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• State Department releases report on Afghanistan withdrawal; Biden, Trump administrations bear some failures

  03-07-2023 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- In a recently released State Department report, significant shortcomings were highlighted in the planning and execution of the Afghanistan War under both the Trump and Biden administrations. The report sheds light on critical aspects of the conflict, including the repercussions of a deal struck with the Taliban and the handover of Bagram Air Base to the Afghan government.White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says the report's findings reflect the administration's
  
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• World Seabird Day: Meet ABQ BioPark's laughing gulls

  03-07-2023 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday is the 5th Annual World Seabird Day. It's used to bring awareness to the last recorded sighting of the now-extinct great auk.The ABQ BioPark held a special event celebrating all sorts of seabirds with a particular focus on laughing gulls. New Mexico student immunization clinics starting July 8A BioPark employee elaborated on two long-term residents at the park named Sam and Bagel."Sam has actually been here for 26 years; his 27 birthday is coming up in Oct
  
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• Stargaze in Jemez Springs – Star Parties return for 2023

  03-07-2023 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – After a three-year break, Jemez Springs will, once again, host a series of Star Parties at the Jemez Historic Site. The events will take place on the third Saturday of each month – July 15, August 19, and September 16 – coinciding with the New Moon cycle, when the moon is dark, and when the stars are most visible. Mark your calendar: Solar eclipse will pass over New MexicoJuly 15 Star Party
  When? The July 15 Star Party will take place at the His
  
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• Gather ’round sisters: A ‘Hocus Pocus’ Lego set is coming

  03-07-2023 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.How to get the new ‘Hocus Pocus’ Lego setWhen “Hocus Pocus” was released in theaters on July 16, 1993, it fared poorly. It was an instant box office bomb, debuting at fourth place on the weekend box office charts. Critics disliked it too. Rotten Tomatoes has it at 38%, and Metacritic has it at 43 out of 100. And yet, it became an all-time great cult classic with a sequel released on Di
  
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• Santa Fe submits city audit after scrutiny and delay

  03-07-2023 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over a year behind schedule, the City of Santa Fe has submitted its audit of 2021 fiscal year finances. Next, the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor will review the filing.Last year, New Mexico's state auditor called out Santa Fe for being in financial "distress." Then-auditor Brian Colón expressed concern over $4 to $5 million that had not been reconciled by the usual audit deadline. Report: New Mexico border region lags in economic growthNow, Santa
  
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• US forest managers urge revelers to swap fireworks for Silly String, but some say not so fast

  03-07-2023 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (AP) – Smokey Bear said it best: “Only you can prevent wildfires.”Following in the footsteps of their famous mascot, U.S. Forest Service managers in the drought-stricken Southwest are urging people to swap their fireworks this Fourth of July for glow sticks, noisemakers and cans of red, white and blue Silly String.Not so fast, say some environmentalists. While it's worth encouraging folks not to use fireworks amid escalating wildfire danger, they say it's kind of sil
  
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• New Mexico History Museum presents Gustave Baumann's works for research

  03-07-2023 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) has made its substantial collection of the artist Gustave Baumann's works available to be studied. Painter and printmaker Baumann was born in Germany in 1881, moved to Santa Fe in 1918, and passed away in 1971.Many of Baumann's documents and photographs were donated to the NMHM by the Ann Baumann Trust in 2021. The NMHM has since developed finding aids for the collection on the New Mexico Archives Online website.
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• Asian auto parts factory coming to Santa Teresa in 2024

  03-07-2023 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An Asian auto-parts supplier will be building a factory in New Mexico's Santa Teresa Borderplex. The New Mexico Economic Development Department announced today the operation from the Taiwan-based Hota Industrial Manufacturing will be hiring 350 employees.Hota has signed an agreement for a 30-acre piece of land in the Westpark Industrial Park in Santa Teresa, NM. Construction is set to begin in 2024. Hota plans on investing $72 million in the state over the coming d
  
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• Former Santa Fe priest makes plea in sexual abuse case

  03-07-2023 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Santa Fe priest is accused of sexually abusing a minor. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.Daniel Balizan was arraigned in front of a federal judge this morning.He's accused of sexually abusing a minor from 2012 to 2022 while he was a priest of the Santa Maria de La Paz Catholic Church in Santa Fe. Who won the blood donation competition? Sandia v. Los Alamos LabBalizan is also facing two lawsuits, claiming he did the same thing to two other minors while a
  
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• Fort Stanton celebration returns this weekend

