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• What is Israel’s Iron Dome, and how does it work?

  07-10-2023 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war against Palestinian militants after they launched a surprise attack on his country on Saturday.The Palestinian militant group Hamas, the group that rules Gaza, led the deadly, multi-front attack that left at least 200 people dead.Israel has touted the success of its Iron Dome air defense system, but it's not yet clear how effective the system was in today's attack given the number of rockets launched into Israel. Hamas att
  
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• Remembering the Animas Panthers - New Mexico's biggest dynasty

  07-10-2023 21:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While Animas currently plays six-man football, the Panthers hold one of the biggest 11-man records in New Mexico high school football history. The small mining town in the southwestern part of the state was able to rally for seven consecutive state championships between 1984-1990 and built the most dominant dynasty New Mexico has ever seen.During the tail end of the 1984 season, the Panthers began a streak for the ages consisting of 72 straight games unbeaten. The
  
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• TSA says US on track to break records with firearms seized at airport checkpoints

  07-10-2023 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the United States is on track to break records when it comes to the number of firearms seized at airport checkpoints this year.  Last year, the agency confiscated 6,542 firearms, and so far this year, TSA officials have already intercepted 5,072. "The number one excuse we get when people come through and we detect a firearm in their carry-on bag
  
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• PHOTOS: Balloons fill the sky to kick off the 51st Fiesta

  07-10-2023 19:03 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The opening day of the 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta got off to a great start with a clear, blue sky and a successful mass ascension. The first balloons lifted off at around 7:15 a.m., and the park started to clear out just before 10 a.m.Several of this year's new special shapes made an appearance alongside many long-time favorites. The fiesta will continue for eight more days, with the last day on Sunday, October 15. The Launch of a Lifetime
  
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• Man accidentally mummified will be buried and identified after 128 years of mystery

  07-10-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – An alleged pickpocket who was accidentally mummified by a mortician experimenting with an embalming technique 128 years ago will finally be buried this weekend in Pennsylvania. His identity will also be revealed.The man has been on display at the Auman Funeral Home in Reading for more than a century. Workers there nicknamed him Stoneman Willie. He died of kidney failure in a Berks County jail on Nov. 19, 1895, according to the funeral home's current director, Kyle Blankenbiller
  
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• The Launch of a Lifetime: How Balloon Fiesta Got Its Start

  07-10-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On April 8, 1972, thousands of spectators looked toward the clear blue sky as 13 hot air balloons launched from the Coronado Center in Albuquerque. Few knew that what began as a small assembly of pilots would one day grow to become the largest ballooning event in the world.Now, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the gathering site of hundreds of thousands of guests and more than 600 balloons each year. But what happened on that April day to make
  
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• American tourist arrested for smashing ancient Roman statues at museum in Israel

  07-10-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police have arrested an American tourist at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem after he hurled works of art to the floor, defacing two second-century Roman statues.The vandalism late Thursday raised questions about the safety of Israel's priceless collections and stirred concern about a rise in attacks on cultural heritage in Jerusalem.Police identified the suspect as a radical 40-year-old Jewish American tourist and said initial questioning suggested he smas
  
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• Dry and calm skies for first weekend of Balloon Fiesta

  07-10-2023 12:52 via krqe.com
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - After some windy conditions across the Albuquerque Metro overnight, calmer conditions move in through the mid morning. Winds have already died down significantly over the past couple of hours, making way for a beautiful start to Balloon Fiesta.
  The Albuquerque Box weather pattern looks to be very promising for Mass Ascension this morning with relatively calm northerly winds at the surface and southerly winds aloft. Temperatures are in the low 50s across the metro with cooler
  
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• Friday Night Football 2023 – Week 8

  07-10-2023 07:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High school football has now entered October and the final month of the regular season. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights from the 8th week of Friday Night Football.Life of an Athlete Game of the WeekRio Rancho hosted Atrisco Heritage in a district 1 battle. The Rams dominated in a 37-14 win."You know what, the effort is there defensively," said Rio Rancho head coach Nate Pino. " Tay Morris is tough back there elusive, but our guys stayed attached
  
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• Walgreens to close Albuquerque store next month

  07-10-2023 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Walgreens spokesperson confirmed with News 13 that their location at Central and San Mateo will be closing on November 7, leaving shoppers in the area with even more limited options. It's been five months since neighborhoods near the area lost a key retailer after Walmart closed its store there.Albuquerque's Police Chief has called out Walgreens for crime in and around their stores. But Walgreens officials didn't mention crime as a factor in their decision
  
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• Strong winds die down in time for Balloon Fiesta

