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• STEAM innovation center in Rio Rancho showcases new tools

  04-09-2023 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The STEAM Center for Excellence opened its doors last month and a new addition to the center had STEAM enthusiasts trying out some new technology Monday. The Center of Excellence is designed to introduce youth of all ages to science, technology, engineering, art, and math, and now the STEAM innovation lab will take that a step further. Rio Rancho holding annual ‘Rally in the Desert’ to combat illegal dumpingThey invited the public to an event on M
  
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• 911 calls and lapel video chronicle hours leading up to fatal shooting over stolen vehicle in Albuquerque

  04-09-2023 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a frustrating hunt for a stolen Hyundai that ended in tragedy. Lapel video and 911 calls chronicle how 23-year-old Sydney Wilson spent the last hours of her life just trying to get her car back from the group of teenagers who stole before police said one of those teens shot and killed her. Video: Two people arrested after leading police on chase across AlbuquerqueThere was a flurry of 911 calls and a meeting with an officer in a business parking lot o
  
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• Rio Rancho holding annual 'Rally in the Desert' to combat illegal dumping

  04-09-2023 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Rio Rancho is doing a cleanup later this month to help combat illegal dumpsites in the city and its open spaces. Mayor Greg Hull's "Rally in the Desert" starts at 7 a.m. on September 16. Make-A-Wish New Mexico says they are granting more wishes than usualResidents are encouraged to bring trucks, trailers, shovels, and rakes, but other clean-up supplies will be provided. Sign-ups are now open. The deadline is September 8.
  
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• RECALL: 245+ pounds of Banquet meals may contain plastic bits

  04-09-2023 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  (WDTN/NEXSTAR) — If you have any Banquet frozen meals in your freezer, you may want to keep reading.
  Conagra Brands is recalling 245,366 pounds of Banquet chicken strip items (Courtesy of USDA)
  Conagra Brands is recalling around 245,366 pounds of frozen Banquet chicken strip entrée products. The food could potentially be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic pieces, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Affected products were produced on June 20, and
  
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• 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' streams suddenly skyrocket — thanks to Filipinos

  04-09-2023 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) — The calendar just hit September, and we are still months away from Christmas. But there's already a large segment of people getting in the holiday mood by streaming one of the season's most recognizable tunes.
  Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" suddenly racked in over 300,000 streams on Spotify on the first day of the month.Thanks to Filipinos, says the singer herself. Trader Joe’s cashiers have a reputation for flirting. CEO says there’s a good reasonThe
  
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• Ohio's 'offensive' national forest name may change

  04-09-2023 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The Wayne National Forest in Ohio could soon have a new name.Members of the American Indian Tribes and the local community are requesting the U.S. Forest Service change the name of Wayne National Forest, located in southeastern Ohio.
  According to the Forest Service, the name comes from General Anthony Wayne. He is said to have led a "violent campaign" against the indigenous community in Ohio.Story continues below:Crime: Video: Two people arrested after leading police on ch
  
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• Balloon Fiesta Schedule of Events 2023

  04-09-2023 19:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta starts on Saturday, October, 7, and ends on Sunday, October 15. All events below are in Mountain Time. Entertainment events will take place at The Main Street Stage. Special events planned for 2023 Balloon Fiesta during solar eclipse appearanceSaturday, October 7
  5:45 a.m. Drone Light Show, sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino6:00 a.m. Dawn Patrol Show, presented by Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort6:30 a.m. K
  
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• When will the fall colors peak near me?

  04-09-2023 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Sure, many of us are still soaking in the summer sun — and heat — but fall is right around the corner. Depending on where you live, the leaves may have already started fading to their fall shades of reds, oranges, yellows and browns.  Your guide to New Mexico fall festivals 2023How fast the leaves change, and when colors peak, largely depends on where you live. Regardless of where you live, though, the leaves around you are on a schedule. Why do leave
  
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• From 'Pop-pop' to 'Nana': Each state's most popular nicknames for grandparents

  04-09-2023 18:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – There's a special connection between grandparents and their grandkids made only stronger with each wink, hug, present and surreptitious candy slipped into a small hand.When it comes to nicknames that children develop for their grandparents a new survey by Preply found that popularity varies by state. The dive into Americans' terms of endearment for their grandparents comes in anticipation of national Grandparent's Day, on Sunday, Sept. 10. Where’s my Facebook settlement c
  
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• Trader Joe's cashiers have a reputation for flirting. CEO says there's a good reason

  04-09-2023 18:13 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Did it seem like the cashier at Trader Joe's was being more than just friendly while bagging your frozen mandarin orange chicken and 19-cent bananas? The company's CEO understand why you may think that.
  In a recent episode on the Inside Trader Joe's podcast, CEO Bryan Palbaum addressed the rumors that employees are trained to flirt with customers and said it's just that – a rumor.
  But Palbaum said he understands why employees' signature chattiness "might be misinterpret
  
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• Dunkin’ is giving out free coffee every Monday. Here’s how to get it 

  04-09-2023 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Need a way to get rid of the Monday blues? Starting the week with a free coffee can't hurt.
  From every Monday from now until the end of October, Dunkin' is giving out a free medium cup of iced or hot coffee with any purchase. You can buy a donut, bagel, breakfast sandwich or any other item to qualify. Dunkin’ teases line of ‘Spiked’ iced coffees, teasTo cash in on the deal that is brewing up, you must be a Dunkin' Rewards member. You can become a membe
  
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• Smash Mouth front man Steve Harwell dead at 56, band confirms

