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• Crosscut Fire burns in El Malpais National Monument

  08-08-2023 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire is burning within the El Malpais National Monument. It's being fueled by down trees and fallen vegetation.Right now, firefighters are monitoring the fire and assessing its conditions daily. They will take action if it seems like it's going to threaten structures or the public.Crosscut Fire
  Start Date: July 27Location: Remote, western area of El Malpais National Monument, about 23 miles southwest of GrantsContainment: 0%Size: 196Structures Threatened
  
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• New Mexico's tourism secretary will now lead Aging and Long-Term Services Department

  08-08-2023 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state agency tasked with ensuring elderly New Mexicans lead healthy lives now has a new leader. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Jen Paul Schroer as the new secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department.Schroer is the current Tourism Department secretary. Lancing Adams, the current Development Director, will take over as the acting Tourism Secretary, according to the governor's office. Feds raise amount of FEMA funding available
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue: Two people escape in arroyo amid heavy rain

  08-08-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following heavy rain and hail on Tuesday afternoon, Albuquerque Fire Rescue went to the scene of "swift water locations" to prepare for rescues, according to a social media post made at 3:10 p.m. According to the post, there were multiple reports of people caught in the rushing water.Former Los Lunas High School coach sentenced for sex crimesAround 3:40 p.m., officials confirmed that two individuals were caught in the water flow in an arroyo near Lomas and I
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue: two people caught in arroyo amid heavy rain

  08-08-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following heavy rain and hail on Tuesday afternoon, Albuquerque Fire Rescue went to the scene of "swift water locations" to prepare for rescues, according to a social media post made at 3:10 p.m. According to the post, there were multiple reports of people caught in the rushing water.
  Around 3:40 p.m., officials confirmed that two individuals were caught in the water flow in an arroyo near Lomas and I-40. AFR says they were not injured and were able to get o
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue pulls two from rushing water amid heavy rain

  08-08-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following heavy rain and hail on Tuesday afternoon, Albuquerque Fire Rescue has gone to the scene of "swift water locations" to prepare for rescues, according to a social media post made at 3:10 p.m. According to the post, there have been multiple reports of people caught in the rushing water.
  Around 3:30 p.m., officials confirmed that two individuals have been pulled from an arroyo near Lomas and I-40. KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become availa
  
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• Eastman's lawyer asks for disbarment proceeding to be postponed

  08-08-2023 23:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A Santa Fe lawyer that allegedly masterminded the scheme to have the vice president overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential Election is asking a California judge to postpone his disbarment proceedings.John Eastman's lawyer said in light of former President Trump's most recent indictment concerning his actions after losing the 2020 election and the possibility his client could be charged in connection to the alleged crimes, his potential disbarment should be d
  
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• Blake's, Isotopes, others distribute food to local nonprofits

  08-08-2023 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday, Blake's Lotaburger – along with partners JustServe.org, Jiffy Lube, and the Albuquerque Isotopes – announced the combined distribution of 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food items to help aid in combating food insecurity in New Mexico. The donations took place at Isotopes Park between July 25 and 29.Story continues below:New Mexico: Biden heads west for a policy victory lap, drawing an implicit contrast with TrumpCrime: Las Vegas offi
  
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• Former Los Lunas High School coach sentenced for sex crimes

  08-08-2023 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The former Los Lunas High School coach who was arrested for his inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl has been sentenced. 32-year-old Johnathon Bindues has been sentenced to 23 years in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release.Bindues was the former coach for the girls' basketball and track teams at Los Lunas High School. According to court documents, he abused that position and used his job to gain access to underage girls.
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• Las Cruces police arrest man accused of firing 11 shots at officers

  08-08-2023 22:55 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Las Cruces police arrested a 68-year-old man who they said shot at officers while police were responding to a reported break-in at an apartment complex near Interstate 10 and Main Street around 8:00 p.m. Saturday.Police said 68-year-old Jerry Lane called to report that people were outside his window and his neighbor broke into his home through the air conditioning unit. Officers who were already responding to a medical call at the same apartment complex, went
  
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• Santa Fe County NE/SE Connector Road Project experiences construction delays

  08-08-2023 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The NE/SE Connector Road Project in Santa Fe County has hit some snags. It's due to supply chain issues.The closure at Richards Avenue and Dinosaur Trail was originally scheduled to open up to traffic on Monday, but that's been pushed back. They're suspecting it'll be late August or early September before it can open. Yelp Elites weigh in on New Mexico’s most “save-worthy” sandwich spotThe closure and a detour will affect the routes to th
  
