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• 1 dead, 2 hospitalized after NW ABQ shooting, police say

  14-10-2023 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police said one person is dead following a shooting in northwest Albuquerque.Around 2 a.m. Saturday morning, officers were sent to the area of 65th and Milne near Unser.Trending News
  New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Health warns of eye damage risks during annular solar eclipseBalloon Fiesta: Balloon Fiesta preparing special events for eclipseCommunity: What’s happening around New Mexico October 13 – October 19KRQE Investigates: ‘A
  
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• PHOTOS: Annular solar eclipse attracts thousands to Balloon Fiesta Park

  14-10-2023 20:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The rare annular solar eclipse made day 8 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta extra special for thousands of people in the crowd.The day started off with a drone show, and then balloons filled the sky as part of Mass Ascension. During the eclipse, balloon pilots took part in a special candle burn commemorating the event.Photos from day 8 of the Balloon Fiesta and the eclipse can be viewed below:New Mexico flag made of drones on day 8 of the Ballo
  
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• Alarms sound over high turnover among election workers

  14-10-2023 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  Experts are sounding alarms just over a year out from November 2024 that the presidential election could suffer from chaos and confusion after high turnover of local election officials and workers in key states. Threats and scrutiny often linked to false claims of voter fraud have contributed to a surge of local election officials leaving their posts in recent years. The exodus could mean understaffed and inexperienced teams are left to grapple with continued conspiracies and misinformation
  
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• NASA shows off samples from near-Earth asteroid delivered by spacecraft — and there's more to come

  14-10-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  HOUSTON (KTVX) — If you can get a scientist to say "wow," then you're in pretty impressive territory. According to NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid researchers, they've been saying "wow" quite a bit since their asteroid sample landed on Earth.This is only the beginning. They haven't even opened the canister with the actual asteroid sample yet, said Sample Analyst Dr. Daniel Glavin.“We picked the right asteroid, and we brought back the right samples," Glavin said. "This stuff is an astrobio
  
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• Nonstop spam calls? You probably live in one of these cities flooded by robocalls

  14-10-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Sick of getting calls from random numbers? You're not alone. There were more than 4.3 billion robocalls in September 2023, new data shows.YouMail, a blocking service that tracks the volume of robocalls, said that amount was a 15.9% drop compared to the month before. But that's hardly consolation for the residents of predominantly Southern cities still being pestered by the relentless phone calls.
  While big cities like Atlanta, Dallas, and Chicago get the most robocalls overall,
  
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• Green Flag goes up on Day 8 of Balloon Fiesta

  14-10-2023 14:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The green flag is flying for Day 8 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The annular solar eclipse is set to begin at 9:13 a.m. and concludes at 12:09 p.m. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta prime location for ‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipseKRQE Meteorologist Joshua Redwine says that high clouds are moving across the state Saturday, however, the skies should be clear during the eclipse. Once the moon moves in front of the sun,
  
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• 'Love locks' are graffiti and pose danger, National Park officials say

  14-10-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (KRON) - Some people demonstrate their love for their significant other by leaving a padlock - or a "love lock" - on a fence. The National Park Service says you should not do that.
  "Love is strong, but it is not as strong as our bolt cutters," the NPS said.According to the NPS, love locks are a form of graffiti and are considered littering.People who leave love locks also often carve the couple's initials into the lock before throwing the key away. This is where danger can lie, the Grand Canyon
  
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• Clearing skies for Balloon Fiesta and Eclipse

  14-10-2023 13:21 via krqe.com
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - It's the last weekend of Balloon Fiesta and quiet weather will bring green flags for the final two days. High clouds are moving across the state this morning, but will clear out during the solar eclipse.Winds are light this morning, meaning Mass Ascension should be a go with a potential box pattern setting up once again. Some high, cirrus clouds are passing across the state this morning during the Annular Solar Eclipse. These should clear out of the Albuquerque area right in
  
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• Friday Night Football 2023 – Week 9

