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• Motorcycle rider shot and killed, Albuquerque police say

  18-03-2023 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A dead person appeared to be shot, Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said. The incident happened on Saturday. Doña Ana County officials: 4-year-old ejected during rollover, woman chargedAPD said their Homicide Unit is investigating a shooting near Alameda Boulevard NW and Corrales Road.
  A person on a motorcycle was found dead in a parking lot; police suspect they were shot.
  
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• Doña Ana County officials: 4-year-old ejected during rollover, woman charged

  18-03-2023 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman has been charged after a crash on Friday night. A child was in the vehicle when it rolled, police alleged.The Hatch Police Department stated they were alerted to a vehicle rollover near the Canal and Jefferson intersection around 9 p.m. Friday. They claimed Cynthia Zuniga was driving the vehicle east on Canal Street, veered off the road, and flipped into a canal. ABQ speeder still on the run after killing a father teaching his daughter to
  
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• What is an indictment?

  18-03-2023 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — This weekend, former Pres. Donald Trump claimed he expects to be arrested in the coming week, presumably in connection to the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation into an alleged hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
  Bragg's probe into the $130,000 payment made ahead of the 2016 Presidential Election has increasingly been viewed as a viable legal challenge for Trump, especially as both Daniels and former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified
  
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• Homicide Unit investigating after 1 found dead in Albuquerque fire

  18-03-2023 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating a death on Saturday. They said a person was found dead at the location of a fire. 40 vehicles found damaged in downtown Albuquerque parking lotsAccording to officials, the Albuquerque Fire Department (AFR) was called out to a fire sometime after 7 a.m. in the 2500 block of Silver Avenue NE.AFR said 13 units were dispatched to the scene, which was a single-story duplex. The fire was extinguished q
  
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• Should remote workers take 'hush trips'?

  18-03-2023 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Emily Smith was working two jobs — at a hotel and at a retail store — when she realized she was in dire need of a break. Smith, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, says her employers didn’t usually approve of her vacation days, so she invented a fake family emergency, claiming she’d need to work from home. Instead, she went to Las Vegas.“I took meetings poolside, and I timed my flights to happen outside working hours,” she says. “All my
  
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• Alzheimer's Association: Disease will spike amid significant care shortages 

  18-03-2023 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Alzheimer's disease is expected to spike nationwide in future years, and according to new data released by the Alzheimer's Association, there is a significant shortage in the dementia care workforce.  Twenty states in the U.S. have been identified as neurology "deserts" by the Alzheimer's Association, meaning they had a projected shortage of doctors and caregivers specializing in dementia.
  Carolyn Berry of Tennessee — one of the 20 "desert" st
  
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• Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is tricky to measure

  18-03-2023 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Do you ever wake up some days and think, “When I was younger, I could survive on just four hours of sleep, but now it seems like I need 10”? Or have you ever walked out of the gym and “felt” your knees?Almost everyone experiences these kinds of signs of aging. But there are some people who seem to defy their age. The late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg stayed on the bench until her death at age 87. The “Great British Ba
  
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• 20 American foods that raise eyebrows outside of the US

  18-03-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - What exactly is American food? It can sometimes be a challenge to define because of the country's expansive landscape and diversity, all of which contribute to the national cuisine. Hamburgers, milkshakes, and apple pies easily qualify as typical "American" food—food that can be easily acquired and is enjoyed at thousands of international McDonald's locations. But America has unique delicacies and treats that can rarely be found anywhere else and haven't won over global tastebu
  
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• What's the most popular last name in your state?

  18-03-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Think you have a popular last name? A new study found most Americans have one of six surnames, almost regardless of where they live.
  In the study, Ancestry.com reviewed phone book listings from across the country to determine the three most popular last names in each state. The company found Smith is far and away the most common.In fact, Smith only failed to land among the top three surnames in just five states: California, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Mexico, and North D
  
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• Egg prices finally fell in February, but will they stay that way?

  18-03-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — After months of inflation, eggs suddenly became a bit cheaper — but don't expect them to stay that way.The cost of eggs in the U.S. has been on a precipitous rise since last fall, but inflation data shows the average price tumbled by 7% in February.
  Suddenly, the average price of a dozen large, white, Grade A eggs fell from $4.82 in January to $4.21 in February."Part of that is because we're past the peak demand period," said Rodney Holcomb, an agricultural economics prof
  
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• Water in space – a 'Goldilocks' star reveals previously hidden step in how water gets to planets like Earth

  18-03-2023 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Without water, life on Earth could not exist as it does today. Understanding the history of water in the universe is critical to understanding how planets like Earth come to be.Astronomers typically refer to the journey water takes from its formation as individual molecules in space to its resting place on the surfaces of planets as “the water trail.” The trail starts in the interstellar medium with hydrogen and oxygen gas and ends with oceans and ice caps on pla
  
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• Keanu Reeves shares statement on passing of 'John Wick' co-star Lance Reddick

  18-03-2023 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Keanu Reeves, who shared the screen with late actor Lance Reddick in four installments of the “John Wick” film franchise, said he was “heartbroken” upon learning of Reddick’s passing on Friday, according to a statement obtained by Variety.Reeves, along with “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski, said they are dedicating the upcoming fourth film to Reddick, whom they will “miss dearly.”“We are deeply saddened and heartbro
  
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• Ranch dressing wouldn't exist without plumbers, MSG and the Alaska Territory

  18-03-2023 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Ranch dressing may have been popularized at a California ranch, but it was enjoyed by hungry Alaskan plumbers long before any “ranch” figured into the story. Dunkin’ discontinues a signature beverage after 23 years on the menuSteven Henson, the Nebraska native who created ranch dressing, invented the now-ubiquitous condiment after moving to Anchorage in 1949 and taking a job as a plumbing contractor in the Alaskan bush, according to a biography of Henson publi
  
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• Can you buy a car without a license?

