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• Fall Fiesta coming to Valles Caldera National Preserve

  02-10-2023 23:39 via krqe.com
  
  JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – The Valles Caldera National Preserve in Jemez Springs will be hosting a week-long Fall Fiesta in October.The event will take place from Oct. 7 to Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. There will be ranger programs and booths each day, cultural demonstrations, and art sales by Native American artists on Oct. 8 and 9. A special geology talk will be held by Dr. Kirt Kempter on Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. Some of New Mexico’s national parks, historic sites will ho
  
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• Albuquerque FBI ask for help locating wanted man

  02-10-2023 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is still looking for a wanted man more than six months after law enforcement found 15 firearms at his home.The FBI is looking for tips that might lead them to Leonard John Lucero of Albuquerque. Law enforcement is looking for him after he allegedly possessed firearms illegally. New Mexico lawmakers asking Congress to limit VA’s ability to change ambulance ratesIn January of 2023, the FBI searched Lucero's home
  
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• Most popular daily flights to and from Albuquerque

  02-10-2023 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Each day, hundreds to thousands of people take flights into and out of the Albuquerque International Sunport.
  Data provided by Albuquerque International Sunport through quarter one of 2023 showed that the most popular daily flights to and from Albuquerque were as follows:
  Dallas, Texas: average of 328 passengers daily each way.Las Vegas, Nevada: average of 326 passengers daily each way.Los Angeles, California: average of 324 passengers daily each way.Ph
  
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• BCSO conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout October

  02-10-2023 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout October. During the month of October, deputies will be looking for anyone driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Behind the balloons: Meet one of Balloon Fiesta’s longest-attending pilotsBCSO is asking for the public’s assistance in keeping the roads safe by calling 911 to report suspected impaired drivers. BCSO urges the public to use ride-share se
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers asking Congress to limit VA's ability to change ambulance rates

  02-10-2023 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some New Mexico lawmakers are worried an upcoming Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rule change could force local vets to foot more of their medical transportation bills.Earlier this year, the VA issued a rule that aims to change the rates at which the VA pays for medical transportation. The new rates would apply in instances where the VA and the ambulance company don't have a set contract. New Mexico hoping for a strong ski seasonThe idea dates back to
  
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• What’s the fastest fast food drive-thru? It isn’t Chick-fil-A

  02-10-2023 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - If you’re going through a fast food drive-thru, you probably have some expectations: The food will come fast, the service will be super, and the food will be exactly as you ordered it. A new survey shows some fast food chains are better at delivering on those promises than others. Intouch Insight has released its annual drive-thru study, which analyzes the top fast food chains across multiple categories: order accuracy, speed, food quality, suggestive selling, and lev
  
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• Man who ran from deputies avoids jail time

  02-10-2023 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Travis Zabroski, the man who fled from deputies in 2022, will not be facing any time behind bars. Monday, Zabroski pleaded guilty to aggravated fleeing an officer.New Mexico hoping for a strong ski seasonZabroski was pulled over by deputies near Atrisco and Bridge for failure to signal before fleeing and crashing into a ditch. After fleeing, Zabroski was eventually taken into custody in a yard nearby. Zabroski faced a maximum of sentence of a year and a half
  
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• Person missing after possible shark attack at California beach

  02-10-2023 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) — A person is missing off the California coast after what witnesses say may have been a shark attack.Rescue crews responded to the area of Wildcat Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore, roughly 40 miles north of San Francisco, on Sunday after receiving a missing person report, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.Friends of the missing person reported to authorities they had seen a shark and blood in the water in the area where they last spotted their friend.
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• New Mexico's national labs helped over 200 small businesses

  02-10-2023 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories regularly work with local small businesses to boost technological expertise. The latest annual report shows the labs helped 239 small businesses in 2022.New Mexico's federal labs participate in the New Mexico Small Business Assistance Program, which allows small businesses to get free help from the lab staff. The idea is to use the knowledge from the labs to support the community. New Mexico hopin
  
