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• La Vina celebrates rich wine-making history along Rio Grande

  29-04-2023 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  LA UNION, New Mexico (KTSM) – La Vina Winery, about a mile outside of La Union along scenic New MexicoHighway 28, is the oldest licensed winery in the state of New Mexico, going back to 1977.That nearly half century history, however, barely touches on the rich winemaking tradition of the region, said La Vina owner Ken Stark who bought the winery 30 years ago.Wine has been made in the Rio Grande Valley for 400 years, ever since the Spanish arrived, making this region the oldest winemaking a
  
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• Home invasion suspects hold 5-year-old at gunpoint: NYPD

  29-04-2023 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – A family in the Bronx is shaken up after several men forced their way into their apartment and held a 5-year-old at gunpoint, police said on Saturday.The harrowing home invasion happened around 8 a.m. on Wednesday near Gates Place and West Gun Hill Road. The NYPD released a surveillance video of the suspects, who they said waited outside the 30-year-old mother’s door until it was eventually opened.  5 killed in ‘execution style’ mass shootin
  
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• Nearly three-quarters of millennials are living paycheck to paycheck: report

  29-04-2023 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Almost three-quarters of millennials are living paycheck to paycheck, a percentage notably higher than other generations, according to a new report. PYMNTS, which reports on financial news and data, and the financial services company LendingClub, collaborated to release a report titled “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report,” to learn consumers’ financial situations, broken down into the different generations. The survey found 60.1% of
  
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• Death of a person in custody prompts investigation

  29-04-2023 21:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local police are investigating a mysterious death. It happened early Saturday.A little after midnight, police said a person was behaving unusually while they were responding to a service call, so they transported them to the hospital. 11 New Mexico restaurants make Yelp’s 2023 ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in the Southwest’The person reportedly died while receiving treatment at the hospital.The death is now being investigated by the Multi-Agency T
  
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• Real or fake? This tick bite could lead to food allergies

  29-04-2023 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  (WKRN/NEXSTAR) — Have you had any strange reactions to food products (like red meat or milk) recently? You may have developed new allergies to a certain type of sugar — and a creature called the lone star tick may be to blame.The potentially life-threatening allergic reaction is called alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says AGS can be triggered by a bite from a lone star tick, which are present in most areas of the U.S., though are l
  
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• In debt from your kid's education? There are options

  29-04-2023 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - In January, the Department of Education unveiled details of a repayment plan overhaul that could halve monthly payments for many federal student loan borrowers. But one group, the 3.7 million parents who owe parent PLUS loans, won’t benefit. Policymakers have long excluded parent PLUS loans from most relief, though the program looks much different today than it did during its 1980 debut.While parent PLUS loans were initially intended as a tool for well-off families, says Rob
  
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• 25 oldest colleges in America

  29-04-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Education has always been a cornerstone of the American experience. Founding Father Benjamin Franklin stressed the importance of having a place to teach America's youth in 1749. Franklin famously said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."Even before then, the colonists knew education was the key to furthering the developing nation—the first institution of higher education opened its doors on American soil in the 1600s. Many North American colonies began the
  
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• Crowds, high prices, and the 'White Lotus' effect: Worst places to travel this summer

  29-04-2023 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Summer vacation is supposed to be about rest and relaxation. But in reality, it sometimes ends up being about overpriced tourist traps, crowded streets or delayed flights.
  How can you avoid that fate? We asked Clint Henderson, frequent traveler and managing editor at The Points Guy, for some guidance.
  First off, make sure you pick the right location to jet off to. If you're looking for peace and tranquility, there are some destinations you may want to avoid in 2023.Do laun
  
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• How to keep hummingbird feeders clear of unwanted visitors

  29-04-2023 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- With the beautiful weather arriving, hummingbirds are starting to appear in greater numbers. Some people have even set hummingbird feeders out in their yards to attract the birds.
  But with any hummingbird feeders, there is a chance of insects that are attracted to the sweet sugary nectar as well. How can you keep bees and other unwanted creatures away?From Madrid to Hollywood: Hats made by New Mexico man seen on screenChoose the Right FeederAccording to homemaking.com, if you
  
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• Cognitive flexibility is essential to navigating a changing world – new research in mice shows how your brain learns new rules

  29-04-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Being flexible and learning to adapt when the world changes is something you practice every day. Whether you run into a new construction site and have to reroute your commute or download a new streaming app and have to relearn how to find your favorite show, changing familiar behaviors in response to new situations is an essential skill.To make these adaptations, your brain changes its activity patterns within a structure called the prefrontal cortex – an are
  
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• Cold start to the day, warming rapidly this afternoon

