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• FBI looks for Albuquerque credit union robber

  19-02-2023 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI is on the hunt for a man who robbed an Albuquerque credit union. The crime took place around 12:45 p.m. Saturday.
  FBI said the Nusenda Credit Union near 4th Street and Montaño was robbed.Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police: Man kills woman then collects victim’s Social Security benefitsNew Mexico: Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoaxKRQE Investigates: New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom conne
  
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• No end in sight for bird flu outbreak causing sky-high egg prices

  19-02-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The ongoing bird flu outbreak has cost the government roughly $661 million and added to consumers' pain at the grocery store after more than 58 million birds were slaughtered to limit the spread of the virus.In addition to the cost of the government response that the USDA tallied up and rising prices for eggs, chicken and turkey, farmers who raise those animals have easily lost more than $1 billion, said an agricultural economist, though no one has calculated t
  
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• Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice

  19-02-2023 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Dozens of well-wishers made the pilgrimage Sunday to The Carter Center in Atlanta, as prayers and memories of former President Jimmy Carter's legacy were offered up at his small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia, a day after he entered hospice care.Among those paying homage was his niece, who noted the 39th president's years of service in an emotional address at Maranatha Baptist Church, where Carter taught Sunday school for decades. Headlight flashing: What it really means
  
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• How vinyl chloride, chemical released in the Ohio train derailment, can damage the liver – it’s used to make PVC plastics

  19-02-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak havoc on the human liver.It has been shown to cause liver cancer, as well as a nonmalignant liver disease known as TASH, or toxicant-associated steatohepatitis. With TASH, the livers of otherwise healthy people can develop the same fat accumulation, inflammation and scarring (fibrosis and cirrhosis) as people who have
  
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• Filed taxes before the IRS ruling on state relief payments? What to do now

  19-02-2023 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that it won't tax most state relief checks – but the announcement came more than two weeks after tax season opened on Jan. 23.So what should taxpayers who already filed their federal taxes and declared the money as income do now?"My advice would be don't do anything drastic just yet," tax attorney Adam Brewer told Nexstar. "Wait to see if the IRS provides some guidance here because we've really kind of been chasing our tail
  
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• 20 of the strangest natural phenomena in America

  19-02-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - As the fourth-largest country in the world, the United States has a vast assortment of picture-perfect natural scenery to flaunt. From the Alaskan Tundra to the Gulf of Mexico, Niagara Falls to the Hawaiian Islands, the contrasts between the 50 American states and five territories are fascinating and sometimes enigmatic.Geological, physical, chemical, and biological phenomena have rational explanations, but some are so rare they seem to be a figment of a science fiction screenwriter'
  
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• Barnes & Noble launches $40 annual membership service

  19-02-2023 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Barnes & Noble is initiating a $40-per-year membership service that will offer customers discounts, free shipping and additional perks.CEO James Daunt told The Wall Street Journal in an interview that the program will allow the company, the world's largest bookseller, to learn what its customers are buying and therefore what to promote to them. The service will offer members a 10 percent discount, free shipping with no minimum threshold to meet, tote bags, and larger
  
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• Woman accidentally breaks $42K balloon dog sculpture at Florida art fair

  19-02-2023 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  MIAMI (WFLA) — A woman at an art fair in Miami made an expensive blunder when she broke a sculpture that was worth tens of thousands of dollars, according to reports.The Miami Herald reported that a woman at a VIP preview event for Art Wynwood broke a $42,000 porcelain sculpture by artist Jeff Koons Thursday.The sculpture in question was an electric blue balloon dog, which was part of a collection of balloon dogs by the artist.
  According to artist Stephen Gamson, a Koons fan who spoke
  
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• 50 most physical jobs in America

  19-02-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - While many Americans spend most of their working days glued to a computer screen, others exert a great deal of energy due to the physical nature of their work.Stacker ranked the 50 most physically demanding jobs in America using data from the Occupational Information Network, or O*NET, a system developed by the U.S. Department of Labor providing information for 873 occupations within the United States economy. O*NET uses professional occupational analysts to determine the i
  
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• Is it time for teachers to get a raise?

  19-02-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - In his 2023 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden called for public school teachers to get a raise but offered no specifics on how that could be done. Here, Michael Addonizio, an education policy expert at Wayne State University, provides insight on the current state of teacher salaries, whether a collective raise is in order and how one might be achieved.1. Do teachers really need a raise?In many school districts, the answer is: Yes.According t
  
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• 25 of the most influential celebrity hairstyles of all time

  19-02-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - "Fashion is ephemeral, but style is eternal," goes the well-worn phrase, variously attributed to Coco Chanel and Yves Saint-Laurent.Though it may be a bit of a truism today, the sentiment was remarkably prescient for its time, as decades later, fads and fast fashion have reduced the life cycle of clothes to a couple of washes and wears.But what about hair?Hairstyles have always been a part of the ever-changing trend cycle, going in and out of style by the decade and ev
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court maintains Couy Griffin office removal

