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• New Mexico first responders compete against each other to donate the most blood

  14-07-2023 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – First responders are offering up their veins this month in a competition to donate the most blood during a state-wide shortage. They're calling it 'Battle of the Badges.'Albuquerque heatwave: Is it normal to be in triple-digit temperatures?All month, donors across the state can choose their "favorite" first responders in a competition between police and firefighters. "It seems like every year, the police department takes an early lead, and then firefigh
  
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• Gov. Lujan Grisham joins National Governors Association’s Executive Committee

  14-07-2023 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday was named to the National Governors Association’s Executive Committee after a vote by her peers. She will serve a one-year term which may be extended during the association’s 2024 annual summer meeting. Gov. Lujan Grisham covers fees for first responder radio service"States get more done when we work together,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve
  
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• Biden making $20 billion available from 'green bank' for clean energy projects

  14-07-2023 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday it is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers.
  Two programs, worth $14 billion and $6 billion, respectively, will offer competitive grants to nonprofits, community development banks and other groups to invest in clean energy projects, with a focus on disadvantaged communities, the White
  
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• Disney's Haunted Mansion listed for sale on Zillow

  14-07-2023 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — Enter if you dare, foolish mortals!Disney’s Haunted Mansion is looking for a new buyer after the home was listed on Zillow. The 13,195 square-foot property is located in New Orleans Square, just minutes away from the downtown area. Unique Airbnb locations throughout New MexicoThe property has a library filled with spooky ghost stories, a foyer with scary statues and a ballroom that’s the perfect place to host ghostly soirées.  Parking, however, isn’t
  
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• Lawsuit claims New Mexico State Police officer violated man's civil rights

  14-07-2023 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man is suing New Mexico State Police claiming one of its officers violated his civil rights last year. According to the lawsuit, Juan Chavez claims Alex Power retaliated against him by filing false charges and keeping Chavez handcuffed in the back of his police car for nearly three hours.Gov. Lujan Grisham covers fees for first responder radio serviceChavez claimed Power chatted with an officer at the Cuba substation for around 40 minutes be
  
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• New Mexico forensic laboratories maintain international accreditation

  14-07-2023 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Forensic Laboratory Bureau has been internationally reaccredited for multiple forensic science disciplines. The accreditation was completed under the standards of the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission.The NM DPS Forensic Laboratory Bureau has facilities in Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Hobbs that all work to analyze evidence collected at New Mexico crime sc
  
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• Environmental Activism in the Summer at Explora Museum

  14-07-2023 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the beauty of summer come many opportunities to give back to the land in stewardship. The gang at All Aboard Earth is sharing about opportunities to volunteer locally in environmental activism, supporting community agriculture initiatives and pollinator habitat restoration.Raffi Andonian talks about National Grilling monthExplora Adult Night 'Sowing Science' will be July 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Explora Science Museum. This is an 18+ event, ti
  
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• Ancora Cafe and Bakery ask the community for support

  14-07-2023 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Helping people fight addiction, Ancora Transitional Service is a non-profit that provides educational and training services to individuals in need of employment.What’s happening around New Mexico July 14 – 20They are trying to create a safe place where people can engage in behavioral health services more casually and get support for cocaine disorder, anxiety, and depression. But they also want people to come out and work, hang out, and create art
  
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• Isotopes to host July-themed game nights

  14-07-2023 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's an upcoming home stand, the Albuquerque Isotopes have a jam-packed home stand coming up next week bringing with it all sorts of fun, themed nights.Cuidando Los Niños holds 5th Annual Burque Niños Block PartyThe beer stein giveaway will take place on July 14. The first 3,000 21+ fans will receive Beer Mugs. The Isotopes will have a three-game homestead beginning July 14 at 6:35 p.m. against the Salt Lake Bees.July Themed Nights:
  July 14: Be
  
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• Push these over, say rangers at Yosemite National Park

  14-07-2023 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - Have you ever passed by a rock cairn and felt the urge to knock it over? Well, officials with Yosemite National Park strongly advise that you do.Rock cairns are man-made piles of rock stacked on top of each other.
  According to park rangers, Leave No Trace ethics states that when recreating in wilderness spaces, the goal is to leave no signs of human impact on the land so as to respect the other creatures living in it. What’s so unique about New Mexico’s
  
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• Intel looks to hire manufacturing technicians at Rio Rancho facility

  14-07-2023 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Intel will host a "MEGA Hiring Event" to recruit manufacturing technicians to work at the company's manufacturing facility in Rio Rancho. Intel is looking to hire individuals interested in joining the semiconductor manufacturing sector. Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico July 14 – 20New Mexico: What’s so unique about New Mexico’s license plates?Crime: Texico mom sentenced to 15 years in prison
  
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• Albuquerque heatwave: Is it normal to be in triple-digit temperatures?

