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• Valencia County Fire Department struggles amid staff shortages

  01-10-2023 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Fire departments across the state are battling staffing shortages and high call volumes. One New Mexico department said it's being pushed to its limit. "It is taking a toll on them; the call volume is beating them up,” stated Valencia County Fire Department Fire Chief Matt Propp. Valencia County Fire Dept. said their staff are being pushed to their limits.
  According to the agency, emergency call volume increased more than 50% in one year,
  
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• Costco says its one-ounce gold bars are selling out fast

  01-10-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – One of Costco’s newest merchandise items has been selling out within a matter of hours, CFO Richard Galanti said on an earnings call Tuesday.
  "I've gotten a couple of calls that people have seen online that we've been selling one-ounce gold bars,” Galanti told investors during the retailer's fourth-quarter earnings call. "Yes, but when we load them on the site, they're typically gone within a few hours and we limit two per member."Costco’s website shows that memb
  
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• XFL and USFL announce plans to merge football leagues

  01-10-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - The United States Football League and the XFL announced their intent to merge today. The spring American football leagues plan to grow together instead of competing against each other.It is not yet clear if any teams will be eliminated from the leagues after the merger.The name of the new league has also not been confirmed.Many details are still developing and will likely not be released for weeks.
  Both leagues released the same statement about the news today:
  "Today, the Unit
  
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• Isolated storms continue to move through New Mexico

  01-10-2023 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Showers and storms have been moving through the state overnight, and will continue to be isolated with the potential for a few severe storms towards the eastern portions of the state through this afternoon and evening. Winds will be strong once again today across the state with sustained winds 25-35 mph with gust up to 50 mph.
  High winds, accompanied by low humidity in the northwestern portion of the state has us under a red flag warning through late this afternoon. Shower an
  
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• Peruvian national charged with making more than 150 bomb threats to US schools, institutions

  01-10-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  (The Hill) – A Peruvian national is accused of making more than 150 fake bomb threats to U.S. institutions, according to charges unsealed Thursday in the Southern District of New York.Eddie Manuel Nunez Santos, 33, allegedly targeted school districts, synagogues, airports, hospitals and a shopping mall across multiple states with the false bomb threats."There are multiple bombs placed inside of all the schools from your school district. The bombs will blow up in a few hours. I will make su
  
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• Powerball: Jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after another drawing without a big winner

  01-10-2023 15:13 via krqe.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.04 billion after no players hit it big Saturday night, continuing a stretch of lottery futility lasting for more than two months.The numbers drawn were: 19, 30, 37, 44, 46 and red Powerball 22.The jackpot for the next drawing Monday night remains the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize of all time.The $1.04 billion jackpot is for a sole winner who opts for payment through an annuity, doled out ove
  
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• Which movies were filmed in New Mexico?

  01-10-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - The magic of Hollywood is that oftentimes movies aren't filmed anywhere near where they purport to be taking place. California may be home to Hollywood, but so many of your favorite films were set against backdrops far removed from the glitterati of the West Coast.With huge studios like Warner Bros., MGM, and RKO Pictures churning out film after film during the heyday of the silver screen, California made a name for itself as the cornerstone for all things movies. As the industry has
  
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• Senate passes formal dress code after backlash

  01-10-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The Senate voted Wednesday night to require that business attire be worn on the floor of the chamber, following backlash from both sides over Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) move to relax the dress code last week. The resolution, from centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), comes just over a week after Schumer announced he would loosen the Senate’s dress code, a move that was seen by some as a way to accommodate Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who is
  
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• New Mexico United shares details about possible plans for new stadium

  01-10-2023 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United fans have been waiting years for their team to claim a stadium as their very own. That wish may soon come true after the possibility of a new stadium was revealed."We've been working for the last four years in particular to find a home for New Mexico United," said Peter Trevisani, owner of New Mexico United.On Friday, the City announced a plan to lease seven acres of a parking lot at Balloon Fiesta Park to United for the construction of a s
  
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• Rainbow Ryders to offer wheelchair-accessible rides for the first time during Balloon Fiesta

  01-10-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time, everyone will be able to experience the magic of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta from the sky as Rainbow Ryders teams up to make their rides more accessible."We're really happy to let people know we are partnering with and making available at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta wheelchair-accessible hot air balloon rides," said Rainbow Ryders President Scott Appleman.This year, Balloon Fiesta is going to look a littl
  
