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• Taco Bell launches vegan option of an iconic item at select locations

  07-06-2023 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - The Crunchwrap at Taco Bell will soon have a fully vegan counterpart.
  The Orange County-based fast food company announced Wednesday that the Vegan Crunchwrap will be the chain’s first fully vegan entrée item on the menu, but will only be at select locations. Documents: Man left DNA behind at armed robbery site in AlbuquerqueThe Vegan Crunchwrap features seasoned vegan beef, which is “proprietary, boldly seasoned plant-based protein that has been in the works for years
  
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• Fight over gas stoves reaches boiling point in the House

  07-06-2023 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — House lawmakers have reignited a debate about gas stoves with Republicans proactively working to stop a ban. But Democrats argue there is no planned ban in the first place. This week, the House is taking up two bills related to gas stoves. Republicans claim Democrats are working to ban the appliance."Joe Biden, and his administration have been waging war on American energy. Now, they are targeting gas stoves," Congresswoman Elise Stefanik said.  New Mexico
  
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• Feds fine Roswell Zoo for alleged animal issues, escaped beaver

  07-06-2023 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – After animal advocates called out Spring River Zoo over animal safety concerns, the federal government has fined Roswell's zoo $4,500. That includes a fine's for reportedly allowing a beaver to escape.The documented issues date back to 2020, the citation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture notes. In October 2020, a beaver dug out from its temporary enclosure and escaped, the report alleges. "The beaver was not recovered by the facility after the escape,
  
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• Four Corners rail study meetings to be held in late June

  07-06-2023 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – People in the Four Corners area can get more information on a study about a proposed freight rail line.A feasibility study is currently underway on a line that could loop around Farmington, Shiprock, Gallup, and Thoreau, and connect to a BNSF Railway. Man charged with DWI after car gets stuck on Rail Runner tracksThose behind the proposal say using the freight line will cut down on semi-truck traffic and could reduce the number of crashes.There will be a publ
  
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• Here's how you can check the air quality where you live

  07-06-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  (KDVR) — Wildfires in Canada have caused poor air quality and smoky skies across several U.S. metros for days. On Wednesday, the air quality in New York City was ranked the worst in the world. Which mask is best for wildfire smoke?That’s according to IQAir’s Air Quality and Pollution City Ranking, which is updated hourly, the air pollution advocacy organization explains. It’s important to note that while New York City is currently in the top spot for unhealthy air, i
  
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• Which mask is best for wildfire smoke?

  07-06-2023 22:56 via krqe.com
  
  (KDVR) — With smoke from over 400 Canadian wildfires drifting south and blanketing much of the U.S., Americans are looking for ways to cope with a haze of very unhealthy air.
  Dr. Anthony Gerber said the people most at risk in smoky conditions are those with lung disease, older people, and the very young. He said if those people have symptoms outside, they may benefit from wearing a well-fitted mask.But keep in mind, surgical and cloth masks do not help in these conditions.Parkgoers up
  
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• Mom appears in court after her two-year-old's fentanyl overdose

  07-06-2023 22:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The woman who has been charged with child abuse after her two-year-old son tested positive for fentanyl made her first court appearance today, June 7. Jessica Garcia was arrested this week, three months after her child lost consciousness at a hotel in Albuquerque and was brought to the University of New Mexico Hospital to be revived.Through tests performed at the hospital, it was discovered that the child had overdosed on fentanyl. Garcia and her adult daugh
  
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• 2nd annual Touch A Truck event coming to Franklin Plaza

  07-06-2023 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The second annual Touch A Truck event will be held this Saturday in Albuquerque. The free event goes from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Franklin Plaza at the northeast corner of Central and Juan Tabo. National Museum of Nuclear Science & History hosts ‘Movie Under the Wings’It's an opportunity for families with children to get up close to fire trucks, rescue vehicles, police cars, and road construction equipment. There will also be a pet adoption eve
  
