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• New Mexico man sentenced for sexually abusing 3 minors

  03-08-2023 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A 22-year-old man from Tohatchi was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing three minors, the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico announced Thursday. BCSO: Suspect tried to disguise himself as a woman to avoid arrestByron Yazzie Jr. pled guilty to sexual abuse of a minor, sexual abuse, and aggravated sexual abuse on March 23. He was indicted by a grand jury on June 15, 2022. Yazzie sexually abused three minor victims betwee
  
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• Deming faces two lawsuits after city employee raised concerns over reportedly high water bills

  03-08-2023 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Deming is facing two lawsuits surrounding allegations that the city overbilled residents for water. Alexi Jackson, the former Deming Community Services Director, is leading the two lawsuits.Jackson claims that in August of 2022, he began receiving informal complaints from Deming residents. Jackson says his own water bill was "excessively and inexplicably high." New Mexico Space Valley selected as finalist for national science competitionJackson s
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools students come back to new school year with a new schedule

  03-08-2023 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thousands of Albuquerque kids are back ringing in the new school year Thursday, but it is a lot different for many with some big changes from Albuquerque Public Schools (APS). From later start times to longer days across the district, administrators tell us the changes are being felt Thursday, but they're optimistic.
  "The first day of school is sweet. It's just exciting. It's full of promise," said Scott Elder, superintendent of APS. "I'm just feeling the re
  
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• Dona Ana County to open community centers amid triple-digit heat

  03-08-2023 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Doña Ana County Health and Human Services staff will be opening community centers for members of the public to use as temperatures are expected to return to the triple digits during the weekend. Here’s how to keep cool and stay safe during a heat waveCommunity centers will be open throughout the weekend, as follows:Butterfield Community CenterAddress: 9350 Berry Patch Ln. in Las Cruces
  Phone: 575-382-5237
  Hours:Saturday closedSunday 1
  
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• Bernalillo County adjusts pool hours as school resumes

  03-08-2023 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is adjusting its hours at pools and aquatics facilities as kids return to school.Story continues below:New Mexico: Virgin Galactic plans for 5 more flights to space in 2023Crime: Family speaks out after woman killed by 13-year-old while looking for stolen vehicleAlbuquerque: Albuquerque Police: Use of force cases declined in 2022Community: PNM allocates $250K to combat summer heat cost strain
  The new schedules are as follows:Rio Grand
  
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• Albuquerque Police Chief meets with police service aides to work to improve program

  03-08-2023 23:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They're a key team that the Albuquerque Police Department relies on to respond to crashes and increasingly help collect information for investigations. As more critical work gets piled on the city's police service aides, APD Chief Harold Medina now says he wants to make sure their voices are being heard.It was a first-time meeting, earlier this week, as Chief Medina sat down with the city's police service aides. "It actually goes back to when I became Chief
  
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• Albuquerque teen accused of murder expected in court Friday

  03-08-2023 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Marcos Barela, the 13-year-old accused of shooting and killing 23-year-old Sydney Wilson who was trying to get her stolen vehicle back, will be in court Friday. Barela is charged with first-degree murder, unlawful carrying of a handgun by a minor, and tampering with evidence.Albuquerque man accused of helping murder girlfriend’s husband will stay behind barsAccording to the criminal complaint, Wilson tracked her stolen car to the Smith's on Central and
  
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• Clovis park fire 'looks like it was intentionally done'

  03-08-2023 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – On August 2, a playground in Clovis caught fire, and 90% of the new equipment was destroyed. Now, officials are saying, "This looks like it was intentionally done."The playground at Greene Acres Park went up in flames just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2. The Clovis Fire Department responded and was able to put out the fire, but the equipment, which was recently installed, was severely damaged. Six hundred pounds of meth found in semi-truck’s roof panel
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of helping murder girlfriend's husband will stay behind bars

  03-08-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – James Sena, the man accused of helping his girlfriend kill her husband on the Fourth of July, will be held behind bars until his trial. Police said Sena and Erica Valdez were having an affair and that Sena played a role in the murder of Valdez's husband. Erica Valdez is now accused of shooting her husband, Joel Valdez. 17-year-old in custody, connected to April Albuquerque murder: BCSOSena is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degre
  
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• Lawmakers sound alarm on threat of government shutdown

  03-08-2023 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) — A federal shutdown is on the horizon with Congress at odds over how to fund the government. Right now, lawmakers are out on recess, but once they return to Capitol Hill the race to pass a budget is on. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is one of the lawmakers sounding the alarm about the possibility of a shutdown. "I'm incredibly concerned.," Spanberger said. She says a government shutdown would be crushing for the millions of federal employees, l
  
