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• Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas on murder charge

  29-09-2023 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who prosecutors say ordered the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder Friday in a long-awaited breakthrough in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries.
  Duane “Keffe D” Davis has long been known to investigators as one of four suspects identified early in the investigation. He isn’t the accused gunman but was described as the group's ringleader by authorities Friday at a news conference and in court.“Du
  
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• So far, Albuquerque seeing fewer homicides than last year

  29-09-2023 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The latest numbers show that 80 people have been killed in homicides investigated by the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) so far this year. That's 23 fewer than the same time last year.The year 2022 was a record-breaking for homicides in Albuquerque, with a total of 120 homicides, according to APD. Generally, the majority of homicides happen during the warmer months, meaning Albuquerque seems on track to stay below the record this year. How will a go
  
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• Albuquerque man who threatened to shoot up former high school sentenced

  29-09-2023 23:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man who threatened to shoot up his former high school will spend two and a half years in prison. According to court documents, a security guard and the principal at Rio Grande High School found Frankie Esquibel in April 2022 when searching for students who may have been skipping class. Esquibel, who was 20 at the time, was described as a former student with disciplinary problems. Albuquerque man who fatally stabbed homeless man in 2020 takes ple
  
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• Man accused of killing 11-year-old outside Isotopes Park to be held behind bars

  29-09-2023 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who is facing federal charges for shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy outside of Isotopes Park will remain behind bars. Nathen Garly was in front of Judge Emeterio Rudolfo for a pretrial detention hearing Friday morning. Albuquerque father sentenced for beating his two-year-old daughter to deathAccording to the Albuquerque Police Department, Garley told a witness that he shot the wrong person and killed Froylan Villegas. Detectives said that Garley
  
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• Santa Fe County may ban certain single-use plastics

  29-09-2023 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe County may soon face a ban on certain single-use plastics. The ban could include plastic bags and styrofoam-style foam containers, like to-go boxes and cups.The Santa Fe County Commission is drafting an ordinance on the potential ban; this comes after the county held a group study on local plastic waste. The ban would only apply to unincorporated areas outside of Santa Fe and other cities. The City of Santa Fe banned plastic bags in 2015. City p
  
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• Albuquerque father sentenced for beating his two-year-old daughter to death

  29-09-2023 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who beat his two-year-old daughter to death is headed to prison. Michael Garcia was arrested two years ago, after the death of his daughter Diana McGrory. Investigators said there was evidence of ongoing abuse including burns and bruises all over the girl's body as well as bleeding in her brain. Albuquerque man who fatally stabbed homeless man in 2020 takes plea dealDuring Friday's hearing, the prosecutor read statements from family members who said Ga
  
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• Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge

  29-09-2023 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested and charged with murder Friday in a long-awaited breakthrough in one of hip-hop’s most enduring mysteries.
  Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 60, has long been known to investigators as one of four suspects identified early in the investigation. He isn’t the accused gunman but was described as the "shot caller” by authorities Friday at a news conference a
  
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• Albuquerque Police Department clears 105 felony warrants in four-day operation

  29-09-2023 22:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – During a four-day operation, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department arrested 121 people and cleared 105 felony warrants. The department says they are focusing on arresting those who have warrants to reduce crime in "key areas."According to the department, the list of suspects with felony warrants has grown to around 500 people. The operation resulted in the clearing of 105 of those warrants. APD says the suspect list is "dynamic," stating it "increa
  
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• 5in1 Rocker Bassinet recalled; company not cooperating

  29-09-2023 22:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Consumers who have purchased 5in1 Rocker Bassinets are being warned to stop using the products because they pose a danger to infants, and the company responsible for distributing the product is not cooperating with a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall.
  The bassinets do not meet the safety requirements of the CPSC's Infant Sleep Products Rule, which regulates sleep products for infants up to 5 months old. The bassinets pose a risk of suffocation to infants as well
  
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• Jerry Seinfeld to perform at the Albuquerque Convention Center

  29-09-2023 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is coming to the Duke City. He'll perform an all-new stand-up routine at the Albuquerque Convention Center on February 16. City plans to lease Balloon Fiesta Park for New Mexico United stadiumTickets go on sale October 6 at 10 a.m. They start at $55.
  
