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• NM United wins 2nd straight, beating rival El Paso 1-0

  02-07-2023 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE) -- New Mexico United keeps their momentum, after a 2-1 win at home over Colorado Springs, as the Black and Yellow beat rival El Paso on the road, 1-0.
  El Paso beat NM United in their last meeting in Albuquerque, 1-0, but this time around, a close game would end in NM United's favor, as Santi Moar netted a go-ahead goal in the 89th minute.Story continues below:Local: What’s happening around New Mexico June 30 – July 6Crime: Missing hot air balloon and food truc
  
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• 10 states plan to sue EPA over wood-burning stoves standards

  02-07-2023 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys general from 10 states plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying its failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves has allowed the continued sale of appliances that could worsen pollution.That means programs that encourage people to trade in older stoves and other wood-burning appliances, such as forced-air furnaces, haven't necessarily improved air quality, the states say. Native New Mexico plant nam
  
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• NMSP: Man dies after officer-involved shooting in Taos

  02-07-2023 22:28 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) are investigating an officer-involved shooting. It involved the Taos Police Department (PD) and Taos Pueblo PD in the 200 block of Siler Road in Taos.
  NMSP said around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Taos PD was called to the area for a trespassing report. An officer allegedly encountered Lance Aguilar, 26, and a woman, 29.Cities with the most expensive homes in New MexicoAguilar shot an officer, NMSP reported. In response, a Taos Pueblo officer that
  
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• Man charged for killing father in Albuquerque

  02-07-2023 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man has been arrested for murdering his father. The victim was discovered Saturday in northwest Albuquerque.
  Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said they were called to the 4300 block of Grande Drive NW on Saturday where they found a man identified as Joseph Banuelos Sr, 55. He had stab wounds and had died.
  Neighbors reportedly told police they heard a disturbance overnight and saw Banuelos Sr's son, Joseph Banuelos Jr, yelling in the middle of the street, whi
  
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• Powerball jackpot surpasses half a billion dollars: Can you increase your winning odds?

  02-07-2023 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - For just the second time this year, a Powerball jackpot worth more than half a billion dollars is up for grabs after no ticket matched all six winning numbers drawn Saturday night. Numbers drawn were 4, 17, 35, 49, 61, and Powerball 8. Ahead of the next drawing, set for Monday night, Powerball officials say the jackpot has reached an estimated $522 million. This is now the second-largest Powerball jackpot of 2023. A Washington woman won a jackpot worth $754.6 million i
  
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• There's a wrong way to eat a hot dog, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says

  02-07-2023 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Americans are expected to eat roughly 150 million hot dogs on July 4th — and many of those Americans will be doing it wrong, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC), a trade association established by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) in 1994, has long celebrated all varieties of hot dogs and condiments. But there’s one topping the NHDSC just can’t tolerate, and the council is making its fee
  
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• Service charge vs. tip: What's the difference?

  02-07-2023 17:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As restaurants feel pressure to add surcharges to diners' tabs to make ends meet, you may see a few unfamiliar fees on your next bill.
  It might be labeled a "living wage fee," which helps the restaurant better pay staff that don't traditionally receive tips. Some businesses have added a health care surcharge to help cover the cost of offering employees benefits. Some restaurants added service charges to cover COVID-related costs, such as PPE. More rarely you might encounter som
  
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• Walgreens expects to close 150 US stores, CFO says

  02-07-2023 17:09 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Dozens of Walgreens locations in the U.S. will likely close as the pharmacy retail chain continues to undergo cost-saving initiatives. The company expects to close 150 stores in the U.S. and another 300 in the U.K., executive vice president and global chief financial officer James Kehoe said during last week’s third-quarter earnings call with investors. Walgreens hasn’t announced what stores will be closing or when closures could begin, and the company has yet t
  
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• Video: Crack found in North Carolina roller coaster, ride closed until further notice

