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• Woman becomes doctor at same children's hospital that saved her life

  19-06-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) -- When she was 10 years old, Maria Dodson needed a life-saving procedure to fix her heart.
  She had been diagnosed with Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome, a congenital heart defect that causes episodes of rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. She spent months at the Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, undergoing successful heart ablation procedures to correct the electrical pathways in her heart.More than a decade later, she is now back at R
  
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• Plane crash kills pilot from Discovery Channel show and Idaho hunting guide

  19-06-2023 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Bush pilot Jim Tweto, known for his starring role in the Discovery Channel’s “Flying Wild Alaska” series, was killed along with a hunting and fishing guide from Idaho when their small plane crashed shortly after takeoff, Alaska State Troopers said.Tweto’s family-run rural aviation business in Unalakleet was featured in three seasons of the television series a decade ago. He and passenger Shane Reynolds of Orofino, Idaho, died Friday near the
  
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• Rough pavement alert: Contractor runs out of asphalt for I-25 repaving in Santa Fe

  19-06-2023 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A one-mile section of I-25 is going to remain "rough" for a while. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) says the contractor doesn't have the asphalt to finish the road for now.The contractor was repaving part of I-25 just north of Cerrillos Road, near Santa Fe. According to NMDOT, there are technical difficulties at the asphalt plant that had been supplying the project. This means there's not quite enough asphalt to finish the paving. The to
  
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• New dinosaur discovered in Chile

  19-06-2023 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  CHILE (KRQE) - Chile researchers have discovered the remains of a previously unknown dinosaur species. After nearly a decade of searching, remains of the Gonkoken Nanoi dinosaur have been found. Museum of Natural History and Science invites space enthusiasts to learn about MarsThe creature is known for its duck-billed face and is believed to have resided in the Chilean Patagonia area. Using technology, scientists have created 3D renderings of the creatures. This is one of many landmark paleontol
  
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• Over a month later, Clovis police still seeking cause of fatal fire

  19-06-2023 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Clovis Police Department is asking the public for help identifying the cause of a deadly house shooting.
  On May 3, 2023, a fire at the 200 block of Axtell Street in Clovis killed two young children. After reporting to the scene of the fire, crews extinguished the flames in minutes. But a rescue effort to get two children out was unsuccessful. New Mexico ranks high for motorcycle deaths, according to new dataThe Clovis Police Department says they think th
  
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• Joe Exotic says he's officially on Colorado ballot as presidential candidate

  19-06-2023 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) – Joseph Maldonado-Passage, known widely as "Joe Exotic," has filed the paperwork to appear on the 2024 Democratic presidential primary ballot in Colorado, according to the former zookeeper.The 60-year-old was the subject of the popular Netflix documentary "Tiger King," which was released in 2020.
  Maldonado is currently serving a 21-year sentence in federal prison after being convicted in a murder-for-hire plot. Because he's not set to be released until years after the 2024 e
  
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• ABQ BioPark celebrates 'Pollinator' week

  19-06-2023 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is inviting the public to learn more about bees, butterflies, and other creatures that pollinate flowers. To commemorate National Pollinator Week, the BioPark will host a special event on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Botanic Garden.Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque DoorDash driver’s car stolen with his dog insideSports: Local boxing phenom to make pro debut in Atlantic CityPolitics: Several new MVD laws go into ef
  
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• California restaurant allegedly offered employees 'priest' to confess 'workplace sins'

  19-06-2023 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  (KTXL) — The owner of two Sacramento-area restaurants illegally denied $70,000 in overtime wages and allegedly offered workers the services of a "priest" to confess "workplace sins" to, the U.S. Labor Department said.Video Above: Previous coverage of Taqueria Garibaldi labor concernsThe Labor Department said the owners of two locations of the northern California Mexican food chain Taqueria Garibaldi "paid managers from the employee tip pool illegally, threatened employees with retaliation
  
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• 'Monsters' destroyed: Mexico dismantles armored vehicles seized from cartels

  19-06-2023 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- Mexican prosecutors dismantled more than a dozen armored vehicles seized after confrontations with criminal organizations in the border state of Tamaulipas.Mexico's Attorney General's Office announced Sunday that it destroyed 14 vehicles at its officers in Reynosa, Mexico, across the border from McAllen, Texas.The vehicles were destroyed under the agency's Assets and Objects of Crime program, which establishes the destruction of objects that are instruments of c
  
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• Enjoy the longest day of summer at the 'Summer Solstice Celebration'