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• Protecting your pets from the New Mexico heat

  07-06-2023 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department is reminding New Mexicans of the potential dangers summer temperatures can have on your pets this summer. Dehydration, heat stroke, and dangerously hot walking surfaces can pose a threat.They advise to never leave your pet in a parked car as temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly. For example on an 85-degree day, the temperature inside a car with windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minu
  
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• 'Bob's Burgers' actor faces charges in Jan. 6 riot

  07-06-2023 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  Television actor Jay Johnston, who had recurring roles on “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development,” has been charged in connection to his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, NBC News reported Wednesday.Johnston faces a felony charge of obstruction of civil disorder and misdemeanor charges including unlawful entry on restricted groups and impeding passage through Capitol grounds. The FBI used public video, closed circuit television footage and poli
  
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• Now you can donate to New Mexico food banks at Albertsons

  07-06-2023 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Albertson's Market and Market Street are partnering with Roadrunner Food Bank and The Food Depot for a 12-day long donation campaign beginning on Wednesday, June 7. The donate-at-the-register campaign will allow guests to donate any dollar amount by adding it to their grocery bill at checkout. Get to know the animals: ABQ BioPark Connections programDonations go directly to the food bank and food depot. Last year, Albertsons raised over $30,000; they hope to top tha
  
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• Los Angeles Times announces 74 job cuts due to economic challenges

  07-06-2023 21:53 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Times on Wednesday announced plans to cut 74 jobs due to economic challenges as the newspaper strives to transform itself into a digital media organization.In a message to staff, Times Executive Editor Kevin Merida wrote that employees whose positions are eliminated from the Pulitzer Prize -winning newspaper were being notified and that a staff meeting would be held to answer questions.“We have done a vast amount of work as a company to meet the bud
  
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• Wildfire preparedness: 'When Wind Blows, Embers May Follow!'

  07-06-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Forestry Division (EMNRD) wants to remind community members to take preventative measures to mitigate the damage that wildfires may cause. Their June 2023 wildfire preparedness message is "When Wind Blows, Embers May Follow!"Wildfire embers can travel long distances when it is windy, heightening the chances for items – even ones far from the fire – to ignite. The EMNRD says, "Even the sma
  
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• New Mexico Kids Matters invite community to help abused, neglected kids

  07-06-2023 21:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Advocating for children who've been abused or neglected.
  That is the mission of New Mexico Kids Matters. They do this by empowering community volunteers to speak up for them in the foster care system ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, nurturing, and permanent home.First project funded by Gold King Mine settlement money is completeThere are over 600 children in our county that still need an advocate. Becoming a CASA which stands for Court Appointed
  
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• Las Cruces day care director charged with intentional child abuse

  07-06-2023 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 59-year-old woman was recently arrested and charged with two counts of intentional child abuse after she allegedly abused an autistic child at a Las Cruces day care center back in February.KTSM has obtained court documents that state Angie Flores, 59, a director of the Discovery Child Development Center in Las Cruces, allegedly grabbed the child by the hands, picked him up, then let him go causing the boy to fall.
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• Venus shines bright in the sky as NASA prepares trip to the 'evil' planet

  07-06-2023 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - Venus, the second planet from the sun, is taking center stage this morning. Named for the goddess of love, Venus is making itself easily seen in the night sky. It can be spotted by looking to the west between sunset and 11 p.m.NASA is prepping to visit what it calls Earth's "evil twin" in 2029."We're going to be exploring the atmosphere of Venus with a titanium descent sphere," said Giada Arney, Deputy Principal Investigator with NASA's DAVINCI mission.The mission is two parts. F
  
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• Education Community Engagement Summit at the National Hispanic Center

  07-06-2023 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  It's the first regional Community Engagement Summit in the Albuquerque area offering school leaders unique and comprehensive professional development.The goal is that the experience will help them create sustainable and strategic family engagement plans. Submit a t-shirt design: Clovis Wings N’ Wheels event 2023The summit will be June 20-21 at the National Hispanic Center. They are inviting families, educators, and students to talk about what com
  
