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• Roswell police find alcohol containers at scene of fatal rollover

  21-01-2023 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials said a rollover in north Roswell killed one person. The crash happened Thursday evening. One of Nob Hill’s first homes, known as ‘The Cabin,’ now on the marketAccording to the Roswell Police Department, first responders found a man named Rose Nicacio Sisneros, 81, inside of an overturned car on West Berrendo Road near the Coronado Road intersection. He was declared dead.Roswell police said they think Sisneros was driving and the only
  
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• New Meow Wolf location slated to open in summer of 2023

  21-01-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  (KRQE) -- The immersive art experience that originated in New Mexico will spread its magic this summer. Another Meow Wolf location is expected to open in Texas. One of Nob Hill’s first homes, known as ‘The Cabin,’ now on the marketMeow Wolf has assembled a team of artists from New Mexico and north Texas to create a new exhibition outside of Dallas, in the City of Grapevine.The project's senior creative director said the team is just getting started and can't wait to share this
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department: Homicide Unit investigating overnight shooting

  21-01-2023 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities in Albuquerque are investigating a death. Police responded to a shooting report early in the morning.
  According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), officers responded to the area of Dallas Street SE and Bell Avenue SE for reports of a shooting. Police said they were called to the scene just before 4 a.m. on Saturday.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domino’s robberyAlbuquerque: Han
  
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• Who won the $1.35B Mega Millions jackpot? We may never actually know

  21-01-2023 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – It has been a week since a Mega Millions ticket sold in Maine matched all six winnings numbers for the record-setting $1.35 billion jackpot.
  While we know this is Maine's first Mega Millions jackpot win, we don't yet know who the winner is. Ultimately, we may never actually know.
  Maine is one of a few states where lottery winners can remain anonymous.
  A spokesperson for the Maine Lottery Commission tells Nexstar that winners can choose to remain anonymous, noting that the Lotte
  
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• After Supreme Court ruling, Roe v. Wade at 50 looks far different than anniversaries past

  21-01-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  Activists and lawmakers on both sides of the abortion issue are marking Sunday’s 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling by seeking to reenergize supporters and refocus their goals after the landmark decision was struck down by the Supreme Court.The court’s ruling last June in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe, drastically altered the landscape for both the pro- and anti-abortion movements. Each side is using Sunday&r
  
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• From coffee to cola: The most popular nonalcoholic beverages in the US ranked

  21-01-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Beverage trends come and go and sometimes come back around again, often influenced by everything from shifting cultural priorities, increased scientific research and knowledge on human health, and marketing by large corporations.To explore changing consumer drinking habits, GigaCalculator ranked the seven most popular nonalcoholic beverages among people in the United States by the average percentage of daily consumption, using data from the Centers for Disease Control
  
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• Prosecutors: Convicted CEO Elizabeth Holmes is a flight risk

  21-01-2023 16:12 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elizabeth Holmes is a flight risk and shouldn’t be allowed to stay out of prison while she appeals her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors, federal prosecutors said in court documents.Holmes had a one-way plane ticket to Mexico booked for Jan. 26, 2022, three weeks after being convicted by a jury on four counts of fraud and conspiracy, federal prosecutors said in a motion filed Thursday in federal court in Northern California.Holmes, who was
  
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• World's happiest countries

  21-01-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Considering what people are dealing with these days—the ongoing pandemic, worldwide inflation, rising economic uncertainty, and tension among countries—being happy may seem like it takes more effort than it used to. Although some people may think of happiness as living a luxurious lifestyle or achieving fame, research shows that happiness actually comes down to a few, much more basic things including clean drinking water, affordable health care, and a healthy work-life ba
  
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• Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin gets married on 93rd birthday

  21-01-2023 15:09 via krqe.com
  
  (WDAF) – Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second person to set foot on the moon, got married to his longtime partner Dr. Anca Faur on Friday, he announced.The ceremony took place on Jan. 20, his 93rd birthday.
  "I am pleased to announce that my longtime love Dr. Anca Faur & I have tied the knot," Aldrin announced on Twitter just before 7 p.m. He also shared photos of himself and Faur from the ceremony.The former astronaut added that he and Faur were married during a small private ceremony in Lo
  
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• Space discoveries that will blow your mind

