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• Senator Heinrich speaks on New Mexico's economic and education issues

  23-08-2023 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Senator Martin Heinrich spoke Wednesday morning at the Economic Forum of Albuquerque addressing New Mexico jobs in clean energy, defense technology, and cyber security. Heinrich answered questions from the crowd including concerns that a number of doctors are leaving the state making it difficult for patients to see specialists in a timely manner. New Mexico’s Environment Department is set to rake in funds for the state governmentHeinrich also spo
  
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• New Mexico eyeing nearly $3.5 billion in extra money

  23-08-2023 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's lawmakers have even more money to play with than previously expected. The latest estimates by New Mexico's economists show the state will likely have $3.482 billion in "new money" by fiscal year 2025.That new money is the cash left over after the state pays for all its yearly expenses. Thanks to economic growth, decent employment rates, and the state's oil and gas industry, the state recently increased its estimate for how much money it'll have to
  
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• Santa Fe to see closures for Zozobra, Labor Day weekend

  23-08-2023 22:56 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Zozobra and Labor Day festivities are just around the corner, and the area will see some closures and service interruptions because of it. City offices and facilities will be closed on Labor Day along with closures at Fort Marcy Park.The will be closed from Saturday, August 26, to Saturday, September 2 at noon. The dog park will also be closed.
  The pickleball courts adjacent to Old Taos Highway will be available, however, from August 26 to August 29 at 10:00 p.
  
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• Governor appoints new magistrate judge in Otero County

  23-08-2023 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has named Albert R. Greene III as the new Otero County Magistrate Judge. Greene replaces Judge Michael Ryan Suggs who resigned as of June 30. Greene III will begin his new role on October 2. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appoints new Grant County Magistrate Court judgeAccording to a news release, Greene III was a domestic relations hearing officer with the Twelfth Judicial District Court beginning in January 2023. Before that,
  
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• New chicken joint opens its doors in Rio Rancho

  23-08-2023 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A new chicken joint just opened up its doors in Rio Rancho. Slim Chickens on Wellspring Avenue is one of two locations planned for New Mexico; the other one, which will be on Montgomery Boulevard, is expected to open soon.Slim Chickens serves chicken strips, chicken and waffles, sandwiches, salads, wings, sides, and more, all while offering 17 different dipping sauces. The store's owner says Rio Rancho residents have welcomed them with open arms. Albuquerque
  
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• Rain moves into New Mexico Wednesday afternoon

  23-08-2023 22:38 via krqe.com
  
  Heavy, widespread rain is making it's way across southern and western New Mexico today. A flood watch will be in effect for the Sacramento Mountains and west mountains from noon until tonight, as burn scar flooding will be possible. There will also be a chance for flash flooding at the Black fire burn scar, and in the Gila Mountains, west mountains and lower Rio Grande Valley.
  Showers and storms will be more hit or miss in the Metro, northern New Mexico, and the southeast east plains. The northe
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for drug, firearm charges

  23-08-2023 22:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Eloy Romero, 47, has been sentenced to a little more than 16 years in prison on drug trafficking and federal firearm charges. According to a news release, in February 2021, Romero was arrested after APD's Gang Unit saw Romero engaging in suspicious activity during a tactical operation by the Albuquerque Police Department. They said after a pursuit, Romero's vehicle was found to have a suspended registration and that he had a suspended driver's license.
  
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• Man accused of exposing himself to kids at Las Cruces softball complex

  23-08-2023 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A 72-year-old man is accused of exposing himself to kids at a softball complex in Las Cruces on Saturday.Raymond Ortega is charged with aggravated indecent exposure victim is less than 18 years old and enticement of a child. According to court documents, the children were in the restroom at the Magg Ball Park when police said Ortega flashed them and told them to look at his genitals. Third teen arrested for shooting death of 5-year-old in AlbuquerqueInve
  
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• Albuquerque will be getting its first year-round growers' market

  23-08-2023 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Local Food Campus, developed by Three Sisters Kitchen and the Downtown Growers' Market, is expected to come to Downtown Albuquerque. The campus will present opportunities for food entrepreneurs, a place for locals to shop, an event space, classrooms, and 45 new jobs – all while supporting food-insecure households with $500,000 in annual food assistance.The project has been funded with $200,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration; that f
  
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• BA.2.86 subvariant potentially better at causing breakthrough infections: CDC

  23-08-2023 21:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The recently detected BA.2.86 COVID-19 subvariant may be more capable of causing infections in people who previously contracted the virus or have been vaccinated, according to a risk assessment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), though it remains unclear if this strain causes more severe illness than others.First detected last month, a handful of infections caused by BA.2.86 have been reported in the U.S., Denmark, South Africa, the U.K. and Israel. The CDC
  
