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• Tucumcari works to repair hail-damaged neon signs

  27-07-2023 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – Businesses in Tucumcari are working to repair historic neon signs that were damaged in a May hail storm. The "golf ball-sized" hail hit the city and impacted signs along Route 66, causing over $1,000,000 in damage.The New Mexico Route 66 Association identified over 60 pieces of broken neon tubing among the broken signs. As the signs are a major tourism draw for Tucumcari, residents and business owners are pushing to get the hail damage repaired."I am afraid th
  
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• LANL photos show up in Smithsonian Magazine

  27-07-2023 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A physicist-turned-photographer is giving the public a glimpse at where the atomic bomb was developed, through the pages of Smithsonian. Minesh Bacrania was first introduced to the objects and infrastructure left over from the Manhattan Project while working in nuclear nonproliferation at Los Alamos National Lab.Story continues below:New Mexico: Over 100,000 New Mexicans no longer have suspended driver’s licensesCrime: Former corrections officer facing
  
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• Demolition of historic Belen hotel delayed pending hearing

  27-07-2023 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – There has been a last-minute pause on demolition for a historic railroad-era relic in Belen. Last month, city councilors voted to tear down the 114-year-old Kuhn Hotel citing years of crime problems at the vacant lot and a failure of the property owner to fix it up. Public comment wanted on planned New Mexico highway improvementsThe hotel's owner, Joan Artiaga, has now secured a hearing to postpone the hotel's demolition. She said she has prospective buyers who wo
  
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• Your guide to New Mexico's ghost towns

  27-07-2023 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Numerous ghost towns sit within New Mexico's border, containing traces of history and the stories of what life in the Land of Enchantment used to look like. While some "ghost towns" have been resurrected and now serve as functioning cities, some are just remnants of buildings that reflect the southwestern lifestyle of the past.Newmexico.org estimates that there are over 400 ghost towns in the state, but many haven't stood the test of time, leaving just foundations
  
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• Southeast Albuquerque murder remains unsolved

  27-07-2023 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department needs the public's help solving a murder that happened Saturday night in southeast Albuquerque. Officers responded to a shooting near Central and Louisiana just after 11:00 p.m. on July 22. 7-year-old girl shot in Clovis, three chargedWhen police got to the scene, they found the body of Brittany Geter. APD is asking anyone with information about Geter's death to give them a call at 843-STOP.
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• Albuquerque Public School bus driver arrested in connection to rape cold cases

  27-07-2023 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials say a school bus driver has been arrested in connection to several rape and sexual assault cases that have been cold for decades. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's office announced the arrest of Albuquerque Public Schools bus driver 61-year-old Ralph Anthony Martinez in connection to the cases from the 1980s and 1990s.The district attorney's office highlighted two alleged rape cases and one alleged sexual assault they claim have now been co
  
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• Isotopes volunteer, collecting donations for Roadrunner Food Bank

  27-07-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Roadrunner Food Bank sees fewer volunteers come out during the hot summer months so the Albuquerque Isotopes baseball players came in to lend a helping hand. Fans coming to Thursday's game are asked to bring in canned food to donate to the food bank as well as 'just serve.' Isotopes share upcoming games, promotionsThe food bank was thrilled with the help they received in their warehouse Thursday morning. "The volunteers are so important, we really can't do o
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosts Civic Plaza backpack giveaway

  27-07-2023 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just in time for the new school year, the City of Albuquerque is inviting families to a backpack giveaway. This Sunday on Civic Plaza, the city is hosting the sixth-annual "Cruzin' Into the School Year."Story continues below:New Mexico: Over 100,000 New Mexicans no longer have suspended driver’s licensesCrime: Former corrections officer facing civil lawsuit for alleged sexual abuseLocal News: Following abuse allegations, New Mexico is reworking th
  
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• Albuquerque man who killed panhandler sentenced to 8 years in prison

  27-07-2023 22:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is going to prison for shooting and killing a panhandler. Isaiah Luna pled guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter after facing first-degree murder. Suspect charged in East Mountain murder where victim’s body was set on fireInvestigators said that in September 2021, Luna was in an SUV and stopped at a traffic light at 98th and Central. Prosecutors said video showed a homeless man, 56-year-old David Hart, walking past Luna's SUV
  
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• Macy’s stylist provides tips for back to school

  27-07-2023 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's never too early to start thinking back-to-school fashion. With a new school year comes new trends. That's why Dara Romero Macy’s Personal Stylist is sharing 2023 back-to-school styles for all ages.New Mexico funding for home visits to help children doubled in recent years, but enrollment lagsWith back to school comes tax-free weekend. Macy's is having a 'one day sale' where people can save even more and if you are a cardholder you will be ear
  
