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• United signs former USL champion to 25 day contract

  30-06-2023 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United has added some depth for at least the next few weeks. The club announced the signing of midfielder Nicky Hernandez to a 25 day contract on Friday. Daniel Bruce thriving in new role with NM UnitedHernadez comes to United after spending the 2022 season with USL Championship winner San Antonio FC. Last season he appeared in 24 contests and was among the team's leaders in assists with five.
  "I am excited to welcome a player of Nicky's quality i
  
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• Albuquerque man takes plea deal in 2020 murder

  30-06-2023 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of helping his brother murder another man took a plea deal Friday afternoon. Brandon Candleria pled guilty to second-degree murder and shooting at an occupied building. Albuquerque movie theater shooting suspect appears in courtCandelaria, along with his brother Steven Candelaria, shot at an apartment building near Louisiana and Gibson back in November 2020 killing Luciano Montoya Jr. Steven Candelaria was found guilty of second-degree murder a
  
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• Fewer New Mexicans receiving water that meets health standards, according to a report

  30-06-2023 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new report from the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) says that recently a lower number of New Mexicans are receiving water that meets health standards. In fiscal year 2023, around 90% of New Mexicans had safe and healthy water in their taps. But just three years prior, that percentage was close to 100%, data from the LFC shows. But it's important to know that there's likely a positive reason the number has dropped. New Mexico fines Texas oil company o
  
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• Inmate dies Friday morning at TDCJ prison in Gatesville

  30-06-2023 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) – A 37-year-old woman died Friday morning while incarcerated at the Lane Murray Unit in Gatesville, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed.The department identified the deceased woman as Elizabeth Hagerty. Staff found her unresponsive and initiated life-saving measures before she was pronounced dead at 12:48 a.m., according to a department spokesperson.The cause of death is still pending and an investigation is underway.Story continues below:Local: What’s
  
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• 'Topes selling Berm tickets early for Mariachi's Lowrider Night

  30-06-2023 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The berm at Isotopes Park is officially open! Due to the demand of Saturday's Mariachi's Lowrider Night, the Albuquerque Isotopes are selling Berm tickets on Thursday. Usually, Berm tickets are held until the day of the game. Isotopes to host six themed game nightsThe game against the El Paso Chihuahuas will include a Lowrider Bobblehead giveaway and a Lowrider Car Display. Berm tickets are selling for $9 and are available at the Isotopes box office or onlin
  
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• Where can you get the best boba tea in New Mexico?

  30-06-2023 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – From milk tea to fruit tea, hot or cold, and with a variety of flavors, boba tea comes in many forms. And with all of the boba options in New Mexico, there is something for every palate.Based on Google reviews, KRQE News 13 compiled a list of some New Mexico spots that offer boba tea – all of which have at least 4.5 stars and 100 reviews on Google. Here are some places to check out:*The following lists are based on Google reviews and KRQE viewer input Who has
  
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• New Mexico sees fewer youth entering the Juvenile Justice System

  30-06-2023 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Throughout New Mexico, police who run into troubled and criminal youth can send them to the state's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) Juvenile Justice System. A new report shows that fewer and fewer youth have been entering the system. For those that do enter, the state has been moving towards rehabilitation rather than punishment.In New Mexico, children who break the law are often sent down a different path than adult criminals. Some youth &n
  
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• FBI doubles reward offered for Laguna Pueblo case

  30-06-2023 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has doubled the amount of cash they're offering as a reward for information leading to a conviction in an ongoing death investigation. In 2022, the FBI offered $5,000 for info regarding the death of Mona Renee Vallo, from the Laguna Pueblo. The agency says her body shows evidence of a hit-and-run crash. New Mexico stocks up on sandbags for flood-prone burn scarsThe FBI is now offering $10,000 for info that leads t
  
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• 'Doesn't represent our family's values': San Marcos couple sues over historical balcony tied to KKK