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• Albuquerque man charged with shooting at officer

  29-09-2023 22:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter call late Thursday night and while an officer was interviewing someone in the area, a van opened fire. It happened near Utah and Chico in northeast Albuquerque around 11 p.m. There were no injuries. Metro Detention Center officer arrested, booked into detention centerThe driver of the van, 23-year-old Kevin Morales-Molina, was arrested shortly after. According to APD, he admitted to shooting a gun
  
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• How will a government shutdown impact New Mexico?

  29-09-2023 21:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Congress could see a federal shutdown starting Sunday, October 1. Democratic New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, representing central New Mexico, is letting residents know how they might be impacted.The federal shutdown could mean local offices of federal agencies get temporarily closed. Stansbury says 94 agencies have offices in New Mexico, and over 25,000 people could be without a paycheck during the shutdown. Report: Film tax credits might not be th
  
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• Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion after long drought of winners

  29-09-2023 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another Powerball drawing Saturday night, another chance at a jackpot that is inching toward $1 billion.The estimated $960 million prize is the world's ninth-largest lottery jackpot, behind earlier Powerball and Mega Millions prizes that all topped $1 billion.Story continues below:Business: Flix Brewhouse to open a second location in AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque: City plans to lease Balloon Fiesta Park for New Mexico United stadiumNew Mexico: How will a government shutdow
  
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• Persistence paid off, Metro says after jury indicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis for Tupac Shakur's murder

  29-09-2023 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Twenty-seven years after the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas-area grand jury has indicted a man with the icon’s murder, the 8 News Now Investigators confirmed Friday."Ultimately, our persistence in this investigation paid off," Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Jason Johansson said Friday during a news conference.
  He said Metro detectives had a lot of information about the crime but didn't have the necessary evidence until recently to arrest 60-year
  
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• Grand jury indicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis for Tupac Shakur's murder

  29-09-2023 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Twenty-seven years after the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas-area grand jury has indicted a man with the icon’s murder, the 8 News Now Investigators confirmed Friday.A Clark County grand jury voted to indict Duane “Keffe D” Davis on a charge of murder with a deadly weapon with a gang enhancement. Las Vegas Metro police arrested Davis early Friday, prosecutors said.In his book and in several interviews, Davis, who is in his 60s, has said he was in t
  
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• The most popular Halloween costumes you can buy online now

  29-09-2023 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Funny, cute and even scary Halloween costumesBoys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to dress in something strange? Halloween Town’s denizens know their business regarding fear and fright, but that’s not the only costume approach to take. For many, it’s more of a chance to embody their favorite character from the year’s biggest pop culture hits.(There&r
  
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• WATCH: Dianne Feinstein casts her final vote on Senate floor

  29-09-2023 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR/AP) – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a trailblazing politician and longtime champion of liberal causes, died Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C., her office confirmed Friday. She was 90.The California senator had been in failing health, though she had long dismissed any suggestions that she retire, instead revealing earlier this year that she would not seek another term.Earlier on Thursday, Feinstein made what would ultimately be her final vote on the Senate floor,
  
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• Barbie’s 2023 Dia De Muertos dolls are here, and the outfits are incredible

  29-09-2023 20:46 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Barbie’s Dia De Muertos dolls are exquisiteWith Dia De Muertos right around the corner, Mattel has released three new dolls to mark the holiday. Barbie’s 2023 Dia De Muertos dolls are so much more than just toys, though. They’re legitimate works of art. What’s happening around New Mexico Oct. 28 – Nov. 3Dia De Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a multi-day celebr
  
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• Shower chances return for much of New Mexico through the weekend.

  29-09-2023 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Heat continues to dominate the state as we head through Friday afternoon and evening. However, isolated shower chances return across the southern and eastern portions of the state this evening. More moisture will continue to move into the state from the Gulf of Mexico as we head into the weekend, aiding in the potential for scattered showers on Saturday. This will increase the potential for flash flooding, especially for burn scar locations.
  Winds will increase as we head thr
  
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• Witness to the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge in rapper's death

  29-09-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon Friday in the 1996 killing, a long-awaited breakthrough in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since the hip-hop icon was gunned down 27 years ago.
  A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the killing, prosecutors announced in court Friday. Chief Deputy District A
  
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• City plans to lease Balloon Fiesta Park for New Mexico United stadium

  29-09-2023 20:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has announced it intends to lease seven acres of Balloon Fiesta Park to New Mexico United for a multi-purpose stadium. The city says that the soccer team will be required to invest at least $30 million into the site and that no city funding will be used for the construction of the stadium.According to the news release, "The state has provided capital to the City of Albuquerque for infrastructure improvements that will provide nee
  
