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• New Mexico warns about fake tax debt letters

  10-10-2023 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) says some residents are getting fake letters claiming that there's been a warrant issued over unpaid property taxes. TRD says they do not issue warrants to collect taxes.The letters are going to individuals with outstanding property tax debts. The letters claim to offer help resolving the debt if the individual receiving the letter calls a telephone number. New Mexico’s Medicaid users have a little
  
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• New Mexico lawmakers grapple with PFAS from the oil and gas industry

  10-10-2023 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – Over the last few years, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as 'forever chemicals,' have garnered national attention for their potential health impacts. Now, some of New Mexico's lawmakers are grappling with the idea that New Mexico's vast oil and gas industry may be responsible for PFAS contamination.In a Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 10, Kayley Shoup, a Carlsbad resident and community organize
  
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• New Mexico Governor gives update on public safety initiatives

  10-10-2023 23:31 via krqe.com
  
  The news conference will be live-streamed on this page.SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is set to hold a news conference Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. The governor is providing an update on public safety initiatives in New Mexico.
  The press conference comes after Gov. Lujan Grisham issued a public health order declaring gun violence a public health emergency. The original public health order included a gun ban. Its enforcement was blocked in federal court for b
  
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• Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.7 billion; New Mexico Lottery CEO says play responsibly

  10-10-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The estimated Powerball jackpot for Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, is the second largest Powerball jackpot in U.S. lottery history.The estimated grand prize for the drawing on Wednesday, Oct. 11 will be worth $1.725 billion. Whoever wins the jackpot will have the option to claim a lump sum payment of $756.6 million or 30 annual payments that increase by 5% each year over a 29-year-old period.Non-jackpot prizes range from $4 to $1 million, which can be multiplied if
  
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• Lawyers ask for no DA in Gallup drunk driving parade incident

  10-10-2023 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawyers for a man accused of driving an SUV through a parade in Gallup last August are asking the District Attorney (DA) to be barred from trying his case.Jeff Irving is accused of driving through the Intertribal Ceremonial Parade with blood alcohol level three times the legal limit, injuring 15 people.Story continues below:Podcast: INTERVIEW: Soccer Stadium Deal For Balloon Fiesta ParkBalloon Fiesta: Old Town business experiences for their first Balloon
  
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• New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office launches election integrity media campaign

  10-10-2023 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office has partnered with a coalition of non-partisan, non-profit organizations on a statewide media campaign highlighting the work of county election officials and educating voters about the integrity of New Mexico’s elections. The campaign, "Your Vote Counts, New Mexico!", is composed of a series of videos recorded by county clerks, county clerk staff, members of the Secretary of State’s Office, and other
  
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• Titan submersible implosion: More presumed human remains recovered, Coast Guard says

  10-10-2023 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) — The Coast Guard has recovered remaining debris, including presumed human remains, from a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five onboard, deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean's surface, officials said Tuesday.The Coast Guard said that the recovery and transfer of remaining parts was completed last Wednesday, and a photo showed the intact aft portion of the 22-foot vessel. Additional presumed human remains were carefully recover
  
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• Titan submersible: Coast Guard says it has recovered remaining parts, possible human remains from deadly implosion

  10-10-2023 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) — The Coast Guard has recovered remaining debris from a submersible that imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five onboard, deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean's surface, officials said Tuesday.The salvage mission conducted under an agreement with the U.S. Navy was a follow-up to initial recovery operations on the ocean floor roughly 1,600 feet away from the Titanic, the Coast Guard said. It said Tuesday that the recovery and transfer of remaining
  
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• What would the $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot's tax bill be in your state?