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• Use Batiste dry shampoo? You could claim part of $2.5M settlement

  08-08-2023 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Church & Dwight Co., the owner of the popular Batiste hair product line, has agreed to a $2.5 million class action lawsuit settlement over claims its dry shampoo contains the carcinogen benzene.
  If you purchased one or more Batiste dry shampoo items before May 30, 2023, you may be able to file a claim to participate in the settlement. No proof of purchase is necessary, though those who provide proof may receive more than the maximum amount for those without proof, which is
  
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• Smokey Bear's message about wildfires holds true 79 years later

  08-08-2023 22:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – America's most famous black bear, Smokey Bear, is turning 79 on Wednesday. This birthday marks the creation of the fictional bear and campaign created by the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters in 1944.The fictional Smokey Bear was created "to try to encourage the American people to be more careful with wildfire,” explained Mary Lavin, manager at the Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, New Mexico. Smokey Bear's ic
  
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• Yelp Elites weigh in on New Mexico's most "save-worthy" sandwich spot

  08-08-2023 21:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What makes a restaurant "save-worthy"? You try someplace new and as you take that first bite you think to yourself, "I gotta remember this place!" Yelp Elites have weighed in on the most save-worthy sandwich spots in each U.S. state.Representing New Mexico on the list is Fork & Fig in Albuquerque. It currently has a 4.3-star ranking based on 1,246 reviews. Its mix of gourmet sandwiches and wraps has resulted in 742 5-star reviews. Albuquerque spot makes
  
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• Feds raise amount of FEMA funding available for 2022 wildfire recovery

  08-08-2023 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Biden administration has announced additional funding for recovery from destructive wildfires in 2022. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been authorized to cover a larger percentage of some costs.The federal government authorized cost-sharing to cover 100% of emergency protective measures. The boost in funding applies to costs related to the Cerro Pelado fire and damage that occurred between April 5, 2022, to July 23, 2022, according t
  
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• New Mexico sees one more stormy day before drier mid-week

  08-08-2023 21:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Showers and storms will develop from noon to around 3 PM over central, western and northern NM. Storms will move east throughout the afternoon and evening. There will be a chance for on and off storms in the Metro all afternoon and evening. Rain will end overnight, and skies will be clearer Wednesday morning.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: Investigators: Local plastic company fire started at vehicle in parking lotNew Mexico: Biden heads west for a policy vict
  
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• High Desert Screening Albuquerque Film Festival 2023

  08-08-2023 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Immerse yourself in New Mexico's very own world of film and filmmaking this weekend. Wild Heart Cine brings you the 2023 High Desert Screening Film Festival on Saturday, August 12 at South Broadway Cultural Center with the doors opening at 11:30 a.m. with the event starting at 12 p.m. Rodeo events to benefit Tamaya’s Horse Rehabilitation ProgramThe event includes the screening of movie trailers, music videos, short films, documentaries, and feature fil
  
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• Man accused of keeping woman in cinderblock cell had previously appeared on 'Judge Judy'

  08-08-2023 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) – A man who allegedly held a woman captive inside a homemade cinder block dungeon in Oregon appeared on a 2018 television episode of "Judge Judy" to sue the mother of his two children over a domestic dispute, according to multiple reports.Negasi Zuberi, 29, was arrested in July after a woman escaped his home in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the FBI announced last week. The victim had been kidnapped in Seattle, Washington, before being sexually assaulted and locked in a cinderblock cell.The
  
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• COVID hospitalizations jump again: Maps show where it's worst

  08-08-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – For the second week in a row, the number of people being admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 rose significantly, by more than 12%.An additional 9,056 people were hospitalized with the virus last week, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – that represents a 12.5% jump.
  The summer wave started a few weeks ago. Last week, the number of new hospitalizations was up 12.1%.In about two dozen states, the surge in hospitalizations is far more t
  
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• Santa Fe Animal Shelter hosting adoption event at Sam's Club

  08-08-2023 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society is hosting a 'loving longtimers' mobile pet adoption event, Friday, August11. City of Albuquerque launches public art-focused podcastThis event will shine the spotlight on the animals that have been at the shelter the longest. The organization is asking the community for their support in finding loving and caring families.
  The Santa Fe Animal Shelter will host a mobile pet adoption event in partnership with Sam's
  
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• Rio Grande Credit Union provides school supplies for students

  08-08-2023 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Grande Credit Union (RGCU) has launched a back-to-school 'Smiles Program' to provide school supplies for kids going back to school. Community members can pick up a "Smile Card" at any RGCU branch, and fill it out with an inspirational message. RGCU will donate $5 for every card they receive. This will help APS Supply Drive.
  The program by RGCU will help families who may be struggling and encourage all community members to participate. The 'APS Supply Dri
  
