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• New Mexico educators work to curb teacher shortage

  20-09-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  It's no secret public schools across the state are struggling to fill teacher vacancies. Now, a New Mexico group is highlighting issues they claim could be contributing to the shortage.New Mexico school leaders and prospective teachers shared their ideas on Wednesday, discussing how they think New Mexico schools can get better at recruiting and retaining educators.
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• Tohajiilee man receives prison sentence for sexual abuse of a minor

  20-09-2023 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  TOHAJIILEE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 28-year-old man from Tohajiilee was sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of a minor.Christian Apachito, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced to 67 months in prison and ten years of supervised release. He pled guilty to sexual abuse of a minor on February 15, 2023. Hobbs Police still seeking information on deceased baby found in hospitalAccording to court documents, on Nov. 11, 2020, Apachito, who was 25 years old at the time, sexually assa
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to prison for drug trafficking, federal firearms offenses.

  20-09-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and federal firearms offenses.Leonardo Garcia, 39, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of a mixture and substance containing cocaine and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime on March 17.Story continues below:Community: Spires returned to San Felipe de Neri Catholic ChurchLarry Barker: The Last Ride: Fatal bik
  
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• Southbound Eagle Ranch Road closed after waterline breaks

  20-09-2023 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A waterline is impacting an Albuquerque road. It's also affecting businesses.According to Water Authority officials, a waterline broke, and forced southbound Eagle Ranch Road, north of Paseo del Norte, to close down. Two businesses near the break don't have water, but no residences are reporting loss of water.Story continues below:Community: Spires returned to San Felipe de Neri Catholic ChurchLarry Barker: The Last Ride: Fatal bike crash settles out of cour
  
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• Crews begin repairs on Eagle Ranch Road after waterline breaks

  20-09-2023 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A broken waterline forced the closure of an Albuquerque road Wednesday night.
  According to Water Authority officials, a waterline broke, and closed southbound Eagle Ranch Road, north of Paseo del Norte, to close down. The waterline was repaired around 10:30 p.m. and service was restored to affected customers.Story continues below:Environment: El Vado Dam’s temporary closure contributing to metro’s dry Rio GrandeKRQE Investigates: ‘We failed
  
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• Allsup's burritos and chimichangas available for purchase online

  20-09-2023 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Yesway announced Monday that Allsup's burritos are available for purchase online. The company said both burritos and chimichangas are available to purchase in 6, 12, 24, and 48 packs. Burritos are also available in a 72-pack. Taco sauce and salsa are also available for purchase. Virgin Galactic will take another spaceflight in early OctoberThe company said this is the first time burritos have been available online. They said 27 million burritos are sold in stores e
  
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• Otero County pays out $45,000 for Couy Griffin's actions

  20-09-2023 22:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The County of Otero is paying for the actions of former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin. The "Cowboys for Trump" cofounder found himself in hot water for his participation in the January 6 event, was barred from public office, and now his actions are still impacting the county.Alamogordo resident Matthew Crecelius is getting a payout from the county after alleging the former county commissioner unlawfully threw Crecelius out of public meetings. New Mex
  
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• New Mexico ranks as one of the most diverse states

  20-09-2023 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – WalletHub has released its study of "2023's Most and Least Diverse States in America." New Mexico came in at spot number six as one of the most diverse states in the U.S.To determine the ranking, WalletHub compared all 50 states across six key diversity categories. Factors in consideration included socioeconomic diversity, cultural diversity, economic diversity, and more. Which New Mexico cities have the most student debt?According to the study, California is the m
  
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• Game and Fish offering free fishing weekend September 23-24

  20-09-2023 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – September 23 marks National Hunting and Fishing Day. To celebrate, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is letting anglers fish state lakes and rivers for free without an official fishing license. Aquarium fish in San Francisco may be 100 years old, study findsIf you want to continue past the free day, the state is offering a license good until March 2024. It is available for purchase online.
  
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• Did Jason Kelce confirm Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce dating rumors?