  30-06-2023 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) --- A couple in San Marcos is suing the city over a century old metal balcony on their home. On the balcony is the initial of a previous homeowner who had historical ties to the Ku Klux Klan.
  The letter "Z" is at the center of the lawsuit. Kristy Money and her husband Rolf Straubhaar are taking on the City of San Marcos and its Director of Planning and Development Services.
  "It doesn't represent our family's values," Money said.
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• Procession honoring first responders stops in Albuquerque

  30-06-2023 21:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday, the Albuquerque Ambulance Service hosted the National EMS Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride during the Albuquerque stop of the bike ride.
  Story continues below:Local: What’s happening around New Mexico June 30 – July 6Crime: Missing hot air balloon and food truck found among stolen cars in New MexicoNew Mexico: Parts of Cochiti Lake closed for 4th of July weekendAlbuquerque: Albuquerque native wins prestigious food
  
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• Steel Bender Brewyard gets recognized at 'best beer marketing awards'

  30-06-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This is Steel Bender's third year being recognized at the annual Craft Beer Marketing Awards "Crushies". The CBMAS was developed to recognize and award the very best marketing in the brewing industry across the world.Calling Albuquerque musicians: The Sunport is looking for live musicThis year, Steel Bender won Gold for The Americas in the Best Can Design/Printed Cans for their 'Mañana Hazy IPA' can. This is an annual campaign that we started in 2019,
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosting July teens nights

  30-06-2023 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The sun is hot, school is out, and lots of fun things are happening in the community. The city of Albuquerque is bringing back July teen nights. Los Alamos hosts 16th annual ScienceFest, ‘Energy’These free, safe events give kids ages 12-18 a great activity on a Friday night. Registration is open starting Friday, June 30, for the Pool Party Luau at Sunport Pool on July 7th from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The event is free but registration is required.
  
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• Photos of Meow Wolf's "The Real Unreal" are real

  30-06-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  GRAPEVINE, TX (KRQE) - We're finally getting our first look at Meow Wolf's new permanent art installation in Texas. "The Real Unreal" will open to the public of Grapevine, TX on July 14, 2023.Meow Wolf Grapevine, TX
  The fourth Meow Wolf exhibition (joining The House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, Convergence Station in Denver, CO, and Omega Mart in Las Vegas, NV on the Meow Wolf roster) is made out of a storyline conceived by sci-fi and fantasy author LaShawn Wanak. According to a press release,
  
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• Strong storms east, dry and sunny west

  30-06-2023 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  Dry air has arrived to western New Mexico, pushing cloud coverage farther east/southeast. Plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures, and dry air will persist west of the Central Mountain Chain. To the east, plentiful moisture combining with a weak disturbance will allow strong to severe storms to form this afternoon and evening.The strongest and most severe storms will be located in southeastern Colorado/West Texas, but an isolated severe storm or two is possible in far east/northeastern New Mexico.
  
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• Here's how to keep cool and stay safe during a heat wave

  30-06-2023 20:54 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Scorching heat across the U.S. already has caused more than a dozen deaths in Texas alone and led to mounting misery for millions of people from the Pacific Northwest to the South.And the official end of summer is still months away.No sweat: How to get the most out of your swamp coolerHere’s a guide on how to keep cool and stay safe in the punishing temperatures as the latest heat wave ravaging the country spreads east.
  Heat kills more Americans than any other weathe
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to life plus 42 years for 2018 murder

  30-06-2023 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Stephen Paschall, the man convicted in a 2018 murder, was sentenced to life in prison plus 42 years on Friday. Paschall was found guilty in December of first-degree murder for drugging and killing Larry Phillips in March of 2018. New Mexico ranks as one of the least independent states in 2023 Paschall and Kevin Geier drugged and kidnapped Larry Phillips. According to court documents, they drove him to Lost Horizon off of I-40 where Paschall sh
  
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• Teachers to get extra pay in Senate property tax plan

