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• Winter gas is returning: What does that mean for your wallet?

  16-09-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Starting Saturday, gas stations will begin selling the winter blend of gas, which will likely affect your spending at the pump.Between May 1 and Sept. 15, gas terminals are required to use a less volatile and slightly more expensive blend of fuel, or "summer blend" gas. After that time, they can begin selling "winter blend" gas.
  According to AAA, winter blend gas is cheaper than summer blend gas because it is able to contain more butane. Butane is less expensive
  
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• National Cheeseburger Day: Which restaurants are offering free or discounted burgers?

  16-09-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Burger fans can treat themselves to free or discounted food this coming Monday thanks to a made-up, quasi-holiday that was almost certainly conceived by a PR firm.In honor of National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, fast-food chains including McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King (among others) are offering deals and discounts on their signature cheeseburgers. And, in some cases, those same offers are being extended to customers for several days afterward. The 100 best
  
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• Top 25 songs in Albuquerque on Shazam this week

  16-09-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Hip-hop and R&B music are powerful forces, even within the vast tapestry of America's musical genres. The catchy hooks and emotionally charged lyrics have woven seamlessly into the U.S. cultural narrative, encapsulating moments that resonate with millions. The current charts, showcasing popular tracks such as Doja Cat's "Paint the Town Red" and Luke Combs' rendition of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" are either squarely in the category or borrow from the genre, featuring smooth intros
  
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• 14-year-old boy loses hands, feet after 'flu-like symptoms'

  16-09-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJW) — The parents of a 14-year-old boy are warning others about a rare illness that started out seeming like the simple flu and turned into a nightmare.
  After going to the doctor twice earlier this summer for prolonged influenza, Mathias Uribe landed in the emergency room on June 30 after his "heart stopped," his parents said in a GoFundMe campaign.He was reportedly diagnosed with pneumonia and Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), which is defined by the U.S. Cente
  
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• #1 rock songs of the 1970s

  16-09-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Rock music electrified the 1970s, igniting a decade of creativity and innovation in music. The subgenres that stemmed from rock continue to reverb throughout our culture today.Progressive rock bands like Pink Floyd and Yes challenged the status quo of rock music by experimenting with music production and incorporating classical music to tell intricate stories via concept albums. The genres of hard rock and heavy metal, exemplified by acts like bands Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, st
  
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• Friday Night Football 2023 – Week 5

  16-09-2023 07:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The high school football season is now at the halfway point of the regular season. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights from the 5th week of Friday Night Football.Life of an Athlete Game of the WeekTwo of the few remaining unbeaten teams met up on Friday night in a class of 4A teams. Moriarty and Bernalillo met up at the Spartans' house, and the home team was able to slug it out for a 14-7 win. Spirit Stick 2023 – Week 5Los Lunas: 6 vs La Cueva
  
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• Traffic patterns continue to change in Bernalillo County after COVID-19

  16-09-2023 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The work-from-home trend is gaining momentum in Bernalillo County and it has changed the area's traffic patterns according to the Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization. The organization takes data from thousands of locations around the county but when COVID-19 hit, senior transportation planner Nathan Masek wanted to change the focus of the data collection. ""I thought hey, I've got this monitoring program. I'm going to have to shift things around a
  
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• Drier weather returns to parts of New Mexico Saturday

  16-09-2023 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue for parts of New Mexico through this weekend. Temperatures will be warming with drier weather by early next week.
  Tonight, storms in eastern New Mexico are helping to push a backdoor cold front south through the state. This front will keep storms going overnight across eastern New Mexico. A few of which could be strong to severe, even into early Saturday morning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect across eastern New Mexico until 1 AM Saturday. Th
  
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• Top state Republican senator speaks on governor's updated Public Health Order

  16-09-2023 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At a press conference Friday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham narrowed the focus of her Public Health Order (PHO), making it so the gun ban no longer applies in all public places. "That is amended to be focused now, no open or conceal carry in public parks or playgrounds where we know we've got a high risk of kids and families," Gov. Lujan Grisham said during the press conference.Among the changes to the PHO, she has also directed several state departments t
  
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• CNM offering accelerated fire academy

  16-09-2023 05:38 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire departments across New Mexico continue to see a shortage of firefighters. Now, Central New Mexico Community College is trying to help fill the need, offering a fast-track fire academy.
  23 cadets at the Rio Rancho CNM campus grabbed their fire bags instead of school bags, and their timed test didn't require a pencil and paper but rather tested how fast they could put on all their gear. The cadets are part of CNM's Fire Academy and the first class since th
  
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• Clovis Police charge man with recent string of jewelry burglaries

  16-09-2023 05:16 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Clovis Police Department has charged 25-year-old Junayd Howard with multiple burglaries. Police said there was an attempted break-in at a diamond store on August 30 and then three break-ins at jewelry stores at North Plains Mall. Video: Man with a history of DWI arrested for 5th offense in AlbuquerquePolice said Howard was arrested by the Amarillo Police Department on September 12 for a burglary that was similar to the Clovis burglaries. Through an investigat
  
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• Two Albuquerque teens accused of murdering five-year-old to stay behind bars

  16-09-2023 03:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two teens who are accused of murdering a five-year-old girl will remain behind bars until trial. Police said Galilea Samaniego was shot in the head and killed while she was sleeping at a mobile home in southwest Albuquerque last month. Man involved in Albuquerque teen’s death to get out of prison earlyInvestigators believe Yahir Carballo, Alexander Barraza, and others were targeting a teen who lived at the home but they ended up hitting the five-year-o
  
