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• Josh Duggar's prison release date pushed back

  17-03-2023 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Joshua Duggar's release date from federal prison has been pushed back.According to the Bureau of Prisons website, the release date for Duggar, 35, has been changed to October 2, 2032. His original release date was listed as August 12, 2032. Inmate #42501-509: Josh Duggar’s new life in Seagoville prisonDuggar, a former reality TV personality and used car salesman, was found guilty on a pair of child pornography charges in the Western District of Arkans
  
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• Snow continues for parts of New Mexico tonight

  17-03-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  Snow will continue for parts of New Mexico tonight. Quieter weather will return this weekend, but yet another storm will bring more rain and snow chances next week.After some impressive snowfall amounts across central and northern New Mexico today, quieter weather is beginning to return this evening. However, an area of moderate to heavy snow is still ongoing across parts of Canton, Cibola, and Socorro counties. This area of snow will drift south into south-central New Mexico through early Satur
  
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• Stars Wars Fest will take over a Rio Rancho library

  17-03-2023 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Star Wars Fest 9 is coming to Rio Rancho on Saturday, Apr. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the Loma Colorado Main Library and is free for all ages.Event Activities
  Adopt a Baby Yoda from the Baby Yoda Adoption CenterView a display of Star Wars LegosHave a picture taken with costumed Star Wars characters from the local 501st and Rebel LegionsEnjoy drinks and cookies at the CantinaMake Pool Noodle Light Sabers and learn martial arts move
  
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• ABQ speeder still on the run after killing a father teaching his daughter to drive

  17-03-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque speeder who was sentenced for killing a father who was out teaching his daughter to drive is still on the run. Last March, Francisco Reyes Merlos was supposed to turn himself in to serve his sentence after a judge let him leave the courtroom. 26-year sentence: Man convicted of killing man as retaliation“I've since then matured, and I'm no longer that kid from three years ago, speeding up and down Montgomery,” said Reyes Merlos
  
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• Lobo women to play at Washinton in WNIT round 2

  17-03-2023 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobos women's basketball team is moving on to the next round of the WNIT. Following UNM's 72-64 victory over NAU on Thursday night, it was announced that the Lobos will now hit the road to play at Washington on Sunday. McGruder and Brown lead Lobos women’s basketball to WNIT win over NAU"I mean, we are going to show up, and we are going to try and win," said coach Bradbury. "I mean, we had to go up to someplace in Oregon last year, and it took us t
  
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• 26-year sentence: Man convicted of killing man as retaliation

  17-03-2023 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man has been convicted of killing another in a fit of jealousy. Now, he will be required to spend more than two decades behind bars.A jury found Steve Candelaria guilty of second-degree murder after investigators said he and his brother, Brandon, went into an apartment near Louisiana and Gibson in November 2020 and opened fire. It resulted in the death of Luciano Montoya. Mark your calendar: Solar eclipse will pass over New MexicoProsecutors said the shoot
  
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• Two 'underprepared' hikers rescued from snow on the La Luz trail

  17-03-2023 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two "underprepared" hikers were located and rescued from the La Luz trail Thursday night, Mar. 16. Cibola Search and Rescue worked with Albuquerque Mountain Rescue, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue to recover the hikers.Cibola Search and Rescue informs the public that "winter conditions still exist." They say that parts of the La Luz trail are regularly covered in snow and can be dangerous. "These dangerous conditions
  
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• Albuquerque man who ran over, killed girlfriend takes plea deal

  17-03-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of running over and killing his girlfriend in 2020 has taken a plea deal. Robert Mentz pleaded guilty to multiple charges and will now face less time in prison.In September 2020, then-29-year-old Robert Mentz allegedly got into a fight with his girlfriend, Brandi Garcia, and grabbed her by the hair. Police say Garcia’s father was nearby and tried to intervene. Mentz reportedly told police he drove away with Garcia's father on top of the
  
