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• Man takes plea deal for role in killing stranded motorist near Route 66 Casino

  22-08-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man has taken a plea deal for his role in the deadly shooting of a stranded motorist. Erick Garcia has pleaded guilty to kidnapping in the second degree, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and aggravated burglary.On Saturday, September 25, 2021, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting near the Route 66 Casino and found a man dead at the scene. According to the criminal complaint, Garcia and his accomplice, Edgar Orona Camacho, shot and kil
  
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• Frontier Airlines sweepstakes will match student debt balance with free airline miles

  22-08-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — Having a high student loan debt could equal free Frontier Airline miles.The budget airline launched a sweepstakes that will give 100 people free miles equal to their current student loan balance, up to 100,000 miles per person, the company announced.To enter the contest, student loan borrowers can fill out this online form anytime before August 27, when the sweepstakes closes. Bonus entries can be earned when people share the sweepstakes page on their social media accounts. New Fr
  
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• 'It's a big deal': New student loan plan could cut payments for borrowers

  22-08-2023 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Soon, millions of borrowers are going to have to start paying back their student loans again. The Biden administration is touting a new plan they say will help lower monthly payments and bring borrowers closer to forgiveness. On Tuesday, the Department of Education launched the "SAVE Plan," which Education Under Secretary James Kvaal calls the most affordable student loan repayment plan ever. "It's a big deal," Kvaal said. Under the SAVE Plan, monthly
  
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• ABQ man, accused of burglaries after disguising as roof repair worker, to stay in custody

  22-08-2023 23:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is accused of posing as a roof repair salesman and burglarizing homes. He will remain locked up until trial.Police arrested Philip Cotham Junior after they said he tried to break into a home near Taylor Ranch. Officials claimed he would wear a roofing company's shirt and pose as a contractor to case the home before breaking into them later. Proposed Santa Fe crematorium scrapped after neighborhood backlashJudge David Murphy agreed with prosecutors that
  
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• Rio Rancho bookkeeper gets 2 years in prison for taking over $2 million

  22-08-2023 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly a year ago, a Rio Rancho bookkeeper pled guilty to defrauding their employer for over $2 million. Now, the bookkeeper has been ordered to repay the funds and serve two years in prison.Working for decades as the bookkeeper at Quanz Motor Car Company, 48-year-old Christina Joyner defrauded the company over a period of about seven years, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. In a plea agreement last year, Joyner admitted to giving herself unauthori
  
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• 'Where's Moochi?': 900-pound water buffalo missing in Colorado

  22-08-2023 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  ELBERT COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A Colorado family is searching far and wide for their missing pet, a water buffalo. In the Elbert County farm town of Agate, where cows graze and raise their young, a special part of the Perrys' four-legged family is missing. “Moochi, and we call her Mooch for short,” owner Laura Perry said. “She's similar to a cow, a little bit longer nose, almost like a little hippopotamus bootie, and she's buff color." JetBlue slashing airfare prices
  
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• Biden administration announces next round of funding for high-speed internet

  22-08-2023 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- The Biden administration continues its push to invest in high-speed internet in rural areas. The ReConnect program received its fourth round of funding, with the goal to connect everyone in the country to high-speed internet by 2030."22 states and also the Marshall Islands and it's going to reach some of the most rural places throughout the country," USDA's Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small said.Small says the nearly $700 million investment will help kids learn, keep
  
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• Jeffrey Epstein's 'Zorro Ranch' sold in New Mexico

  22-08-2023 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The roughly 8,000-acre Zorro Ranch in New Mexico connected to Jeffrey Epstein was listed for sale for $27.5 million; and according to the Santa Fe County Clerks' office - it was sold this month to San Rafael Ranch, LLC. A new warranty deed was recorded on August 16 for an undisclosed amount. JPMorgan reaches settlement with Epstein victimsKRQE Investigates obtained documents confirming the change of ownership from Cypress Inc. to San Rafael Ranch, LLC. Rec
  
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• Why Trump allies are seeking to move their cases from Georgia to federal court 

  22-08-2023 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  Multiple defendants charged with seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia are trying to move their cases to federal court, a maneuver that could delay their arrests and that might also help them plead immunity in court.  So far, three of the 19 defendants have filed to move their case to federal court: Mark Meadows, former President Trump’s White House chief of staff; Jeffrey Clark, a former Justice Department official; and David Shafer, a fake elector and fo
  
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• New Mexico State Fair 2023: What you need to know