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• Locals gather to support suicide prevention with walk

  01-10-2023 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With National Suicide Prevention Month coming to an end, volunteers gathered at the Hoffmantown Church's mission field for the annual Out of the Darkness Walk.The walks give those who attend a chance to connect with others and know they are not alone. People could walk in memory, or support, of a loved one or in honor of their own mental health journey.Roadrunner Food Bank takes in Whole Foods donationThis event will support the American Foundation for Suici
  
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• Congress votes to avert shutdown

  01-10-2023 03:10 via krqe.com
  
  Congress has averted a shutdown with just hours to spare, capping a dramatic day that started with a lapse in government funding appearing all but inevitable.The Senate voted 88-9 to pass a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) that funds the government at current levels through Nov. 17 and gives the Biden administration $16 billion it requested to assist victims of natural disasters. The House had earlier passed the measure in a bipartisan 335-91 vote.The CR notably lacks any funding f
  
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• Deadline approaches for early registration of Duke City Marathon

  01-10-2023 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A heads-up for runners: Early registration for the Duke City Marathon closes Monday.This is the 40th year of the event, and those participating will receive a special coin for the anniversary.You can pick a 5K, 10K, half, or full marathon. Public schooling is best in these US citiesIf you don't register before Monday, the price will increase.You can register at any Big 5 stores in Albuquerque, El Paso, or in southern Colorado.Click here to see more informati
  
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• Roadrunner Food Bank takes in Whole Foods donation

  01-10-2023 02:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Roadrunner Food Bank filled up a van full of goods on Saturday, courtesy of Whole Foods.The Nourishing Our Neighborhoods Program, created in 2020, donates excess food to reduce waste.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 shutdown impact New Mexico?Community: What’s happening around New
  
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• Lobos fall on the road to Wyoming

  01-10-2023 02:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM football team is still looking for a Mountain West win. The Lobos fell to Wyoming 26-35 on Saturday, and now sit at 2-3 on the season.The Lobos had a solid start to the game, as the team marched down the field on the opening drive and capped things off with a 17-yard touchdown to Jeremiah Hixon. Things then quickly went south for the Lobos as the ensuing PAT was blocked and returned by the Cowboys for a defensive two-point conversion.From that point,
  
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• Showers moving through much of New Mexico

  01-10-2023 02:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Showers and storms have been moving through much of the state this afternoon and will continue as we head through the later evening hours. Flooding is a concern for portions of the state, especially in some burn scar locations.Overnight, we will see showers and storms begin to taper off with a few spotty showers still possible into the early morning. Isolated storm chances will return for much of eastern New Mexico tomorrow afternoon. Winds will also play a big factor in our
  
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• Albuquerque man charged after being linked to Nob Hill shooting

  01-10-2023 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was arrested following a shooting in Nob Hill Friday night.According to a criminal complaint, a witness told police that the victim had gotten into a fight with several people.Another witness told police that 52-year-old Theodore Scott yelled at the victim to drop what he had, though it's not clear whether Scott had been in the fight. ‘Suspicious death’ at Albuquerque motel being investigatedScott told police that the vict
  
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• 'Suspicious death' at Albuquerque motel being investigated

  01-10-2023 01:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Department said a man was found dead at the Motel 6 near Coors and I-40. Authorities were called to the scene around 1 p.m. Saturday.Details are limited, but his death is being investigated as suspicious.This article will be updated once more information is released.
  
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• No injuries reported after fire at Albuquerque senior home

  01-10-2023 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A total of 28 residents at a nursing home in northeast Albuquerque were evacuated following a small fire Friday night.Crews were called to the home on Eubank near Academy after reports of a smell of smoke.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 shutdown impact New Mexico?Community: What’
  
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• Albuquerque Police search for man charged for burglaries and stealing

  01-10-2023 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are searching for a man accused of burglarizing the same home multiple times and stealing vehicles.Marty Havens is accused of breaking into a home in southwest Albuquerque multiple times between September 1 and 3.Havens is accused of taking three vehicles, credit cards, checks, and a backpack. Study finds link between vaping and asthma in teensHavens and his brother are suspected of using one of the credit cards to buy items at JCPenn
  
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