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• Bear huggers wanted with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

  19-03-2023 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hiring professional bear huggers. The department is looking for conservation officers who are willing to work hands-on with wildlife in New Mexico.The NM Department of Game and Fish says candidates "must have [the] ability to hike in strenuous conditions, have the courage to crawl into a bear den, and have the trust in your coworkers to keep you safe during the process." Thousands honor victims of Bataan Death Marc
  
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• Thousands honor victims of Bataan Death March in White Sands

  19-03-2023 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Thousands of people took part in the 34th annual Bataan Memorial Death March on Sunday morning, Mar. 19. More than 4,000 people gathered to make the 26.2-mile trek across the White Sands Missile Range. Museum of Nuclear Science hosts 25th ‘Einstein Gala’The memorial is a tribute to the World War II veterans who were forced to march 65 miles through the Bataan Peninsula in 1941. The soldiers were forced to walk while deprived of food, water, a
  
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• Anti-war protestors gather in Albuquerque

  19-03-2023 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Anti-war protestors gathered in Albuquerque this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the United States' invasion of Iraq. The protestors lined up at the corner of Gibson Boulevard and San Mateo Boulevard across from Kirtland Air Force Base on Saturday, Mar. 18. One person found dead of a gunshot wound in northeast AlbuquerqueProtestors' tensions have been high with the combination of the 20th invasion anniversary and the recent troubles in Ukraine. In a lett
  
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• Museum of Nuclear Science hosts 25th 'Einstein Gala'

  19-03-2023 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's National Museum of Nuclear Science and History hosted the 25th annual "Einstein Gala" on Saturday, Mar. 18. The event gathered some of the state's top minds and wealthiest donors to fundraise for the educational programs and summer camps that the museum holds.The gala gave donors a chance to mingle with scientists and watch hands-on experiments performed by high school student volunteers. Bernadette Robin, the museum's director of communica
  
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• Drivers upset over Ventura construction in northeast Albuquerque

  19-03-2023 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Drivers are calling construction on a new roundabout in northeast Albuquerque a "major inconvenience." As Titan Development works to build a 111-unit apartment complex on the corner of Ventura Street and Holly Avenue, they've partnered with the City of Albuquerque to build a roundabout.The construction of the $750,000 roundabout has been happening since November 2022 in northeast Albuquerque off of Paseo del Norte. Drivers are growing impatient with how long
  
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• One person found dead of a gunshot wound in northeast Albuquerque

  19-03-2023 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At around 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, Mar. 19, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, one individual was found dead due to gunshot wounds. APD: One person shot dead in southeast AlbuquerqueThe shooting occurred in northeast Albuquerque near Indian School Road. APD's Homicide Unit is now investigating the scene. No further information is available at this time. KRQE News 13 w
  
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• APD: One person shot dead in southeast Albuquerque

  19-03-2023 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officers responded to a shooting late Saturday night, Mar. 18, in southeast Albuquerque. An individual was shot and, upon the officers' arrival, was pronounced dead. Motorcycle rider shot and killed, Albuquerque police sayThe shooting occurred near Central Avenue and Tramway Boulevard. APD's Homicide Unit is now investigating. No further information has been released at this time.
  
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• Why SVB and Signature Bank failed so fast

  19-03-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed with enormous speed – so quickly that they could be textbook cases of classic bank runs, in which too many depositors withdraw their funds from a bank at the same time. The failures at SVB and Signature were two of the three biggest in U.S. banking history, following the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008.How could this happen when the banking industry has been sitting on record levels of ex
  
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• Odds of 50 random events happening to you

  19-03-2023 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Millions of Americans buy lottery tickets each year, even though most people know their chances of winning are slim at best. Why do they bother when taking home the grand prize is less likely than dying in a plane crash or being struck by lightning?Humans often struggle to grasp probability, especially when guessing the odds of things that could happen in their lives. Generally speaking, this deficiency is due to three very human problem-solving crutches: representativeness
  
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• Cold start, clouds increasing later Sunday

  19-03-2023 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  Good Sunday morning everyone! It's a very chilly start to the day with temperatures below average thanks to clearer skies and calmer winds. Temps have sunk well below freezing all the way down to the Texas border even with mid teens north. Later this afternoon, we'll warm up a few degrees from some stronger southerly winds. The warmest weather will be over eastern NM where highs will reach near 60° in Roswell, lower 50s in Albuquerque, and middle 40s in Santa Fe with increasing clouds. Our v
  
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• Every major fast-food chain, ranked by customer satisfaction

