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• Video: Frontier plane forced to divert to Denver after fight disrupts flight

  12-07-2023 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) —  A planeful of Las Vegas-bound passengers ended up being diverted to Denver International Airport Tuesday night after an apparent fight broke out involving some passengers.Frontier Airlines flight 2143 left Philadephia around 10:30 p.m. ET Tuesday and was scheduled to arrive in Las Vegas around 8:40 p.m. PT.Can you bring marijuana on a plane through a TSA checkpoint?The flight ended up being about an hour late because the plane had to reroute to Denver where two pas
  
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• Forestry Division offering help for applicants of wildfire defense grants

  12-07-2023 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state's Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department is offering a community workshop for wildfire defense grants. The department's Forestry Division is holding the workshop for those re-applying or submitting a proposal for the first time. The grants focus on communities in high wildfire potential areas, low-income communities, and/or communities that have dealt with a recent severe wildfire. Free legal clinic available for Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon vi
  
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• Vandal leaves mess and human feces behind at Albuquerque business

  12-07-2023 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A business owner who just branched out on her own is starting to see an issue many other business owners are dealing with: vandals. However, this particular vandal is leaving a disgusting calling card."A couple days ago, we noticed wires and pipes that were destructed and cut," said Mayra Alam, owner of Glow Esthetics. Portales mosque hit by vandals for fourth time in a week and a halfAlam moved her business, Glow Esthetics, into a building off San Mateo and Cons
  
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• Roswell man charged with shooting uncle

  12-07-2023 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Roswell police arrested a man Tuesday for the shooting of his own uncle. When they arrived at the scene of a West Roswell home around 4:00 p.m., police found 59-year-old Frank John Hudson shot and his nephew, 21-year-old Austin Carlile, in a bathroom in the home.Police say Hudson was shot in his lower chest. They say Hudson had a discussion with Carlile about drug use and the two got into a "pushing match" prior to the shooting. Shooting leaves one dead in south
  
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• Barrio Azteca gang member receives 10 years for hostage charges

  12-07-2023 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday that Alfredo Ochoa-Munoz, a resident of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to take a hostage and three counts of hostage-taking. According to court records, between February 5 and February 17, 2022, Ochoa-Munoz, along with two co-defendants, Ricardo Barrientos-Noriega and Luis Roberto Arturo Meza-Marin, were involved in a scheme to hold thr
  
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• Man sentenced to 9 years after undercover operation in Albuquerque

  12-07-2023 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After an undercover operation by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Gabriel Villasenor faced firearm and drug charges. Now, the 29-year-old has pled guilty.In 2021, ATF agents staged a drug buy from Villasenor. The agents arranged a purchase of over 200 grams of meth in exchange for firearms from a man in Albuquerque (who has since been sentenced to 15 years in prison), according to an affidavit submitted in federal court. Vi
  
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• Native Shiprock player representing on international basketball stage

  12-07-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Analyss Benally has been playing basketball overseas for the past few seasons representing New Mexico and Native American athletes. She recently signed with KB Bashkimi Prizren in the Kosovo Superliga and is excited to continue her career.Benally, originally from Shiprock, New Mexico, moved to Kansas in 7th grade. She was always told she had a future in basketball and played collegiately at San Jose State. Following her time with the Spartans, the talented guard took he
  
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• Albuquerque woman accused of killing husband will stay in jail until trial

  12-07-2023 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Erica Valdez, the woman accused of murdering her husband on the Fourth of July, will remain behind bars. Valdez is accused of shooting and killing her husband Joel Valdez at their home near 98th Street. According to police, Valdez was having an affair with James Sena who is also charged in the case. Two mothers charged in fatal DWI crash plead guilty to multiple chargesThe judge ruled that Valdez will stay behind bars until trial. James Sena's detention
  
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• Woman attempts to smuggle cocaine with two juveniles in vehicle, El Paso CBP says