  29-04-2023 16:05 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are well below average waking up this Saturday morning. Clear skies and calmer winds allowed our nighttime lows to cool off quickly last night after the cold front. Several cities are below freezing across northern NM with lows in the lower 20s.Temps will warm up very quickly by lunchtime with highs in the middle to upper 70s over central New Mexico. We'll be near 80° in Socorro and Roswell today with plenty of sunshine. Enjoy the return of spring weather with some outdoor picni
  
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• Senior man charged with killing 81-year-old roommate at Rhode Island nursing home: 'He tried to kill me first'

  29-04-2023 15:47 via krqe.com
  
  WARREN R.I. (WPRI) — A 76-year-old nursing home patient has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 81-year-old roommate.Police were called to Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warren, Rhode Island, just after 10 p.m. Thursday for the "sudden death" of a male patient. EVs still cost much more than gas cars to insure—even hybridsThe staff told police that a nurse had gone to check on the two men when the suspect, identified as Robert Hill, barred her fro
  
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• A tweak to the University of Nebraska's logo shows how the once benign 'OK' sign has entered a 'purgatory of meaning'

  29-04-2023 15:31 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) – On April 17, 2023, the Nebraska Cornhuskers unveiled the latest version of their beloved mascot, Herbie Husker.Herbie’s left hand no longer forms the “OK” symbol. Instead, an index finger is raised to indicate that the team is No. 1.The change was made, University of Nebraska officials explained, because the universal symbol of approbation – curling the index finger to touch the thumb, forming an “O” –
  
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• The most popular used cars in New Mexico

  29-04-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - After supply chain issues pushed used car prices up drastically in 2021 and 2022, they have finally begun to dip. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index—the most common measure for inflation—the price of used cars and trucks dropped a national average of 13.6% from February 2022 to February 2023.Stacker used data from iSeeCars.com to identify the five most popular used cars sold in New Mexico in 2022. Cars are ranked by market
  
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• Willie Nelson at 90: Country music’s elder statesman still on the road again

  29-04-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Willie Nelson’s unofficial theme song, “On the Road Again,” remains accurate as he turns 90 on April 29, 2023. The country music legend is on tour, with dates scheduled into October 2023.Assessing Nelson’s legacy is challenging because there are so many Willies to assess. There is historical Willie Nelson, child of the Depression. There is iconic Willie Nelson, near embodiment of Texas myth. There is outlaw Willie Nelson, revolutionizing the coun
  
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• Social media scatters your brain, and then you buy stuff you don't need

  29-04-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Social media can be mentally draining. And when mentally drained, you are more likely to be influenced by a high number of likes on posts – even to the point of clicking on ads for products you don’t need or want – according to our recent experiments on how social media affects behavior.As a professor of advertising, I have studied social media behavior for years. In late 2022, my colleague Eric Haley and I conducted three online studies
  
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• Best places to live for starting a family

  29-04-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The oldest millennials are now in their 40s, meaning they've reached their peak homebuying years. Millennials accounted for 28% of homebuyers in the U.S. in 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors. Among younger millennials, those ages 24 to 32, who bought homes in 2022, 7 in 10 were first-time buyers; less than half of older millennials (46%), those ages 33 to 42, were first-time buyers.While fewer people in this generation are having children compared to p
  
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• Loved ones rally to honor 10-year-old Albuquerque girl killed in crash

  29-04-2023 06:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –10-year-old Penny Pizarro was on her way to school when police say a driver in a stolen state-owned SUV crashed into her dad's car. Penny later died from her injuries.LANL researchers test drones in the Arctic for potential Mars researchFriday, her school came together to honor her. "Just her presence, it was bright...she was literally a disco ball if you will," says Desiree Vargas, Penny’s teacher and librarian. The students and staff at
  
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• Warmest weather so far this year on the way

  29-04-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather quickly returns this weekend. It will be a cold start to Saturday morning, but high temperatures climb back above average by the afternoon. Sunday will be the warmest day we've seen so far this year.
  It was a blast back to winter for parts of New Mexico Friday morning as a strong cold front surged south through the state. All of the moisture behind the front has ended tonight, and colder air is moving in.
  A warming trend will begin though by Saturday afternoon with highs climbing
  
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• Man connected to Albuquerque murder sentenced to 15 years

  29-04-2023 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Esteban Paiz, the man who dumped a body in a busy northwest Albuquerque roadway, will spend the next 15 years in prison after taking a plea deal. It happened in 2021 along Western Trail near Unser. Police say a witness told them she saw the then 22-year-old Paiz stop at a median, pull something from his car, and drive off. That's when she noticed a body in the road that was later identified as Emilio de Baca. Albuquerque man pleads no contest to 2022 murder
  
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• Former SDSU and Manzano High star Jordan Byrd is in Van Tate's Sports Office

  29-04-2023 05:17 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jordan Byrd is ready for his moment. The former San Diego State running back and kick returner is hoping to get an opportunity in the NFL. He hopes to hear his name called during the NFL Draft.
  Byrd made his mark on athletics with his speed, starring as a national 100 and 200 meters champion as a teenager and leading the Manzano Monarchs to its only state championship in football in 2017. Byrd played quarterback then and led the team to a perfect 13-0 season
  
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• Reported t-bone crash shuts down frontage road near I-25 and Tramway

  29-04-2023 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies have responded to a crash near the southbound off-ramp of I-25 and Tramway in Albuquerque. Details are limited but it was reported to officials as a t-bone crash on the frontage road. Detectives find gun reportedly brought to campus by middle schoolerAll lanes of the southbound frontage road near Tramway are closed.
  
