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• Joe Jonas files for divorce from Sophie Turner, marriage 'irretrievably broken'

  05-09-2023 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – It's over for Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. Jonas has reportedly filed for divorce from the"Game of Thrones" actress after four years of marriage.
  According to court documents obtained by Today.com and PEOPLE, Jonas filed a petition for dissolution of marriage on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The document states "the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken." Smash Mouth front man Steve Harwell dead at 56, band confirmsIt was noted that the pair have a pre
  
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• Authorities on the lookout for murder suspect in Torrance County

  05-09-2023 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  TORRANCE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities in Torrance County are on the lookout for a murder suspect. Deputies say 48-year-old Steven Banda stabbed Karl Fitzsimmons to death late Sunday night, September 3, near Moriarty and then fled. Teenager arrested for shooting an Albuquerque Public Schools custodianAccording to the arrest warrant, a deputy got a witness to call Banda, and the deputy overheard him say that Fitzsimmons either had killed or had tried to kill Banda's three-year-old
  
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• Albuquerque Police, ACS, and Parks and Recreation working to clean Bosque

  05-09-2023 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department's Open Space Division was revived earlier this year. Now, as they're trying to rebuild the division, officials are giving an update on work they have done in the Bosque in conjunction with Albuquerque Parks and Recreation workers and the Albuquerque Community Safety Department.Over the last two weeks, they cleaned up 13 camps and removed four weapons from those camps, according to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). Th
  
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• Court documents: Man arrested after shooting at birthday party in Roswell

  05-09-2023 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is facing numerous charges in Roswell after getting into an argument over cutting hair and shooting into a crowd at a birthday party, according to court documents.Joshua Padilla is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (deadly weapon), two counts of aggravated assault (deadly weapon), and shooting at a dwelling or occupier building (death or greater bodily harm).Story continues below:Crime: Rio Rancho couple’s pride flag repeatedly stolen for
  
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• New Mexico Supreme Court narrows judges' ability to toss evidence during preliminary hearings

  05-09-2023 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Presiding over criminal trials, New Mexico's district court judges play a key role in administering justice across the state. But a new ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Court clarifies that during a preliminary hearing before a trial, judges cannot toss evidence that may have been illegally obtained.Before a criminal case goes to trial, there's usually a 'preliminary hearing' where the judge decides if prosecutors have probable cause, and evidence, to take to t
  
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• RSV rising in one US region, CDC issues alert

  05-09-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Respiratory syncytial virus – better known by the acronym RSV – is rising in some southeastern U.S. states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday, signaling the virus could begin spreading widely nationwide soon.
  RSV causes cold-like symptoms for most people, but can be scary for infants, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. The virus kills between 100 and 300 children under 5 and as many as 10,000 peop
  
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• Free car seat inspections offered throughout New Mexico

  05-09-2023 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is supporting National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week, September 17 through 23, with a campaign for the proper use of child car seats. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, the NMDOT will be sponsoring car seat inspection clinics at various locations throughout the state.The events will consist of technicians looking over car seats and instructing parents on how to use them safely; technici
  
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• Law enforcement searches for New Mexico man who escaped prison in Colorado

  05-09-2023 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  LITTLETON, Colo. – Multiple law enforcement agencies are looking for a man from New Mexico who escaped a minimum security facility near the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Englewood in Littleton, Colorado.Edward Verdugo, 49, was discovered missing from the satellite camp near the FCI on Tuesday around 10:30 a.m. He is described as a Hispanic man with black hair, brown eyes, is five foot six inches tall, and weighs approximately 210 pounds. Man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend&
  
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• Man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend's friend in Albuquerque enters not guilty plea

  05-09-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend's friend at an apartment complex near Coors and Paseo on July 16 pled not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday.Chase Cuffie, 39, is charged with first-degree murder and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to a criminal complaint, Cuffie was hiding in a patio storage room at his ex-girlfriend’s apartment when she and two of her friends went outside to her patio.
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• 'Dream Weaver' singer Gary Wright dies at 80