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• NMSP launch phase two of new recruitment website

  08-08-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police have launched phase two of its recruiting website, www.joinnmsp.com. NMSP says the goal of the website is to give the public a better look at different career paths available with the department.Individuals with outstanding bench warrants asked to safely surrender for favorable treatmentThe improved website gives people a look at all of the different career paths available, including non traditional law enforcement jobs. There is also inform
  
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• Mega Millions jackpot increases to $1.58 billion ahead of Tuesday's drawing

  08-08-2023 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- The Mega Millions jackpot is now estimated to be worth $1.58 billion ahead of Tuesday night’s highly anticipated drawing.  The massive jackpot prize is considered to be one of the largest in U.S. history, eclipsing the $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot that was awarded in 2018.The draw game hasn’t had a jackpot winner since April 18, after a ticketholder in New York matched all six numbers to win a $20 million prize.This is the second time a lottery prize hit the bi
  
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• Individuals with outstanding bench warrants asked to safely surrender for favorable treatment

  08-08-2023 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  AZTEC, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials are asking people with bench warrants to turn themselves in. If they do, the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) promises they'll get "favorable consideration."People can turn themselves in at the Aztec Magistrate Court (200 Gossett Dr., Aztec, NM) on Friday, August 11 between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. People who do so voluntarily will receive "favorable consideration when requesting a new cour
  
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• Former middle school health aide sentenced for having child pornography

  08-08-2023 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man from Shiprock, New Mexico, who was formerly a middle school health aide, has been sentenced for possession of child pornography. 42-year-old Aaron Leon Happy will face ten years in prison after pleading guilty in February.According to court records, a 2019 Facebook tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children disclosed that a user under the name of "Aaron Happ" was having sexually explicit conversations with minors on the social media
  
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• Neighbor charged in fatal shooting of 9-year-old Chicago girl; witnesses say he was upset over noise

  08-08-2023 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — A 43-year-old Chicago man has been charged with murder after witnesses said his 9-year-old neighbor was fatally shot by someone upset over noise.Michael Goodman faces one felony count of first-degree murder after police said Serabi Medina was shot in the head in the city’s Portage Park neighborhood around 9:40 p.m. Saturday.
  The girl was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead. Police said Goodman was arrested moments later afte
  
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• West Fork Fire burns north of Navajo Dam in northwest New Mexico

  08-08-2023 19:33 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A new wildfire is burning in San Juan County, eight miles north of Navajo Dam, near mile-marker 20. The West Fork Fire started on Monday, August 7, from a lightning strike. Fire crews are using a "full suppression strategy" on the fire.West Fork Fire
  Start Date: Monday, August 7, 2023Location: San Juan County, eight miles north of Navajo DamContainment: 0%Size: 45 acresStructures Threatened: Oil and gas well pads. Residences two miles south of the f
  
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• Supreme Court revives Biden's ghost gun restrictions

  08-08-2023 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill)- The Supreme Court revived the Biden administration’s restrictions on so-called ghost guns in a 5-4 emergency ruling on Tuesday.The justices agreed to pause a lower court’s decision, which invalidated the regulation nationwide, as the administration continues its appeal.The decision hands a victory to Biden, at least for now. Biden last year announced the crackdown on ghost guns, referring to firearms that are sold as do-it-yourself kits and are general
  
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• One person dead following shooting with FBI agents in Albuquerque

  08-08-2023 19:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI says it's agents were involved in a shooting that left one person dead Tuesday morning in Albuquerque. According to the FBI the shooting took place around 6 a.m. and left one subject dead, no FBI agents were injured in the shooting. Video shows scene following June shooting in Rudy’s Bar-B-Q parking lotThe shooting is being reviewed by the FBI's inspection Division. They say the review is ongoing. No other details on the incident have been rele
  
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• Alert issued for salads, wraps possibly contaminated with deer feces

  08-08-2023 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert saying some fresh, ready-to-eat items could contain deer droppings.The salads and wraps with meat and poultry may have contaminated lettuce, the FSIS said, explaining that they "may be contaminated with deer feces" and encouraging the public not to eat them.The establishment number "P-45091" or "Est. 45091" can be found on the items' front label, officials said. Th
  
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• New Mexico man pleads guilty to second degree murder

  08-08-2023 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A 46-year New Mexico man pleaded guilty to second degree murder Tuesday. Marc Clark will be held behind bars pending sentencing. Clark faces between 23 and 27 years in prison when sentenced. A date for sentencing has not been set.Roswell moves forward with animal partnershipCourt documents say Clark was in a vehicle with three other people when they drove to a gas station in Shiprock, New Mexico. While at the station, the victim went inside the store to pay for gas
  
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• How pet-friendly is Albuquerque?