  14-07-2023 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico is currently in a long stretch of hot weather with triple-digit temperatures being recorded throughout the state. But why is it happening and when will we get relief from it?Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico July 14 – 20New Mexico: What’s so unique about New Mexico’s license plates?Crime: Texico mom sentenced to 15 years in prison for child abuseAlbuquerque: New comedy nightclub coming to Winrock
  
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• City of Albuquerque launching "Operation Cooldown"

  14-07-2023 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque announced "Operation Cooldown" Friday morning. The announcement makes it easier for residents to stay cool during the summer heat.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico July 14 – 20New Mexico: What’s so unique about New Mexico’s license plates?Crime: Texico mom sentenced to 15 years in prison for child abuseAlbuquerque: New comedy nightclub coming to Winrock Town Center
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• Albuquerque cuts pool fees, turns on park sprinklers for "Operation Cooldown"

  14-07-2023 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Albuquerque is taking cooling measure to the next level over what's anticipated to be another hot summer weekend. Calling it "Operation Cooldown," the city is launching a three phase effort focused on bringing more families to pools, splash pads and city parks.At splash pads, the city will be extending the hours of operation later into the evening. On Saturday and Sunday, the Wells Park and Cesar Chavez splash pads will stay open from 12:00 p.m.
  
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• Teen pleads guilty to multiple charges for armed robberies around Albuquerque

  14-07-2023 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teen pleaded guilty Friday morning to eight charges related to a series of armed robberies around Albuquerque. Police say surveillance video shows 19-year-old Lancelot Ulibarri and three other teens robbing a northeast heights gas station at gunpoint.Albuquerque murder suspect arrested in Las Vegas, New MexicoThe video shows Ulibarri robbing the stations at gunpoint, while the others distract the clerk or help in other ways. Ulibarri pleaded guilty to eigh
  
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• Albuquerque murder suspect arrested in Las Vegas, New Mexico

  14-07-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque murder suspect was arrested in Las Vegas, New Mexico Thursday night. 52-year-old Jose Martinez is accused of killing Russell Werner near 2nd St. and Candelaria on July 10, 2023. What’s so unique about New Mexico’s license plates?Police say witnesses told them the two men were arguing when Martinez hit Werner in the chest with an AR-style rifle and the gun fired a round, killing Werner. They said Martinez tried to intimidate several
  
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• Toxic workplace? Nearly a fifth of workers say yes: poll

  14-07-2023 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Nearly one out of five employees say their place of work is very or somewhat toxic, according to a new poll by the American Psychological Association (APA).“The number of individuals who report experiencing a toxic workplace without protection from harm is troubling,” said Arthur C. Evans, chief executive officer at the America Psychological Association, in a statement.  “No one should feel fear at work. It is clear there is much work to be done to foster a p
  
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• Movie stars join picket lines in fight over the future of Hollywood

  14-07-2023 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudekis and other top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters Friday on the first full day of a walkout that has become Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in decades.Sudeikis was among the picketers outside NBC in New York. “Lord of the Rings” star Sean Astin joined chanting protesters outside Netflix's offices in Hollywood. Also present at Netflix were “Titanic” and “Unforgiven&r
  
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• Gov. Lujan Grisham covers fees for first responder radio service

  14-07-2023 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has decided that the state of New Mexico will pay the monthly radio service subscriber fees for federal, local, and tribal first responders. The cost of the fees will now be covered by the New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT).The radio system allows first responders from different agencies to communicate with each other via a single platform in the event of an emergency. The system is managed by the Department of In
  
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• Special meeting set about vacant New Mexico House seat

  14-07-2023 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has set a special public meeting to discuss the vacant New Mexico House of Representatives District 25 seat. The county is accepting applications for a replacement who will finish Christine Trujillo’s term, which ends Dec. 31, 2024. Trujillo resigned from the House seat on July 1. Early Childhood Education and Care Department looking to fill 20 new positionsThe special administrative meeting will
  
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• Bernalillo County Commissioners meeting about vacant New Mexico House seat

  14-07-2023 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners has set a special public meeting to discuss the vacant New Mexico House of Representatives District 25 seat. The county is accepting applications for a replacement who will finish Christine Trujillo’s term, which ends Dec. 31, 2024. Trujillo resigned from the House seat on July 1. Early Childhood Education and Care Department looking to fill 20 new positionsThe special administrative meeting will
  