  05-09-2023 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Singer Gary Wright, best known for his hit song "Dream Weaver," has died at 80 years old.
  Wright passed away at his home in Palos Verdes Estates on Monday morning, his son Justin told TMZ.
  Just six years ago, the singer was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and then with Lewy body dementia.
  Recording artist Gary Wright performs during the David Foster and Friends concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Oct. 15, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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• Biden administration invests $100 million to train more nurses and grow the workforce

  05-09-2023 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- The Biden administration is committing $100 million to recruit more nurses."It really is an opportunity for us to bring more people into the workforce," Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) administrator Carole Johnson said.Johnson said nearly $65 million will go towards schools and training programs."In many of these programs, we pay things like tuition and stipends, in some we pay child care and the other things that make it hard for people to get this tr
  
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• Carlsbad Caverns fire restrictions lifted

  05-09-2023 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – All preventive fire measures at Carlsbad Caverns recreation areas have been lifted. These have been in place since June 23.Story continues below:Crime: Rio Rancho couple’s pride flag repeatedly stolen for months on endNew Mexico: University of Missouri uses lidar technology to research ancient pueblos in New MexicoClosed: Clovis Walmart temporarily shut down after fire; some worry about the impactPodcast: ‘Our story to tell’: Los Alamos histor
  
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• City Council to consider adding trees near BioPark

  05-09-2023 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque City Council on Wednesday will consider installing street trees near the Albuquerque BioPark. If approved, the trees would line the BioPark's fence between New York Avenue and the park's service entrance on Central Avenue. Visit Albuquerque awards $429,000 to local businesses to help boost tourismThe trees would be part of the city's initiative for beautification and adding shade along this part of Central Avenue. The resolution pla
  
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• Visit Albuquerque awards $429,000 to local businesses to help boost tourism

  05-09-2023 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Visit Albuquerque is hoping to grow the tourism economy by distributing grant funding to local businesses.The city said it received 72 grant applications for local business projects that will spark creative visitor and resident experiences in Albuquerque. A total of 18 projects were selected, adding up to $429,000. Businesses that were awarded grant money for projects include Artemis Productions, Big Jim Farms and Heritage Hotels and Resorts.Story conti
  
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• C-PACE financing materials now available to New Mexico counties

  05-09-2023 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Materials regarding the updated Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program are now available for interested New Mexico counties. C-PACE is a program that gives eligible property owners options for long-term fixed-rate financing to make energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, and resiliency improvements.The program is housed under the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EED). C-PACE assists property owners by "removing bar
  
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• Tennessee zoo reveals name of rare spotless giraffe born in July

  05-09-2023 22:06 via krqe.com
  
  LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) – One of the world's rarest giraffes, which was born in July at the Brights Zoo in Tennessee, has been named Kipekee.The name, meaning unique in Swahili, was revealed Monday morning on the "Today" show.
  According to Brights Zoo, giraffe experts believe Kipekee is the only solid-color reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet. ABQ BioPark lions settle into their new Texas home(Photo: WJHL)Over the past couple of weeks, the giraffe's birth has put Brights Zoo
  
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• Rural libraries in New Mexico get a financial boost

  05-09-2023 21:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Libraries in small towns often rely on local support, donations, and grants to continue running, even though they offer many services to rural communities. New Mexico is stepping up to support these libraries by bolstering the Rural Libraries Endowment.The endowment was first created by the New Mexico Legislature in 2019, with an initial investment of $1 million. This year, an additional $15 million has been allotted to the fund per the request of Department of Cul
  
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• Life could change again for iPhone users worldwide