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• Submissions now open for South Valley Pride Day

  17-03-2023 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County announced the date for South Valley Pride Day 2023. It'll be held on Sunday, April 23, starting with a parade at 11:00 a.m. and then activities from noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Westside Community Center at 1250 Isleta Blvd. SW.Officials are currently taking nominations for the South Valley Pride Day Outstanding Citizens for 2023. It's to honor residents in County Commission District 2 for their volunteer work in Bernalillo County. Nominatio
  
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• It's still unclear if Mike Peake will be charged for deadly UNM shooting

  17-03-2023 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University (NMSU) released information about an investigation into a deadly shooting on UNM's campus. Meanwhile, the district attorney (DA) is still mulling whether to charge NMSU basketball player Mike Peake in connection to the incident.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Mar. 17 – Mar. 23Albuquerque: Local author speaks about controversial book funded by CABQHistory: Photos: Old West era saloon
  
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• Party highlights long-term residents of Santa Fe Animal Shelter

  17-03-2023 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some very special dogs were thrown a party Friday at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society. The shelter held the party to highlight dogs who have been at the shelter for longer than 100 days.Julie is currently their longest resident at 233 days. She's a three-year-old brown brindle Staffordshire terrier mix and was taken to the shelter in July 2022 as a stray. Animal Humane New Mexico showcases pet of the weekDoja | Courtesy Santa Fe Humane Society
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• First day of annual balloon rally canceled due to weather

  17-03-2023 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The first day of the 37th annual St. Patrick's Day Balloon Rallye was canceled today, Mar. 17, due to weather. The annual event is put on by the City of Belen and the Valencia Flying and Retrieval Society.This year's rally was set to be held at Eagle Park from Mar. 17 to 19 starting at 7 a.m. each day. However, due to the weather this morning, the event's opening day was canceled since it would have been unsafe to launch the balloons. PHOTOS: Snow causes difficult
  
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• Bill to address catalytic converter theft awaits governor's signature

  17-03-2023 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you haven't had the catalytic converter stolen from your car, you might want to consider yourself lucky. Nationwide reports show that in recent years, more than 100,000 converter thefts probably happened around the U.S. And now, here in New Mexico, legislation could help address the issue.Senate Bill 133 seeks to address theft by requiring secondhand metal dealers to keep records of the converters they buy. The idea is that by increasing regulations, would-b
  
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• NMED grants now available for recycling and illegal dumping projects

  17-03-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Applications are now being accepted by the New Mexico Environment Department for their Recycling and Illegal Dumping (RAID) fund grants for fiscal year 2024. The grants will be used for scrap tire management, illegal dumpsite abatement, recycling, and composting projects. Three New Mexico schools receive federal grant moneyMunicipalities, counties, pueblos, nations, tribes, solid waste authorities, cooperative associations, and land grant communities are eligib
  
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• Biden administration pours millions into new effort to reduce methane emissions

  17-03-2023 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Biden administration is pumping federal dollars into a new climate effort aimed at reducing methane emissions. However, they're also facing criticism this week from environmental advocates because of a different decision. The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $47 million on 22 research projects to find and reduce methane leaks from oil and gas production. "Advance the development of new and innovative measurement of methane, and monitoring of it," S
  
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• Lance Reddick of 'The Wire' dead at 60: reports

  17-03-2023 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA/NEXSTAR) — Actor Lance Reddick, perhaps best known for his role on "The Wire," has died at the age of 60, his representatives confirmed Friday."Acclaimed actor Lance Reddick passed away suddenly this morning from natural causes," his representatives confirmed to Nexstar. "He is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick... Lance will be greatly missed." Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper armsReddick had a
  
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• Democrats outline immigration plan amid workforce shortage