  21-01-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Since NASA's inception in 1958, astronauts have landed on the moon; parked rovers on Mars; discovered thousands of exoplanets—planets that orbit stars outside of this solar system; and launched a space telescope so powerful it can capture detailed views of Neptune's rings. Scientists can explore the 95% of invisible space comprised of dark energy, dark matter, and dark radiation. The size of the universe is hard to fathom, and it's expanding even faster than
  
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• Kicking off the new year by cleansing your body with a detox diet? A dietitian unpacks the science behind these fads

  21-01-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Detox diets are often touted as a way to cleanse the body after the excess food and drinks that come with the holidays. These diets promise quick results and can particularly entice people around the new year, when there tends to be a renewed focus on health and lifestyle habits.There are a few different types of detox diets: fasting, juice cleanses, eating only certain foods, using dietary commercial detox supplements or “cleansing” the colon with enemas or
  
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• UNM takes down 1st place Boise State in overtime thriller

  21-01-2023 07:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It took two hours and 11 minutes of real time for UNM to close out Mountain West leading Boise State. After eight lead changes, 11 ties and an overtime period, Morris Udeze said enough was enough, and scored the winning basket with seconds remaining to give UNM a 79-81 win.In total, four Lobos finished with double-digit scoring performances, led by Jamal Mashburn Jr with 25, as well as Jaelen House (16) Morris Udeze (15) and Donovan Dent (10). While Josiah A
  
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• Another storm on the way early next week

  21-01-2023 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  A winter storm continues to bring snow to parts of New Mexico overnight. Quieter weather returns this weekend before another storm arrives Monday.
  Our latest storm brought a round of heavy snowfall to western New Mexico Friday morning before pushing into central and northern parts of the state early this afternoon. Even Albuquerque saw some snowfall today, but it only measured a trace out at the Sunport. Snow will wrap up from across central and northern New Mexico late Friday evening, but it wi
  
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• Mayor of Española asks governor for more officers as crime rates rise

  21-01-2023 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico city is facing a rise in crime like no other. Because of those rising rates, the mayor is asking the governor to send help.The mayor of Española explained the number of thefts and drug crimes has gone up since the holidays, and like every law enforcement agency in the state, they said they need more officers to tackle the issue. ABQ BioPark selling tickets to sea-themed Valentine’s dinner“We've been experiencing in propert
  
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• Medical investigator office: Man involved in domestic violence call-out died by suicide

  21-01-2023 05:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said a domestic violence incident ended in a man's suicide Monday.Deputies were sent to a home on Nowicki Lane. They talked with a man and woman who said their son had a gun inside.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domino’s robberyAlbuquerque: Handmade sign warns Albuquerque drivers of a speed cameraCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 20 &nda
  
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• Senator proposes banning state lawmakers from drinking alcohol before meetings

  21-01-2023 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On January 17, state lawmakers started their important job to create laws and decide how to spend the state's money. That's why one state senator wants to ban state lawmakers from drinking alcohol before or during any floor session or meeting of a committee.
  In most jobs, it's a given to not drink on the job. Senator Harold Pope Jr. said the goal of his bill is to set a better example in the chamber.New Mexico act proposal would require schools to offer Holoca
  
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• BKFC to make Albuquerque a 'prominent home'

  21-01-2023 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second time in six months, the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is coming to New Mexico. Following a successful night in Rio Rancho in August, BKFC decided to bring Knuckle Mania 3, the biggest BKFC event yet, to Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque. Brawl at BKFC press conference, former Dallas Cowboy added to cardNew Mexico has a history of producing world-champion athletes in various combat sports such as boxing and mixed martial arts, and sup
  
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• Albuquerque police: Man arrested for having ghost gun, drugs

  21-01-2023 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said a man they arrested Tuesday had a ghost gun. Officers responded to the area near 2nd street and Arvada Avenue about people trespassing on DOT property. One of Nob Hill’s first homes, known as ‘The Cabin,’ now on the marketWhile in the area, they found 22-year-old Andrew Marler who was walking with a bike. He reportedly tried to flee the police, and a gun fell out of his clothing.When officers picked
  
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• Man pleads not guilty in fatal carjacking incident

  21-01-2023 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man charged in a deadly carjacking has pleaded not guilty. He is facing second-degree murder and armed robbery charges.Felix Vigil was in court on Friday morning. He's accused of shooting and killing 64-year-old Karl Jurisson in order to steal the man's Prius back in June of 2021.Some of the crime was caught on video.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domino’s robberyAlbuquerque: Handmade sign warns
  