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• Man tied to suspected gunman in 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur indicted on murder charge

  29-09-2023 20:25 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon Friday in the 1996 killing, a long-awaited breakthrough in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since the hip-hop icon was gunned down 27 years ago.
  A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the killing, prosecutors announced in court Friday. Chief Deputy District A
  
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• Suspect charged following shooting at Juan de Oñate statue protest in Española

  29-09-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man faces two charges for a shooting at a protest where officials had planned to place a statue of Juan de Oñate in Española. The shooting happened Thursday around noon, at the Rio Arriba County Complex.
  The victim was shot somewhere in the “upper torso area near the chest," according to Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Major Lorenzo Aguilar. At this time, there is no update on the condition or the severity of their injur
  
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• New Mexico gerrymandering trial closes

  29-09-2023 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The gerrymandering lawsuit brought by Republicans against the legislature wrapped up closing arguments Thursday night. Attorneys on both sides focused their arguments on whether the current Congressional District map met the criteria laid out by the United States Supreme Court.Experts take the stand on second day of New Mexico gerrymandering trialRepublicans had to prove that lawmakers intended to gerrymander the map they achieved and that there was no other justif
  
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• CDC releases final death count from COVID-19 from 2020

  29-09-2023 19:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the final death count from 2020, including their count of COVID-19 deaths in New Mexico.New Mexico saw a total of 23,807 deaths from all causes in 2020, the data shows. The CDC attributes 2,841 of those deaths to COVID-19. New Mexico releases report on gunshot victims in response to public health orderThat puts New Mexico in the top 10 states with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths per 1
  
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• Metro Detention Center officer arrested, booked into detention center

  29-09-2023 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office(BCSO) has arrested 19-year-old Grant Haneckow for allegedly bringing a controlled substance into the Metro Detention Center.BCSO says Haneckow is a corrections officer at the facility. Law enforcement claims he had about 41 sealed Suboxone strips in his possession. The strips are a prescription narcotic often used to treat addiction. New Mexico releases report on gunshot victims in response to public health orderHa
  
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• What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway

  29-09-2023 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Updated COVID-19 vaccines may be getting a little easier for adults to find but they’re still frustratingly scarce for young children. Health officials said Thursday the kid shots have started shipping — and reminded most everyone to get a fall flu shot too.About 2 million Americans have gotten the new COVID-19 shot in the two weeks since its approval despite early barriers from insurance companies and other glitches, according to the Department of Health and
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Las Vegas Police provide details on Tupac Shakur murder charge, suspect

  29-09-2023 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (NEXSTAR) — Twenty-seven years after the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas-area grand jury has indicted a man with the icon’s murder, Nexstar's KLAS confirmed Friday.The arrest and indictment are a long-awaited break in the 1996 drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas strip that killed the rap legend, a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public for nearly three decades.A Clark County grand jury voted to indict Duane “Keffe D” Davis
  
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• Tupac Shakur: Man indicted on murder charge in 1996 Las Vegas killing

  29-09-2023 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  The above video shows the search of the home belonging to the wife of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in July.LAS VEGAS (NEXSTAR) — Twenty-seven years after the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas-area grand jury has indicted a man with the icon’s murder, Nexstar's KLAS confirmed Friday.The arrest and indictment are a long-awaited break in the 1996 drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas strip that killed the rap legend, a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated
  
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• Man connected to suspected shooter in Tupac Shakur's killing arrested in Las Vegas

  29-09-2023 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  The above video shows the search of the home belonging to the wife of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in July.LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police have arrested a man in the deadly 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur, a long-awaited break in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since the hip-hop icon was gunned down on the Las Vegas Strip 27 years ago.Duane “Keffe D” Davis was arrested early Friday morning, although the exact charge or
  
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• Las Vegas Police provide details on Tupac Shakur murder charge, suspect

  29-09-2023 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (NEXSTAR) — Twenty-seven years after the death of rapper Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas-area grand jury has indicted a man with the icon’s murder, Nexstar's KLAS confirmed Friday.The arrest and indictment are a long-awaited break in the 1996 drive-by shooting on the Las Vegas strip that killed the rap legend, a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public for nearly three decades.A Clark County grand jury voted to indict Duane “Keffe D” Davis
  
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• New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