  17-03-2023 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – Democrats say they have a plan that will deal with the nation's immigration problems and help boost the labor market easily, however Republican lawmakers are skeptical.The U.S. is facing a big workforce challenge and California Congressman Lou Correa says immigrants are the solution.“We have a shortage of workers in this country. Whether it's Silicon Valley, high tech workers,” Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) said. “Fifty percent of our farm workers are undo
  
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• Police looking for suspect mistakenly let out of custody

  17-03-2023 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a suspect who was accidentally let out of custody. Jerome Naranjo was shot by officers in Espanola in November 2022 after brandishing a firearm during a domestic altercation call.Two teens arrested, accused of beating 13-year-old Albuquerque girlEspanola police said Naranjo was involved in a domestic altercation when officers were called to the scene. They said when officers made contact with him, Naranjo bra
  
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• Taco Bell bringing back 'Volcano' menu items, including one from the '90s

  17-03-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  IRVINE, Calif. (WBOY) — Taco Bell announced Thursday the return of its "Volcano Menu," which stems from an item introduced nearly three decades ago in 1995.The Volcano Menu, to be available in late June, features three main offerings in its lineup: the Volcano Burrito, the Volcano Taco, and an optional "Lava Sauce" (a spicy cheese sauce) which can be added to any menu item.
  The Volcano Burrito was the first of "Volcano" item to debut on Taco Bell's menus in 1995 as a promotional tie-in to
  
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• New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19

  17-03-2023 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A new analysis of genetic information conducted by an international group of researchers has found evidence to suggest that COVID-19 originated from infected animals sold at a market in Wuhan.As was first reported by The Atlantic, French evolutionary biologist Florence Débarre recently uncovered genetic data from the global virology database GISAID. The data had been submitted by Chinese researchers who collected the genetic sequences from the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market,
  
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• Strawberries recalled over possible health risk

  17-03-2023 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) - Strawberries sold at many major stores are being recalled over a Hepatitis A outbreak.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said two recalls were announced Thursday connected to the recall. The recalled strawberries were sold at Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choise Seafood, PCC Community Markets and Trader Joe's. The locations vary by brand, but overall impact the entirety of the United States.Photo//FDAPhoto//FDAPhoto//FDAPhoto//FDAPhoto//FDAPhoto//FDAPhoto//FDAPhoto//FDAPhoto
  
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• Police seeking man accused of shooting at clerk in Albuquerque robbery

  17-03-2023 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery case where a clerk was nearly shot. The robbery happened roughly five months ago at the Circle K on Lomas near Tramway around 1:30 in the morning. Two teens arrested, accused of beating 13-year-old Albuquerque girl(Click to enlarge) APD says this man is a suspect in an October 2022 robbery at a Circle K convenience store. | Image Courtesy: ABQ Metro Crime Stoppers
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• New Mexico Attorney General's Office hosting rapid hire event

  17-03-2023 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Attorney General's Office is hosting looking to add to its staff and will be hosting two rapid hire events. The first is March 31 from noon to 4 p.m., the second is April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both of the hiring events will be at the New MexicoState Bar (5121 Masthead St. NE)Applicants Should Bring:Multiple copies of resumeThree professional referencesProof of right to work in the U.S.Copy of unofficial transcripts for highest level of educationCo
  
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• Governor vetoes bill to study dual credits in New Mexico schools

  17-03-2023 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the legislative session drawing to a close, the onus is now on the Governor to decide which of the bills passed by the Legislature become law. Already she's decided that one bill should not go into effect.Thursday, March 16, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed House Bill 125. That bill would have created a task force to study the state's dual credit system. Currently, around 16,000 students participate in dual credit courses, according to the lates
  
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• What you need to know before having a yard sale in Albuquerque

  17-03-2023 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As summer nears and we hit prime garage sale season, you'll need to be mindful of the rules before holding a garage sale in Albuquerque. In 2017, a zoning amendment put restrictions on how many garage sales residents can have in a calendar year, among other stipulations.How many garage sales can one residence hold in a year?According to the City of Albuquerque website, garage or yard sales are allowed twice a year at homes with low-density residential develo
  