  20-09-2023 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — You probably heard the rumors from Inez, but maybe you can't believe a word she says.Jason Kelce, brother of Travis Kelce, recently said the Kansas City Chiefs star and Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift are "100% dating" — only to add that he was joking.
  During an appearance on 94WP Morning Show, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce jokingly said he believes the rumors about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift dating to be true. What concerts are coming to New Me
  
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• Jury selection begins Monday for Taos compound suspect

  20-09-2023 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial against one of the five suspects facing a litany of charges in connection to the raid of a compound in Taos begins on Monday. Jany Leveille is facing federal firearms and conspiracy charges for the 2018 raid where authorities found eleven severely malnourished children and the body of a three-year-old boy. They also found a large stash of guns and ammo. Suspect in 2018 murder taken into custody after SWAT standoff in NW AlbuquerqueShe pled guilty t
  
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• Shower and storms Wednesday night and Thursday

  20-09-2023 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Clouds will move across New Mexico throughout the afternoon and evening. This will keep temperatures a few degrees cooler than Wednesday, with highs in the 70s, 80s and 90s across the state. There will be a chance for spotty showers in southwest NM this evening. More rain will move into central and southern NM, and the San Juan Mountain area overnight through Thursday morning.Forecast Continues Below
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• Albuquerque woman sentenced for shoplifting charge

  20-09-2023 21:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman charged in a string of shoplifting thefts in 2021 and 2022 was sentenced to five and a half years Wednesday.
  Vanessa Monge, 40, also known as Vanessa Medina took a plea agreement in March, changing her multiple shoplifting charges into a single fourth degree felony shoplifting charge. In one case she was reportedly armed with a crossbow.
  Story continues below:Community: Spires returned to San Felipe de Neri Catholic ChurchLarry Bark
  
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• Aquarium fish in San Francisco may be 100 years old, study finds

  20-09-2023 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – This week, the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) revealed the age of a beloved Australian lungfish who is the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.
  The fish, named Methuselah, has lived at Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco since 1938. Methuselah arrived in San Francisco on a ship with hundreds of other fish from Fiji and Australia. She outlived them all.
  DNA analysis, and a new study led by Australian researchers Dr. Ben Mayne and Dr. David Roberts, est
  
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• Albuquerque man pleads guilty for deadly 2021 crash

  20-09-2023 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kyle Crespin pleaded guilty Wednesday to homicide by vehicle by reckless driving. In 2021 Crespin killed a driver an injured another in a crash in Albuquerque. Video: Repeat DWI offender falls asleep behind the wheel at WhataburgerCrespin's homicide by vehicle charge was initially set as a DWI, before taking the plea agreement. Crespin faces up to six years behind bars for the crash. The state has requested the charge be designated as series violent offence,
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools announces snow day changes

  20-09-2023 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools announced they will be moving to asynchronous learning on days when school is cancelled due to weather.Tesla parts supplier announces final agreement to expand business in Santa TeresaThis means students will be expected to complete lessons online if schools are closed. The school district says students who don't have access to computers at home will be given extra time to complete the assignments when classes resume. APS says staf
  
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• Moe's Southwest Grill giving out free queso nationwide

  20-09-2023 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  (WSYR) – A restaurant chain is celebrating National Queso Day by giving out free cups of the "liquid gold."Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating National Queso Day, which is Wednesday, Sept. 20, with a multi-day promotion filled with free cheese: Now through Sept. 24, all guests can get a free cup of queso (one per day) at participating Moe’s locations nationwide, no purchase necessary.  SNAP benefits are increasing Oct. 1: Here’s how muchOf course, there's a small cat
  
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• ‘We’re in the abyss’: How the UAW strike could hit the economy

  20-09-2023 20:10 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – While the current economic impact of a targeted strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) is limited, the threat of a full walkout looms over contract negotiations with auto giants Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.Right now, that threat is hard to quantify — any estimate will depend on the length of the strike and how many more workers are called to the picket line.
  Even so, the economic impact of a full-fledged 10-day strike against the Big Three could top $5 billion,
  
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• UNM College of Pharmacy hosting healthcare career expedition

  20-09-2023 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy has been educating pharmacists in New Mexico for over 75 years. The college will be hosting a healthcare career expedition, giving students the opportunity to learn about careers in the field.Albuquerque restaurant community comes together to help local food truck ownerThe event is Saturday, September 30, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. People will get an opportunity to learn abo
  
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• Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area hosting arts festival

  20-09-2023 19:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area is hosting its first annual Cultures and Creators Visual Arts Festival. The festival is a way to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of the area and fosters the participation and support of local artists.The Last Ride: Fatal bike crash settles out of court for $1,000,000The festival will be September 23 and 24 at the Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde, New Mexico. Artists from across the region will showca
  
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• NASA spacecraft delivering biggest sample yet from an asteroid

  20-09-2023 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  Planet Earth is about to receive a special delivery — the biggest sample yet from an asteroid.
  A NASA spacecraft will fly by Earth on Sunday and drop off what is expected to be at least a cupful of rubble it grabbed from the asteroid Bennu, closing out a seven-year quest.
  The sample capsule will parachute into the Utah desert as its mothership, the Osiris-Rex spacecraft, zooms off for an encounter with another asteroid.Scientists anticipate getting about a half pound (250 grams) of pebbles
  
