-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Want to make a comedian laugh? Tell them you're getting into comedy to get rich. They might tell you the road ahead is bumpy at best and downright soul-crushing at worst, as one navigates through lonely hotel rooms and lifeless audiences while honing their craft. Only the truly passionate need apply because anyone else is bound to be disappointed.And yet, for the precious few who do succeed, comedy can pay off quite handsomely. For proof, look no further than the world's richest
  
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• Is floodwater harmful to your health? This is what health officials say

  15-01-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (KTXL) — Strong storms have brought flooding to many regions already this winter, like California, leaving flooding along roadways, urban areas, rivers, creeks, and streams.
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it’s unknown what precisely could be in floodwaters and that they may contain many things that are harmful. According to the CDC, floodwater can contain:
  Downed power linesHuman and livestock wasteHousehold, medical, and industrial hazardous wasteCoal ash w
  
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• Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

  15-01-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.The big ideaTo reduce the harmful health effects of sitting, take a five-minute light walk every half-hour. That’s the key finding of a new study that my colleagues and I published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.We asked 11 healthy middle-aged and older adults to sit in our lab for eight hours – representing a standard workday – over the co
  
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• Regular fast food consumption linked to liver disease, USC study suggests

  15-01-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - A new study from the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine has linked the regular consumption of fast food with potentially life-threatening liver disease.The study, published this week, suggests that eating fast food can increase the likelihood of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which causes fat to build up in the liver.While regular fast food consumption has been linked to obesity and diabetes, researchers say this is one of the first studies to demo
  
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• Marriage provides health benefits – and here's why

  15-01-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - The new year is traditionally a time when many people feel a renewed commitment to create healthy habits, such as exercising regularly, drinking more water or eating more healthfully.It turns out that when it comes to health, married people have an edge, especially married men. But surely the act of walking down the aisle is not what provides this health advantage.So what exactly is at play?As a team, we study how relationships affect health. One of us is a nursing
  
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• 25 endangered animals that only live in America

  15-01-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The Endangered Species Act is a landmark conservation law that has brought wildlife threatened by habitat destruction, climate change, and other issues back from the brink of extinction—the iconic Bald Eagle is one of the most well-known examples.In 2019, the Trump Administration rolled back several major protections outlined in the Endangered Species Act. These changes included banning blanket protections for newly threatened species and allowing cost to be a conside
  
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• ENMU launches pantry for students facing food insecurity

  15-01-2023 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) is tackling an issue many struggle with. They've decided to open a pantry to help students struggling with food insecurity.The 2023 winter semester at ENMU is just a few days away, and the campus is welcoming students by tackling a major issue. 2023 Food Truck Rally features dozens of local vendors"A lot of the students that came here are first generation, so a majority are low-income," said Campus Life Director Reydecel Cos
  
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• Lobos take down #23 San Diego State

  15-01-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It is the first ranked win on the road for UNM in a decade. The Lobos went to San Diego State and picked up a 76-67 win over the No. 23 Aztecs on Saturday.The Lobos led for a majority of the game thanks to stellar guard play, as Jaelen House (29) and Jamal Mashburn Jr. (22) combined for 51 points. Javonte Johnson and Morris Udeze also finished with double figures, and Udeze finished with a game-high 15 rebounds.The Lobos now return home to host San Jose
  
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• Jon Jones returns to UFC after 3 year absence

  15-01-2023 05:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jon Jones is returning to the octagon. UFC announced on Saturday that Jones will headline UFC 285 as he will fight for the heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane on March 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.Jones, a former UFC lightweight champion, is set to make his heavyweight debut more than three years after his last fight. "Bones" has spent a majority of his career training in Albuquerque and will put his 26-1 record on the line against 11-1 Gane.
  
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• Santa Fe Public Library in search of participants for 'Community Storytellers' project

  15-01-2023 04:43 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe is looking for people to join its Community Storytellers project.The Santa Fe Public Library and Little Globe are offering a free training program that teaches participants the basic skills of storytelling and video production.The goal is to create 5-6 minute videos focusing on community-centered stories.A $500 stipend is available for those who complete program requirements.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New
  
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• 2023 Food Truck Rally features dozens of local vendors

  15-01-2023 02:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque residents were able to get their chow on at the 2023 Food Truck Rally Saturday.The event, hosted by Delectable Baking Co., was held at Cliff's Amusement Park and featured nearly 30 different food vendors. There were also craft vendors, music, and a bounce house for people to check out.One event-goer said today is just one way to support local food businesses."I'm always about supporting local businesses, so the fact we're able to do it in a
  
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• Enrollment ends soon for BeWellnm

  15-01-2023 02:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The deadline for open enrollment for New Mexicans needing state health insurance is quickly approaching.BeWellnm hosted its final open enrollment event Saturday morning. Officials said there are dozens of low-cost or no-cost health insurance plans for New Mexicans to choose from. Financial assistance is also available.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 13 – Jan. 19Albuquerque: ABQ BioPark gives update on tiger cub f
  
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• ABQ marchers gather for 'Dream Weekend' to honor MLK

  15-01-2023 02:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens spent Saturday morning honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Albuquerque's Commemorative March took place this weekend. New Mexico gas station employees help reunite lost man with familyStarting at Doctor Martin Luther King Avenue and University at UNM, people marched to Civic Plaza as part of the city and its partners 'Dream Weekend.'Once at Civic Plaza, local and state leaders spoke, honoring the civil rights leader.One event-goer said taking time to
  
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• Kiosk project will connect New Mexicans to healthcare resources

  15-01-2023 02:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Molina Healthcare of New Mexico has opened the first kiosk for a new pilot program. Bernalillo County employee charged for impersonating law enforcementThe kiosk was unveiled at the Lake Valley Senior Center in Crownpoint on Friday.It's the first in a series of kiosks that will allow people to connect to social services, conduct live video visits, and access physical and behavioral health care.Officials said the kiosks are just one way they are trying to break down
  
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• Dan "The Determined" secures first UFC win

  15-01-2023 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jackson Wink trained Dan Argueta has been determined to make some noise in the world of MMA, and he just won on his biggest stage yet. Argueta took down Nick Aguirre during UFC fight night on Saturday to win the first UFC fight of his career.
  "Quite the camp, I just had surgery the end of July, and I am back," said Argueta. "You know, I don't think I would be back in 5 months after a shoulder surgery, but my team, my girlfriend, my family they all helped get
  
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• Joe Vivian wrestling classic wraps up on Saturday

  15-01-2023 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The annual Joe Vivian wrestling classic was held this weekend. Winners were crowned on Saturday, and all individual results can be found on trackwrestling. Volcano Vista won overall as a team, while Atrisco Heritage Academy, Farmington, La Cueva and Los Lunas rounded out the top 5.
  
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• High school basketball - Saturday Jan. 14 highlights

  15-01-2023 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Plenty of high school basketball was played around the Albuquerque metro on Saturday. Here is a look at some of the highlights.BoysAtrisco Heritage: 71 La Cueva: 56Valley: 81 Cottonwood Classical: 61GirlsSandia: 77 Del Norte: 27Volcano Vista: 54 Eldorado: 36
  
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• Bernalillo County employee charged for impersonating law enforcement

  15-01-2023 01:39 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A county employee is facing criminal charges. Investigators said he pretended to be a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BSCO) deputy and threatened a credit union worker. States with the most UFO sightingsAn employee of the US Eagle on Juan Tabo reported Paul Durkin was upset over problems opening an account and claimed he was a BCSO lieutenant.The employee says Durkin used offensive slurs against her in emails, called her a liar, and referenced her husba
  
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