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• U.S. Marshals identify new phone scam in New Mexico

  14-09-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Marshals Service is warning against a possible phone scam. They say their New Mexico district is receiving reports of people believing they have received phone calls from the Marshalls and other law enforcement asking for personal information like addresses, social security numbers, dates of birth, and bank account numbers.Officials say people report their caller ID showing it was the U.S. Marshals Service-District of New Mexico-Albuquerque's main phone nu
  
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• From clowns to fairgrounds, what it takes to put on a rodeo at the New Mexico State Fair

  14-09-2023 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the New Mexico State Fair heads into its final weekend, more people will be heading out to the fairgrounds and to the rodeo. "We wouldn't know a September without the New Mexico State Fair," said Matt Tarr, rodeo clown.Before the rodeo can happen, a lot of work has to be done at Tingley Coliseum on the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. "We do it quite a good bit probably about 25 times throughout the year. So you have a pretty good idea where everything needs
  
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• Pilots participating in 2023 Balloon Fiesta face new requirement

  14-09-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All of the more than 500 pilots who are expected to participate in the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta were required to take an extra step before they were approved to be a part of the event this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires commercial hot-air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate while flying passengers, like commercial airplanes and helicopter pilots.
  The rule was adopted in November of 2022 to
  
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• Pilots participating in 2023 Balloon Fiesta face a new requirement

  14-09-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All of the more than 500 pilots who are expected to participate in the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta were required to take an extra step before they were approved to be a part of the event this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires commercial hot-air balloon pilots to hold a second-class medical certificate while flying passengers, like commercial airplanes and helicopter pilots.
  The rule was adopted in November of 2022 to
  
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• Band ticket debate stirs the pot in NMSU, UNM rivalry

  14-09-2023 23:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the game between the University of New Mexico Lobos and the New Mexico State University Aggies approaching on Saturday, September 16, fans are gearing up for more of the Rio Grande Rivalry. However, after a recent ticket debate stirred the pot, there seems to be some discord between the rival universities.On Tuesday, September 12, NMSU News22 published a report that UNM athletics was asking NMSU's Pride band to pay $20 for each member to attend Saturday's Albu
  
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• Sea Lions make a splash at 2023 New Mexico State Fair

  14-09-2023 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sea Lions made their return to New Mexico with another appearance at the 2023 New Mexico State Fair.
  The Sea Lions showed off their ring-catching skills, ball balancing and helped provide education on the importance of not littering. The Sea Lions will be performing at the fair each day until it ends on Sept. 17. Riders ‘put their lives on the line’ while competing at New Mexico State Fair rodeoClick here for a full schedule.
  
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• Lake Mead's rise levels off after 5-month climb — 34% full as incredible water year nears end

  14-09-2023 22:12 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Leveling off after steady increases since early April, Lake Mead appears to have reached its peak for the year -- more than 22 feet above last year.That remarkable climb marks the end of a dizzying year and a half that brought us a body in a barrel, a speedboat sticking out of the lake bottom and at least 23 deaths just this year alone.And we could see it all happen again. New Mexico looking to pay farmers to let their land go dry near lower Rio GrandeAverage daily levels com
  
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• New Mexico Gas Company asks to raise customer rates by 11%

  14-09-2023 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) has applied to increase customer rates, stating that the company is "experiencing inflation and increasing costs in many areas." According to the NMGC, if the request is approved, rates would increase by approximately $6.70 per month for residential bills starting in October 2024.
  The increase comes in at around an 11% increase when compared to current residential bills. NMGC sites "costs for retaining and attracting a skilled work
  
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• Planned Parenthood to resume offering abortions next week in Wisconsin, citing court ruling

  14-09-2023 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn't apply to abortions.The resumption of abortions Monday at clinics in Milwaukee and Madison comes as the lawsuit challenging the state law continues in county court. It is expected to eventually reach the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which flipped to liberal control on Aug. 1.Abortion clin
  
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• Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network partners with UNM football for Buddy Walk

  14-09-2023 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network (RGDSN) is holding the 14th annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 16, at 3 p.m. at the Santa Ana Star UNM Baseball Fields.
  Story continues below:Community: Bernalillo County’s Tiny Home Village near capacity following setbacksKRQE Investigates: Judge to rule if accused Albuquerque serial killer confession will be thrown outLocal: Former Governor Bill Richardson memorial service ThursdayNew Mexico: Federal judge t
  
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• Meow Wolf launches 'perspective-shifting' hot air balloon