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• These states rank dead last in pay growth

  03-08-2023 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — While inflation has been sky-high for several years, salaries haven't been keeping up. In several U.S. states, wages have only grown 4% or 5% over the past year.
  ADP released its National Employment Report, which used the salaries of nearly 10 million individual employees over the past 12 months to determine year-over-year annual pay growth across the United States.
  When ranked up against the rest of the nation, workers in five states had the least success growing the
  
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• BCSO: Suspect tried to disguise himself as a woman to avoid arrest

  03-08-2023 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested a shooting suspect Wednesday following a SWAT standoff in northeast Albuquerque but the suspect tried one last ditch effort to evade being caught. David Flores was wanted for shooting someone in the Foothills back in 2022 and failing to appear in court on a separate drug charge. Six hundred pounds of meth found in semi-truck’s roof panels at border crossingSpecial agents with the District Attorney's found
  
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• Six hundred pounds of meth found in semi-truck's roof panels at border crossing

  03-08-2023 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KRQE) – Over the last few days, major amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl, totaling over $1.5 million were intercepted at the Santa Teresa port of entry into the United States. The drugs were found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in two failed smuggling attempts.During the first drug seizure, which occurred on Monday, July 31, a 36-year-old man was crossing the border in an SUV when he was "referred for a secondary inspection of the veh
  
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• Alamogordo Animal Control facility closes temporarily for maintenance

  03-08-2023 22:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Animal Control facility has announced that it will be closed for "maintenance and sterilization." The closure was put into place on Thursday morning, August 3, and will end on Monday, August 7, at 12 p.m. when the facility reopens. City of Santa Fe hosts final 2023 summer Movie in the ParkThe closure is in effect for the facility at 2910 N Florida Avenue. Animal Control says, "We appreciate your patience and hope to see everyone again on Monday."
  
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• Drying out through weekend, with record heat around New Mexico

  03-08-2023 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It is going to be a drier day across the state, with isolated storms possible in eastern New Mexico, some showers and weak storms in the Gila and lower Rio Grande Valley.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: Albuquerque Police more than doubled phone, device data collection last yearNew Mexico: Corrales physicist recalls his time working with Robert OppenheimerCrime: Carlsbad woman sentenced to 30 years in prison for creating child pornographyPolitics: New Mexico A
  
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• Here are the top education issues to watch going into the new school year

  03-08-2023 21:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Schools are preparing for a new academic year amid growing political polarization in the classroom and mounting concerns about learning loss. As the 2024 election heats up and reports indicate plummeting test scores, educators are at the forefront of navigating the line to satisfy students, parents and politicians. From advances in technology to books pulled off a classroom shelf, the new year is expected to bring serious challenges to educators, along with battles at the
  
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• Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say

  03-08-2023 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump. KRQE News 13 Gas TrackerThe national average for gas prices stood at about $3.82 a gallon on Thursday — about 29 cents higher than that seen one month ago, according to motor club AAA. While today’s prices at the pump remain far lower than they were last year, when energy costs soared worldwide in the months following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,
  
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• Man accused of murder asks judge to reconsider detention

  03-08-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Isaiah Perez, accused of killing someone over a lost bet on a street race, asked a judge Thursday to reconsider the decision to hold him behind bars until trial.
  Story continues below:New Mexico: Virgin Galactic plans for 5 more flights to space in 2023Crime: Family speaks out after woman killed by 13-year-old while looking for stolen vehicleAlbuquerque: Albuquerque Police: Use of force cases declined in 2022Community: PNM allocates $250K to combat summer he
  
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• Hispano Philanthropic Society promotes Hispanic leadership in philanthropy

  03-08-2023 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The Hispanic Philanthropic Society promotes Hispanic leadership in philanthropy through recognition, engagement, and development of Hispanic talent to advance cultural prosperity in our community. They are now excited to present another installment of their leadership speaker series. Gallery ABQ presents August 2023 Salon Show ‘The Beauty of the Human Figure’The leadership speaker series is on Friday, August 18 from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m
  
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• What to expect at the 2023 New Mexico State Fair

  03-08-2023 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair is just around the corner and the state has announced this year's lineup. The theme of this year's fair is "Fair Famous," a nod to the long history of television and film in New Mexico. The New Mexico State Fair is returning Sept. 7-17, 2023.Learn how to compost with this Bernalillo County workshopThe fairgrounds are located just five miles east of downtown Albuquerque at EXPO NM.
  The Concert Line-Up
  Mammoth WVH with PRCA Xtreme Bul
  
