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• Crews clear out homeless camps near I-40 overpass

  29-03-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City crews were out Wednesday. They were cleaning up homeless camps underneath an Albuquerque overpass. Photos: ‘Luxury resort-style’ home for sale in AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque Family and Community Services, Solid Waste, and Albuquerque Police Department were out at 1st and Indian School to clear debris and disperse those staying in the area.Camping will no longer be allowed there. The underpass had become a hotspot for the homeless ever since the c
  
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• $20,000 reward offered for Albuquerque USPS robber

  29-03-2023 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of an attempted USPS robber. The suspect attempted to rob a USPS letter carrier near Estancia Drive and Bluewater Road in northwest Albuquerque.The incident occurred just before noon on Friday, Jan. 20. The suspect was wearing black sunglasses, a white t-shirt, black pants, a black jacket, and a purple satchel. New Mexico Rail Runner Express returns to regular
  
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• CVS chief slams 'unacceptable' backslide in maternal health amid abortion battle

  29-03-2023 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  The head of CVS slammed a backslide in maternal health as “unacceptable” amid a battle over abortion rights across the country in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned. CEO Karen Lynch said during an interview at the Axios “What’s Next Summit” on Wednesday that the company’s “North Star” is improving access, quality and health for Americans and has been a “strong proponent” for women’s health for many years. &ldq
  
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• Navajo Tech introduces doctorate program to keep culture alive

  29-03-2023 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  NAVAJO NATION (KRQE) – A university in the Navajo Nation has added a Ph.D. program. It's dedicated to the study of its tribal culture.Navajo Technical University (Navajo Tech) has received accreditation from the higher learning commission for a "Doctor of Philosophy in Dine culture and language sustainability." New Mexico Rail Runner Express returns to regular faresCourses will begin in the fall, and 20 students have applied. While other schools have doctoral programs for indigenous s
  
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• Baca slash pit near Quemado closed for prescribed burn

  29-03-2023 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Mar. 28, the Gila National Forest Quemado Ranger District began a burn in the Baca slash pit. The site will be closed for the next several weeks until the ashes settle and cool.The pit is located near the Quemado Lake recreation area and a few miles from Quemade Lake estates. Once the site is safe for re-entry, it will be reopened to the public. Albuquerque Rail Yards will be transformed into ‘Media Academy’"The Baca pit is used in partnership with t
  
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• Albuquerque Rail Yards will be transformed into 'Media Academy'

  29-03-2023 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is taking another step towards becoming the next Hollywood. Wednesday, March 29, state leaders announced the Rail Yards in Albuquerque will be home to the New Mexico Media Academy.The Media Academy is a collaborative education program, backed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, aimed at providing a fast track into the film industry. The state is planning multiple campuses: A Las Cruces location was recently announced, and now details about th
  
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• Two new special prosecutors joining 'Rust' movie set shooting case

  29-03-2023 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After former special prosecutor Andrea Reeb stepped down from the case, two new special prosecutors will join the Rust movie shooting case. The news means there will be more legal brainpower behind the state's effort to convict actor Alec Baldwin. Actor-producer Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are facing involuntary manslaughter charges, accused in the October 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The film&r
  
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• Biden declines to veto GOP-led measure to end COVID-19 emergency

  29-03-2023 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden will not veto a GOP-led effort to end the COVID-19 national emergency, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told Democratic senators on Wednesday.A Senate Democratic source confirmed that Schumer informed senators of the decision. The move comes ahead of a planned vote in the upper chamber on the measure later in the day.The bill would terminate the COVID-19 national emergency effective immediately. The Biden administration has said it would let it expire in mid-May.Th
  
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• Reward offered for info on southeast Albuquerque shooting

  29-03-2023 21:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are looking for two people who are suspected of firing multiple rounds into a southeast Albuquerque apartment. Police say the two suspects approached an apartment at 425 Western Skies Dr. and fired a handgun into the apartment and fled the scene. New Mexico Rail Runner Express returns to regular faresThe pair fled in in an orange Acura RSX Type S with a spoiler. Police say the apartment was occupied at the time of the shooting, but no one
  
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• Nashville school shooting: Everything we know about victims, suspect and timeline so far

  29-03-2023 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Monday, March 27, seven people, including the shooter — later identified as 28-year-old Audrey Hale — were killed in a shooting at The Covenant School in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville.As police continue their investigation into the shooting, including the search for a motive, here's what we know about the violence that unfolded.
  The VictimsThe Metro Nashville Police Department identified the six victims as Evelyn Diec
  