  08-08-2023 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We love our pets and want the best for them. But are the cities we live in offering the most they can for our furry friends? WalletHub recently published a study that ranks the 100 largest cities in the U.S. on how "pet-friendly" they are.The study looked at those cities through three main categories: pet budget, pet health and wellness, and outdoor pet-friendliness. These categories were gauged across 23 different metrics. Overall, Albuquerque fared well, m
  
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• City of Albuquerque launches public art-focused podcast

  08-08-2023 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, Albuquerque has been investing in public art all around the city. Now, a new podcast will shed light on the city's philosophy on art.The new podcast, called Take Another Look, will dive into the city's public art history and explore current art projects, according to Albuquerque's Department of Arts & Culture. The podcast will be hosted by Joni Palmer, a University of New Mexico lecturer and expert in city planning and design. What caused
  
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• New Mexico agencies work together to support National Breastfeeding Month

  08-08-2023 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – August is National Breastfeeding Month, and New Mexico is joining in to support the effort throughout the state. The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program are working together to support the needs and rights of parents before, during, and after childbirth by ensuring that every parent has "optimal conditions for breastfeeding."For Breastfeeding Month, the DOH's Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology program is laun
  
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• Suspected burglar arrested after breaking into Florida church, 'baptizing himself' during attempt to steal electronics, money

  08-08-2023 17:12 via krqe.com
  
  PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — A Georgia man who broke into a Florida church on Friday morning had an unusual encounter in the baptismal, deputies said.The suspect, identified by the Bay County Sheriff's Office as Derek Porter, was attempting to steal from the Emerald Beach Church of God in Panama City Beach when he stopped to baptize himself, according to officials.Shortly before, Porter had used a cinderblock to smash a window at the church and gain entry on Friday morning. A woman wor
  
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• Santa Fe hiring lifeguards and swim instructors

  08-08-2023 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe is looking for lifeguards, lifeguard trainees, swim instructors, and youth specialists. The city's recreation division will host a hiring event this Friday.The event will be held at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center at 3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507. The city will take in-person applications there from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 11 in the Community Room. New Mexico ranks poorly in ‘best states to have a baby’ listApplicants
  
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• Who doesn't qualify for a Facebook settlement payment?

  08-08-2023 16:38 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – While many Americans qualify for a piece of the massive $725 million Facebook settlement, a few groups of people are not eligible to make a claim in the class action lawsuit.
  The eligibility requirements are fairly simple: You need to have had a Facebook account for any time between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022. You also need to have been a United States resident during that period of time. Even people who have deleted Facebook accounts may qualify.But there are some exempti
  
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• These are the best states to win the Mega Millions jackpot in

  08-08-2023 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — With another record-setting lottery jackpot up for grabs — a $1.55 billion Mega Millions grand prize — it's hard not to fantasize about being a billionaire. Unfortunately, you won't become a billionaire right away if you win.
  It isn't just because of how long it takes to validate a winner. Taxes are going to drop you down from billionaire status to millionaire, albeit a double or triple-digit millionaire.
  State lotteries are required to withhold 24% in federal taxes
  
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• What is PragerU? The conservative education platform now in Florida schools

  08-08-2023 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Florida Department of Education is raising alarm with its recent approval of the conservative education platform PragerU, which touts itself as an alternative to progressive “indoctrination,” for use in classrooms this school year. The “supplemental curriculum” means educators can if they choose show PragerU materials in class without fear of repercussions, with video titles ranging from “Was the Civil War About Slavery?” to “The I
  
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• 'Cha Cha Slide' creator DJ Casper dies at 58: report

  08-08-2023 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's note: This article has been updated to include a photo of DJ Casper during his appearance on Nexstar's WJW in 2018.CHICAGO (WJW) - DJ Casper, the creator of the global dance anthem "Cha Cha Slide," has died at the age of 58, his wife confirmed.Casper's wife told ABC7 Chicago that the songwriter passed Monday after his battle with cancer.Experts warn about ‘bed rotting’ trend
  In 2016, Casper, born Willie Perry Jr., had been diagnosed with two types of cancer: renal and neuroe
  
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• Roswell moves forward with animal partnership