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• 300,000 electric skateboards recalled after multiple deaths reported

  02-10-2023 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) - Three hundred thousand self-balancing electric skateboards have been recalled due to a crash hazard and four reported deaths.According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the reason for the recall is that the skateboards can stop balancing the rider if the board's limits are exceeded, which poses a crash hazard that can cause serious injuries or death.
  Courtesy of USCPSCCourtesy of USCPSCThe CPSC says the manufacturer Future Motion has received dozens of repo
  
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• The Gallery ABQ hosting October Salon Show

  02-10-2023 19:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallery ABQ is an artist owned contemporary art gallery. Each month, the Gallery ABQ has a different featured artist and salon show. The October 2023 Salon Show is "Perfectly Imperfect." Historic Old Town Association hires on-call private security'Perfectly Imperfect' is about embracing the flaws and imperfections in life and finding the beauty in them. The artist reception for the October show will be October 6 from 5 - 8 p.m. The Gallery ABQ is located
  
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• Heritage Inspiration Tours offers Balloon Fiesta E-Bike tours

  02-10-2023 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Heritage Inspiration Tours provides guided tours year-round in New Mexico that dive deep into history and heritage. Heritage Tours offers a special Balloon Fiesta E-Bike Tour that runs from the Los Poblanos lavender farm to Balloon Fiesta park. Behind the balloons: Meet one of Balloon Fiesta’s longest-attending pilotsThe E-Bike Tour will be October 7 - 15 from 5 - 10 a.m. and runs along the Bosque. The Balloon Fiesta E-Bike Tour Heritage Inspirati
  
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• Behind the balloons: Meet one of Balloon Fiesta's longest-attending pilots

  02-10-2023 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – April 8, 1972, kicked off what would eventually become the largest ballooning event in the world. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is now home to the launch of over 500 hot air balloons each year. The nine-day October event draws pilots and guests to Duke City from all over the world, and one aeronaut who has been making the journey to attend the fiesta nearly since its inception is Mike Bauwens.The Making of a PilotBauwens has been flying b
  
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• New Mexico hoping for a strong ski season

  02-10-2023 18:38 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Weather experts are predicting a high chance of a strong El Niño through this winter. That could mean good snow in New Mexico.El Niño is a cycle of warming in the eastern Pacific, near South America. The warming can drive precipitation and snowfall in the southern portion of the U.S., including in the Southwest.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that from October through December, parts of New Mexico will see norm
  
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• Some of New Mexico's national parks, historic sites will host eclipse-viewing events

  02-10-2023 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  *Note: Times vary by location so be sure to plan ahead.NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A handful of national parks and historic sites in New Mexico will offer safe ways to view the annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.In Albuquerque, the eclipse will start at 9:13 a.m. The peak will then happen at 10:36 a.m. when the full size of the moon will cover most of the sun creating what looks like a "ring of fire." The peak will last nearly five minutes and the eclipse will end at 12:09 p.m. The d
  
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• Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center will temporarily close in Bernalillo County

  02-10-2023 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE)  – The Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center in Bernalillo County will temporarily close starting Oct. 6 as crews work on the North Valley Aquatic Center.The community center will be closed until Oct. 22 because the power will need to be turned off during construction at the aquatic center.Story continues below:Balloon Fiesta: 2023 Balloon Fiesta QuizAlbuquerque: Walmart removes self-checkout lanes at two Albuquerque locationsNew Mexico: Friends of vi
  
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• 5 takeaways from a near shutdown and Washington’s dysfunction

  02-10-2023 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The government did not shut down Sunday, surprising just about everyone.Instead, lawmakers rallied around a 47-day “clean” stopgap measure that did nothing to support Ukraine or deal with the border crisis.The result is that the House and Senate will have to figure out a way to keep the government open again in a little more than a month if they want to prevent a Thanksgiving shutdown.They’ll also have to prevent a closure as Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca
  
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• Former NFL star killed in New York plane crash