  10-10-2023 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — It's obvious that $1.73 billion is so much money that most of us wouldn't know what to do with it.However, just because someone wins the estimated $1.73 billion Powerball jackpot, that doesn't mean they get to keep all that cash.According to Powerball, whoever wins the jackpot during the next drawing, which is Wednesday, will have the option to claim a lump sum payment of $756.6 million or 30 annual payments that increase by 5% each year over a 29-year-old peri
  
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• Biden confirms Americans among those held hostage by Hamas

  10-10-2023 20:53 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden on Tuesday confirmed that American citizens are among those being held hostage by Hamas in the wake of an unprecedented coordinated attack by the militant group over the weekend that killed thousands of people in Israel.The president also said in remarks at the White House that the number of Americans killed in the attacks had risen to 14.“We now know that American citizens are among those being held by Hamas,” Biden said.“I’ve directed my team to share in
  
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• Lotaburger employee sentenced for stabbing homeless man

  10-10-2023 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Blake’s Lotaburger employee, who admitted to stabbing a homeless man during a plea hearing, was sentenced to three years of probation and 30 hours of community service with the homeless.Albuquerque Police to increase patrols at places of worship amid turmoil in IsraelAccording to a criminal complaint, 35-year-old Darrell Drake got into an argument with a homeless man at the Blake’s near Lomas and Louisiana. Officials say the man threw
  
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• Man arrested after climbing Chicago's Accenture Tower

  10-10-2023 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — A man was arrested Tuesday after scaling the Accenture Tower in Chicago's West Loop.The 42-story building, located at 500 West Madison Street, houses the Consul General of Israel, as well as other companies and various restaurants.Tenants on the south side of the building were told to stay away from windows as the man managed to scale up the length of the high-rise.The man reached the rooftop and was immediately taken into police custody. Charges are pending.Story continues
  
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• Two suspects plead not guilty in murder of 11-year-old

  10-10-2023 20:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two of the three men accused in the murder of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning, and the third had his arraignment reset to October 16.Reward offered for info on illegal elk killing at Bandelier National MonumentNathen Garley, Jose Romero, and Daniel Gomez are charged with the murder of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas outside of Isotopes Park last month. Police said the three men were targeting a rival gang, and that
  
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• Reward offered for info on illegal elk killing at Bandelier National Monument

  10-10-2023 19:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Officials are asking the public for help in identifying who is responsible for illegally killing a bull elk at Bandelier National Monument.‘It affects everybody’: Concerns grow after east Central Walgreens set to closeOfficials say the bull elk was illegally killed within monument boundaries between early Thursday, September 28 and Friday, September 29. The killing happened on State Road 4, about half-a-mile east of the Cerro Grande Trailhead, between m
  
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• Edible cookie dough recalled in 9 states over allergy risk

  10-10-2023 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- Cups of edible cookie dough sold in nine states are being recalled due to an undeclared allergen.According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Cookies-N-Milk is recalling their 6-ounce cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" because of possible undeclared peanuts.Recalled Cookies-N-Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (FDA)
  The recalled cookie dough was sold in retail stores in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.The
  
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• UNM hosting annular solar eclipse viewing party

  10-10-2023 19:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The annular solar eclipse will pass over New Mexico on October 14. To celebrate the event, the University of New Mexico is hosting a viewing party at Johnson Field, beginning at 8:30. Mark your calendar: Solar eclipse will pass over New MexicoPeople will get an opportunity to witness the rare event with guidance from UNM astronomers. Inside the UNM Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science building there will be scientists giving short talks on all things ec
  
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• Millions of sour candies sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled due to choking hazard

  10-10-2023 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- About 70 million Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candies have been recalled over a choking hazard.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a rolling ball that holds a sour liquid candy can detach from its container and possibly cause choking.The recall involves the Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy in blue (Blue Razz), red (Strawberry), green (Sour Apple) and pink (Black Cherry) flavors packaged with the branding “Toxic Waste” or “Mega Toxic Was
  
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• New Mexico State University putting $3 million gift towards new lab and financial center