  18-03-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- A valid driver’s license is required in order to drive a car, but do you need one to buy a car? The answer is no. However, it does make the car-buying process a little more difficult. Here’s how to buy a car without a license: Classic character to appear at Disneyland nearly 100 years after his cartoon debutReasons for Buying a Car Without a LicenseIt may seem counterintuitive to purchase a car without a license, but there are many scenarios where someone may choose to
  
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• Snow and rain push south; cold temps remain Saturday

  18-03-2023 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  Good Saturday morning everyone! Heading out the door today, you'll need those winter coats!Wind chills are in the middle to upper teens throughout the northern half of the state. Across the board today, high temps will struggle greatly again. We'll be more than 20° below average for mid-March with highs in the middle 40s for the ABQ metro, the lower 50s for Roswell, and the upper 30s for Santa Fe under mostly cloudy skies. Some leftover rain/snow showers continue far south earlier Saturday,
  
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• Biden, Kremlin respond to Putin's arrest warrant

  18-03-2023 14:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – President Biden on Friday said the International Criminal Court (ICC) is “justified” in issuing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over allegations of war crimes.“Well, I think it's justified,” Biden told reporters before leaving the White House for Delaware.“But the question is, it’s not recognized internationally by us, either," he added, in reference to both Russia and the U.S. not recognizing the jurisdiction of the I
  
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• What exactly is the internet? A computer scientist explains what it is and how it came to be

  18-03-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - The internet is a global collection of computers that know how to send messages to one another. Practically everything connected to the internet is indeed a computer – or has one “baked inside” of it.In the early 1960s, computers were used only for special purposes, like scientific research. There weren’t a lot of them because they were large and expensive. One computer and its attached accessories could easily fill a room. To exchange data,
  
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• College majors with the highest and lowest unemployment rates

  18-03-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - College students can easily get overwhelmed by the many possible subjects to study. Even after identifying their main interests, there's the question of what they can do with that field of study after graduation. Passion is one thing, but which majors bring high chances of a prosperous, long-term career?On average, people with bachelor's degrees earn a salary of $67,860 per year—more than $27,000 above the average earnings for people with only a high school diploma.St
  
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• Roundhouse Roundup: End of the 2023 regular session

  18-03-2023 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a busy 60 days, but the 2023 regular legislative session draws to a close at noon today. And while legislators may be sighing with relief, the political work isn't entirely done.Up to the GovernorOver 140 bills have been sent to the Governor's desk. And she has some power to decide which become law. Bill to address catalytic converter theft awaits governor’s signatureGovernor Michelle Lujan Grisham has until April 7 of this year to decide w
  
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• Is the Western drought finally ending? That depends on where you look

  18-03-2023 12:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - After three years of extreme drought, the Western U.S. is finally getting a break. Mountain ranges are covered in deep snow, and water reservoirs in many areas are filling up following a series of atmospheric rivers that brought record rain and snowfall to large parts of the region.Many people are looking at the snow and water levels and asking: Is the drought finally over?There is a lot of nuance to the answer. Where you are in the West and how you
  
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• The clock is ticking as the 2023 legislative session ends

  18-03-2023 05:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The clock is ticking at the Roundhouse as the 2023 legislative session comes to a close in New Mexico. Lawmakers are scrambling to finish up their work before the session ends tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 18, at noon.After going through the House of Representatives and the Senate, 189 bills and resolutions have made it to the governor's desk. One of the biggest hangups for legislators has been trying to come up with a compromise on a tax bill.Legislators have given som
  
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• 'Greatest feelings I have ever had': 4 hikers rescued off La Luz trail grateful for rescue crews

  18-03-2023 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of hikers was rescued from a New Mexico trail. They expressed their gratitude for the help.It was a day these four friends will never forget.
  "I mean we were excited. We woke up pretty early just to go on this hike," Sage Faustino, a hiker said.#LeafNoLitter: The trees in Roswell are watchingThey traveled all the way from Michigan and hiking the La Luz trail in the Sandias was on their to-do list.
  "It was warm. We were sweating and everything at firs
  
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• 40 vehicles found damaged in downtown Albuquerque parking lots

  18-03-2023 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some city workers had a rough start to their weekend. Police said they came back to their cars to find a vandal had done major damage.On Friday, Mar. 17, police arrested 46-year-old Danielle McGee for allegedly damaging dozens of vehicles. Seven were damaged at the parking lot on Fourth Street and Marquette Avenue, and as many as 34 were damaged inside the parking garage under Civic Plaza – where the city council and mayor's office members park fo
  
