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• Multiple storms on the way through next week

  14-03-2023 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  An active weather pattern returns Wednesday as the first in a series of storms will impact New Mexico. Widespread chances for rain and snow will moisture to much of the state.
  Tuesday is the calm before the storm as temperatures felt a lot more like spring again today with more sunshine. Our next storm arrives Wednesday as rain and snow begins to push in from the west by the afternoon. Westerly winds will bring an elevated fire danger to the eastern plains. More rain and mountain snow will move
  
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• State budget moves one step closer to governor's desk with some changes

  14-03-2023 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The budget has one more hurdle to clear in the legislature before heading to the Governor's desk. It passed the Senate Floor Sunday on a largely party-line vote.Chair of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee, Representative Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) talked about what changed with the bill.
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• Bill could spur progress towards Rio Grande Trail

  14-03-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has been working for years on creating and maintaining a recreational trail running the length of the Rio Grande in the state. Some progress has been made, but now, the commission doing that work could be transferred to the state's Economic Development Department.Senate Bill 94 would transfer the Rio Grande Trail Commission from the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to the outdoor recreation division of the Economic Development Depart
  
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• Drunk driver causes fatal crash in Otero County

  14-03-2023 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – An El Paso woman is accused of driving drunk and killing another driver in Otero County. According to a criminal complaint, on Mar. 5. 32-year-old Rebecca Herrera was driving on highway 54 near the New Mexico-Texas state line when she crossed into the other lane and collided with another vehicle. Albuquerque man detained until trial for shooting APD helicopterThe vehicles crashed in a head-on collision, and the other driver was killed. Rebecca Herrera is ac
  
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• Southwest Airlines makes changes after winter meltdown

  14-03-2023 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Southwest Airlines is taking steps to prevent another winter meltdown. The company says it will invest in a better system for scheduling crews and will update its customer phone systems. Lobo Men’s Basketball heads into post-season gameSouthwest also says it will purchase additional de-icing trucks, upgrade winter equipment, and add staff members. Southwest canceled thousands of flights last December, during the peak of holiday travel, and is hoping these cha
  
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• Fatal crash shuts down northbound Coors Bypass traffic near Cottonwood Mall

  14-03-2023 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police have shutdown northbound traffic lanes on Coors Bypass NW near Cottonwood Mall after a fatal car crash. The crash happened near 10400 Coors Bypass NW, near the LongHorn and Texas Roadhouse steakhouses.
  The crash was reported around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday. It's unclear how many cars are involved. APD said on Twitter that one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Drivers
  
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• City of Albuquerque makes improvements to popular pedestrian underpass

  14-03-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over the years it's been a constant battle for the city to maintain the pedestrian underpass at First Street and Central Ave. Now city departments are working together to try and keep them clean and accessible. The city’s director of municipal development, Patrick Montoya, explained, “Because of the condition itself the paint, the improper lighting the fact that people were still hanging out here that it was a bigger challenge than it had been in
  
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• City makes improvements to popular pedestrian underpass to keep homeless out

  14-03-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over the years it's been a constant battle for the city to maintain the pedestrian underpass at First Street and Central Ave. Now city departments are working together to try and keep them clean and accessible. The city’s director of municipal development, Patrick Montoya, explained, “Because of the condition itself the paint, the improper lighting the fact that people were still hanging out here that it was a bigger challenge than it had been in
  
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• Lobo Men's Basketball heads into post-season game

  14-03-2023 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Men's Basketball team is heading into a post-season game. The Lobos are gearing up to play Utah Valley at The Pit on Wednesday, Mar. 15, at 8 p.m.The university says they've already sold around 9,000 tickets for tomorrow's game. Season ticket holders have until 10 a.m. on Wednesday to buy their seats before they go on sale as general admission tickets. Civics education program resumes for New Mexico studentsUNM earned a spot in t
  
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• Civics education program resumes for New Mexico students

  14-03-2023 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court will resume its civics education program for students in April. Through this program, students in Espanola can watch attorneys debate legal arguments in a criminal case appeal.The court will hold its oral arguments on Apr. 3 at 1 p.m. at Northern New Mexico College at the Nick Salazar Center for the Arts. This is the third year for the "Court's Rule of Law Program". Students can attend the event in person or virtually. Arcosa Wind Tower
  
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• What to expect as irrigation season begins in NM

