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• Five migrants, four children rescued from southern New Mexico stash house

  09-08-2023 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) — The Border Patrol said they rescued five migrants and four American children from a southern New Mexico stash house left in horrible shape. The El Paso sector chief said a 6-year-old called 911 on Monday and said that her mother had left her alone in the house.9 migrants were rescued from a stash house in southern New Mexico | Courtesy: Sector Chief Anthony "Scott" Good, Border Patrol, X formerly known as Twitter9 migrants were rescued from a stash house in
  
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• Here's a list of New Mexico's offerings for parents

  09-08-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the new school year underway, New Mexico's Early Childhood Education and Care Department is reminding parents of a range of resources that can help make life easier.“The Early Childhood Education and Care Department has a range of programs and services that are designed to meet the diverse needs of New Mexico families," Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky said in a press release. The department "can help you find and pay for childcare – both
  
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• 9 habitat locations proposed for endangered New Mexico butterfly

  09-08-2023 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  CLOUDCROFT, N.M. (KRQE) – Nine areas of New Mexico have been proposed as possible critical habitat sites for the endangered Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly. The proposal for using the combined 1,637 acres was made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday. Public invited to New Mexico Game and Fish commission meetingThe proposed areas are 1,094 acres in the Lincoln National Forest, 521 acres of private land, and 22 acres owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Accordi
  
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• Texas man given probation for 2021 fatal Albuquerque shooting

  09-08-2023 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Texas man who admitted to shooting and killing a man he thought was trying to steal from his work site has taken a plea deal. Jakamien Miller admitted to shooting and killing Jerome Lucero in November 2021. Miller and three other coworkers said they saw Lucero messing with equipment at a furniture store on Central and Atrisco. They thought he was stealing from them and chased him through the parking lot. That's when Miller opened fire hitting and killing L
  
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• Man, charged for shoplifting from Target, to await trial in custody

  09-08-2023 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man with a violent criminal history dating back to 2009 will stay behind bars on shoplifting charges.Justin Reynolds is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars of items from the Target on Lomas from March to April in 2022. He's charged with nine counts of shoplifting. Bandelier National Monument raising overnight camping feesJudge Courtney Weaks ruled that based on his violent criminal history and the repeat nature of this crime, Reynolds would remain lo
  
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• Arrests bare El Paso to Albuquerque migrant smuggling pipeline

  09-08-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – An El Paso woman is facing federal conspiracy charges in connection with an alleged scheme to transport unauthorized migrants to Albuquerque.Jennifer Liset Cabral, 18, was one of two drivers stopped at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint west of Las Cruces, New Mexico, last week after one of their passengers failed to declare his citizenship. Court records show that Cabral’s Honda Odyssey and a Dodge Durango that closely followed her vehicle were allegedl
  
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• Provo man killed during FBI raid in connection with alleged threats against President Biden

  09-08-2023 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  PROVO, Utah (ABC4) -- One person is dead in Utah County after a shooting involving FBI agents early Wednesday morning in connection with an investigation into alleged threats against President Biden.
  An FBI spokesperson told ABC4 that the agent-involved shooting happened around 6:15 a.m. Agents at the time were at a Provo residence attempting to serve an arrest and search warrant for a man identified as Craig Deleeuw Robertson.President Biden speaks Wednesday in New MexicoABC News confirmed the
  
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• Raffi Andonian Celebrity Historian discusses the history of 'Oppenheimer'

  09-08-2023 21:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the blockbuster movie Oppenheimer in theaters and today marking the anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki; we're taking a look at the accuracy of the movie in portraying the creation and legacy of the atomic bomb. Raffi Andonian talks about what he thought of the movie.New Mexico agencies work together to support National Breastfeeding MonthAndonian explained that the movie 'Oppenheimer' is very accurate with what actually happened. Stating that this w
  
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• Law-La-Palooza Legal Fair offers free in-person consultations