  30-06-2023 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Senate on Wednesday approved a $3.2 billion supplemental pay package for teachers as part of a constitutional amendment proposal they hope to send to the voters this November.The plan would provide a $2,000 check for full-time classroom teachers in districts with more than 20,000 students and a $6,000 check for teachers in districts with fewer than 20,000 students.The plan came as a last-minute amendment to the Senate's $18 billion property tax relief plan."We need
  
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• Portales mosque hit by vandals for fourth time in a week and a half

  30-06-2023 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on authorities to investigate a possible bias motive in the vandalism of a Mosque in Portales, New Mexico. CAIR is the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation.Missing hot air balloon and food truck found among stolen cars in New MexicoLast week, vandals broke into the Islamic Center and left thousands in damage. Ahmed Benssouda, who oversees the property, said the vandals ripped a Q
  
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• Muslim advocacy group calls on authorities to investigate for possible bias motive in Portales mosque vandalism

  30-06-2023 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on authorities to investigate a possible bias motive in the vandalism of a Mosque in Portales, New Mexico. CAIR is the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation.Missing hot air balloon and food truck found among stolen cars in New MexicoLast week, vandals broke in to the Islamic Center and left thousands in damage. Ahmed Benssouda, who oversees the property, said the vandals ripped a
  
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• Map shows which internet provider is fastest where you live

  30-06-2023 18:56 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Before you sign a contract and set up your wifi, you probably want to know what your options are. A map maintained by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) lets you examine which internet provider offers the fastest speed where you live.
  You start by typing in your address on the FCC's website. Then, a list of provider options pops up, plus the types of technology they have (like copper or fiber, for example), as well as their maximum advertised upload and download speeds
  
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• $924,895 awarded for New Mexico food assistance programs

  30-06-2023 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has just been awarded $924,895 to expand The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) throughout the state. The funds have been supplied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and will be used to support remote, rural, tribal, and low-income areas in New Mexico.The Human Services Department plans to expand the food assistance program by broadening mobile distribution options, making f
  
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• Bird strike damages Southwest plane landing at Burbank Airport

  30-06-2023 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – A Southwest Airlines plane sustained minor damage when it collided with a bird while landing at Hollywood Burbank Airport in California on Thursday.  The bird strike happened at around 2:15 p.m. as Southwest Flight 1422, which originated out of Las Vegas and was on its final approach to land, Burbank Airport Communications Manager Mike Christensen told Nexstar's KTLA.  Story continues below:Local: What’s happening around New Mexico June 30 – July 6Crime: Miss
  
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• When to go to a pet urgent care, emergency room for a summer injury

  30-06-2023 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's no surprise that it's blistering outside in Texas. But as we continue further into the summer months and pet safety remains top of mind, veterinarian specialists are warning pet owners on heat exhaustion and injuries to watch for and how to best care for their pets this summer.Thrive Pet Healthcare operates more than a dozen veterinarian clinics, urgent cares and emergency hospitals in the Austin area. Dr. Tony Coronado, Thrive Pet Healthcare's national director of eme
  
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• Los Alamos hosts 16th annual ScienceFest, 'Energy'

  30-06-2023 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Los Alamos is hosting its 16th annual ScienceFest, and this year, visitors can discover all things "Energy." The 2023 event will take place from July 7 to 18 and will feature hands-on activities where all ages can learn about the different forms of energy."Ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, the festival is well-timed for visitors to discover our historic destination and the behind-the-scenes stories. This year’s theme, &lsquo
  
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• New Mexico stocks up on sandbags for flood-prone burn scars

  30-06-2023 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – In preparation for summer rains and flooding, emergency officials in San Miguel County are helping residents stock up on sandbags. Over 18,000 sandbags have been delivered to Mora and San Miguel counties.Residents near the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon burn scar have voiced their worries that rain might continue to bring devastating floods. The good news is that the county already has thousands of sandbags and recently received more. New Mexico fines Texas oil comp
  
