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• Treasure-seekers in Utah still hunting for hidden $25K after nearly a month: These are the clues they're working with

  24-06-2023 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – A hidden chest containing $25,000 remains undiscovered several weeks after the organizers of a Utah-wide treasure hunt presented the initial clues.Now, they're giving out yet another set of hints to help treasure-seekers locate the cash.The 2023 Utah Treasure Hunt, which marks the fourth annual such event, officially launched in late May. Organizers Dave Cline and John Maxim, both from Utah, presented the initial clues in the form of a poem:
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• California no longer has the most expensive gas in the nation

  24-06-2023 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – California drivers may not take much comfort in this news, but the Golden State no longer has the most expensive gasoline in the United States.Over the past week, the average cost of regular unleaded in Washington State has reached $4.97 per gallon as of Saturday, topping California ($4.84 per gallon) by 13 cents, according to the latest AAA analysis.Both states are still well above the national average of just under $3.58 per gallon. Massive recall of frozen fruits issued across
  
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• You’ll probably live longer than you think

  24-06-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Women often don’t score as well as men in surveys of financial literacy. One area where we seem to do better is “longevity literacy,” or understanding how long we’re likely to live.Longevity literacy is essential to smart retirement planning. Overestimate your longevity, and you could retire too late or scrimp too much. Underestimate it and you could run short of money.In a recent TIAA Institute study, 43% of women correctly estimated the life expectancy of
  
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• 'Whiskey plates': How the controversial license plates work and where you can see them

  24-06-2023 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — In the U.S., roughly 1 million arrests are made annually for driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Outside of the physical consequences of impaired driving — data shows one person is killed every 45 minutes in a crash involving an alcohol-impaired driver — the legal consequences can be heavy. They can also vary by state. In South Dakota, for example, an impaired driver can lose
  
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• Only one MLB team doesn't have a Pride Night. Why?

  24-06-2023 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  All but one of the 30 of the Major League Baseball teams are hosting Pride Nights this season, most during Pride Month, which celebrates and supports LGBTQ+ culture and rights.The Texas Rangers are the only team without a Pride Night. But they say they are committed to making everyone feel welcome at all games.Have the Rangers ever hosted a Pride Night?No. In September 2003, two years after the Chicago Cubs hosted what is considered the first Pride game, the Rangers invited local LGBTQ+ gro
  
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• Rhode Island woman hears 'buzzing noise' while preparing to shower, finds drone with camera peeping into bathroom window

  24-06-2023 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) – Police in Rhode Island have arrested a man accused of peering into a woman's bathroom using a drone.Officers with the Cranston Police Department responded to the woman's home Wednesday night, where she told officers she was preparing to take a shower when she heard a "buzzing noise" coming from outside, the department wrote in a news release.Initially believing the noise to be coming from her pool, police said the woman went out into her backyard to investigate. Onc
  
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• States that grow the most vegetables

  24-06-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - When it comes to their daily greens, many Americans like to shop local. Unlike fruits, the U.S. is able to grow most of the vegetables it consumes domestically, and the market for home-grown produce has boomed over the past decade. Since the USDA began keeping an inventory of farmers markets across the U.S. nearly 10 years ago, the number of recorded markets has increased to 8,720, with total estimated annual sales ringing in at $1 billion.No matter where you live
  
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• Will El Niño make airplane turbulence worse?

  24-06-2023 17:53 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – This year's El Niño is likely to affect droughts, heat waves and hurricane season — and possibly your next flight. New research suggests the climate phenomenon could have an impact on how much turbulence planes experience in the air.
  Paul Williams, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Reading, presented his research on the subject during a meeting of the American Meteorological Society earlier this year.
  The science is complicated, but
  
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• You don't want this 4-digit code on your boarding pass, TSA says

  24-06-2023 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  (KSNF/KODE) — Getting through airport security is already stressful enough, but an additional screening method you may be subject to could add to that stress.Any airline passenger with the letters "SSSS" printed on their boarding pass has been selected by airport security for extra screening. Used by the Transportation Security Administration, the letters SSSS stand for Secondary Security Screening Selection or Secondary Security Screening Selectee.What Is 'Secondary Security Screening Sel
  