  14-10-2023 07:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – High school football is in the final stretch and the regular season is winding down. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights from the 9th week of Friday Night Football.Life of an Athlete Game of the WeekDistrict 4-5A rivals Artesia and Roswell met up at the Wool Bowl on Friday, extending the state's longest lasting rivalry that dates back to 1912. Roswell entered the night leading the all-time series and added to it with a 29-8 win.Farmington: 28 vs San
  
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• New Mexico United punches their ticket to the postseason

  14-10-2023 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United punched their ticket to the postseason Friday night with a 4-1 victory over Memphis 401 FC. Harry Swartz got the scoring started early in the game when he converted a goal from the back post after a corner kick. Zico Bailey followed with a goal in the 13th minute, making it 2-0. That was also the score at the break. Greg Hurst scored the next two goals for United in the 61st and 71st minute.House, Mashburn named preseason all-conference, UN
  
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• Light winds continue for Balloon Fiesta with clouds clearing for the solar eclipse

  14-10-2023 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  Quiet weather will bring green flags for the rest of this year's Balloon Fiesta. High clouds will move in Saturday morning, but will clear out during the solar eclipse.
  After a windy last couple of days, winds have remained light all day for most of New Mexico Friday. High temperatures were cooler than average across the state thanks to Thursday's cold front, with another round of chilly and cold temperatures by Saturday morning.
  Winds will stay light for Saturday morning’s Mass Ascension
  
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• Teen charged with murder after Alamogordo park shooting

  14-10-2023 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Police Department is investigating a shooting at a park Friday afternoon. The incident killed one person and injured two others.Officers were sent just before 3:45 p.m. to the area of Charlotte and Oregon about gunshots. There they found one person who had been shot. Other victims also showed up at the hospital. Judges rules Oñate statue protest shooter will stay behind bars until trialAccording to police, a 17-year-old male has been charged
  
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• Alamogordo Police investigating shooting at park

  14-10-2023 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Alamogordo Police Department is investigating a shooting at a park Friday afternoon. Officers were sent just before 3:45 p.m. to the area of Charlotte and Oregon about gunshots. There they found one person who had been shot. Other victims also showed up to the hospital though police did not specify how many arrived or their injuries. Judges rules Oñate statue protest shooter will stay behind bars until trialThe Otero County Sheriff's Office detained a s
  
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• U.S. condemns Hamas, vows support to defeat terror group

  14-10-2023 06:02 via krqe.com
  WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – United States officials are condemning Hamas and say the U.S. will help Israel defeat the terrorist organization -- stating innocent Israelis and innocent Palestinians are being terrorized by the group.U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Israel Friday and said the U.S. will do everything it can to help Israel defeat Hamas.“The deliberate cruelty of Hamas vividly reminds me of Isis -- bloodthirsty, fanatic and hateful,” Secretary Austin said.&ld
  
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• ABQ Biopark welcomes Malayan Tiger to new Asia exhibit

  14-10-2023 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The long-awaited Asia exhibit at the ABQ Biopark is now open, and along with new habitats, there are also new faces. That includes Arya the Malayan Tiger whose species is critically endangered. Just 150 of these tigers are left in the wild. ABQ BioPark hosting sensory friendly night at the aquariumZoo staff said Arya has been adjusting well since coming to Albuquerque from a zoo in Lufkin, Texas. "Eventually she will even be able to explore other flex habita
  
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• Albuquerque Police requiring alarms to be registered to receive response

  14-10-2023 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said it will now only respond to alarm calls at locations that have registered and received a permit through the False Alarm Reduction Unit. Residential and non-residential alarm systems can be registered with a $25 annual fee. Alarm companies can register for a $125 annual fee. The department said the change in response will allow officers to respond to high-priority calls instead of false alarms. Woman dead after overnight
  
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• Newcomb man charged with assaulting two federal officers

  14-10-2023 05:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Kenneth Lee Begay, 59, has been charged with two counts of assault upon a federal officer inflicting bodily injury and one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. According to investigators, Begay assaulted two officers with the Navajo Nation Police Department on June 4 of this year. Repeat offender arrested in Albuquerque again on federal arrest warrantThe two were trying to arrest Begay following threats made toward tribal officials during a chapter-
  
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• New Mexico Senator talks with "Game of Thrones" author on use of AI

  14-10-2023 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Artificial intelligence has been the center of debate and one of the issues causing actors to strike. Friday, United States Senator Martin Heinrich sat down with "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin in Santa Fe, to come up with ideas for new laws. "You can't turn back technology, but you can control technology. I mean, AI has to be relegated to being a tool that writers and artists can use and not a replacement for writers and artist,” said Martin.
  