  02-10-2023 17:46 via krqe.com
  
  (WFFF) — A former NFL star was among two people killed after a small plane crashed at an Upstate New York airport over the weekend, according to a report.
  The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday at the end of a runway at the Lake Placid Airport.A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board told Lake Placid News the plane made a "hard roll to the left" after taking off on Sunday, but the investigation remains ongoing.
  The outlet also reported that the victims have been
  
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• US health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill' against STDs

  02-10-2023 17:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.The proposed CDC guideline was released Monday, and officials will move to finalize it after a 45-day public comment period. With STD rates rising to record levels, “more tools are desperately needed,” said Dr. Jonathan Mermin of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Th
  
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• Storms across New Mexico, possibly becoming severe

  02-10-2023 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  A large low pressure system to the northwest will impact the state today. This morning there is a little bit of rain falling across the higher elevations especially north. A few isolated raindrops are possible early this morning across the Rio Grande Valley, but more heavy and widespread showers and storms will arrive this afternoon and continue into the evening.Severe storms are likely across eastern New Mexico this afternoon and evening, mainly between 1 PM through midnight. Large hail (2"+),
  
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• Cat reunited with owner after viral search following Lyft trip

  02-10-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) - A Texas man was reunited with his pet cat, Tux, early Monday morning after the two were separated during a rideshare trip and his search for the feline went viral.Palash Pandey had posted updates on social media throughout his search for Tux.VIDEO: Family rushing to save dog’s life held at gunpoint by policeHe told Nexstar's KXAN that investigators hired by Lyft found Tux about a mile away from where the driver dropped Pandey off, and he was alerted around 1:30 a.m. Monday.
  
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• Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour heads to theaters

  02-10-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Please do not be alarmed, remain calm.For Beyhive members who have felt a bit melancholy since the end of the Renaissance World Tour, Beyonce has something significant in store.Late Sunday night Queen Bey revealed "Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce" presented by her own production company Parkwood Entertainment.FILE - Beyonce performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2016. Beyoncé s
  
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• Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour heads to theaters

  02-10-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Please do not be alarmed, remain calm.For Beyhive members who have felt a bit melancholy since the end of the Renaissance World Tour, Beyonce has something significant in store.Late Sunday night Queen Bey revealed "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" presented by her own production company Parkwood Entertainment.FILE - Beyoncé performs at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2016. Be
  
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• Historic Old Town Association hires on-call private security

  02-10-2023 15:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Protecting property from crimes remains a high priority in Old Town Albuquerque. A neighborhood association in the area is taking new security measures into their own hands.JJ Mancini is the president of the Historic Old Town Association and said talks of bringing in private security started when it appeared that the Albuquerque Police Department needed help prioritizing their needs. “So in short we decided to hire private security to kind of fill
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Westside development, Self checkout, Stormy Monday, Balloon event, Concert band

  02-10-2023 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  New Mexico United shares details about possible plans for new stadiumAlbuquerque Police: 67-year-old says gun went off when dealing with intruder2023 Balloon Fiesta QuizRainbow Ryders to offer wheelchair-accessible rides during Balloon FiestaOne dead after stolen vehicle crash in AlbuquerqueTrial to begin for Albuquerque man’s murderStudent loan payments are back after three years: What to knowAt least 13 people were killed at a nightclub fire in Spain’s southeas
  
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• New public plaza coming to Albuquerque's westside

  02-10-2023 14:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –A plot of land on Albuquerque's west side will soon see new life. In the project's first phase, a lot at the corner of Central and Unser would become a 52,000 square feet public plaza. It would include a meeting room, an outdoor play area, and micro-restaurants. The project is a public and private partnership agreement between the city and Nuevo Atrisco LLC. It's estimated to cost more than three-million dollars to build. However, these lots are known by
  
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• Think twice before participating in a student loan strike