  22-08-2023 22:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2023 New Mexico State Fair is just around the corner and the entire state's invited. Before you go, it's important to double-check you have everything you need, got your tickets, and know what you're going to do when you get there. Find all you need to know on this page. New Mexico State Fair official beer: ‘Dusty Spur’Dates/Times:
  Runs from September 7-17, 2023Open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday
  
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• Bernalillo County breaks ground on affordable housing apartments

  22-08-2023 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday, August 22, local leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing apartment complex. The Thomas Development Co. "San Roque" apartment complex will consist of 136 units located on Coors Boulevard between Los Volcanoes Road and Bluewater Road.The project was approved through the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners and is funded through project revenue bonds. The county says that other funding is being provided by the New Mexic
  
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• Clovis man ⁠who previously escaped jail punished for selling fentanyl

  22-08-2023 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. -- A Clovis man, who was previously sentenced on charges that stemmed from a jail escape, was punished for distributing fentanyl, the Ninth Judicial District Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday. Intel New Mexico to host engineering hiring eventTevyn Driever, 27, was sentenced on Monday to 9 years in prison. The DA's office said his sentence would run consecutively to the 8 years he received for his jail escape, bringing his total prison time to 17 years.
  Officials said the Clovis
  
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• BeeHive Homes Awarded given national Award

  22-08-2023 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – BeeHive Homes of Volcano Cliffs will be awarded a national quality award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for assisted living. BeeHive Homes is a local assisted living facility. It was one of 57 facilities across the country to be awarded a bronze quality award.Longtime Albuquerque bookstore closing its doors“Quality is part of our daily routine,” said Gerald Hamilton, owner of Beehive Homes. “We’re honore
  
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• New Mexico State Fair official beer: 'Dusty Spur'

  22-08-2023 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair and Ex Novo Brewing are coming together to bring this year's official fair beer, "Dusty Spur". It's a handcrafted American Pilsner that's perfect for a warm fair day.Santa Fe offering free river-focused education seriesThe New Mexico State Fair is the only fair that has taken that step to collaborate with a brewing company. "I mean Ex Novo is outstanding and their quality is amazing, and they were available to put together that
  
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• Local nonprofit hosting Heroes & Shakes event

  22-08-2023 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This weekend local marketing agency "What's New in ABQ" is helping the nonprofit New Mexico Schriners Cause - Players raise money by hosting a Heroes and Shakes event.Albuquerque’s Mama’s Minerals moves near the Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterHeroes & Shakes Spiderverse will be August 24 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. At New Mexico Shriners Ballut Abyad Event Hall, 6600 Zubi Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Each ticket includes a meal featuring burgers, fr
  
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• Intel New Mexico to host engineering hiring event

  22-08-2023 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Intel New Mexico will be hosting a hiring event on Saturday, August 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The company intends to hire engineers who are "eager to enter the dynamic world of semiconductor manufacturing."The hiring event is in collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and the New Mexico Economic Development Department. The event will take place at Intel New Mexico's RR5 building, located at 1600 Rio Rancho Boulevard.Candidates with
  
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• Rain chances mid-week as tropical moisture arrives

  22-08-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Storms will develop in eastern NM and over the mountains by mid-afternoon. We will see less storm coverage than Monday, but isolated downpours will be possible in the east plains and mountains, and light showers or sprinkles will be possible in the Rio Grande Valley. The Metro will likely stay dry. Winds will be breezy this afternoon.
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• Halloween PSA: Walmart’s selling a life-size ‘Stranger Things’ Demogorgon

  22-08-2023 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.This is your official PSA: Halloween is just over two months away, and if you aren’t already decorating, you should probably get on that soon because all the best (scariest) yard decorations are going to sell out any day now.Take, for example, this life-sized Demogorgon from Netflix’s hit show, “Stranger Things,” which can tower over the rest of your Halloween displ
  
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• Bernalillo County seeks public input on phase three of Bridge Boulevard Project

  22-08-2023 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is hosting a public meeting on Thursday to get input on phase three of the Bridge Boulevard Reconstruction Project. Phase three, also known as Bridging Los Vecinos, is located between Lura Place and Young Avenue, including the Goff intersection and Five Points intersection.
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• River of Lights hit and run suspect claims he was not intoxicated

  22-08-2023 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the trial of Sergio Almanza beginning Tuesday, he admits to hitting and killing a seven-year-old boy and injuring the boy's father while they were leaving the River of Lights in 2021. But he's fighting a key accusation tied to the crash. Court documents reveal new details in Sergio Almanza caseAlmanza is arguing that, while he may have hit and killed 7-year-old Pronoy Bhattacharya in an intersection, he claims he was not drunk when the crash h
  
