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• Mother’s Day inspo: This foot massager has 20,000 five-star ratings on Amazon

  30-04-2023 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsTREAT MOM TO FOOT MASSAGES ON DEMAND WITH ONE OF THESE POPULAR MASSAGERSIN THIS ARTICLE:RENPHO Foot Massager MachineMIKO Shiatsu Foot MassagerNekteck Foot Massager with HeatFinding the perfect Mother’s Day gift is always challenging. Many mothers don’t even want much of a fuss made, preferring time for a nap or a day off from household chores to fancy presents.That’s why the RENPHO Foot Massa
  
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• Some US states could see northern lights again Sunday: Here's where

  30-04-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - A handful of states may again have the chance to see the northern lights, just a week after strong solar activity brought the auroras as far south as Alabama.Last week, a coronal mass ejection and a minor solar flare sparked a geomagnetic storm watch and northern lights “visible as far south as Alabama and northern California,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.Coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, are explosions of plasma and magnetic material from the
  
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• Virginia doctor accused of massive illegal oxycodone scheme

  30-04-2023 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (WRIC) -- A Virginia doctor was indicted on 21 counts of illegally distributing oxycodone as part of a conspiracy with her office manager that lasted a decade.In an extensive indictment, prosecutors laid out allegations that Dr. Kirsten Van Steenberg Ball, 68, was the source of opioids that flooded Northern Virginia, allegedly conspiring with her office manager, Candie Calix, to distribute them to addicts.Calix, 40, was herself sentenced to seven years in prison in September 2022
  
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• Best gifts for the graduate with travel plans

  30-04-2023 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsWHAT ARE THE BEST GRADUATION GIFTS FOR TRAVEL LOVERS?IN THIS ARTICLEAmazon Basics Portable Luggage Weight ScaleApple AirtagCeptics World Travel Adapter KitWith high school and college graduations quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gift. Gift-giving is notorious for being difficult or complicated. However, if the recipient can talk about nothing other than embarking on their nex
  
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• Health officials warn irritating symptom may be returning with latest COVID strain

  30-04-2023 21:48 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - A new coronavirus subvariant is starting to spread in the U.S. and, according to health experts, it could be causing an annoying symptom to return.
  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 10% of all COVID cases reported last week were determined to be from the omicron-related XBB.1.16 subvariant, being referred to by some as Arcturus. Virginia doctor accused of massive illegal oxycodone schemeAfter first being reported in January, the World Health Organizati
  
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• Albuquerque man with extensive history of indecent exposure denied release

  30-04-2023 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man was arrested for exposing himself to shoppers at an Albuquerque mall. According to prosecutors, it wasn't his first time doing something like this. Court documents stated Larry Kindness, 60, has a history of criminal offenses. "In fact, it's aggravated indecent exposure, but as you can see this is a criminal history that has several of these charges," said State Attorney Genia Gonzales. During Larry Kindness' detention hearing this week, pros
  
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• More than 200 people died in national parks last year: These were the deadliest

  30-04-2023 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Every year, America's national parks welcome millions of visitors. That includes the near-record 311 million guests served last year alone.
  Unfortunately, some of those visitors never left the parks.
  Newly released data collected by the Public Risk Management Program from the National Park Service system shows that between 2014 and early April 2023, over 2,600 visitors died in national parks. Of those 204 died in 2022 alone.
  Though it wasn't the deadliest year in that nine-year
  
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• I-40 lanes reopen after fatal crash early Sunday morning

  30-04-2023 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of I-40 have been reopened after a crash. It happened Sunday morning.Around 2:55 a.m., Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office said the westbound lanes of I-40 were shut down near the 182 exit.Story continues below:Crime: Rio Rancho man charged, accused of having pipe bombs in homeNew Mexico: Kentucky Derby contender Wild On Ice euthanized after tragic injuryEntertainment: Disney feature to begin filming, employing over 500 New MexicansAlbuqu
  
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• How to get out of a payday loan nightmare

  30-04-2023 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - When Minnesota resident Sherry Shannon was short on cash after her car broke down in 2013, she turned to a storefront payday lender for a $140 loan. She remembers the process as quick and easy — she signed on the dotted line, got the cash and was out the door within minutes.But when it came time to repay, the combination of her monthly bills, plus the triple-digit interest rate on her payday loan, meant she was short on cash again, so she took out another loan.As the amount
  
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• What's behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds?