  02-10-2023 14:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Autoworkers and screenwriters aren’t the only Americans taking to the picket lines to better their conditions; some federal student loan borrowers also want in.“A student debt strike is about politicizing nonpayment collectively. Instead of doing things as individuals, we are doing them together as a united front,” the Debt Collective, a debtors’ union organizing the strike, explains on its website. With the goal of forcing the government to broadly erase s
  
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• 2023 Balloon Fiesta Quiz

  02-10-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  The Balloon Fiesta is almost here. For nine days in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta creates a magical spectacle of balloon-filled skies. This year, the event starts on Saturday, October, 7, and ends on October, 15.Do you consider yourself a Balloon Fiesta expert? Take our quiz and find out!App users, if the quiz does not load click here.
  
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• Stevie Nicks honored with own Barbie doll

  02-10-2023 13:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Traditional Barbie dolls are well and fine, but have any of them ever written a song about an old Welsh witch?In honor of Stevie Nicks’ current U.S. tour, Mattel is celebrating the songstress’ legacy — and her gothic, gossamer stage style — with her very own Barbie Music Collector doll.“As the lead singer of Fleetwood Mac and a critically acclaimed, chart-topping solo act, Stevie Nicks has been a major influence and source of inspiration and adorat
  
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• Walmart removes self-checkout lanes at two Albuquerque locations

  02-10-2023 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Several Albuquerque Walmart's are ditching self-checkout lanes and shoppers are having mixed feelings about it. Two different Walmart locations, one on Eubank off of I-40, and one off of Carlisle have already done away with all of their self-checkout lanes.A Walmart spokesperson also confirmed that a third location is slated to make the change as well. Shoppers can expect that to happen at the store on Wyoming sometime this month.Several shoppers told News 1
  
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• UNM Women's Soccer wins first Conference Game on Sunday

  02-10-2023 04:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE) - The Lobo Women's Soccer Team notched their first conference victory of the season on Sunday, taking out Air Force 2-1. The Falcons took a 1-0 lead into the half, but the Lobos would answer with two goals in the 2nd half.
  Sophia Roberts tied up the game with a goal in the 70th minute and then Paris Dalton put away the go-ahead in the 76th minute.
  With this victory, the Lobos now hold a 4-2-4 overall record and a 1-1-2 Mountain West record. UNM will remain at home, as the
  
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• UNM Women's Soccer picks up first Conference win

  02-10-2023 04:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Lobo Women's Soccer Team notched their first conference victory of the season on Sunday, taking out Air Force 2-1.
  The Falcons took a 1-0 lead into the half, but the Lobos would answer with two goals in the 2nd half. Sophia Roberts tied up the game with a goal in the 70th minute and then Paris Dalton put away the go-ahead in the 76th minute.Historic Old Town Association hires on-call private securityWith this victory, the Lobos n
  
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• Trial to begin for Albuquerque man's murder

  02-10-2023 04:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who took part in the murder of an Albuquerque man will start his trial on Monday.According to a criminal complaint, in 2019, Calvin Kelly was killed during a robbery outside of his apartment on Juan Tabo and Candelaria.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?Communi
  
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• FBI searches for vehicle from Isleta Pueblo shooting incident

  02-10-2023 04:48 via krqe.com
  
  ISLETA PUEBLO, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Isleta Police Department are looking for a vehicle tied to a shooting. The vehicle allegedly fled from the scene.The shooting took place at Isleta Pueblo north of the tribal services complex on September 29 around 10:43 a.m.The vehicle has the following descriptors:
  2012-2015 LexusSilverFour-door sedanTemporary TagDark grey interiorPossible bullet holes on driver's side
  If you have information, contact authorities at 1-800-CALL-FBI or Isle
  
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• Trial approaches for man accused of killing Albuquerque couple in 2018

  02-10-2023 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is accused of killing a couple and then using their car to leave the state. He will begin his trial on Monday.Richard Ross is accused of killing John and Debra Embry in December of 2018.The couple was found dead inside their home near Unser and Montaño. One dead after stolen vehicle crash in AlbuquerqueOfficials said Ross told police he met John Embry while they were both in jail.APD said Ross cut off his ankle motor and fled to Oklahoma in the
  