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• Most common New Mexican chile that can be found during the roasting season

  03-08-2023 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Chile is a common staple found in many New Mexican dishes. From the classic chile relleno to putting green chile on burgers and in pasta, New Mexicans have created new ways to incorporate both red and green chile into their diet.Around late August through September, the smell of chile usually fills the air outside of grocery stores as people take part in the chile roasting season. "New Mexico is really the hub of chile in the United States and even in North America
  
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• School supplies you should buy in bulk on Amazon

  03-08-2023 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Stock up now so you have the school supplies you need all year longAugust means more than uncomfortably hot weather. It signals the time to start loading up on school supplies for the coming year. While you might be focused on checking off all those items on that list your child’s teacher handed out, it’s important to consider the bigger picture. Now, while prices are low, it’s a great time to bu
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools return to classroom with new calendar

  03-08-2023 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students around Albuquerque headed back to school Thursday morning. This is the first year of the new Albuquerque Public School calendar that mandated extra class time for students.New Mexico school leaders speak on extended school year, changes to calendarAPS mandated at least 180 days of classes for schools on a five-day per week schedule and 155 for those on a four-day schedule. This is in addition to increased class time, with a minimum of 1,140 total ho
  
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• Overstock is now Bed Bath & Beyond. Here are the details

  03-08-2023 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.If you were heartbroken by the news that home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond was going out of business, you’re going to want to read this. A month after the news that Overstock.com bought Bed Bath & Beyond’s remaining assets, the company has ditched its name and morphed its website into something you’ll recognize.Bed Bath & Beyond is back, babyEarlier this week, Overstock
  
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• Sandia Labs develops new way to test PPE

  03-08-2023 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have announced they have developed a more comprehensive way of testing personal protective equipment (PPE). Officials say the basic principle is modeling a device to fit the human form and human behavior.A team, including engineers Todd Barrick and Brad Salzbrenner, came up with what they say is a better solution. They created a model of a human face that could be loaded into a commercial filter test system. Sandia
  
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• New Mexico Space Valley selected as finalist for national science competition

  03-08-2023 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local space-focused group is making waves in a national competition. The New Mexico Space Valley Coalition has made it to the final round of a nationwide competition to boost science and technology development.The Space Valley Coalition is a meeting of minds coming from the private and public sectors around the state. Their goal is to boost the commercial space industry in New Mexico. Albuquerque Police more than doubled phone, device data collection
  
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• Tickets are on sale for the New Mexico Philharmonic's Classics series 2023/2024

  03-08-2023 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tickets are now on sale for the New Mexico Philharmonic's 2023/2024 Popejoy Classics concert series. The performances include works by Mahler, Berlioz, Stravinsky, and many others.The NMPhil is bringing back popular featured musicians this year: Ukrainian pianists Tetiana Shafran and Anna Dmytrenko, and violinists Yoonshin Song and Anna Tifu. All concerts will take place at Popejoy Hall on Saturdays at 6 p.m. What’s the entertainment lineup for the New
  
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• 2023 Music Fiesta headliner announced

  03-08-2023 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The lineup for the 2023 Music Fiesta has been announced. Multi-Platinum selling country artist Lee Brice will be headlining the festivities on Saturday, October 14. What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2023?Brice, known for his hit singles "A Woman Like You," "Hard To Love," and "Memory I Don't Mess With," will be preceded by Quartz Hill Records recording artists Runaway June. They've earned nominations from the Academy of Country Music Awards as well a
  
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• Worst queso scenario: Truck spills nacho cheese on Arkansas highway

  03-08-2023 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) – A truck carrying nacho cheese crashed on an Arkansas highway Tuesday afternoon, leaving a cheesy mess across the roadway.Officials with the Arkansas Department of Transportation said the accident took place around midday, after a truck carrying the cans of cheese merged into the same lane as a wrecker truck hauling an 18-wheeler on Interstate 30 near Prescott. Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles over fire riskNo one was injured, though the accident left
  
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• List of haunted places in New Mexico

  03-08-2023 18:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Around the world and the United States there are a variety of locations and places that are classified as haunted. Here in New Mexico, there is no shortage. Below is a list of some of the places that claim they are haunted.Hauntings and ghost stories of AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque
  Hotel Parq Central
  Home to a high-end lounge and hotel, this location is filled with a haunted past. This hotel was once home to a hospital and psychiatric facility. The Atchison, Topeka
  
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• Passengers restrain man accused of injuring Delta flight attendant