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• Bernalillo County offering free acequia documentary screening and filmmaker Q&A

  27-07-2023 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Whether you're new to New Mexico or have been here all your life, there's always more to learn about our most precious resource, water. Friday, July 28, you can check out an hour-long documentary on the history and challenges of New Mexico's acequias.More than just water-carrying ditches, acequias are a vital resource for farmers, ranchers, and communities throughout the state. They also represent a key community that comes together over shared resources. Ne
  
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• Buffalo Soldiers Salute at Historic Fairview Cemetery

  27-07-2023 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – July 28th is Buffalo Soldiers Day and the Historic Fairview Cemetery is holding a salute to their legacy. Buffalo soldiers day commemorates the African American Army Soldiers' contributions to the nation.Santa Fe Hotel nominated for best ‘Historic Hotel’ in USA Today pollThere are 13 Buffalo Soldiers buried in Albuquerque's Historic Fairview Cemetery. On Friday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m., the cemetery will hold a salute to the legacy of the Buffalo S
  
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• Record temperatures and evening storms Thursday around New Mexico

  27-07-2023 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Storms will move east/southeast off of the mountains during the late-afternoon and evening. The Metro will see more spotty showers or weak storms, along with the northeast highlands, central highlands and east plains. Southeast New Mexico will be dry and sunny. Flash flooding will be possible at the burn scars, and a couple of storms may be strong with heavy rain and strong winds.
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• Isotopes share upcoming games, promotions

  27-07-2023 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Isotopes are in the middle of a two-week homestand and face the Sacramento River Cats and Las Vegas Aces. With home games come a lot of fun promotions and special events for fans to enjoy and celebrate.Santa Fe begins preparations for 71st Traditional Spanish MarketJuly -August Game Nights:
  July 28: Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamonds NightSpecial Jerseys will be available to purchase at the team's shopJuly 29: Green Chile Cheeseburgers Night/
  
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• Barbie is enjoying a resurgence. So why are some people putting the dolls in blenders?

  27-07-2023 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  SAN ANGELO, Texas (ConchoValleyHomepage) — With the "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" blockbuster combo officially in theaters on July 21, some people would think that life couldn't be better for the world's favorite pretty-in-pink fashionista. They would be wrong.National Barbie-in-a-Blender Day, celebrated on July 27, was made to offer a scathing critique of Mattel Inc.'s poster child by encouraging observers to do just as its name suggests - put a Barbie doll in a blender and, optionally, set
  
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• Oregon mom breaks world record for largest breast milk donation, helps others

  27-07-2023 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon mother who recently broke the Guinness World Record for the largest breast milk donation is being hailed a hero for helping hundreds of families around the world.Elisabeth Anderson-Sierra, of Aloha, said she never expected to break the record, noting, "It used to be kind of a running joke, but then I went through with it and here it is.”Anderson-Sierra has a rare medical condition, hyper-lactation syndrome, which she explains, causes her body to prod
  
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• How to prevent stormwater pollution in Albuquerque during monsoon season

  27-07-2023 20:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Despite it being the driest start to monsoon season on record in Albuquerque, rain can come at any time before the season ends on Sept. 30. Last year, the National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a record 249 flash flood warnings during the monsoon, nearly doubling the previous high. In the case that heavy rain does occur this year, there are steps residents can take to prevent stormwater pollution in the Rio Grande.Story continues below:New Mexico: Ov
  
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• Love your credit card points? A bill that may change them is still on the table

  27-07-2023 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  A Senate bill that takes aims at credit card “swipe fees” won’t make it into annual defense policy legislation, but sponsors of the Credit Card Competition Act struck a deal with leadership to have it come to the floor for a vote by the end of the year, a source close to the talks told The Hill.“We were given assurances that the Credit Card Competition Act will be given a vote this Congress,” Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), who reintroduced the bill last month with Se
  
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• Plea deal rejected for man with long criminal history

  27-07-2023 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A plea deal for Juan Ramirez, accused of fleeing from police and crashing into another car, fell apart Thursday morning after the defendant researched law regarding his case. Ramirez previously pleaded guilty to aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer after a crash in 2021.Related Coverage
  Man who stole truck that killed Albuquerque teen sentenced to prisonAttorney claims video shows police pursuing truck that fatally hit teenFamily seeks public’s
  
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• What's next for Hunter Biden in court and Congress after his plea deal derails