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• Santa Fe man pleads guilty to charges of felon in possession of firearms, ammo

  14-07-2023 17:56 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man from Santa Fe pled guilty in federal court to two firearms charges, the District of New Mexico’s United States Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Gilbert Michael Coriz, 37, is charged with being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico July 14 – 20New Mexico: What’s so unique about New Mexico’s license plates?Crime: Texico mom sentenced to 15 y
  
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• What's new at Sawmill Market? From crème brûlée to frosé

  14-07-2023 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sawmill Market has announced the opening of four new merchants within the food hall: Sweets Soda Fountain, Crème de la Crème, Frenchie's Sandwiches, and The Rosé Bar. The addition of these new shops expands upon the market's already-plentiful food and beverage options.Who Are the New Merchants?Sweets Soda FountainSweets Soda Fountain is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Sawmill Market. The food hall's new addition brings the style of
  
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• Video: Cat stolen by pizza delivery driver, Colorado family claims

  14-07-2023 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) - A Colorado family said a Domino's Pizza delivery driver took their cat, and they have security camera video to prove it.While their neighbors got a pizza, the Adams County family said they were left with grief after going over the video of the driver with their cat “Pinto” last Saturday."He got in the middle of the street when he saw someone pull up," Jennifer Chumil, the mother of the family, said of their cat.In the video, Pinto, one of several family c
  
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• Albuquerque Museum seeking volunteer museum guides for 2023-2024

  14-07-2023 16:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Museum is looking to add more volunteer museum guides to its roster. The museum is currently taking applications for the positions, with the application period ending on July 31.No experience is required to become a volunteer with the Albuquerque Museum, but the museum says "guides should have an interest in learning about art and history; working with audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities; and sharing their passion for art and hi
  
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• Internship helping Albuquerque students learn about the art industry

  14-07-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A paid summer mentor and internship program is helping teens in Albuquerque learn more about different careers they can have in the art industry. The Mayor’s Creative Youth Corps was formed in 2020, since then they’ve worked with more than a hundred students. New comedy nightclub coming to Winrock Town CenterEmily Baron has been part of the summer program for the past two years and said it’s helped her out learn more about her future c
  
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• Walmart adding sensory-friendly hours across US

  14-07-2023 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) — Shopping for everything your kids need before going back to school is already a daunting task, but it's even harder for those living with sensory disabilities.Walmart wants to change that. The big box chain said stores across the country will offer a quieter -- and hopefully more enjoyable -- shopping experience. Sensory-friendly activities in AlbuquerqueDuring sensory-friendly shopping hours, stores will dim the lights, the music will be turned off, and anything with moving image
  
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• Krispy Kreme offering doughnut deal for company's 86th birthday

  14-07-2023 16:01 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WJW) — Krispy Kreme is celebrating 86 years in business with a deal on doughnuts.On Friday, July 14, customers at Krispy Kreme who purchase any dozen doughnuts can buy an additional Original Glazed dozen for an additional 86 cents, the company announced. Where are the best donuts in New Mexico?In-store customers will be limited to four offers, while those ordering online for pickup or delivery (using offer code 86YEARS) will be limited to one 86-cent dozen.“Gifting fans a
  
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• Online, 'unalive' means death or suicide. Experts say it might help kids discuss those things

  14-07-2023 15:56 via krqe.com
  
  When Emily Litman was in middle school, kids whose parents grounded them would blithely lament: “I just want to die." Now she's a middle school teacher in New Jersey, and when her students' phones and TikTok access are taken away, their out-loud whining has a 21st-century digital twist: “I feel so unalive.”Litman, 46, teaches English as a second language to students in Jersey City. Her students don’t use — and perhaps have never even heard — English words like
  
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• APD: One person shot and killed in southeast Albuquerque

  14-07-2023 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a homicide Friday morning in the southeast part of the city. Police say officers first responded the Allsups on Zuni Rd around midnight. New Mexico cannabis regulators revoke dispensary license for the first timeAPD says officers found a person on the property who had died from a gunshot wound. APD's Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation. No other details are available.
  