  05-09-2023 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — iPhone users worldwide are bracing for another major change when Apple unveils the iPhone 15 next week.Thanks to the European Union, Apple has been forced to ditch its propriety Lightning connectors and adopt USB-C as a standard for charging and data transfers, numerous tech publications are reporting.The company is expected to formally announce the switch, along with other iPhone updates, on Sept. 12.The EU has mandated that all manufacturers adopt a common charging connectio
  
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• New Mexico Human Services raising awareness about mental health and addiction recovery resources

  05-09-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – September is Recovery Month, and the state's Human Services Department (HSD) is highlighting resources to help New Mexicans with mental health and substance use issues.“Recovery is possible, and no matter where you are, no matter who you are, no one is alone, Alex Castillo Smith, the deputy secretary for HSD, said in a press release. “We know nearly three out of four people who experience addiction eventually recover, and we are here to help provide the
  
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• Southwest Airlines, Sunport celebrate first flight to Long Beach

  05-09-2023 20:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Sunport and Southwest Airlines celebrated the first flight for the airline from Albuquerque to Long Beach Tuesday morning.Where do New Mexico cities rank for retirement?The flight took off from the Sunport around 11:25 a.m. Long Beach Airport is the 16th destination for Southwest departing from the Sunport, and the third to southern California, according to Southwest Airlines. The airline averages about 33 departures from A
  
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• United flights allowed to take off after systemwide outage

  05-09-2023 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – United Airlines flights were briefly stuck on the tarmac Tuesday due to a "systemwide technology issue," the company said on social media.
  All flights scheduled to take off were being held at their departure airports, the airline said at 12:38 p.m. Central Time. Flights that were already airborne were allowed to remain in the air and continue toward their planned destinations.Flights were allowed to resume taking off around 12:50 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration s
  
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• Where do New Mexico cities rank for retirement?

  05-09-2023 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub has released its study ranking 182 cities in the United States to determine "2023's Best and Worst Places to Retire." According to WalletHub, Las Cruces is the 87th best place to retire, and Albuquerque is in spot No. 111.The cities were ranked based on 45 key metrics. The cost of living, retired taxpayer-friendliness, and the state's health infrastructure were all factors in consideration for the study.Source: WalletHub Where are the best college stadium
  
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• Santa Fe gets new Arts and Culture Department director

  05-09-2023 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Chelsey Johnson will lead the city's Arts and Culture Department. Johnson has experience in education, English language, and creative writing."After three rounds of interviews and over twelve candidates, I am excited to bring Chelsey on board the Community Development team as the Director of Arts and Culture. She brings a healthy dose of curiosity, emotional intelligence, academic rigor and a focus on the future and expansion of the arts. Her sensitivity a
  
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• Bernalillo County offering free vaccines and microchips for pets

  05-09-2023 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resources Center is giving pet owners in unincorporated parts of Bernalillo County a chance to get free vaccines and microchips.PNM warns New Mexicans about copper wire theftStarting September 6 through February 28, from 9 a.m. to noon every other Wednesday the county will be providing the free vaccine and microchipping services. Appointments are required and people must provide their address when scheduling an appointme
  
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• Wait times to exit Burning Man drop after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert

  05-09-2023 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev. (AP) — Wait times for tens of thousands of Burning Man partygoers trying to exit the mud-caked northern Nevada desert are beginning to decrease after flooded roads left them stranded there for days.Event organizers said they started to let traffic flow out on the main road around 2 p.m. local time Monday — even as they urged attendees to delay their exit to help ease traffic. About two hours after the mass departure began, organizers estimated a wait time of a
  
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• Teenager arrested for shooting an Albuquerque Public Schools custodian

  05-09-2023 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teenager has been arrested in connection to the June 23 shooting of an Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) custodian, Paul Tafoya. 17-year-old Daniel F. Trujillo is now in custody for attempted murder and unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon, according to an APS representative.On Friday morning, June 23, Tafoya arrived on the campus of Kennedy Middle School and noticed trespassers. When he asked them to leave, the trespassers got aggressive; one of them pulle
  
