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• Make-a-Wish, local Subaru dealership grant 13-year-old's wish

  18-07-2023 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Make-a-Wish partnered with Garcia Subaru North to host a party, surprising a 13-year-old Albuquerque resident with his wish to go on a shopping spree.Alejandro, who has a malignant brain tumor and is losing his vision, was surprised with a send-off party that included a red carpet arrival, a limousine ride, then a shopping spree at the local mall. Pool rental app offers relief from Albuquerque heat"We partner with Garcia Subaru throughout the year to help wi
  
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• Road construction to begin in downtown Clovis

  18-07-2023 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Two and AUI, Inc. will begin roadway reconstruction for a portion of downtown Clovis Monday. Drivers should expect single-lane closures throughout the project.Construction will take place on US-60 and US-84 from milepost 387 east of Potter Park to milepost 389 at Sycamore Street from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect eastbound lane closures from Ash Street to Sycamore Str
  
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• Taco John's abandons Taco Tuesday trademark, issues challenge to Taco Bell

  18-07-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Fast food chain Taco John's has been home to Taco Tuesday for 40 years, but now the company is abandoning its claim to the famous phrase. The company is also using the move to draw attention to a nonprofit organization that supports restaurant workers.Since May, Taco John's has been involved in a legal battle with rival chain Taco Bell, who challenged the company's registration of the "Taco Tuesday" saying, which Taco John's has held since 1989 (in every state except New Jer
  
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• Bernalillo County asks for public comment on Alvarado Square art proposals

  18-07-2023 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is asking residents for their opinion on three art proposals to be installed at the county's headquarters at Alvarado Square. The deadline for comment submission is Friday, July 28, at 11:59 p.m.The semi-finalists for the art project are Ray King, Ivan Depeña, and the team of Laura Haddad and Thomas Drugan. They each presented detailed proposals for the project earlier this month. To send in a comment, fill out the form here. A
  
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• Las Vegas police serve search warrant in Tupac Shakur murder investigation

  18-07-2023 21:50 via krqe.com
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities in Nevada confirmed Tuesday that they served a search warrant this week in connection with the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.Story continues below:Entertainment: Are New Mexicans looking forward to ‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer?’Traffic: Bridge repairs prompt daily lane closures on I-25 south near T or CCrime: Many question why man accused of killing Alamogordo officer was not behind barsKRQE Investigates: New gun evidence link
  
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• Man sentenced for lying about sexual dysfunction in New Mexico-Arizona case

  18-07-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  After facing allegations of involvement in a New Mexico-Arizona sex trafficking ring, John Dompierre, from Avondale, Arizona avoided prison by a mistrial. Now, he’s been sentenced to 21 months in prison for lying about his sex life during that trial, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says.The 60-year-old was indicted with conspiracy and transportation for illegal sexual activity in 2020. Prosecutors alleged that he agreed to transpor
  
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• Man sentenced after lying about sexual dysfunction in New Mexico-Arizona case

  18-07-2023 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  After facing allegations of involvement in a New Mexico-Arizona sex trafficking ring, John Dompierre, from Avondale, Arizona avoided prison by a mistrial. Now, he’s been sentenced to 21 months in prison for lying about his sex life during that trial, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says.The 60-year-old was indicted with conspiracy and transportation for illegal sexual activity in 2020. Prosecutors alleged that he agreed to transpor
  
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• Nuclear Museum is hosting atomic-age-inspired events in July

  18-07-2023 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the upcoming July 21 release of the "Oppenheimer," there is great interest in the events that led up to the detonation of the first nuclear bomb. The Nuclear Museum is dedicated to sharing the unique history of the atomic age through special education events and learning experiences.Albuquerque Police looks to add members to its all-volunteer chaplain unitThe National Museum of Nuclear Science & History serves as a bridge between the historical even
  
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• Albuquerque's Senior Tech Fair earns national recognition

  18-07-2023 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs has earned national recognition for its annual 50+ Senior Tech Fair. The city has been recognized by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) with a Programs of Excellence Award.The Senior Affairs department saw a growing need for technology skills following the COVID-19 pandemic, so they worked with local non-profits Adelante-DiverseIT and Teeniors to create the event. This year, over 250 people attended the fair to
  
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• Patients seeking abortion, gender-affirming care at risk of increased surveillance: report 

  18-07-2023 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Patients seeking out-of-state abortions and gender-affirming care are at risk of increased surveillance from law enforcement, according to a new report.The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP) released a report Tuesday detailing the elevated dangers for patients who travel for abortions or gender-affirming care.  “Surveillance doesn’t stop at the state line,” said Albert Fox Cahn, the executive director of STOP. “Even as progressive states s
  