  14-09-2023 20:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – According to Meow Wolf, "New Mexico skies are about to get a whole lot weirder." The immersive art experience is taking to the skies as the company gears up for the launch of "Skyworm," the company's new hot air balloon.The balloon will be unveiled on Thursday, October 5, at 7 a.m. at Balloon Fiesta Park. The creative director of "Skyworm" is Chadney Everett, and the designer is Jeff Hantman. With the new balloon, the Meow Wolf creative team is bringing a "perspect
  
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• Riders 'put their lives on the line' while competing at New Mexico State Fair rodeo

  14-09-2023 20:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bodies being flung back and forth while a horse tries to fling riders off. That is part of what bareback riders experience when competing at the rodeo. While it can be entertaining, it also can take a toll on the rider's mind and body."All of these cowboys and cowgirls put their lives on the line nightly to compete and they are at the top speed and top peak performance for you," said Leslie Jackson-Coe, program manager for Justin Sportsmedicine.Story co
  
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• Boy, 10, found dead of gunshot wound after going missing during hunting trip

  14-09-2023 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A 10-year-old boy in Mason County, West Virginia, was found dead on Sunday morning from a gunshot wound after becoming separated from his grandfather during a hunting trip the day before.Wyatt Ray Eaves and his grandfather had set out Saturday to go hunting, an activity they both loved, his mother Adrienne Nibert told Nexstar's WOWK."He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, trapping, he loved it all," Nibert said. "If you’ve seen him, you’ve seen his g
  
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• Forest Service continues prescribed burns in Lincoln National Forest

  14-09-2023 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – U.S. Forest Service officials say they're planning prescribed burns in the Smokey Bear Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest. Burns are tentatively set to being September 18.The Forest Service says the buns will help reduce the risk of wildfire and boost forest health. They'll conduct pile burning near Grindstone Lake. Previously planned burns in the district were halted last month. New Mexico Environment Department hosting rapid-hire eventNearby r
  
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• 70% chance of 'strong' El Niño: How long will it last?

  14-09-2023 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – This year's El Niño season is looking stronger and longer in the latest outlook released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
  The odds of a historically strong El Niño grew to 71% in this month's update.
  Even more certain is the climate pattern seems determined to stick around. NOAA forecasters said there's a larger than 95% chance it last until the start of spring and a 60% chance it keeps going all the way until summer.KRQE meteorologist
  
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• Hunter Biden indicted on three federal gun charges

  14-09-2023 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  Prosecutors in Delaware brought three gun-related charges against Hunter Biden Thursday, indicting the president’s son after special counsel David Weiss said he would pursue charges following the evaporation of a plea deal.The court filings detail charges Hunter Biden would have entered a diversion program for under the failed plea agreement, charging him both with failing to disclose drug use when seeking to buy a weapon, resulting in two separate charges, as well as for unlawful possessi
  
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• Global Ties ABQ connecting Albuquerque to the world

  14-09-2023 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Global Ties ABQ is nonprofit with over 35 years of experience connecting Albuquerque to the world. In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, they bring over 200 emerging leaders from around the world to New Mexico every year.Changes coming to one of Albuquerque’s largest intersectionsGlobal Ties ABQ hosts U.S. Department of State exchange programs like the International Visitor Leadership Program, Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Ini
  
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• New Mexico Environment Department hosting rapid-hire event

  14-09-2023 19:20 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –– New Mexico's Environment Department is looking to fill over 40 positions. To do so, they're hosting a hiring event in Santa Fe.The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 23. It will be at the Harold Runnels Building at 1190 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe NM 87505. New Mexico winery getting $225,000 in LEDA fundsThe department has a range of open positions in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Rio Rancho. They're looking for account audito
  
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• New Mexico winery getting $225,000 in LEDA funds

  14-09-2023 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – To boost economic development, New Mexico is putting nearly a quarter of a million dollars towards a local winery. The Noisy Water Winery, founded by fifth-generation farmers, will create 25 jobs, the state's Economic Development Department (EDD) says.“EDD is pleased to assist Noisy Water, a New Mexico-grown company that supports sustainable agriculture and invests in our state,” EDD Deputy Secretary Jon Clark said in a press release
  
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• NASA appoints UFO research chief 

  14-09-2023 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- NASA announced Thursday that the agency has appointed a director of research to study UFOs — or what the U.S. government calls unidentified anomalous phemona (UAPs).Nicola Fox, the associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, confirmed they have appointed a person to the role, but declined to release their name, only noting the individual has worked for the agency "for a while."
  “They are being tasked with developing and overseeing the implement
  
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• The Grief Center hosting benefit concert featuring local country artist