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• SunFire Festival galactic-inspired event held August 25

  23-08-2023 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sunfire Festival will be taking place on Friday, August 25. The three-day fest is taking place at the Tico Time River Resort which is 20 minutes south of Durango. New Mexico State Fair official beer: ‘Dusty Spur’The galactic-inspired event will have live music, inspiring presentations, workshops, yoga classes, sacred fire, ceremony, ancestral village, and food & craft vendors. Your festival pass includes camping, swimming, SUP, water slid
  
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• Albuquerque Coin Club: The history behind the $2 bill

  23-08-2023 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Established in 1953, the Albuquerque Coin Club supports numismatic education for its members and the public. Many people think that $2 bills are unusual and rare and are surprised to learn that they are still in production today. In fact, the $2 bill has been with us since the earliest paper money printing and was an essential part of everyday currency. Bernalillo County breaks ground on affordable housing apartmentsStarting in the 1880's they star
  
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• APD hosts 'Women in Blue' recruiting event

  23-08-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department's goal is to work together with its citizens to build a thriving community. In order to connect with women in the community APD is holding a recruiting event called "Women in Blue." New Mexico State Fair official beer: ‘Dusty Spur’APD is hosting the second Women in Blue recruiting event, on Saturday, August 26, providing guidance and education for those curious about a career in law enforcement. The event will be
  
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• Which New Mexico cities are the best for soccer fans?

  23-08-2023 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub released its ranking of "2023's Best Cities for Soccer Fans," and two New Mexico cities were included in the study. Albuquerque ranked in spot No. 43, and Las Cruces ranked in spot No. 296 out of 299 U.S. cities in the ranking.For the study, WalletHub ranked the nearly 300 cities in the United States based on 52 key metrics. Some of the factors in consideration were minimum season-ticket price, stadium accessibility, and number of championship wins. New M
  
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• Study links children's screen time to heart damage in adulthood

  23-08-2023 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — More sedentary time as a child could lead to a higher chance of heart attacks and strokes later in life, researchers found in a new study.Even for those at a normal weight and blood pressure, hours of inactivity from childhood to young adulthood was associated with heart damage. This study was conducted as part of the Children of the '90s study by the University of Bristol, in which over 14,000 children born between 1991 and 1992 and their families were "intensively observed
  
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• Albuquerque community discusses violent crime with DOJ officials

  23-08-2023 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an ongoing effort to address community concerns, United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) met with social justice advocates to discuss violent crime. Here are some of the main points discussed at the August 1 meeting.The community sessions are an effort to address violent crime with intervention and outreach. In Albuquerque, members of the public noted common themes: crime at bus stops, a negative perception
  
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• New Mexico Ramp Project builds ramps for older adults and people with mobility issues

  23-08-2023 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Providing safe access for those with mobility issues is something that the New Mexico Ramp Project is committed to doing for free. New Mexico State Fair 2023: What you need to knowIn New Mexico, 13.7% of adults with mobility disability have difficulty walking or climbing stairs. They have 21 teams of volunteers that do the building.
  To date, they have built 225 ramps and they have 226 pending. The clients are not responsible for any of the charges for their
  
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• Third teen arrested for shooting death of 5-year-old in Albuquerque

  23-08-2023 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A third teen was arrested for the drive-by shooting death of a 5-year-old girl in southwest Albuquerque on Aug. 13. The Albuquerque Police Department said 15-year-old Alan Ramirez was arrested Wednesday morning by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.APD detectives charged four teens for the shooting death of Galilea Samaniego. Alexander Barraza, 15, and Yahir Carballo, 16, were arrested on Friday. Police are searching for Jose Luis Ramirez, 17, who
  
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• CDC warns against kissing small turtles over salmonella risk

  23-08-2023 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning people about kissing small turtles, saying the affectionate gesture could lead to salmonella. In an investigation notice published Wednesday, the CDC said that 26 individuals have been infected with the disease outbreak linked to small turtles in 11 states. Nine of the 26 patients were hospitalized. “Don’t kiss or snuggle your turtle, and don’t eat or drink around it,” the health agenc
  
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• Judge clears the way for a civil case to proceed against Alec Baldwin and 'Rust' producers

  23-08-2023 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A New Mexico judge on Wednesday rejected a request by Alec Baldwin’s attorneys to dismiss a civil lawsuit by three “Rust” crew members who allege cost-cutting endangered the cast and crew as the actor-producer skipped his own safety training.Chief District Judge Bryan Biedscheid also declined to delay proceedings despite arguments by Baldwin's legal team that doing so would put their client at risk of self-incrimination since prosecutors ha
  