  08-08-2023 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Animal Shelters across the country are continuing to be overrun with strays and that’s not any different here in New Mexico. It’s been an ongoing problem in the city of Roswell. In the month of May more than 300 dogs were taken to Roswell Animal Services.
  City council member Juliana Halvorson has been in talks for a partnership with the non-profit, Best Friends Animal Society. Halvorson, along with all the other members of the council, voted on
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Plastic facility fire, United stadium, Scattered rain, Treatment programs, Therapy dog

  08-08-2023 14:47 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Big changes for New Mexico’s new 2023 school yearVideo shows scene following June shooting in Rudy’s Bar-B-Q parking lotPresident’s Albuquerque arrival could cause traffic delaysAlbuquerque city councilor wants more money focused on open space landABQ man facing murder charge after shooting victim diesUNM and NMSU Rio Grande men’s basketball rivalry is back onLas Vegas officer arrested after investigation into younger brotherCourt blocks new rules ai
  
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• Gender reveal at Ed Sheeran concert not quite 'perfect' after couple gives singer wrong info

  08-08-2023 14:43 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Imagine getting one of music's biggest stars to reveal the gender of your baby. Now what if you accidentally told that superstar the wrong gender?
  That's what happened this weekend at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, when Ed Sheeran let the crowd know that two of his local fans were expecting a baby girl."It's a girl," said Sheeran, writing on Instagram that it was the first-ever gender reveal he helped with.
  "As the father of two daughters, it's very awesome," h
  
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• Another round of scattered showers and storms around New Mexico Tuesday

  08-08-2023 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – This morning is partly cloudy and mostly dry across New Mexico. A few showers ended early in the commute. Clouds will clear in central NM throughout the morning, but southern NM will stay mostly cloudy. Showers and storms will develop from noon to around 3 PM over central, western and northern NM. Storms will move east throughout the afternoon and evening. There will be a chance for on and off storms in the Metro all afternoon and evening. Rain will end overnight,
  
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• Eastbound Rio Bravo reopen west of Isleta following crash

  08-08-2023 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All eastbound lanes of Rio Bravo Blvd. near Del Rio Rd. are reopen after being closed Tuesday morning due to a crash, according the the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Eastbound Rio Bravo closed west of Isleta due to crash

  08-08-2023 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All eastbound lanes of Rio Bravo Blvd. near Del Rio Rd. are closed due to a crash, according the the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. Delays are expected in the area, BCSO encourages the public to find an alternate route.
  
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• Big changes for New Mexico's new 2023 school year

  08-08-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tens of thousands of kids are rushing back into school classrooms across the state this month, with Albuquerque and Rio Rancho ringing in the new school year last Thursday. The new school year also comes with a long list of changes being felt statewide.Some of those changes include free meals for all regardless of income, new bell schedules, and an extended school year calendar, and more time in the classroom. In Albuquerque, some of the changes include hig
  
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• APD: Pedestrian dead following crash

  08-08-2023 13:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash. Monday night, police say a a vehicle verse pedestrian crash left a pedestrian dead in the area of Pennsylvania St., just south of I-40. Video shows scene following June shooting in Rudy’s Bar-B-Q parking lotNo other information on the crash has been released. This is a developing story.
  
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• Court blocks new rules aiming to expand student debt relief for defrauded borrowers

  08-08-2023 12:06 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit on Monday blocked new rules implemented by the Department of Education that aimed to make it easier for defrauded borrowers to get access to student debt relief. The conservative three-judge panel granted the injunction in favor of Career Colleges and Schools of Texas (CCST) until the case is heard on appeal in November. CCST is a for-profit group that represents trade schools and for-profit colleges in Texas. The group sued th
  
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• Scientists make it official: July was the hottest month on record by far

  08-08-2023 11:54 via krqe.com
  
  Now that July's sizzling numbers are all in, the European climate monitoring organization made it official: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record by a wide margin.July's global average temperature of 16.95 degrees Celsius (62.51 degrees Fahrenheit) was a third of a degree Celsius (six tenths of a degree Fahrenheit) higher than the previous record set in 2019, Copernicus Climate Change Service, a division of the European Union's space program, announced Tuesday. Normally gl
  
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• Albuquerque officially ends a 77 day dry streak

  08-08-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Albuquerque officially ends a 77 day dry streak. More storms will return to parts of New Mexico Tuesday afternoon.
  Some much-needed, and welcomed, rain has fell across parts of New Mexico Monday. Enough rain fell at the Sunport in Albuquerque to end the 13th longest dry streak on record. Many other areas across the state also picked up measurable rainfall. Rain and storms are ending tonight, but another round of storms will develop across southwest New Mexico late tonight and stick around into e
  
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