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• C WORX provides training to first responders

  07-06-2023 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Providing training for community responders C WORX is a passionate team making a positive impact in their communities and don't back down in the face of adversity. They are committed to making a positive impact in their corner of the world by building cultures of care while providing training for community responders.Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office seeks donations for baby shower to help domestic violence victimsC WORX works helps first responders l
  
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• One more round of severe storms and flooding for New Mexico

  07-06-2023 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Expect some sunshine midday, before storms develop in the mountains during the early afternoon and quickly move east into the Valley and plains. The Metro may see isolated showers and storms from around 3 to 7 p.m. Eastern New Mexico will see more widespread storms from around 2 to 10 p.m., and there will be a chance for burn scar flooding and severe storms. Hail and damaging winds will be possible from a few storms in the east plains.Forecast Continues Below
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• Albuquerque police say teen gun possession on the rise

  07-06-2023 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says they are seeing a dangerous trend. "We have seen an increase in cases where teens are selling guns to other juveniles, sometimes individuals are legally obtaining the guns and they're getting into the hands of people using them to commit crimes," APD Deputy Chief Cecily Barker said. Man charged with DWI after car gets stuck on Rail Runner tracksEarlier this year, a bill was signed to stop 'straw purchases,' where s
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of killing girlfriend will stay behind bars

  07-06-2023 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Carlos Brandon Gonzalez, accused of killing his girlfriend after a fight, will stay behind bars until trial. Gonzalez, 24, is facing second degree murder charges.Albuquerque police release helicopter video of ATV wheelies, reckless driving arrestAlbuquerque Police say Gonzalez and his girlfriend, Areli Rodriguez, 18, were arguing at a baby shower in May, before later returning to their residence with Rodriguez’s sister and her sister’s boyfriend.
  
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• The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

  07-06-2023 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or cookouts.
  The U.S. government was slow to embrace the occasion — it was only in 2021 that President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th,
  
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• The best rooftop restaurant and bar in New Mexico, according to Yelp

  07-06-2023 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With summer and warm temperatures here, it's nice to enjoy dinner or drinks outside. Yelp has made a list of "Best rooftop restaurants and bars in every state." Two New Mexico restaurants featured in Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’ in the USAccording to Yelp, the best rooftop restaurant or bar in New Mexico is Seasons Rotisserie & Grill in Albuquerque's Old Town. Yelp shows pan-seared lump crab cakes, parmesan crusted natural chicken breast and
  
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• Florida father dies after saving son, friends from rip current at beach

  07-06-2023 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Lori McElligott never envisioned tragedy striking her family in this way."If you were to tell me that this is how it would have unfolded, I would have never believed you,” McElligott said.She said her partner of 26 years — her high school sweetheart, her soulmate — was a strong swimmer."He was a strong person. He was just physically fit,” said McElligott.Courtesy: Tina Kurucz 
  Mark Bryson, of Lakeland, Florida, was the “fun”
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office seeks donations for baby shower to help domestic violence victims

  07-06-2023 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is hosting a community baby shower to benefit victims of domestic violence. The shower runs until June 30.
  They're looking for basic baby supplies, like diapers, baby wipes, bottles, onesies, and baby blankets. Items can be donated via drop-off locations or online through a Walmart (this link) or Amazon baby registry (this link). New Mexico will no longer suspend your driver’s license if you fail to appear in
  
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• This Santa Fe donut made Yelp's list of the '25 most unique'

  07-06-2023 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Yelp recently published its list of "the 25 most unique donuts in the U.S. and Canada" and a New Mexico spot made the list. Whoo's Donuts in Santa Fe makes a Blue Corn Blueberry Lavender Donut that is unique enough to top the charts.Whoo's Donuts' Blue Corn Blueberry Lavender Donut | Photo Courtesy of Johannes Kawi
  What is Whoo's Donuts?Whoo's Donuts is a Santa Fe donut shop that makes its goods from scratch daily. The shop is located in Santa Fe at 851 Cerrill
  