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• New Mexico act proposal would require schools to offer Holocaust, genocide studies

  21-01-2023 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A bill was introduced to add a new school elective for Holocaust and genocide studies.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domino’s robberyAlbuquerque: Handmade sign warns Albuquerque drivers of a speed cameraCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexico Jan. 20 – Jan. 26New Mexico: Alec Baldwin and film armorer to be criminally charged in ‘Rust’ movie set shooting
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• Convicted shoplifter gets 6-year sentence with only 1.5 years behind bars

  21-01-2023 02:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A serial shoplifter will spend the next 1.5 years behind bars. He was sentenced for stealing more than $10,000 worth of merchandise.Marcos Concepcion was in court Friday afternoon. He pleaded guilty to felony shoplifting for stealing from Target stores multiple times over an eight-month span in 2021.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domino’s robberyAlbuquerque: Handmade sign warns Albuquerque drivers of a sp
  
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• New Mexico legislators propose harsher sentences for fentanyl possession

  21-01-2023 02:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Law enforcement officials have called fentanyl a major problem and driver of crime in New Mexico. Now, three state lawmakers want harsher sentences for fentanyl dealers.
  Officials said fentanyl use is on the rise nationwide. House Bill 60 is trying to tackle the problem with more prison time. Sponsored by Representative Rehm, Representative Pettigrew, and Representative Lord, House Bill 60 targets fentanyl traffickers: adding three years to a sentence if someone'
  
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• Clovis man with multiple DWI convictions suing police officer

  21-01-2023 02:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A serial drunk driver from Clovis has been getting break after break. Now, he's suing one of the police officers who arrested him.Randall Pruitt, 59, has DWI convictions dating back to 1990.In one of the most recent arrests in December 2017, a neighbor called police because Pruitt had crashed into her vehicle while trying to pull into his driveway.Officers caught up to him at his home, but he was already inside at the time. He was still arrested and later convicted
  
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• New Mexico Lottery opens competition for new scratcher games

  21-01-2023 02:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Lottery is looking for music to help promote a new set of scratcher games. Could you help them find what they're looking for?New Mexicans ages 18 and older are invited to submit their lyrics and music for a chance to win $3,000 and have their song featured in the Oro Scratchers campaign.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domino’s robberyAlbuquerque: Handmade sign warns Albuquerque drivers of a spee
  
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• One of Nob Hill's first homes, known as 'The Cabin,' now on the market

  21-01-2023 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was one of the first homes built in Nob Hill, and if you've ever driven by it, you'd know it as ‘The Log Cabin' or just simply 'The Cabin.' Well now, it's on the market for more than a million dollars.
  Owner David Garcia said the home’s rich history makes the asking price of $1.2 million worth every penny.“We call this house The Cabin, so anybody in Nob Hill knows The Cabin, you know," Garcia said.Repaved surface, new lanes improve Front
  
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• Albuquerque has millions of dollars to spend on 'poverty pocket' neighborhoods

  21-01-2023 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has millions to invest into low-income neighborhoods like Barelas, which are called "pockets of poverty." The money will be used for things like fixing up rundown buildings and adding parks.Albuquerque's federally designated pocket of poverty is 11 square miles stretching from Los Griegos in the north valley, down to South Broadway and West Old Town to University Heights. The city is looking to dish out money from the Housing and Neighborh
  
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• Show that features New Mexico musicians airing second season soon

  21-01-2023 01:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A show that features live music at popular local places will soon air its second season. Bands of Enchantment is filmed in New Mexico with its latest season in Albuquerque.Felix Peralta from Felix y Los Gatos was on the show with his band. This show gives artists the opportunity to showcase their music while also giving the audience a glimpse of Albuquerque. KRQE Cares: How hundreds of kids get access to shoes“I felt like I was in the Rolling Ston
  
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• Adobe Acres Elementary teacher created 'Celebrando Cultura con Literatura'

  21-01-2023 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The APS Education Foundation is a non-profit organization serving Albuquerque Public Schools. They partner with the community to invest in innovative and enhanced learning opportunities to help APS students reach their full potential.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domino’s robberyAlbuquerque: Handmade sign warns Albuquerque drivers of a speed cameraCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexic
  
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• Repaved surface, new lanes improve Frontage Road commute