  09-08-2023 21:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Second Judicial District Court Pro Bono Committee is teaming up with the New Mexico Legal Aid Volunteer Attorney program. They will be offering free in-person consultations with attorneys regarding family and civil law at this year's edition of Law-la-Palooza.Rio Grande Credit Union provides school supplies for studentsThis event is on a first-served basis. Family Law consultations are from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Civil Law consultations are from 1 p.m. -
  
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• Bandelier National Monument raising overnight camping fees

  09-08-2023 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – It is going to cost more to camp at Bandelier National Monument starting in October. Individual campsites at the Juniper Campground will increase from $12 per night to $20 per night. Group campsites at Juniper Campground and Ponderosa Campground will increase from $35 per night to $50 per night. Excessive heat might have played a role in recent rockfall at Chaco CanyonThe increased rates come after the public commented on a proposed increase. The National Par
  
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• Taking a break from storms before wet weather to end the week

  09-08-2023 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Storms are developing in the west mountains midday. Isolated showers and storms will continue to build in the west and southwest mountains throughout the afternoon, moving eastward into the the lower Rio Grande Valley and the Sacramento Mountains by the evening hours. Storms will bring heavy downpours and strong winds as they move east. The Metro may see sprinkles late in the evening and overnight. Temperatures will be warmer than normal, with the hottest temperatu
  
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• New Mexico, feds take on oil company with alleged issues at over 100 sites

  09-08-2023 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – After years of effort, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Mexico Environment Department have reached a settlement with a company operating across Texas and New Mexico. The regulators say 11,000 tons of pollutants will no longer enter the air each year thanks to the settlement.Regulators alleged that the oil company, Mewbourne, failed to obtain state and federal permits for over 100 sites and that the company failed to comply with monito
  
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• PHOTOS: Fires wreak havoc on Maui, historic Lahaina in flames

  09-08-2023 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  HONOLULU (KHON) -- Strong winds continued to batter the Hawaiian Islands Wednesdays, fueling multiple brush fires on Maui.
  Heartbreaking visuals show chaos on the island as many were forced to evacuate their homes due to the intensifying flames. Some were forced to flee to the relative safety of the ocean, where they were rescued by the Coast Guard.The fire was widespread in Lahaina Town, including on Front Street, an area that is popular with tourists, County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin
  
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• Guilty plea in 2022 stabbing that left a man dead in Albuquerque

  09-08-2023 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Zekiel Ibarra, accused of stabbing and killing a man in 2022, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter Wednesday. Under the plea deal, Ibarra faces a maximum of six years in prison. New Mexico ranks as one of the states with the most underprivileged childrenIbarra claimed he came across a man riding a bike that had been stolen from him. He stabbed the man, killing him. Ibarra turned himself in to an officer at the scene. Ibarra is scheduled to be sentenced in
  
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• Donald Trump wants his election subversion trial moved out of Washington. That won't be easy

  09-08-2023 20:07 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump and his legal team face long odds in their bid to move his 2020 election conspiracy trial out of Washington, arguing the Republican can't possibly get a fair trial in the overwhelmingly Democratic nation's capital.Criminal defendants routinely try to have their cases moved to increase their chances of getting a favorable jury. Trump and his attorney say they're eyeing West Virginia, which Trump easily won in 2020.
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• A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history

  09-08-2023 20:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending weeks of anticipation over who would win the eye-popping top prize.A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold the winning ticket, according to the Florida Lottery. The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were 13, 19, 20, 32, 33 and the yellow ball 14.James F. Davis, secretary of the Florida Lottery, said Wednesday that officials don't yet know who bought the winning ticket
  
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• Lil Tay, child rapper and YouTube personality, dies

  09-08-2023 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Lil Tay, the young YouTube star and rapper, has died. According to reports online, she was just 14 years old.
  The family of Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope, issued a statement about her death in a post on Instagram Wednesday morning. The statement revealed her brother had died, as well.
  "It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire's sudden and tragic passing. We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain," the
  
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• What's the history of Whataburger? Walk through the Texas-founded business' history