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• Artists needed for 2023 Bosque Chile Festival Chalk Art Murals

  18-07-2023 21:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Public Art program is looking for artists to submit proposals for chalk art murals that will be displayed at the 9th annual Bosque Chile Festival. The two-day festival is taking place next month at the EXPO New Mexico and will have art, food, and music.Bernalillo County breaks ground on new aquatic center in North ValleyThe festival will take place on August 19 and 20 at the Expo New Mexico, Villa Hispana. As part of the festivitie
  
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• Colorado teen accused of trying to go to Iraq to fight for the Islamic State group

  18-07-2023 21:12 via krqe.com
  DENVER (AP) — An 18-year-old from suburban Denver who allegedly planned to go to Iraq to fight for the Islamic State group was arrested last week as he tried to board a flight to Turkey.Davin Daniel Meyer of Castle Rock, who was arrested Friday, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Colorado announced late Monday.Meyer's lawyer did not immediately return a telephone message or email seekin
  
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• Gigi Hadid arrested for having marijuana in Cayman Islands

  18-07-2023 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Gigi Hadid had a rough start on her trip to the Cayman Islands.
  She was arrested at the Owen Roberts International Airport on July 10 after marijuana was found in her luggage by customs officers.
  According to Cayman Marl Road, Hadid and her friend, Leah Nicole McCarthy, were both charged after officials found "ganja and utensils used for the consumption of ganja" in their luggage as they arrived via private plane.
  Both women were arrested and taken to the Prisoner Detention Center for p
  
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• The ‘Barbie’ movie merch trend is exploding

  18-07-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Top ‘Barbie’ movie merch ahead of opening weekendFans of all ages are excited about the upcoming “Barbie” movie, set to be released this Friday, July 21. It’s generating an unprecedented amount of buzz, and experts are predicting one of the largest domestic box office openings of a movie with a female director.That’s good news for Greta Gerwig, who has proven her prowe
  
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• Elephant Butte named top 10 best lakes for bass fishing in western U.S.

  18-07-2023 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KRQE) – Elephant Butte Lake is getting national recognition for its bass fishing. Bassmaster ranked the best lakes for bass fishing in the western U.S., and Elephant Butte ranked number six on the list. What is that string of lights over New Mexico’s night sky?Elephant Butte previously made the list in 2019; improving conditions and the size of bass are credited for it's return to the list. The largest bass ever caught at Elephant Butte weighed 54 pounds, 8 ounc
  
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• Farmington offers free back-to-school vaccinations for kids

  18-07-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health will be providing free back-to-school vaccinations for kids ages 18 and younger in San Juan County. The free vaccinations will be available on four different dates and are made possible through the Got Shots? immunization campaign.Free Vaccination Dates
  Wednesday, July 26, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, July 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Thursday, August 10, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.Saturday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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• Sprinkler play extended at Albuquerque city parks

  18-07-2023 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is extending sprinkler play in city parks due to continued triple-digit heat. It will be available Tuesday through Friday.Story continues below:Entertainment: Are New Mexicans looking forward to ‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer?’Traffic: Bridge repairs prompt daily lane closures on I-25 south near T or CCrime: Many question why man accused of killing Alamogordo officer was not behind barsKRQE Investigates: New gun
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department welcomes 60 new cadets

  18-07-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is welcoming 60 new cadets that will be starting the police academy. APD talked about retention efforts, including 5% pay bump this year and another 4% next year.National Weather Service explains what’s fueling New Mexico’s heat waveAPD Chief Harold Medina also welcomed ten new lateral officers and 20 Police Service Aids. This is the first year the department sent recruits through a pre-academy before beginn
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department welcomes 60 new cades

  18-07-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is welcoming 60 new cadets that will be starting the police academy. APD talked about retention efforts, including 5% pay bump this year and another 4% next year.National Weather Service explains what’s fueling New Mexico’s heat waveAPD Chief Harold Medina also welcomed ten new lateral officers and 20 Police Service Aids. This is the first year the department sent recruits through a pre-academy before beginn
  
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• NMSU hosting agricultural field, learn about crop research and more

  18-07-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State University's Agricultural Science Center in Los Lunas is hosting a field day August 8. Attendees will get a chance to learn from NMSU researchers and extension staff about different crops and weed control, among other topics. Pool rental app offers relief from Albuquerque heatRegistration begins at 7:30 a.m. August 8, and field tours will start at 9 a.m. A free lunch will be provided at noon. Some research topics that will be presented will include
  