  14-03-2023 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2023 irrigation season is about to begin in the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. Last year, diches ran dry mid-summer, but what can you expect for 2023?To find out, KRQE News 13 spoke to Jason Casuga, the CEO of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD). He says things are looking better this year, but drought is still a concern. How can New Mexico protect its water?"The stream forecasts, and what we use to make decision here as we get re
  
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• Arcosa Wind Towers will bring 250 jobs to Belen

  14-03-2023 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – A wind tower manufacturer is setting up production in New Mexico. New Mexico's Economic Development Department announced that Arcosa Wind Towers will open a production facility in Belen.State officials say Arcosa has received $750 million in new orders, including many from New Mexico. The wind tower company plans to buy the old Keter Plastics building and a Burlington Northern rail spur along Highway 304 in the Rio Grande Industrial Park. Submit your art for the 2
  
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• New law could improve water access in small New Mexico communities

  14-03-2023 22:16 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill geared toward at leveraging the collective power of small water associations has been signed by the Governor. Supporters say the new law will help small, rural communities team up to improve their local water supplies.Senate Bill 1, sponsored by a trio of Democratic legislators, was signed into law Monday, March 13. The bill allows existing, small water associations to join together in order to act as a larger water utility. The idea is that by doing so,
  
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• Albuquerque man detained until trial for shooting APD helicopter

  14-03-2023 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of firing shots at an Albuquerque Police Department helicopter will remain locked up until his trial. 30-year-old Ryan Koplin allegedly fired around four shots at the helicopter from an apartment on Espanola Street near Zuni.The incident occurred on Mar. 6 while police were using a helicopter for a "proactive policing operation." According to APD, the pilot had to make defensive maneuvers to avoid getting hit. Koplin has been accused of two c
  
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• Submit your art for the 2023 burning of Zozobra

  14-03-2023 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe is looking for art entries for this year's burning of Zozobra. The art will be featured on an official poster and on t-shirts for the event.This year's event is the 99th anniversary of the annual burning. Submissions will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 17, 2023. Requirements for the art submissions and the submission form can be found here. State funds Pecos & Albuquerque trails, Alamogordo shooting range upgradesOff
  
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• Motorcycle passenger dies in crash south of Tularosa

  14-03-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  TULAROSA, N.M. (KRQE) – A motorcyclist passenger is dead after a crash south of Tularosa, N.M. On March 13, New Mexico State Police responded to a crash involving a 2019 Dodge RAM 3500 and a 2019 BMW on Highway 54 south of Tularosa.
  Story continues below:Business: Building of former Quarters BBQ gets new ownersNew Mexico: How much money can New Mexicans expect from the state in their rebate check?Crime: Non-profit providing free care to pets says equipment stolen from hotelTraffi
  
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• LIVE: Biden to sign executive order to increase background checks

  14-03-2023 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday while in Monterey Park, California, that senior administration officials say aims to increase the number of background checks before gun purchases.The Biden administration says with the executive order, the president is directing the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation by clarifying the statutory definition of who is “engag
  
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• Biden to sign executive order to increase background checks

  14-03-2023 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday while in Monterey Park, California, that senior administration officials say aims to increase the number of background checks before gun purchases.The Biden administration says with the executive order, the president is directing the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation by clarifying the statutory definition of who is “engag
  
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• Biden announces executive order to increase background checks

  14-03-2023 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Joe Biden announced an executive order Tuesday in Monterey Park, California, that aims to increase the number of background checks before gun purchases.Biden says the executive order directs the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation by clarifying the statutory definition of who is “engaged in the business” of dealing guns.The executive order also moves to improve public aware
  
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• State funds Pecos & Albuquerque trails, Alamogordo shooting range upgrades

  14-03-2023 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Five New Mexico outdoor projects across New Mexico are getting a surge of state funding for some big upgrades. The state's Outdoor Recreation Trails+ grant program is funneling nearly $400,000 into the projects ranging from improvements at a popular southeast shooting range to picnic tables along part of the Pecos River.Three projects received around $100,000 in funding. Those include upgrades at the Six Mile public day-use area in Carlsbad, the San Juan C
  
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• Albuquerque Museum presents 'Journey West' by Danny Lyon

  14-03-2023 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Albuquerque Museum is proud to present celebrated photographer, Danny Lyon's exploration of the west. Featuring the photographer's lifelong exploration of the people, places, land, and history of the west this exhibition dives deep into his connection to New Mexico and his decades-long interaction with the community of Bernalillo.Los Ranchos neighbors fed up with Osuna detour trafficThe exhibition also includes iconic images from Lyon’s series on th
  