  21-01-2023 01:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drivers are enjoying the new and improved Frontage Road. It's located between Central and MLK. The improvements stop suddenly, making the rough road leading up to the I-25 on-ramp more noticeable. "It was getting dangerous because there was a study done that showed that there wasn't enough room between the exits between MLK and Lomas, and so that was a big portion as to why that decision was made," said NMDOT Spokesperson Kimberly Gallegos.&nb
  
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• Poulin Marketplace brings home decor and coffee together

  21-01-2023 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Poulin Design and Marketplace has been busy over the last few months, prepping Albuquerque's latest spot for craft coffee and tea. The family-owned business is inviting all of the metro's residents to sip, shop, and be inspired.
  They have recently expanded their location and opened a new coffee shop, marketplace coffee + tea. They are so excited to have people come and look for home decor, and special gifts and drink coffee or tea while shopping. They want t
  
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• Heavier snow to fall tonight in northeast parts of New Mexico

  21-01-2023 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  A winter storm continues to bring snow to parts of New Mexico overnight. Quieter weather returns this weekend before another storm arrives Monday.
  Our latest storm brought a round of heavy snowfall to western New Mexico Friday morning before pushing into central and northern parts of the state early this afternoon. Even Albuquerque saw some snowfall today, but it only measured a trace out at the Sunport. Snow will wrap up from across central and northern New Mexico late Friday evening, but it wi
  
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• Smiths has all the ingredients to make New Mexico's favorite comfort food

  21-01-2023 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A twist on a classic, Chicken Enchiladas are a comfort food classic especially here in New Mexico. But, if you're looking to change up the traditional recipe how about turning it into a dip?Seth Jeff from Smith’s teaches us how to make delicious chicken enchiladas bean dip.
  Steps to make chicken enchilada dip:
  Onion and peppers need to be cooked just a little bit
  Anaheim Chile
  Add salt and pepper
  Red enchilada sauce
  Beans
  Smoked paprika and garlic p
  
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• Devon Frieder Productions Presents: Rock of Ages

  21-01-2023 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Devon Frieder is a professional actor, director, and choreographer. She grew up in Santa Fe and currently lives in New York City.
  Frieder comes back to New Mexico every year to put on a show. This year, she is directing a show with her production company, Devon Frieder Productions (DFP). They will be putting on "Rock of Ages," a five-time Tony Award Broadway hit.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domin
  
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• Alex Baldwin's wife asks for privacy after charges announced

  21-01-2023 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hilaria Baldwin has asked for the media to leave her family in peace after the news broke that her husband, actor Alec Baldwin, will be charged. Those charges are connected to the deadly Rust movie set shooting. It’s New Mexico tax season again, but there are some new changes"I want you guys to realize that we have seven kids, and you being here to escort them to school and to be there when they come home is not good. So, on a human level, you guys know I'm n
  
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• Alec Baldwin's wife asks for privacy after charges announced

  21-01-2023 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Hilaria Baldwin has asked for the media to leave her family in peace after the news broke that her husband, actor Alec Baldwin, will be charged. Those charges are connected to the deadly Rust movie set shooting. It’s New Mexico tax season again, but there are some new changes"I want you guys to realize that we have seven kids, and you being here to escort them to school and to be there when they come home is not good. So, on a human level, you guys know I'm n
  
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• Air Force Research Lab awards Verus Research $7.2 million contract

  21-01-2023 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Verus Research is a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers that specialize in advanced research and development. They work to promote research and development of electromagnetic technology, lasers, microwaves, radio frequency communication, multidisciplinary systems integration, and nuclear systems analysis.Story continues below:Crime: Have you seen this car? Grey sedan sought in Albuquerque Domino’s robberyAlbuquerque: Handmade s
  
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• Air Force Research Lab awards Verus Research $37.5 million contract

  21-01-2023 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  **Editors Note: A previous version of this story claimed the award was $7.2 million, but the correct award amount is actually $37.5 million. The story has been changed to reflect the correction.**
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Verus Research is a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers that specialize in advanced research and development. They work to promote research and development of electromagnetic technology, lasers, microwaves, radio frequency communication, mu
  
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• Investigation continues on shootings at homes of elected officials

  21-01-2023 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Chief Harold Medina said there are two common themes related to the shootings at the homes and offices of local elected officials. It's firearms and fentanyl pills."So, obviously there is a concern based off of that, and we do want to research and make sure that we look into both the narcotics nexus and possibly the campaign irregularities," said APD Chief Harold Medina.Solomon Peña is accused of paying four other p
  
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