  03-07-2023 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  CAPITAN, N.M. (KRQE) – Fort Stanton Live is set to make a triumphant return to the fields, walkways, and buildings of Fort Stanton Historic Site (FSHS) on Saturday, July 8, marking its first appearance since 2019. The event, planned by Fort Stanton, Inc. with support from FSHS, promises a day filled with living history, demonstrations, lectures, tours, music, and delectable food.Story continues below:Local: List: Fourth of July events around New MexicoSports: Former NMSU Coach Greg He
  
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• Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie for its map depicting South China Sea

  03-07-2023 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Vietnam has banned the yet-to-be-released “Barbie” film from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that depicted China’s claimed territory in the South China Sea. State-run media outlet Tuoi Tre newspaper reported on Monday that the country’s film department had banned the movie because the map labeled as Chinese territory parts of the sea that Vietnam claims as its own, calling it “offending.” China uses a nine-dash, U-shap
  
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• Pedestrian critically injured in northwest Albuquerque crash

  03-07-2023 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a critical-injury crash at Paseo del Norte and Eagle Ranch in northwest Albuquerque. Drivers are advised to avoid the area between Paseo del Norte and Paradise on Eagle Ranch. New Mexico State Police pulls over drunk driver on his way to rehabTraffic is also being affected at westbound Paseo near Coors Boulevard. According to the police, a pedestrian was critically injured in the accident. No further details
  
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• Fatal pedestrian crash in northwest Albuquerque investigated as homicide

  03-07-2023 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday afternoon, July 3, the Albuquerque Police Department was called out to investigate a critical-injury crash involving a pedestrian at Paseo del Norte and Eagle Ranch in northwest Albuquerque. The pedestrian has died as a result of the crash and now, detectives are investigating the crash as a homicide. New Mexico State Police pulls over drunk driver on his way to rehabDrivers are advised to avoid the area between Paseo del Norte and Paradise on Eagl
  
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• ABQ Police: Man ran over for 'brandishing' gun

  03-07-2023 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday afternoon, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) was called out to investigate a critical-injury crash involving a pedestrian at Paseo del Norte and Eagle Ranch in northwest Albuquerque. Now, officials are saying it appears to be a "justifiable homicide." New Mexico State Police pulls over drunk driver on his way to rehabAPD stated they responded to a crash call around 1 p.m. where they found a man pinned under a vehicle. He died due to his injur
  
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• Your guide to locally-grown food in Albuquerque

  03-07-2023 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Whether you're looking for fresher food with more nutrients or just want to support the local economy, Albuquerque has a variety of options for getting your hands on locally-grown produce. Below are a handful of markets, grocery, and restaurant options, serving fresh and local food.Growers' Markets
  Downtown Growers' MarketWhere? Robinson Park, 810 Copper Avenue NWWhen? Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 15 to November 4, 2023Rail Yards MarketWhere?
  
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• 1,500 Disneyland collectibles go up for auction

  03-07-2023 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Fans who agree Disneyland is indeed the happiest place on Earth will soon be able to take home more than a souvenir.A passionate collector has brought Disney magic to a sprawling 30,000-square-foot (2,800-square-meter) building in Burbank, California, where fans can hear birds chirping in the Enchanted Tiki Room section or giggle at the animated ghosts from the Haunted Mansion ride as they preview more than 1,500 items up for auction later this mo
  
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• ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs' July Fourth dread

  03-07-2023 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — On the Friday before the Fourth of July, more than a dozen dog owners waited in triple-digit temperatures in south Phoenix to get into a microchipping event inside a shelter.It didn't hurt that Maricopa County was offering a discount. But, several were there because they knew having a microchip with their contact information implanted in their pups would increase the likelihood of their pet being returned if the worst happens on Independence Day. List: Fourth of July events
  
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• Report: New Mexico border region lags in economic growth

  03-07-2023 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A new report from the Legislative Finance Committee shows that New Mexico's border region's economy isn't keeping pace with the rest of the state.
  New Mexico's border region could host a wide range of industries, such as global trade, sustainable energy, intelligent manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, film and television, and outdoor recreation, according to a 20-year economic development plan. But analysts say there are barriers to realizing that po
  
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• Bernalillo County Assessor's Office transitions to electric vehicles

  03-07-2023 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –We often don’t think about the role of the office of the Bernalillo County Assessor until the notice of property valuation comes in the mail. Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara talked about other things the office of assessor tackles.City of Albuquerque hosting July teens nightsA wave of innovation and technology hit Bernalillo, as the Office of the County Assessor rolled out their first two electric vehicles. The Assessor’s Office is the firs
  