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• Frontier Airlines sale offers flights as low as $29

  18-07-2023 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- Frontier Airlines is celebrating its 29th anniversary with special rates for customers, but travelers need to act quickly to get the deal.The customer appreciation sale includes flights as low as $29 for travel through Nov. 15, 2023. Certain blackout dates apply.For an additional $29, travelers can add a bundle that includes a carry-on bag, a checked bag, and the ability to select a seat. There is also a $49 add-on bundle option that includes a refundable ticket. Both
  
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• BCSO seeks help in locating South Valley hit-and-run suspect

  18-07-2023 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run accident. They say it happened on Friday night around 10:45 p.m. near the 300 block of La Vega Dr. SW. NMSP investigates fatal plane crash near Santa FeOfficials say 57-year-old Martin Legarda was found unconscious in the road by deputies and was pronounced dead on the scene. BCSO's Traffic Investigation Unit is asking for the public's help in
  
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• Pool rental app offers relief from Albuquerque heat

  18-07-2023 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With triple-digit temperatures in the forecast for Albuquerque, many people may be looking for a way to stay cool. An app called Swimply allows users to rent pools that are located at residential homes across the city. Albuquerque cuts pool fees, turns on park sprinklers for “Operation Cooldown”Swimply has more than a handful of pools to rent by the hour in the Albuquerque area. Some of the pools have slides, diving boards, lounge areas and come
  
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• Youth rescued after falling off a cliff near Los Alamos

  18-07-2023 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – First responders rescued a youth that fell off a cliff near Overlook Park. At around 6:30 p.m., Los Alamos Police, Los Alamos Fire Department, and Classic Air Medical staff responded to the incident. After working for several hours in a "treacherous location," they were able to extract the individual, according to the Los Alamos County Police Department. Are New Mexicans looking forward to ‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer?’The individual was a
  
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• The first-ever 'Golden Bachelor' has been revealed: Who is Gerry Turner?

  18-07-2023 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A 71-year-old widower from Indiana has been chosen as the first-ever "Golden Bachelor" on ABC's new "Bachelor" spin-off of the same name.The show, which is scheduled to air in the fall, will follow Gerry Turner (pronounced GAIR-ee) on his journey to find a romantic partner after the death of his wife Toni. All of the female contestants will be 65 and over, according to The Hollywood Reporter."Six years after Toni’s passing and with the support of his fami
  
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• As the planet warms, scientists worry that cases of infectious diseases could spike

  18-07-2023 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — People around the world are living longer, healthier lives than they were just half a century ago.
  Climate change threatens to undo that progress.
  Across the planet, animals — and the diseases they carry — are shifting to accommodate a globe on the fritz. And they’re not alone: Ticks, mosquitos, bacteria, algae, even fungi are on the move, shifting or expanding their historical ranges to adapt to climatic conditions that are evolving at an unprecedented pa
  
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• Santa Fe County plane crash kills 1, destroys home

  18-07-2023 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police said a small twin-engine plane crashed into a mobile home on Agua de Oro in La Cienega.
  Santa Fe County said the plane was heading from Sherman Oaks California when it refueled at Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF). It left SAF around 9:02 a.m. and then reported an engine failure a minute later and crashed, they stated.
  The county fire department responded to the scene with the Santa Fe Fire Department and other local agencies.Road con
  
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• Plane crashes in Santa Fe County

  18-07-2023 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says a plane has crashed in the area of El Sol Court to Los Pinos on West Frontage. Details are limited, KRQE News 13 has a crew on the way to the scene.The public is asked to avoid the area while law enforcement and other emergency services are on scene. This is a developing story.
  
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• NMSP investigates fatal plane crash near Santa Fe

  18-07-2023 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says a plane has crashed in the area of La Luna Rd and West Frontage in Santa Fe. Details are limited, KRQE News 13 has a crew on the way to the scene.The public is asked to avoid the area while law enforcement and other emergency services are on scene. New Mexico State Police say the crash is fatal. This is a developing story.
  
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• Fatal plane crash in Santa Fe County

  18-07-2023 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office says a plane has crashed in the area of La Luna Rd and West Frontage in Santa Fe. Details are limited, KRQE News 13 has a crew on the way to the scene.The public is asked to avoid the area while law enforcement and other emergency services are on scene. New Mexico State Police say the crash is fatal. This is a developing story.
  