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• Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student debt forgiveness plan

  30-06-2023 16:41 via krqe.com
  
  The Supreme Court on Friday blocked the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan, stopping more than 40 million borrowers from receiving loan forgiveness and delivering a major defeat to one of the president’s key campaign promises.The high-stakes decision will limit President Biden's options to deliver on his commitment to cancel $10,000 of student loans for low- and middle-income borrowers. “The Secretary asserts that the HEROES Act grants him the authority to can
  
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• Eddy County Sheriff's Office warns of scam calls asking for money

  30-06-2023 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Eddy County Sheriff's Office wants to warn residents of scam calls that have been circulating. The caller claims to be associated with the sheriff's office and is telling community members that they have an active warrant for their arrest. How to keep your pets comfortable and safe on the 4th of JulyThings to Remember
  The sheriff's office will not call and request that you send money regarding a warrantAny caller requesting that you send a prepaid card n
  
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• The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn't want to make wedding websites for gay couples

  30-06-2023 16:29 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples.
  The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics. Smith had argued that the law violates her free speech rights.Smith's opponents warned that a win for her would allow a
  
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• Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin, of 'Little Miss Sunshine' fame, dies at 89

  30-06-2023 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in comedy and drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine," has died. He was 89.His sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony confirmed their father's death through the actor's publicist on Friday. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man," they said in a statement.FILE - Alan Arkin poses with the Oscar he won
  
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• Oscar-winner Alan Arkin, of 'Little Miss Sunshine' fame, dies at 89

  30-06-2023 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alan Arkin, the wry character actor who demonstrated his versatility in comedy and drama as he received four Academy Award nominations and won an Oscar in 2007 for "Little Miss Sunshine," has died. He was 89.His sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony confirmed their father's death through the actor's publicist on Friday. “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man," they said in a statement.FILE - Alan Arkin poses with the Oscar he won
  
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• Is the 2024 Wrangler the most capable vehicle in America? 

  30-06-2023 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  (Our Auto Expert) – The 2024 Jeep Wrangler has arrived, capturing the attention of adventure enthusiasts worldwide.
  Renowned for its off-road prowess and iconic design, the new Wrangler embraces its heritage while introducing groundbreaking features that push the boundaries of capability and innovation. With a range of advanced powertrains, enhanced safety features, and a commitment to sustainability, the 2024 Wrangler sets a new standard for the ultimate off-road experience.The 2024 Jeep
  
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• Photos: Coors Field covered in hail after Denver storm

  30-06-2023 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Hail pummeled Coors Field on Thursday as a severe thunderstorm rolled through the Denver metro area.The storm hit late in the afternoon, also bringing a heavy downpour that flooded roadways, including nearby Interstate 25 during rush-hour traffic.Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz, front, dives onto a hail-covered tarpaulin after a summer storm packing heavy rain, high winds and large hail swept over Coors Field, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Denver. Injured Rockies pitcher
  
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• Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian designer in gay wedding website case

  30-06-2023 16:06 via krqe.com
  
  The Supreme Court ruled Friday that Colorado cannot require an evangelical Christian web designer to provide same-sex wedding websites that she argued was in violation of her conscience.The court found that the state’s anti-discrimination law violates Lorie Smith’s free speech rights under the First Amendment by demanding that she create same-sex wedding websites if she wants to do so for opposite-sex unions.The decision narrows states’ ability to apply public accommodation law
  
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• Snoop Dogg-inspired Jack in the Box restaurant opens in California for limited time

  30-06-2023 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Welcome to Dogg in tha Box. May Snoop Dogg take your order?In celebration of their recent partnership, Jack in the Box announced that a Snoop Dogg-inspired pop-up restaurant will be open in Inglewood, California, until July 2.  A look inside the internal seating for Dogg in tha Box. (Jack in the Box)“Dogg in tha Box is the mash-up fans never knew they needed but will never forget, transporting them to what Jack in the Box would look like in the Snoopiverse,” a new
  
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• 'Burque Live' music series returns to Albuquerque

  30-06-2023 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local musicians will be showcasing their talents in Albuquerque over the holiday weekend. The "Burque Live" free music series will have artists performing in various locations throughout downtown.What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2023?The event kicks off Friday at 3 p.m. with a performance at JC's New York Pizza Department. For a full list of performers, times and locations, click here.
  