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• Netflix ends DVD shipping for good — and lets subscribers keep them

  23-08-2023 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Subscribers can opt in for 10 surprise DVDs to celebrate the end of an eraAt Netflix, streaming is in and DVDs are out. After 25 years of sending subscribers DVDs by mail, the company will transition to a streaming-only service. However, fans who still enjoy hard copies of their favorite flicks will get one last chance to receive DVDs by mail.If you are a Netflix subscriber, you can keep DVDs you cu
  
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• New Mexico's Environment Department is set to rake in funds for the state government

  23-08-2023 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Over the last year, New Mexico's Environment Department has been busy addressing environmental issues across the state. The department's latest quarterly report shows how the department took on polluters and rule-breakers.A big part of the department's work is taking action against companies and individuals releasing hazardous materials and not following permit rules. Over the last year, the department has taken hundreds of enforcement actions. And some of tho
  
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• New Mexico State University to enforce clear bag policy at football games

  23-08-2023 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University (NMSU) has a new policy on what fans can bring into football games this season. Now, only clear bags will be allowed into the stadium.Fans can carry their belongings in a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag. This change comes after a rocky season last year: A fight broke out at a football game, and an NMSU athlete was involved in a retaliatory shootout at the University of New Mexico (UNM). Intel New Mexico to host engineering hi
  
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• Over $600k in federal funding going towards New Mexico specialty crops

  23-08-2023 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) awarded over $611,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The money will go toward projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crop products and create new market opportunities for specialty crop producers in New Mexico.Five New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) projects will receive funding including a demonstration kit
  
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• Jet crash in Russia kills 10 and Wagner chief was on passenger list, officials say

  23-08-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  MOSCOW (AP) — A business jet en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg crashed Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, Russian emergency officials said. Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, officials said, but it wasn't immediately clear if he was on board.Unconfirmed media reports said the jet belonged to Prigozhin, founder of the Wagner private military company.Russia’s civilian aviation regulator, Rosaviatsia, said Prigozhin was on the passenger list. Howev
  
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• Survey: The hot wedding gift in 2023? A down payment

  23-08-2023 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Gone are the days of getting the happy couple a nice toaster (or, if you’re willing to shell out top dollar, a stand mixer). According to a new survey from Realtor.com and Censuswide, the hottest wedding gift these days is cash that the couple can put toward a home — yet couples still feel obligated to register for gifts they don’t want.Traditional registries put pre
  
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• What Albuquerque hotel occupancy looks like for the week of Balloon Fiesta so far

  23-08-2023 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a little more than six weeks to go until Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, some hotels are on track to sell out this year, according to Karl Holme, executive director of the Greater Albuquerque Hotel and Lodging Association.The 2023 Balloon Fiesta will take place Oct. 7-15. Each year it brings about 850,000 visitors to Albuquerque, according to Visit Albuquerque. Dhawal Kholwadwala, president of 505 Hospitality and owner of two hotels near
  
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• Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to make changes after OSHA violations

  23-08-2023 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday announced a settlement with the company that runs Dollar Tree and Family Dollar aimed at improving worker safety at thousands of the bargain stores across the country.Labor Department officials cited hazards at the stores including blocked exits, unsafe storage of materials, and improper access to fire extinguishers and electrical panels.Under the agreement, the chains operated by Dollar Tree Inc. are required to find the “root causes&rdqu
  
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• Hefty offering wider release of 'Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice' trash bags

  23-08-2023 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The viral trash bags from 2022 are back. Hefty is once again offering their Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Ultra Strong Trash Bags for the fall season. List: Places to get a pumpkin spice latte in AlbuquerqueBeginning in September, the bags will be available at Walmart, Target, Hy-Vee, as well as online. "When we saw just how quickly our Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Ultra Strong Trash Bags sold out last year, we knew we had struck a powerful nerve with fall fans," said Brian Lut
  
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• Police rescue woman chained to floor of Louisville home, video shows

  23-08-2023 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WFLA) – Police in Kentucky rescued a woman they found chained to the floor of a home in Louisville last week.The Louisville Metro Police Department was alerted to the incident on the evening of Aug. 16, after neighbors reported hearing a woman "screaming for help," the LMPD said.Police arrived at the home and saw the woman in the home's second-story window, but had trouble getting inside because the doors and first-story windows had been barricaded. Video shows Albuquerque
  
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• Fresh meat stolen from Florida restaurant 3 times in 2 weeks

