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• Man charged after San Juan County deputy-involved shooting

  24-09-2023 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – An officer-involved shooting in New Mexico has prompted an investigation by the San Juan County Regional Officer Involved Shooting Task Force.On Friday, September 22, San Juan County Sheriff's Office personnel responded to 1234 NE Aztec Boulevard in Aztec for a warrant related to a felon possessing a firearm.Hobbs baby box saves its first newbornAuthorities tried to get the suspect out of the residence at that location. They alleged, about an hour later
  
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• Local resources highlighted at fair in Albuquerque

  24-09-2023 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Now that summer has ended, the District Attorney's Office partnered with other agencies to host a resource fair at Emerson Elementary School.The event was to help connect people to resources like food, shelter, employment, and health care.Story continues below:Community: What’s happening around New Mexico September 22 – September 28Education: APS explains decision behind no snow days policyCrime: Two suspects arrested in 11-year-old’s fatal
  
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• Lobo Cancer Challenge returns for 2023 event

  24-09-2023 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo Cancer Challenge celebrated its 7th annual community event. It's an opportunity for everyone to once again unite against cancer.During the event, people were able to do a 25 or 50-mile bike ride, a 5k run, or a stadium stair climb.If you missed the event on Saturday, you are still able to donate until October 13.All proceeds go to the New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  
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• Pedestrian dies after crash near Unser, Bluewater

  24-09-2023 21:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday night, Albuquerque Police Department responded to a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. It happened around Bluewater and Unser around 10:20 p.m.Authorities said a pickup was heading north on Unser Blvd, and another vehicle was next to the truck. The light at the Bluewater Road intersection was green for north/south traffic, but the vehicle next to the pickup started to brake. The pickup driver saw a man run into the street at t
  
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• Hobbs baby box saves its first newborn

  24-09-2023 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – Months after it was installed at the fire department, a baby box in Hobbs is being credited for saving a newborn's life. The Hobbs Fire Department said the baby is well, and that the box served its purpose. "This is a great day for the community of Hobbs, New Mexico. With all the tragedy that's been going on with these types of incidents in New Mexico, this is a great day," commented Hobbs Interim Fire Chief Mark Doporto.  Early Saturday afternoon,
  
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• 8th grader wins 4th consecutive high school cross country meet

  24-09-2023 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho High School hosted its annual Jamboree Cross Country meet on Saturday morning. While the Los Alamos girls won the overall team event, 8th grader Gianna Rahmer representing Eldorado won individually with a time of 18:38. This is Rahmer's fourth consecutive win to start her high school racing career."My favorite thing about cross country is the hills, and I think that I am pretty strong, and hills are my superpower," said Rahmer. "So, I think that I
  
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• Best beach towns in the US

  24-09-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Summer vacation is mostly over across the U.S., with kids already headed back to school. So now is the perfect time to start planning next year's beach vacation.Travelers were busy during summer 2023. On Memorial Day weekend, largely considered the unofficial start of summer, the Transportation Security Administration screened 9.8 million people, surpassing pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. Trips abroad spiked in popularity as people made up for time lost during pandemic-e
  
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• Amazon Prime Video viewers will have to pay to keep movies, shows ad-free

  24-09-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) – Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.Members of Amazon Prime can pay $2.99 per month in the U.S. to keep their service ad-free, the company said Friday.Streaming services are in a heated tug-of-war over viewers and users are growing more adept at jumping in and out of those services, often depending on price. The platforms risk losing customers w
  
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• Trap door filled with drugs found at NYC day care where 1-year-old died

  24-09-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  THE BRONX, N.Y. (WPIX) – The NYPD has released photos of a trap door filled with drugs, including fentanyl, inside the day care center where a 1-year-old died of a suspected drug overdose last week.
  ​The drugs were found in the floor under a play area at Divino Nino Day Care in the Bronx after authorities obtained a search warrant for the facility on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Investigators said at least two kilos of drugs were under the floor. A large quantity of fentany
  
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• States where the most workers are quitting their jobs

  24-09-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Low pay, minimal opportunities for growth, and disrespectful work environments—these are just a handful of the top reasons why employees quit their jobs, according to a 2021 Pew Research Center survey. Of course, there are myriad reasons workers might put in their notices, ranging from the mundane, like moving to a new state, to the dramatic, like having blow-up arguments with a supervisor.In the wake of the Great Resignation, quitting seems far more common than ever.
  