  30-04-2023 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) - Shortages of drugs like Adderall are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. For patients, that can mean treatment delays, medication switches and other hassles filling a prescription.In recent months, unexpected demand spikes, manufacturing problems and tight ingredient supplies have contributed to shortages that stress patients, parents and doctors. For some drugs, such as stimulants that treat ADHD, several factors fueled a shortage and make it ha
  
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• 'Not going to be 80': Michael J. Fox says Parkinson's disease is getting tougher

  30-04-2023 18:04 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — Actor Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 29 years old. The incurable brain disorder has caused him tremors, stiffness and sometimes trouble walking and talking.
  A new documentary called "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie" is coming out on Apple TV+ next month detailing his struggles and triumphs over the past decades.11 New Mexico restaurants make Yelp’s 2023 ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in the Southwest’The "Back to the Future" and "Family Ti
  
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• The 50 places where homes are selling the fastest

  30-04-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The pace at which homes sell in the U.S. tends to ebb and flow over the calendar year, with homes selling the fastest in the summer months and slowest in the winter. But this spring selling season, things are more muted as high home prices and mortgage interest rates spook potential buyers. In March, the median number of days a home spent on the market was 43, more than three weeks longer compared to the year before.At a local level, a property that sits on the market for longer than
  
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• Can rainbows form in a circle? Fun facts on the physics of rainbows

  30-04-2023 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - The legend goes that there is a pot of gold hidden at the end of every rainbow. But is there really an “end” to a rainbow, and can we ever get to it?Most us go through life seeing rainbows only as arches of color in the sky, but that’s only half of what is really a circle of color. Lobo football player drafted by the SeahawksNormally, when you look at a rainbow, the Earth’s horizon in front of you hides the bottom half of the circle. But if you are st
  
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• Top highlights from White House correspondents' dinner

  30-04-2023 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The White House Correspondents Association’s Dinner on Saturday evening, headlined by President Biden and hosted by comedian Roy Wood, Jr., provided comedic relief from some of Washington’s most pressing and intense issues.At times serious, and at other times lighthearted and self-deprecating, the remarks from Biden and Wood and the gathered room of national political press made for some noteworthy quips and interactions. Here are the highlights of the dinner.
  
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• Prescription drugs' fine print is important – a toxicologist explains how to decode package inserts to take medications safely and increase their effectiveness

  30-04-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - Many adults take prescription drugs, and usage rates are continually increasing. With approximately 1.3 million emergency department visits in the U.S. caused by adverse drug events each year, patient education is becoming increasingly important.All prescription drugs come with instructions on how to safely and effectively use them. Depending on the medication, there may be several types of information included: the patient package insert, medic
  
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• Willie Nelson's birthday was yesterday, but it's also today. Here's why

  30-04-2023 16:05 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you missed Willie Nelson’s birthday yesterday, don’t sweat it. He’s got another one today.Nelson, one of the most revered and prolific artists in country music, is currently celebrating his 90th birthday with an all-star concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, where he’s sharing the bill with artists such as George Strait, Roseanne Cash, Chris Stapleton, The Chicks and Sheryl Crow, among dozens of other acts. PHOTOS: Willie Nelson throu
  
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• Warm and sunny start to Sunday

  30-04-2023 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  Good Sunday morning, everyone! We're enjoying much milder temperatures and clear skies to start our day. We're generally a solid 5-10° warmer than Saturday morning, and that's a good indication of where we'll be later this afternoon.
  High temperatures will rise into the lower 90s for southern NM, middle 80s in central, and upper 70s to around 80° north. This will be the hottest day so far this year, perfect for some outdoor barbeques. We'll have sunny skies to start, but some afternoon c
  
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• 'Zero leads': Reward offered in search for Texas mass shooting suspect

  30-04-2023 15:35 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — A widening manhunt for a Texas gunman who killed five neighbors continued turning up nothing Sunday as officers knocked on doors, the governor put up $50,000 in reward money and the FBI acknowledged they had “zero leads” after nearly two days of searching.“What we need from the public is any type of information, because right now we’re just we’re running into dead ends,” James Smith, the FBI's special agent in charge, said during
  
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• Texas mass shooting suspect could be anywhere, sheriff says

  30-04-2023 15:35 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — The search for a Texas man who allegedly shot his neighbors after they asked him to stop firing off rounds in his yard stretched into a second day Sunday, with authorities saying the man could be anywhere by now.Francisco Oropeza, 38, fled after the shooting Friday night that left five people dead, including an 8-year-old boy. San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers said Saturday evening that authorities had widened the search to as far as 20 miles (32 kilometers) fr
  
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• Reward offered in search for Texas mass shooting suspect

  30-04-2023 15:35 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND, Texas (AP) — Law enforcement officers said Sunday they've been unable to find a gunman who fled after killing five people in a rural Texas town, offering $80,000 in total reward money in hopes of motivating someone to come forward with information about the suspect's whereabouts.“We do not know where he is,” said James Smith, the FBI's special agent in charge. Police were going door to door looking for the suspect.The suspect, Francisco Oropesa, 38, was considered ar
  
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• Facebook agrees to pay $725M settlement: What's the deadline to file a claim?