  09-08-2023 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  TEXAS (KXAN) — Tuesday marked the inaugural National Whataburger Day, an ode to the orange and white stripes that have been a part of Texas history for more than 70 years. As customers and enthusiasts of the beloved chain enjoy their free burgers Tuesday, here's a walkthrough of the company's 73-year history.Harmon Dobson's introductory vision for what was to become Whataburger was one idea: serving a burger so large that it took two hands to hold, according to Whataburger's historic docum
  
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• ‘End Call’ button will be moved in latest iPhone software update

  09-08-2023 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- One of the changes coming as part of Apple's upcoming iPhone software update may require you to retrain your thumbs.
  Among the changes and new features being rolled out as part of the iOS 17 update will be the relocation of the "End Call" button from the center of the call screen to the bottom right.Replacing the "End Call" button in the center of the call screen will be the button that brings up the Keypad, according to a screenshot displayed in a CNBC report. For long-t
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers, state agencies grapple with fencing and water access

  09-08-2023 19:17 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – After the New Mexico Supreme Court clarified that the public has a right to wade in water, even on private land, lawmakers and state agencies are butting heads trying to figure out exactly what the decision means.In a meeting with lawmakers in the Water and Natural Resources Committee on Monday, leaders from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General and the Department of Game and Fish said they are working to enforce the law, but there was debate over how t
  
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• Kelly Ripa doesn't think there will be a female president in her lifetime: 'It's scary. It's sad'

  09-08-2023 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Kelly Ripa says it’s “depressing,” but she doesn’t expect to see a woman in the White House in her lifetime.“This goes regardless of political affiliation: Women have to deal with so much bulls--- in every facet of life,” Ripa said on her “Let’s Talk Off Camera” podcast, released Wednesday.“But when it comes to politics, take that and put it to the 100th power,” the “Live! With Kelly and Mark” host s
  
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• How to watch Virgin Galactic send its first tourists to space

  09-08-2023 19:14 via krqe.com
  TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) –  Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first space tourists into weightlessness Wednesday. The spaceflight will take off from Spaceport America in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico at 9 a.m. MT, depending on weather and technical checks. Virgin Galactic to send tourist, contest winners up to space in AugustAnastasia Mayers, Jon Goodwin and Keisha Schahaff will head to space on Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity. (Credit: Virgin Galactic)
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• New Mexico ranks as one of the states with the most underprivileged children

  09-08-2023 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub has released its list of "2023's States with the Most Underprivileged Children." New Mexico ranked quite poorly in the study, coming in at spot No. 3 as one of the states with the most underprivileged children.Source: WalletHubThe study ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 26 key indicators. Some of the factors in consideration were the number of children in foster care, the percentage of children in households with below-poverty i
  
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• When is Starbucks bringing back the Pumpkin Spice Latte?

  09-08-2023 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.We’re more than a week into August. Some schools are already starting back up. While sweltering summer temperatures are still bearing down on most of the U.S., we’re all waiting for that first chill in the air that signals that fall is coming. And what does fall bring, other than crunchy leaves, sweaters and spooky season? Pumpkin spice lattes, of course. Those of us who start
  
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• How many UFO sightings have been reported in your state this year?

  09-08-2023 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) – Have you experienced an aerial phenomenon? You aren't alone.According to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), roughly 2,000 unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings have been reported in the U.S. so far this year.NUFORC is a non-governmental, nonprofit corporation that investigates UFO sightings. The center says it receives, records, corroborates and documents reports from individuals who believe they have witnessed an aerial phenomenon. Virgin Galactic to send
  
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• Where are the best bookstores in New Mexico?

