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• Decades-old nuclear bomb set to be disposed at Kirtland Air Force Base

  16-01-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After 60 years of sitting in storage, a massive inert nuclear bomb is now at Kirtland Air Force Base for its final disposal. The 25-ton MK 17 Legacy Nuclear Weapon System Trainer was built in 1954 at the height of the Cold War. Upgrades at Kirtland Air Force Base meant to speed up wildfire responseIt took months to plan its move because of its massive size and weight. The next step is to carefully take apart the weapon piece by piece and dispose of it. Offic
  
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• Navajo Nation town hall to address Chaco Canyon drilling

  16-01-2023 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  NAVAJO NATION (KRQE) – Navajo lawmakers will host a town hall to discuss the Bureau of Land Management's plan to block drilling near Chaco Canyon. Last year, the BLM proposed withdrawing more than 300,000 acres around the Chaco Culture National Historic Park, which would bar any new federal oil and gas leasing on that land. Navajo Nation official facing repercussions for Vegas photoThe Navajo Nation Council has invited the public to talk about the move and what next steps they could a
  
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• Durango's joint police-fire station plan canned

  16-01-2023 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – Plans for a combined police and fire station in Durango will not be moving forward. The city initially wanted a joint station at the current River City Hall site but has now determined those plans are not feasible.Story continues below:Legislature: What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?Albuquerque: Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalCrime: 1 charged after APD SWAT response Friday nightNew Mexico: New Mexico gas station
  
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• Republican-backed bill would pay for private school using state surplus

  16-01-2023 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A state lawmaker wants to expand school choice in New Mexico. Senate Republican Whip Craig Brandt has introduced the Education Freedom Act.Story continues below:Legislature: What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?Albuquerque: Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalCrime: 1 charged after APD SWAT response Friday nightNew Mexico: New Mexico gas station employees help reunite lost man with family
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• Clovis man arrested in Amarillo on drug trafficking charge

  16-01-2023 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Clovis police say a suspected drug dealer was caught in Amarillo last week. They say, back in September, the Region 5 Drug Task Force – along with local law enforcement – raided two locations in Clovis that were both owned by 45-year-old Wesley Chapman. Albuquerque man arrested for car theft, drug possessionThey say they found nearly 400 fentanyl pills and more than two pounds of meth, along with stolen guns. Chapman fled to Texas and was picked up in
  
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• Annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast held wrapping up Dream Weekend

  16-01-2023 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members came together Monday to remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and to call for change in the healthcare industry. The annual MLK breakfast was the culmination of Dream Weekend, which included a commemorative march, Sunday services, and a performance at the African American Performing Arts Center.Story continues below:Legislature: What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?Albuquerque: Family of 12-yr-old ampute
  
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• APS sets upcoming student outcome goals

  16-01-2023 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of community conversations and an online survey, Albuquerque Public Schools has its final set of student outcome goals it hopes to achieve over the next five years. The district is aiming to increase proficiency scores for back third graders in English and Language Arts by at least 10 percentage points over the next five years. It chose third grade because it's a "pivotal" age for literacy.
  The second goal is to increase scores for Black eighth-
  
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• Very active and much cooler week ahead for New Mexico

  16-01-2023 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The first in a series of storms arrived to the state Sunday, continuing to bring on and off snow and rain showers along and to the west of the Central Mountain Chain this afternoon. Rain showers will be more common south and in the Rio Grande Valley, whereas snow will be more common over higher elevations and the Four Corners/southern Colorado.
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• New Mexico Nurses Honor Guard honors fallen nurses

  16-01-2023 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico Nurses Honor Guard is a nonprofit group of volunteer nurses who attend funerals or memorial services for any fallen nurse in New Mexico. Founder and president Angel Hickerson and member Kristen Cochrane talked more about the nonprofit and about the work they are doing across the state.
  Story continues below:Legislature: What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?Albuquerque: Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospit
  
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• These US cities have the worst life expectancy, report finds

  16-01-2023 17:54 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Where you live has a big impact on how long you live, a recent analysis of major U.S. metro areas finds.
  While people born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, can expect to live around 83 years on average, natives of Jackson, Mississippi, have lives that are 8.6 years shorter, according to a MoneyGeek report.
  The report analyzed 119 metro areas with populations of 250,000 or more using data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute's county health rankings. Researche
  