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• Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging enabling smaller batteries

  29-03-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  (Green Car Reports) -- After an extensive test with dynamic wireless charging installed on a Toyota RAV4 Prime, Israel-based Electreon is on a path with Toyota and its top-tier supplier Denso to develop a dynamic wireless charging system for electrified Toyota vehicles.The strategic agreement, which comes less than a month after the tease of future wireless charging in Tesla vehicles, could lead to a joint development agreement to create an aftermarket wireless kit for current electrified m
  
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• Hitman in New Jersey murder-for-hire gets 16-year sentence

  29-03-2023 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A career criminal whose rap sheet includes bank robberies and a murder conspiracy was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in prison for killing a New Jersey political consultant in exchange for money in 2014.George Bratsenis, 74, pleaded guilty a year ago to a charge that he and another man accepted thousands of dollars from another political consultant, Sean Caddle, in exchange for killing Michael Galdieri. Galdieri was stabbed to death in his Jersey City apartment, which
  
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• CNM completes new brewery facility

  29-03-2023 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Central New Mexico Community College is known for offering hands-on classes to get New Mexicans started on a new career. And now, that includes new hands-on equipment for brewing and distilling.The school just opened a brand new beverage education facility. It's located on the Main Campus. Meow Wolf universe to be featured in digital golf gameSitting where the old bookstore once sat, the facility holds all the gear and equipment needed for students studying
  
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• First lady, Sheryl Crow expected at Nashville shooting vigil

  29-03-2023 21:09 via krqe.com
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — First lady Jill Biden and Sheryl Crow were among those expected to attend a candlelight vigil Wednesday in memory of the three children and three adults killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville.Crow was scheduled to perform, along with fellow musicians Margo Price and Ketch Secor, the Nashville mayor’s office said in a news release.The lineup also listed civic leaders, including Mayor John Cooper and Police Chief John Drake.Cooper said t
  
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• Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection

  29-03-2023 21:04 via krqe.com
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.The 86-year-old pope doesn't have COVID-19, spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement late Wednesday.The hospitalization was the first since Francis spent 10 days at the Gemelli in July 2021 to have 33 centimeters (13 inches) of his colon removed.It immediately raised questio
  
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• Albuquerque mother sentenced for child abuse charges

  29-03-2023 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Samantha Sanchez, an Albuquerque mother who pleaded guilty to three counts of child abuse, received her sentence Wednesday. Sanchez was sentenced to one year behind bars and five years probation.
  Related Coverage:Video shows multiple run-ins with Albuquerque motherAlbuquerque mom arrested after toddler is shot in the footDA files motion to keep Albuquerque mother behind bars on child abuse chargesAlbuquerque mom accused of child abuse to be released from jai
  
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• Officials break ground on new facility to help homeless veterans

  29-03-2023 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Veteran's Integration Center is breaking ground Wednesday for a new facility to house homeless veterans. The 20,000 square-foot center would be built on about three acres near Gibson and I-25.How do Albuquerque residents’ credit scores rank?Plans for the center include 42 beds and 33 units of low-income housing, along with substance abuse treatment, mental health care and financial assistance. It will also have a food pantry, donation center, walki
  
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• The New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus presents 'The Show Must Go On'

  29-03-2023 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bringing the music of an iconic rock band to the concert stage. The New Mexico Gay Men's Chorus is pleased to bring the music, of none other than 'Queen' to the concert stage with 'The show must go on.'What are some of Albuquerque’s comfort foods?The concert will feature Queen’s most popular songs including "Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Under Pressure, We Are the Champions, and the concert title The Show Must Go On."Performances will
  
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• IRS provides tips to not get scammed during tax season

  29-03-2023 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  We are less than a month away from the tax deadline and if you're not careful, it can be very easy to fall victim to a series of tax scams. With that deadline coming on April 18th the IRS is highlighting some of the most common scams they are seeing this time of year.New Mexico Rail Runner Express returns to regular faresSome of the latest scams are being shared on social media like creating a fake W2, which will most likely get rejected and you will g
  
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• New Mexico Rail Runner Express returns to regular fares

  29-03-2023 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After nearly a year of discounted fares, the Rail Runner is returning to full fare for most tickets. The existing discounts end on April 3, 2023.For months, the Rail Runner offered discounted fares to help riders who were facing rising gas prices and remote work. "We were fortunate to work with the Governor’s office to be able to offer a 75% fare reduction for almost a year – and we think those lower fares gave many people an opportunity to sav
  
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• Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends

  29-03-2023 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The effort to feed thousands of pounds of lettuce to starving manatees in Florida manatees officially ended for the winter season Wednesday, as deaths of the marine mammals appear to be slowing despite the long-term threat of pollution to their main food source, seagrass.State and federal wildlife officials said during an online news conference that just under 400,000 pounds (181,000 kilograms) of lettuce was provided to hundreds of manatees at a warmwater power
  
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• How can the US force TikTok to sell?