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• Albuquerque kickboxer won't let parasite stop his dream

  29-04-2023 04:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the last six months, professional kickboxer Nasir "Nas" Williams has been training at the renowned Jackson Wink MMA Academy as he pursues his dream of becoming a champion. Fighting means a lot to Williams, as he is also battling something outside of the ring.While serving time in the military Williams had a life-altering moment in Korea. He was eating at a local restaurant where he picked up a parasite that attacks his health."The particular parasite inf
  
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• From Madrid to Hollywood: Hats made by New Mexico man seen on screen

  29-04-2023 03:57 via krqe.com
  
  MADRID, N.M. (KRQE) – "I use 1975 or older hat bodies which are getting harder and harder to find." Charlie Overbey spends his days making one-of-a-kind hats at his shop in Madrid. Each one with a different story behind it. "Doing it by hand, the way that I do it, with no block and no tools, it takes about five to six days a piece."Disney feature to begin filming, employing over 500 New MexicansBut it's who he creates those hats for that also makes them special. "I have done a lot of
  
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• Sports Desk: Keyshawn Banks hoping to hear his name called on Saturday

  29-04-2023 03:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The NFL Draft is taking place this weekend and a few players with ties to New Mexico are hoping to hear their name called. Former Rio Rancho star and San Diego State Aztec Keshawn Banks has drawn some interest and is looking forward to a potential phone call on Saturday."I have talked to a good amount of teams, double-digit amount of teams, and there is definitely some teams and organizations that are interested," said Banks. "If I do get picked I think it w
  
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• ENMU says it is reviewing sexual assault allegations in lawsuit

  29-04-2023 02:54 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University said it is taking a second look at the sexual assault allegations against a former women's basketball coach. Three former players filed the lawsuit claiming then Coach Mehgan De Los Reyes forced them to receive physical therapy from her husband Glen but he assaulted them instead. The suit claims the coach then told the athletes to lie about receiving treatment.ENMU told KRQE News 13 Thursday that it launched an investigation i
  
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• Animal Humane New Mexico helps feral cats find their place in the world

  29-04-2023 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – One animal adoption non-profit in New Mexico wants to help people get rid of mice and other small creatures from their homes. They say they have a natural pest control; working cats.“This gives them a good option for alternative placement,” said Cat Program Manager for Animal Humane New Mexico, Adrianne Lommasson.According to the non-profit, some cats are not a traditional adoption. Many feline friends who come through their doors are considered fe
  
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• Man accused of exposing himself at Coronado Mall to be held until trial

  29-04-2023 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who allegedly exposed himself to families, including a ten-year-old girl at an Albuquerque mall this week, will remain behind bars until trial.Larry Kindness was arrested earlier this week. According to prosecutors, the 60-year-old has been exposing himself to the public for decades.“If you consider all of the circumstances, in which there are at least 3 families according to this criminal complaint in which he did it to…I think there
  
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• Warmer weather quickly returns this weekend

  29-04-2023 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather quickly returns this weekend. It will be a cold start to Saturday morning, but high temperatures climb back above average by the afternoon.It was a blast back to winter for parts of New Mexico Friday morning as a strong cold front surged south through the state. All of the moisture behind the front is coming to and end, but colder air is moving in. With that, winds are still gusting over 30 mph in parts of the state. Winds will die down overnight, but it will be a cold start to th
  
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• Albuquerque city councilors propose amendment that would shift mayor's powers

  29-04-2023 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pair of Albuquerque city councilors are trying to restructure the way the government runs. The amendment would shift the mayor's power and create a council-manager hired by the city council.  Bernalillo County hopes to crack down on catalytic converter theftAlbuquerque city councilors Renée Grout and Louie Sanchez are proposing the amendment. “Under the council-manager system, the mayor is included on the council and part of all policy decisio
  
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• Border Patrol concerned about American youths driving migrants for cartels

  29-04-2023 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – El Paso remains the epicenter of irregular migration into the United States, with as many or more individuals trying to evade apprehension than those turning themselves in to seek asylum.That means smugglers are recruiting U.S. residents willing to drive migrants who make it over the border wall to stash houses and pick up points for transportation to the country’s interior. Those approached often are teenagers tempted with easy money and given advice
  
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