  10-10-2023 19:04 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State University (NMSU) received a $3 million gift from Nusenda Credit Union, paid out over the last few years. That money will go towards financial education spaces.Half of the money is going to the FinTech Lab at Arrowhead Center. The other half is going to the Center for Financial Capability. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies will happen at each site on Wednesday, October 11. New Mexico State University features artist Celia Álvarez Mu&ntild
  
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• Albuquerque Senior Affairs Department to host Medicare Fair series

  10-10-2023 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Department of Senior Affairs will host a series of Medicare Fairs to help people prepare for the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment Period. New Mexico’s Medicaid users have a little more time to renew coverageThe first fair will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will be an opportunity for Albuquerque residents to learn about Medicare eligibility, enrol
  
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• New Mexico's Medicaid users have a little more time to renew coverage

  10-10-2023 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans now have more time to renew their Medicaid coverage. The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) extended the deadline to help locals submit their documents in time.“We are extending the time for our Medicaid customers to submit the necessary documents for renewals, granting them a total of 75 days instead of 45 days to complete their renewal applications.” Kari Armijo, the acting cabinet secretary for HSD, said in a press release.
  
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• Nuclear Museum gets ready for fall and winter camps

  10-10-2023 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is gearing up for the upcoming Science is Everywhere fall and winter camps. Starting Friday, October 13, the Museum opens up its popular camps.PHOTOS: Day 4 of Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta goes off without a hitchThe camps coincide with the APS calendars and are open to students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The camps focus on geology, engineering, forensics, rockets, math strategy and m
  
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• PHOTOS: Day 4 of Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta goes off without a hitch

  10-10-2023 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday of the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the first balloons to lift off had to compete for attention with the lavender Duke City skies. Many balloons were able to land back on the field where they took off from.Let's get things started | Photo by Scott BrownLavender in the sky | Photo by Scott BrownGood morning! | Photo by Scott BrownHuddle up | Photo by Scott BrownNo filter | Photo by Scott BrownBefore the sun | Photo by Scott B
  
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• Albuquerque Police investigate motorcycle driver shot during alleged road rage incident

  10-10-2023 18:18 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A motorcycle driver was shot during an alleged road rage incident Monday night in the area of NM-528 and Westside Boulevard in Rio Rancho, according to the Albuquerque Police Department.Story continues below:Podcast: INTERVIEW: Soccer Stadium Deal For Balloon Fiesta ParkBalloon Fiesta: Old Town business experiences for their first Balloon FiestaNew Mexico: First-ever powwow on the Santa Fe Plaza brings together people of different culturesEducation:
  
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• Mary Trump asks why 'f---ing maniac' uncle is allowed to 'roam free'

  10-10-2023 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Mary Trump, an outspoken adversary of former President Donald Trump, posted online calling him a “f---ing maniac.”She specifically criticized Trump, who is also her uncle, about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and its possible relation to the growing crisis in Israel.“This f---ing maniac likely gave Putin (who gave Iran, who gave Hamas) Israel’s national security secrets,” Mary Trump wrote in a post on X, the platform formerly kn
  
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• WATCH LIVE: NASA, SpaceX prepare for launch: Psyche mission aims to land on a metal-rich asteroid

  10-10-2023 17:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The launch of NASA's first mission to study an asteroid that has more metal than rock or ice is in its final countdown.The team behind the mission is providing a mission and science update today, Tuesday Oct. 10. Watch it live in the player above at approximately 12 p.m. ET.The space agency is targeting Thursday, Oct. 12 to send its Psyche spacecraft up toward the stars aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. If all goes well, the van-sized craft will spend nearly six years travel
  
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• NASA, SpaceX prepare for launch: Psyche mission aims to land on a metal-rich asteroid

  10-10-2023 17:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The launch of NASA's first mission to study an asteroid that has more metal than rock or ice is in its final countdown.The space agency is targeting Thursday, Oct. 12 to send its Psyche spacecraft up toward the stars aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. If all goes well, the van-sized craft will spend nearly six years traveling to one of the largest asteroids in the solar system, also named Psyche, according to NASA.Nexstar Media also plans to livestream Thursday's launch. Watc
  