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• Experts speak on what to expect for the solar eclipse in Albuquerque

  14-10-2023 03:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People will be looking up to the skies for an annular solar eclipse. It's a rare phenomenon that will take another 375 years to happen over Albuquerque again. For just a few minutes over the Land of Enchantment Saturday, experts say Albuquerque will be a prime place to see the annular eclipse. The site should look like a "Ring of Fire" when the moon is covering most of the sun. "What else are you going to experience around that, is that things
  
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• Paving project prompts lane closures on I-40 in the East Mountains

  14-10-2023 03:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Drivers along I-40 through the East Mountains can expect a couple of days of delays. The state Department of Transportation will be paving the stretch near the Tijeras exit. New Mexico left out of hydrogen hub fundingWestbound I-40 will be down to one lane on Sunday then the work will switch to the eastbound interstate on Monday. The closures will be in place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  
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• Albuquerque father investigated in connection to infant's death

  14-10-2023 03:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a father in connection to the death of his infant daughter. Investigators believe Lawrence Gbaldon was supposed to be caring for his six-month-old twin daughters in July at a motel near Coors and I-40 where he was keeping guns and fentanyl.Albuquerque man charged with murder, claims he was blackmailedWhen one of the girls was found dead, the other tested positive for drugs. The twins' mother, Gloria Tesillo,
  
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• Judges rules Oñate statue protest shooter will stay behind bars until trial

  14-10-2023 02:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Will the man facing charges for a shooting at a Juan de Oñate statue protest go to trial? That's a decision a Rio Arriba County District Court Judge faced Friday. Ryan Martinez is accused of shooting one protestor and pointing a gun at another outside of the Rio Arriba County Complex two weeks ago, then taking off from the scene.
  Cell phone video taken at the Oñate statue protest on September 28th shows the moments before 23-year-old Ryan Martinez pul
  
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• State hopes to make renewable energy more accessible for New Mexicans

  14-10-2023 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new center is promising to make renewable energy resources more accessible to low-income families. Friday, the governor announced the establishment of a nonprofit, created to finance solar projects and more for New Mexicans. "New Mexico is the cheapest place in America for solar, great unless you're one of those consumers who doesn't have access to that," says Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. New Mexico is hoping to expand that access and fund o
  
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• VIDEO: Man accused of killing Muslim men wants police interview thrown out

  14-10-2023 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He is charged with killing three Muslim men in Albuquerque last year. Muhammad Syed's defense attorney is now asking a judge to throw out the statements he made to police after his arrest arguing Syed wasn't fully read his Miranda Rights. So will the police interview KRQE obtained be allowed in court? KRQE Investigates shows what the accused killer told detectives.Continuing coverage:
  August 4: Police: 3 separate murders of Muslim men in Albuquerque cou
  
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• Green flags expected for the rest of Balloon Fiesta with clearing skies for the solar eclipse

  14-10-2023 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Quiet weather will bring green flags for the rest of this year's Balloon Fiesta. High clouds will move in Saturday morning, but will clear out during the solar eclipse.
  After a windy last couple of days, the winds relaxed last night and gave way to a beautiful Special Shapes Rodeo and Mass Ascension Friday morning. Temperatures this morning were cold, with parts of the state seeing their first freeze of the season. Albuquerque dropped into the 30s for the first time since late April. Winds have
  
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• Bernalillo County DA meets with local retail workers to reduce retail crime in metro

  14-10-2023 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Horrendous." That's how the Bernalillo District Attorney, Sam Bregman, describes the continued level of retail crime in Albuquerque. As more big-box stores close up shop, the DA is promising "swift" consequences for suspects facing charges. "It's always frustrating, disappointing that you hear that a store or business that is well-liked in a neighborhood is leaving," Bregman said.The DA's comment comes after a recent meeting with rank-and-file workers at Ta
  
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