  14-09-2023 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Grief Center helps children and adults understand and work through pain experienced from grief. The Grief Center offers people support through support groups. New program in Santa Fe helps guide Native American cancer patientsTo help raise money for the center, they will be holding a benefit concert Thursday, September 21, at Revel Entertainment Center. The concert features local country music artist, Nathaniel Krantz. The event begins at 6 p.m. and
  
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• New Mexico gets $1.4 million for reparations to crime victims

  14-09-2023 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is sending over $1.4 million to New Mexico to hep survivors of domestic violence and crime. The funds are also intended to hold offenders accountable, according to the DOJ.“The bravery of survivors makes justice possible,” U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez said in a press release. “They report crimes at tremendous personal risk, they flee the safety of shelter and familiarity, and they courageous
  
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• Nearly 400K Honda lawnmowers, pressure washer engines recalled due to injury hazard

  14-09-2023 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- American Honda Motors is recalling about 391,800 of its lawnmowers and pressure washer engines due to an injury hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The Honda HRN216 and HRX217K6 lawnmowers and the GCV170/200 G5B pressure washer engines are involved in the recall.
  The CPSC states that the camshafts in the engines have been improperly manufactured, causing the starter rope to suddenly retract when pulling to start. So far, Honda has received seven injury repo
  
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• DEA takes down alleged dealers, seizes 130,000 fentanyl pills

  14-09-2023 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A Phoenix-based police task force has arrested two alleged drug dealers and seized 41.5 pounds of fentanyl pills hidden in a pickup driving around a commercial parking lot.The Sept. 7 arrest of Jesus Aaron Garcia and Benjamin Andres Contreras Pena in the parking lot of a West Phoenix business was the end result of the investigation of a Mexican supplier trying to “move” his product in Arizona.Court records show a confidential informant notified
  
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• New Mexico Department of Transportation, State Police, Tax Dept. hosting stuffed animal drive

  14-09-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is joining the State Police and the Taxation and Revenue Department in a stuffed animal drive for the benefit of children involved in difficult situations.New Mexico State Police kicked off the program to collect stuffed animals for children dealing with domestic violence in their homes. The animals can help children feel safer as law enforcement responds to domestic violence calls. Now, transportation officials a
  
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• Pig kidney works a record 2 months in donated body, raising hope for animal-human transplants

  14-09-2023 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of doctors and nurses silently lined the hospital hallway in tribute: For a history-making two months, a pig’s kidney worked normally inside the brain-dead man on the gurney rolling past them.The dramatic experiment came to an end Wednesday as surgeons at NYU Langone Health removed the pig kidney and returned the donated body of Maurice “Mo” Miller to his family for cremation.It marked the longest a genetically modified pig kidney has ever functione
  
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• WATCH: Dolphins swim through bioluminescent waters off California

  14-09-2023 16:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KSWB) - Bioluminescent waves continue to stun along the Southern California coastline, drawing dozens out to the beach at night in an attempt to spot the electric blue spectacle.However, passengers on a Newport Beach boat got a special treat Monday night, as they caught a rare glimpse of dolphins swimming through the glowing waters.Bioluminescence in the water near Newport Beach on Sept. 11, 2023. (Credit: Mark Girardeau/ @OrangeCountyOutdoors, @NewportCoastalAdventure)A r
  
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• Suspect steals excavator, crashes it into Florida Walmart

  14-09-2023 16:04 via krqe.com
  
  GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WJW) – Police in Gainesville, Florida, have arrested a suspect who stole a large excavator and crashed it into a Walmart.
  The suspect had also "drove through" a separate storage unit with the excavator, and took out multiple utility poles before crashing the construction vehicle into the Walmart, according to a Facebook post from the Gainesville Police Department.The incident took place Sept. 11, officials said. No one was injured.(Gainesville Police Department)(Gainesvi
  
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• Alex Jones spent over $93,000 in July. Sandy Hook families who sued him have yet to see a dime

  14-09-2023 15:53 via krqe.com
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Alex Jones' personal spending is frustrating families who are trying to collect on the $1.5 billion in judgments against him for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting a hoax.The conspiracy theorist and Infowars host has been paying his own wife, Erika Wulff Jones, $15,000 a month, according to the most recent spending report he filed in his bankruptcy case — payouts called “fraudulent transfers” by lawyers for some of the shooting v
  
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• Pedestrian killed in crash in northwest Albuquerque

  14-09-2023 15:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian Thursday morning.Federal judge temporarily blocks enforcement of New Mexico governor’s gun orderPolice say officers were sent to the area of 4th St. and Candelaria Rd. around 5:30 a.m. Thursday for a vehicle verse pedestrian crash. Police say the pedestrian was killed. Delays are expected in the area while officers investigate the incident. No other information on t
  