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• Saving for students' future with The 529 Education Savings Plan

  05-09-2023 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Education Trust Board of New Mexico is giving families an opportunity to plan for students' future education costs with The 529 Education Savings Plan. University of Missouri uses lidar technology to research ancient pueblos in New MexicoThe 529 plan is a tax-advantaged way for families to save for the educational future. The funds can be used to pay for tuition, apprenticeship expenses and repay student loans. Anyone can open an account, contributi
  
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• The New Mexico State Fair returns this week

  05-09-2023 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair is back September 7 - 17 at Expo New Mexico. The fair features music, entertainment, foods and plenty of activities for all to enjoy.Clovis Walmart temporarily shut down after fire; some worry about the impactGeneral Manager Dan Mourning talked about some of the things at this year's fair. This fair will have a complete area of selfie stations, he says it's patterned after the selfie museum in Las Vegas. The were will also be a happ
  
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• Memorial services set for former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson

  05-09-2023 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Memorial services have been announced for former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. The two-term governor died in his sleep at the age of 75 on September 1, at his summer home in Chatham, Massachusetts. All of the following events will be open to the public to pay their respects. Political leaders, groups reflect on death of former New Mexico Gov. Bill RichardsonWednesday, September 13, 2023 - Lying in State at the New Mexico Capitol Rotunda from 11:00 a.m. t
  
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• COVID-19 raises anxiety at start of new school year

  05-09-2023 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  COVID-19 cases are on the rise and raising anxiety around the possibility that schools could implement mask mandates or close down again. Surges of COVID-19 cases in Texas and Kentucky have caused three school districts to briefly suspend in-person classes.But few schools have taken those steps so far, and superintendents contend that without national guidance, it is highly unlikely we’ll see a return of mass closures or mask mandates. In the post-emergency era of COVID-19, schoo
  
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• New medical bill transparency law in effect; what you need to know

  05-09-2023 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  Michelle Ledesma at her home in Cedar Park reviewing the new medical bill transparency law. (KXAN Photo/Arezow Doost.
  This report is an update to KXAN’s “Medical Debt Lawsuits” investigation. Our team followed this legislation during Texas’ regular legislative session.WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Michelle Ledesma breathed a sigh of relief as lawmakers voted to send Senate Bill 490 to Gov. Greg Abbott.It was May and she had already been tracking the bill f
  
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• Sick, dying and dead ducks washing ashore at Los Angeles park

  05-09-2023 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- An unfortunate mystery is playing out at a Los Angeles park where ducks have been found sick, dying and dead.Those who live near Hollenbeck Park in the Boyle Heights neighborhood and others who visit on a regular basis say the discovery of the dead and dying ducks has been heartbreaking and concerning.  Story continues below:Crime: Rio Rancho couple’s pride flag repeatedly stolen for months on endNew Mexico: University of Missouri uses lidar technology to research ancient pu
  
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• More iPhone 15 details leaked just weeks ahead of its launch

  05-09-2023 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.With the iPhone 15 widely presumed to be going on sale Sept. 22, we’re days to weeks away from Apple’s announcement of the new line. And while we still don’t know much about what’s coming with the new generation of iPhones, a steady stream of leaks has kept fans on their toes in recent months and keyed up with excitement for some pretty major improvements.New design
  
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• PNM warns New Mexicans about copper wire theft

  05-09-2023 18:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is calling September "Copper Theft Awareness Month." PNM reminds customers to be on the lookout for signs of theft.So far in 2023, PNM has received 51 reports of copper theft from businesses. In 2022, PNM heard 83 reports. Drones for Ducks research program helping catalogue New Mexico wildlifeThose thefts can cost thousands of dollars in repairs. Theft can also damage high-power electrical components and pose a
  
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• A Trump-Biden rematch may be on the horizon in 2024, whether voters like it or not