  12-07-2023 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- An American woman attempted to cross the border with a load of cocaine while riding with two juveniles in the vehicle, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.CBP said the 36-year-old U.S. citizens arrived from Mexico on Monday at the Paso Del Norte Bridge.Feds, Texas DPS stop truck hauling 700 pounds of concealed meth bundles
  Officers referred her to a secondary inspection during which a non-intrusive exam resulted in the discovery of 17.1 pounds of cocaine in
  
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• Patches the cat, who once weighed 42 pounds, continues weight-loss journey

  12-07-2023 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  MECHANICSVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — Kay Ford's dream came true on April 19 when she adopted a 40-pound cat named Patches.At first glance, one might wonder why someone would be so eager to adopt a cat in such a state, but for Ford there was a purpose behind it. From cup to paper: Santa Fe man creates dog portraits but not with paintAbout three years ago, she had been spending time with her grandchildren when she saw a post about an overweight cat up for adoption.Ford quickly decided that she "had
  
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• Prices for these items rose and fell the most in June

  12-07-2023 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Inflation fell to an annual rate of 3 percent in June, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department, giving consumers more breathing room after nearly two years of high prices.The latest rate is still shy of the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target. A series of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed has helped cool price increases across the U.S. economy over the past 12 months. “The Central Bank has been on a campaign to rein in inflation for near
  
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• Albuquerque Museum opens'Pictures of Hope' exhibit

  12-07-2023 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Pictures of Hope" is a nonprofit organization devoted to changing the lives of children, experiencing homelessness and children in need of hope. Their children's exhibition opens today at the Albuquerque Museum. DEA holding its third Citizen’s Academy in AugustThere will be a silent auction all 100% of the proceeds to benefit an educational fund for the children. The Albuquerque community is invited to congratulate the children and to see this he
  
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• Albuquerque Museum opens 'Pictures of Hope' exhibit

  12-07-2023 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Pictures of Hope" is a nonprofit organization devoted to changing the lives of children, experiencing homelessness and children in need of hope. Their children's exhibition opens today at the Albuquerque Museum. DEA holding its third Citizen’s Academy in AugustThere will be a silent auction all 100% of the proceeds to benefit an educational fund for the children. The Albuquerque community is invited to congratulate the children and to see this he
  
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• What is Indian Child Welfare Act Court?

  12-07-2023 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Indian Child Welfare Act Court is the first of its kind in New Mexico. It's a result of efforts by the Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) to apply the law to protect Indian children and their families. The court strives to honor and comply with the spirit of the law that protects Indian families in a supportive and welcoming environment.ABQ Ride summer route partnership with New Mexico Wilderness SocietyThe Second Judicial District Court’
  
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• High temperatures along with shower and storm chances

  12-07-2023 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Temperatures will soar into the 90s, 100s and 110s. Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings will be in effect for the middle and lower Rio Grande Valley and the east plains.Forecast Continues Below
  Community: NMSU soccer player Thalia Chaverria passes awayAlbuquerque: Albuquerque officials concerned over increase in water wasteCrime: New Mexico State Police make arrest related to killed mountain bikerNew Mexico: Xochitl Torres Small becomes deputy USDA secretar
  
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• A third of student borrowers spent money they thought would be forgiven: poll

  12-07-2023 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  More than a third of student loan borrowers spent money they otherwise would not have when they believed a portion of their debt would be forgiven by the Biden administration, according to a new poll. Most borrowers surveyed by Intellingent.com were confident they would receive some student debt relief as part of the Biden administration’s plan to forgive at least $10,000 for federal borrowers and up to $20,000 for those who received a federal Pell Grant while in school. The Supr
  
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• Two mothers charged in fatal DWI crash plead guilty to multiple charges

  12-07-2023 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Alexis Martinez and Danielle Ortiz, the two mothers involved in a crash that ended with each one losing a child, pleaded guilty to multiple charges Wednesday. Police say Martinez sped around the Big-I flyover, went airborne, and crashed into a concrete barrier in late March 2021. Santa Fe ranks as second favorite U.S. city 2023, Travel + LeisureOrtiz told police on the scene that it started with alcohol. Facebook Live videos taken just hours before the
  