  23-08-2023 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Surveillance footage at a Florida restaurant captured what Tampa Police say is a thief stealing thousands of dollars worth of food.According to the owners of Bayshore Mediterranean Grill, the male thief stole from the restaurant twice last week and returned to steal again Monday night. Nearly $12,000 worth of meat and other food items were stolen.
  "He does not seem to care, he looks right at the camera, so it's been really disheartening and disappointing," said Katy Davisso
  
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• Two-alarm fire breaks out at abandoned Family Dollar building in Albuquerque

  23-08-2023 16:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm fire early Wednesday morning on 306 Yale Blvd. SE. Officials say an abandoned Family Dollar building was involved in the fire.Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a two-alarm fire at an abandoned Family Dollar building on 306 Yale SE. Aug. 23, 2023. (Credit: Albuquerque Fire Rescue)The fire was under control approximately 90 minutes after the first AFR unit arrived on the scene. AFR’s Fire Investigat
  
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• Netflix plans NASCAR docuseries backed by Dale Earnhardt Jr.

  23-08-2023 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  (Motor Authority) -- NASCAR is about to get a Netflix documentary series similar to the “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” series that has helped catapult F1’s popularity, particularly in the U.S.Announced by NASCAR and Netflix on Monday, the new series will air in early 2024 and focus on the 2023 Cup Series Playoffs.The first of the 2023 playoff races is scheduled for Sept. 3 at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway.Story continues below:KRQE Investigates: Jeffrey Epstein&rsquo
  
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• 'Screaming in the woods': Bear attacks, injures child playing near New York home

  23-08-2023 15:25 via krqe.com
  
  WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. (WPIX) – A child was attacked and injured by a bear while playing in the backyard of a New York home on Tuesday, according to police and witnesses.A neighbor who lives near the site of the attack described the terror he heard coming from the children involved."Screaming in the woods, very loud screaming. 'Call 911.' My wife heard that," said the neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous.The attack took place outside of a home in Westchester County, where the child h
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Trial continues, Transit challenges, Tropical rain, Suspect search, Bookstore closing

  23-08-2023 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Zorro Ranch’ sold in New MexicoNew Mexico’s national parks, sites brought $139 million in 2022 – Which was the biggest earner?Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to state roads after ABQ successBernalillo County sees 12th teen charged with murder in 2023Lobos football ‘goes as offensive line goes’Albuquerque man kept behind bars, accused of having sex with a 12-year-oldNew Mexico State Fair 2023: What you
  
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• Tropical moisture arrives in New Mexico

  23-08-2023 14:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving through southern and central New Mexico during the Wednesday morning commute. Heavy, widespread rain is expected across the south and west parts of the state today. A flood watch will be in effect for the Sacramento Mountains from noon until tonight, as burn scar flooding will be possible.Forecast Continues Below
  Roads: Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to state roads after ABQ successNew Mexico: New, multi-mi
  
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• New partnership in Gallup provides affordable daycare

  23-08-2023 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – A new partnership in Gallup is providing affordable daycare to students and educators in Gallup. University of New Mexico - Gallup and Gallup-McKinley County Schools have been working together on this partnership for over a year. New Mexico’s national parks, sites brought $139 million in 2022 – Which was the biggest earner?The new daycare, 'Bright Future Childcare Center' is located at UNM Gallup. Employees at Gallup- McKinley County Schools and
  
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• Will I get an extra paycheck in September? How to know

  23-08-2023 14:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – What’s sweeter than getting paid twice a month? Getting paid three times, of course.Americans who get paid biweekly on Fridays will see three paychecks hit their bank account during a few months that happen to have five Fridays.“So if you’re getting paid on the first, third and fifth Fridays, that means you have a bonus paycheck, which obviously you still earned, but is potentially outside of your regular budget and kind of like a mini windfall or a mini bonus
  
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• Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome baby No. 2: reports

  23-08-2023 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Baby makes four for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky.The power couple quietly welcomed their second child earlier this month, according to TMZ and People magazine.TMZ reported that the "Diamonds" singer welcomed a baby boy on Aug. 3 in Los Angeles and that the child's name starts with an "R."Beyonce fans can win free ‘Renaissance World Tour’ tickets through Vivid Seats contest
  Fans remember when Rihanna first revealed her second pregnancy during her halftime performance at the S
  
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• Hawaii officials urge families of people missing after deadly fires to give DNA samples

  23-08-2023 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Authorities in Hawaii pleaded with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples, saying the low number provided so far threatens to hinder efforts to identify any remains discovered in the ashes.Some 1,000 to 1,100 names remain on the FBI's tentative, unconfirmed list of people unaccounted for after wildfires destroyed the historic seaside community of Lahaina on Maui. But the family assistan
  