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• One dead after stolen vehicle crash in Albuquerque

  02-10-2023 03:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person is dead after a crash involving a stolen vehicle near San Pedro and Zuni.According to APD, a stolen Kia was traveling eastbound on Bell Avenue when it ran through a stop sign, T-boned a BMW, and killed the front passenger. Former Lobos staff member going to trial for embezzlementOfficials are investigating and said speed was a factor in the crash. They do not think that alcohol or drugs played a part.There is one person in custody, APD reported.
  
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• Albuquerque Concert Band begins fall-winter series

  02-10-2023 03:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Concert Band (ABC) announced the first concerts for their fall and winter series. They kicked off Sunday afternoon at El Dorado High School.Concerts are held once a month until April. 2023 Harvest Festival coming to ABQ BioParkThey played a variety of music from Molly on the Shore, Starry Night, and The Wizard of Oz.The ABC has been bringing music to the metro area for almost 60 years.The musicians are an all-volunteer group of adult musician
  
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• Former Lobos staff member going to trial for embezzlement

  02-10-2023 03:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former staff member for Lobos Men's Basketball is expected to start his trial this week for embezzlement charges.In 2016, UNM released an audit that shows Cody Hopkins withdrew cash, falsified documents, and used his university-issued credit card for personal purchases. Albuquerque man charged after being linked to Nob Hill shootingOfficials said $63,000 was either stolen or unaccounted for.Hopkins was responsible for taking care of travel, hotels, food, a
  
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• Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

  02-10-2023 03:08 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter has always been a man of discipline and habit. But the former president broke routine Sunday, putting off his practice of quietly watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains.The gathering took place in the same one-story structure where the Carters lived before he was first elected to the Georgia Senate in 1962. As tributes poured in from aroun
  
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• APS: La Cueva High School vandalized with graffiti

  02-10-2023 02:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Graffiti was left at La Cueva High School. Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) said it happened Thursday night.Officials said there were vulgar images, racial slurs, and a swastika. It's been cleaned up, but they don't know the cost of damages left.APS said police were informed, but no suspects have been arrested.
  
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• Windy conditions across New Mexico with storms continuing into Monday

  02-10-2023 01:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Through the evening hours, winds are what we're talking about as sustained winds are between 25 to 35 mph with gusts upwards of 45 mph at times. As we head overnight winds will still be breezy but slightly calmer with showers and storms amplifying across the eastern portions of the state.Monday will be windy once again with a marginal and slight risk for severe storms for much of eastern New Mexico. Strong winds, heavy rain, small hail are all possibilities throughout Monday.
  
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• Southeast Albuquerque shooting death being investigated

  02-10-2023 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are investigating a shooting death in southeast Albuquerque.Officers responded to reports of a shooting at a home near Broadway and Sunport Boulevard just before 9 a.m. Sunday. They found a person who had been shot. The person died from their wound.Albuquerque Police Department has not yet released the name of the victim.
  
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• Albuquerque Police: 67-year-old says gun went off when dealing with intruder

  02-10-2023 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Someone has been charged after a shooting death in southeast Albuquerque.Officers responded to reports of a shooting at a home near Broadway and Sunport Boulevard just before 9 a.m. Sunday.
  Police reported Elias Garcia, 67, called 911 to state he shot an intruder at a home in the 400 block of Wesmeco Drive SE. He allegedly told authorities he found a woman in his home after she cut a screen door to get inside.One dead after stolen vehicle crash in Albuquerqu
  
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• 2023 Harvest Festival coming to ABQ BioPark

  02-10-2023 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Fall is here and along with Balloon Fiesta, the ABQ BioPark is hosting its annual Harvest Festival.Local bands will take the stage each day on October 7 and 8 with food, photo ops, and an artisan market available for those interested.Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for kids between the ages of 3 and 12.Those tickets can be purchased online.
  
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