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• Get to know the animals: ABQ BioPark Connections program

  07-06-2023 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark Zoo, Botanic Garden, and Aquarium have launched their new BioPark Connections program, allowing guests to connect with nature in new ways. The program offers demonstrations, keeper chats, training sessions, tours, storytimes, and more.All of the experiences are free with regular admission, and BioPark staff and volunteers lead the events. To see a calendar detailing the list of upcoming connections, click here. Submit a t-shirt design: Clovis
  
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• Air Force official: Military families 'forced to move' over anti-LGBTQ bullying

  07-06-2023 19:12 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - An Air Force official said that troops who have LGBTQ+ members in their families are being forced to move to new bases due to anti-LGBTQ bullying happening at schools.Speaking at the Center for a New American Security’s annual National Security Conference, Assistant Air Force Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Alex Wagner said that he’s worried about being forced to move families from bases due to their LGBTQ kids experiencing bullying and harassment in schools.W
  
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• New Mexico ranks as one of best states for racial equality in civic engagement in 2023

  07-06-2023 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub recently released its study on 2023's best states for racial equality in civic engagement. New Mexico ranked No. 2 on the list that compared 48 states and the District of Columbia.New Mexico ranks as the best state for racial equality in education in 2023WalletHub used five key metrics to determine to determine the list: Share of single-parent households, share of adult population on parole, share of veterans, volunteer rate, voter0turnout rate.
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• The Iron Sheik, WWE Hall of Famer, dead at 81

  07-06-2023 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  Correction: A previous version of this article contained inaccurate information concerning the surviving family members of the deceased.(KTLA) – Former professional wrestler the Iron Sheik has died, according to an announcement posted to his Twitter page Wednesday morning. He was 81 years old.The Sheik — real name Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri — was born in Iran but came to prominence in the United States in 1979 with World Wrestling Entertainment, which was then known as the Worl
  
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• These safety improvements are coming to Coors Boulevard

  07-06-2023 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Commission has approved $7.1 million in funding to make safety improvements on Coors Boulevard. The changes will include reduced lane widths, lower speed limits, protected bike lanes, added sidewalks, raised medians, more lighting, and better crosswalks between Blake Road and Gun Club Road.The funding comes from the "Safe Streets and Roads for All" grant from the Federal Highway Administration, Bernalillo County, the City of Albuq
  
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• Get your catalytic converter etched for free in Las Cruces

  07-06-2023 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Las Cruces Police Department is holding two free catalytic converter VIN etching events this weekend. The first will take place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 9, at Take 5 Oil Change on Rinconada Boulevard; the second etching event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, at Jiffy Lube on N. Main Street.At the events, Las Cruces residents can get their VIN or their license plate number etched into their catalytic converter to discourage
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office relaunching animal cruelty task force

  07-06-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office says they plan to crack down on animal abuse. BCSO is partnering with NMDOG and relaunching the animal cruelty task force. Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office pay raise receives green lightBCSO says the collaboration will help efforts to investigate and prevent cases of animal abuse in Bernalillo County. They hope the partnership will "make a positive impact and give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves."
  
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• The pause on student loan payments is ending. Can borrowers find room in their budgets?