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• Opening statements in trial for man accused in River of Lights crash that killed child

  22-08-2023 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Opening statements are underway Tuesday in the trial of Sergio Almanza, the man accused of speeding down Central in an off-road vehicle, hitting and killing a seven-year-old boy and injuring his father while they were leaving the River of Lights in 2021. Court documents reveal new details in Sergio Almanza caseAlmanza's defense said his client takes responsibility for killing 7-year-old Pronoy Bhattacharya, but said his client is not guilty of bein
  
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• Albuquerque's Mama's Minerals moves near the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

  22-08-2023 19:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A gem and mineral staple in Albuquerque, Mama's Minerals, will now live at the Avanyu Plaza, off 12th Street across from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The location's grand opening will be on Friday, August 25, and Saturday, August 26.“We are so pleased that Mama’s Minerals has found a permanent home in Avanyu Plaza,” Laura Randolph, CEO of Mama’s Minerals, said in a press release. “This location in the heart of Albuquerque
  
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• Animal Welfare offers benefits for National Adoption Weekend

  22-08-2023 19:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is partaking in National Adoption Weekend with offers on adoptions for the weekend of Saturday, August 26, and Sunday, August 27. The event is in partnership with NBCUniversal; the Eastside and Westside shelters will be participating, as well as Lucky Paws in Coronado Mall.Over the weekend, visitors will be able to meet the pets that are available for adoption and get assistance finding the right match. Adoption fees
  
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• New rule proposal would require seat belt warnings for rear seats

  22-08-2023 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  (WWLP) - The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule to require manufacturers to add a seat belt warning system for the rear seats of cars, trucks and some buses in order to increase seat belt use. Study: New Mexico once again highest in distracted driving deathsIn the recent proposal by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the rule also calls for a requirement of a seat belt warning for the front passenger seat and an increase to the length of the warnin
  
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• Musk plans to strip headlines from news articles on X

  22-08-2023 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Billionaire Elon Musk, the owner of X, a social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has shared plans to strip headlines and other text from posts that display a news article’s lead image.The change, first reported Monday by Fortune, would mean that users — from individuals to publishers — would have to manually add their own text to posts and links that they share. Otherwise, the post will only display an image with no context other than an overlay of t
  
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• JetBlue slashing airfare prices for some fall travel. Here's when to buy

  22-08-2023 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — JetBlue is offering major discounts on certain airfares for travel starting as early as next month. Here's the details on the JetBlue Big Fall Sale.Now through Thursday, customers can access a variety of sales, including one-way tickets as low as $39. Travel dates must be between Sept. 6 and Nov. 15, 2023, excluding travel on Fridays and Sundays. Other blackout dates may apply depending on certain routes, JetBlue says. Calling Albuquerque musicians: The Sunport is looking for l
  
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• Longtime Albuquerque bookstore closing its doors

  22-08-2023 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Menaul Book Exchange in Albuquerque is closing its doors after 48 years in business, according to a post made online by the bookstore.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Albuquerque Police Department talks about youth violencePodcast: New Mexico’s continued battle over public water accessCommunity: Check out the winning artists from Santa Fe Indian Market 2023New Mexico: New Mexico Cannabis Control Division gets new director
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• Santa Fe offering free river-focused education series

  22-08-2023 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Santa Fe is offering a free educational series to help you learn about Santa Fe's river and ecology. Called "River Talks 2023," the series offers several events in August.The events will start at the Water History Museum (1209 Canyon Rd). If parking there is full, you can park at Patrick Smith Park. Santa Fe to hold meeting on ballot measuresFire Ecology of the Santa Fe FireshedWednesday, August 23, at 6:00 p.m., there will be a talk on the role of
  
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• Intruder may be responsible for apartment fire, according to Albuquerque Fire Rescue

  22-08-2023 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue says an intruder may be responsible for a fire started at an apartment complex Tuesday off Carlisle Blvd. between Comanche Rd. and Candelaria Rd. Officials say the fire broke out in a second floor apartment unit at the complex. Check out the winning artists from Santa Fe Indian Market 2023According to AFR, initial reports suggested the incident began as a home invasion and the intruder sparked the fire. Officials say two people were i
  
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• Hollywood studio brings back mask mandate amid spike in COVID cases

  22-08-2023 18:16 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Hollywood studio Lionsgate is returning to mask mandates for many of its employees amid rising COVID-19 cases reported in Los Angeles.
  In an internal email obtained by Deadline, the response manager for Lionsgate/Starz, Sommer McElroy, said that employees at its flagship office in Santa Monica, California, will be required to wear a medical-grade face covering, such as a surgical mask or a KN95 or N95 mask.Employees must wear the mask unless they are alone in an office with th
  
