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• Police: Homicide investigation underway in NE ABQ

  15-04-2023 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A homicide investigation has begun. Authorities reported the information Saturday.
  According to Albuquerque Police Department (APD), a dead person was found inside a vehicle at 3400 Comanche Road NE.
  Story continues below:Trial: Closing arguments slated in Alexis Avila abuse trialBusiness: Big plans ahead for growing community of Mesa Del SolWeird: Tony Hawk visits new Navajo Nation skate parkWeather: El Niño watch issued: Here's what that means
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• These cities are the allergy capitals of America, study says

  15-04-2023 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks the 100 largest cities when it comes to the worst seasonal allergies in the U.S.The study looks at how challenging it is for residents to manage seasonal pollen allergies. Researchers analyzed the cities' weed, grass and tree pollen scores, use of over-the-counter allergy medications and availability of immunologists and allergy specialists to determine their placement. New Mexico lake, closed for a d
  
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• 'Do not put your children in blue bathing suits' viral TikTok warns

  15-04-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With summer vacation around the corner many parents are swimsuit shopping for their little ones – but they should cross one color off the list, a viral TikTok video urges."This is why you do not put your children in blue bathing suits," mother Nikki Scarnati says while showing her daughter swimming in a backyard pool.Scarnati's daughter is wearing a light blue bathing suit that Scarnati says she bought on clearance just to make the video. Beneath the surface of the water,
  
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• Anheuser-Busch CEO releases statement amid Bud Light controversy

  15-04-2023 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - The CEO of Anheuser-Busch has responded to backlash and calls to boycott Bud Light over the brand's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
  CEO Brendan Whitworth said the company "never meant to be part of a discussion that divides people" in a lengthy statement published to Anheuser-Busch's social media accounts on Friday. ENMU teams up with alcoholic beverage providers"As the CEO of a company founded in America’s heartland more than 165 years ago, I am
  
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• Jackson Wink MMA Academy hosts its first fight night

  15-04-2023 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jackson Wink MMA Academy hosted its first ever fight night inside its main gym on Friday. In total, there were seven fights consisting of two grapplers, three amateurs and two professionals.
  The limited seating inside the gym was sold out and some of Jackson Winks top fighters and recent UFC winners, such as Holly Holm and Steve Garcia, were in attendance. Overall, it was a successful night as the gym was able to give its young fighters an opportunity to get
  
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• Why is Tax Day on April 18 this year? How did early spring become tax season, anyhow?

  15-04-2023 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) – Mid-April has arrived. And along with the spring sunshine, that means the often dreaded civic duty of finishing off one’s taxes.It’s an arduous time for many, characterized by navigating increasingly confusing rules to arrive at the best refund possible. For some, it means writing a check to the federal government. Not fun.On a brighter note, the tax deadline has been pushed back to April 18 this year, giving those leaving it to the last minute a
  
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• Volcano Vista sweeps rival Cibola in baseball, softball

  15-04-2023 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – District 1-5A and westside rivals Volcano Vista and Cibola met for the second time this season in baseball and softball on Friday. The Hawks won each of the first matchups, and completed the season sweep on the diamond on Friday.On the baseball field, the Cougars gave the Hawks a tough fought battle in game one, but Volcano came out on top 3-2. In the second go-around, Cibola held a lead multiple times, however the Hawks were able to consistently battle back
  
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• These airlines have lost, damaged the most luggage: data

  15-04-2023 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Traveling can be stressful — you have to plan the trip, catch the flight, and hope you don't find yourself in a bad bout of turbulence. Even after you arrive at your destination, you may face an unexpected, and unfortunate, obstacle: damaged or lost luggage.While frustrating, data shows it is a relatively rare event — of the roughly 115 million pieces of luggage put on a plane between November 2022 and January 2023, less than 1% was lost or damaged. Yet according to
  
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• Is the US in a space race against China?

  15-04-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Headlines proclaiming the rise of a new “space race” between the U.S. and China have become common in news coverage following many of the exciting launches in recent years. Experts have pointed to China’s rapid advancements in space as evidence of an emerging landscape where China is directly competing with the U.S. for supremacy.This idea of a space race between China and the U.S. sounds convincing given the broader narrative
  
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• What does RPM stand for?