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• Americans have lost $2.7 billion to social media scams since 2021, report finds

  10-10-2023 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Americans have lost around $2.7 billion from scams originating on social media, a new report from the Federal Trade Commission shows.
  That's more than any other contact method — phone calls, emails, texts, or regular mail —according to the FTC.
  In a Data Spotlight, Emma Fletcher, a senior data researcher for the FTC, wrote that scammers are often "hiding in plain sight on social media platforms." Americans warned not to mail checks if possible as cases of check f
  
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• A 'Seinfeld' reunion? Comedian teases 'something is going to happen'

  10-10-2023 17:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It's been 25 years since we saw Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer be sentenced to prison in the show finale, dubbed "The Finale," of the hit television series "Seinfeld." (Sure, maybe we should've put a spoiler alert at the start of that sentence, but it has been over two decades.)If you weren't a fan of the ending, or wanted something more from the show, you may be in luck.
  While fielding questions from the audience during a performance at the Wang Theatre in Boston over the w
  
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• 'The Rock' on Maui relief fund backlash: 'I could’ve been better'

  10-10-2023 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is finally responding to the public backlash over his Maui fundraiser with Oprah Winfrey.
  In early August, wildfires tore through the town of Lahaina and killed at least 98 people, and later that month, the two launched a campaign in response, with each of them donating $5 million.
  They asked their fans to also contribute, which drew heavy criticism.
  Johnson is worth an estimated $270 million, according to Forbes. The outlet calls Johnson the world's highest-pa
  
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• Suozzi challenging Santos for old House seat

  10-10-2023 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  Former Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) signaled on Tuesday that he plans to run for his old seat in New York’s 3rd Congressional District and challenge embattled Rep. George Santos (R), who also faces a number of Republican challengers.  “Today I’m filing a committee to run for Congress in November 2024. The madness in Washington, DC, and the absurdity of George Santos remaining in the United States Congress is obvious to everyone,” Suozzi said in a statement.  A
  
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• WATCH LIVE: President Biden addresses the conflict between Israel and Hamas

  10-10-2023 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden's planned remarks today will be livestreamed within this story beginning at approximately 1 p.m. ET.WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than three weeks ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat beside President Joe Biden and marveled that a "historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia" seemed within reach — a diplomatic advance that he predicted could lead to lasting peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.Biden was equally optimistic, telling Netanyahu during the
  
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• Biden's hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war

  10-10-2023 15:55 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden's planned remarks today will be livestreamed within this story beginning at approximately 1 p.m. ET.WASHINGTON (AP) — Less than three weeks ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat beside President Joe Biden and marveled that a "historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia" seemed within reach — a diplomatic advance that he predicted could lead to lasting peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.Biden was equally optimistic, telling Netanyahu during the
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Racing suspect, Walgreens closing, Clouds and spot showers, Suspects in court, Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2023 15:06 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  INTERVIEW: Soccer Stadium Deal For Balloon Fiesta ParkOfficials: Balloon participating in Gordon Bennett race hits powerline, 2 hospitalizedOld Town business experiences for their first Balloon Fiesta17-year-old arrested for shooting death of 35-year-old man in HobbsPilot Profile: Albuquerque native flying since age 13Albuquerque Police to increase patrols at places of worship amid turmoil in IsraelMissing Texas teen was sex trafficked in New Mexico, federal records sayLAPD
  
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• More clouds and spot showers for New Mexico