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• Tamaya Resort hosting job fair with variety of open positions

  14-03-2023 20:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Tamaya Resort is hosting a job fair Tuesday and Wednesday for people looking to get into the hotel and hospitality industry. The job fair will be held at the resort on Tuesday, March 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. What areas have the most expensive homes in New Mexico?There will be job openings for full-time, part-time, on-call and seasonal positions. Managers from different departments will there to talk to applicants. Appli
  
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• Tuesday: The calm before multiple storms head into New Mexico

  14-03-2023 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Tuesday will be lovely, feeling like spring outside with plenty of sunshine compared to Monday. Winds will be breezy but nothing too impressive, allowing temperatures to warm up a few degrees above yesterday. Upper level clouds will begin to stream into New Mexico from the northwest as a storm approaches the state.
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• Where is the best place to get pie in New Mexico, according to Yelp

  14-03-2023 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is known for its green chile and Spanish food. But where can you get the best slice of pie in New Mexico? Yelp has compiled a new list of the "Best Pie in Every State." Two New Mexico restaurants featured in Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’ in the USAccording to Yelp, the best place to get a slice of pie is from The Village Buttery in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Yelp reports the small-town restaurant's most popular dish among Yelpers is their "b
  
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• City of Albuquerque begins demolition of problem properties

  14-03-2023 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is focusing on addressing problem properties around the city. Mayor Tim Keller said the city will be tearing down dilapidated buildings and nuisance properties, after the program was put on hold during the pandemic.Bill to help racinos cover safety costs passes NM SenateThe city kicked off Tuesday morning by bringing down a home near Menaul and Eubank that had been vacant for more than 20 years. Keller says these properties attract cr
  
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• New Mexico offering free tutoring for early literacy and middle math

  14-03-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state's Public Education Department is offering free tutoring for younger students. Interested parents have until April 1 to register.The Public Education Department (NMPED) is offering free early literacy tutoring (for students going into grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3). They are also offering free middle math tutoring for students entering grade 6. New Mexico lawmakers pass free school meals billThe classes are on a first come, first served basis. The c
  
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• Gun storage bill to be signed by Governor

  14-03-2023 19:17 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – House Bill 9, also known as ‘Bennie’s Bill,‘ will be signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday. The bill makes it a crime to negligently store a firearm and allow a child to misuse the weapon.Story continues below:Business: Building of former Quarters BBQ gets new ownersNew Mexico: How much money can New Mexicans expect from the state in their rebate check?Crime: Non-profit providing free care to pets says equipment stolen fr
  
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• 2023 St. Patrick's Day Quiz

  14-03-2023 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  St. Patricks Day is celebrated annually on March 17. The holiday has been observed as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years to commemorate Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It also celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish. Events in Albuquerque for St. Patrick’s DayHow well do you know your St. Patrick's Day trivia? Take our quiz and test your knowledge.
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• Bill to help racinos cover safety costs passes NM Senate

  14-03-2023 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Legislators are looking to help ensure the New Mexico racinos industry has financial support. Senate Bill 336, sponsored by Sen. Michael Padilla (D-Abq.) seeks to ensure that horse jockeys and exercise riders have proper insurance against injuries. The bill would also help racinos comply with new federal law regarding safety, according to an analysis. New Mexico voting bill heads to Governor’s desk"We had a problem we needed to solve here in the hors
  
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• Nuclear Museum holds silent auction during 'The Einstein Gala'

  14-03-2023 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –it's New Mexico's biggest science party! The Nuclear Museum is proud to present, "The Einstein Gala." This prestigious black-tie event is the museum's most important fundraiser of the year featuring an amazing silent auction filled with unique items in Albuquerque.Society for Science granted 52 teachers STEM grantsAlthough the Gala is sold out, people can still participate in the silent auction since it will be open online. The Gala will be on March 18 and th
  
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• Spending Spring Break on the slopes in Los Alamos

  14-03-2023 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –You can experience the best in high-altitude recreation and entertainment the state has to offer down at the 'Spring Skiesta' in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Featuring live music, refreshments from local craft brewers, costumes, ski races, and much more.Skiesta is an iconic Los Alamos event that showcases the unique charm and flair the community has to offer.Celebrate Earth Day with ‘One Albuquerque Cleanup Day’Skiesta is the culmination of Spring Brea
  