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• Former 'American Idol' contestant CJ Harris dead at 31: reports

  16-01-2023 17:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – C.J. Harris, a singer who made it far in the 2014 season of "American Idol," has died, multiple outlets reported Monday.
  TMZ, which was first to report the news, said Harris suffered an apparent heart attack Sunday night. A spokesperson for the Walker County Coroner's office in Alabama confirmed with People that Harris was taken to the hospital, but didn't make it.Story continues below:Legislature: What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?Albuquerque: Famil
  
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• Comedian shot by husband of woman he was having affair with: court docs

  16-01-2023 17:46 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — Court documents detail an affair that spurred violence involving "Bob & Tom" comedian Ronald Sexton, better known as Donnie Baker, and an Indiana woman.Sexton previously told Nexstar's WXIN about how he was shot at while driving a rental vehicle in Indianapolis on Dec. 11, after stopping in the city to meet up with someone at a bar. Newly obtained court documents reveal further details into a knotted entanglement of infidelity, including how Sexton told police the
  
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• Deaf, autistic woman missing since Dec. 23 found by sister on NYC train

  16-01-2023 17:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) -- A sister of Samantha Denise Primus – a deaf, autistic woman who disappeared just before Christmas – found Primus on the No. 1 train in Lower Manhattan Saturday afternoon."I lost my voice from crying," said another sister, Genevieve, who confirmed to Nexstar's WPIX her 46-year-old sibling, known as Denise, had been found by their sister, Ghislaine Primus.A photo sent by the Primus family showed a much thinner Denise smiling broadly by the train with her sister, Ghis
  
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• Baby names that dropped in popularity the most in 2021

  16-01-2023 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) Like all fads, the popularity of certain baby names changes. What was all the rage during your parents' generation will not necessarily be popular today. In 1990, Jessica topped the list as the most popular female baby name. In 2021, the name Jessica dropped in popularity to #481. Most popular boy names in the 90s in New MexicoSocial media and pop culture sometimes play a role in naming trends. For example, the name Karen dropped by 263 spots in popularity in 2021, after Karen bec
  
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• American Academy of Pediatrics releases new guidance on childhood obesity

  16-01-2023 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to curb serious health problems related to childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released guidelines on evaluating and treating obese children and teens. Dr. Gilberto Heredia, a family physician doctor with Optum New Mexico, talked about what is being done to combat the growing trend of obesity.Regular fast food consumption linked to liver disease, USC study suggestsThe AAP recommends the following for physicians on how to ev
  
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• NHTSA: Car crashes cost Americans $340B, or $1,035 per person

  16-01-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Car Connection) -- A comprehensive study released by the NHTSA on Tuesday found that vehicle crashes cost American society $340 billion in 2019.
  The study calculated the total societal cost of car crashes, borne by every American, not just those directly involved in car crashes. The total translates to $1,035 in extra costs incurred by each and every American due to increased medical and automotive insurance premiums for everyone, property damage, lost market productivity, and increased tax
  
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• How to avoid hotel resort fees (and which brands are the worst)

  16-01-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - You know how you book a room that’s initially advertised at under $100 per night and then it has suddenly ballooned to more than $150? That’s partially because of taxes, but another huge chunk is likely from resort fees.Some hotels have more offensive resort fees than others, and — while resort fees tend to run between $20 and $50 among hotels that charge them — they can vary dramatically in price (especially as a percentage of overall trip cost).Here&rsquo
  
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• How does Carvana work?

  16-01-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- If you’ve come across a Carvana listing during your car search or passed a Carvana vending machine along the highway, you might be wondering what the used car retailer is and how it works. Carvana presents itself as a new way to buy a car. But is it better than the old way? We did the important research to help you decide. Carroll Shelby’s 1968 Ford Mustang Black Hornet headed to auctionWhat is Carvana?Although online car buying might not have been buzzed about until th
  
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• Goodyear shows fuel-saving tire with 90% sustainable materials

  16-01-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (Green Car Reports) -- Goodyear has developed a tire made from 90% sustainable materials that can also save fuel, but it's not destined for production just yet.The "demonstration tire" passed all of Goodyear's internal testing, as well as all applicable regulatory testing, and was shown to have a lower rolling resistance than a comparable conventional tire, the company announced last week. Lower rolling resistance improves efficiency, meaning this tire would be a good fit for EVs or models desig
  