  09-08-2023 18:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Whether it is time to lay out by a pool or snuggle up by a fire, reading is a great activity for all seasons. New Mexico has a handful of bookstores scattered throughout the state, many of which are hidden gems.Based on Google reviews, KRQE News 13 compiled a list of some of New Mexico's bookstores – 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 viewe
  
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• New McFlurry flavor arrives at McDonald's Wednesday

  09-08-2023 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — If you're missing the Grimace shake, McDonald's is debuting a new sweet treat you can try starting this week.Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry (Image from McDonald's Menu Spotter)
  McDonald's announced that its new Peanut Butter Crunch McFlurry will be available at participating stores across the United States on Wednesday, Aug. 9.
  The new flavor will include "creamy vanilla soft serve" blended with "crispy cereal mix and chocolatey peanut butter cookie pieces," accor
  
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• WATCH: Bears swim in pool, enjoy summer day in Southern California

  09-08-2023 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  SIERRA MADRE, Calif. (KTLA) – Video captured a mama bear and her two cubs enjoying a summer day of activities in Sierra Madre, California, on Tuesday.The bears were first spotted near a café around noontime, witnesses said.The trio were then seen roaming around town before jumping into a pool to enjoy a refreshing dip at an apartment complex.They later climbed trees in the area before sniffing around a few front gardens and then heading back home towards the mountains.Video captured
  
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• 'Hobo hunting': 2 men arrested in connection with homeless woman's death in San Diego

  09-08-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — Two suspects arrested in connection with the May murder of a homeless woman in California pleaded not guilty in court this week.Ryan Hopkins, 19, and William Innes, 18, were arrested at separate San Diego residences last Thursday amid a homicide investigation related to the death of 68-year-old Annette Pershal, who authorities say was found unconscious in the city's Serra Mesa neighborhood on the morning of May 8. She died three days later.Story continues below:New Mexic
  
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• Clovis teen plays in Steph Curry’s Underrated Golf Tour

  09-08-2023 15:42 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Clovis teen is wrapping up a successful summer on the golf course. Jolei Adkins, the 4-time MVP golfer, got a unique opportunity to participate in Steph Curry’s second annual Underrated Golf Tour.The recent Clovis high graduate signed up to participate in Steph Curry’s Underrated Golf Tour. A program dedicated to diversifying the sport by exposing ‘young overlooked golfers’ to the game. “I was like ok, I'm going to sign up but ther
  
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• Battle brewing over Biden's nursing home staffing requirements

  09-08-2023 15:26 via krqe.com
  
  A major fight is brewing between the Biden administration and the powerful nursing home industry over a proposed minimum staffing requirement for the nation's 15,500 nursing homes. President Biden last year announced a slate of nursing home reforms and vowed staffing minimums would be among them. The new rules are still under review and could be released any day. "After 20 years, it'll make a huge difference to have a minimum standard — assuming that the standard is reasonable,"
  
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• Here are the best cities to start a marriage, career, or both

  09-08-2023 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  Related video above shows where more Americans are moving.
  (The Hill) -- It’s wedding season and time to consider where the happy couple should settle after the honeymoon.But what about finding jobs? Hiring runs slower in summer, with so many managers off at the beach.In the interest of efficiency, we looked at two recent reports, one examining the best cities for newlyweds, the other tabulating the best cities to launch a career.The cities-for-newlyweds list comes from StorageCafe, an onl
  
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• Caught on Camera: Man defends dog from aggressive raccoon attack in Northwest Portland

  09-08-2023 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Another video of a raccoon attack in Northwest Portland shows a man using a wooden pallet to defend his dog as an aggressive raccoon family in the neighborhood continues to distress local residents.These nocturnal menaces have raised alarm in Northwest Portland’s Alphabet District, causing residents to place signs around their neighborhood to warn others to be careful after dark. Neighbors react after a mountain lion is caught in Rio Rancho neighborhoodResiden
  
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• Why GOP hopefuls aren't talking about health care costs

  09-08-2023 15:23 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden is leaning into lowering health care costs as the White House shifts into campaign mode, but the issue is barely mentioned by the gaggle of GOP candidates barnstorming the country.The Hill reached out to 10 leading Republican candidates about how they would reduce health costs and improve affordability; only former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) responded.The relative GOP silence has left the White House with plenty of room to tout Democratic efforts, such as letting Medicare negotiate
  