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• Bernalillo starts new court-based opioid diversion program

  18-07-2023 17:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some felony offenders will now have the chance to get their case dismissed if they complete Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court's new Overdose Prevention, Treatment, and Intervention program.The program, abbreviated to "Opt-In Court," is the first court program in New Mexico specifically designed to help prevent opioid abuse and overdose among people who enter the criminal justice system, according to Camille Baca, a spokesperson for the court. And off
  
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• Is Albuquerque a good city for first-time home buyers?

  18-07-2023 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For those buying their first home, it can be a scary and exhilarating experience. However, according to a new WalletHub study, not all cities are created equal when it comes to buying that first home.Source: WalletHubThe study ranked 300 cities in the United States across 22 key indicators of how attractive a housing market is, how affordable, and the quality of life. Unfortunately, Albuquerque made the list but it came in at #271.The Duke City came in 64th
  
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• Marilyn Manson, accused of blowing his nose on videographer, to enter plea

  18-07-2023 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Marilyn Manson will plead no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer at a 2019 concert in New Hampshire, according to a filing by his attorney.The rocker, whose legal name is Brian Warner, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of simple assault stemming from the encounter at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford on Aug. 19, 2019.A notice of intent filed Monday says that Manson is expected to plead no contest to only one charge and that prosecu
  
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• These are the best, worst states to win the lottery in

  18-07-2023 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - It’s hard not to imagine what you’d do if you won the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot, especially when either reaches record levels like they have recently. But, if you’re lucky enough to win, you won’t exactly be lucky enough to take home the full jackpot. There are a couple of reasons why, the first being the payout options. In both Powerball and Mega Millions, you can opt for either an annuity option — where you receive an initial pa
  
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• Biden student loan repayment changes could cost around $475B: economic model

  18-07-2023 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Joe Biden’s changes to the income-driven repayment (IDR) plans could cost around $475 billion over a 10-year budget window, according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. The administration introduced the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) plan earlier this year to transform the IDR system in a move that could save thousands of dollars for student loan borrowers. The final changes to the plan, such as cutting discretionary income for repayments from 10 perce
  
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• Trial for former UNM AD Paul Krebs continues

  18-07-2023 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday is day two of the trial for the former University of New Mexico athletics director Paul Krebs. He is facing two counts of embezzlement, tied to a 2015 golf trip to Scotland where potential donors had their trip paid for by UNM.
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  UNM send Lobo execs on golf junket at public expenseScotland Golf Fiasco: UNM official drops a bombshell“Suite” Surprise: UNM reveals $432K uncollected fees from business, individualsFormer UNM At
  
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• Day 2: Trial for former UNM AD Paul Krebs

  18-07-2023 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday is day two of the trial for the former University of New Mexico athletics director Paul Krebs. He is facing two counts of embezzlement, tied to a 2015 golf trip to Scotland where potential donors had their trip paid for by UNM.
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  UNM send Lobo execs on golf junket at public expenseScotland Golf Fiasco: UNM official drops a bombshell“Suite” Surprise: UNM reveals $432K uncollected fees from business, individualsFormer UNM At
  
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• Trump notified he is target in DOJ's Jan. 6 investigation

  18-07-2023 15:52 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Trump said Tuesday morning that he has been alerted he is a target of the Justice Department’s Jan. 6 investigation focusing on his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. Trump said he received the “target letter” Sunday evening.“Deranged Jack Smith, the prosecutor with Joe Biden’s DOJ, sent a letter (again it was Sunday night!) stating that I am a TARGET of the January 6th Grand Jury investigation, and giving me a very short
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Community mourning, Embezzlement trial, Record heat, Suspect search, Supplies purchased

  18-07-2023 14:48 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Many question why man accused of killing Alamogordo officer was not behind barsNew gun evidence links suspect to second double murder caseMash and House return for summer UNM basketball workoutsAre New Mexicans looking forward to ‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer?’Local Little League’s maintenance equipment destroyed by fireAlbuquerque woman arrested for damaging property at the University of New MexicoProsecutors want man behind bars after food truck b
  
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• Historically hot temperatures around New Mexico Tuesday

  18-07-2023 14:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Temperatures are mild Tuesday morning and warmer than Monday morning. Skies are mostly sunny, and high clouds are going to move over the state throughout the day. Temperatures will warm up quickly, and more record-hot temperatures are expected state-wide.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: ’90s rape suspect facing new chargesKRQE Investigates: New gun evidence links suspect to second double murder caseAlbuquerque: Local Little League’s maintenance equipment
  
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• Phoenix set to break heat record 