  03-08-2023 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) —A New Orleans man is in custody and accused of battery after an encounter with a flight attendant at the Louis Armstrong International Airport.
  According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the plane was on the ground around 4 p.m. Wednesday when 39-year-old Nelson Montgomery injured himself with a sharp object.Deputies said Mongomery then grabbed a flight attendant, who suffered two cuts, possibly caused by the same sharp object. She was treated o
  
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• Albuquerque shows how it spent American Rescue funds

  03-08-2023 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When President Biden announced massive amounts of federal funding to recover from the pandemic, Albuquerque quickly got ready to put the funds to use throughout the community. Now, years later, a new report shows where Albuquerque invested the so-called Albuquerque Rescue Plan funds.New Mexico received two installments of over $50 million from the federal government. So, where did all that money go? Albuquerque Police more than doubled phone, device dat
  
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• Pet emu escapes, becomes local sensation in Indiana

  03-08-2023 17:57 via krqe.com
  
  LINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — "He flopped over the fence and just took off."Sam Messmer said he was out of town on a backwoods hiking trip when one of his two pet emus, Rigby, got loose from his enclosure. When Messmer got cell service, he found out the bird was still on the loose.
  Rigby, affectionately called "Turdbird" by the Messmer family, ended up on a two-week-long adventure around Greene County, Indiana."He went obviously all the way down the highway and went all the way into Jasonvill
  
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• These cars and trucks are stolen most often, national crime data shows

  03-08-2023 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – More than 700,000 vehicles are stolen in any given year, but not all cars are equal targets.
  The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) analyzed federal crime data to determine which cars and trucks were most frequently reported stolen in 2022. They found two pickups took the top spots nationwide.
  The most frequently stolen vehicle was the full-size Chevrolet pickup truck, followed by full-size Ford pickups, according to the NICB analysis.It's no surprise thieves target Chevy a
  
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• Stolen forklift suspect leads police on chase in downtown Los Angeles

  03-08-2023 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A person who led police on a brief pursuit in an allegedly stolen large-capacity forklift in downtown Los Angeles was arrested after crashing into several buildings Tuesday, police confirmed to Nexstar's KTLA.  At around 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, authorities with the Los Angeles Police Department said a person called to report they were following someone in a stolen forklift.  Video of the incident obtained by KTLA shows the massive forklift moving off the sidewalk and onto a street
  
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• City of Santa Fe hosts final 2023 summer Movie in the Park

  03-08-2023 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe is hosting the final event for 2023's summer Movie in the Park series on Friday, August 4. Friday's free movie showings will be "Vivo," starting at 6 p.m., and "Elvis," starting at 8 p.m.The showings will be held at Swan Park, located on Jaguar Drive in Santa Fe. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets and snacks, but free drinks from Coca-Cola will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Final Movie Mania for summer 2
  
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• Learn how to compost with this Bernalillo County workshop

  03-08-2023 16:50 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is holding a free composting workshop on Saturday, August 5, where community members can learn to turn their kitchen and yard waste into fertilizer. The workshop is part of a quarterly composting series and will be taught by a master composter, Mary Green.The class will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Gutiérrez-Hubbell Open Space Agricultural Center at 5945 Isleta Boulevard. The class is free, but participants must reg
  
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• What are the best bakeries in Albuquerque?

  03-08-2023 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque has a handful of great options when you are looking for baked goods, but KRQE News 13 wanted to find out which ones are the best. Based on Google reviews, KRQE compiled a list of some Albuquerque bakeries – all of which have at least 4.5 stars and 100 reviews on Google. Here are some places to check out:*The following lists are based on Google reviews and KRQE viewer input Who has the best pizza in New Mexico?Highest-Rated Bakeries in Albuq
  
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• Uninsured rate hits record low, just as millions start losing Medicaid coverage

  03-08-2023 16:05 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- An all-time low of 7.7 percent of Americans had no health insurance in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.But that number, which still translates to more than 25 million people, is likely already higher now as states disenroll millions who gained Medicaid coverage during the pandemic public health emergency. Federal legislation passed during the pandemic gave states extra money for Medicaid, but only
  
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• VIDEO: School bus crashes into Chicago home

  03-08-2023 15:51 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — At least one person was injured after a school bus crashed into a house on Chicago's Northwest Side.The accident happened around 8:20 a.m. Wednesday. Police said a 63-year-old bus driver hit a parked vehicle, a city utility pole and crashed into a home.There were three people on the bus at the time of the accident: the driver, a child in a wheelchair and the child's 43-year-old female caretaker — who was transported in stable condition to a hospital with neck pains. N
  