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• President Biden speaks Wednesday in New Mexico

  09-08-2023 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday afternoon President Joe Biden will be speaking to a crowd at the Arcosa Wind Towers Facility near Belen. The wind turbine manufacturer announced an expansion into New Mexico earlier this year. President Joe Biden arrived in Albuquerque on Tuesday as a part of a tour of the Southwest. Vandals make Albuquerque business owner think twice about staying openPresident Biden is set to discuss what the administration is calling a boom in clean energy
  
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• President Biden set to speak Wednesday in New Mexico

  09-08-2023 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday afternoon President Joe Biden will be speaking to a crowd at a production facility in New Mexico. President Joe Biden arrived in Albuquerque on Tuesday as a part of a tour of the Southwest. Vandals make Albuquerque business owner think twice about staying openPresident Biden is set to discuss what the administration is calling a boom in clean energy manufacturing. After leaving New Mexico, President Biden will fly to Salt Lake City as he concl
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Suspect search, President visit, Drier day, Tram down, Revitalize road

  09-08-2023 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Roswell man hopes to bring skate park to his townYelp Elites weigh in on New Mexico’s most ‘save-worthy’ sandwich spotAlbuquerque neighborhood requesting historic protection from cityVandals make Albuquerque business owner think twice about staying openFormer Los Lunas High School coach sentenced for sex crimesAudit shows tens of thousands of businesses owe registration fees in AlbuquerqueA Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpotH
  
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• Drier air limits rain chances across New Mexico Wednesday

  09-08-2023 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wednesday morning is partly to mostly cloudy, and mainly dry. A few showers are ending in Socorro and Chaves counties. Skies will clear throughout the morning, leading to mainly sunny skies by 9 AM. Drier air is moving into northern, central and eastern New Mexico this afternoon, which will keep those areas dry during the day.Forecast Continues Below
  Albuquerque: Mechanical problems put ABQ BioPark electric shuttle on pauseNew Mexico: Smokey Bear’s message ab
  
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• Bernalillo County and city of Albuquerque to revitalize historic stretches of road

  09-08-2023 13:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County approved a resolution to collaborate with the city of Albuquerque Tuesday night. They will be working to revitalize stretches of road along the original Route 66, before it was rerouted along Central.
  Story continues below:New Mexico: Smokey Bear’s message about wildfires holds true 79 years laterCrime: Las Cruces police arrest man accused of firing 11 shots at officersLocal: Carlsbad Caverns centennial celebration continues with scav
  
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• Hip-hop and justice: Culture carries the spirit of protest, 50 years and counting

  09-08-2023 12:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — In the early days of hip-hop, plugging turntables into a light post and converting an outdoor basketball court into a discotheque may have seemed like a simple invitation to party.A closer look scene revealed the truth: Hip-hop was a response to social and economic injustice in disregarded neighborhoods, a showcase of joy, ingenuity and innovation despite a lack of wealth and resources.The music emanating from the DJ's equipment might tell partiers to “move your feet,
  
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• Missed the Mega Millions jackpot? How your ticket may still be a winner

  09-08-2023 11:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Yet another record lottery prize has been won — this time, a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot. If your ticket wasn't the winner, don't throw it away. It may still have won you some money.
  Though every player is vying for the grand prize, there are nine ways to win a prize in Mega Millions. You have a one in 24 chance of winning any prize, according to game officials.The lowest possible prize is $2. To hit this, you need to match just the gold Mega Ball. Your odds at th
  
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• Someone in Florida wins $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, third-largest lottery prize in US history

  09-08-2023 11:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Someone in Florida won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot Tuesday night, ending a stretch of lottery futility that had lasted for nearly four months.A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold the winning ticket, according to the Florida Lottery.The winning numbers drawn were: 13, 19, 20, 32, 33 and the yellow ball: 14. Missed the Mega Millions jackpot? How your ticket may still be a winnerSeven tickets around the country matched the five white balls to win the game’s seco
  