  29-03-2023 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  As tech fan favorite TikTok continues to face harsh criticism from the U.S. government over security concerns due to its Chinese ownership, it’s also facing increasing pressure to completely divest from its Chinese-based parent company ByteDance.Earlier this month, the Biden administration threatened to ban the app in the U.S. if ByteDance did not sell TikTok to an American company, a move experts see as legally feasible but that could come with its own challenges. “The US gover
  
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• How to prevent starting fires with your vehicle

  29-03-2023 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is reminding people how to prevent wildfires while driving throughout New Mexico. With the summer months coming up, that brings warmer weather and often drier conditions. With these conditions, fires can easily be sparked. Officials look to rebuild as floods continue to plague Gila National Forest campgroundsNMDOT tips to avoid starting fires with your vehicle:Don't park in tall grass or brush, heat from under vehicle can
  
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• Jersey Mike's says it will donate 100% of Wednesday's sales to charity

  29-03-2023 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  (KFDX/KJTL) — All Jersey Mike's Subs locations nationwide are participating in a Day of Giving by donating all of the day's sales to local nonprofit organizations.
  According to a press release from the company, 100% of all sales made – not just the day's profits – on Wednesday will be donated to a charity serving the area where the store is located. The company estimates $20 million will be donated by day's end.
  The charity initiative is part of Jersey Mike's 13th annual Month
  
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• Why are flags at half-staff Wednesday?

  29-03-2023 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the date of Biden's proclamation.TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — President Joe Biden ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff Wednesday at all public buildings, grounds and military installations.The White House issued the proclamation Monday "as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee."Three children and three adults were killed at a small, private Christian sc
  
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• NMDOT: Warmer weather means more road repairs

  29-03-2023 18:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As the weather gets warmer, crews will be out on the roads repairing potholes and asphalt cracks. The New Mexico Department of Transportation says the warmer weather gives crews a chance to repair roads that have been damaged during the winter months.How to report potholes in New MexicoDuring the winter the freeze and thaw cycle speeds up road deterioration caused by normal wear and tear, according to NMDOT. They say during the summer months crews can apply a hot m
  
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• How could the US ban TikTok?

  29-03-2023 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Lawmakers are sounding alarms over TikTok and putting forward proposals that aim to ban the video-sharing app, but there’s no clear consensus over what path forward the U.S. government may pursue. In addition to a litany of technical issues over how to enforce a ban on a social media platform, the unprecedented nature of the situation poses obstacles that complicate attempts to block the app, which is owned by China-based parent company ByteDance.  Why state governme
  
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• How do Albuquerque residents' credit scores rank?

  29-03-2023 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Do you know your credit score? If you apply for a loan or a credit card, that score is key. But new research from WalletHub shows that many New Mexicans likely need some help with their scores.WalletHub looked at credit data across the nation from 2022. They used data from TransUnion, a credit company, to rank cities around the U.S. by median credit score. How burdensome are New Mexico’s taxes?Albuquerque, it turns out, has a lower credit score th
  
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• NMSP investigate Mora homicide, Mora schools closed

  29-03-2023 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a homicide in Mora at a residence on County Road A037. Police say they have a suspect in custody, no other information on the homicide is available.Warrant out for woman accused of damaging 40 vehicles in downtown AlbuquerqueCounty Road A037 is near Mora Independent School District, which has caused the district to cancel school on Wednesday, March 29. According to Mora Independent School's Facebook page, school is b
  
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• Man shoots and kills his brother in Mora

  29-03-2023 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a homicide in Mora at a residence on County Road A037. 20-year-old Jacob Alcon is now in custody after police say he shot and killed his brother, Jerome.The younger brother of Jacob and Jerome says he was in the shower when he heard gunshots. He says he saw Jacob armed with a rifle and found Jerome's body on the floor, covered with a jacket. Jacob's family told police he had been behaving erratically and getting in t
  
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• 20-year-old accused of killing his brother in Mora

  29-03-2023 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a homicide in Mora at a residence on County Road A037. Jacob Alcon, 20, is now in custody after police say he shot and killed his brother, Jerome.The younger brother of Jacob and Jerome says he was in the shower when he heard gunshots. He says he saw Jacob armed with a rifle and found Jerome's body on the floor, covered with a jacket. Jacob's family told police he had been behaving erratically and getting in trouble
  