  27-07-2023 19:58 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The unraveling of Hunter Biden's plea agreement has thrust his criminal case into uncertain waters and given new fodder to Republican critics in Congress as they push ahead with investigations into the president's youngest son.
  Biden was supposed to plead guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor charges for failing to pay taxes. But U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika in Delaware put the brakes on the guilty plea after raising concerns during an hourslong hearing about the struc
  
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• Historic lifetime partnership between Meow Wolf and New Mexico United

  27-07-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United and Meow Wolf have agreed to a historic lifetime partnership. Meow Wolf is now the lifetime front-of-jersey sponsor for New Mexico United's home kits. According to New Mexico United, this is the first lifetime front-of-jersey sponsor in the history of pro sports. Over 100,000 New Mexicans no longer have suspended driver’s licenses"Together we will redefine the fan experience and create unforgettable moments for our supporters," Meow W
  
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• A meat allergy caused by tick spit is getting more common, CDC says

  27-07-2023 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday. But health officials believe many more have the problem and don't know it.A second report estimated that as many as 450,000 Americans have developed the allergy. That would make it the 10th most common food allergy in the U.S., said Dr. Scott Commins, a University of North Carolina researche
  
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• 11-year-old girl arrested over 'false' abduction report in Florida, police say

  27-07-2023 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  PORT ORGANGE, Fla. (WJW) -- Police in Florida said they arrested an 11-year-old girl after she texted 911 to "falsely report" that her friend was kidnapped by an armed man driving a white van.Volusia Sheriff's Office posted body camera footage of the arrest on Facebook. In the video, an officer can be heard saying, "This is going to be an opportunity for you to turn this into a learning experience. This is not something you're going to carry with you for the rest of your life."(Credit: Volusia C
  
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• WhatsApp launches video messaging

  27-07-2023 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — WhatsApp is now allowing users to record and send video messages, Meta announced.
  The messages are similar to voice messages that are already allowed, with users being able to record up to one minute of video and send it to their contacts.
  Users were already able to send video files to contacts, but the new feature allows people to record directly within the app, which facilitates encrypted communication.What is Threads? All your questions about Meta’s new Twitter riva
  
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• McDonald's to test spinoff brand named after forgotten, decades-old alien mascot

  27-07-2023 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - You know McDonald’s for its Golden Arches, golden fries, and its dressed-in-golden-overalls clown mascot. But now, the fast food chain — already riding high from the success of returning a former mascot  — says it is gearing up to test a spinoff restaurant based on a member of McDonaldland. During its second-quarter earnings call Thursday, CEO Chris Kempczinski said McDonald’s will begin testing these spinoff restaurants, called CosMc’s, early
  
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• Man finds nearly 10-foot long boa constrictor in backyard in Virginia

  27-07-2023 17:24 via krqe.com
  
  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A slithering surprise shocked one Virginia Beach man while he was mowing his yard.Michael Peck is used to seeing critters pop up in his backyard. What he was not expecting was a nearly 10-foot snake slithering around while he was cutting the grass."At first I just kind of shrieked as a normal person would, seeing a snake of that size," Peck told Nexstar's WAVY. Southwest Airlines adding direct flight to Long Beach from the SunportPeck froze and contemplated his
  
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• US economy blows past expectations: 3 quick takeaways 

  27-07-2023 16:18 via krqe.com
  
  Gross domestic product (GDP) levels came in hot in the second quarter, growing at a 2.4 percent rate that marked the fourth straight quarter of positive growth and underlined the resilience of the U.S. economy.  Economists polled by Bloomberg had been expecting GDP growth of around 1.8 percent, meaning the 2.4 percent growth was a pleasant surprise — especially with other recent data indicating slowing inflation. The numbers from the Commerce Department are the latest sign of str
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Hit and run, Suspensions lifted, Evening storms, Stolen trailer, Heat issues

  27-07-2023 15:06 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  NMHSD sending economic relief to low-income New MexicansTop ice cream flavor in New Mexico, according to InstacartNon-profit merges with CNM to help older adults stay engaged in the communityAlbuquerque woman accused of stealing more than $19K from stores takes plea dealSanta Fe Hotel nominated for best ‘Historic Hotel’ in USA Today pollA new millipede species with 486 legs has been found in the USBluffing or not, Putin’s declared deployment of nuclear we
  
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• More 100 degree temperatures and uptick in moisture around New Mexico