  04-09-2023 16:53 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – After years of battling health problems, former Smash Mouth front man Steve Harwell died, the band confirmed Monday. He was 56 years old.Harwell’s manager told TMZ that the singer had suffered from alcohol abuse for years and that he had reached the final stages of liver failure, which he had recently been receiving treatment for.
  After being place in hospice care at his Boise, Idaho, home, Harwell died surrounded by loved ones, band manager Robert Hayes told Rolling St
  
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• A comprehensive guide to Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

  04-09-2023 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's Note: The above video explains the Ken Paxton impeachment trial rules.AUSTIN (Nexstar) — The historic impeachment trial of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton begins at the Texas Capitol Tuesday morning. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of what you need to know and how we got here.How will the impeachment trial work?When the House of Representatives voted to impeach Paxton, they adopted 20 articles of impeachment. Senators will vote on 16 of those 20 articles of impeachme
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Car chase across Albuquerque, River drying out, Hot and breezy weather, Labor Day closures, Wine Fest

  04-09-2023 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top StoriesHobbs bodybuilder to compete at World Fitness Championship in BerlinMore inmates to take part in dog training programs at the Penitentiary of New MexicoMan charged with 2020 North Valley murder expected in court for trialEarly morning fire forces closure of Clovis WalmartPowered by wind, this $10B transmission line will carry more energy than the Hoover Dam
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  [1] Video: Two people arrested after leading police on chase across Albuquerque - Two people are wak
  
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• Hot temperatures and breezy weather across New Mexico for Labor Day

  04-09-2023 14:26 via krqe.com
  
  Labor Day morning is dry and mostly clear. Temperatures are off to a cool start, and a cold front is pushing across eastern New Mexico. Behind the front, temperatures will cool several degrees in northern New Mexico, but they will stay unseasonably warm. It is going to be a sunny, dry and breezy day for most of New Mexico. Winds will gust up to around 30 mph in the Metro, with higher winds in northern New Mexico near the mountains.Forecast Continues Below
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• Hobbs bodybuilder to compete at World Fitness Championship in Berlin

  04-09-2023 13:31 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Dedication and hard work. Those are the two major components that go into successful bodybuilding competitions. One man from Hobbs is now putting those skills to the test as he gets ready to compete at the World Fitness Championship in Berlin.Herbert Hochmayer has dedicated most of his life to the world of bodybuilding. It all started when his older brought home a bodybuilding magazine. After years of training, he still remembers his first competition in his
  
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• Rio Grande levels near Albuquerque low on Labor Day weekend

  04-09-2023 13:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A few months ago the Rio Grande was the highest it's been in years. However, that's not the case anymore around the metro as the river is drying out again in spots.Since May, the Rio Grande flowed faster than it was last year. The river even hit a peak of more than six and a half feet deep. Due to those high water levels, there were many water rescues this summer. The last time the river was almost 5-feet, was in early August. Rio Grande waters level dr
  
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• Lobo football opens season with a 52-10 loss at Texas A&M

  04-09-2023 13:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico football entered their season opener as a major underdog, taking on Texas A&M in College Station, TX, on Saturday afternoon. The Lobos would hold A&M to 7-points in the 1st qtr, and they would only trail 14-7 early in the 2nd qtr, but the Aggies go on to roll at home beating the Lobos 52-10.
  Story continues below:Crime: Attorney General Raul Torrez files lawsuit against Gallup car dealershipAlbuquerque: Double Eagle II Airpor
  
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• Why Trump's court dates may not impact his primary success

  04-09-2023 12:02 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Trump’s legal obligations are becoming increasingly intertwined with his political aspirations, with court dates threatening to split his time and attention in the heart of the 2024 presidential race.Trump is set to go on trial in Washington and in New York City next March, right in the middle of the GOP primary calendar, and his opponents have been happy to seize on the conflicts as evidence Trump will be too distracted to take on President Biden.But with Trump’s fi
  
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• More inmates to take part in dog training programs at the Penitentiary of New Mexico

  04-09-2023 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) –More four-legged friends are on their way to the state penitentiary in Santa Fe to work with inmates through the “Paws in the Pen” program.The program was first started in 2021 and allows inmates to train dogs from the Española Humane Society. The program has proven to be successful therefore allowing more inmates to get involved. "We've expanded the program to include 14 inmate trainers and we will be pairing dogs with those trainers,'
  
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• Video: Two people arrested after leading police on chase across Albuquerque

  04-09-2023 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Videos released by the Albuquerque Police Department Sunday show a police chase throughout Albuquerque that ended with the arrests of two people this weekend. Albuquerque police said Saturday's chase stemmed from a fight at a party the night before.Authorities were originally called out to a home near 86th and Tower on Saturday for reports of a shooting. Later, police spotted a Dodge Charger they said was connected to the shooting. Police said five people we
  
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• Man charged with 2020 North Valley murder expected in court for trial

  04-09-2023 03:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man charged with a murder in 2020 will have his trial on Tuesday. Jesus Javier Torres Jr. is accused of murdering Raymond Lovato.The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office found Lovato’s body at his home near Second and Paseo in September 2020. Deputies were able to trace Torres’ cell phone to Lovato’s place at the time of the murder. Man arrested for shooting friend to death at Albuquerque apartment, police sayTorres has been char
  
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• Crowds flock to Harvest Wine Festival in Albuquerque

  04-09-2023 00:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Harvest Wine Festival in Albuquerque is underway this Labor Day weekend.The event started on Friday and will end on Monday at the Balloon Fiesta Park. Those who purchase tickets will receive a free wine glass and samples from 20 different wineries across the state. There will also be live music, artisan markets, food trucks, lawn games and activities. "Everyone is just here having a good time kind of celebrating the end of summer," said Aizlinn Gutierrez
  
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