  30-04-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – If you haven't submitted your claim for a piece of the $725 million Facebook has agreed to pay in a class action privacy lawsuit, you still have time.
  Facebook users have just about four months until the claim deadline on Aug. 25, 2023, to submit an application online or by mail.
  To be more specific, not all Facebook users are eligible – but more than 100 million are. Basically, anyone who was a Facebook user in the U.S. between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022. (Doub
  
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• 20 celebrity chefs' signature dishes

  30-04-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Feeling hungry? Learn about the signature dishes famous chefs have become known for—ones that made our mouths water, built travel itineraries around for a taste, and even dared to make at home to impress our loved ones.Stacker compiled a list of 20 celebrated chefs from around the world—Michelin star recipients, James Beard Award winners, bestselling cookbook authors, and hosts of your favorite hit TV shows—and the dishes that helped put them on the culinary ma
  
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• States with the worst droughts

  30-04-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Between 2000 and 2021, the Western U.S. experienced a megadrought that shattered the record for the driest 22-year span in the area since 800 C.E. Nearly 20% of the drought conditions can be attributed to human-caused climate change, according to a study published in Nature Climate Change.Droughts and megadroughts—periods of drought that last several years or decades—have occurred throughout history on every continent aside from Antarctica. In the past, droughts were most
  
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• US - South Korea nuclear weapons deal – what you need to know

  30-04-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) - The United States and South Korea have unveiled an agreement under which leaders in Seoul will be handed an enhanced role in planning any nuclear response to a strike in the region by North Korea.Announced at a state visit to Washington by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on April 26, 2023, the so-called “Washington Declaration” will see U.S. deployments of “strategic assets” around the Korean Peninsula, including an upcoming v
  
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• Cody East looks to play finisher at PFC 28

  30-04-2023 07:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Cody "The Freight Train" East will headline Saturday's PFC 28 fight card at Revel Entertainment. East is fighting for the PFC Heavyweight title, even while he is looking to make a shift to the light heavyweight division.
  "I was going to fight for the 205 pound title and that guy signed with the UFC. So, now I am fighting for the heavyweight title, but I am only 218LBS. So, I am in great shape", said Cody East.
  East says he lost 90 pounds this past year and i
  
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• UNM baseball hits 7 HRs in 17-7 victory on Saturday

  30-04-2023 07:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Baseball's Justin Olson hit a career-high of three home runs and eight RBIs in a 17-7 victory over Fresno State on Saturday afternoon. With this victory the Lobos secured a Mountain West series victory over the Bulldogs.UNM hit a season-high of seven home runs, which is the fourth-highest total in program history.Olson lead the charge with a three-run home run, a grand slam, and a solo shot. The Lobos will now go for their first conference series sweep o
  
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• New Mexico United has 'best performance of the year'

  30-04-2023 07:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time this season, New Mexico United has won back-to-back. The black and yellow took down Orange County 3-1 on Saturday following Wednesday's win over Phoenix.First year player Josh Dolling was heavily involved in Saturday's victory, as he assisted in each goal for the black and yellow. The first two came off the foot of fellow newcomer Greg Hurst, while the last came from former Cibola Cougar, Sergio Rivas. Dolling's three assist performance is
  
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• Former Rio Rancho defensive lineman to sign with Green Bay Packers

  30-04-2023 06:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Rio Rancho Ram is heading to Title Town. Keshawn Banks, a member of the 2016 state championship team, did not hear his name called during the NFL draft, but shortly after agreed to join the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. Former Manzano High standout to join the Steelers"I want to go to a place where I am wanted and that I can grow and develop as a player, and somebody that is willing to just take a chance on me and help me become the
  
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• New Mexicans gather to hold ranch-style sale

  30-04-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –New Mexico has deep roots in ranching history that many can forget is there. One community is celebrating it and coming together with a unique type of sale.A tight-knit community is nestled 20 miles south of our state capital near Bonanza Creek.There, you'll find ranchers and a small feeling of what life is like in the rural parts of our state. On Saturday, this community came together in a unique "Big Ranch Barn Sale."“It's a neat place for everybo
  
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• New Mexico neighborhood searches for beloved peacock that disappeared

  30-04-2023 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A unique neighborhood pet went missing this week, and the area hopes someone will know where he is to help bring him home.According to Ray Santillanes and his wife Eileen, their 20-year-old peacock named Bob is missing. They mentioned although Bob wanders off to visit other families, he always comes home before dark for dinner. Disney feature to begin filming, employing over 500 New Mexicans“It's just, I can't stop looking for him. I want him home," said
  