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• The odds of all 32 national teams at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

  24-06-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - When it comes to the world stage, no other sport has more dedicated fans or more fevered crowds than football—and no, not American football—the football played by more than 200 national teams worldwide. Though some may know it as soccer, and most know it as football, all sports fans know it as the most watched sport in the world, drawing in billions of viewers every year. And no, not just the FIFA Men's World Cup.The international soccer governing body, FIFA, reporte
  
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• Cause of death for Adam Rich, former 'Eight is Enough' child star, revealed in report

  24-06-2023 16:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The effects of fentanyl were said to be the cause of death for Adam Rich, the actor best known for his role as the youngest child on TV’s “Eight Is Enough.”Rich, 54, was found “lifeless” in his Los Angeles-area home in January, law enforcement sources told TMZ at the time. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner later said no foul play had been suspected.The medical examiner’s office ultimately ruled his death an accident, according t
  
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• BBB warns of 'big ticket item' scams on Facebook Marketplace

  24-06-2023 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning online shoppers to be careful after an increase in Facebook Marketplace scams, especially for big-ticket items like used cars and RVs.The BBB said the first warning sign is a seller trying to get your money upfront."You wire or you use one of these third-party money apps and you never receive the car, and you are out the money," the BBB's Paula Fleming told Nexstar's WPRI. Is the ‘beer before liquor…’
  
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• 20 richest people under 40

  24-06-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Money brings power, and those who are wealthy—particularly billionaires—can have a lot of power in shaping our world. Those who lead businesses naturally have an influence on the way businesses work. They can also affect the global economy and its ability to thrive, not just with the success of their companies, but also by working with government leaders to help shape policy.The wealthy can also use their vast resources to advance their interests. If they're interested in
  
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• Why no living people appear on US postage stamps

  24-06-2023 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - With the ascension of King Charles III to the British throne, some commentators have made much of the fact that the new stamp bearing his image features the king without a crown.This is a major break with a tradition that began in 1840 with the world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, which featured the reigning monarch, Queen Victoria, wearing her crown.The 1847 George Washington 10-cent stamp. Bettmann via Getty Images
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• Best draft pick for each NBA team

  24-06-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The NBA draft is a seminal moment for many incoming players. Putting aside competitive stakes, each young athlete's life is irreversibly altered by the fame and fortune that comes with being an NBA player. The exorbitant contract values ensure these players almost never have to worry about personal finances. Plus, these young guns get to play alongside some of their basketball idols for a living. With these high stakes, it's easy to see why the draft is so revered. Likewise, the
  
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• 9 unusual things confiscated by TSA

  24-06-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The Transportation Security Administration usually shuffles airline passengers' clothing, laptops, and shoes with little to no contention. According to the TSA, 5.5 million carry-on bags go through its security checks every day. Flagged items tend to be oversized bottles of liquids, gels, aerosols, lighters, or sharp objects.But occasionally, TSA gets an item that would shock even the most seasoned agent. These items go through screening and come out somewhere unique: Insta
  
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• Organization raises funds for New Mexico teen battling cancer

  24-06-2023 06:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's a battle every day for one New Mexico teen as she continues a fight against various diagnoses. Those diagnoses has forced her to miss out on a lot of things other teens get to do. Now, one organization is working to give her some time away from her weekly appointments.14-year-old, Natalie Rimel loves playing with her animals and enjoys a good card game. Even through her battle with cancer, she remains strong which has also kept those she loves motivated.Story conti
  
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• Chance Fire leaves some Ruidoso residents on edge

  24-06-2023 05:42 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Chance Fire, burning three miles northwest of Ruidoso, has some residents on edge even as crews have contained forward progress. The fire broke out around noon on June 23 near Chance Loop. It's in the area of homes and a popular hiking area some three miles from the village center. "It's kinda, scary having any kind of fire, especially with the dry hot weather," said Alexis Bennet who spends summers in Ruidoso. New Mexico politicians concerned about gap
  
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• Philadelphia Eagles CB Zech McPhearson is in Van Tate's Sports Office