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• Carroll Shelby's 1968 Ford Mustang Black Hornet headed to auction

  16-01-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (Motor Authority) -- A 1968 Ford Mustang from Carroll Shelby's personal collection is up for grabs. Nicknamed Black Hornet, it's scheduled to be auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson at the company's Scottsdale, Arizona, event to be held Jan. 21-29. Goodyear shows fuel-saving tire with 90% sustainable materialsIn the 1960s, Shelby American worked closely with Ford to develop new Mustang variants, keeping a handful of Mustangs around as development mules. Shelby tended to give them color-coordinated n
  
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• New Mexico top prosecutor to focus on child civil rights

  16-01-2023 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top prosecutor wants to start a conversation with lawmakers and the governor in hopes of charting a new course for a state beleaguered by violent crime, poor educational outcomes and persistently dismal child welfare rankings.
  Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who took office Jan. 1 after serving as the district attorney in New Mexico's busiest judicial district, wants to focus on the civil rights of children by providing them with legal repre
  
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• Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida dies at age 95

  16-01-2023 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  ROME (AP) — Italian actor Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international film stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of one her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95.The agent, Paola Comin, didn't provide details. But Lollobrigida had surgery in September to repair a thigh bone broken in a fall. She returned home and said she had quickly resumed walking.Story continues below:Legislature: What key issue
  
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• Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz

  16-01-2023 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed every year on the third Monday of January. This year, it's on January 16, 2023. Martin Luther King Jr., an influential civil rights leader, is best known for his work on racial equality and led the movement to end segregation in the United States. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this civil rights icon.
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Transit system shake up, Food delivery driver shooting, Another storm moves in, UNMH app, Honoring tradition

  16-01-2023 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top StoriesWhat key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?New Mexico Legislative session starts on January 16Trash, recycling will be collected on Martin Luther King Jr. DaySNAP benefits to return to normalNew Mexico 2023 legislative session: What you need to know
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  [1] Albuquerque City Council to vote on decisions surrounding free bus ride program - Albuquerque City Council is expected to make decisions Wednesday that could impact how the transit system work
  
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• Another storm brings snow and rain through mid-week

  16-01-2023 14:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monday morning there are snow showers in the west mountains, along I-40 between Grants and Gallup, and some light snow around the Sandias and east mountain area. Southern New Mexico is under light rain in the lower elevations around I-10 and light snow in the southern Gila and Sacramento Mountains.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: ABQ BioPark new electric shuttles hit another obstacleCommunity: Santa Fe Public Library in search of participants for ‘C
  
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• What key issues will New Mexico lawmakers debate in 2023?

  16-01-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over the course of the 60 day legislative session starting Tuesday, January 17, New Mexico's lawmakers are going to be working to get a wide range of bills passed. Already, nearly 100 pieces of legislation have been pre-filed. So what should we expect?To find out, KRQE News 13 looked through the bills and selected a few interesting ones to highlight here. Note that these are just a few of the many potential topics up for debate. Keep following KRQE News 13's po
  
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• UNMH develops app for pediatric cancer patients' families

  16-01-2023 13:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new app will make it easier for families to navigate appointments and inquiries at the University of New Mexico Hospital. The Children's Oncology Group is creating the KidsCare App.
  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 attorney genera
  
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• New Mexico Legislative session starts on January 17

  16-01-2023 13:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monday there are a few committee meetings scheduled ahead of this year's New Mexico Legislative session. The Finance and Education Committees will be meeting to review the legislation they'll be endorsing during the session.Legislative Finance Committee releases recommended budget for New MexicoThe session starts Tuesday, January 17, and runs through March 18. Legislators will be debating how to use the additional $3 billion in the state's coffers alongside pr
  
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• New Mexico Legislative session starts on January 16

  16-01-2023 13:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monday there are a few committee meetings scheduled ahead of this year's New Mexico Legislative session. The Finance and Education Committees will be meeting to review the legislation they'll be endorsing during the session.Legislative Finance Committee releases recommended budget for New MexicoThe session starts Tuesday, January 17, and runs through March 18. Legislators will be debating how to use the additional $3 billion in the state's coffers alongside pr
  
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• Snow-packed, icy roads Monday for parts of New Mexico

  16-01-2023 13:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Much of north-central New Mexico has difficult driving conditions Monday morning, according to a NMRoads map. Parts of Rio Arriba, Taos, and Colfax are also included in the difficult driving conditions.Latest KRQE Forecast
  According to NMRoads, roads are snow packed and icy in spots. Crews are out there salting and sanding the roads. Drivers are advised to dive with caution and reduce speed. They are also asked to stay at least 50 feet behind snowplows.
  