  10-10-2023 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday morning is calm and cool. Spotty showers are moving through south-central NM, and will continue to move east throughout the morning, with more storms developing in the southeast plains this afternoon and evening. The rest of the state will see more clouds will push in from the west, and even a chance of virga, which is evaporating rain, that may lead to light sprinkles at the ground and erratic wind gusts. Temperatures will be warm this afternoon.Forecast Continues Below
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• Green Flag is up at day 4 of Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2023 14:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday is day four of the 2023 Balloon Fiesta. The green flag is up and that means balloons are cleared for takeoff and will be in the air Tuesday morning.Tuesday will be another quiet and warm day across the state with mostly sunny skies. Another Albuquerque Box pattern may be set up again for Mass Ascension on Tuesday morning.
  Green flag for Tuesday, October 10. Flight conditions are looking good and include a potential sandwich box.— Balloon F
  
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• INTERVIEW: Soccer Stadium Deal For Balloon Fiesta Park

  10-10-2023 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Albuquerque is closer than ever to getting its first pro-level soccer stadium. Plans were recently announced that New Mexico United will lease about seven acres from the City of Albuquerque to build a stadium on land at Balloon Fiesta Park, with promises not to interfere with ballooning in the area.
  Rendering of New Mexico United Soccer Stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park
  This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, team owner Peter Trevisani, and Director of Communicati
  
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• Frustration grows amid struggle to roll out new RSV, COVID shots for children

  10-10-2023 13:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Insurance barriers and distribution challenges are marring the rollout of highly anticipated new shots to protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and young kids from COVID-19, drawing anger and frustration from parents and pediatricians. Medical practices don’t know when, or how much, they will get paid for the pricey RSV shot, and they are struggling to find workarounds. For the updated COVID-19 vaccine, parents are finding availability is scattered, d
  
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• Dollars and sense: Can financial literacy help students learn math?

  10-10-2023 13:03 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Inside a high school classroom, Bryan Martinez jots down several purchases that would require a short-term savings plan: shoes, phone, headphones, clothes, and food.His medium-term financial goals take a little more thought, but he settles on a car — he doesn’t have one yet — and vacations. Peering way into his future, the 18-year-old also imagines saving money to buy a house, start his own business, retire, and perhaps provide any children with a colleg
  
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• Car rams into Chinese consulate in San Francisco and police fatally shoot driver, officers say

  10-10-2023 12:26 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A car rammed into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco on Monday, coming to a stop in the lobby and creating a chaotic scene that ended with police shooting the driver, who later died at the hospital, officials said.San Francisco police said they didn’t know why the unidentified driver smashed through the front of the consulate, located on a major street across from the city’s Japantown neighborhood. In a statement, the Chinese Consulate general described
  
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• Losing streak continues: Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.73 billion

  10-10-2023 11:34 via krqe.com
  
  DES MOINES, Iowa (NEXSTAR) — The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Monday and won the giant prize.The winning numbers announced were: 16, 34, 46, 55, 67 and the Powerball 14. There was a $2 million winner in Florida and $1 million winners in California, Indiana, Oregon and Virginia.There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the
  
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• Quiet weather before winds pick up Wednesday afternoon

  10-10-2023 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  Our quiet and warm weather will continue through Tuesday. Windier weather will return on Wednesday and Thursday.
  It has been a quiet and warm start to the week. A few spotty showers and thunderstorms developed Monday afternoon across New Mexico's mountain ranges. These showers tapered off tonight. Another Albuquerque Box pattern may be set up again for Mass Ascension on Tuesday morning. Tuesday will be another quiet and warm day across the state with mostly sunny skies and a couple of spotty sho
  
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• Pilot Profile: Albuquerque native flying since age 13

  10-10-2023 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The colorful hot air balloons of Balloon Fiesta attract people from all around the world, and each one of those balloons has a pilot. One pilot, who has been flying since before he could drive, is 25-year-old Cameron Wall.If there is one thing that Wall loves, it’s hot air balloons.“I remember being on this field when I was young. I haven't missed a single year since I was born.” PHOTOS: Great weather for launch, competition on Day 3 o
  
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• 'It affects everybody': Concerns grow after east Central Walgreens set to close