  27-07-2023 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Skies are partly to mostly cloudy across the state, with spotty rain showers pushing through western, central and northern New Mexico. Showers will dissipate throughout the morning commute. Skies will be mostly sunny midday, with more storms developing in the northern and western mountains by mid-afternoon. Storms will move east/southeast off of the mountains during the late-afternoon and evening. The Metro will see more spotty showers or weak storms, along wi
  
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• Record-breaking heat affects local charity rodeo

  27-07-2023 14:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The record-breaking heat has New Mexican’s looking for ways to stay cool, that means fewer spectators in the stands for The Stables at Tamaya charity rodeo.Connie Collis is the director of The Stables at Tamaya, she said students practice every day for the weekly benefit rodeo. Proceeds from the rodeos, hosted every Thursday through the summer, go directly to the Tamaya Horse Rehabilitation Program. Non-profit merges with CNM Ingenuity to help older adul
  
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• Musk’s X takes over @x handle from longtime user

  27-07-2023 12:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A longtime user of X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, has given over his "@x" handle to the company, saying in an interview that he was offered multiple handles and received free merchandise in exchange.
  Gene X. Hwang, co-founder of event photo company Orange Photography, told Mashable in an interview published Wednesday that he had been expecting X to contact him on the matter. "[I] got an email basically saying they are taking it,” Hwang told the
  
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• Another round of afternoon storms and heat Thursday

  27-07-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures will continue to flirt with record warmth through the rest of the week. Storms could bring some late afternoon heat relief to some areas.
  Another round of scattered showers and storms have developed Wednesday across the mountains and higher elevations of western, central and northern New Mexico. A few spotty showers are still lingering across central New Mexico tonight.
  A better crop of afternoon showers and thunderstorms will develop through Saturday, however most lower elevations
  
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• Albuquerque woman hit by car found dead in home, loved ones asking public for help

  27-07-2023 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A community is mourning after a bicyclist was found dead in her home, following a mysterious hit and run.“I think it's still just shock.” Rosanna Breuninger a familiar face around the Wells Park area, always seen riding her bike.
  “I saw her. It'll be would have been two weeks ago. This coming Thursday,” said Alex Martinez, a friend of Breuninger.Police believe she was riding through her North Valley neighborhood Friday night, aft
  
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• Theater troupe in Santa Fe has production materials stolen days before opening night

  27-07-2023 05:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Days before opening night, a young theater troupe is left scrambling, after crooks made off with a truck filled with thousands of dollars worth of production materials. Now the theater company is asking for the public's help to recover the priceless items.Pandemonium Productions Executive Artistic Director, Chris Leslie is well-known in the Santa Fe theater world. Operating Pandemonium Productions for youth for over two decades, Leslie saID he's made thou
  
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• A new millipede species with 486 legs has been found in the US

  27-07-2023 04:56 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The City of Angels, a metropolis of freeways and traffic, has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.The tiny arthropod was found just underground by naturalists at a Southern California hiking area — near a freeway, a Starbucks and an Oakley sunglasses store.About the length of a paperclip but skinny as pencil lead, it's translucent and sinuous like a jellyfish tentacle. The creature burrows four inches below ground, secret
  
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• Non-profit merges with CNM Ingenuity to help older adults stay engaged in the community

  27-07-2023 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico has a rapidly aging population. Now, a new initiative by Central New Mexico Community College Ingenuity and non-profit NM-NEW aims to keep help by keeping older New Mexicans engaged in both the community and the economy.
  After a successful career in tech, New Mexico native Paula Getz started thinking about retirement. "I really realized it wasn't easy as I thought to find a volunteer place, to get on a board, to find a part-time job if I wanted a
  
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• Southwest Airlines adding direct flight to Long Beach from the Sunport

  27-07-2023 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Southwest Airlines is continuing to expand its routes from the Albuquerque Sunport. The airline will begin daily flights to Long Beach, California on September 5 with fares currently under $100 one way. It will be the third additional flight Southwest has added at the Sunport this year. Planning begins for stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park, Mayor Keller saysThe others were weekly flights to Orlando added just a few weeks ago and daily flights to Kansas City, Mi
  
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• APS, teachers union reach tentative deal, vote scheduled for next week

  27-07-2023 04:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the start of the Albuquerque Public Schools year only a few weeks away, a new agreement with teachers is set to be voted on. The new deal between APS and the teachers union includes a 6% pay raise for educators and a stipend for athletic coaches. It's the first stipend in 25 years for the coaches. Stipends will also be given to staff for supervising students during off time due to the new bell schedules.Has Albuquerque Public Schools made progress on fi
  
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• Suspect charged in East Mountain murder where victim's body was set on fire