  19-06-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Summer Solstice Celebration event will have electrifying, uplifting, and unique music for the longest day of sunshine. It's an event full of music, food, and much more.Want to sing the National Anthem at Zozobra 2023? Auditions openMusicians will be performing original music across multiple genres like jazz, heavy metal, fiddle, ambient and experimental. The event will start at 5 p.m. at the South Broadway Cultural Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., w
  
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• Duke City Barracuda Swimming and Water Polo

  19-06-2023 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Duke City Barracuda is a youth year-round swimming and water polo team that offer programs beginning with lessons and that lead all the way up to the elite national level. Pilots take to the skies for ‘Balloons over Angel Fire’They are a youth year-round swimming and water polo team. They practice at West Mesa Aquatic Center and offer programs for beginning lessons all the way up to Elite National Level. For more information, you can visit th
  
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• Singer Bebe Rexha suffers black eye after hit by cellphone at NYC concert

  19-06-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – Pop singer Bebe Rexha suffered a black eye after she was hit in the face by a cellphone tossed from the crowd at a concert in New York City this past weekend.Rexha, 33, was performing at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in Manhattan Sunday night when the phone-throwing incident occurred. Video shows the moment Rexha was unexpectedly hit in the face by the cellphone while on stage. The singer collapsed to her knees before eventually being helped off stage. Joe Exotic says he’s
  
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• Parts of New Mexico could see triple digits temperatures this week

  19-06-2023 20:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's only going to get hotter and hotter across the state as high pressure builds to the south. Today will be a few degrees hotter across much of the state, especially eastern New Mexico with downslope warming. Triple-digit temperatures are forecast for many locations far south, with 90s in Albuquerque, and 80s to the north. Chaves, Eddy, and Lea Counties all have heat advisories in effect until 8 PM this evening with temperatures up to 106°. Red Flag Warn
  
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• Albuquerque police issue 79 citations during traffic operation

  19-06-2023 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department wrapped up a special traffic operation Sunday night. Police say the operation focused on downtown Albuquerque, surrounding Central Ave. Is Albuquerque a bad place to rent an apartment?34 vehicles were stopped and police issued 79 citations, according to APD. Two people were arrested on felony warrants during the operation.
  
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• Frito-Lay recalls salsa due to undeclared allergen

  19-06-2023 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) – Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling jars of salsa that may contain an undeclared milk allergen, which could be potentially life-threatening for some people.According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), select 10-ounce Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dips were mislabeled with another product's nutritional information and declarations.Why do so many Walmart products contain traces of fish? Viral TikTok alarms shoppersBecause of this, there is no warning of the allergen on the label
  
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• Man dies after suffering severe injuries while at MDC

  19-06-2023 20:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – John Sanchez, 34, was pronounced dead on Friday after being on life support from an attack he suffered while in custody at Metropolitan Detention Center. An official with MDC said the injuries came after "altercations and an escape attempt."Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque DoorDash driver’s car stolen with his dog insideSports: Local boxing phenom to make pro debut in Atlantic CityPolitics: Several new MVD laws go into effect Friday, June 16 in
  
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• WATCH: Baby seal climbs onto California surfers' boards

  19-06-2023 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) - A baby seal was spotted climbing from surfboard to surfboard near Pacific Beach in San Diego, riding the waves from above the water.The pup can be seen wiggling onto the boards of surfers in drone footage obtained by KSWB Saturday.
  Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque DoorDash driver’s car stolen with his dog insideSports: Local boxing phenom to make pro debut in Atlantic CityPolitics: Several new MVD laws go into effect Friday, June 16 in New MexicoTrending: What&rs
  
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• New Mexico's medical cannabis program by the numbers

  19-06-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A recent report sheds some light on how many people are taking part in New Mexico's medical cannabis program, which helps patients with a wide range of conditions.The latest numbers, from May 2023, show there are more than 100,000 patients enrolled in the state's medical cannabis program. So, what are the key conditions they're treating with cannabis? New Mexico ranks high for motorcycle deaths, according to new dataBy far, the most common qualifying condi
  
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• Marie Callender's frozen shepherd's pie recalled due to 'flexible plastic'

  19-06-2023 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — Nearly 3,000 pounds of frozen beef shepherd’s pie products have been recalled due to the possibility of "clear, flexible plastic" pieces.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), 2,717 pounds of frozen dinners from Marie Callender's were recalled after the firm received several complaints from consumers. Sausage links recalled over possible ‘thin strands of black plastic’Products affected b
  
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• Prescribed burn near New Mexico/Colorado border

  19-06-2023 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fire officials say they plan on moving forward with the Bighorn/Stateline prescribed burn near the New Mexico/Colorado border. Officials say the weather is favorable and they plan on starting the burn on or around Saturday, June 24. Albuquerque man arrested, accused of threatening security guardThe prescribed burn will be about 700 to 900 acres and include 216 acres of the Carson National Forest. Officials say the lighting of the burn will take up to three day
  