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• Morgue and Krypt Horror Fest comes to Albuquerque

  03-07-2023 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque will be hosting the Morgue and Krypt Horror Fest July 7-9. The fest celebrates the horror genre. It will showcase horror-related vendors and artists. People attending can expect to see "horror celebrities" and other fans "as dark on the inside as yourself."Turn up the heat: List of spicy foods to try in Albuquerque this summerThe three-day event will be at the Albuquerque Convention Center. There will be over 120 vendors and 28 celebrity guests i
  
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• Man accused of a murder at an Albuquerque park pleads not guilty

  03-07-2023 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  Mark Sigler, accused of shooting and killing a man at an Albuquerque park, pleaded not guilty Monday. Police say Sigler shot a man in the head at Taylor Park near Indian School Rd. and Pennsylvania St. on June 9th. This is the best place to get chocolate in New Mexico in 2023, according to YelpSurveillance video showed Sigler's van leaving the park around the time of the shooting. Sigler allegedly told police he stopped to check on the man, but left when he didn't respond. He will remain behind
  
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• Maternal deaths in the US more than doubled over two decades. Black mothers died at the highest rate

  03-07-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  Maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled over the course of two decades, and the tragedy unfolded unequally.Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers. And some states — and racial or ethnic groups within them – fared worse than others.
  The findings were laid out in a new study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers looked at m
  
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• Retirees are underestimating how long they will live

  03-07-2023 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A significant share of older Americans underestimate how long their retirement is going to last: i.e., how long they are going to live. Most people know that the average American lives to an age between 75 and 80. Less well-known, apparently, is that life expectancy rises with age. At age 60, an American man can expect to reach 82; a woman, 85. That knowledge is called longevity literacy, and many of us don’t have it. In a 2022 survey by the insurer TIAA, one-quarter
  
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• Applications open for vacant New Mexico House seat

  03-07-2023 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - The Bernalillo County Commission is taking applications for an open New Mexico House of Representatives District 25 seat. The replacement will finish Christine Trujillo's term, which ends December 31, 2024. Trujillo resigned from the House seat July 1, 2023. NM Game & Fish offering elk license sale for youth huntersAll applicants must be at least 21-years-old, submit a letter of interest and a resume. Applicants must also live in District 25 boundaries,
  
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• List: What stores, restaurants will be open for July 4, 2023?

  03-07-2023 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With Independence Day upon us, you’re likely attending parades, celebrations, camping trips, firework shows, or countless other July 4-related gatherings. If you’re looking for a quick snack, extra sunscreen, or that one item that’s essential for your cookout, here’s a look at how many national stores and restaurants will be operating for the holiday.It’s important to note that some locations may have different hours. Before traveling to any store
  
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• Who won the blood donation competition? Sandia v. Los Alamos Lab

  03-07-2023 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Over the course of two days in June, Sandia National Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory went head-to-head to see which lab could donate the most blood to the community. The competition was close, with a difference of just one pint of blood – Los Alamos employees donated 146 pints of blood, and Sandia employees donated 145 pints.The donations totaled 291 units of blood, with 38 Los Alamos first-time donors and 32 Sandia first-time donors. Acc
  
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• Miss the supermoon? You won't have to wait long

  03-07-2023 18:52 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - If you missed the supermoon Monday morning, there will be a few more chances to catch another one before the end of 2023.
  A supermoon occurs during a full moon while the moon is at close range to Earth, making it seem even larger than other full moons to some.The most recent supermoon peaked at 7:39 a.m. ET Monday morning. The moon will still appear full Monday night, according to WFLA Meteorologist Amanda Holly. Check out this ‘out-of-the-ordinary’ hotel in New
  
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• NM Game & Fish offering elk license sale for youth hunters

  03-07-2023 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Youth hunters that were unable to get a license in the 2023-2024 big-game draw will have the chance to snag an antlerless elk license soon. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will sell nearly 1,900 licenses starting at 10:00 a.m. on July 12.The sale will include 1,570 licenses for any legal sporting arm and 390 licenses for muzzleloader, crossbow, or bow. The licenses will be sold online only on a first-come-first-served basis. New Mexico might get twic
  
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• This is the best place to get chocolate in New Mexico in 2023, according to Yelp

  03-07-2023 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – National Chocolate Day is coming up on July 7, and in celebration, Yelp released its list of the top chocolate spots in every state. According to Yelpers, Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe is the best place to get your chocolate fix in the state of New Mexico.Kakawa Chocolate House is named after an Olmec word meaning cacao or chocolate, kakawa (ka-KA-wa). The shop was founded in 2007 in the heart of Santa Fe. The small-batch chocolates are crafted in var
  