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• Russian jet intercepts US drone over Black Sea, forcing it down

  14-03-2023 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  A Russian fighter jet intercepted a U.S. Air Force drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday, U.S. officials confirmed, bringing down the U.S. aircraft.President Biden was briefed Tuesday morning on the incident, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters, calling it “unprofessional” and “unsafe.”“It is not uncommon for there to be intercepts by Russian aircraft of U.S. aircraft over the Black Sea,” Kirby said. “And there have be
  
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• Fallen boulder damages road in La Plata County

  14-03-2023 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  LA PLATA COUNTY (KRQE) - A large boulder fell on County Road 213 in La Plata County Monday night. According to a news release, the boulder damaged the southbound lane.Los Ranchos neighbors fed up with Osuna detour trafficThe country reported the boulder fell about half a mile north of River Road and south of the Purple Cliffs. They say a contracted demolition company will evaluate the damage Tuesday and blast the boulder. The road will be temporarily closed while crews attempt to blast the bould
  
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• Public invited to learn about proposed 30,000 acre project south of Taos

  14-03-2023 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Carson National Forest is hosting an open house Saturday for the public to learn more about a proposed 30,000 acre project in the forest, south of Taos. The open house will be Saturday, March 18 from 3 -5 p.m. at the Llano Quemado Community Center (8 Miranda Rd. Ranchos De Taos, 87557). Burn scar flooding still prevents New Mexico man from returning homeForest staff will be available to answer questions on different parts of the project including, planning, fir
  
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• Programming Note: TV Schedule during 2023 NCAA Tournament

  14-03-2023 17:35 via krqe.com
  
  Due to CBS’ coverage of the 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament, there will be some changes to regularly scheduled programs. For more programming information check out the TV Guide. Thursday, March 16
  Due to the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the KRQE News 13 newscasts at Noon and 5:30 will not air.KRQE News 13 newscasts at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. will air as normal. 
  Friday, March 17
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• Body not discovered for 23 days in Las Vegas airport's short-term parking

  14-03-2023 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A woman’s body went undiscovered in a car in short-term parking at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for nearly a month, in a part of the garage just yards away from passenger pickup.The car sat undisturbed for 23 days. It was not until a parking employee noticed the smell that he called police.Story continues below:Business: Building of former Quarters BBQ gets new ownersNew Mexico: How much money can New Mexicans expect from the state in their rebate
  
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• Where does Albuquerque rank on the most overweight, obese cities in America?

  14-03-2023 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new study by WalletHub ranked the top 100 most overweight and obese cities in the United States. Albuquerque ranked #42 on the list and was they only city from New Mexico that made the top 100 in the study.
  Source: WalletHubTo make the list, WalletHub compared 100 of the most populated U.S. metro areas across metro areas across three dimensions: 1) Obesity & Overweight, 2) Health Consequences and 3) Food & Fitness. WalletHub then evaluated those dimension
  
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• Where does Albuquerque rank among the most overweight cities?

  14-03-2023 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new study by WalletHub ranked the top 100 most overweight and obese cities in the United States. Albuquerque ranked #42 on the list and was they only city from New Mexico that made the top 100 in the study.
  Source: WalletHubTo make the list, WalletHub compared 100 of the most populated U.S. metro areas across metro areas across three dimensions: 1) Obesity & Overweight, 2) Health Consequences and 3) Food & Fitness. WalletHub then evaluated those dimension
  
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• Judge rejects moving trial for teen charged with throwing baby in trash

  14-03-2023 17:23 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Lea County judge has shutdown a Hobbs teen's effort to move her April criminal trial to another county. Alexis Avila, 19, is accused of throwing a newborn baby in the trash in January 2022, and faces one first degree felony count of child abuse causing great bodily harm.Judge William Shoobridge rejected Avila's change of venue motion in a decision filed Monday, March 13. The judge ruled, in part, that Avila's defense "presented no testimony or specific docu
  
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• Abrams joining electrification nonprofit as senior counsel

  14-03-2023 17:11 via krqe.com
  
  Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) is set to join electrification nonprofit organization Rewiring America as a senior counsel. In a news release, Rewiring America said that Abrams, a former House Minority Leader in her home state of Georgia, will use her new role to help launch a national awareness campaign and also a network of communities working together to help Americans go electric.Abrams will also guide the nonprofit organization as it continues to build the tool
  