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• Angel Fire having northern New Mexico's first drone show on 4th of July

  19-06-2023 19:03 via krqe.com
  
  ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (KRQE) – Along with this year's 4th of July festivities at the Angel Fire Resort, northern New Mexico's first-ever drone light show will be making its debut. This will be in lieu of a fireworks show. What you need to know about Albuquerque’s Freedom Fourth bashOfficials say that, even though the area has received one of the wettest springs on record, the drone show was decided by the resort and the Village of Angel Fire months ago to provide a safer light displa
  
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• Woman shot dead in tent near Central Avenue

  19-06-2023 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred in southeast Albuquerque. The shooting took place just after midnight on Monday, June 19, near Alcazar Street close to Central Avenue. Santa Fe police seek information in shooting homicide, one deadAccording to the police, the victim was a female who was staying in a tent. She was taken to a local hospital, where she died from her wounds. No further information ha
  
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• New Mexico ranks high for motorcycle deaths, according to new data

  19-06-2023 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Newly released data from the U.S. Department of Transportation reveals New Mexico has a high per-capita rate of motorcyclist fatalities.The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released the tally of motorcyclist fatalities from across the U.S. in 2021. The data reveals that the nationwide fatality count was the highest since data collection began in 1975. New Mexico might get twice as many free fishing daysNew Mexico ranks among the states with the highe
  
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• Search underway for missing submersible that takes people to see Titanic

  19-06-2023 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) – A search is underway for a missing submersible that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic, according to media reports.The U.S. Coast Guard told BBC News that a search was underway Monday off the coast of Newfoundland. OceanGate Expeditions confirmed it owned the missing vessel.“We are exploring and mobilising all options to bring the crew back safely,” the company said in a statement to BBC News. “Our entire focus is on the crewmembers in the
  
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• Search for missing Titanic wreck submersible continues: what we know about those aboard

  19-06-2023 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) – A rescue operation was underway deep in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Monday in search of a technologically advanced submersible vessel carrying five people to document the wreckage of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner that sank more than a century ago.The vessel was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles (700 kilometres) south of St. John’s, Newfoundland, according to Canada's Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Lt. Cmdr. Len Hickey said a
  
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• Is Albuquerque a bad place to rent an apartment?

  19-06-2023 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Forbes Advisor has released a list of 93 large U.S. cities, ranking them from the best to worst for renters in 2023. Albuquerque made the list in spot No. 63 out of 93, placing the Duke City in the lower third of the ranking.Forbes considered the following factors for the ranking: average cost of rent for a two-bedroom apartment, average size of a two-bedroom apartment, Trust for Public Land ParkScore, biggest weather/natural disaster risks, crime rates, amo
  
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• Santa Fe police seek information in shooting homicide, one dead

  19-06-2023 17:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police are asking for information regarding a shooting homicide that occurred in the early morning of Monday, June 19. Two people were struck by gunfire in the shooting.Police were called out to a home in the 4300 block of Camino Alhambra at around 3:51 a.m. for reports of people being shot. The caller said her mom was shot and another person was dead. How to prevent mosquito bites and breedingThe 56-year-old woman who was shot was transported to
  
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• Santa Fe police: Deadly shooting suspect unaccounted for, may be fleeing the country

  19-06-2023 17:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police obtained a warrant related to a shooting homicide that occurred in the early morning of Monday, June 19. During the incident, two people were struck by gunfire.Police were called out to a home in the 4300 block of Camino Alhambra at around 3:51 a.m. for reports of people being shot. The caller said her mom was shot and another person was dead. The 56-year-old woman who was shot was transported to a local hospital, treated, and released. How
  
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• Albuquerque man arrested, accused of threatening security guard

  19-06-2023 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police arrested Travis Jones, accused of threatening a security guard at an Albuquerque store with a broken glass bottle.FBI, Albuquerque Police look for ATM robbersPolice say Jones tried to rob the Twisters on Gibson near San Mateo Sunday afternoon, when the cashier refused to hand anything over to Jones. A criminal complaint says Jones then moved to a nearby Stripes Burrito Company, where an employee gave him $7. Police say he continued, moving to the El M
  
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• The original Twinkie wasn't 'plain,' but a different flavor entirely

  19-06-2023 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Twinkie — one of America’s quintessential junk foods — wasn’t always so junky.It wasn’t health food either, but its original recipe boasted more natural ingredients than the current one, including a somewhat surprising fruit.The inspiration for the Twinkie came about in 1930, when an employee of the Continental Baking Company (the then-owner of the Hostess brand) was seeking a way to boost productivity at a Chicago-area plant. At the time, the
  
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• Can drowsy driving be compared to drunk driving?