  05-09-2023 17:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The end of Labor Day weekend would typically mark the start of a furious sprint to the Iowa caucuses as candidates battle for their party's presidential nomination. But as the 2024 campaign comes into greater focus, the usual frenzy is yielding to a sense of inevitability.
  Among Republicans, Donald Trump is dominating the primary field, outpacing rivals with resumes as governors, diplomats and entrepreneurs that would normally prove compelling. The former president's streng
  
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• New rides coming to the New Mexico State Fair

  05-09-2023 17:37 via krqe.com
  
  The New Mexico State Fair is quickly approaching, with just two days left until the 2023 events begin. Highlights of the upcoming fair include a new exhibit about New Mexico's film and TV industry, selfie stations, concerts, rodeos, and four new rides at the Midway.
  One of the new rides this year will be the "Slingshot," launching riders high into the sky on bungee cords. "If you're an adrenaline junkie, hang on to your hat," says the State Fair's general manager, Dan Mourning.For those looking
  
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• CDC warns doctors to be on lookout for deadly flesh-eating bacteria

  05-09-2023 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning doctors to be on the lookout for deadly flesh-eating bacteria that may be in waters of the Gulf of Mexico and East Coast.The bacteria is known as Vibrio vulnificus or V. vulnificus.
  The CDC issued the health advisory last week to urge healthcare providers to consider it as the possible cause of infected wounds from people who have been in coastal waters.Eight new cases of West Nile virus confirmed in New Mexi
  
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• Video: Michigan officer saves toddler during traffic stop

  05-09-2023 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A police officer in Michigan is being called a hero after saving the life of an 18-month-old toddler during a traffic stop.Warren police officer Brenden Fraser was performing distracted driving enforcement duties Friday when he spotted a Chevy Camaro speeding by him. As Fraser pulled over the car, he noticed that the driver was waving his arms in an attempt to flag him down.“It just happened to catch my eye the way he was driving down 12 Mile,” Fraser said during
  
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• The Shop Breakfast and Lunch competing in Duke it Out cooking competition

  05-09-2023 16:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Shop Breakfast and Lunch is located in Nob Hill in Albuquerque. They specialize in made from scratch breakfast and lunch and also offer catering.University of Missouri uses lidar technology to research ancient pueblos in New MexicoChef and owner, Israel Rivera, will be representing The Shop Breakfast and Lunch in this year’s ‘Duke it Out’ cooking competition, benefiting El Ranchito de los Ninos. “Duke it Out” is an
  
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• America's small towns are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes. It's not all bad

  05-09-2023 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  GOODHUE, Minnesota (AP) — As Goodhue Police Chief Josh Smith struggled this summer to fill vacancies in his small department, he warned the town's City Council that unless pay and benefits improved, finding new officers would never happen.When nothing changed, Smith quit. So did his few remaining officers, leading the Minnesota town of 1,300 residents to shutter its police force in late August.America is in the midst of a police officer shortage that many in law enforcement blame on the tw
  
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• One way to boost students' scores? Help teachers conquer their math anxiety

  05-09-2023 14:52 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — In July, in a packed classroom in downtown Chicago, a group composed mostly of early elementary teachers and child care workers read a story about “Wendi,” a fictional preschool teacher who loves reading but struggles in math.
  Even though Wendi was drawn to early education, where “math was so easy,” she still felt unsure of her skills. In the story, she decided to skip math concepts, leaving them for the teachers her students would have next year.NMSU
  
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• New Mexico Red Cross volunteers continue to help in Florida days after Hurricane Idalia

  05-09-2023 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Much-needed help for residents in Florida affected by Hurricane Idalia continues including assistance from New Mexico Red Cross volunteers. The category three hurricane landed in Florida last week causing damage in many parts of the state. Residents find homes gone, towns devastated after IdaliaHelping out in times of great need, that’s nothing new for Red Cross volunteers like Amy Stephenson. She, along with several volunteers from New Mexico arrived in Flor
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Hearing the calls, Cannabis ordinance, Hot and dry, Ancient discovery, Illegal dump sites