  02-07-2023 15:51 via krqe.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) - A Charlotte, North Carolina amusement park has closed its tallest roller coaster after someone spotted an apparent crack in one of its support beams.In a statement, Carowinds said Fury 325 – advertised as the world's tallest and fastest giga roller coaster – was closed Friday after park personnel became aware of a crack at the top of a steel support pillar.(Shared with WNCN)
  A giga coaster is a type of roller coaster with a height or drop of at leas
  
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• 25 animals that are illegal to own as pets in the US

  02-07-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - If you've ever dreamed of following in the footsteps of a Disney princess and having a pet squirrel or tiger as a sidekick, you might have to settle for a simple dog or cat instead.There are many animals that are illegal to own as pets in the U.S., though few are universally outlawed. Instead, rules typically vary state by state.The top most-banned animals tend to be large or overtly dangerous ones, like bears, big cats, or venomous snakes and spiders. However, there are many other r
  
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• 2 dead, 28 injured after Baltimore block party shooting: police

  02-07-2023 15:03 via krqe.com
  
  BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore on Sunday — killing two people, wounding 28 and leaving an extensive crime scene that marred the U.S. holiday weekend, police said. Three of the wounded were in critical condition.Baltimore Police Department Acting Commissioner Richard Worley told reporters there were a total of 30 victims during a press conference at the scene.The shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. at a block party in the Brooklyn Homes area in th
  
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• What is a 'pig butchering' online dating scam?

  02-07-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A "love at first swipe" cost a Philadelphia woman nearly $500,000.Shreya Datta explains she was matched with a guy on the dating app Hinge — they bonded and realized they shared a lot in common including investing.The person she was communicating with recommended she put her cash into Coinbase and change it to cryptocurrency. After a lot of money transfers into what Datta thought was a legitimate site, some of the guy's fishy behavior caug
  
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• Fourth of July cookouts won't be as expensive compared to last year, new study says

  02-07-2023 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Fourth of July cookouts will be more affordable this year compared to 2022, according to a new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation.Families are expected to pay $67.73 to host a cookout on Independence Day, a 3% decrease from last year but still 14% higher than prices from two years ago. There’s a wrong way to eat a hot dog, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says“The slight downward direction in the cost of a cookout doesn’t counter the dramatic incr
  
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• The top 18 roasters in America ranked, according to the US Coffee Championships

  02-07-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - For many coffee aficionados, knowing the area's best coffee roaster is as essential as having the best coffee equipment. After all, great beans are where the magic starts.To make sure your espresso machine is juiced by the very best, Home Grounds pulled data from the 2023 U.S. Coffee Championships and found the top 18 roasters across the country. Each roaster was ranked by an overall score, which aggregated data across various categories, including a pre-roasting
  
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• Albuquerque sees community center enrollment increase and wants it to continue

  02-07-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They took a hit during the pandemic: Now, the City of Albuquerque is looking to increase its outreach across its 22 community centers.Referred to by some as a hidden gem, the city’s community center does more than just helping serve kids, adults and families in need. The city said since the pandemic, its community centers are starting to bounce back. Albuquerque’s greenhouse hopes to get more community involvement“In the last year, we
  
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• City of Albuquerque implements new cameras to tackle theft problem

  02-07-2023 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque announced its next step in a growing issue. They are trying to address the shoplifting problem in the city.A House Bill 234 passed in the legislative session aimed at tackle retail crime is now in effect.   Portales mosque hit by vandals for fourth time in a week and a halfThe punishment for those caught shoplifting anything more than $500 is a felony.The new law now makes it to that if someone continues to steal, the value
  
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• One flown to hospital after Valencia County rollover

  02-07-2023 04:44 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Friday night, Valencia County Fire Department and New Mexico State Police responded to a rollover crash on Manzano Expressway.Officials said one person was ejected from the vehicle and flown to a local hospital with serious injuries. Advocates gather to speak about missing Indigenous people and challengesKRQE reached out to the Valencia County Fire Department to see what caused the accident and about the person who was ejected. They said the sheriff's departm
  