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• Biden administration announces $39 billion in student debt relief for 804,000 borrowers

  14-07-2023 15:28 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Biden administration has announced that it will provide $39 billion in total student debt relief for 804,000 borrowers, its latest step since President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan was struck down by the Supreme Court. The Education Department said Friday that the relief is being provided on income-driven repayment plans, in which the federal government cancels remaining balances for the borrower after they have made their payments for 20 or 25 years.&nb
  
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• Excessive heat continues in New Mexico with severe storms northeast

  14-07-2023 15:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High pressure has become elongated across the Desert Southwest, with the strongest circulation over southern California. This is bringing the highest temperatures to our west today, but drawing in drier air to the northern half of the state. Drier air will allow more sunshine, and therefore more heat, potentially bringing the warmest temperatures of the year so far into this afternoon.Shower and thunderstorm activity will form this afternoon over the southern
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Officer charged, Actors strike, Hot and stormy, License revoked, Comedy club

  14-07-2023 14:53 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  What’s the entertainment lineup for the New Mexico State Fair 2023?Albuquerque man set the house fire that killed himself and his sonHundreds of Los Lunas EBT accounts get hackedTwo teens charged for shooting and stabbing at an Albuquerque parkSan Juan County Sheriff’s Office seeks owner of abandoned boatWhat’s happening around New Mexico July 14 – 202024’s Social Security COLA increase might be slightly larger than last estimatedChina accuses U
  
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• Aspirin under increased scrutiny after medical study: Is it safe for everyone?

  14-07-2023 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  
  (WGN Radio) – A study of 19,000 people has doctors taking a closer look at aspirin.
  The study, published last month in Annals of Internal Medicine, looked at a huge group of people 65 and older. Half were given 100 mg of aspirin daily, while the other half were given a placebo.
  The study found the group taking low-dose aspirin were 25% more likely to be anemic, explained Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital.
  Anemia describes a condi
  
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• Disturbing drone video shows people harassing manatees at Florida beach

  14-07-2023 14:25 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A drone video taken off a beach in Florida may look like it captured a cool experience, but it really shows something disturbing — beachgoers touching, pushing and generally harassing manatees.
  "I'm not surprised to see it. People are naturally curious about manatees, but it is also troubling to see," said J.P. Brooker, the director of the Florida Conservation Program at Ocean Conservancy, the oldest ocean marine conservation unit."Manatees are a very sensitive s
  
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• 2024's Social Security COLA increase might be slightly larger than last estimated, but it won't match 2023

  14-07-2023 14:04 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The next cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients is projected to be slightly better than previously estimated, but still the lowest in years, the Senior Citizen’s League predicts.The Senior Citizen’s League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior advocacy group, had estimated in mid-June that 2024’s COLA increase could be somewhere around 2.7% — a huge drop-off from 2023’s 8.7% increase.The group’s revised estimate, issued Thurs
  
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• An ode to mac and cheese, the poster child for processed food

  14-07-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - In January 2015, food sales at restaurants overtook those at grocery stores for the first time. Most thought this marked a permanent shift in the American meal.Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, that trend took a U-turn. Restaurant revenue cratered, while shoppers emptied grocery shelves stocking up on food to cook at home. And with sales of pantry items soaring, shoppers found themselves reaching for an old reliable.In April 2020, sales of Kraft macaroni and
  
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• What’s happening around New Mexico July 14 – 20

  14-07-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from July 14 – 20.Albuquerque
  July 14-16 – Summertime in Old Town – Every weekend in July head to Old Town to enjoy live music, food, shopping and more. The fun kicks off Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The events are free to attend.
  July 14-15 – Mariachi Spectacular de Albuquerque – Head to the free public performance concert performed by Mariachi Spectacul
  
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• As 988 crisis line marks one year, many Americans still don't know about it

  14-07-2023 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Over 4 million people have called the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline since it first launched last July. But a new poll from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) found that 82 percent of Americans remain unaware of the 911 alternative for mental health crises.The Hill hosted a discussion with lawmakers, mental health experts, and advocates Thursday about increasing awareness and capacity of the hotline.  New Mexico 988 Crisis and Access Line celebrates 10 yearsThus
  
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• IRS says it collected $38 million from more than 175 high-income tax delinquents

  14-07-2023 13:16 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is showcasing its new capability to aggressively audit high-income tax dodgers as it makes the case for sustained funding and tries to avert budget cuts sought by Republicans who want to gut the agency.
  IRS leaders said they collected $38 million in delinquent taxes from more than 175 high-income taxpayers in the past few months.In one case, an individual had used money owed to the government to buy a Maserati and a Bentley, and roughly 100 high-income individuals
  
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• New comedy nightclub coming to Winrock Town Center