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• Hobbs Police still seeking information on deceased baby found in hospital

  20-09-2023 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – After police found a baby dead at Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital, they are asking the public for any information about the incident.The Hobbs Police Department initiated a case earlier this month after a deceased baby was found in the restroom area of a patient room. Hobbs Police say they are treating the case as a death investigation. There’s a resource issue for New Mexico's public defendersAs they wait for the final report, which may take up to 90 da
  
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• In New Mexico, Public Lands Day means free entry to Bandelier

  20-09-2023 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, September 23 is the 30th annual National Public Lands Day. That means Bandelier National Monument will waive entry fees.The site normally charges $25 per vehicle or $15 per individual to enter. Those will be waived on Saturday. Camping fees, however, still apply. New Mexico’s Superintendent of Insurance boosts behavioral health coverageNational Public Lands Day focuses on volunteer efforts across the U.S. Embracing that tradition, Bandelier wi
  
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• 19-year-old dangling from tallest bridge in California rescued

  20-09-2023 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  (KTXL) – A 19-year-old was rescued after becoming stuck hanging from the tallest bridge in California on Monday, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.
  According to the sheriff's office, the department received a call about the teenager "dangling from a rope" off the Foresthill Bridge around 6:30 p.m.(Credit: Placer County Sheriff's Office)
  The sheriff's office said the teen and his 17-year-old friend were filming a video of him swinging from the underside of the bridge when the equipmen
  
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• SNAP benefits are increasing Oct. 1: Here's how much

  20-09-2023 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  (WHNT) — The millions of people who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover the cost of groceries and other necessities are about to get a bump in their benefits starting on Oct. 1.
  SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, used to be called the Food Stamp Program. Next month, the benefits will automatically rise to reflect the recent changes in the cost of living due to high inflation.
  Benefit changes will be based on the Consumer Pri
  
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• NHC monitors Nigel and a system could form off South East coast this weekend

  20-09-2023 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Nigel and two disturbances, including one that is likely to form off Florida's coast this weekend.The NHC said Hurricane Nigel is holding steady as a Category 2 storm.Nigel's winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. The storm has likely reached its peak intensity and is expected to start gradually weakening late Wednesday.Bear that prompted closures at Disney’s Magic Kingdom relocated, video shows
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• LIVE: Development possible off Southeast coast this weekend, NHC says

  20-09-2023 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Nigel and two disturbances, including one that is likely to form off Florida's coast this weekend.The NHC said Hurricane Nigel is holding steady as a Category 2 storm.Nigel's winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. The storm has likely reached its peak intensity and is expected to start gradually weakening late Wednesday. Bear that prompted closures at Disney’s Magic Kingdom relocated, video showsMeteorologis
  
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• Development possible off Southeast coast this weekend, NHC says

  20-09-2023 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Nigel and two disturbances, including one that is likely to form off Florida's coast this weekend.The NHC said Hurricane Nigel is holding steady as a Category 2 storm.Nigel's winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. The storm has likely reached its peak intensity and is expected to start gradually weakening late Wednesday. Bear that prompted closures at Disney’s Magic Kingdom relocated, video showsMeteorologis
  
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• Development possible off Florida coast this weekend, NHC says

  20-09-2023 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is tracking Hurricane Nigel and two disturbances, including one that is likely to form off Florida's coast this weekend.The NHC said Hurricane Nigel is holding steady as a Category 2 storm.Nigel's winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. The storm has likely reached its peak intensity and is expected to start gradually weakening late Wednesday. Bear that prompted closures at Disney’s Magic Kingdom relocated, video showsMeteorologis
  
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• UAW boss shares Samuel L. Jackson clip as bargaining update: 'Tick tock, motherf‑‑‑er'

  20-09-2023 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain posted an update on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, on how bargaining between his union and three major automakers is going Tuesday.In the update, Fain posted a scene from the 2017 film “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. The scene features Jackson honking and yelling out of a car window.“You about done?” Jackson says in the scene. “Tick tock, motherf̴
  
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• New changes coming to 2024 FAFSA to benefit student needs.