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• Wynton Bernard returns to the Isotopes

  02-07-2023 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2021 and 2022 Isotopes fan favorite is back with the team. Wynton Bernard rejoined the Isotopes on Friday and made his first start with the team this season on Saturday.Following his standout 2022 campaign that resulted in his first-ever Major League playing time, Bernard began 2023 with the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He spent the entirety of the season with AAA Buffalo and was released on Wednesday. Within a few hours, he was picked up by the Rocki
  
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• Gallup police search for Walmart stabbing suspect

  02-07-2023 04:24 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Gallup police are looking for a suspect in Friday's stabbing. It reportedly happened at Walmart.According to police, a little before 11:30 in the morning, they were called out to a male that was stabbed in the chest area.The victim was a man from Las Cruces. He allegedly told police that he was walking to the bathroom when Waylon Murphy, 33, of Albuquerque, ran up behind him and stabbed him in the chest. Portales mosque hit by vandals for fourth time in a week and a h
  
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• Former NMSU Coach Greg Heiar lands new head coaching job

  02-07-2023 03:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former NMSU Head Coach Greg Heiar is back into coaching. Following his firing from NMSU in February, Heiar was announced as the new coach of Mineral Area College in Missouri on Saturday.While Heiar's time at NMSU was brief, it was filled with controversy and scandal. The 2022-23 Aggies season included a deadly shooting involving a player, as well as sexual assault and hazing allegations. Mineral Area College addressed concerns and issues with the hire in a press re
  
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• Advocates gather to speak about missing Indigenous people and challenges

  02-07-2023 03:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Family of missing and murdered Indigenous women spoke Saturday on the challenges they face while seeking justice for their loved ones.The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women held a press conference to give another platform for family members to speak. Portales mosque hit by vandals for fourth time in a week and a halfOne of the speakers told her story about her sister who went missing in 2004. She called for more resources to be dedicated to the probl
  
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• NMSU officially joins Conference USA

  02-07-2023 02:40 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Aggies are finally in a football conference while all other sports have a new one. New Mexico State officially began a member of Conference USA at midnight on July 1.NMSU is one of four new schools to join the conference which brings the total number of full-member schools to nine. New revenue streams including television deals will bring in more money for the program which was ultimately a driving force for the change. From cup to paper: Santa Fe man cre
  
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• Police officer injured in shooting in Taos

  02-07-2023 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (AP) — An exchange of gunfire between a police officer and a suspect in Taos on Saturday wounded both and forced authorities to divert traffic along a main road in the tourist enclave, authorities said.Town manager Andrew Gonzales confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press that the officer and suspect were both taken to a hospital and that the suspect was likely to succumb to their injuries. Woman shot, killed at Belen Sonic, police sayHe declined to release more informati
  
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• San Juan County officials warn of fire danger

  02-07-2023 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The San Juan County Fire Department is asking people to be careful.They said, in the last week, they've battled 20 structure and wild fires. New Mexico students recognized for creating sustainable bioplastic using state stapleThe department said, besides one lightning strike fire, each of the fires they fought was preventable.Now the department went on to say that fireworks are okay but to be careful while using them and that open burning is not allowed.
  
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• Woman shot, killed at Belen Sonic, police say

  02-07-2023 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) -- Belen police are investigating a homicide at a restaurant. It happened Friday night.Officers responded to reports of gunshots just after 7 p.m. Friday night at the Sonic on Main Street.Officers found Lisa Swift-Bird, who had been shot in the chest. She died on the scene. Portales mosque hit by vandals for fourth time in a week and a halfPolice said just before the shooting a verbal argument had broke out.Donald Lewis, 25, of Belen, was charged with her murder. He was taken
  
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• Las Cruces Public School District picks new superintendent

  02-07-2023 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Las Cruces Public School District has selected its next superintendent. His name is Ignacio Ruiz.Ruiz is an assistant superintendent for the Clark County School District in Nevada and had previously worked as an assistant principal, principal, and director.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 Lak
  
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