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• More monsoon moisture returns by this weekend

  09-08-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Drier weather returns Wednesday with storm chances mainly in western New Mexico. Monsoon moisture starts streaming back into the state Thursday with increasing rain chances into the weekend.
  Albuquerque saw it's heaviest rainfall event so far this monsoon, with over 2" of rain falling across parts of the Metro. Scattered showers and storms are still moving across parts of New Mexico tonight. Drier weather returning by Wednesday morning.
  A dry slot of air will keep northern and eastern New Mexico
  
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• Albuquerque neighborhood requesting historic protection from city

  09-08-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "My family is Martinez. That's what the town is named after, my mom's family." For Loretta Naranjo Lopez, the Santa Barbara-Martineztown neighborhood is home and has been for decades.
  "I'm sixth generation here. I grew up in the same street that my mom and dad grew up in, and I own the house where my dad was born in," she said.Audit shows tens of thousands of businesses owe registration fees in AlbuquerqueThe original San Ignacio Catholic Church built i
  
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• Roswell man hopes to bring skate park to his town

  09-08-2023 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell man is hoping to get his town a new skate park. He's hoping a skateboarding legend can help out.Tony Hawk sent out a video to Robert Zamora after picking his trick as the most creative.Zamora won the chance for him and his girlfriend to meet and skate with Hawk. City of Albuquerque launches public art-focused podcastThe video was submitted to Hawk's Skatepark Hero Project, which helps low-income communities build quality skate parks.Zamora has also bee
  
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• Smalls has large task as Rio Grande Ravens Football coach

  09-08-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Christopher Smalls doesn't mind taking on a challenge. Smalls is the new head coach of the Rio Grande Ravens Football team.
  The former UNM Lobos and Duke City Gladiators defensive lineman does not have a lot of time to get ready. He has been on the job for less than a month and will coach his first game next Thursday.
  "The real big challenge is just getting athletes out here," said Smalls. "The second biggest challenge is getting assistant coaches in he
  
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• Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

  09-08-2023 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting and wounding hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, bringing a conclusion to a three-year legal and cultural saga that saw two careers, and lives, thrown into turmoil.
  Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Herriford handed down the sentence to the 31-year-old Lanez, who was convicted in December of three felonies: assault with a semiautomatic firearm; having a loaded, unregistered
  
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• Did you find a zucchini on your porch today? This might be why

  09-08-2023 02:56 via krqe.com
  
  (KXAN) -- Got some zucchini lying around? You could make zucchini bread, or pasta with it. Or you could sneak it onto your neighbor's porch.
  Seriously. After all, Aug. 8 is National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day.National Today describes the holiday as a day for farmers and gardeners to off-load the "way too much" of the vegetable they may have on their hands Aug. 8, which falls in the midst of peak zucchini season.COVID hospitalizations jump again: Maps show where it’s
  
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• Mechanical problems put ABQ BioPark electric shuttle on pause

  09-08-2023 02:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The new electric tram is a big project the city finished earlier this year. However, that project has now come to a stop again after continued problems.The tram opened in February this year, carrying people between the zoo and the aquarium, but mechanical problems shut things down last month."Unfortunately, the shuttle wasn't running today, so we didn't get to do that,” said Jordan Richards, a visitor at the BioPark. Vandals make Albuquerque business o
  
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• Taco Bell offering month of free weekly tacos for 'Taco Tuesday'

  09-08-2023 02:18 via krqe.com
  
  (WBOY) — Taco Bell announced on Tuesday that it is offering millions of dollars in free tacos to celebrate the freeing of the trademark on "Taco Tuesday."
  After Taco John's "courageously decided to abandon its Taco Tuesday trademark registration," Taco Bell said it is offering two upcoming deals that have something for all taco lovers, even if they don't eat Taco Bell.
  The first deal is a free seasoned Beef Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Tacos on Tuesday, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, Aug. 29, and Sept. 5
  
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