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• Powerball, Mega Millions reach combined total of nearly $1.3 billion

  12-07-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) -- Jackpots in America's two biggest lottery games are now at a combined total of nearly $1.3 billion.
  The Mega Millions game is now at $560 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing. The estimated cash prize for the next drawing on Friday, July 14, is $281.1 million. The winning numbers were 10, 17, 33, 51, and 64, plus the gold Mega Ball 5.The Powerball jackpot continues its rise up the record charts reaching an estimated $725 million for the next drawing
  
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• Public invited to New Mexico Game and Fish commission meeting

  12-07-2023 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Game Commission is holding a meeting Friday, July 21 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Northwest Area Office (7816 Alamo Rd. NW; Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120). New Mexico-inspired designs take over ABQ RIDE busesThe public is invited to attend the meeting and voice any comments they may have. Anyone who can't attend in person can register to attend the meeting via zoom. The meeting will also be li
  
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• Pioneering Anchor Brewing Co. to shut down after 127 years

  12-07-2023 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down and liquidate after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions.Anchor has been a trailblazer in the U.S., brewing craft beers when most Americans were loyal to one of the few major breweries.The brewery teetered on insolvency in the 1960s, when it was acquired by Stanford grad Fritz Maytag, according to Anchor Brewing.Maytag implemented new brewing practices such as dry hopping, and began bottling the beer in 19
  
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• New Mexico-inspired designs take over ABQ RIDE buses

  12-07-2023 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has launched three new ABQ RIDE bus designs in partnership with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The designs are aimed at promoting tourism via the Visit Albuquerque campaign while honoring Pueblo culture within the state.Each of the bus wraps was created by local artists and featured designs inspired by architecture, Pueblo pottery, and punched tin art. The city explains the designs as follows:
  "The punched tin designed by a local
  
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• Tracking the Tropics: New hurricane outlook predicts 'above-average' season

  12-07-2023 19:25 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Researchers at Colorado State University are now forecasting an “above-average” Atlantic hurricane season due in part to record warm sea surface across much of the Atlantic.The updated forecast predicts 18 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes — that’s five more named storms, three more hurricanes, and two more major hurricanes than CSU’s initial predictions.(WFLA)But researchers warned there’s more uncertainty tha
  
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• The 25 best Amazon Prime Day deals on our favorite BestReviews-tested products

  12-07-2023 19:23 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.There’s no better time to score a discount on a product that’s truly worth itPrime Day is coming down the home stretch, and Amazon saved its best deals for Day Two. At BestReviews, we’ve been tracking the event’s fastest movers and deepest discounts, and we couldn’t help but notice a variety of products we’ve tested first-hand. The BestReviews Testing Lab has hands-on
  
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• Smith's donates $10,000 to KRQE Cares program

  12-07-2023 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For over seven years KRQE Cares Food for Kids has partnered with Smith's Food and Drug stores in Albuquerque to collect food for the APS Title 1 Mckinney Vento program.Affordable Solar provides funding for Cuidando Los Niños'Our goal is zero hungry,' stated Tina, Smiths Division Corp Affairs Manager. KRQE Cares Food for Kids program puts out collection boxes during the months of June and July around Smith's stores in the Albuquerque area. The food col
  
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• The Emmy nominations are in: HBO dominates, top TV stars get multiple nods

  12-07-2023 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – HBO was the big winner Wednesday morning as the nominations for the 75th annual Emmy Awards were announced.The top three nominated shows, "Succession," "The Last of Us" and "The White Lotus," all aired or currently air on the premium network."Succession," which ended earlier this year after its fourth season, garnered 27 nominations. "The Last of Us" received 24, while "The White Lotus" got 23.Apple TV+ is home to the next-highest-nominated show, "Ted Lasso," which received 21 nom
  