  15-04-2023 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) -- The automotive world has a language all its own, including a wide array of acronyms representing a similarly wide array of technical features and characterizations. In the case of “RPM”, the letters stand for “revolutions per minute” and represent the number of times an engine’s crankshaft makes a full rotation every 60 seconds, typically presented in a vehicle’s tachometer within the gauge cluster.Because RPM measures engine speed, it plays a ke
  
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• The U.S. housing market explained in 5 charts

  15-04-2023 17:23 via krqe.com
  
  (Stacker) - The once white-hot housing market may finally be starting to cool, but it's not a buyers' market just yet.As mortgage rates and home prices remain high, potential homebuyers are deciding not to take the plunge, mostly due to a lack of affordability. But with the U.S. short about 6.5 million homes, according to one analysis, economists project that lack of supply will keep things mostly in sellers' favor until next year at least."Homebuyers should prepare for a buying environment
  
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• How much does a wedding cost in your state?

  15-04-2023 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Getting hitched this year?
  Wedding site The Knot recently released its 2022 Real Weddings Study to determine the average cost of a wedding in each U.S. state. The results show wedding expenses are adjusting back to pre-pandemic prices, as the average wedding now costs around $30,000. That's a $2,000 year-over-year increase, likely attributable to overall inflation, the Knot says. University of New Mexico offering new cannabis certificationThe most expensive wedding state for ye
  
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• Why more and more Americans are painting their lawns

  15-04-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - To paint or not to paint?That is the question that many homeowners are facing as their dreams for perfect turf are battered – whether it’s from inflation pushing pricier lawn care options out of reach, or droughts leading to water shortages.Increasingly, many are turning in the spreader for the paint can, opting, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal, for shades of green with names like “Fairway” and “Perennial Rye.”Wh
  
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• What causes motion sickness? Here's how to reconcile the mismatch in what your senses are telling your brain

  15-04-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - My first experience with motion sickness was as a college student, standing on the back of a marine research vessel looking at interesting things dredged from the seafloor off the California coast. It was a day trip, the weather was good and the sea was calm. I was unaware of the boat’s gentle pitching and rolling, instead concentrating on the mud and organisms on a table in front of me.Then, slowly I began to feel warm and to salivate. I felt exhausted, although I was
  
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• Officials want you to report and destroy this insect's eggs: What to know

  15-04-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WANE) — It's hard not to think the spotted lanternfly, marked with spots and a pair of red wings, is stunning. Despite its looks, the bug can pose a serious problem.
  Wildlife officials nationwide, including the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, are still keeping tabs on the spotted lanternfly, which was first detected in the U.S. in 2014. Native to China, the insect was first found in Pennsylvania and has since been reported in Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusett
  
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• Explosive thrown at Japan PM at campaign event; no one hurt

  15-04-2023 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  WAKAYAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed Saturday after someone threw an explosive device in his direction while he was campaigning at a fishing port in western Japan, officials said. Police wrestled a suspect to the ground as screaming bystanders scrambled to get away and smoke filled the air.Although no one was hurt, and Kishida continued campaigning Saturday, the chaotic scene was reminiscent of the assassination nine months ago of former Prime
  
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• Jupiter's moons hide giant subsurface oceans – two upcoming missions are sending spacecraft to see if these moons could support life

  15-04-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - On April 13, 2023, the European Space Agency is scheduled to launch a rocket carrying a spacecraft destined for Jupiter. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer – or JUICE – will spend at least three years on Jupiter’s moons after it arrives in 2031. In October 2024, NASA is also planning to launch a robotic spacecraft named Europa Clipper to the Jovian moons, highlighting an increased interest in these distant, but fascinating, places in the sol
  
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• Hangry bacteria in your gut microbiome are linked to chronic disease – feeding them what they need could lead to happier cells and a healthier body

  15-04-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S.Nearly half the population has prediabetes or diabetes. Over 40% are overweight or obese. One in nine people over the age of 65 has Alzheimer’s disease, the development of which researchers are exploring the potential role of diet. Poor diet is also linked to poor mental health, cardiovascular disease and cancer. It was responsible
  
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• Medical abortions are usually done with two drugs. States are prepping for a future with just one

  15-04-2023 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  As the question of mifepristone’s availability in the U.S. is fought out in federal courts, states and health care providers are looking to the only other abortion pill approved for use here and the impacts that relying on it would have on the reproductive landscape.In most cases of medical abortions, a drug called misoprostol is taken soon after mifepristone is administered. This two-drug regimen has become the standard throughout the U.S., and studies have found it to be highly safe and
  
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• Warmer weather returns by the end of the weekend