  19-03-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Many fast-food chains have particularly loyal bases of customers. Someone who loves Burger King may not love McDonald's, despite the two chains having similar menus. Why? One reason is taste. Many fast-food chains have specific spice blends, sauces, and recipes they and their fans claim differentiate their products from competitors.In addition to food quality, customer service can be a major factor in determining consumer opinion of a fast-food chain. Chains that prioritize friendly
  
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• 3 reasons the Willow Arctic oil drilling project was approved – it's the latest battle in a long fight over Alaska's North Slope

  19-03-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSTION) - For more than six decades, Alaska’s North Slope has been a focus of intense controversy over oil development and wilderness protection, with no end in sight. Willow field, a 600-million-barrel, US$8 billion oil project recently approved by the Biden administration – to the outrage of environmental and climate activists – is the latest chapter in that long saga.To understand why President Joe Biden allowed the project, despite vowing &ldqu
  
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• Voice deepfakes are calling – here's what they are and how to avoid getting scammed

  19-03-2023 12:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - You have just returned home after a long day at work and are about to sit down for dinner when suddenly your phone starts buzzing. On the other end is a loved one, perhaps a parent, a child or a childhood friend, begging you to send them money immediately.You ask them questions, attempting to understand. There is something off about their answers, which are either vague or out of character, and sometimes there is a peculiar delay, almost as though they were thinking a little
  
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• APS metro baseball, softball semi-final highlights

  19-03-2023 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thanks to a weather cancellation on Friday, the semi-final rounds of the APS metro baseball and softball championships were played on Saturday afternoon. La Cueva and Volcano Vista were represented in both baseball and softball, while Rio Rancho and Cleveland played in baseball, while Cibola and Albuquerque High rounded out softball.
  Baseball#1 Rio Rancho: 6 - #4 Volcano Vista: 4#2 La Cueva: 12 - #3 Cleveland: 2Softball#1 La Cueva: 4 - #5 Cibola: 2#3 Volcano
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department works to limit 'use of force' during arrests

  19-03-2023 05:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has been working on reducing the use of force that is unwarranted or goes beyond department policies for years. The latest report shows that's improving, and now, APD is giving an inside look at how they determine how and when to use force.
  In the last 6 months, APD saw use-of-force incidents 296 times. They stated officers use force in 1% of their arrests each year. Officers must follow certain policies when using for
  
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• Clothing drive collects items for New Mexico kids in need

  19-03-2023 03:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, several groups came together to collect clothes for children in need. It was all held at the Hinkle Family Fun Center in Albuquerque.
  At the center, Locker 505 and the city's Solid Waste Department collected clothes, shoes, and other items. They will clean them and eventually recycle the clothes for local students in need. ABQ speeder still on the run after killing a father teaching his daughter to driveDirector Kim Kerschen said the donations h
  
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• Legislative session closes: $1.3 billion tax package awaiting governor's signature

  19-03-2023 03:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After 60 days, the legislative session is officially over. Many major bills, including the billion-dollar tax bill, are headed to the governor's desk.Saturday at noon marked the end of the 2023 Legislative Session, and lawmakers on both sides celebrated the major victories they achieved. New Netflix movie ‘Chupa’ filmed in New Mexico“We lead, and we helped accomplish for New Mexicans, putting politics aside and putting people first. We got an
  
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• Legislative session closes: $1.1 billion tax package awaiting governor's signature

  19-03-2023 03:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After 60 days, the legislative session is officially over. Many major bills, including the billion-dollar tax bill, are headed to the governor's desk.Saturday at noon marked the end of the 2023 Legislative Session, and lawmakers on both sides celebrated the major victories they achieved. New Netflix movie ‘Chupa’ filmed in New Mexico“We lead, and we helped accomplish for New Mexicans, putting politics aside and putting people first. We got an
  
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• New Mexico United wins season opener thanks to late PK

  19-03-2023 02:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United started the 2023 seaosn with three points thanks to a 1-0 win over Miami FC on Saturday. The black and yellow's lone gone came by way of penalty kick from Justin Portillo in the 85th minute.While neither team was able to capitalize from set pieces throughout the match, United caught a break as a Miami player was called for a handball in the box on a set from Josh Suggs to Josh Dolling. Portillo then took to the spot to deliver the winning s
  
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• Representative Stansbury holds resource fair with NM Department of Veterans Services

  19-03-2023 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexican military veterans were invited to stop by CNM Saturday. A fair, held by several departments and a US representative, gave them resources to learn more about their health benefits and how they've expanded. Old water park gets demolishedRepresentative Melanie Stansbury, the US Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services held the Veterans Resource Fair Saturday afternoon.It gave retired serv
  
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