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• ABQ motorcycle crash seriously injures 1

  30-04-2023 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Traffic was shut down Saturday afternoon at Juan Tabo and Lomas after a crash.Albuquerque police said a single vehicle and motorcycle were involved. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.Story continues below:Crime: Rio Rancho man charged, accused of having pipe bombs in homeNew Mexico: Kentucky Derby contender Wild On Ice euthanized after tragic injuryEntertainment: Disney feature to begin filming, employing over 500 New MexicansAlbuque
  
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• Dust to dust? New Mexicans fight to save old adobe churches

  30-04-2023 03:48 via krqe.com
  
  CORDOVA, New Mexico (AP) — Ever since missionaries started building churches out of mud 400 years ago in what was the isolated frontier of the Spanish empire, tiny mountain communities like Cordova relied on their own resources to keep the faith going.Thousands of miles from religious and lay seats of power, everything from priests to sculptors to paint pigments was hard to come by. Villagers instituted lay church caretakers called “mayordomos,” and filled chapels with elaborat
  
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• New Mexico governor wants bill to address hazing allegations

  30-04-2023 03:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's governor wants legislators to help her enact a new anti-hazing law in the aftermath of allegations by New Mexico State University basketball players that they were sexually assaulted by teammates and that coaches and staff failed to respond.Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Friday in a statement that she is appalled by the allegations of hazing and abuse and that New Mexico needs specific new legislation as a deterrent. Attorney General’s
  
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• 'Adopt an Artist Companion' event promotes New Mexico shelter animals

  30-04-2023 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- The New Mexico Animal Welfare Department teamed up with local artists for Adopt an Artist Companion event.The event is an opportunity for the community to adopt an animal for free as well as getting a free microchip, vaccinations, and spay and neutering. To help show off the animals, local artists created art inspired by them. From gun to shovel: Local students use former weapons to plant trees"We are trying to raise awareness for the talents that our pets
  
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• Spring into Summer event visits Tiguex Park

  30-04-2023 03:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's annual Spring into Summer event has returned. The event celebrates the spring weather and helps families gear up for summer. Who has the best cinnamon roll in New Mexico?At the gathering, people were able to enjoy music, food trucks, and learn more information about the City of Albuquerque's summer youth programs.Richard Gonzales, who is the Center supervisor, said the summer programs are for all ages and very affordable. He al
  
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• Books on the Bosque celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

  30-04-2023 02:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day. A local store called Books on the Bosque celebrated it with a special event."It's an annual celebration to support all the independent bookstores across the country, and we are here to take part of that, and Books on the Bosque is Albuquerque's newest independent bookstore,” said owner Deborah Condit. Where can you get the best breakfast burrito in New Mexico?During the event, the store celebrated local autho
  
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• From gun to shovel: Local students use former weapons to plant trees

  30-04-2023 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A gardening event took place Saturday. Students at Robert F Kennedy had the opportunity to use special gardening tools.
  During the event, students used shovels made from dismantled guns.The occasion honored lives lost to gun violence in New Mexico, and it also helps students get involved in the community Who has the best cinnamon roll in New Mexico?"It's giving our students an experience. Something for them to look forward to, to give back to their comm
  
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• Former Manzano High standout to join the Steelers

  30-04-2023 02:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Pittsburgh Steelers will now have two players from Albuquerque. Former Manzano High standout quarterback Jordan Byrd was offered a contract with the team following the NFL Draft.While Byrd did not receive a phone call that he was being drafted, the Steelers called him in the 7th round to inform him they would be offering him an undrafted free agent contract. When the draft concluded, Byrd then informed those in attendance at his draft party that he
  
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• Lobo football player drafted by the Seahawks

  30-04-2023 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time since 2018, a UNM football player was selected in the NFL Draft. Safety Jerrick Reed II is the latest Lobo to turn pro.Reed was drafted in the 6th round (198 overall) by the Seattle Seahawks. He is the first Lobo drafted by Seattle since Steve Myer in 1976 and highest drafted Lobo since 2009.
  "Just enjoying the moment, thankful for the moment, blessed to be in this situation, but we still got work to do," said Reed. "Now I have another goa
  
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• Warm evening ahead

  30-04-2023 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  We have some gorgeous weather this afternoon all across our state! Warm, pleasant temperatures with sunny skies begin our weekend warmup after a chilly start. High temps climbed 35-45° from early this morning. This puts our temperatures in the middle 70s for the ABQ metro and into the 80s south. Even the northeast plains warmed considerably from Friday. Overnight tonight, expect clear skies and much milder temps compared to last night.Forecast Continues Below
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