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• Tropical storm remnants bring rain to parts of New Mexico starting Wednesday

  23-08-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Remnants of Tropical Storm Herold will bring locally heavy rainfall to parts of New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday. Storm chances continue into next week.Showers and storms from earlier Tuesday have tapered off from across most of New Mexico Tonight, However, the remnants of what is now Tropical Depression Harold will begin moving into southern New Mexico early Wednesday morning, bringing rain and thunderstorms to start the day down there.Forecast Continues Below
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• Bernalillo County approves more funds for veteran transitional facility

  23-08-2023 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- Bernalillo County commissioners approved more funding to finish a transitional living facility for local veterans.The county originally authorized $3.5 million for the housing facility near Gibson and I-25, which broke ground earlier this year.On Tuesday night, they approved another $670,000 for additional costs the project has incurred.The city and feds are also contributing to the project.The campus will include more than 40 units for temporary housing, a
  
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• Free event will display historic locomotive

  23-08-2023 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a chance to sip some beer and check out a piece of New Mexico railroad history.This weekend, a restored World War II-era steam locomotive will travel from its storage site on 8th Street to Tractor Brewing in Wells Park.This is only the second time the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe 2926 has moved under its own steam since restoration was completed in 2021.The public can check out the locomotive and learn about its history while enjoying live music
  
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• Automated speed enforcement cameras coming to state roads after ABQ success

  23-08-2023 06:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been a little more than a year since the City of Albuquerque rolled out its first, speed enforcement cameras. Now, nearly 100,000 citations later, a new report from the city shows drivers are slowing down. The city reported for more than a year, its automated speed enforcement cameras across the metro have been working around the clock to catch speeding drivers. To date, the city's placed  17 cameras in areas known for speeding.New, multi
  
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• More changes come to Albuquerque bus routes amid driver, mechanic shortage

  23-08-2023 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Five months ago, a shortage of bus drivers forced the city of Albuquerque to cut some bus routes and shorten others. Now, they are doing it again, suspending more bus services throughout the city.Bystanders injured while waiting for Albuquerque food truck speak out"We were juggling between our resources and balancing them appropriately between our drivers and our buses, and they didn't always match up," Leslie Keener, the city's transit director, said.
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office searches for Walgreens shoplifting suspect

  23-08-2023 05:44 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help. They're attempting to track down a man suspected of trying to steal a cartload of merchandise from Walgreens.In June, a customer captured an image of the man deputies claimed tried to roll out a cart filled with makeup and other merchandise. APD sends letter about safety, security to Walgreens after recent incidentsAt first, employees locked the doors to stop him.After witnesses reported th
  
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• NMSU to open season on Saturday with Diego Pavia at QB

  23-08-2023 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – NMSU is one of the few college football teams to take the field this weekend for week zero. The Aggies will host UMASS for a nationally televised game on ESPN."It helps our whole state," said Head Coach Jerry Kill. "It certainly helps Las Cruces. It helps our university. It helps our football team. It helps recruiting, so all of those things."The Aggies are coming off a 7-win season and a bowl victory with former Volcano Vista and NMMI quarterback Diego Pavia
  
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• Lobos football 'goes as offensive line goes'

  23-08-2023 04:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When training camp started for the UNM football team, Head Coach Danny Gonzales said he was most looking forward to watching the position battles on the offensive line. There has been uncertainty for the Lobos up front in recent years, and with so many few faces this year, even people around the team didn't know what the starting five would look like. That uncertainty, however, proved to be fuel for the guys to cement their spot."You know coming into the sea
  
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• 42-year-old pedestrian killed on New Mexico highway, Santa Fe PD says

  23-08-2023 04:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – On Monday evening, Santa Fe officials responded to a crash. It involved a fatality.
  The Santa Fe Police stated the pedestrian was seen next to a vehicle on the right side of the road, and when the vehicle left, the man started to run across three lanes of traffic.  New, multi-million-dollar forensics laboratory opens in Santa FeA driver, identified as a minor, was in the left lane and told authorities he saw the man at the last moment but couldn&rsq
  
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• New Mexico's national parks, sites brought $139 million in 2022 - Which was the biggest earner?

  23-08-2023 03:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico has more than a dozen sites operated by the National Park Service. From Aztec Ruins National Monument to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico's natural and cultural sites generated $139 million in visitor spending in 2022, according to a new report.The biggest earner for the state was White Sands National Park. Visitors spent over $42 million on services related to White Sands park visits last year, data from the National Park Service shows. N
  
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