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• University of New Mexico Children's Hospital getting "Splash of Hope"

  30-06-2023 15:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thanks to a group of traveling artists, patients at the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital are getting a surprise that will make their time there, a little brighter. Jennifer Kean from UNM Children’s Hospital said the latest mural that was done by the nonprofit, Splashes of Hope, has made a huge impact on the hospital.
  The first mural was done in the Children’s Heart Center in 2005 and now rooms throughout the hospital are filled w
  
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• Should ketchup be kept in the refrigerator or pantry? Heinz weighs in

  30-06-2023 15:31 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Do you keep your ketchup in the refrigerator or the kitchen pantry? Heinz is trying to settle a heated online debate."FYI: Ketchup. goes. in. the. Fridge!!!" the official Heinz UK Twitter posted Tuesday.The company also posted a poll asking people to weigh in on where they store their ketchup. On Thursday night, the poll had nearly 12,000 votes, with 62.4% of people voting to keep ketchup in the fridge. Which New Mexico brewery is the best according to Yelp?Several Twi
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Officer-involved shooting, Former priest charged, Storms to east, Stolen items found, 'Burque Live' returns

  30-06-2023 14:55 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Albuquerque native wins prestigious food award for his book on breadAlbuquerque man already facing jail time wracks up new chargesWhat’s happening around New Mexico June 30 – July 6New Mexico State Police investigating fatal shooting of bicyclist near Silver CityAPD asking for help finding April murder suspectNew Mexico fines Texas oil company over $40 million for allegedly skirting state rulesSupreme Court will rule on student debt relief FridayThe US flies nucl
  
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• Weekend storms and severe weather in eastern New Mexico

  30-06-2023 14:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Skies are partly cloudy in the Valley and eastern New Mexico, and light, scattered showers are pushing northeast across the plains. Western New Mexico is chilly and clear. Clouds will clear out of the Valley by mid-morning. Showers will continue across eastern New Mexico during the morning, until afternoon storms develop. Isolated storms will push eastward through the northeast highlands, far east plains, and southeast plains. Strong and severe storms will be possib
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico June 30 – July 6

  30-06-2023 14:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from June 30 – July 6.Albuquerque
  June 30 – July 1 – Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Albuquerque – Visit this unique and unusual cocktail experience. Guests will hear four pieces from Edgar Allan Poe historians. There will also be four cocktails for each guest. Guests must be 21 and over.
  June 30 – July 3 – Istopes Games – Isotopes take on El Paso. Each night will be a promo-
  
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• Will the wildfire smoke stick around all summer?

  30-06-2023 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - It’s not uncommon for the U.S. to be impacted by wildfire smoke during the summer, even if those fires are in a different state or country. But, barely a month into summer, multiple states have been blanketed in apocalyptic-like smoke that caused hazy skies and poor air quality - sometimes for days at a time. Unfortunately, these waves of smoke likely aren’t going away any time soon. The smoke is coming from Canada, with fires in Quebec and Ontario causing much
  
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• Gen Zers make 'difficult' employees, managers say

  30-06-2023 14:16 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Three-quarters of bosses find Generation Z workers a trifle difficult, a corporate survey has found. A poll of 1,344 managers and business leaders by ResumeBuilder.com found that 74 percent consider Gen Z employees more challenging than older staffers.  Pressed for specifics, employers did not mince words. “They think they’re better than you, smarter than you, more capable than you, and they will tell you to your face,” said Akpan Ukeme, head o
  