  15-04-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Cooler air will stick around for Saturday along with the wind for some. A warming trend begins Sunday that will continue into next week.
  A cold front has left all of New Mexico cooler Friday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving through the northern half of New Mexico, but very little rain is making it to the ground thanks to the dry air. Light rain has been measured in southern Colorado. Rain and mountain snow will taper off overnight with a chilly night on the way.Forecast Continues
  
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• University of New Mexico offering new cannabis certification

  15-04-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) is trying to prepare the next generation of cannabis professionals.
  "It's growing at a very rapid rate here in New Mexico and the business, the leadership, and the compliance skills are also very in high demand because of that growing industry," explained UNM Continuing Education Marketing Manager Laura Jimenez.The University of New Mexico is trying to give students interested in the cannabis industry an upper hand by
  
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• Video shows rescue in Gila wilderness; 1 didn't survive

  15-04-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A video has been released of a New Mexico State Police rescue mission in the Gila wilderness. It happened in late March.
  On March 27, State Police got a call about a group of rafters who had been thrown from their raft.Story continues below:Trial: Closing arguments slated in Alexis Avila abuse trialBusiness: Big plans ahead for growing community of Mesa Del SolWeird: Tony Hawk visits new Navajo Nation skate parkWeather: El Niño watch issued: Here's what
  
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• Quemado Ranger District reopens Baca slash pit

  15-04-2023 05:29 via krqe.com
  
  CATRON COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A slash pit has reopened. Authorities announced the news on Friday.According to the Quemado Ranger District, which is a part of the Gila National Forest, the Baca slash pit has reopened. It was closed due to burning debris in March. New Mexico lake, closed for a decade, inches towards reopening“The Baca community slash pit is used all year long in partnership with the Catron County Firewise program – a program that helps remove hazardous fuels and v
  
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• David's Bridal warns it could shut down, lay off more than 9,000

  15-04-2023 05:04 via krqe.com
  
  (KDVR) — Wedding retail chain David's Bridal said more than 9,000 layoffs are possible nationwide as it looks at a potential sale or shutdown of the company, according to a notice filed in multiple states.David's Bridal outlined details and uncertainties about what's ahead in a notice about the layoffs sent to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (among others) on Friday. A notice has also been filed in Pennsylvania.A partial wind down of the business or a sale of assets are oth
  
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• Santa Fe police: Man at large after disturbance call

  15-04-2023 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police are searching for a man. They alleged he got away during a domestic disturbance.Thursday afternoon, police identified Christian Daniels as the suspect in that altercation. When officers arrived, they thought Daniels had barricaded himself inside the home. Alexis Avila found guilty of child abuse, attempted murder of newborn babyThe SWAT team was called out, but when they eventually entered the home, Daniels was nowhere to be found.Anyone with in
  
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• KRQE Weather Academy: Puesta del Sol Elementary School

  15-04-2023 04:55 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Two of our meteorologists, Grant Tosterud and Zoe Mintz, were out at Puesta del Sol Elementary in Rio Rancho Friday. Wells Park expansion project gains steamStudents got to learn more about the seasons in New Mexico and how they affect the weather in the state. They also got to take home a compass, thermometer, and Weather Academy certificate after the lesson.Teachers, if you're interested in having our crew speak to your class, click here.
  
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• New Mexico authorities search for baby, mother

  15-04-2023 04:41 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities have issued a Missing Endangered Advisory for a baby. Officials are searching for his mom, too.
  The Valencia County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) and New Mexico State Police are looking for Vlad Slusser-Pinela, 1, and Kaylee Slusser, 21, of Los Lunas. Vlad is Kaylee's baby.They were last seen on April 13, 2023, around 11:30 p.m. at their residence on Santa Ana Drive. Now, officials suspect they might be heading to El Cajon, California.
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• Sports Desk: New Mexico United ready for home opener on Saturday

  15-04-2023 04:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a month of play, New Mexico United is finally set to host its home opener on Saturday. The black and yellow will face San Diego."I am extremely excited, you know we say it every year, every day, its the best fan base in the league," said Kalen Ryden. "We have a bit of a chip on our shoulder this year, because we under performed at home last year and that's something that we hope to right that wrong this year and it starts tomorrow with a massive 3-poin
  
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• Wells Park expansion project gains steam