  07-06-2023 16:03 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In a good month, Celina Chanthanouvong has about $200 left after rent, groceries and car insurance. That doesn’t factor in her student loans, which have been on hold since the start of the pandemic and are estimated to cost $300 a month. The pause in repayment has been a lifeline keeping the 25-year-old afloat.“I don’t even know where I would begin to budget that money,” said Chanthanouvong, who works in marketing in San Francisco.Now, after more t
  
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• Maryland Woman dismembered and grilled, court documents say; daughter, grandchild charged

  07-06-2023 15:58 via krqe.com
  
  PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) - A woman and her daughter have been accused of murdering, dismembering and grilling the woman's mother, according to police.The investigation began when officers were dispatched to a welfare check on 71-year-old Margaret Craig in Landover, Maryland, Prince George County Police said.
  When officers visited Margaret's home, they said her daughter, 44-year-old Candace Craig, answered the door. She allowed officers to search the home for Margaret.Mom and daughter c
  
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• Santa Fe artist upset over vandalized mural

  07-06-2023 15:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – An artist in Santa Fe is upset after one of her art pieces was destroyed by graffiti vandals. The mural was painted near the farmer's market on the old Warehouse 21 building in Santa Fe. After three weeks of work and lots of effort, the mural didn't even last a year before it was vandalized. Santa Fe police operation receives mixed reactions"I'm still in shock really I'm very disheartened. I feel like it was really disrespectful," said local artist Shakti Kroop
  
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• ‘Home is like jail’: Afghan soldier who helped the US weathers injuries, uncertainty in asylum bid

  07-06-2023 15:48 via krqe.com
  
  HOUSTON (AP) — The April visit to a Houston clinic was just one of a never-ending assembly line of medical appointments Abdul Wasi Safi has had since his January release from an immigration detention center.The former Afghan soldier, called Wasi by family and friends, sat in a dental chair and conversed in Pashto with his older brother Sami as Carrie Underwood’s “Cowboy Casanova” played in the background. It was a scene thousands of miles from the places he'd been the pas
  
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• CEO Chris Licht to leave CNN

  07-06-2023 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Chris Licht, the embattled CEO of CNN, plans to step down as the company's top executive.
  The news was announced to staffers on the network's morning editorial call, a source told The Hill, after multiple reports surfaced early Wednesday that Licht was leaving.
  The top news boss' ouster comes just days after a scathing 15,000 profile of Licht that earned him widespread condemnation from CNN staffers and fueled internal speculation about his job security.DEVELOPING
  
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• Protesters brawl as California school district decides to recognize Pride Month

  07-06-2023 15:33 via krqe.com
  
  GLENDALE, Calif. (KTLA) - At least three people were arrested after fights broke out amid a school district meeting on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ studies in Glendale, California, on Tuesday.Large barricades set up by Glendale Police to control crowds were seen containing hundreds of demonstrators outside of the Glendale Unified School District headquarters.A dispersal order was issued around 6:15 p.m. as police were heard using a loudspeaker to order the crowds’ removal, declaring an unlawful
  
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• FBI warns of 'deepfakes' in sextortion schemes

  07-06-2023 15:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The FBI is warning the public about the use of “deepfakes” to harass or blackmail targets with fake sexually explicit photos or videos of them. The agency said in a statement on Monday that technological advancements have continuously improved the quality, customizability and accessibility of content generated by artificial intelligence (AI), and victims have reported that their photos or videos have been altered to turn into sexual content.  Albuquerque FBI wa
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: House party shooting, Business returning, Isolated storms, Better maintenance, Student photos

  07-06-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque drug bust yields thousands of fentanyl pills, 15 gunsAlbuquerque police release helicopter video of ATV wheelies, reckless driving arrestHundreds of new apartments built near Coronado CenterMan charged with DWI after car gets stuck on Rail Runner tracksLocal science teacher to fight for MMA titlePope Francis hospitalized for intestinal surgeryUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
  Wednesday's Five Facts[1] Albuquerque
  
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• Scattered storms, flooding threat for parts of New Mexico

  07-06-2023 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wednesday morning is mostly cloudy and mostly dry, as light showers end in far east-central New Mexico. It is a quiet morning, and clouds will clear from southwest to northeast throughout the morning.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Several New Mexicans charged, accused in migrant smuggling schemeBusiness: Second Raising Cane’s location in Albuquerque opens TuesdayAlbuquerque: Albuquerque councilor proposes more stops signs, changes to one-ways in DowntownNew
  
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• Why are teens spending less time than ever with friends?