  19-06-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- When driving behind the wheel of a car, sometimes you can get pretty relaxed -- to the point of closing your eyes. This is especially true if you haven't gotten enough sleep.
  Driving without sleep is dangerous, but does it compare to driving drunk?
  In 2017, drowsy driving was the reason behind at least 91,000 car crashes, 50,000 injuries and 795 deaths, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. That's compared with 9,949 fatal alcohol-related crashes during t
  
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• Delays expected in part of Rio Rancho due to road construction

  19-06-2023 15:53 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho residents can expect some delays for the next couple of months along Tarpon Ave. The city is starting road work on Hydra Rd., Monday.According to the city's website, Hydra Rd will be repaved and a new water line will be installed. This is phase one of the project, which is expected to wrap up in September. The city says to expect detours and lane restrictions during construction.
  
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• Tropical Depression 3 forms, will become hurricane in a few days, National Hurricane Center says

  19-06-2023 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Tropical Depression Three formed midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles Monday, according to an 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.Once the depression strengthens into a tropical storm, it will be called Bret.Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. The depression is forecast to become a hurricane in a few days, the National Hurricane Center said, and should move across the Lesser Antilles as a hurricane on Thursday and Friday.
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• Tropical Depression 3 forms in the Atlantic, will become hurricane in a few days, National Hurricane Center says

  19-06-2023 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Tropical Depression Three formed midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles Monday, according to an 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center.Once the depression strengthens into a tropical storm, it will be called Bret.Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. The depression is forecast to become a hurricane in a few days, the National Hurricane Center said, and should move across the Lesser Antilles as a hurricane on Thursday and Friday.
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• 'Near 100%' chance tropical depression forms within 48 hours, National Hurricane Center says

  19-06-2023 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - There is a "near 100%" chance a tropical wave in the Atlantic develops into a tropical depression within 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center.
  The wave is located midway between Africa and the Lesser Antilles, according to the National Hurricane Center, which said it could begin initiating advisories later Monday.
  This system is forecast to move generally westward at 15 to 20 mph with further development
  across the central tropical Atlantic through the middle
  
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• Albuquerque residents discuss vacant Walmart building

  19-06-2023 15:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents of Albuquerque's International District are still looking for solutions after the Walmart near Central and San Mateo closed its doors in March. During a meeting Saturday evening, residents asked the city to use the vacant building for another grocery store and pharmacy. Albuquerque residents demand new grocery store after Walmart closureResidents in the area say this is something they desperately need. Several meetings will be held throughout the s
  
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• Florida police search woman's backpack, find baby raccoon and glass pipe inside

  19-06-2023 15:23 via krqe.com
  
  CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida woman was found with a baby raccoon in her bag after police searched her belongings during a bicycle stop.According to the Clearwater Police Department, 43-year-old Lindsay Rodewald was stopped while riding her bicycle, which did not have lights on at night.
  While speaking with police, she gave them verbal consent to search her backpack. Officers found a broken glass pipe with crystal residue. A field test indicated the presence of methamphetamine. How &
  
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• How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize

  19-06-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - Heat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes – lasting longer, becoming more frequent and getting just plain hotter. One question a lot of people are asking is: “When will it get too hot for normal daily activity as we know it, even for young, healthy adults?”The answer goes beyond the temperature you see on the thermometer. It’s also about humidity. Our research shows the combination of the two can get dan
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Deadly shooting, City council meeting, Hot and windy, Store solutions, Blues festival

  19-06-2023 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  New Mexico students recognized for creating sustainable bioplastic using state stapleRoswell Fire Department hopeful it can run ambulance serviceAlbuquerque DoorDash driver’s car stolen with his dog insideWhat’s open in Albuquerque on Juneteenth?FBI, Albuquerque Police look for ATM robbersNMSP investigates after vehicle ends up in Chaves County arroyoWeekend mass shootings leave 6 people dead and dozens injured across the USBlinken and Xi pledge to stabilize the
  
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• Hot and windy weather continues across New Mexico

  19-06-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monday morning is chilly in northwest New Mexico, and comfortable across the Metro, southern and eastern New Mexico. Winds have lightened up over night, and skies are mostly sunny. Monday will be hot and breezy. Heat advisories are in effect this afternoon and evening in Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties due to temperatures near 106.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: Convicted sex offender fails to register for third time in New MexicoEnvironment: New Mexico politicians w
  