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• The New Mexico VA will have a hiring fair at the Medical Center

  17-03-2023 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -The New Mexico VA Medical Center takes care of our nation's heroes providing medical care throughout the state of New Mexico and southern Colorado. They are hosting on-site hiring fairs that are designed to connect job seekers with positions in hopes of securing more staff to take care of our veterans. City of Albuquerque hosting multicultural arts festivalAt the hiring fair they will be looking at your qualifications and interviews. If selected you will go through
  
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• Snowy St. Patrick's Day for parts of New Mexico

  17-03-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  Winter has arrived...in mid March. The latest winter storm has packed a punch, dropping significant snowfall across portions of the state and southern Colorado. In fact, Wolf Creek picked up 26" from this storm so far, and even Angel Fire picked up 22". Snow will continue across the Northern Mountains through this evening, with a band of snow and rain setting up south of I-40 near Socorro County.This band of precipitation will persist into the evening hours before dissipating. Isolated mountain
  
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• Legislators hammer out tax package details, debate film industry credits

  17-03-2023 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With only about 24 hours until the end of the legislative session, New Mexico's lawmakers are trying to hammer out the details of a big tax package. Three members of the House and three members of the Senate are going head-to-head to try to reach an agreement on tax changes. If they can't agree, the bill, in its entirety, dies.Earlier in the session, the House proposed a big, omnibus tax bill. But the Senate tried to amended key points of the bill, such as
  
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• Woman bitten twice by deadly blue-ringed octopus, sent to Australia hospital

  17-03-2023 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  SYDNEY, Australia (WJW) – A woman swimming by a beach near Sydney, Australia, was taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after she was bitten twice by an extremely venomous blue-ringed octopus, according to local reports.
  The woman, who is in her 30s, picked up a shell while swimming at Chinamans Beach in Mosman, according to The Australian newspaper. The octopus, which was inside the shell, fell out and bit the woman in the stomach.Paramedics quickly jumped into action to help the woman
  
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• Preliminary snow totals from March 17 storm

  17-03-2023 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A mid-March snowstorm hit New Mexico Thursday night. Snow is expected to fall throughout Friday as winds will lighten up.Weather InformationLatest Weather Video ForecastInteractive RadarWeather Alerts
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  Central and northern New Mexico saw substantial snowfall Thursday night into the morning. Here are the preliminary totals from throughout the state from the National Weather Service.As of March 17 at 9:30 a.m.Albuquerque/East Mountain are
  
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• ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over alleged war crime of ‘unlawful’ deportation of Ukrainian children

  17-03-2023 16:50 via krqe.com
  
  The International Criminal Court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and another Russian official involving allegations of war crimes around the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia.The arrest warrant likely marks one of the first charges against Putin for war crimes in Ukraine, part of a global effort to hold the Russian president and the Russian Federation accountable for atrocities beginning with the full-scale February invasion.An arrest
  
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• Two teens arrested, accused of beating 13-year-old Albuquerque girl

  17-03-2023 16:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two teenagers are in custody, accused of beating a 13-year-old girl at an Albuquerque park. Albuquerque Police say a 13-year-old and 14-year-old were arrested overnight and booked into the Bernalillo County Juvenile Detention Center.
  So far, it's unclear what charges the teens may be facing. Police have not released the names of the suspects, as is typical with most criminal cases involving juveniles. Albuquerque store challenges lawsuit from the cityPo
  
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• Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms

  17-03-2023 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break.The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX midsize cars. The company says in documents posted Friday by safety regulators that the front brake hoses can rupture and leak brake fluid. That would increase brake pedal travel and make stopping distances longer. Ford cutting 3,000 jobs
  
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• PHOTOS: Storm moves through New Mexico leaving snow for some