  27-07-2023 04:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has filed charges in the murder of a man whose body was found burning in the East Mountains. BCSO charged Johnathan Martinez for the murder of Jorge Lopez-Duran. Lopez-Duran's body was found on fire off Juan Thomas Road in Tijeras back in November. Albuquerque man sentenced for his role in 2021 murderInvestigators believe Martinez was part of a group that beat and strangled Lopez-Duran following a dispute over money. Ne
  
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• Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers rehabbing with the Isotopes

  27-07-2023 03:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Brendan Rodgers finally made his 2023 debut on Tuesday night, however, it wasn't with the Rockies. The Colorado infielder sustained a shoulder injury at the start of spring training and is finally getting back to baseball at the minor league level. Rodgers is spending some time rehabbing with Triple-A Albuquerque and looking to get back to his gold-glove caliber of play. Shai McGruder signs professional contract in Europe"I am trying to figure out that fastb
  
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• Actors picket outside Netflix studio complex in Albuquerque

  27-07-2023 03:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the biggest strikes in Hollywood history has made its way to New Mexico as dozens of screen actors and others in support picketed outside one of the state's big film hubs Wednesday. That protest happened outside of Netflix's studio complex in Albuquerque. Actors are, in part, asking for better pay and better residuals from streaming services. "Where they thought, the industry was going to go in like 5 to 10 years went there in basically two
  
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• Disneyland expanding alcohol options, bringing beer, wine and cocktails to new restaurants

  27-07-2023 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Visitors to Disneyland will soon have the ability to purchase beer, wine, and specialty cocktails from several mainstay restaurants as the park continues to evolve and provide new services.On Wednesday, Disney announced new menu changes were coming to the popular River Belle Terrace, Carnation Café, and Café Orleans, which included the fresh arrival of alcoholic beverages.Prior to 2019, Disneyland was considered a "dry" park, with no alcohol on the premises, save for t
  
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• South Valley Aquatic Center renamed in honor of beloved community member

  27-07-2023 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The South Valley Aquatic Center officially has a new name. The county rebranded the pool in honor of Frank Gallegos who volunteered at two schools in the South Valley area.What are locals’ favorite food trucks in Albuquerque?He was critical in getting the South Valley pool renovated into what it is today. "But this community is what it is because of the people like Frank who get involved in their community, who love to have a mission to better their co
  
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• Record heat and rain chances through the rest of the week

  27-07-2023 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures will continue to flirt with record warmth through the rest of the week. Storms could bring some late afternoon heat relief to some areas.
  Another round of scattered showers and storms have developed Wednesday across the mountains and higher elevations of western and northern New Mexico. With dry air at the ground though, these showers and storms struggle to hold together once making their way off the mountains. Meanwhile, its another day of record setting heat across parts of the st
  
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• Albuquerque mother charged with 4-month-old's death

  27-07-2023 00:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department has charged 31-year-old Christina Bennett for the death of her four-month-old daughter. Although the autopsy of the child did not determine the cause of her death, methamphetamine was detected in the baby's system.In April, officers responded to reports of an unresponsive child in northeast Albuquerque; they arrested Bennett at that time for an outstanding felony warrant. According to police, Bennett refused to hand over the
  
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• Top ice cream flavor in New Mexico, according to Instacart

  27-07-2023 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With only a few days left in National Ice Cream Month, Instacart compiled a list of the most popular flavors in each state. Results show that New Mexico is one of four states across the country that prefers an ice cream flavor based on a popular beverage.Instacart analyzed its purchase data from June 2022 to May 2023 and found that vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor in America, making up 30% of all ice cream purchases through Instacart. The delivery servi
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for his role in 2021 murder

  27-07-2023 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man will spend time behind bars for his role in a murder. According to a criminal complaint, in 2021, Andrew Castillo, Marianna Lucero, Francisco Aguirre, and Latina Jiron all played a part in the killing of Joshua Oliver in the Foothills. Police said the suspects were looking for Oliver after accusing him of breaking into a car. Las Vegas man sentenced to 39 years behind bars for double murderCastillo pled guilty to second-degree murder
  
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• Shai McGruder signs professional contract in Europe

  27-07-2023 00:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While her time with the Lobos has come to an end, Shai McGruder's basketball journey is continuing at the professional level. McGruder has signed with Kouvottaret in Finland on a one-year contract.Sports Desk: NMSU Football exudes excitement at CUSA Media DaysDuring her time at UNM, McGruder appeared in 147 games, which ranks second all time among Lobos. She also finished her career second in blocks (179), third in rebounds (867) and steals (223), as well as
  
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