  14-07-2023 06:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –Winrock Town Center is hoping to bring some new entertainment to Albuquerque residents. The owners have announced a comedy club will soon fill one of its empty spaces. The Hyena's Comedy Nightclub is based in Texas and will soon bring one of its clubs to Albuquerque as early as August. The club is known for hosting some of the biggest names in comedy and now they hope to do that in Albuquerque. "Having a comedy club here at Winrock adds to the overall vi
  
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• New Mexico film industry to feel impact from actors guild strike

  14-07-2023 06:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Actors with Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) will go on strike after talks with the Alliance Of Motion Pictures And Television Producers (AMPTP), fell apart Wednesday night. The impact of the strike will be felt in New Mexico as the state continues to grow and attract more people from the film industry. Hundreds of actors will not work and plan to stay on strike for as long as it takes to get a deal on the t
  
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• Hotter temperatures return Friday afternoon

  14-07-2023 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  Well-above average temperatures continue across New Mexico. Spotty afternoon storms will be possible into the weekend.Yet another very hot day across New Mexico Thursday with scattered showers and thunderstorms. For some, the rain has brought some relief from the heat. Storms are coming to an end tonight, but a few spotty showers will linger into Friday morning south of I-40. Cloud cover and humidity will once again leave us with very warm low temperatures.
  Friday will likely be the hottest day
  
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• Santa Fe Police continuing investigation into package that sparked response

  14-07-2023 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department said a package located near Hotel Chimayo turned out to be non-explosive. Officers responded just after 1 p.m. and the department's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was activated as well. Several locations sheltered in place or were voluntary evacuated. Owner and manager of Albuquerque motel plead guilty to running drug denThe EOD team determined it was inert and non-explosive. Investigators believe that it was meant to be an
  
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• San Juan County Sheriff's Office seeks owner of abandoned boat

  14-07-2023 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is trying to find the owner of a boat abandoned in the desert. In a social media post, the sheriff's office said they are looking for the "adventurous sailor who misplaced their boat in the middle of our sandy oasis." Proposal would require upright gravestones for NM veterans at Santa Fe National CemeteryThe post goes on to say that they appreciate the person's enthusiasm for unique forms of transportation but they as
  
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• Two teens charged for shooting and stabbing at an Albuquerque park

  14-07-2023 05:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two teens have been charged for a shooting and a stabbing at a northeast Albuquerque park. The Albuquerque Police Department said a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old agreed to meet at Villela Park near San Mateo and Comanche Wednesday night and got into a scuffle over a gun. Video: Chase leads to arrest of Santa Fe shoplifting suspectOne of the teens was shot. The other suffered a stab wound. Both are expected to be okay. Both are being charged with aggravated b
  
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• Proposal would require upright gravestones for NM veterans at Santa Fe National Cemetery

  14-07-2023 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's senators are sponsoring a proposal to require upright gravestones for New Mexico veterans. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan introduced the "New Mexico Veteran Burial Dignity and Honor Act." It would repeal a provision allowing flat gravestones for veterans at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Hundreds of Los Lunas EBT accounts get hackedThat provision has drawn criticism from veterans and their families who argue it diminishes the honor owe
  
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• Owner and manager of Albuquerque motel plead guilty to running drug den

  14-07-2023 05:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The owner and manager of an infamous east Central motel have admitted to letting it turn into a drug den. The feds raided the Best Choice Inn on Central near Louisiana in 2019 calling it a "one-stop shop" for sex and drug trafficking. Inside the rooms, investigators found large quantities of heroin, meth, cocaine, and pills along with 16 human trafficking survivors. Second suspect charged in connection to murder outside of Albuquerque barCourt records show o
  
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• APD searching for driver of red Ford Focus involved in fatal hit-and-run

  14-07-2023 05:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is trying to track down the driver in a deadly hit and run. Police said the driver of a red Ford Focus hit and killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk near Louisiana and Constitution around 11 p.m. on Tuesday. Video: Chase leads to arrest of Santa Fe shoplifting suspectThe car appeared to have a spare tire on the front passenger wheel and a possible broken headlight on the driver's side. Anyone with information is asked to call C
  
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• Early Childhood Education and Care Department looking to fill 20 new positions

  14-07-2023 04:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state's Early Childhood Education and Care Department is holding a faster recruitment process to fill 20 new positions in the Administration, Financial, Equity, Health, and Information technology fields. The department said instead of having to wait for the job posting to close before interviewing applicants, anyone who meets the minimum requirement for the job will receive an interview. What’s the entertainment lineup for the New Mexico State Fair 2023?A
  
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