  17-03-2023 15:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –Widespread snow showers are moving across New Mexico Friday morning. Early commuters experienced snowy and icy in the northern mountains, upper Rio Grande Valley, the east mountains, and the western mountains from Albuquerque to Gallup. Snow is also expected to continue to fall throughout the day.
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• Trader Joe's fruit product recalled, potentially contaminated with Hepatitis A

  17-03-2023 15:34 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) - A Trader Joe's fruit product has been recalled over hepatitis concerns, the company said in an email to its customers. Trader Joe's Organic Tropical Fruit Blend with a "best by" date of 4/25/24, 5/12/24, 5/23/24, 5/30/24 and 6/7/24 could potentially be contaminated with Hepatitis A.Organic Tropical Fruit Blend product package (Trader Joe's)
  Trader Joe's said all of that product and those potentially affected have been removed from the shelves and "destroyed." As of Thursday, no illnesse
  
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• Pedestrian killed in northwest Albuquerque hit and run

  17-03-2023 15:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run crash Friday morning. Police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died from their injuries near 4th St. and Candelaria.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico Mar. 17 – Mar. 23Albuquerque: Local author speaks about controversial book funded by CABQHistory: Photos: Old West era saloon for sale in New MexicoCrime: NMSU releases investigation o
  
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• Albuquerque store challenges lawsuit from the city

  17-03-2023 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque business in danger of being shut down by the City, is pushing back. The Adam Food Market on East Central is challenging a lawsuit the city filed, calling the store a crime magnet. Data shows many shooting, stabbing, fight reports at Albuquerque food market"By taking business away from Central and from that area, they are just encouraging more crime to occur there," says Britany Schaffer, attorney for Ahmad Assed & Associates.&nbs
  
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• PHOTOS: Snow causes difficult driving conditions across New Mexico

  17-03-2023 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Snow-packed and icy roads have resulted in difficult driving conditions for parts of New Mexico. According to NMRoads, there are severe driving conditions in most of northern and central New Mexico; including parts of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Vegas up to Taos and the rest of the northern part of the state.Weather Information
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• St. Patrick's Day rites: parades, bagpipes, clinking pints

  17-03-2023 14:34 via krqe.com
  
  Oh, Danny boy, 'tis the time of year when Irish bagpipes will be calling in the concrete glens of New York City, across the swooning boughs of Savannah, Georgia, and in the halls of the White House as the U.S. celebrate St. Patrick's Day with parades, pub crawls and a state visit.
  The annual parade in New York City — which bills itself as the world's largest and oldest — will draw throngs to Fifth Avenue to listen to bagpipes and bands, and give homage to Ireland's patron saint. Even
  
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• Woman whose wheelchair was pushed down staircase in viral video: 'We're not treated with respect'

  17-03-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (WJET) – A student at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, was suspended from the school's hockey team after security footage at an Irish pub showed him pushing a disabled woman's wheelchair down a staircase while she was in the bathroom.Now, the young woman who owned that wheelchair is speaking out on the incident, which gained national attention after the footage went viral on Twitter."It was scary," Sydney Benes told Nexstar's WJET. "I was not prepared for that many people to se
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Snowy weather, Capital outlay, School calendar, Investigation results, Duck pond

  17-03-2023 14:13 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque police: Teenager assaulted at parkCourt documents: Serial shoplifter takes Costco goods worth over $1.5kRoundhouse Roundup: Final full day of lawmaking, bills you may have missedWhat’s happening around New Mexico Mar. 17 – Mar. 23‘A bad ending to a really good season’ for the LobosLocal author speaks about controversial book funded by CABQ32-hour workweek bill reintroduced in Congress: Will it pass?Russia to award pilots involved in US dro
  
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• 32-hour workweek bill reintroduced in Congress: Will it pass?