  18-07-2023 14:35 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Phoenix is slated to break its heat record as the city approaches its 19th consecutive day of hitting 110 degrees or hotter in the area.  Phoenix tied the record for the most consecutive days with a high temperature of 110 degrees or more on Monday at 18 days, which ties it with the record previously set in 1974, the Phoenix National Weather Service (NWS) said.“As of 12:15 PM MST today, we hit our 18th consecutive day of high temperatures at or above 110F in Phoenix,"the
  
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• In-N-Out Burger employees barred from wearing masks

  18-07-2023 14:15 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – In-N-Out Burger has informed employees in five states that they will no longer be allowed to wear medical masks unless they have a note from their doctor, according to a company memo leaked on Twitter earlier this month.  “We are introducing new mask guidelines that emphasize the importance of customer service and the ability to show our Associates’ smiles and other facial features while considering the health and well-being of all individuals,” the memo rea
  
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• End of AIDS could happen by 2030, UN says  

  18-07-2023 14:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The United Nations agency focused on ending the AIDS epidemic released a new report that claims there is a clear path to end the epidemic by 2030. The report titled “The Path that Ends AIDS,” states the ending of the epidemic is a political and financial choice.
  “The data and real-world examples in the report make it very clear what that path is. It is not a mystery. It is a choice. Some leaders are already following the path – and succeeding,&rdquo
  
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• Search for person who hit a Santa Fe man on Fourth of July continues

  18-07-2023 14:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The search continues for the person who hit a Santa Fe man over the Fourth of July holiday. The pedestrian lived but is now on the road to recovery. 29-year-old Matthew Hamblin was on his way to his favorite fast food restaurant when he got hit by a truck while walking on the sidewalk.Dash Hamblin still remembers the frantic call he got from his son on July Fourth. “The last thing I said to him before he left the house was be careful it's a holiday y
  
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• Peacock to raise prices starting in August

  18-07-2023 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN) - Peacock subscribers are set for a price increase.Effective Aug. 17, the streaming service will go up by $1 for Premium subscribers (from $4.99 to $5.99) and $2 for Premium Plus subscribers (from $9.99 to $11.99). The Premium subscription includes advertisements, while the Premium Plus subscription gets rid of most ads and allows viewers to download content for offline viewing. Premium Plus also grants access to livestreaming of local NBC affiliates. Best dog-friendly campsites in New Me
  
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• National Weather Service explains what's fueling New Mexico's heat wave

  18-07-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As Albuquerque and several other New Mexico cities have seen several days of 100-degree heat in recent weeks, summer 2023 has proven to be one of the hottest on record. Those record or near record temperatures are expected to continue through much of the week. Dangerous, record breaking heat arrives TuesdayThis week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Chris McKee and Gabrielle Burkhart host an expert from the National Weather Service, S
  
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• Taylor Swift now has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history

  18-07-2023 13:48 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift and her loyal fans, known as Swifties. The pop star officially has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history.“Speak Now (Taylor's Version)”, released earlier this month, is the third in her endeavor to re-record her first six albums, instigated by music manager Scooter Braun’s sale of her early catalog. It has officially debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, becoming her 12th
  
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• No Powerball winner yet, jackpot hits $1 billion

  18-07-2023 11:41 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing.No ticket for Monday’s drawing matched the white balls 5, 8, 9, 17, 41 and red Powerball 2. The jackpot was estimated at $900 million.The new jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing would be the third-highest in U.S. history and will keep growing until someone wins. Ticket buyers have a chance at $1 billion paid out in yearly increments or a $516.8 mi
  
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• First witness takes stand in trial for former UNM athletic director accused of embezzlement

  18-07-2023 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday, the trial began for the University of New Mexico’s former athletics director in a case to decide if the misuse of public funds broke the law.Facing a jury for the first time, six years after ending his job as UNM athletic director, it was Paul Krebs in an Albuquerque courtroom Monday.“The Athletic Department needs to follow the rules the university has for the use of public funds. These rules, as you’ll see throughout the course of th
  
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• Jordan Byrd hopes to be an inspiration through children's book

  18-07-2023 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Jordan Byrd has always had to prove himself, on a football field and in the classroom. Learning about himself and the power of perseverance has inspired the former San Diego State and Manzano Monarchs standout to write a children's book.
  "I overcame a lot of stuff," said Byrd. "Shoot, I was in special ed classes until high school. So, I mean, I had to overcome a lot of stuff. I couldn't read that well when I was younger, and I overcame that. I feel like
  
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