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• Man accused of assaulting another man in Otero County

  18-03-2023 04:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Mescalero Apache Tribe member has been charged with assault. He appeared in court on March 6.According to the US Department of Justice, Joshua Davis, 40, of Mescalero, was charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. ABQ speeder still on the run after killing a father teaching his daughter to driveIn a complaint, it stated Davis assaulted a man in Otero County on the Mescalero Apache reservation in May 2022.If he's convicted, Davis could face up to 10
  
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• First pro women's basketball team coming to New Mexico

  18-03-2023 04:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the high school and college basketball seasons come to an end in New Mexico, another one begins. A new team is set to represent the Land of Enchantment and will be the first professional women's team in the state. Bureau of Land Management: May 2023 oil and gas lease sale noticesThe New Mexico Lady Bullsnakes is an expansion franchise in the Women's Basketball Association (WBA) and is comprised of players who all have connections in New Mexico. From forme
  
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• Mobile ballistics unit may help solve New Mexico crimes

  18-03-2023 03:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has brought a new mobile unit to the Albuquerque metropolitan area that may help solve more crimes. The mobile National Integrated Ballistics Information (NIBIN) unit is a system that can be used by law enforcement to look for specific markings on shell casings left following gunfire.The casings are put into a NIBIN system, which creates images of the casing from various angles with differen
  
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• YouTube TV raises price to $72.99 a month

  18-03-2023 02:51 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) — YouTube TV subscribers will pay $8 more a month as the streaming television service raises prices.Customers received an email this week informing them that the price for YouTube TV would go from $64.99 a month to $72.99 a month for the Base Plan, which includes more than 100 channels and unlimited DVR space. Lance Reddick of ‘The Wire’ dead at 60Current subscribers will see their bills go up on or after April 18, the company said. New subscribers can get three months o
  
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• Land use hearing officer recommends rejecting Menaul Safe Outdoor Space

  18-03-2023 02:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque land use hearing officer is recommending city councilors reject the plan for a sanctioned homeless camp near Menaul and I-25. This decision comes after a neighborhood, a school, and businesses appealed the planning department's approval of the plan.  At the end of February, Albuquerque's land use hearing officer heard complaints and concerns from several organizations who filed appeals against a city-sanctioned safe outdoor space on
  
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• Storm covers East Mountains area in snow

  18-03-2023 02:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Friday's snowstorm really delivered in parts of the state.  While crews have been out clearing the roadways, they're also preparing for more to come this weekend.  The Department of Transportation (DOT) said the snowstorm had crews busy all night, making sure people would be safe on their commutes. The storm did cause road closures, including the Sandia Crest Road near the ski resort.  Stay up to date with New Mexico's weather!"What's
  
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• Worried about well water quality? Visit Silver City Farmers' Market

  18-03-2023 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Have you been putting off getting a water well test due to the cost? Well, if you're near Silver City, the farmers' market has you covered.The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Department of Health are conducting free domestic well water testings at the Silver City Farmers' Market on March 25. Mark your calendar: Solar eclipse will pass over New Mexico“Nothing provides peace of mind like knowing that the water you drink is safe,” said
  
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• What happens to your body when you drink beer daily

  18-03-2023 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  (KSNF/KODE) — If your idea of relaxing at the end of the day involves cracking open a beer, you're not the only one. According to Statista, in 2021, the U.S. beer industry had around $109 billion in revenue, and, on average, consumers drank about 68 liters (18 gallons) within the year.
  Compared to other alcoholic beverages, beer is easy to come by in stores due to its low alcohol by volume (ABV) — many beers are under 5% ABV, making them sellable in
  
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• Governor signs bill to set aside funds for the future

  18-03-2023 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In recent years, the oil and gas industry has given New Mexico a massive financial boost. But lawmakers know that oil and gas revenue comes with volatility, so they're taking action to help ensure financial stability into the next decade.Legislators and the Governor approved Senate Bill 26, which would take excess money earned from the oil and gas industry and put it into an investment fund. The idea is that the state can then rely on that fund when oil an
  
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• Bureau of Land Management: May 2023 oil and gas lease sale notices

  18-03-2023 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Mar. 17, the New Mexico Bureau of Land Management (NMBLM) released two environmental assessments and the sale notice for the May 2023 competitive oil and gas lease sale. For the first time, the BLM is applying an increased royalty rate of 16.67% for the leases sold in the competitive lease sales.The BLM notice includes recommendations made in the Department of the Interior's (DOI) Report on the Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program. For the full DOI report cli
  
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• Lawmakers discuss final hours of legislative session

  18-03-2023 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2023 Legislative session is down to its final hours. Lawmakers in both chambers are scrambling to get their bills through. There are around 160 bills and resolutions on the governor's desk; at the same time, there are 200 bills that have only passed the House or the Senate.
  "The last two days we have left of this session, unfortunately, we didn't do anything to address the crime issues; even in the final hours, we're doing nothing for that issue. We do have som
  
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