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• Driver shows 'Get Out of Jail Free' card to deputy at traffic stop: 'Points for the effort and humor'

  29-03-2023 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA) – When a sheriff’s deputy asked to see some identification during a traffic stop outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Friday, he wasn’t expecting a Monopoly Chance card.“[On Friday, March 24,] a deputy did a traffic stop, and the driver handed him this card, along with his driver’s license,” the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post, including a picture of the pink Monopoly “Get Out of Jail Free” card.Captain
  
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• New National Cemetery coming to Albuquerque area

  29-03-2023 17:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new National Cemetery is being planned west of Albuquerque. The new burial ground will allow veterans to receive official burial sites as the Santa Fe National Cemetery runs out of land.The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) announced this month that they purchased 230 acres of land near the Petroglyph National Monument. They paid over $2.8 million for the land. Bernalillo County Fire, Sheriff are getting a big, new training facilityCurrently, Ne
  
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• McDonald's debuts two new desserts — but most Americans will never taste one of them

  29-03-2023 16:33 via krqe.com
  
  (Credit: McDonald's USA)
  (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — McDonald's is launching two new desserts, but most Americans won't get a chance to try one of them unless they get on a plane.Starting on April 12, participating restaurants nationwide will serve the new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry."McFlurry stans to the front of the line: McDonald’s is dropping a delicious new flavor just in time for spring," McDonald’s USA in a statement to Nexstar's WFLA.The Strawberry Shortcake McFlurry is made w
  
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• Pepsi unveils new logo after 14 years

  29-03-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  PURCHASE, N.Y. (WIVB) – It's a new day for Pepsi.
  The world-famous soft drink brand has unveiled a new logo for the first time in 14 years.Featuring bolder print with the drink's name at the center, the new cans have ditched their calm blue for a darker shade.Pepsi says the change in can color highlights "the brand's commitment to Pepsi Zero Sugar."Pepsi is unveiling a new logo and visual identity system after 14 years. (PepsiCo Beverages North America via PRNewswire)
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• Highest-rated things to do in Albuquerque, according to Tripadvisor

  29-03-2023 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated things to do in Albuquerque on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews.#30. Sandia Peak Tramway- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (7,128)
  - Type of activity: Trams
  - Address: 30 Tramway Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122#29. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,112)
  - Type of activity: Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums
  - Address: 2401 12th St NW Park in North Parking Lot, Albuque
  
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• FDA approves Narcan as first over-the-counter opioid overdose-reversal drug

  29-03-2023 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a life-saving drug, though the exact impact will not be clear immediately.Here’s a look at the issues involved.WHAT IS NARCAN?The approved branded nasal spray from Gaithersburg, Mary
  
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• FDA approves first over-the-counter drug for opioid overdose reversal

  29-03-2023 15:22 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The first ever over-the-counter version of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, a move that could dramatically increase access to the lifesaving medication.The FDA approved Narcan, the brand name version of the drug manufactured by Emergent BioSolutions.Naloxone is a medicine that can help reduce opioid overdose deaths and when administered timely, usually within minutes of the first signs of an overdose, ca
  
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• Budget guru to New Mexico Legislature retires after 25 years

  29-03-2023 15:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The director of the budget and accountability office for the New Mexico Legislature is retiring from the agency he led for 25 years through a historic recession, a collapse in the oil economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and a new and unprecedented financial windfall.Director David Abbey will leave the agency known as the Legislative Finance Committee this summer. He guided the office through the tenure of four governors, earning recognition for ensuring state governme
  
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• New Mexico court weighs fight over coal-fired power plant

  29-03-2023 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (AP) – New Mexico’s largest electric provider wants the state’s highest court to overturn a 2021 decision by regulators who rejected a proposal to transfer its shares in a coal-fired power plant to a Navajo energy company.The state Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case that could determine how long the Four Corners Power Plant will continue to operate. Providing power to customers in Arizona and New Mexico, it's one of a handful of remaining coal-
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Warrant Issued, Bus crash lawsuit, Warmer weather, Major overhaul, Veterans ceremony

  29-03-2023 14:21 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque neighbors fed up with drivers crashing into wall repeatedlyVIDEO: Man previously accused of murder charges at Albuquerque officersNMSP investigating Española police officer-involved shooting‘Green Chile Roasting in the Fall’ becomes official New Mexico aromaTaos family frustrated with lack of progress on safety measures on Taos Gorge BridgeClosed Village of Los Ranchos barbershop lives on through new ownershipElephant in the dining room: Sta
  