  15-04-2023 04:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque’s Parks and Recreation Department explained that momentum is picking up on its Wells Park expansion project. They said they might hold a ground-breaking ceremony in the summer, but it's still up in the air.“We are trying to do big things for our community, make big positive changes, and large park projects like this are very popular, but investing like this in our community and parks and open spaces is one of the smartest
  
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• Old Nob Hill motel reborn with some 'pizazz'

  15-04-2023 03:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The old University Lodge in Nob Hill received an upgrade with pizazz or "Zazz", to be more precise. Dr. Sharmin Dharas, the owner of Hotel Zazz, is responsible for the facelift to the property late last year. For her, it's more than a business venture: it's a passion project."Growing up here, literally my living room was right behind me," said Dharas, "I understood the value of this property and we wanted to really showcase it." New Mexico company illum
  
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• Albuquerque Heritage Farm closed for renovations

  15-04-2023 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Heritage Farm at the Botanic Gardens is now closed as crews work on renovations. The projected price of those updates is in the millions.Plans include adding and expanding the animal barns upgrading the fields and improving walking paths and parking lot. Building unveiled at Kirtland Air Force Base’s Max Q area“Food and farming are deeply rooted in New Mexico’s culture, and the Heritage Farm shares that special histo
  
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• More campsite, fishing access closures along Highway 4 as flooding threat continues

  15-04-2023 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  SAN YSIDRO, N.M. (KRQE) — Floodwaters from the Jemez River continue to saturate the Highway 4 corridor. As warmer temperatures are melting the snowpack, everyone's bracing for more.
  "It's a force of nature. It's definitely the finger of God, if you want to call it, just kind of doing its thing here. It's beautiful to behold but definitely ominous and something you want to respect for sure," said Del Puckett, a resident of San Ysidro.New Mexico lake, closed for a decade, inches towards reop
  
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• NM Film Office celebrates tax credits despite weariness from some politicians

  15-04-2023 01:58 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the most talked-about industries in the state is the growing filmmaking industry. Around New Mexico, various projects are underway pushing the state to the next Hollywood. However, much-debated economic incentives lay at the heart of the industry.Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has long championed the film industry and the benefits it can bring, such as job opportunities. To boost the industry, New Mexico's lawmakers have offered tax credits to film
  
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• Video released: Farmington police shoot, kill man after address mix-up

  15-04-2023 01:32 via krqe.com
  
  **Warning: Discretion is advised for the video of the shooting.**FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – New video shows what happened when Farmington police showed up at the wrong home and killed the homeowner. The Farmington police chief is also speaking about the incident.According to New Mexico State Police, Farmington PD responded to a domestic violence call around 11:30 p.m. on April 5. They were supposed to be responding to 5308 Valley View Avenue but instead, showed up at 5305 Valley View A
  
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• Cool to start the weekend, but warmer weather is on the way

  15-04-2023 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  Cooler air will stick around for Saturday along with the wind for some. A warming trend begins Sunday that will continue into next week.
  A cold front has left all of New Mexico cooler Friday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving through the northern half of New Mexico, but very little rain is making it to the ground thanks to the dry air. Light rain has been measured in southern Colorado. Rain and mountain snow will taper off through the overnight with a chilly night on the way.
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• A look inside CNM's new beverage facility

  15-04-2023 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A training facility on Central New Mexico Community College's campus is preparing students for the states growing beer, wine, and spirits industry.“It's completely hands-on. We are using the same equipment that you will find in any professional brewery,” Beverage Production and Management Program Lead Instructor Antonio Fernandez said. Fernandez mentioned the department's excitement about their newly renovated facility on CNM’s main campus.
  
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• Abuse allegations, similar issues discovered in New Mexico healthcare system

  15-04-2023 00:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ongoing effort to conduct in-person checks on more than 6,000 individuals involved in New Mexico's Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver programs has revealed dozens of allegations of abuse.As of Friday, April 14, the New Mexico Department of Health said officials have identified 100 sites with "possible concerns." Of those, there were allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation at 55 sites. The others have issues such as needing home repairs. $500
  
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• New Mexico lake, closed for a decade, inches towards reopening

  15-04-2023 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A lake near Ruidoso has been closed for more than 10 years due to a wildfire. Now, it is getting closer to once again welcoming visitors.Bonito Lake near Ruidoso has been closed since 2012 when it was nearly destroyed in the Little Bear Fire. The lake is owned by the City of Alamogordo, which uses it as a city water source. A few years ago, city commissioners approved a contract with Smithco Construction to complete the restoration project for more t
  
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