  24-06-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson is in Albuquerque this weekend, headlining the Schmac Athletic Camp. McPhearson is excited about sharing his knowledge with the campers, who range in grades 1-12.Former NMSU baseball star called up by Pittsburgh Pirates"I'm all for giving out knowledge and helping these kids," said McPhearson. "I want everybody here to be able to, somewhat, experience what I've been through in my career. Last year we had a reall
  
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• New Mexico governor issues statement ahead of the anniversary of the overturn of Roe v. Wade

  24-06-2023 05:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade which is Saturday. Governor Grisham said in part that her administration would continue to move forward with initiatives that support the well-being of families and protect women's health. The statement also talked about how many women are forced to travel to New Mexico to receive care. New Mexico representativ
  
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• World Refugee Day to be celebrated at Civic Plaza in Albuquerque on Saturday

  24-06-2023 04:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuqurerque's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs has invited the public to Civic Plaza Saturday to help celebrate World Refugee Day. The day is designated by the United Nations to honor refugees from around the world. Film festival aimed at children and their father figures to be held June 24 & 25This year's celebration will feature multi-cultural performances from Afghan, Ukrainian, and African dancers, a fashion show, and food from around the wor
  
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• Uber code provided for New Mexico United game on June 24

  24-06-2023 04:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County's Take a Ride on Us Program is offering 1,300 free Uber rides Saturday for the New Mexico United game. The ride can be redeemed starting at noon and ending at midnight. Former NMSU baseball star called up by Pittsburgh PiratesThose needing a ride can get it by using the code GOUNITED. Each code can be used for two rides per person and will take ten dollars off per ride. The code does not cover a tip and cannot be used for Uber Eats.
  
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• Film festival aimed at children and their father figures to be held June 24 & 25

  24-06-2023 04:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new film festival aimed at helping children and their father figures is making its way to New Mexico this weekend. The Daddying Film Festival and Forum started as a virtual event last year but expanded to Albuquerque and Santa Fe this year. Sunport seeks new artists for ‘World Class Art CollectionThe idea behind the festival and forum is to help children express through video how they feel about they have, or wish they had, with their father figures.
  
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• Rio Rancho woman accused of embezzling more than $16K from elementary school

  24-06-2023 03:39 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Rio Rancho woman is facing felony charges for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from an elementary school. Felisha Rabadanov was the president of the Maggie Cordova Parent Teacher organization until 2021.Albuquerque man facing numerous burglary charges makes court appearanceAfter resigning, she is accused of keeping a debit card attached to a PTO account. She is then accused of using it for several personal expenses including a hotel and Miami Heat
  
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• Albuquerque man facing numerous burglary charges makes court appearance

  24-06-2023 02:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –An Albuquerque man arrested more than 10 times in the last five years made his first court appearance today. Police say Marc Ray Lujan burglarized multiple businesses and caused thousands in damages.  Suspects on the run after shooting Albuquerque school custodian33-year-old Marc Ray Lujan was in court Friday facing charges including commercial burglary, larceny, and taking a motor vehicle. Lujan allegedly targeted more than seven local businesses since
  
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• Video: New Mexico State Police officer sprayed with bear mace on Route 66

  24-06-2023 02:36 via krqe.com
  
  TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – Every New Mexico State Police officer who patrols the interstate probably has some wild stories to tell but not many of them can say they've been bear maced.
  Officer: Hey ma'am, I'm just here to help you out.
  Suspect: No. I will bear spray you.
  Officer: No, I don't want to get bear sprayed.
  Suspect: I didn't think you did, so go back to your car. Four juveniles escape from Albuquerque treatment facilityThat's no empty threat as a woman walking along a dar
  
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• Suspects on the run after shooting Albuquerque school custodian

  24-06-2023 02:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Kennedy middle school employee believed to be a school custodian is in the hospital after he was shot by a group of people he caught trespassing on school grounds Friday morning.Some neighbors who live near the middle school on Lomas and Tomasita street, say they are on high alert. “It is very very scary to think that now you are even afraid to go walk your dog, because people do a lot of walking around here,” said Michael K. who lives across t
  
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• Two quarterbacks standing out in Lobos offseason

  24-06-2023 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM football team has had its fair share of struggles on offense over the last few years. Inconsistency at the quarterback position has led to the Lobos to the worst offense in college football, but there is a new sense of optimism heading into 2023. Former NMSU baseball star called up by Pittsburgh PiratesThe Lobos offense is full of new faces and led by new offensive coordinator Brian Vincent. The former UAB interim head coach brought his quarterback,
  
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• How many people are appealing their speed camera tickets in Albuquerque?