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• Beautiful Wednesday with much warmer temperatures

  29-03-2023 14:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is dry and mostly clear. Temperatures are cool, in the twenties and thirties. A warm up has already begun, compared to Tuesday morning. High temperatures will climb by ten to twenty degrees from yesterday's highs. Winds will stay relatively light, at about 10-25 mph, and breeziest around the west mountains. Skies will be mostly sunny.Forecast Continues Below
  New Mexico: ‘Green Chile Roasting in the Fall’ becomes official New Mexico aro
  
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• Rare female lizards are 'stress eating' during flyovers at Colorado Army base: study

  29-03-2023 14:13 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Rare female lizards that reside around Colorado’s Fort Carson Army base are “stress eating” to cope with military aircraft fly-over noise, a new study has found.These uncommon reptiles, called Colorado checkered whiptails, are engaging in compensatory feeding behaviors when low-flying Apache, Chinook and Blackhawk helicopters — and sometimes F-16 fighter jets — swoop over their habitat, according to the study, published on Wednesday in F
  
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• Honoring Vietnam War veterans in New Mexico

  29-03-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Santa Fe National Cemetery is hosting a ceremony Wednesday to honor those who served during the Vietnam war. In 2017, the "Vietnam We Veterans Recognition Act" was signed, marking March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.Story continues below:Podcast: Will the Rio Grande run dry through Albuquerque in 2023? What water managers are forecastingRoads: Speed cameras added to Montgomery with more on the way throughout ABQNew Mexico: Where are all the ‘hor
  
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• Basic training without the yelling: Army recruits get a second chance

  29-03-2023 13:53 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Last August, Daysia Holiday decided to try one more time to join the Army.She’d taken the academic test and failed three times. So, when she was offered a slot in a new Army prep course to help improve her scores and qualify for basic training, she jumped at the chance.Students enlisted in the new Army prep course work together in barracks at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., Aug. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)Students in the new Army Prep Course sit at desks
  
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• WATCH: 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins, Hawaii authorities say

  29-03-2023 12:10 via krqe.com
  
  HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii authorities on Tuesday say they have referred 33 people to U.S. law enforcement after the group allegedly harassed a pod of wild dolphins in waters off the Big Island.It's against federal law to swim within 50 yards (45 meters) of spinner dolphins in Hawaii’s nearshore waters. The prohibition went into effect in 2021 amid concerns that so many tourists were swimming with dolphins that the nocturnal animals weren’t getting the rest they need duri
  
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• Who was uphill? Gwyneth Paltrow trial spotlights skier code

  29-03-2023 12:00 via krqe.com
  
  PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Skiers have likely noticed signs at mountain resorts across the country saying, “Know the code.” They refer to universal rules of conduct that apply to people who partake in inherently risky snow sports that involve navigating down crowded slopes, often at high speeds.But whether they actually understand the code is another question. For those unfamiliar with skiing and snowboarding, it’s likely something they’ve never heard of.That’s al
  
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• Eloy Medina's basketball journey takes him to Northern New Mexico College

  29-03-2023 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eloy Medina is enjoying the ride, enjoying a basketball journey that has been unpredictable, but satisfying. The next leg of his journey will take the talented six foot three sharpshooting guard to the Northern New Mexico Eagles.
  "When this option first came up, I mean, It didn't sound too bad to me because I had just finished and it was close to home," said Medina. "They brought me in to help the team. So, that's exactly what I'm going to do. I'm going to g
  
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• Spring storm system arrives Thursday

  29-03-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather will return across New Mexico through Thursday. Potentially damaging wind gusts are likely though Thursday afternoon as wildfire danger also return.
  A backdoor cold front kept eastern New Mexico cooler Tuesday, but the entire state will see warmer temperatures Wednesday afternoon. Winds will also pick up Wednesday afternoon, with gusts up to 35 mph. A strong storm system will move into the state on Thursday though, bringing with it widespread wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph. Isolated 7
  
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• Poll: Cut federal spending — but not big-ticket programs

  29-03-2023 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In the federal budget standoff, the majority of U.S. adults are asking lawmakers to pull off the impossible: Cut the overall size of government, but also devote more money to the most popular and expensive programs.Six in 10 U.S. adults say the government spends too much money. But majorities also favor more funding for infrastructure, health care and Social Security — the kind of commitments that would make efforts to shrink the government unworkable and politicall
  
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