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• Deadline approaching to apply for Bernalillo County's monthly property tax payments

  22-08-2023 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is offering a monthly property tax payment program in which owners can pay their property taxes on a monthly basis rather than on the typical twice-yearly payment schedule. There is no service charge to partake in the program, but the August 31, 2023, deadline to apply for this option is quickly approaching.According to the county, the program is:
  Ideal for taxpayers on a budgetHelpful for homeowners with high tax billsPerfect for proprieto
  
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• Woman faces assault charges for Navajo Nation car crash

  22-08-2023 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico woman has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Jacquelyn Moore, 47, will be held in custody until trial, which has not been scheduled yet.A criminal complaint states that the victim, known as Jane Doe, was outside the To'hajiilee Chapter House on the Navajo Nation when Moore drove into Doe, pinning her lower body against the building. The crash amputated Doe's left leg. Man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughterDoe's
  
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• New Mexico Forestry Division busy putting out 'the fires you’ll never hear about'

  22-08-2023 17:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Forestry Division has been busy this fiscal year putting out the "fires you'll never hear about," according to Laura McCarthy, state forester and forestry division director of EMNRD."We’ve been extremely busy this summer actually. It’s not the really big dramatic fires like last year, but we have been addressing and putting out numerous starts on pretty much a daily basis,"
  
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• Bernalillo County hosting rapid hire for people to work with troubled youth

  22-08-2023 17:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County’s Youth Services Center is looking to hire youth program officers to work with young New Mexicans who are waiting for court hearings. In a rapid-hire event, the county hopes to onboard youth program officers who maintain security and order at the Youth Services Center. The county is even offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires that complete a nine-month probationary period. Albuquerque Sunport to get federal runway safety meetingThe rap
  
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• Zuni man sentenced in 2022 manslaughter of uncle

  22-08-2023 17:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 44-year-old Zuni man was sentenced to nine years in prison on voluntary manslaughter charges. Wallace pleaded guilty on May 3, 2023.Court records state he started a fight with his uncle, Edmond Shelendewa, between July 5 and August 9 of 2022. Wallace eventually grabbed a maul and hit Shelendewa in the chest, killing him. The documents state that Wallace was mad at Shelendewa because he kept telling Wallace he was his real father. Man released after murder
  
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• Who has the best sushi near New Mexico, according to Yelp

  22-08-2023 17:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Yelp has released its list of the "Top 10 U.S. Sushi Spots 2023," and a few places in the southwest made the list. Although no New Mexico spots ranked for the best sushi, one in Arizona, two in Nevada, and two in Texas made Yelp's top ten.Yelp's Top Sushi Spots Near New MexicoArizona
  Sushi Friend in PhoenixNo. 36-hour and 39-minute drive from AlbuquerqueWebsite
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  Ari Sushi in Las VegasNo. 88-hour and 19-minute drive from AlbuquerqueWebsiteToro sushi in Henders
  
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• Albuquerque Sunport to get federal runway safety meeting

  22-08-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After the New York Times revealed airplane near-misses are more common than previously known across the country, federal regulators are meeting with about 90 airports to check on safety. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will visit the Sunport before the end of September.“Sharing information is critical to improving safety,” Tim Arel, the chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization, said in a press release. “
  
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• 'Get out of my house!' Video shows 98-year-old mother of Kansas newspaper publisher upset amid raid

  22-08-2023 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  MARION, Kan. (AP) — Newly released video shows the 98-year-old mother of a Kansas newspaper publisher confronting police officers as they searched her home in a raid that has drawn national scrutiny, at one point demanding: “Get out of my house!”Video released by the newspaper Monday shows Joan Meyer shouting at the six officers inside the Marion, Kansas, home she shared with her son, Marion County Record Editor and Publisher Eric Meyer. Standing with the aid of a walker and dr
  
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• Rare spotless giraffe born at Tennessee zoo

  22-08-2023 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) -- A truly unique giraffe was born at Tennessee's Brights Zoo in July, according to the zoo's owners.Brights Zoo in Limestone welcomed the solid brown giraffe on July 31."Giraffe experts believe she is the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet," Brights Zoo stated in a release. ABQ BioPark gives sneak peek at Asia exhibit expansionZoo officials say there are records of another giraffe without spots being born in Japan in the 1970s.
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• The best blue-light reading glasses to help with digital strain