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• YouTuber charged people to see autopsy photos of 11-year-old: 'Completely disrespectful'

  12-07-2023 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A YouTuber obtained gruesome autopsy photos of a murdered 11-year-old boy and then charged money for people to view them, NewsNation has learned.The YouTuber, going by the name “Zav Girl,” sent in a Freedom of Information Act request for the autopsy photos of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch, who was fatally stabbed and shot by his stepmother in 2020.Once the pictures were released to the person running the YouTube account, she charged her followers $3 on Patreon to vie
  
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• Free legal clinic available for Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon victims

  12-07-2023 18:52 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexicans who have been impacted by the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon wildfire can attend a free legal clinic in Las Vegas, New Mexico.The clinic, hosted by New Mexico Legal Aid and the state's Attorney General Raúl Torrez, is an open opportunity to ask legal experts questions related to the recovery process. For example, experts can provide advice on navigating insurance claims, submitting paperwork, or finding someone to assess property damage. Wha
  
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• I-40 westbound reopen at Juan Tabo after crash

  12-07-2023 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – I-40 westbound at Juan Tabo is now open after being closed Wednesday by police. The Albuquerque Police Department closed the freeway while they investigate a crash in the area.
  
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• I-40 westbound closed at Juan Tabo due to crash

  12-07-2023 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – I-40 westbound at Juan Tabo has been closed by police. The Albuquerque Police Department has closed the freeway while they investigate a crash in the area.
  No other information is known. I-40 will remain closed while police investigate. This is a developing story.
  
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• New Mexico man convicted of producing child porn

  12-07-2023 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal jury has convicted 31-year-old Michael Rivera from Santa Clara, New Mexico of producing child pornography, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says.Rivera reportedly became friends with an underage victim, purchased alcohol for the minor, then had sex with the victim, according to the DOJ. The victim was 12 years old at the time. New Mexico State Police make arrest related to killed mountain bikerRivera later asked the victim to send him nude
  
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• Three charged after seven-year-old girl is shot in Clovis

  12-07-2023 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Three suspects have been charged after a child was injured in a Clovis shooting. The Clovis Police Department is now asking the public for information regarding the shooting.Just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, Clovis police received a call that an SUV was being shot at by a male wearing all black near Twelfth and Calhoun Street. Shortly after that, a second call came in, reporting that someone had been shot in the head. Woman sentenced for abusing six childre
  
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• 7-year-old girl shot in Clovis, three charged

  12-07-2023 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Three suspects have been charged after a child was injured in a Clovis shooting. The Clovis Police Department is now asking the public for information regarding the shooting.Just before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, Clovis police received a call that an SUV was being shot at by a male wearing all black near Twelfth and Calhoun Street. Shortly after that, a second call came in, reporting that someone had been shot in the head. Woman sentenced for abusing six childre
  
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• 10-month-old picked as 2023 Gerber Baby

  12-07-2023 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Gerber announced the winner of its annual Gerber Baby photo search, and the 2023 winner is a 10-month-old from Colorado.Madison "Maddie" Mendoza is the winner of the 13th annual Gerber photo search. Gerber said Maddie, along with her parents, captured the attention of the judges with a throwback submission that included a photo of Maddie and her mom at that same age.The 2023 Gerber Baby comes from Colorado after submitting a throwback photo. On the left is Maddie, the 2023
  
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• Le Creuset Prime Day deals are live, and we’re in love

  12-07-2023 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsLe Creuset must-haves are available at some of the lowest prices we’ve ever seenSkillets, Dutch ovens, baking dishes — oh my! Some of the best cookware essentials by Le Creuset are marked down for Prime Day 2023. These premium pieces are usually available at high-end prices, so it’s exciting for a foodie to catch them on sale. Our favorite Le Creuset deals will help you save an
  
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• These Apple Watches are at their lowest price ever this Prime Day