  20-09-2023 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  Waco, TX (FOX 44) -- There are changes coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA for the 2024 school year.The FAFSA Simplification Act passed in 2020 will expand student eligibility for federal pell grants.Central Texas A&M staff say this change can encourage more students to enroll for class."The previous application was about 108 questions. I believe now it's only 36, so it's not going to be such an intimidating factor with students seeking that financial
  
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• How parents can help students avoid college debt before it starts

  20-09-2023 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The HIll) - Parents can do more than they might think to help their children avoid the mounting student loan debt plaguing millions of Americans. It is never too early for families moving toward college to start thinking about how to dodge a burden that can delay adults from buying homes or having their own children. From maximizing the hunt for scholarships to properly handling savings accounts, parents are key to helping the next generation understand the cost of student debt &mdash
  
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• Tesla parts supplier announces final agreement to expand business in Santa Teresa

  20-09-2023 17:11 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Hota Industrial Manufacturing Chairman David Shen announced on Wednesday a final agreement to expand business for the major auto parts supplier into New Mexico.Taiwan-based Hota Industrial Manufacturing signed an agreement for a 30-acre parcel in the Westpark Industrial Park in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, with construction expected to begin in 2024. The company plans to hire 350 employees and inve
  
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• When will the Social Security COLA increase be announced?

  20-09-2023 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Social Security recipients are already bracing for a lower increase to their 2024 benefits than they received in 2023, but they won’t know exactly how much they’re getting until the Social Security Administration makes its official announcement next month.The administration’s annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) are designed to help Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients retain their buying power amid rising inflation. These incr
  
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• Did missing ex-NFL player Sergio Brown post videos about mother's death? Police are investigating

  20-09-2023 16:20 via krqe.com
  
  MAYWOOD, Ill. (AP) — Police in suburban Chicago are checking on the authenticity of Instagram videos that appear to show missing former NFL player Sergio Brown discussing the recent death of his mother, who died following an assault.Brown, 35, is still considered a missing person, Maywood police spokesperson Carmen Rivera said in an email Tuesday, acknowledging police were aware of the videos and were investigating. Rivera did not immediately return messages Wednesday seeking an update.In
  
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• 3rd Thursday's are back at the Albuquerque Museum

  20-09-2023 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Museum has fun for all ages with its all its monthly 3rd Thursday Event on September 21. The event is free and features music, activities for all ages, food/drink specials and more.Activities:
  5-830 p.m. - View the Museum's current exhibitions
  5:30-8 p.m. - Create a collage in the form of the front page of a newspaper, inspired by the exhibition "News for the People."
  6-8 p.m. - Le Chat Lunatique performs in the Museum Amphitheater
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• Albuquerque restaurant community comes together to help local food truck owner

  20-09-2023 15:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The owner of an Albuquerque food truck is temporarily not able to work after having emergency heart surgery.On September 9th, Mike Mondragon the owner of Mighty Mike's Meats Smoked BBQ Food Truck was rushed to the emergency room.
  "Turns out I was having a heart attack. I was 99% blocked and all of my arteries in the upper region," said Mondragon. While he recovers, he will be unable to work at his food truck. To help ease that burden some of his friends from
  
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• 'Phenomenal': Visiting Ukrainian man dives into New York canal to save driver who crashed

  20-09-2023 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  FREEPORT, N.Y. (WPIX) – A Ukrainian man is being hailed a hero after jumping into a canal in Long Island, New York, to save a driver who crashed into the water Tuesday morning, authorities said.The rescue happened in Freeport, New York, around 9:15 a.m., authorities said. Nassau County officials said the driver was likely speeding through a marina, went airborne over a boat, and landed in the water."To get over the bulkhead and also over the boat and into the water, he had to be going at a
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: House resolution, Debt forgiven, Cloudier and warm, Merchandise lockup, Blues night

  20-09-2023 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  The Last Ride: Fatal bike crash settles out of court for $1,000,000Video: Repeat DWI offender falls asleep behind the wheel at WhataburgerSuspect in 2018 murder taken into custody after SWAT standoffVirgin Galactic will take another spaceflight in early OctoberGallup’s only homeless shelter at risk of shutting downThree New Mexico schools make national ‘Blue Ribbon’ listWhite House outlines potential consequences of shutdownIran’s president urges U
  
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• Cloudier with spotty rain returning to New Mexico

  20-09-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  Wednesday morning is mostly clear across New Mexico, and temperatures are cooler. Grab your jackets for the morning commute! We will see clouds moving into the state around midday, with thicker clouds overhead throughout the afternoon and evening.Forecast Continues Below
  Local: Deterring thieves costs convenience for paying customers as more stores lock up itemsCrime: New Mexico’s public defenders are the last line of defense for the accused, but there&
  
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• Here's how much CEOs of striking autoworkers made last year 