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• Lizzo speaks out on allegations in lawsuit from former dancers: 'I am not the villian'

  03-08-2023 15:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Lizzo is speaking out for the first time after a lawsuit by three of her former dancers accused her of creating a “hostile, abusive work environment,” saying that she’s “not the villain that people and the media” have portrayed her to be."As an artist I have always been passionate about what I do," Lizzo, who was born Melissa Jefferson, said in a Thursday Instagram post. "I take my music and my performances seriously because at the end of the
  
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• Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles over fire risk

  03-08-2023 15:47 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and also are telling owners to park them away from structures until repairs are made.The recalls cover certain 2023 and 2024 Hyundai Palisades, as well some 2023 Tucson, Sonata, Elantra and Kona vehicles. Affected Kias include th
  
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• Roswell shelter accidentally euthanizes dog that was tagged for rescue

  03-08-2023 15:41 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A stray dog that was supposed to get a second chance at life, was accidentally euthanized earlier this week. The mistake comes after an out of state non-profit had already agreed to rescue him.Giles, a 2-year-old shepherd mix was brought to Roswell Animal Services on July 11. He went in alongside Gillian, soon to be mom of three puppies. Giles was put on the euthanasia list, so the non-profit, Friends of Roswell Animals stepped in to save him. Volunteers di
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: New school year, New division, Record heat returns, Use of force team, Goodwill opening

  03-08-2023 14:56 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  A look at City of Albuquerque settlementsFamily speaks out after woman killed by 13-year-old while looking for stolen vehicleCorrales physicist recalls his time working with Robert Oppenheimer17-year-old in custody, connected to April Albuquerque murder: BCSOSanta Fe Police Dept. announces new vehiclesCarlsbad woman sentenced to 30 years for creating child pornographySandia Labs utilizes tiny lasers to further develop on microchipsLunch forms encouraged to help keep meals
  
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• Record heat returns through the weekend around New Mexico

  03-08-2023 14:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday morning is dry and mostly to partly sunny across New Mexico. Temperatures are comfortable in the 50s, 60s and 70s. It is going to be a drier day across the state, with isolated storms possible in eastern New Mexico, some showers and weak storms in the Gila and lower Rio Grande Valley.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: Albuquerque Police more than doubled phone, device data collection last yearNew Mexico: Corrales physicist recalls his time working with
  
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• Waves rise 13 feet tall in California amid global warming: research

  03-08-2023 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Waves are getting bigger and surf at least 13 feet (about 4 meters) tall is becoming more common off California’s coast as the planet warms, according to innovative new research that tracked the increasing height from historical data gathered over the past 90 years.Oceanographer Peter Bromirski at Scripps Institution of Oceanography used the unusual method of analyzing seismic records dating back to 1931 to measure the change in wave height.When waves ricochet off th
  
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• How Bud Light lost its crown

  03-08-2023 13:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Bud Light has been locked for months in a contentious dispute with its consumer base over a brief partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney that has cost the brand and its parent company, Anheuser-Busch, billions in market value.The brewing giant this week said it plans to lay off hundreds of U.S. corporate employees in an announcement that was celebrated by conservative leaders who have voiced opposition to Bud Light’s partnership with Mulvane
  
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• The heaviest animal ever discovered may be this ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert

  03-08-2023 12:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — There could be a new contender for heaviest animal to ever live. While today's blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant that could tip the scales.Researchers described the species — named Perucetus colossus, or “the colossal whale from Peru” — in the journal Nature on Wednesday. Each vertebra weighs over 220 pounds (100 kilograms) and its ribs measure nearly 5 feet (1.4 meters) long.“It&
  
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• Should Trump go to jail? Election could become a referendum on that question

  03-08-2023 12:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 election will determine whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. It could also decide if he’ll face time behind bars.For Trump, who's now facing his third criminal indictment — this time for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and block the transfer of presidential power — winning is about more than ego, redemption, score-settling or the future of the country.“This election may very well be about Donald Trum
  
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• Lighthouse from 'Forrest Gump' goes dark after lightning strike

  03-08-2023 12:08 via krqe.com
  
  PORT CLYDE, Maine (AP) — Lightning has knocked out a lighthouse on the Maine coast that was featured in the movie “Forrest Gump.”The Marshall Point lighthouse, established in 1832, has been dark since Thursday when a lightning strike took out the light and foghorn, and damaged the associated circuitry, said Nat Lyon, director of the Marshall Point Lighthouse and Museum.The Marshall Point lighthouse sits on the water's edge with its damaged light removed after a July 27 lightnin
  
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