  05-09-2023 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Rio Rancho couple’s pride flag repeatedly stolen for months on end2023 APS School Board Election – Who’s running?Clovis Walmart temporarily shut down after fire; some worry about the impactWanted fugitive in custody after shooting in Carlsbad led police to himLocal boxer to fight in 2024 Olympic trial qualifier‘Our story to tell’: Los Alamos historian on new Oppenheimer documentaryABQ City Councilors to look into consolidating transit divisions
  
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• Dry and unseasonably hot around New Mexico

  05-09-2023 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday morning is cool in northern New Mexico, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Central and southern New Mexico are more comfortable, with temperatures starting in the 60s and 70s. Skies are clear across the entire region. Very dry air is moving in from the west, which will keep skies clear and dry Tuesday and Wednesday.Forecast Continues Below
  Crime: 911 calls and lapel video chronicle hours leading up to fatal shooting over stolen vehicle in AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: Albuquerque city counc
  
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• 'Our story to tell': Los Alamos historian on new Oppenheimer documentary

  05-09-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the biggest movies of the summer, "Oppenheimer" has put the focus back on a historic chapter of New Mexico's history. Amid interest in where the movie was filmed, an expected surge in attendance to the Trinity Site and other historic sites around Northern New Mexico, historians connected to Los Alamos have also been working to share more about J. Robert Oppenheimer's through new publications. Historian shares Oppenheimer’s complex legacy, creati
  
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• Great Wall of China section damaged 'beyond repair': report

  05-09-2023 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Two people accused of using an excavator on a section of the Great Wall of China and causing damage "beyond repair" have been arrested, China Daily reported.
  CNN reported that the Shanxi Cultural Relics Bureau shared in a social media post that the suspects are a 38-year-old man with the last name Zheng and a 55-year-old woman with the last name Wang.They are accused of using machinery to "widen a gap on a section of the No 32 Great Wall in Youyu county in late August." They
  
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• Conservative book ban push fuels library exodus from national association that stands up for books

  05-09-2023 13:35 via krqe.com
  
  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — After parents in a rural and staunchly conservative Wyoming county joined nationwide pressure on librarians to pull books they considered harmful to youngsters, the local library board obliged with new policies making such books a higher priority for removal — and keeping out of collections.But that's not all the library board has done.Campbell County also withdrew from the American Library Association, in what's become a movement against the professional organi
  
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• Tropical wave has 90% chance of formation, could become a hurricane later this week

  05-09-2023 13:21 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a disturbance that has a 90% chance of formation and will likely become Tropical Storm Lee.The NHC said showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure are located over the central tropical Atlantic about 900 miles west-southwest of Cape Verde.Forecasters believe a tropical depression or tropical storm could form in the next day or so as the system moves toward the west-northwest at 15 to 20 mph.The N
  
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• Biden will award Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in a Vietnam firefight

  05-09-2023 13:06 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor on Tuesday to a Vietnam War Army helicopter pilot who risked his life by flying into heavy enemy fire to save four members of a reconnaissance team from almost certain death as they were about to be overrun.
  Biden is recognizing retired Capt. Larry Taylor of Tennessee at the White House.On the night of June 18, 1968, then-1st Lt. Taylor flew his Cobra attack helicopter to rescue the men after they had become surrounded by
  
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• The next presidential campaign may look a lot like the last one

  05-09-2023 12:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The end of Labor Day weekend would typically mark the start of a furious sprint to the Iowa caucuses as candidates battle for their party's presidential nomination. But as the 2024 campaign comes into greater focus, the usual frenzy is yielding to a sense of inevitability. How Trump’s House allies could try to help him fight indictmentsAmong Republicans, Donald Trump is dominating the primary field, outpacing rivals with resumes as govern
  
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