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• Isotopes celebrate 11-millionth fan to attend baseball game

  24-09-2023 06:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A big milestone was reached Saturday evening at Isotopes Park as the Isotopes played against the Oklahoma City Dodgers. They've had over 11 million fans attend their games since the team threw their first pitch back in 2003. One lucky fan, Jaiden Allen, was at the field Saturday, attending his second game ever.
  He said he had hopes of seeing a home run, and the Isotopes play well."Just hoping the Isotopes can win," Allen said.Little did he know, he would be
  
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• Albuquerque, others prepare for addiction recovery event

  24-09-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – September is Drug Recovery Month, and one local recovery center is working to help curb and solve the illegal drug epidemic in partnership with the city.“I lost my son in 2011, and I never thought it could happen to me."Jennifer Burke’s son, Cameron, was a rising athlete, but when he received an unexpected injury, things took a drastic turn.“Before he knew it, he was addicted to opiates, and ended up, you know, dying of an overdose aft
  
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• 'Food Truck Fiesta' debuts in Rio Rancho

  24-09-2023 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Food trucks rolled into the City of Vision on Saturday, offering delicious cuisine from around the state.The City of Rio Rancho hosted its first-ever Food Truck Fiesta.Local cuisine, drinks, and ice cream were at the Cabezon Community Center, celebrating small businesses, and of course: food! Metro gears up for autumn with ‘Fall at the Marketplace’Admission was free to the public, and Saturday was the very first event, but they are hoping to host
  
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• Metro gears up for autumn with 'Fall at the Marketplace'

  24-09-2023 04:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday marks the first day of autumn. At the Fall at the Marketplace event, people were excited to celebrate fall festivities.Poulin Marketplace hosted its third annual fall market event where dozens enjoyed live music, local vendors, and delicious treats from food trucks. Local school fundraises for childhood cancer foundation through lemonade standThe marketplace ended Saturday at 3 p.m.
  
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• Local school fundraises for childhood cancer foundation through lemonade stand

  24-09-2023 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was more than just football Friday night at Wilson Stadium as students raised money to help find a cure for cancer.Known as the "Gold Game" to Manzano High School, it's the second year in a row that the school's spirit squad sold lemonade during a game against Sandia High School.The event is in honor of Emily Grace Robinson who passed away in 2016 when she was just six years old and Kylie Grace Wilson who passed away in 2021 from cancer as well. Do you li
  
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• 1 critically injured after crash at Carlisle, I-40

  24-09-2023 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officers were dispatched to the scene of a crash that left a driver in critical condition Friday night.The woman was transported to a local hospital after the other driver sped through a red light. Officials: Man found dead under bridge by Santa Fe County Rail Runner stationPolice said the driver who hit the woman showed no signs of intoxication and had no noticeable injuries.The hospital is monitoring the condition of the woman who was hit.
  
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• UNM squeaks out overtime win at UMASS

  24-09-2023 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM football team got back in the win column on Saturday. The Lobos took down the UMASS Minutemen 34-31 in overtime to improve to 2-2 on the season.The Lobos never trailed in regulation as the offense exploded for 28 points in the first half. UNM was efficient spreading the ball around both through the air and on the ground, and the Lobos took at 28-14 lead into halftime.The tables turned in the second half as the UNM offense stalled for a total of 60 ya
  
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• Officials: Man found dead under bridge by Santa Fe County Rail Runner station

  24-09-2023 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A dead person was discovered near a Rail Runner station in Santa Fe County, and officials are searching for answers in the case.According to Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD), officers were called to the area near the NM 599 Rail Runner Station for a dead person under a bridge around 6:15 p.m. Friday.Police: 1 killed in Alamogordo hit-and-runOfficers located the deceased person, who they suspected had blunt force trauma to his head.Detectives are investi
  
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