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• Long Island officers use YouTube app to reunite ducklings with mama duck

  19-06-2023 14:12 via krqe.com
  
  MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. (WPIX) –  Long Island police officers rescued a group of ducklings that had fallen through a sewer grate in Massapequa on Saturday, officials said.Officers received a 911 call about an agitated mother duck dangerously walking into traffic on Old Sunrise Highway because her four baby ducklings had fallen into the sewer.Upon arrival, officers could hear the ducklings in distress below ground, about 8 feet down. Story continues below:Crime: Albuquerque DoorDash driv
  
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• Roswell Fire Department hopeful it can run ambulance service

  19-06-2023 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – After Roswell’s main ambulance service raised their prices, the city's fire department is hoping it can take those services over. The Roswell Fire Department said they just need more funding, equipment, staffing and training to help create a city run ambulance service. New Mexico students recognized for creating sustainable bioplastic using state stapleRFD Deputy Chief Daniel Fuller gave a presentation to city leaders on Thursday showcasing how the ci
  
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• Financial tips for new college grads

  19-06-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - For new college graduates, receiving that first post-degree paycheck can be almost as exciting as getting the diploma itself. But it also presents a challenge: Given the many demands on a young person’s budget, how should those funds be managed? The most and least lucrative college majors in New MexicoWe asked five money experts to share their best personal finance strategies to help this year’s college grads successfully launch their financial lives. Here’s what
  
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• One man dead in northeast Albuquerque shooting

  19-06-2023 13:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead Monday morning. Police say officers were called to 1900 block of Shirlane Pl, near Tramway Blvd., between Menaul Blvd. and Indian School Rd., just after midnight Sunday, to reports of a shooting. Albuquerque DoorDash driver’s car stolen with his dog insideAPD says officers arrived on scene and found a man with gunshot wounds. They say the man was determined dead o
  
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• Man stabs pit bull to death in Central Park after argument between dog walkers

  19-06-2023 13:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK CITY — A man stabbed a pit bull to death following a quarrel with the dog's owner in New York City's Central Park, officials said.The seriously injured dog was transported to a local animal clinic, where he was euthanized after the stabbing Saturday evening, police said. FBI, Albuquerque Police look for ATM robbersAccording to the New York Daily News, an argument broke out between the man and the woman when the assailant's unleashed dog began biting at the woman's pit bull. A
  
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• Incarcerated students to get federal aid on the path to higher education

  19-06-2023 13:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Higher education could soon become more affordable for more than 700,000 of the incarcerated people in the U.S. Starting July 1, they’ll become eligible for Pell Grants for the first time in nearly 30 years, regardless of sentence length or conviction.Pell Grants are a type of need-based financial aid from the federal government that gives recipients up to $7,395 per academic year to cover college costs like tuition, books and other fees. Unlike a loan, the grants never need
  
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• City Council to vote on multiple items, including traffic flow in downtown Albuquerque

  19-06-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council has several items on the agenda, including a resolution that would change traffic flow in Downtown. They are also expected to vote on putting the power of the mayor to a city manager in voters' hands this fall.The intersection of Third and Silver would have its timed intersection stop light, changed to a four-way stop. Also, the resolution would change Tijeras and Marquette from one-way streets to two-way streets between 4th and 6th.
  
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• Albuquerque City Council to hear and vote on multiple items

  19-06-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council has several items on the agenda, including a resolution that would change traffic flow in Downtown. They are also expected to vote on putting the power of the mayor to a city manager in voters' hands this fall.The intersection of Third and Silver would have its timed intersection stop light, changed to a four-way stop. Also, the resolution would change Tijeras and Marquette from one-way streets to two-way streets between 4th and 6th.
  
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• Albuquerque City Council expected to vote on traffic changes in Downtown area

  19-06-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council has several items on the agenda, including a resolution that would change traffic flow in Downtown. They are also expected to vote on putting the power of the mayor to a city manager in voters' hands this fall.The intersection of Third and Silver would have its timed intersection stop light, changed to a four-way stop. Also, the resolution would change Tijeras and Marquette from one-way streets to two-way streets between 4th and 6th.
  
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• Santa Fe Police Department investigates gunshots; public encouraged to send in tips

  19-06-2023 03:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police are investigating reports of gunshots potentially involving teens Saturday night.Police responded to a home on Santeros Road around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night about gunshots.A resident told them that a graduation celebration had escalated to the point that a fight had broken out and a gun had been shot. FBI, Albuquerque Police look for ATM robbersPolice said they did not find anyone injured either in the area or at the hospital.They did find a ve
  
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