  24-06-2023 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Since the speed cameras started going up in Albuquerque last year, the city has sent out more than 70,000 tickets; but how many people are appealing them?Most people either pay the tickets or ignore them.However, a small percentage fight them.Man calls on city of Albuquerque to slow down drivers after crashes onto his propertySo far this month, the City of Albuquerque has issued more than 3,200 speeding citations from the cameras placed around the city. Last
  
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• Strong winds continue high fire danger through the evening

  24-06-2023 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  Strong winds and dry air will keep a high fire danger across New Mexico through Friday evening. Breezy afternoon winds stick around this weekend as temperatures keep climbing.
  A very active weather day across New Mexico Friday with strong winds creating a high fire danger, more hot temperatures and scattered showers and storms in the eastern half of the state. Winds won't die down until after sunset, so the high fire danger continues for the next few hours. The showers and storms in eastern New
  
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• Steven Milam named first-team All-American

  24-06-2023 00:52 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's ranked top high school baseball player is continuing to generate national attention. On Friday it was announced that Centennial infielder Steven "Monster" Milam was named first-team high school All-American by Perfect Game USA. Sandia senior named Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the YearThe Gatorade New Mexico Player of the Year led the state in hits (52), RBIs (50), slugging percentage (1.313), and runs (65) while slashing .627/.742/1.313.
  
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• Former NMSU baseball star called up by Pittsburgh Pirates

  24-06-2023 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Another NMSU Aggie has been called up to the show. The Pittsburgh Pirates officially selected the contract of infielder Nick Gonzales on Friday. The Enchantment will head into Lubbock and TBT as a 4 seedGonzales, the 7th overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft, is the 5th ranked prospect in the Pirates organization and has had a solid outing in AAA-Indianapolis this year. 57 games into the 2023 season, Gonzales slashed .257/.370/.450 and racked up 27 RBI.Gonzales will m
  
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• Sandia senior named Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year

  24-06-2023 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gatorade New Mexico Girls Soccer Player of the Year award was announced on Friday. This year the honor went to Sandia senior Jordan Candelaria. Top New Mexican players selected in the NBA DraftDuring her senior season with the Matadors, Candelaria racked up 26 goals and 15 assists. She helped lead Sandia to the state quarterfinals with a 14-6-2 record and participated in the High School All-American Game in December.While her high school career has come
  
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• Live updates | Titan's catastrophic implosion likely killed 5 occupants instantly, experts say

  24-06-2023 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  Follow along for live updates on the submersible that imploded deep in the Atlantic Ocean, killing all five people aboard during a voyage down to the Titanic shipwreck.
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  TITAN'S CATASTROPIC IMPLOSION LIKELY KILLED 5 OCCUPANTS INSTANTLY
  Experts say the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion that likely killed its pilot and four passengers instantly amid the intense water pressure in the deep North Atlantic.
  Maritime researchers called an implosion the worst possible outcome of all
  
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• Live updates | Titan passengers likely asked to sign liability waivers to acknowledge voyage's risks

  24-06-2023 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  Follow along for live updates on the submersible that imploded deep in the Atlantic Ocean, killing all five people aboard during a voyage down to the Titanic shipwreck.
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  TITAN PASSENGERS LIKELY SIGNED WAIVERS TO ACKNOWLEDGE RISK
  The four passengers who died this week when the Titan imploded were most likely asked to sign liability waivers.
  One of the waivers, signed by a person who planned to go on an OceanGate expedition, required passengers to acknowledge risks involved with the trip on the
  
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