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• Randy Granger concert coming to White Sands National Park

  21-10-2023 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – A concert is coming to White Sands National Park. It's in honor of Native American Heritage Month.The concert will feature Las Cruces artist Randy Granger. He'll perform during the October Full Moon Night program on October 29. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Entrance fees apply, but the concert is free.Learn more about the Full Moon Night here.
  
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• 'Suspicious backpack' found during bomb threat response, ABQ Police say

  21-10-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque authorities responded to a bomb threat on Saturday.According to the police, the Bomb Unit responded to the area near 529 Jefferson Street NE around 12 p.m. Lomas and Jefferson traffic lanes were shut down but later reopened. Albuquerque Police increase patrols at places of worship amid turmoil in IsraelOfficials said the threat was made to the Adet Yeshua Messianic Synagogue after someone called about leaving a bomb there. Police found a "suspici
  
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• No bomb found during threat response, ABQ Police Dept. says

  21-10-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque authorities responded to a bomb threat on Saturday.According to the police, the Bomb Unit responded to the area near 529 Jefferson Street NE around 12 p.m. Lomas and Jefferson traffic lanes were shut down but later reopened. Albuquerque Police increase patrols at places of worship amid turmoil in IsraelOfficials said the threat was made to the Adet Yeshua Messianic Synagogue after someone called a crisis hotline, stating they had a bomb at the lo
  
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• Bomb threat reported near Albuquerque synagogue

  21-10-2023 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque authorities are responding to a bomb threat on Saturday.According to the police, the Bomb Unit is responding to the area near 529 Jefferson Street NE. Lomas and Jefferson traffic lanes in the area are shut down.
  The location of the threat is listed as a local synagogue.
  
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• Geico to lay off 6% of workforce nationwide, internal letter confirms

  21-10-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Geico is cutting its total workforce by 6%, laying off roughly 2,000 of its employees as of Thursday, according to a letter from the auto insurance company's CEO."This very difficult decision was not taken lightly. We recognize we’re saying goodbye to beloved colleagues and friends, and as a leadership team we are committed to supporting those affected in the days ahead," CEO Todd Combs wrote in the letter, which was obtained by Nexstar's WIVB.
  Combs said he ho
  
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• Taco Bell testing new chicken nuggets in 1 city

  21-10-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  (WXIN/NEXSTAR) – The powers that be at Taco Bell have chosen one city — and one city only — as the testing ground for a new chicken item.Customers in Minneapolis are the first (and currently only) in the nation with the option to order Taco Bell's new Crispy Chicken Nuggets, according to a menu update shared by Taco Bell last week.The white-meat nuggets, which are marinated in jalapeno-spiced buttermilk before being breaded and fried, are served with a choice of two sauces: a s
  
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• More potential record breaking heat through the weekend

  21-10-2023 15:37 via krqe.com
  
  Cloud coverage has increased across the southern half of New Mexico overnight, but record and near-record warmth will still be possible through weekend. A storm early next week will bring cooler temperatures and widespread rain chances.Changes will arrive Monday night as a cold front moves through New Mexico. Widespread rain chances will finally be back in the cards for us as we head through the middle of the week, however intensity and and location are still a bit questionable due to models not
  
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• Watch: Homeowner fires at armed would-be intruders who claimed to be police

  21-10-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (Credit: Auburn WA Police Dept via Storyful)Storyful -- Police have released video footage showing when a homeowner in Auburn, Washington, shot at a group of would-be intruders who had identified themselves as police officers.In footage captured in the early hours on Thursday, three people armed with guns can be seen approaching the door of a house. One identifies himself as “Seattle Police.”Man wanted in killing of Maryland circuit court judgeThe three attempt to break down the door
  
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• 'Kids were banging on the windows': Chaotic Florida school bus incident caught on video

  21-10-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — An altercation at a bus stop led to early morning chaos for students and parents in Tampa, Florida. The Hillsborough School District said bad behavior by parents was to blame, but parents are blaming the bus driver.
  Parents of students at Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School contacted Nexstar's WFLA after witnessing a confrontation between a father and a bus driver at a bus stop before their children were dropped off at school.
  "He [the father] got on the bus because
  
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• Bullet goes through windshield, knocks off driver's glasses