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• Supreme Court will rule on student debt relief Friday

  30-06-2023 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Supreme Court will release its final decisions of the term Friday morning, handing down rulings on student debt relief and a free speech case involving same-sex wedding websites.The last decisions will cap a term that has already included the gutting of affirmative action in college admissions alongside a string of victories for the left on the Voting Rights Act, a Biden-era immigration policy and federal elections.Here’s what to know with th
  
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• One dead, two injured in officer-involved shooting with Albuquerque police

  30-06-2023 13:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One suspect is dead and two bystanders were injured after an officer-involved shooting with Albuquerque police Thursday night.
  Police say around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to Lomas and San Pedro for reports of a stabbing at a McDonald's drive thru. While officers were investigating they received reports of a man nearby waving a knife around and found the suspect at a nearby bus stop.
  APD says when they approached, the suspect attempted to stab
  
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• APD: One dead, two injured in police shooting

  30-06-2023 13:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One suspect is dead and two bystanders were injured after an officer-involved shooting with Albuquerque police Thursday night.
  Police say around 9:30 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to Lomas and San Pedro for reports of a stabbing at a McDonald's drive-thru. While officers were investigating they received reports of a man nearby waving a knife around and found the suspect at a nearby bus stop.
  APD says the suspect attempted to stab other people at the bu
  
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• Kangaroo injured after jumping from car on Kansas interstate

  30-06-2023 13:39 via krqe.com
  
  BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. (WDAF) – Police in Kansas have located the owners of a young kangaroo after they believe a driver hit the animal on an interstate Wednesday night.Officers from the Bonner Springs and Edwardsville police departments found the injured kangaroo hiding in tall grass near I-435 and Kansas Highway 32 in Kansas City, Kansas, around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. More info released on dogs that killed Roswell zoo animalsPolice originally believed the animal was a wallaby. The owner lat
  
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• Texas abortion ban led to almost 10,000 additional live births

  30-06-2023 13:36 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A research paper published on Thursday linked 9,799 additional live births in Texas to an abortion ban that the state passed in 2021, confirming what researchers had expected to happen after the bill was passed.The Texas Legislature passed a bill in September of 2021 that effectively banned abortions about 5 to 6 weeks after a woman's last menstrual cycle.While researchers generally expect abortions to drop and live births to rise after an anti-abortion measure is passed, the extent
  
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• Sriracha prices soar amid ongoing supply shortage linked to droughts

  30-06-2023 12:13 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Bottles of Huy Fong Sriracha are going for as much as $70 on some sites amid a shortage of the popular hot sauce linked to ongoing droughts.A single 28-ounce bottle is being listed by one eBay seller for nearly $70, while a two-pack of 17-ounce bottles is going on Amazon for around $100 or more from some merchants.
  Other brands' iterations of the sauce on the sites are notably less expensive, but prices for Huy Fong's authentic version are being driven up by the an ongoing shor
  
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• Bed Bath & Beyond name lives on! Overstock.com buys rights and assumes name

  30-06-2023 11:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Bed & Bath & Beyond will live on, online at least, after Overstock.com acquired the bankrupt retail chain’s intellectual property assets for $21.5 million.The online retailer Overstock.com is dumping its name online and will become Bed & Bath & Beyond, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year. Overstock.com's CEO Jonathan Johnson told The Associated Press in a phone interview on Thursday that the company is considering changing its corporate na
  
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• Storms possible in parts of eastern New Mexico Friday

  30-06-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Drier air will briefly push into much of New Mexico Friday. Storm chances return for parts of the state this weekend.
  Scattered showers and storms once again developed Thursday afternoon. Storms today have been a little farther east than previous days, bringing storms to the eastern plains of New Mexico. A few showers ands storms may linger across northeast New Mexico overnight.
  A westerly wind will bring in drier air to most of the state Friday. This will leave the main thunderstorm chance in n
  
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