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• New Mexico student immunization clinics starting July 8

  03-07-2023 16:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You can get your kid ready for school with free shot clinics around New Mexico. Immunization clinics will be offered from July 8, 2023, through August 31.To find a nearby clinic, visit the "Got Shots?" webpage at this link. Clinics are available for children of all ages, and they don't need insurance. Supreme Court debt decision will impact over 200,000 New Mexicans, Education Secretary says“I can’t say enough how successful vaccines have been ov
  
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• Authorities looking radiographic device lost near Jal

  03-07-2023 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Eddy County Sheriff's Department is asking for helping finding a radiographic device lost on the highway near Jal, New Mexico. They say the device was lost near around 1:30 p.m. Friday near mile marker 35 on Highway 128. New law keeping truck tractors in the right lane goes into effectOfficials say the device is similar in size to a loaf of bread and weighs about 50 pounds. The device contains radiographic material, but officials say as long as the devic
  
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• Heat builds as afternoon storms continue around New Mexico

  03-07-2023 15:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Southwesterly surface winds across eastern New Mexico continue to draw moisture into that part of the state. This morning, however, remains calm and quiet. By this afternoon, more storms will be able to form across the Central Mountain Chain, moving slowly south/southeast into the later afternoon and evening. Burn scar flash flooding is possible, especially for the McBride burn scar over the Sacramento Mountains.
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies increase foot patrols along Central Corridor

  03-07-2023 15:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the coming weeks you may see some Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies walking along Central in Albuquerque. That’s part of a new initiative when it comes to fighting crime.Award winning chef plans expansion Albuquerque food hallSheriff John Allen said the Central Corridor is an area that a lot of people say needs extra police presence. “We have to do something about it, we can't wait here and sit for equipment, we can't wait here and si
  
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• Former champion Angelo Leo eyeing a fight this summer

  03-07-2023 15:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Former WBO Junior Featherweight champion, Angelo Leo was back in Albuquerque for a few days to see family and of course, train. The now, Las Vegas, NV, resident has been out of the ring for two years, but he is expecting a fight soon.
  "I cant disclose that right now, but just know that there are some big promotional companies keeping their eye out on me and I can definitely be fighting here by late August or September. We are just keeping our fingers cr
  
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• Award winning chef plans expansion Albuquerque food hall

  03-07-2023 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After raving success, Basit Gauba, known for his flavorful food creations with restaurants like Tikka Spice and Kukri is now expanding his menu even further. The local chef is bringing his award winning smashburger to the downtown Albuquerque 505 Central Food Hall. Department works to address AFR stations with HVAC system issues“It's been great we've been getting a lot of support from the local community here, we are a little different from other resta
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Charged for killing father, Court appearance, Heat and storms, HVAC issues, Car show

  03-07-2023 14:49 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  NMSP: Man dies after officer-involved shooting in Taos2023 Fourth of July in Albuquerque: What to do, and what’s open?Man charged for double murder out of Sandoval CountyDecades-long project to restore cutthroat trout in Rio Grande is completeClovis police charge man for altercation-turned-murderThese are the most dangerous fireworks in the U.S.Drug cartel violence flares in western Mexico after vigilante leader’s killing
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• Why are rip currents dangerous?

  03-07-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) – With the Fourth of July holiday weekend upon us, some people may be heading to the ocean and beaches to celebrate.
  But before heading to the beach, revelers might want to take a moment to check out the conditions of the local surf, to help minimize any risk of getting stuck in a rip current while swimming.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a rip current is a strong narrow seaward channel of water that flows away from the beach and often extend
  
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• What you should know about Fourth of July origins and traditions

  03-07-2023 13:47 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks.Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in more than 10,000 trips to the emergency room. Yet fireworks remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in the making.Here are some things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition. 2023 Fourth of
  
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• The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans

  03-07-2023 13:43 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport.A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic levels — with too few humans to handle the load. The result, say aspiring travelers in the U.S. and around the world, is a maddening pre-travel purgatory defined, at
  
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• Robert De Niro's grandson dies: 'Loved you beyond words'

  03-07-2023 13:08 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) - Drena De Niro, the adopted daughter of renowned actor Robert De Niro, has confirmed the death of her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.Leandro was just 19.Sharing her grief on Instagram, Drena expressed her profound love for her "darling boy" and the indescribable pain she feels in his absence.Story continues below:Local: List: Fourth of July events around New MexicoSports: Former NMSU Coach Greg Heiar lands new head coaching jobNew Mexico: New Mexico officials rescue woman in Mount Cristo
  