  21-10-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A man is lucky to be alive after a bullet came through his windshield and knocked off his glasses while he was driving in Memphis Monday night.The victim told police he heard several gunshots and realized a bullet had come through his windshield.Driver's windshield hit by bullet on Poplar Avenue Monday night (submitted photos)The driver said he heard a very loud noise, noticed his glasses were gone, and ultimately saw the bullet hole.The victim drove to a nearby restauran
  
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• Friday Night Football 2023 – Week 10

  21-10-2023 07:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Only one week remains in the regular season and teams are beginning to claim district championships. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights from week 10 of Friday Night Football.Life of an Athlete Game of the WeekSandia and La Cueva met up in a pivotal district 2/5 matchup at Wilson Stadium. Both teams entered the night undefeated in district play, meaning the winner would have an edge for a district title. The Bears dominated from the start, and got a
  
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• New apartment complex designed for deaf community now open in Albuquerque

  21-10-2023 06:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new apartment complex opened its doors for the first time this week with a mission to help those who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing find a home that meets their needs. It's a new affordable housing option located off of Central Ave., called The PAH! Hiland Plaza and was built to offer low-cost, income-based housing."A place where they could call home," said Laurie Frappier, director of community relations for the Greater Albuquerque Housing Partne
  
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• Fall storm to bring rain and cooler temperatures next week

  21-10-2023 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  Record and near-record warmth will continue into the weekend. A storm early next week will bring cooler temperatures and widespread rain chances.
  Record warm temperatures returned to parts of New Mexico again Friday afternoon. This warm weather is going to stick around through the weekend. Temperatures will slowly cool off a degree or two each day this weekend and into Monday as the area of high pressure responsible for this heat moves southeast of the state.
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• New Mexican with family living in Palestine speaks about the war

  21-10-2023 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – News 13 spoke to a New Mexican who is Palestinian and shared what his family in Palestine is experiencing as war continues in the region. Jadd Mustafa said it is a tragic situation for all of those impacted by the Israel-Hamas conflict. "I'm sad for both sides and all the innocent lives that are going to be lost and have already been lost," said Mustafa. New Mexican living in Israel describes life as war continuesMost of his family lives in the West Bank, which is
  
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• New Mexican living in Israel describes life as war continues

  21-10-2023 05:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's been horrifying. That's how Rebecca Reinstein describes the surprise attack on Israel. The New Mexican, who now lives with her four children and husband in Israel, was not using her phone because it was Shabbat and a high holiday. Reinstein said rockets were flying into their area which is a small suburb outside Jerusalem. "I have three teenage boys who are very connected to social media and immediately began to tell us about the awful, awful massacre that hap
  
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• New Mexico Organized Crime Commission meets with Mexican officials

  21-10-2023 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The state's Organized Crime Commission met with officials from Mexico this week to evaluate ways they can combat human, drug, and gun trafficking from across the border. The crime commission attended a meeting in Sonora, Mexico with Governor Alfonso Durazo Montano and his security cabinet. State Police to begin traffic enforcement on I-25 starting MondayGovernor Durazo said that the city of Sonora is ready to team up with Mexico and tackle cross-border crime betwee
  
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• Group appeals ruling allowing enforcement of New Mexico governor's gun order

  21-10-2023 04:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – One of the groups suing Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham over her controversial gun order is challenging a judge's decision to let the order stand. Earlier this month, a judge ruled in favor of Governor Lujan Grisham allowing enforcement of her order prohibiting guns at Bernalillo County public parks and playgrounds. New Mexico doubled liability payouts over the last yearThe ruling denied a preliminary injunction that groups suing over the order were pushing for. On
  
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• State Police to begin traffic enforcement on I-25 starting Monday

  21-10-2023 04:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police will conduct traffic enforcement for multiple counties starting Monday as the holiday season starts to kick off. State Police will be on I-25 enforcing traffic regulations for San Miguel, Santa Fe, Sandoval, Bernalillo, Socorro, and Doña Ana Counties.Albuquerque Police cracking down on shoplifting through holiday seasonAccording to the release, the operation will focus on speeding, reckless driving, cars following too closely to one a
  
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• New Mexico high school penalized after controversial photo

  21-10-2023 04:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A southeast New Mexico high school football team is facing consequences after taking a local rivalry to a new level. A photo that's been making the rounds online shows that team with a vulgar phrase aimed at their rivals. "I think the actions of a few don't represent the team as a whole or the community as a whole," says Nathan Richard, Jal Athletic Director.  A photo posted online showing Eunice High School football players, is drawing reactions in
  