  12-07-2023 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.This beloved watch is a must-have deal for Apple enthusiastsHave you been waiting for the perfect time to buy an Apple watch? The featured-packed Series 8 is available now for the Prime Day price of $279.99, which is a savings of 30%. This is the best price we’ve found for the popular wearable smart device, so it’s a great idea to secure this deal while it’s live.In addition to the
  
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• You haven’t missed the best deals of Prime Day 2023. Here are the top sales remaining

  12-07-2023 17:18 via krqe.com
  
  Day two of Prime Day still has an abundance of dealsIt’s July 12, which means Prime Day is kicking into high gear. Consider all of the deals from the first 24 hours to be a rehearsal. Today is when you can really clean up.Whether you’re looking to get a robot vacuum or an Amazon Fire TV device, there are still thousands of deep discounts available. Now is the time to take advantage of all that remains and scoop up the bargains by the barrel. Here are the best remaining sale
  
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• New Mexico in top 5 ranking for most at-risk youth

  12-07-2023 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub released its study on 2023's States with the Most At-Risk Youth, and New Mexico ranked in the top five. According to the study, New Mexico has some of the most at-risk young Americans, falling just below Alabama.The study compared all 50 states across 15 key indicators to determine the ranking. Some of the factors in consideration were the share of disconnected youth, labor force participation, and youth poverty rate. Which New Mexico cities are the best
  
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• Woman accused of taking selfie before stealing thousands in jewelry in California

  12-07-2023 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Police are searching for a woman accused of snapping a selfie before stealing packages of jewelry worth thousands of dollars in Irvine, California.The woman was caught on camera using a fraudulent identification card to collect FedEx packages that did not belong to her, police said. Man arrested for stealing from Albuquerque motel while employees were distracted by firesSecurity video from inside the FedEx store captured a recent theft. The woman is seen waiting in line when at one poin
  
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• Whiskey Hill Fire burning southeast of San Mateo Mountains, near Magdalena

  12-07-2023 15:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Cibola National Forest and Grasslands is reporting the start of a new fire. They say the Whiskey Hill Fire was started by a lightning strike. The fire is burning to the southeast of the San Mateo Mountains, near Magdalena. KRQE Wildfire Coverage
  Start Date: July 11, 2023Location: Near Magdalena, southeast of the San Mateo MountainsContainment: UnknownSize: 75 acresStructures Threatened: N/AStructures Burned: N/AEvacuations: NoCause: Lightning Str
  
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• Prime Day 2023: Behind the scenes of an Amazon warehouse

  12-07-2023 15:46 via krqe.com
  
  FENTON, Mo. (KTVI) -- Before the sun came up Tuesday, work was already underway at Amazon’s delivery station in Fenton, Missouri. From conveyor belts to carts, colors and QR codes, every package finds its proper place.Tuesday marked the start of this year's Amazon Prime Day event, which offers deals for Amazon Prime members for 48 hours through Wednesday.
  “We prepare about four weeks out," said Andrew Prewett, senior station manager at Amazon’s Fenton warehouse. “Unique t
  
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• New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science celebrates one year of the James Webb Telescope

  12-07-2023 15:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday evening from 3 to 6 p.m., the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will be celebrating the first year of operation of the James Webb telescope. Last year, the telescope made headlines, producing the clearest pictures of space to date.Story continues below:Local: Families of two men murdered at San Juan County job continue to push for answersNew Mexico: New Mexico senator backing bills that target housing crisisCrime: Woman sentenced for
  
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• Student loans: How payments pinch renters, dash dreams of homeownership

  12-07-2023 15:39 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Student loan borrowers could face housing hurdles in an already tight and expensive market once payments kick in later this year after a three-year pause.   The money saved not paying on loans during this period helped some borrowers build savings or handle the rising costs of household goods and other necessities, including rent. Some analysts predict that the added costs of loan repayments could slash savings and force borrowers into difficult housing situation
  