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• Border Patrol names new sector chief in El Paso

  14-03-2023 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- The Border Patrol's El Paso Sector has a new chief.Anthony "Scott" Good had been named chief patrol agent in El Paso. He will replace Gloria Chavez, who was recently reassigned to lead the Rio Grande Valley Sector, and Agent Peter Jaquez, who led the sector on an interim basis.U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz announced Good's selection on Tuesday.Good has been with the agency since 2001 and has had various positions, including leadership roles, along the n
  
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• CDC searching for source of multi-state listeria outbreak

  14-03-2023 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) - Health officials are trying to figure out what is behind a listeria outbreak that left people sick across the country.While a specific food item has not been identified as the source, the CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Here's what we know about the status of the investigation, and what is being done to determine the source. UNM lifts COVID vaccine requirementWhat is listeria?Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause the serious infection of
  
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• Another house collapses into the ocean on North Carolina's Outer Banks

  14-03-2023 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  RODANTHE, N.C. (WAVY) – Another house has collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
  The home was located at 23228 East Point Drive, just off the Jughandle Bridge.
  The National Park Service says it's communicating with the owner to coordinate the removal of the house and all related debris on the beach. Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitors are asked to be cautious of potential debris on the beach and in the water. What areas have the most expensive homes
  
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• Meta laying off another 10,000 employees

  14-03-2023 16:23 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Facebook parent company Meta on Tuesday announced it's cutting around 10,000 employees in another bout of massive layoffs as the tech sector struggles with a fraught economy.
  CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a message to employees that the company is restructuring to become leaner, laying off around 10,000 more workers and not filling 5,000 previously open roles."Over the next couple of months, org leaders will announce restructuring plans focused on flattening our orgs, canceling
  
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• Paris Hilton says she 'pretended' to vote for Trump in 2016: 'I didn't vote at all'

  14-03-2023 16:18 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Paris Hilton says she “pretended” to vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, but didn’t actually cast a ballot for the future GOP president.The reality TV star and entrepreneur listed fibbing about voting for Trump among several things she’s “not proud of” in her “Paris: The Memoir," released on Tuesday.“I used to wear those horrific Von Dutch caps. I once went to a Playboy Mansion Halloween party dressed as Sexy Poca
  
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• Is vaping making your kid a lifelong addict?

  14-03-2023 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Vaping has taken hold of children and teens, over 2 million of whom indulge in the habit, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Dorian Fuhrman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe), told NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Monday that no amount of nicotine is safe for adolescents with still-developing brains. The CDC says adolescent brain development continues into their early to mid-20s."Juul created the youth vaping epidemic," Fuhrman said
  
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• Can you increase your odds of picking the perfect NCAA March Madness bracket?

  14-03-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Now that dozens of teams have punched their ticket to the Big Dance - the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament - you may be putting together your March Madness bracket. Whether to claim an office pool or to score bragging rights for the next year, building a perfect bracket can be tough.
  Is there any way to sway your odds of winning the bracket challenge?First, let's explain the bracket. March Madness begins with 64 teams in the first round across four regions: South, East, We
  
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• Natural ways to add a touch of sweetness to your favorite foods and beverages

  14-03-2023 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Why everyone is talking about erythritolRecently, there has been a lot of interest and discussion about a study published on Feb. 27 in Nature Medicine. The study concluded that erythritol, a sugar substitute, is associated with major adverse cardiac events and fosters enhanced thrombosis. In short, it’s being reported that using this keto-friendly sweetener is linked to heart attacks.However, the World
  
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• BestReviews’ tips on how to keep your home safe while you’re away for spring break

  14-03-2023 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Break-ins can lower neighborhood property valueBesides costing you directly, if your house is targeted for burglary, the crime can lower the property value of your entire neighborhood. It is important to protect your home, especially now, when vacations are starting and your property becomes even more vulnerable. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to move that target off of your home and help ens
  
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• Los Alamos team advances to science competition finals

  14-03-2023 15:16 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A team of high school students from Los Alamos will be heading to the National Science Bowl national finals. The team won their regional competition and will be competing in Washington D.C. from April 27 to May 1.Water heater in the road causes fatal crash in northeast AlbuquerqueThe team will get to participate in sightseeing, science activities and the NSB competition. The National Science Bowl brings students from across the country together to compete in
  
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