  07-10-2023 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  A strong east canyon wind has developed tonight in the Albuquerque Metro. The wind will die down in time for Saturday morning's Mass Ascension.
  It was a warmer day for most of New Mexico Friday, with the exception of northeast New Mexico where a backdoor cold front was moving through. This front has pushed through the gaps of the central mountain chain this evening, bringing wind gusts over 45 mph in the Albuquerque area tonight. Up to 50 mph wind gusts are possible. A Wind Advisory is in effect
  
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• Albuquerque armed robbery suspect charged with 6 robberies, could face more charges

  07-10-2023 05:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department believes 34-year-old Cleo Barela robbed a Bob's Burgers on Juan Tabo armed with a gun two weeks ago. "She is a serial armed robber, she meets the definition of it," Kenneth Johnston, Acting Deputy Commander for APD, said. But Police say she's behind bars now.
  "There has been a string of robberies that have occurred, usually about one to two a month with a person who matches her very description," Johnston said. He said polic
  
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• Local pilots participating in prestigious gas balloon race at Balloon Fiesta

  07-10-2023 05:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the ballooning community, it is the most prestigious competition in the world. Now, two local pilots are competing in the 2023 Gordon Bennett Long Distance Gas Balloon Championship which starts on the first day of fiesta.
  For 33 years, Barbara Fricke and Peter Cueno have taken flight. Each flight is a technical feat full of excitement. "It's a combination of freedom with a lack of control as compared to flying an airplane," said Cueno.With all those years
  
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• 1 dead following shooting in northeast Albuquerque

  07-10-2023 04:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said one person has died near Eubank and Candelaria in northeast Albuquerque. Officers were sent to investigate a shooting in the area. Man shot and wounded by APD charged with 2021 murderAPD said the person died on scene and no one is in custody.
  
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• APD says Central cleanup operation is a success, business disagrees

  07-10-2023 03:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says it is cleaning up crime on Central, but for some businesses, they say it is not enough. Friday, APD said a recent clean-up operation along the Central Corridor has helped clean up the street. They said this operation is a great start to a long-term solution. "We're committed to cleaning up Central. You drive down Central at times and it's just unreal the amount of individuals that are walking into traffic
  
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• Vendors prepare for the first day of Balloon Fiesta

  07-10-2023 03:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta is just now hours away and vendors are getting ready for the thousands of visitors set to attend the park on Saturday.  Vendors have been setting up for the past two weeks and have been putting on the finishing touches to make sure everything runs smoothly for the first day of Balloon Fiesta. "Today we are just doing a dry run to make sure our electrical works make sure all our displays are in place make sure all our prices are
  
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• New Mexico governor renews public health order on gun violence

  07-10-2023 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has renewed her executive orders aimed at addressing gun violence and substance misuse in the state. The initial order focused on gun access received sharp criticism – the renewed order has an updated way to get guns off the street.The renewed order has been updated to require the Department of Public Safety to conduct gun buy-backs. They will have to host buy-back events in Albuquerque, Española, and
  
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• East canyon wind develops tonight, but dies down for the first morning of Balloon Fiesta

  07-10-2023 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  A strong east canyon wind will develop in the Albuquerque Metro Friday night. The wind will die down though in time for Mass Ascension Saturday morning.
  A warmer day for most of New Mexico Friday, with the exception of northeast New Mexico where a backdoor cold front is moving through. This front will push through the gaps of the central mountain chain late this evening. Albuquerque will see a strong east canyon wind develop late this evening with wind gusts up to 50 mph by 9 PM. A Wind Advisory
  
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• Learn more about Netflix films shot in New Mexico

  07-10-2023 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Netflix has been producing a range of films in the Land of Enchantment. Now, they've updated the website that shows how New Mexico plays a role in productions.Netflix launched the website 'Netflix in Your Neighborhood' last year to showcase the work being done locally. Now, the site highlights more shows and content, from Better Call Saul to The Harder They Fall. New Mexico getting over $400,000 in settlement with Blackbaud software companyThe site highlights
  
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• New and returning special shape balloons to keep an eye out for at Balloon Fiesta

  07-10-2023 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They are the stars of the show, special shape hot air balloons draw big crowds to Balloon Fiesta. While there will be many returning this year, there are also 12 new balloons to keep an eye out for."But every once in a while, you can hear somebody yelling 'I love Smokey Bear,' and we get a big crowd around him because he is such a fun balloon," says the pilot of the Smokey Bear balloon, Beth Wright-Smith.Smokey Bear, Airabelle, the Bees, and of course, Darth
  
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• Family of man killed by APD in 2021 files lawsuit

  07-10-2023 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The family of a man shot and killed by the Albuquerque Police Department in 2021 claims the officer used excessive force while responding to a mental health emergency. In their lawsuit, the family insists Juan Cordova's death was avoidable.Police arrived on the night of April 16, 2021, after Cordonva's girlfriend called 911 and reported that Cordova had fired one round from a handgun inside his house on Coyote Canyon NW. The suit contends Cordova was having
  
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