  22-08-2023 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Protect your eyes from digital screens with these glassesWe spend much of our time on electronic devices, especially computers, each day. We work, take classes or play games on the computer. However, over time, hours of looking at a digital screen can take a toll on our vision. Computer vision syndrome, or digital eye strain, is a common vision problem affecting people of all ages. To combat di
  
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• Best cheap laptops for college students

  22-08-2023 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Laptops are essential in most productive environments, and that includes college students. However, finding a laptop to fit a student’s needs while staying within a budget can be difficult. Different classes require different tools and programs, and it’s important to know what you’re looking for. Purchasing the cheapest laptop you can find may seem appealing, but not
  
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• UNM gets $3 million grant to expand teacher residency program

  22-08-2023 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Students who are pursuing a career in education will get an extra boost thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The $3 million grant will be used to expand a residency program at the University of New Mexico’s College of Education and Human Sciences. University of New Mexico adds safety measure for the new school yearUNM was one of 27 colleges awarded this grant which will offer funding over the course of five-years. Educators sai
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Teens arrested, Youth violence, Rain chances, Bus ad ban, Lottery record

  22-08-2023 14:41 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  New Mexico’s continued battle over public water accessChromium plume cleanup near Los Alamos National Labs haltsCheck out the winning artists from Santa Fe Indian Market 2023ABQ City Council makes decision on short-term rental rulesRio Rancho man arrested in connection to early morning Downtown shootingBystanders injured while waiting for Albuquerque food truck speak outEspañola Fire Department gets unique training opportunityRutgers will still require COVID-19
  
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• Limited rain Tuesday, but better chances by mid-week

  22-08-2023 14:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Showers and weak storms are moving through far western New Mexico Tuesday morning, after crossing the state overnight. Skies will be drier and sunnier Tuesday morning and midday. Storms will develop in eastern NM and over the mountains by mid-afternoon. We will see less storm coverage than Monday, but isolated downpours will be possible in the east plains and mountains, and light showers or sprinkles will be possible in the Rio Grande Valley. The Metro wi
  
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• Albuquerque city councilors vote to ban bus wrap advertisements

  22-08-2023 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City buses around Albuquerque will look different after city councilors voted to ban exterior advertisements Monday evening. The vote will get rid of bus wraps, the ads covering the sides and windows of buses.
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• New Mexico’s continued battle over public water access

  22-08-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - The New Mexico Supreme Court recently reaffirmed a constitutional right to be on public water flowing over privately owned land. But just because the high court says so, doesn’t mean every landowner is removing fences and ‘no trespass’ signs.
  The state Supreme Court opinion invalidated regulations by the state Game Commission that previously granted private landowners a certificate to close off public access to waters on their land. Over the years,
  
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• Celebrate Labor Day with fun events around Albuquerque

  22-08-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Labor Day weekend is full of events in the Duke City. Visit Albuquerque created a list of "Labor Day weekend events in Albuquerque" for the whole family to enjoy.
  2023 Labor Day Weekend Events
  Harvest & Fiber FestivalCelebrate with locally grown food, music, and fun at the Harvest & Fiber Festival at the Wildlife Nature Park.
  Time: 10:00 a.m.Dates: September 2-3Location: 87 N. Frontage Rd., Edgewood, NM 87015Price: $5-$9Harvest Wine FestivalTast
  
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• Maui confronts the challenge of finding more than 800 missing people after the deadly wildfires

  22-08-2023 13:53 via krqe.com
  
  LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century swept through the Maui community of Lahaina, authorities say more than 800 people remain unaccounted for — a staggering number that presents huge challenges for officials who are trying to determine how many of those perished and how many may have made it to safety but haven't checked in.Something similar happened after a wildfire in 2018 that killed 85 people and destroyed the town of Paradise,
  
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• A third of adults believe COVID-19 vaccines caused thousands of sudden deaths: poll

  22-08-2023 13:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Belief in misinformation about key health issues persists among a good chunk of adults, with false claims about COVID-19, vaccines and reproductive health garnering a substantial amount of support, a new poll from KFF has found.Whether or not they believed the claims, nearly all participants in the survey were aware of the misinformation, with 96 percent saying they had heard at least one of the 10 claims presented to them. The most widespread misinformation claims had to do with C
  
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• ABQ City Council makes decision on short-term rental rules

  22-08-2023 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilors shot down a proposal Monday night. It would have set new rules for short-term rentals like AirBnBs.The plan would have capped the number of short-term rentals in the city, among other rules, with the goal of keeping those properties available for local long-term tenants.Story continues below:Albuquerque: Applications open for Albuquerque’s 2023 Twinkle Light ParadeLocal: Human remains found under New Mexico Highlands Un
  
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