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• Man arrested for shooting at Roswell home with kid occupants inside

  12-02-2023 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of shooting at a home with kids inside was arrested by Roswell Police Department (RPD). He was taken into custody Saturday night.Justino Martinez was arrested around 8 p.m. in west Roswell. Authorities alleged he ran from them before being tased, allowing his arrest. He had a warrant out for his arrest for multiple charges. Filmmakers to show trailer for Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire documentaryMartinez is accused of shooting at a h
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office: 18-year-old rams deputy vehicle at suspected drag race

  12-02-2023 23:18 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A woman accused of hitting a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) deputy at a suspected drag racing event is in custody. Deputies were called to the Isleta Amphitheater parking lot on Friday for reports of drag racing. Filmmakers to show trailer for Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire documentaryBCSO said 18-year-old Ashley Loya intentionally rammed a deputy as she was fleeing the area. She was taken into custody after crashing near University and
  
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• Filmmakers to show trailer for Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire documentary

  12-02-2023 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A documentary is in the works to showcase the devastating disaster caused by the Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Wildfire.When the Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Wildifre spread through the communities in Northeastern New Mexico last year, it quickly became the state's largest wildfire in recent history. Repeated break-ins at local nonprofit has participants scared to attendScott Campbell and David Luis Leal Cortez knew the public needed to see what was happening in re
  
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• Head-on crash on US 54 kills two, New Mexico State Police say

  12-02-2023 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) are investigating a crash. They announced the crash on Saturday evening.According to NMSP, there was a fatal crash on US 54 milepost 98. The crash was a head-on collision and happened between Tularosa and Carrizozo. Repeated break-ins at local nonprofit has participants scared to attendPolice called the incident a "double fatal" crash, which indicates two people have died. However, no other information was released.
  
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• NMSU chancellor confirms hazing allegations surrounding basketball team suspension

  12-02-2023 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The chancellor of New Mexico State University (NMSU) released a statement about the recent suspension of their men's basketball team. So far, only an anonymous source spoke up about allegations surrounding the team.
  The anonymous source claimed the allegations included some sort of hazing issue. Now, NMSU Chancellor Dan Arvizu has confirmed this through a statement. Repeated break-ins at local nonprofit has participants scared to attendThe released state
  
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• Repeated break-ins at local nonprofit has participants scared to attend

  12-02-2023 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local nonprofit is tired of repeated break-ins. The organization provides aid and tutoring to refugees but said they've had to temporarily shut down services due to the crime. "I am not going to be coming here. I won't bring any people here," said Program Director Nkazi Sinandile.  Breast density is a greater risk for breast cancer than many think, study findsNkazi Sinandile is the program director of the nonprofits Immigrant and Refuge
  
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• Breast density is a greater risk for breast cancer than many think, study finds

  12-02-2023 20:27 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dense breast tissue has been associated with a 1.2 to four times higher risk of breast cancer, depending on the degree of density. Despite it being a significant risk factor for developing the most common cancer in women (about one and eight women get breast cancer), a new study published in Jama Network Open found that many women were unaware of the connection. Researchers on this project surveyed 1858 women between the ages of 40 to 76 who had recently unde
  
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• Sen. Schumer says 2 downed objects believed to be balloons

  12-02-2023 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States believes the unidentified objects shot down by American fighter jets over Canada and Alaska were balloons, though smaller than the China balloon downed over the Atlantic Ocean last weekend, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday.Schumer, D-N.Y., told ABC's “This Week” that he was briefed on Saturday night by President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, after the incident hours earlier over the Yukon. On Friday, an
  
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• 15 colleges that have produced the most Super Bowl players

  12-02-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - College football success doesn't always translate to NFL success. But when a player succeeds at a powerhouse school, chances are they'll have a fruitful career in the pros. Of course, hundreds of colleges have produced football players at the highest level. In fact, 428 different schools have been represented on the first 56 Super Bowl rosters; however, many schools have churned out Super Bowl contenders that have risen to levels higher than the rest.JustWatch ranked the 15 most
  
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• 50 movies to get excited about in 2023