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• Richard Pitino happy with UNM's toughness in win over No.23 SDSU

  16-01-2023 12:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Men's Basketball beat No. 23 San Diego State on Saturday 76-67. This marks UNM's first road victory over a ranked opponent in a decade. The Lobos finished with four scorers in the double figures, including a game-high of 29 points from Jaelen House and 22 points from Jamal Mashburn Jr.
  Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 13 – Jan. 19Albuquerque: ABQ BioPark gives update on tiger cu
  
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• Zelensky draws comparisons between 'Ruscism' and Nazism in Saturday address

  16-01-2023 12:51 via krqe.com
  
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky drew comparisons between “Ruscism” and Nazism on Saturday, following another barrage of Russian missile strikes that battered cities across Ukraine.Zelensky pointed to a particular apartment building in Dnipro that was destroyed in Saturday's missile strikes in his nightly address.“This apartment block in Dnipro was on a street called Naberezhna Peremohy,” he said, a phrase that translates to “Victory Embankment.
  
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• Food delivery driver said she was shot at in southwest Albuquerque neighborhood

  16-01-2023 05:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What started as a normal food delivery soon turned into a scary scene for one DoorDash driver in Albuquerque. She said people started shooting at her.
  According to court documents, as the delivery driver was trying to take food to the correct address, she soon found herself being shot at by neighbors. Those people are now in custody.Family of 12-yr-old amputee files lawsuit against hospitalCourt documents alleged the DoorDash employee was delivering an order
  
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• Santa Fe groups offering fiber optics technician training

  16-01-2023 03:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new training program in Santa Fe wants to help people become certified fiber optics technicians. New Mexico college offering 16-week wind tower climber courseSanta Fe Community College, the county, and Workforce Solutions are teaming up to offer the free training boot camp.People will be able to earn three certifications from the fiber optic association.Applications are due by February 3, and training will begin February 13 and run through the 17.Qualified applic
  
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• SNAP benefits to return to normal

  16-01-2023 02:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An increase in SNAP benefits put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be coming to an end.During the pandemic, New Mexico recipients were receiving emergency allotments each month. This means people were getting the maximum amount their household size would allow.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 arres
  
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• Albuquerque City Council to vote on decisions surrounding free bus ride program

  16-01-2023 02:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Major changes could be coming to the City of Albuquerque's transit system. This week, City Council is expected to take final action on three proposals discussing the Zero Fare Pilot Program and how to make the buses safer.Public transit in Albuquerque has been a hot topic over the last few months, as city leaders and community members go back and forth over issues like safety and bus fares.On Wednesday, January 18, the City of Albuquerque is expected to fina
  
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• ABQ City Council to vote on decisions surrounding free bus ride program

  16-01-2023 02:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Major changes could be coming to the City of Albuquerque's transit system, and they could impact how you get around town. This week, City Council is expected to take final action on three proposals discussing the Zero Fare Pilot Program and how to make the buses safer.Public transit in Albuquerque has been a hot topic over the last few months, as city leaders and community members go back and forth over issues like safety and bus fares.On Wednesday, January
  
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• Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hosts traditional dance event weekly

  16-01-2023 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People gathered at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center on Albuquerque Sunday. Visitors got to see a traditional Acoma dance group.Sky City Buffalo Ram Dancers performed as part of the center's weekly cultural dance program.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 shootingN
  
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• South Broadway Cultural Center launches new exhibit Thursday

  16-01-2023 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new art exhibit is set to open at the South Broadway Cultural Center soon.The exhibit "Spiritual Connections" will feature the works of three artists and explore the significance of their connection to the land.The exhibit will open Thursday, and an artist reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 13 – Jan. 19Albuquerque: ABQ BioPark gives update on tiger cub found durin
  
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