  20-09-2023 14:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is on strike after demands for better wages, benefits and job protections for its members were not met by last Friday's deadline.UAW began its strike against the three automakers last Friday and will continue striking if progress is not made by Friday, Sept. 22, UAW president Shawn Fain said.
  According to a recent analysis, profits at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis collectively increased about 92 percent in the last decade. Th
  
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• White House outlines potential consequences of shutdown amid divisions in House GOP

  20-09-2023 14:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The White House on Wednesday outlined the potential ramifications of a government shutdown, as divisions among House Republicans have raised the possibility of a shutdown at the end of the month.The White House accused House Republicans of putting the nation at risk of a shutdown “that would undermine our economy and national security, create needless uncertainty for families and businesses, and have damaging consequences across the country.”In a memo shared with report
  
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• Homeowners face spikes in insurance rates as climate change fuels wildfires, storms

  20-09-2023 12:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to afford insurance on their homes, a problem only expected to worsen because insurers and lawmakers have underestimated the impact of climate change, a new report says. Where to find the cheapest car insurance in New MexicoA report from First Street Foundation released Wednesday says states such as California, Florida and Louisiana, which are prone to wildfires and damaging storms and flooding, are likely to
  
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• Clouds increase Wednesday ahead of rain chances overnight

  20-09-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Drier air returned to most of New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Clouds and rain chances will return by Wednesday afternoon with showers moving in through Thursday morning.
  Sunny skies returned to almost all of New Mexico Tuesday afternoon with drier air. Storms brought rain along the Colorado state line and far northern New Mexico, including some snow to the mountains around the Taos Ski Valley. Those showers and storms have ended tonight. With the dry air in place, temperatures will cool off very q
  
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• The Last Ride: Fatal bike crash settles out of court for $1,000,000

  20-09-2023 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (KRQE) – There is a remote stretch of pavement along Highway 60 just outside Mountainair in Central New Mexico that’s quiet today. But back on a Fall day in September four years ago Mile Marker 204 was ground zero for heartbreaking tragedy. That Saturday afternoon, all hell broke loose and lives were changed forever.What happened that day to Mountainair residents Billy Weinman and Karl Baumgartner was horrific. Karl is a retired machinist. Billy worked as
  
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• Virgin Galactic will take another spaceflight in early October

  20-09-2023 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The next spaceflight for Virgin Galactic is now in countdown mode, and the company will be making history once again.Galactic 04's flight window will be on October 5. The flight will include three private astronauts with different backgrounds. ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse in October: When and where to see itOne astronaut is from the United States, one is from the United Kingdom, and the final astronaut is from Pakistan.According to Virgin Ga
  
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• Sports Desk: Lobo cornerback closing in on Glover Quin's record

  20-09-2023 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There is an opportunity for a Lobo football player to make some history this weekend. Super senior cornerback Donte Martin is only three pass break ups away from former Lobo and NFL player Glover Quin's record of 31. While Martin has been making plays since his redshirt senior season, the record isn't something that ever crossed his mind."Honestly I never kept track of that at all," he said. "Like my first season when I got here, I didn't keep track of any o
  
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• Non-profit tenant's rent swapped for services at Gibson Health Hub

  20-09-2023 04:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A non-profit tenant at the city-owned Gibson Health Hub hasn't been paying their rent for months on a lease worth nearly $80,000. However, the city is now forgiving that debt as City Councilors approved a new lease Monday night. Now, the non-profit is allowed to pay for their rent through services provided to the Gateway Center.
  At a city council meeting Monday, Albuquerque City Councilor Renee Grout questioned the new deal for the organization.The Rio
  
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• Suspect in 2018 murder taken into custody after SWAT standoff in NW Albuquerque

  20-09-2023 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – SWAT officers responded to a scene Tuesday night while authorities were trying to pursue a wanted person.
  Albuquerque Police Department (APD) said Robert Romero, 37, was at an apartment on Mountain Road in northwest Albuquerque Tuesday evening when he peacefully surrendered to SWAT officers after a two-hour standoff.Romero allegedly had an 'ongoing dispute' with Vernon Talamante in 2018 as they were in rival gangs, Talamante's girlfriend claimed.Video:
  
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• Video: Repeat DWI offender falls asleep behind the wheel at Whataburger

  20-09-2023 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man seemingly fell asleep in the drive-thru of an Albuquerque fast-food restaurant. However, it is not because he was tired that Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officers suspected he was drunk.This is not the first time the suspect has been suspected of drinking and driving. In July, APD was called to the Whataburger on Candelaria and Eubank for someone asleep in the drive-thru line. A Whataburger staff member explained the man was slurr
  
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