  19-02-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state Supreme Court dismissed a final motion for former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin to reconsider his appeal. The Cowboys for Trump founder said this won't stop his efforts. ‘Paint it Forward’ award gifted to Albuquerque Girl Scouts"I believe that I was railroaded in this deal. I believe it was very unfair, and I'm very disappointed in the New Mexico Supreme Court for not giving me a fair shape before the letter of the law, which I d
  
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• Bill proposes parole eligibility for young offenders with life sentences

  19-02-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – There's a bill aimed at reforming the justice system for kids who've committed violent crimes and how they're sentenced. Now, it just passed another legislative hurdle.Currently, New Mexico law allows kids to be sentenced to life in prison without parole. Senate Bill 64 wants to change that. Did you know Texas keeps a list of executed inmates’ last words?The bill was introduced by Democratic Senators Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, Gail Chasey, Bill O'Neill, and Kr
  
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• State wrestling champions crowned on Saturday

  19-02-2023 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The state wrestling tournament wrapped up on Saturday. Here is a look at the top team finishes and individual winners.BOYS 5A
  Volcano Vista - 187La Cueva - 177.5Atrisco Heritage - 153
  107 - Roman Luttrell, Cleveland114 - Anthony Lopez, Volcano Vista121 - Marcus Williams, Rio Rancho127 - Noah Jones, Volcano Vista133 - Lorenzo Gallegos, Volcano Vista139 - Keenan Bejar, Piedra Vista145 - Tye Barker, Centennial152 - Mario Tafoya, La
  
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• Swim and dive championships conclude

  19-02-2023 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state swimming and diving championships wrapped up on Saturday. Here is a look at how the final standings shaped up.BOYS
  Eldorado - 275Albuquerque Academy - 246.5Los Alamos - 226
  GIRLS
  Albuquerque Academy - 290Eldorado - 264La Cueva - 203
  Winners were also awarded for a small school division, with Cottonwood Classical winning for both boys and girls. A full list of results can be found here.
  
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• Lobos women find a way to win against San Jose State

  19-02-2023 03:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobos women's basketball team won its third consecutive game with a 70-61 victory over San Jose State on Saturday. It wasn't pretty, but thanks to the defense and getting to the free-throw line, UNM was able to come out on top.For a team that likes to shoot the thee-ball, UNM struggled and only shot 8-31 (25.8%) beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, however, UNM shot 22-66, compared to 4-7 for the Spartans.
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• House committee discusses open primary election joint resolution

  19-02-2023 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The House Government, Elections, and Indian Affairs Committee discussed a joint resolution that would open primary elections in the state. City of Albuquerque considers cutting down on bus routesIt proposes an amendment of article seven of the state constitution.
  It would do two things if signed into law:
  1. Allow voters, regardless of political affiliation, to vote in the primary election of their choice if the election is funded by taxpayer money.
  2. It would giv
  
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• Nuclear museum invites families to STEAM exploration event

  19-02-2023 02:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History invited families to take part in discover STEAM Day. The event took place on Saturday.‘Paint it Forward’ award gifted to Albuquerque Girl ScoutsEngineers and scientists from all over the metro took families through hands-on activities designed to spark interest in the scientific fields.The activities allow children to engage and interact with science, technology, engineering, art, and mathem
  
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• 'Paint it Forward' award gifted to Albuquerque Girl Scouts

  19-02-2023 02:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Girl Scouts in Albuquerque have a new and improved building. It's all thanks to a business named Mike's Quality Painting.The Girl Scouts won the company's 'Paint it Forward' award. Ridin’ with Smokey: Famous bear mascot might be used for special license platesPainters came out and did $10,000 dollars worth of painting services at the Girl Scouts' facility in northwest Albuquerque.The Girl Scouts said, as a nonprofit, they probably wouldn't be able
  
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• Woman accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old arrested for not showing up to court

  19-02-2023 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A woman reportedly failed to appear at a motion hearing in December for sexual assault charges. She was arrested on Saturday.Jaime Sandoval-Gonzalez, 31, was supposed to be in court on December 21 but didn't show up.Sandoval-Gonzalez's accused of locking herself in a bathroom with an 11-year-old girl, giving her alcohol and tobacco, joining her in the bathtub, and touching her inappropriately back in March of 2020. City of Albuquerque considers cutting down
  
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• Santa Fe Police identify suspect in visitor's murder

  19-02-2023 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) is searching for a man they think is connected to a murder. The murder took place at the end of 2022.Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque Police: Man kills woman then collects victim’s Social Security benefitsNew Mexico: Multiple New Mexico schools receive shooting hoaxKRQE Investigates: New Mexico court dismisses chase, DWI charges after Zoom connection failCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexico Feb.
  
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