  10-10-2023 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While music is playing outside of the Walgreens at Central and San Mateo on Monday, it won't be for much longer. The store is closing its doors for good next month, leaving shoppers in the area with even fewer options. This comes after the Walmart up the road closed its doors in March.
  "It affects everybody, down to everybody, simply everybody," Daniel Luna, a shopper said."A lot of people, they're going to be affected 'cause there's not a lot of places now,
  
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• Officials: Balloon participating in Gordon Bennett race hits powerline, 2 hospitalized

  10-10-2023 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO/TEXAS (KRQE) – A balloon participating in the Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race has crashed. It hit a powerline southeast of Dallas, Texas.Balloon Fiesta officials said the balloon struck the line just before 7:30 p.m. CT. Both pilots, who are from Poland, were taken to the hospital, and their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. Albuquerque Police to increase patrols at places of worship amid turmoil in IsraelA spokesperson for Balloon Fiesta said, in part, "Rac
  
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• Powerball numbers drawn for $1.56 billion jackpot: Did you win?

  10-10-2023 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — A record-setting Powerball jackpot is up for grabs, and the winning numbers are in.
  The winning numbers for the $1.56 billion Powerball jackpot, drawn on Monday, Oct. 9, are: 67, 34, 46, 55, 16. The Powerball number is 14, and the PowerPlay Multiplier is 3X.Should there be a winner (or winners) in Monday's drawing, they could be taking home the third-largest Powerball jackpot in history. At its estimated $1.56 billion size, it ranks just behind a $1.586 billion jackpot won by t
  
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• Albuquerque Police to increase patrols at places of worship amid turmoil in Israel

  10-10-2023 02:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In the wake of the violence in Israel, some have expressed concern over safety at synagogues, Islamic centers, and other religious sites. This weekend, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) announced they are increasing patrols around those types of places throughout the city as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East."I think there is a lot of pain, obviously, a lot of anger," said Celia Surget, rabbi for Congregation Albert. "So much sadness." Keep
  
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• California property owner says migrants are destroying his land as they cross the border

  10-10-2023 02:12 via krqe.com
  
  JACUMBA, Calif. (Border Report) -- Gerry Shuster migrated from the former Yugoslavia to this country in 1969 and bought 17 acres of land in Jacumba, California, about 75 miles east of San Diego.Shuster says he fell in love with the solitude and has called it home ever since.But in recent weeks, he has seen thousands of migrants come through his property, which is adjacent to and just north of the border barrier.If you stand there long enough, you can see smugglers on motorcycles and SUVs droppin
  
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• Missing Texas teen was sex trafficked in New Mexico, federal records say

  10-10-2023 02:10 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- A woman accused of traveling across state lines with the intention of trafficking a child for prostitution, Bianka Vega, 23, agreed to plead guilty to Misprision of Felony, according to federal court records. Mt. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage moved to NovemberCameron Phifer, 24, Deryan Thomas, 32, and Vega were initially indicted in June on Conspiracy to Commit Sex Trafficking of a Minor, Sex Trafficking and Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor, Interstate Transportation to Engage in P
  
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• Old Town business experiences for their first Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2023 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings in around 800,000 people each year and businesses see a big boost in revenue. Hundreds of thousands of people head to Albuquerque each year to experience the magic that is Balloon Fiesta.New Nuevo owners Arlene Espinoza-Armijo and David Stroue are about to experience what it can do for their business for the first time.
  "We started talking to our neighbors who experienced Balloon Fiesta in Old Town before,
  
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• Mt. Cristo Rey Pilgrimage moved to November

  10-10-2023 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Mount Cristo Rey has changed the date for its annual pilgrimage.KRQE's sister station in El Paso reports it will now be held on November 25 with gates opening at 7 a.m.The pilgrimage is usually held on the last Sunday of October.Priests will be on hand to offer the sacrament of reconciliation or confession at the mountain's base, and a mass is set for the afternoon.
  
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