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• Inflation slowed to 3 percent in June, hits lowest rate in 2 years

  12-07-2023 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Consumer prices rose 3 percent annually in June and 0.2 percent last month alone, according to inflation data released Wednesday by the Labor Department.The consumer price index (CPI) posted its smallest annual increase since March 2021 as inflation fell from a 4 percent annual rate in May. Without food and energy, prices rose 4.8 percent on the year and 0.2 percent in June, the smallest one-month increase since August 2021.Inflation came in slightly lower than economists had expec
  
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• Camp Fearless is connecting children and law enforcement in Albuquerque

  12-07-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Building bridges between adults and children, that's the aim of Camp Fearless. The camps gives local law enforcement agencies and civic leaders a new way for Albuquerque youth to learn about the law and those representing it.
  Camp Fearless started several years ago with the intention of having a positive interaction with youth in Albuquerque. The free four-day camp is a collaboration between the Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the New
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Shooting suspect, Theft arrests, Extreme heat, Water waste, Camp Fearless

  12-07-2023 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  NMSU soccer player Thalia Chaverria passes awayAPD: Pedestrian killed in hit and run crashAPD: Woman’s boyfriend also charged for role in husband’s murderAfter decades on the same block MFA plans to move, drawing criticism from ABQ mayorInternational District carjacking turns into homicide caseNew Mexico jury awards $485 million in foster sexual assault lawsuitGrants Pirate, UNM Lobo pitcher drafted by Atlanta Braves3 dead and 14 injured in Illinois crash invo
  
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• Almost 3 in 4 in new poll support abortion access in first 6 weeks of pregnancy 

  12-07-2023 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Nearly three in four Americans — including those living in states with strict bans on the procedure — believe abortion should be legal in the first six weeks of pregnancy, a new poll found.Seventy-three percent of Americans believe that abortion should be legal six weeks into pregnancy, including 88 percent of Democrats and 56 percent of Republicans, according to the new poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs. Americans were more divi
  
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• Extreme heat across New Mexico

  12-07-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wednesday morning is mild and mostly to partly sunny. Showers and weak thunderstorms are ending in far southern New Mexico. We will see more extreme heat across the state today.Forecast Continues Below
  Community: NMSU soccer player Thalia Chaverria passes awayAlbuquerque: Albuquerque officials concerned over increase in water wasteCrime: New Mexico State Police make arrest related to killed mountain bikerNew Mexico: Xochitl Torres Small becomes deputy USDA secretar
  
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• Crocs releases 'Barbie'-themed shoes ahead of movie release

  12-07-2023 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Crocs is the latest brand to enter Barbie’s world ahead of the highly anticipated summer movie.The shoe company unveiled its Barbie-themed shoe collection on Tuesday after giving fans a sneak peek of the new Crocs on Friday.
  Story continues below:Local: Families of two men murdered at San Juan County job continue to push for answersNew Mexico: New Mexico senator backing bills that target housing crisisCrime: Woman sentenced for abusing six children in Texico homeAlbuquerque: Fores
  
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• 50 baby stars seen in dramatic close-up revealed by Webb Space Telescope

  12-07-2023 13:27 via krqe.com
  
  See a high-resolution satellite view of Earth in the video above.
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Webb Space Telescope is marking one year of cosmic photographs with one of its best yet: the dramatic close-up of dozens of stars at the moment of birth.NASA unveiled the latest snapshot Wednesday, revealing 50 baby stars in a cloud complex 390 light-years away. The region is relatively quiet yet full of illuminated gases, jets of hydrogen and even cocoons of dust with the delicate b
  
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• Biden plan cuts student loan payments for millions to $0. Will it be the next court fight?

  12-07-2023 12:14 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration calls it a “student loan safety net.” Opponents call it a backdoor attempt to make college free. And it could be the next battleground in the legal fight over student loan relief.Starting this summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to enroll in a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever. Interest won’t pile up as long as borrowers make regular payments. Millions of people will have
  
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