  07-06-2023 13:05 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- America’s teenagers are seeing a lot less of one another. The share of high school seniors who gathered with friends in person “almost every day” dropped from 44 percent in 2010 to 32 percent in 2022, according to Monitoring the Future, a national survey of adolescents. Social outings for the typical eighth grader dwindled from about 2 1/2 a week in 2000 to 1 1/2 in 2021. The nation’s teens have traded face time for Facetime. Adolescents are spendi
  
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• Pope Francis to be hospitalized for several days following intestinal surgery

  07-06-2023 11:47 via krqe.com
  
  ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital for surgery Wednesday to repair a hernia in his intestine, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.Francis was expected to be put under general anesthesia for the open abdominal surgery and remain at Rome's Gemelli hospital for several days, the Vatican said.While hernia operations are rarely performed on an emergency basis, the procedure appeared somewhat urgent, sch
  
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• Afternoon storms return Wednesday

  07-06-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Another round of afternoon showers and storms will develop across New Mexico Wednesday. Drier air will begin pushing into the southwest part of the state.
  Storms brought heavy rain, strong winds, hail and flash flooding across parts of New Mexico Tuesday. Showers and storms are still ongoing Tuesday night along and east of the Rio Grande Valley. These will end by Wednesday morning though.
  Another round of isolated showers and storms will develop Wednesday afternoon across the mountains and quick
  
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• Albuquerque police release helicopter video of ATV wheelies, reckless driving arrest

  07-06-2023 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police have released video of their pursuit and arrest of a 31-year-old. He was allegedly driving an ATV recklessly near the University of New Mexico Friday, June 2.The video, from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) helicopter, shows the ATV driver rolling down Gold Avenue with two people on motorcycles, where they run through intersections. New Mexico politicians concerned about lack of post office in ChimayóIn another video, a police vehic
  
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• Albuquerque drug bust yields thousands of fentanyl pills, 15 guns

  07-06-2023 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said they took down a major drug operation on Tuesday.APD's Central Narcotics Unit was investigating a large-scale drug trafficking organization operating in the metro, which they said has potential ties to a Mexican drug cartel. Man charged with DWI after car gets stuck on Rail Runner tracksPolice recovered 15 firearms (some were stolen guns), 45,000 fentanyl pills, a pound of meth, 8 grams of crack, and roughly 45,000 do
  
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• Albuquerque party fight turned triple-fatal shooting yields no arrests

  07-06-2023 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While things are quiet now on Hilton Avenue, it was a very different story this weekend. Neighbors watched a chaotic scene Saturday night in a neighborhood, near Montgomery and San Mateo, after shots rang out at a house party leaving three teens dead and one injured.
  Investigators said it stemmed from a fight.Rebel Donut closing in mid-June, business says"Dozens of shots were fired. Officers have collected casings. We do believe more than one gun was involve
  
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• Parkgoers upset over disarray at Tiguex Park

  07-06-2023 05:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some Albuquerque residents are calling for better upkeep at a popular park near Old Town. They claimed the state of disrepair is sending the wrong message to out-of-state visitors.“It changes the environment. It changes it from a space for kids to something else,” said Albuquerque resident, Julia Herndon. That is the impression some said they feel the city is sending to visitors at Tiguex Park.Where are the best donuts in New Mexico?“It's a
  
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• Hundreds of new apartments built near Coronado Center

  07-06-2023 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque is currently working on its housing crisis. Meanwhile, a housing unit is getting ready to open its doors.New Mexico's Young Leaders Group held a tour at the new Markana Uptown near the Coronado Center. More than 200 new apartments sit on a 400,000 sq. ft. complex that is six stories tall.Story continues below:Crime: Man linked to deadly Red River shooting won’t remain in custody while awaiting trialAlbuquerque: Retail stores are locking up
  
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