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• The steps leading up to putting shoes on kids for KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids

  21-10-2023 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids strives to make a major difference in the lives of Albuquerque children. Each year, KRQE Cares goes to Albuquerque Public School Title 1 schools and puts a pair of brand-new shoes on students. This year, over 3,000 students in APS Title 1 schools will receive a new pair of shoes and socks due to generous donations from KRQE viewers.Shoes for Kids is our largest initiative throughout the year. Since 2022, over 22,000 pairs of shoes have been put on children in need.
  
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• UNM South Campus expecting bustling development

  21-10-2023 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After years of dreams about building out a bustling ”stadium district” in the south University of New Mexico campus, they are now one step closer to their vision. UNM and the "Lobo Development Corp" have spent more time outlining promises for the land they own near the Sunport.  That vision for more shops, apartments, and eateries is finally getting some traction. "Build a Raisin' Canes store on Gibson, and that will be a star
  
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• New Mexico man accused of threatening Border Patrol agents online

  21-10-2023 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man is facing a federal investigation accused of trying to dig up details around the personal lives of Border Patrol agents.A new search warrant shows online messages offering to pay people for addresses, social media accounts, and more. The suspect hasn't been charged but he's accused of offering to pay up to $1K for information on agents.In a recent interview for KRQE Investigates, a border patrol agent spoke to the pressure facing agents
  
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• KRQE Cares gives shoes to kids in need at Jimmy Carter Middle School

  21-10-2023 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of Albuquerque students will soon have new shoes thanks to your generous donations. News 13 visited Jimmy Carter Middle School near Unser and Bluewater Friday afternoon as part of the KRQE Cares Shoes For Kids program. Thank you for your generous donations to KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids!Students hung out with our morning anchor Stephanie Chavez and each received a free book, socks, and tote bag along with a voucher for a brand-new pair of shoes. "This
  
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• Warm weather continues into the weekend

  21-10-2023 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Record and near-record warmth will continue into the weekend. A storm early next week will bring cooler temperatures and widespread rain chances.
  Record warm temperatures returned to parts of New Mexico again Friday afternoon. This warm weather is going to stick around through the weekend. Temperatures will slowly cool off a degree or two each day this weekend and into Monday as the area of high pressure responsible for this heat moves southeast of the state.
  Changes will arrive Monday night as
  
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• Playoff bound - previewing United's first round match

  21-10-2023 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just a few weeks ago, New Mexico United only had a seven percent chance of making the USL Championship playoffs. Now, the black and yellow is set to embark on the postseason. New Mexico United hitting the postseason on fireThe upcoming run in the playoffs comes after three consecutive wins, including a win-and-in victory in the regular season finale last week. Now, the 8th and bottom-seeded United will travel to top-ranked Sacramento Republic FC. It is a tea
  
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• Albuquerque Police cracking down on shoplifting through holiday season

  21-10-2023 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the holidays right around the corner, the Albuquerque Police Department said they are planning to carry their recent fight against retail theft through the holiday season. From now until the end of the holiday season, you should expect more APD officers here at Coronado Center and every other shopping center across the city, making sure fewer people are stealing and shoppers are safe.“This is a bold statement and we want to make sure the public kn
  
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• Rio Communities celebrates newly completed town hall

  21-10-2023 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The town of Rio Communities is celebrating ten years of being its own city with a grand opening of its newly completed town hall. Mayor Joshua Ramsell said the city's municipal offices make up only a small part of the new facility. Santa Fe National Forest planning prescribed fireThe emphasis, he said, is offering a space for residents to gather, host programs, and events in the community room and ballroom as well as pursue creative projects in the maker space. "If
  
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• Walgreens security guard arrested for attacking man with baton in Albuquerque

  21-10-2023 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Walgreens security guard was arrested on Wednesday after attacking a man with a baton. According to a criminal complaint, Martin Sandoval was working at the Walgreens near Central and Eubank when he approached two people outside. Albuquerque man accused of killing transgender woman will stay behind barsHe told them they were loitering and asked them to leave. Sandoval was told the two were waiting on a prescription and he left only to return a few minutes
  
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