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• What renters insurance does and does not cover

  14-09-2023 15:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — When the unexpected happens — whether fire, hail, or human error — renters insurance can provide much-needed stability. But many choose not to purchase coverage, including in places most frequently and hardest hit by natural disasters, new research shows.Linda Klamm, who works as an attorney for insurance policyholders after catastrophes, lost her home to a firestorm in Oakland, California, in 1991, and has firsthand experience with the challenges
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Order blocked, Confession questions, Isolated storms, Memorial today, Teaming up

  14-09-2023 14:26 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Presbyterian Healthcare Services partners with company to improve nurse schedulesNew Mexico State Police to increase presence in Bernalillo CountyMan facing arson charge for early morning Albuquerque fireChanges coming to one of Albuquerque’s largest intersectionsBernalillo County’s Tiny Home Village near capacity following setbacksNew program in Santa Fe helps guide Native American cancer patientsCrash kills bicyclist in NE Albuquerque, APD saysMillions going
  
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• Drier morning, stormy afternoon around New Mexico

  14-09-2023 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday morning is dry and chilly across New Mexico. There is patchy fog in the southeast plains, and patchy valley fog in the upper Rio Grande Valley, especially around Alamosa. Fog and low clouds in these areas will dissipate by late morning to noon. The rest of the state will be sunny through midday.Forecast Continues Below
  New Mexico: Federal judge temporarily blocks enforcement of New Mexico governor’s gun orderCrime: New Mexico State Police to inc
  
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• LIVE: Former Governor Bill Richardson memorial service

  14-09-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The mass for former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson will take place on Thursday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The service will be streamed on this page.Richardson was elected as New Mexico’s 30th governor, holding office from 2003 to 2011. Prior to his role as the state’s chief executive, Richardson served as a federal lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 1983 through Februa
  
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• Former Governor Bill Richardson memorial service Thursday

  14-09-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The mass for former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson will take place on Thursday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The service will be streamed on this page.Richardson was elected as New Mexico’s 30th governor, holding office from 2003 to 2011. Prior to his role as the state’s chief executive, Richardson served as a federal lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 1983 through Februa
  
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• Former Governor Bill Richardson memorial service

  14-09-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The mass for former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson will take place on Thursday, September 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.On Thursday, U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez, Melanie Stansbury, and Gabe Vasquez released the following joint statement:"Governor Bill Richardson was a mentor to so many, an inspiration to New Mexicans, and is a man worthy of the legacy he left behind. As we carry forward many of the Gove
  
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• Florida officer hits 13-year-old bicyclist with patrol car, critically injuring her

  14-09-2023 13:48 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - A teenager is in critical condition after being struck by a Tampa, Florida, police cruiser Wednesday.The Tampa Police Department said in a news release that a 13-year-old girl was trying to cross a street on a bicycle when she was hit by the officer at 7:40 p.m.
  The teenager was knocked off her bike and suffered a head injury and a broken leg. She was listed in critical condition Wednesday night.
  Story continues below:Community: Bernalillo County’s Tiny Home Village ne
  
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• '60 Minutes' will become 90 minutes for several episodes this fall

  14-09-2023 13:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The iconic stopwatch won't be reset, but for six episodes this fall, “60 Minutes” will become 90 minutes.The CBS newsmagazine is stretching on some Sundays when CBS airs an NFL doubleheader, starting Oct. 8. Often, the show doesn't air until 7:30 p.m. on the East Coast those nights (it usually starts at 7 p.m.).This image released by CBS News shows, from left, Sharyn Alfonsi, L. Jon Wertheim, Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, And
  
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• Presbyterian Healthcare Services partners with third-party company to improve nurse schedules

  14-09-2023 13:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The nursing shortage is forcing a New Mexico hospital to get creative with its recruiting efforts. They're hoping flexible schedules will help persuade nurses to work for them.
  Now, with the hope of curbing that shortage, Presbyterian Healthcare Services is partnering with a third-party company to give nurses a more flexible schedule.Albuquerque dealership ordered to pay millions in fraud caseTim Johnsen is the chief operating officer for Presbyterian H
  
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• 5 states' residents got richer, but 17 states' got poorer, new Census data shows

  14-09-2023 11:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – 2022 was a rough year for many Americans, newly released U.S. Census Bureau data indicates.
  While the median household income climbed in five states, far more saw that metric drop last year. Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin all saw household income take a dip in 2022.
  Nationwide, the median household income was $74,755 in 2022 &ndash
  
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• Storms could bring more heavy rain Thursday afternoon