  12-02-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - While 2022 brought the much-anticipated "Avatar" sequel and superhero fare like "The Batman," a new "Doctor Strange" film, and the fan favorite "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," 2023 boasts similar soon-to-be blockbusters. Stacker researched hotly slated 2023 movies and highlighted 50 across genres and countries that are worth the anticipation. Most popular girl names in the 90s in New MexicoYou'll find the latest Ant-Man, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Verse films, as wel
  
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• Chocolate chemistry – a food scientist explains how the beloved treat gets its flavor, texture and tricky reputation as an ingredient

  12-02-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Whether it is enjoyed as creamy milk chocolate truffles, baked in a devilishly dark chocolate cake or even poured as hot cocoa, Americans on average consume almost 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of chocolate in a year. People have been enjoying chocolate for at least 4,000 years, starting with Mesoamericans who brewed a drink from the seeds of cacao trees. In the 16th and 17th centuries, both the trees and the beverage spread across the world, and chocolate toda
  
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• A journey from work to home is about more than just getting there – the psychological benefits of commuting that remote work doesn't provide

  12-02-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVRESATION) - For most American workers who commute, the trip to and from the office takes nearly one full hour a day – 26 minutes each way on average, with 7.7% of workers spending two hours or more on the road.Many people think of commuting as a chore and a waste of time. However, during the remote work surge resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, several journalists curiously noted that people were – could it be? – missing their commutes.
  
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• Duff sets program record in 79-71 win over Nevada

  12-02-2023 04:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Women's Basketball beat Nevada on the road, 79-71 on Saturday afternoon. UNM finished with scorers, getting 18 points from Shai McGruder, 14 points from Aniyah Augmon, and 13 points from Amaya Brown.
  LaTascya Duff led UNM in scoring, as she finished with a game-high of 23 points. Tay hit six 3-pointers in this victory and after this performance, she has become the new career 3-point leader in program history. Duff has now hit 223 3-pointers in her career
  
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• APS asks for packaged underwear for drive benefiting students

  12-02-2023 03:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Clothing Bank is collecting crucial items for its students this month. It's a part of the "Show You Care with Underwear" drive.School officials are asking for new, packaged pairs of underwear for this particular drive.Donations of all sizes are welcome, but they're specifically looking for sizes 6 to 18 for boys and girls, 6 to 9 for women, and small to extra large for men. Explora celebrates X Studio’s grand openin
  
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• Explora celebrates X Studio's grand opening

  12-02-2023 03:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday was the grand opening for Explora's new "X Studio."The 8,000-square-foot center is a major expansion at Explora and is tailored for teenagers and their families. Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally 2023 celebration beginsThe exhibits focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. The main hope of the new addition is to encourage teens to pursue careers in the STEM field.It's really to show them that this is a place they can explore their career o
  
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• No injuries reported in Corrales balloon crash

  12-02-2023 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – A scary moment for those on board a hot air balloon in Corrales on Saturday. A viewer sent some photos of a downed balloon off Corrales Road in the afternoon. Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally 2023 celebration beginsA balloon can be seen caught in a tall tree.Details are extremely limited, but Corrales Fire tells us there were no injuries reported.
  
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• Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally 2023 celebration begins

  12-02-2023 02:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of pilots and balloon enthusiasts came out for an annual event. The special occasion is called Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally, and it's held at Balloon Fiesta Park. Rally of Hearts honors lives lost on New Mexico roadsThe Quad A Ballooning Club puts on the Valentine's Day event and says this is the second oldest balloon rally in New Mexico, getting its start back in 1975.Participants said they love getting the ballooning community together beyond Ba
  
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• Rally of Hearts honors lives lost on New Mexico roads

  12-02-2023 02:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Community members came together in Albuquerque Saturday. They gathered to honor those who have lost their lives on New Mexico roadways. Albuquerque Police: Suspected drunk driver kills woman on sidewalkThe Rally of Hearts event was held at Civic Plaza Saturday morning and was meant to remember people killed either by speeding, DWI, or road rage incidents.The aunt of Erika Chavez, who was killed by a speeder in 2020, said the event was all about bringing fami
  
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