  17-03-2023 13:41 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The "Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act" was introduced in the House earlier this month, as progressives try for a second time to shorten the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32.
  The bill, introduced by Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), proposes amending the Fair Labor Standards Act to shorten the standard workweek by eight hours for non-exempt employees. (A non-exempt employee is someone who is currently entitled to overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week.)It would effecti
  
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• Want better sleep? Avoid these 5 foods before bedtime

  17-03-2023 13:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If you struggle to slip easily into a restful night's sleep you may want to reevaluate what you do before bedtime – including what you eat, experts say.Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist Dr. Michelle Drerup told Nexstar that about 30% of American adults report symptoms of insomnia.You may have even developed sleeping troubles in the past few years – an international study performed across 14 countries from May to July 2020 found a link between the COVID-19 pandemic a
  
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• Storm brings snow across central, northern New Mexico

  17-03-2023 13:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Widespread snow showers are pushing across the Metro and most of central and northern New Mexico, with scattered snow is pushing through the east plains, and southern New Mexico is seeing a mix of snow and rain. The roads will be snowy and icy in spots, with the worst driving around the northern mountains and upper Rio Grande Valley, the east mountains, and the west mountains from Albuquerque to Gallup.Forecast Continues Below
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• Snowy and icy roads lead to difficult driving conditions around New Mexico

  17-03-2023 13:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Snow-packed and icy roads have resulted in difficult driving conditions for parts of New Mexico. According to NMRoads, there are severe driving conditions in most of northern and central New Mexico; including parts of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Vegas up to Taos and the rest of the northern part of the state. Officials have closed I-25 northbound at La Bajada due to black ice. Crews are out salting and sanding the area, officials are discouraging travel.Weather
  
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• Subway Footlong Pass is back — here's how to get it

  17-03-2023 13:03 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Subway's popular sandwich subscription card, the Footlong Pass, is back — less than a year after its first limited run sold out in hours. While Subway says there are 250,000 passes up for purchase this year, they may still be hard to snag.The Subway Footlong Pass costs $15 and will only be sold to its MyWay rewards members, Subway says. Pass holders will be able to get 50% off one footlong sub one time per day through April.Pass sales begin at 8 a.m. EST on March 21.
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico Mar. 17 – Mar. 23

  17-03-2023 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from March 17 – March 13.Albuquerque
  Mar. 17-18 – Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl - ABQ - 6th Annual – Enjoy one or two days of full bar crawling around Albuquerque, a special cub, drinks, specials and more. Check-in is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and there will be over five stops on the crawl. Tickets range from $20 to $25.
  Mar. 17-19 – Monster Jam – Head to the loudest monster truck sh
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: Final full day of lawmaking, bills you may have missed

  17-03-2023 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday, March 17 marks the last full day in the 2023 regular session. There's a half day tomorrow, and it's always possible for the Governor to call a 'special session' to keep the lawmaking going, but lawmakers are working to cram in all they can today.Over the last week or so, lawmakers have gotten quite a bit of work done. Here's a look at some of the legislation they pushed to the Governor's desk. This isn't an exhaustive list, but it might include som
  
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• More than 150,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022 and the problem may be underreported, data suggests

  17-03-2023 11:11 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - The rise in catalytic converter thefts in America has been a nuisance for law enforcement agencies and car owners for the past several years. Now new data from Carfax shows just how bad the problem has gotten.The vehicle data company, known for tracking repairs and accidents on vehicles across the country, looked at catalytic converter replacements from millions of service records to come up with an estimated number of thefts in 2022: 153,000 — a 2% increase from the year prior.Th
  
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• Krispy Kreme giving out free doughnuts for St. Patrick’s Day

  17-03-2023 10:56 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Krispy Kreme customers can enjoy a free sweet treat for St. Patrick’s Day after the company announced that it would give out free glazed doughnuts to select guests.Guests who visit a Krispy Kreme location, either by dining in or through the drive-thru, on March 17 and are wearing green can receive a free glazed doughnut, a news release said. Taco Bell removing longtime item from menu, testing new ‘Crispanada’ in select marketThe company also announced that it’s s
  
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