  14-09-2023 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Our active weather pattern continues with more storms Thursday afternoon across New Mexico. Drier weather will be moving in by this weekend.
  Storms brought more heavy rain across parts of New Mexico Wednesday, including in the Albuquerque Metro. Parts of Albuquerque picked up over 2" of rain this afternoon! While the Sunport recorded nearly 3/4 of an inch of rainfall, the highest one-day rainfall total this year. A few showers and storms continue tonight, but they will be tapering off and we wil
  
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• New program in Santa Fe helps guide Native American cancer patients

  14-09-2023 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The problem has long been there, but it took a pandemic to bring widespread attention to the barriers Native Americans face when it comes to health care. "Christus St. Vincent during COVID, the height of the COVID pandemic, was a hub hospital and through that we received a lot of Navajo transfer patients," Olivia Sloan, the Senior Research Nurse said.
  From transportation to internet connectivity, the challenges were crystal clear to the staff inside Christus St
  
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• NMSU football Coach Jerry Kill returns to practice

  14-09-2023 04:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – NMSU Head Coach Jerry Kill was back at practice with his Aggies football team Wednesday. Kill missed Monday and Tuesday practice and also canceled his weekly press conference due to an undisclosed medical condition. There was some question on whether he would be able to lead his team this Saturday against the Lobos in the Rio Grande football rivalry. That question appears to be answered.
  "Coach Kill, he and I communicated throughout this, and you know, he's out her
  
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• Crash kills bicyclist in NE Albuquerque, APD says

  14-09-2023 04:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating a crash Wednesday evening.
  According to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), a crash occurred near Constitution and Eubank. It involved a bicyclist and a vehicle.
  The bicyclist sustained fatal injuries, APD reported.Albuquerque dealership ordered to pay millions in fraud caseThe area is closed while authorities investigate.
  
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• New Mexico State Police to increase presence in Bernalillo County

  14-09-2023 04:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a federal judge blocked enforcement of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's temporary public gun ban in Bernalillo County, more New Mexico State Police officers will be stationed in Bernalillo County.
  Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina suggested the move on Tuesday in their list of priorities for lawmakers. State Police officers will conduct traffic and criminal enforcement operations that include satur
  
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• Lobo & Aggie football celebrating kids with disabilities during rivalry game

  14-09-2023 04:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They may be fierce foes on the field but Lobo and Aggie football are teaming up to celebrate kids with disabilities. At Saturday's rivalry game, the two teams will wear stickers on their helmets for the Rio Grande Down Syndrome Network. Dylan Hopkins is the MW Offensive Player of the WeekThe Lobos will also sport jerseys bearing the names of local kids who have Down Syndrome, Autism, or other disabilities who participated in the University of New Mexico
  
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• Sports Desk: Diego Pavia proved Danny Gonzales wrong

  14-09-2023 03:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following his high school career at Volcano Vista, Diego Pavia began his college career at NMMI. The quarterback led the Broncos to a NJCAA national championship, but the DI offers still didn't come in for Pavia. He hoped his championship resume would land him a spot at UNM, but Lobos head coach Danny Gonzales looked the other way. NMSU head coach Jerry Kill didn't, and the move resulted in a 2022 bowl win for the Aggies."Diego Pavia is a good football playe
  
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• Judge to rule if accused Albuquerque serial killer confession will be thrown out

  14-09-2023 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When a man came forward two years ago confessing to three cold case murders, Albuquerque Police called it a 'gift' to victims' families. However, how those confessions were obtained could be thrown out in court.KRQE Investigates has been following the case of accused serial killer, Paul Apodaca, and has the latest from Wednesday's court hearing."In a way, that was a gift from the Albuquerque Police Department to her on her birthday that somebody who killed h
  
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• Bernalillo County's Tiny Home Village near capacity following setbacks

  14-09-2023 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) - After years of struggling to fill the multi-million dollar Tiny Home Village, Bernalillo County now claims the effort to help house the homeless is nearly full.“We revised the criteria for somebody to move in here, really just removing those barriers that people have when they are unhoused or precariously unhoused,” said Tiny Home Village Program Manager Sarah Spain.
  After opening in February of 2021, the rules to move into the $4.9 million Tiny
  
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• Friends remember former Governor Bill Richardson

  14-09-2023 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dozens of loved ones, supporters, and admirers gathered to honor the memory of former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson who was lying in state at the Capitol."I will remember him first and foremost as a great human being. He was a dear friend, and he was a mentor," said Juan Massey, friend and deputy director of the Organized Crime Commission.  Millions going toward Bernalillo County water infrastructureIt was an emotional day as colleagues and loved one
  
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