  29-09-2023 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A potent rush-hour rainstorm swamped the New York metropolitan area on Friday, shutting down parts of the city's subway system, flooding streets and highways, and delaying flights into LaGuardia Airport.Up to 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain fell in some areas overnight, and as much as 7 inches (18 centimeters) more was expected throughout the day, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday morning.
  By midday, although there was a break in the clouds, Mayor Eric Adams urged pe
  
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• These Santa Fe spots made TripAdvisor's fine dining list

  29-09-2023 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – TripAdvisor announced its final Travelers' Choice Award for 2023: Best of the Best Restaurants. The awards feature seven subcategories – Fine Dining, Everyday Eats, Date Night, Family-Friendly, Hidden Gems, Quick Bites, and Vegetarian – and highlighted three Santa Fe spots.Sazon at 221 Shelby St. ranked number six on the list of 25 restaurants in the Fine Dining subcategory. The restaurant featuring contemporary and traditional Mexican dishes has a five
  
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• Judge says she is ending conservatorship between former NFL player Michael Oher and Memphis couple

  29-09-2023 18:25 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge said Friday she is ending a conservatorship agreement between former NFL player Michael Oher and a Memphis couple who took him in when he was in high school, but the highly-publicized dispute over financial issues will continue.Shelby County Probate Court Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Oher’s finances. Oher signed the agreement when he was 18 and livin
  
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• Biden administration announces next steps for student debt relief

  29-09-2023 18:13 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Biden administration announced its next moves toward student loan forgiveness on Friday, pointing toward a more narrowed effort so far than the mass debt relief it previously offered. The Department of Education announced months ago it is going through the negotiated rulemaking process under the Higher Education Act to try to enact more student loan relief. The department has released its “initial set of policy considerations” for the new plan, focusing on
  
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• House Republicans advance stopgap bill to avoid government shutdown

  29-09-2023 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  House Republicans advanced a GOP-crafted stopgap bill Friday to avoid a government shutdown, clearing a key procedural hurdle even as some hard-line Republicans oppose the legislation.The chamber voted 218-210 along party lines to kick off debate on the continuing resolution (CR) and tee up a final vote expected Friday afternoon.The successful procedural vote marks an incremental win for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who has worked to coalesce his conference around a short-term funding patc
  
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• PHOTOS: Dianne Feinstein's career throughout the years

  29-09-2023 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Sept. 28, 1971: Dianne Feinstein stands at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, California. She was the first female president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. (Bettmann Archive/Getty Images) Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90Nov. 27, 1978: Feinstein, president of the board of supervisors, sits next to Supervisor Carol Ruth Silver to hold a press conference following the killing of Mayor George Moscone and supervisor Harvey Milk. Feinstein, Moscone's designated suc
  
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• Aerosmith postpones farewell tour over Steven Tyler's fractured larynx

  29-09-2023 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Aerosmith has postponed their "Peace Out" farewell tour after doctors discovered Steven Tyler's vocal chord damage was more severe than originally thought.
  In a Facebook post Friday, the band said they were forced to push their upcoming shows to "sometime in 2024" after doctors confirmed the singer fractured his larynx.
  Story continues below:Business: Flix Brewhouse to open a second location in AlbuquerqueKRQE Investigates: Why can’t more of Albuquerque use recyc
  
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• Drone shows jaw-dropping moment shark chases stingrays off Florida coast

  29-09-2023 17:03 via krqe.com
  
  ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) -- Drone operator Justin Nadeau captured what he says felt like a "National Geographic scene" off the coast of Florida last week.On Sept. 22, Nadeau went to Anna Maria Island to make a YouTube video of dolphins or sharks swimming around, something he typically sees in the area. However, this time was different.Nadeau had been filming a shark around 9:30 a.m. when he turned his drone around and captured a shocking sight – hundreds of stingrays being chased by
  
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• Mail-in ballots available for Santa Fe County general election

  29-09-2023 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – You can now request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming local election in Santa Fe County. Ballots can take over a week to arrive through the mail."We want to make sure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to participate in the election, and that their votes are counted," Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine E. Clark said in a press release. "We strongly encourage voters to request their mail-in ballots as soon as possible and allow 7-10 days one-way for ball
  
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• 'Imagine, ABQ' holds citywide clean-up day this Saturday