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• Indiana Jones’ box office destiny? A $60 million debut

  03-07-2023 12:09 via krqe.com
  
  Indiana Jones, and executives at the Walt Disney Co. and Lucasfilm, made a somewhat dispiriting discovery this weekend. Moviegoers didn't rush to the theater in significant numbers to see “ Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" and say goodbye to Harrison Ford as the iconic archaeologist.The film, reportedly budgeted north of $250 million, came in on the lower end of projections with $60 million in ticket sales from 4,600 North American theaters, according to studio estimates Su
  
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• Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses

  03-07-2023 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  SEATTLE (AP) — Need Plan B? Tap your credit card and enter B6.Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine, one that's become more popular on campuses around the country since the U.S. Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion last year. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.With some states enacting abortion bans and others enshrining protections&
  
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• Temperatures climb heading into the Fourth of July

  03-07-2023 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  Daily afternoon storms will continue to be possible for parts of New Mexico this week. Hotter weather moves in this week as well.
  A few showers and thunderstorms are continuing across parts of New Mexico Sunday night. Another round of afternoon storms will develop across the mountains of northern and southern New Mexico Monday. The best chance for stronger thunderstorms will be in the southeast part of the state, where storms will drift off the Sacramento Mountains. There is another risk for bur
  
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• Department works to address AFR stations with HVAC system issues

  03-07-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With summer temperatures rising, firefighters might want to cool down in their stations after calls. However, some stations in the metro are having problems with their HVAC systems.In an anonymous claim to KRQE, someone claimed many fire stations around the metro do not have adequate heating and cooling. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) said this is normal for them every summer to have certain issues with AC systems. They mentioned they are working to replace system
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue working to address stations with HVAC system issues

  03-07-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With summer temperatures rising, firefighters might want to cool down in their stations after calls. However, some stations in the metro are having problems with their HVAC systems.In an anonymous claim to KRQE, someone claimed many fire stations around the metro do not have adequate heating and cooling. Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) said this is normal for them every summer to have certain issues with AC systems. They mentioned they are working to replace system
  
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• Man charged in deadly movie theater shooting to appear in court

  03-07-2023 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is accused of killing another at the Century Rio Movie Theater last Sunday. He will face a judge Monday.The state is fighting to keep 19-year-old Enrique Padilla behind bars, saying he had no concern for the safety of others during the incident. NMSP: Man dies after officer-involved shooting in TaosPadilla is accused of killing Michael Tenorio over seating arrangements inside the theater.Prosecutors said he should remain behind bars until trial because
  
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• 2023 Fourth of July in Albuquerque: What to do, and what's open?

  03-07-2023 03:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – If you don't have plans for the Fourth of July, there are many places you can go in the area to celebrate.In Albuquerque, the Annual Freedom 4th Celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park is back. That will begin Tuesday at 3 in the evening, and at 9:15, the firework show will start.The City of Rio Rancho will do their celebration at the city center. That event will start at 6 in the evening and go until 9:30.Story continues below:Local: What’s happening around New Mexico
  
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• Clovis police charge man for altercation-turned-murder

  03-07-2023 03:31 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A man has been arrested for a murder in Clovis. It happened Sunday morning, police stated.According to Clovis Police Department, officers responded to an apartment in the 2100 block of W. Grande Avenue after getting a call about two men arguing and a gun being fired around 9:33 a.m. A different caller said there was a man with a gunshot wound inside of the apartment.Officers found Ruben Mireles, 41, with a gunshot wound in the apartment. EMS responded, took him to a m
  
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• Man charged for double murder out of Sandoval County

  03-07-2023 02:45 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sandoval County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man charged with a double murder.Authorities reported on Friday morning, deputies were sent to a home on 6th Avenue for a report about two people who had been shot. However, they found the bodies of Marilyn Benham and Jordan Green at a different location. Man charged for killing father in AlbuquerqueWhile it's not immediately clear what led up to their deaths, Elbert Turner has been charged with two counts o
  
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• New Mexico officials rescue woman in Mount Cristo Rey foothills

  03-07-2023 02:23 via krqe.com
  
  SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) -- Sunland Park Fire, along with Border Patrol, had to rescue a woman Saturday dealing with heat-related and lower extremity injuries.They said it happened at the foothills of Mount Cristo Rey by the Rio Grande levee. How to prevent mosquito bites and breedingThe woman's condition was not released.
  
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