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• Rio Rancho High School's homecoming dance back on after power issue

  16-09-2023 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A power issue at Rio Rancho High School (RHHS) impacted some homecoming festivities. The district stated some fuses on the main electrical box blew out.
  The power has been fixed, Rio Rancho Public School stated.The Homecoming Dance was originally postponed, but now that the issue has been resolved, the dance will still be happening. It is scheduled for the RRHS Courtyard at 7 p.m. Saturday. New Mexico Tech golf tournament sets record fundraising numbersThe di
  
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• Power issue affects Rio Rancho High School's homecoming events

  16-09-2023 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A power issue at Rio Rancho High School has impacted its homecoming festivities. The district said Friday night's homecoming game against Hobbs will now be played at Cleveland High School's stadium. Attendance will be free but concessions will not be sold. If you bought a ticket, it can be used at another game. New Mexico Tech golf tournament sets record fundraising numbersOther homecoming activities like the dance, coronation ceremony, and hall of fame induc
  
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• Family of man killed by Farmington Police during wrong address shooting files lawsuit

  16-09-2023 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Farmington Police Department officers went to the wrong address and ended up shooting and killing the homeowner inside. Now, the family of Robert Dostson has filed a federal lawsuit over the incident.What started as a response to a domestic violence call on April 5 quickly turned fatal after Farmington Police officers went to the wrong address, showing up at 5305 Valley View Ave. instead of 5308 Valley View Ave.After knocking on the door announcing as police,
  
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• Man involved in Albuquerque teen's death to get out of prison early

  16-09-2023 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than eight years after a drive-by shooting killed 17-year-old Jaydon Chavez-Silver, one of the men involved in that murder is getting out of prison years earlier than expected. The mother of the victim says she's upset over how she learned it was even happening. "He would walk in a room and light it up with his personality, or his smile, or his laugh," said Nicole Chavez, Jaydon’s mother. Jaydon Chavez-Silver was weeks away from graduati
  
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• Family speaks out after man involved in Albuquerque teen's death to get out of prison early

  16-09-2023 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than eight years after a drive-by shooting killed 17-year-old Jaydon Chavez-Silver, one of the men involved in that murder is getting out of prison years earlier than expected. The mother of the victim says she's upset over how she learned it was even happening. "He would walk in a room and light it up with his personality, or his smile, or his laugh," said Nicole Chavez, Jaydon’s mother. Jaydon Chavez-Silver was weeks away from graduati
  
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• Family speaks out after man involved in Albuquerque teen's death to get out of jail early

  16-09-2023 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More than eight years after a drive-by shooting killed 17-year-old Jaydon Chavez-Silver, one of the men involved in that murder is getting out of prison years earlier than expected. The mother of the victim says she's upset over how she learned it was even happening. "He would walk in a room and light it up with his personality, or his smile, or his laugh," said Nicole Chavez, Jaydon’s mother. Jaydon Chavez-Silver was weeks away from graduati
  
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• Storm chances continue for some through the weekend

  16-09-2023 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue for parts of New Mexico through this weekend. Temperatures will be warming with drier weather by early next week.
  Storms have once again favored northern New Mexico and southern Colorado today with an upper level disturbance passing to our north. There are still a couple isolated storms south of I-40. This evening, storms in northeast New Mexico will help to push a backdoor cold front south through the state. This front will keep storms going overnight
  
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• Virgin Mary statue stolen from St. Anne Catholic Church

  16-09-2023 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Hundreds of parishioners at a South Valley church are heartbroken over a well-known statue that's now missing. The church says someone stole the decades-old figure of the Virgin Mary from their front steps. Some wire is all that is left in the space where a five-foot statue of the Virgin Mary used to greet parishioners at St. Anne's catholic church on Arenal. The statue was stolen back in August after a church member spotted a car doing donuts in
  
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• Statue stolen from St. Anne catholic church in the south valley

  16-09-2023 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Hundreds of parishioners at a South Valley church are heartbroken over a well-known statue that's now missing. The church says someone stole the decades-old figure of the Virgin Mary from their front steps. Some wire is all that is left in the space where a five-foot statue of the Virgin Mary used to greet parishioners at St. Anne's catholic church on Arenal. The statue was stolen back in August after a church member spotted a car doing donuts in
  
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• Shiprock woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter

  16-09-2023 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Shiprock woman has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Courtney Frank, 19, will remain on conditions of release until her sentencing, which has not been scheduled yet. Man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughterAccording to court documents, back in September of 2022, Frank drove her car while drunk love the center line of Mesa Farm Road in Shiprock and hit a car head-on. The driver of that vehicle, identified as Jane Doe in court documents, died
  
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• Who are 2023's Farm and Ranch Families of the Year in New Mexico?

  16-09-2023 00:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With the New Mexico State Fair in full swing, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture has announced the 2023 New Mexico Farm and Ranch Families of the Year. Bob and Sandra Mayberry are 2023's Farm Family of the Year; Michael and Connie Perez are 2023's Ranch Family of the Year.The Mayberryes have been farming in Artesia since the late 1980's. The family began by farming alfalfa and cotton; now they farm high-quality alfalfa that is sold in stores.
  The family
  
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