  29-09-2023 17:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - "Imagine, ABQ" is a city-wide, chaplain of Albuquerque Fire Rescue lead initiative to clean up and restore the dignity of the Duke City. Saturday, September 30 will be "Imagine, ABQ Day." On that day, people are asked to help restore, beautify, and continue to make Albuquerque beautiful.Story continues below:Business: Flix Brewhouse to open a second location in AlbuquerqueKRQE Investigates: Why can’t more of Albuquerque use recycled water? New Mexi
  
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• ABQ BioPark laughing gull dies at 27

  29-09-2023 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark reports that Sam the laughing gull has died. The 27-year-old bird was a rescue who was unable to fly due to a wing injury.What’s happening around New Mexico September 29 – October 5He had been at the ABQ BioPark Aquarium since 1999 and was believed to be among the oldest in his species. According to an ABQ BioPark Facebook post, Sam chose to live right at the banks of the ray pool known as "Shallows and Shoals" at the main en
  
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• Explore hosts STEAM-focused summit for educators

  29-09-2023 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Explora is holding a one-day conference for early childhood educators to learn about hands-on approaches to STEAM learning for their classrooms. The 2023 Summit for Early Science Learning will be on September 30. The summit begins with a keynote presentation from Tara Hughes, New Mexico’s Teacher of the Year, followed by a demonstration by Melissa Alderete, the Science Girl. What’s happening around New Mexico September 29 – October 5There w
  
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• Schumer mourns the late Dianne Feinstein: 'A hero for so many'

  29-09-2023 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's note: This report has been updated to reflect correct comments from former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein “a hero” after news of her death broke Friday morning."The sign of a leader is someone who dedicates the whole of their spirit for a cause greater than themselves. The sign of a hero is someone who fights for others, who endures for others, no matter the cost, no m
  
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• Newsom pays tribute to Feinstein: 'A political giant'

  29-09-2023 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is offering words of praise for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) after her death was announced Friday morning.“Dianne Feinstein was many things — a powerful, trailblazing US Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos,” Newsom said in a statement. “But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daughters for what a powerful, effective leader look
  
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• Human Milk Repository of New Mexico seeks donors to help infants in need

  29-09-2023 15:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The Human Milk Repository of New Mexico (HMRNM) is the state's first and only Human Milk Banking Association in North America. The accredited mother's milk bank is seeking donors to provide breast milk to infants in need across the state.
  The Human Milk Repository of New Mexico tests all donors prior to approval. Once approved, donors can make a donation appointment at facilities in Albuquerque or Las Cruces. The milk is processed per clinical guidelines and
  
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• 16-year-old boy accused of cutting down landmark tree 'loved by millions' in England

  29-09-2023 15:34 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — The 16-year-old boy arrested for felling a 300-year-old sycamore tree near the Roman landmark of Hadrian's Wall in the north of England has been released on bail, police said Friday.The boy was arrested Thursday on suspicion of criminal damage after the tree was felled overnight.Why anyone would want to cut down one of England’s most iconic trees has left people across the U.K. baffled and angry.Robert Macfarlane, a renowned nature writer, said he was “sick to the
  
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• Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at age 90

  29-09-2023 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), one of the Senate’s most prominent women, has died at the age of 90, a person with knowledge of her passing confirmed. Feinstein served three decades as a senator from California, becoming an icon and a trailblazer in the process.A former mayor of San Francisco, Feinstein is the longest-serving member of the Senate Democratic conference and during her Senate tenure left a mark on a range of issues, including national security and gun control.Feinstein
  
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• Windy weather through the weekend across New Mexico

  29-09-2023 14:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  Friday will remain hot across the state, with temperatures 5-15° above average for late September. It's been a warm first week of the fall season, but a change is on the way as a storm system approaches the Desert Southwest this weekend. It is already going to usher in a bit more moisture this afternoon, allowing storms to form over the higher elevations south of I-40 early this afternoon. Storms will push quickly north/northeast, potential bringing a rou
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Oñate statue shooting, Family speaking out, Rain, NMSP presence, Sunport chair update

  29-09-2023 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  Friday Top StoriesWhy can’t more of Albuquerque use recycled water?Suspect injured in police shooting in ArtesiaWhat’s happening around New Mexico September 29 – October 5Controversy after rural NM school offers AR-15 in raffleExperts take the stand on second day of New Mexico gerrymandering trialNew Mexico insurance agency faces cyber attackNew Mexico federal employees encouraged to prepare for possible gov’t shutdown
  Friday's Five Facts
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