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• US 380 in Chaves County to experience road work, delays

  22-10-2023 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- Closures are to be expected during road work near Roswell. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is working with Brasier Asphalt to repair US 380.The work will be done from milepost 156 to milepost 176 and starts Monday. Eastbound and westbound lane closures will take place with the use of a pilot car.
  The road work will be done during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day of the week.Trending News
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• City of Belen to unveil baby box

  22-10-2023 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Belen is unveiling its Safe Haven Baby Box on Tuesday.The boxes are designed for parents within 90 days of the child's birth to have the option to give up their child with no repercussions. Albuquerque food pantry sees fewer donations, may have to turn people awayIt is temperature-controlled and will give sufficient oxygen until authorities arrive.This will be the fourth baby box in New Mexico. It will be placed at the Belen Fire Station.
  
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• Traffic flow restored on eastbound I-40, cameras show

  22-10-2023 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A fatal crash impacted the interstate on Sunday.According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), a crash took place on eastbound I-40 near the 175 mile marker. One person died.After the crash, eastbound I-40 was closed at the Carnuel exit, but traffic cameras show a restored traffic flow as of 4:45 p.m. Sunday.
  
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• Fatal crash closes eastbound I-40 at mile marker 170: BCSO

  22-10-2023 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A fatal crash has impacted the interstate on Sunday.According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), a crash took place on eastbound I-40 near the 175 mile marker. One person died, and eastbound I-40 is closed at the Carnuel exit, which is around the 170 mile marker.Details are limited, but if more information is released, it will be added to this article.
  
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• One-hit wonders of the 2000s

  22-10-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - There were a lot of repeat-worthy hits throughout the 2000s, but many of the artists who made them only reached the charts once. Some during that decade spent years working in the studio and selling albums long before their records ever played on MTV or appeared on pop radio stations. Others were fortunate enough to find success beyond their most popular song.Some songs are even larger than the artist or band who brought them to life, becoming an inescapable earworm even as the music
  
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• House unveils plan for school funding, education savings accounts

  22-10-2023 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas House on Thursday filed its plan for increasing public school funding and establishing a program for subsidizing private education expenses, proposing a modest boost to baseline public school funding and money to help 25,000 students move out of the public school system.House Bill 1 by Killeen Republican Brad Buckley, the House Public Education Committee chair, would give teachers a one-time stipend of $4,000 and increase the base per-student funding by $30 -- from
  
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• Women claim singer Trey Songz drugged, sexually assaulted them

  22-10-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Two women have accused singer Trey Songz of sexually assaulting them at his California home in 2015, Nexstar's KLAS has learned.In a complaint filed in Los Angeles County on Wednesday, "Jane Doe A" and "Jane Doe B" claim they woke up to the singer, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, sexually assaulting them. Both women believe they were drugged the night before and described the singer as violent, aggressive and controlling during their visit to his Bell Ranch home, accord
  
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• Heat continues ahead of some cooler and wetter conditions through the workweek

  22-10-2023 15:27 via krqe.com
  
  We have another above average day in store across New Mexico in terms of temperatures, with the possibility of more record breaking heat. Mostly sunny skies along with southerly winds will aid in the climb of temperatures throughout the day.
  A few clouds have stuck with us across the southeastern portions of the state overnight but should slowly clear throughout the day today. As we head into the workweek, sunshine and warm temperatures stick with us through Monday.
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• 25 reportedly haunted places across America

  22-10-2023 14:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - If you already believe in ghosts, you might be apt to see them anywhere you look—or blame the unexplained on something of a supernatural sort rather than on solid science. But, there are some places in the United States where ghost sightings are so frequent, that you've got to wonder if they could really be haunted.Stacker researched some of the haunted tourist destinations across the country—ones that make for a spirited stay, whether you're seeking a paranormal exp
  
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• What is coffee badging? And what are managers doing about it?

  22-10-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- As more employers require their workers to return to the office in post-pandemic America, a quiet revolution is taking place.It's called “coffee badging,” and it looks something like this:An employee shows up at the office in the morning, maybe grabs a cup of coffee, openly schmoozes with co-workers, and then quietly slips out to work remotely for the rest of the day.“This is one trick employees are using to protest the end of remote work flexibility and those hybrid
  
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• New Mexico United's season ends in playoff defeat

  22-10-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2023 season has come to a close for the black and yellow. New Mexico United suffered a 1-0 defeat in the opening round of the playoffs to top ranked Sacramento Republic on Saturday night.It was an unusual season for United to say the least. New Mexico underwent a midseason coaching change, a massive roster overhaul, and was only given a seven percent chance to qualify for the postseason. Despite the adversity, United went out on a high note, winning thre
  
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• Albuquerque food pantry sees fewer donations, may have to turn people away

  22-10-2023 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the holidays right around the corner, and the price of food continuing to rise, one Albuquerque food could be in jeopardy of turning people away for the first time in its history.It’s not something they thought would ever happen. Health providers say AI chatbots could improve care. But research says some are perpetuating racism“We don't even like to think about that about closing our doors are turning people away,” said Patrick Moya wi
  
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• Lobos end Mountain West losing streak in dynamic fashion

  22-10-2023 05:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in over two years, the UNM football team has a league win. The Lobos ended their 14 game drought against Mountain West opponents with a 42-21 win against Hawaii on Saturday."You know, that was the main objective today," said Dylan Hopkins. "We finally got that conference win. So, really from here build up from that and give this team confidence."The Lobos were able to get off to a hot start on offense, as the cherry and silver found the en
  
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• Roswell worker killed while responding to water main break

  22-10-2023 04:55 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A worker with the City of Roswell had died following an incident at a water main break.Information is limited but according to the City, crews responded to the break, and at about 12:40 Saturday morning, something happened that caused the death of the worker. Man, child die after McKinley County crash: NMSPDetails about events leading up to the death have not been revealed.The City said OSHA is investigating.
  
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• BCSO: 4 injured in NW Albuquerque shooting

  22-10-2023 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A shooting left multiple injured in northwest Albuquerque sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning.According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, four people were injured in the shooting that happened on Alegria near Irving and Unser. Report: Nearly 100,000 unenrolled from Medicaid, those still enrolled may face challengesAuthorities have not identified any suspects.
  
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• BCSO: 4 injured after NW Albuquerque shooting

  22-10-2023 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- A shooting injured one person in northwest Albuquerque sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning.
  According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, four people were hurt after an incident that happened on Alegria near Irving and Unser.Officials said three of those people were hit by a vehicle, and one person was hit by gunfire.Report: Nearly 100,000 unenrolled from Medicaid, those still enrolled may face challengesAuthorities have not identified
  
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• High school football Saturday highlights – Week 10

  22-10-2023 04:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 10th week of high school football in New Mexico wrapped up on Saturday. Here is a look at some of the scores and highlights.Farmington: 40 vs Eldorado: 44Silver: 46 vs St. Pius X: 0Ruidoso: 35 vs Hope Christian: 28Ramah: 67 vs Chesterton Academy: 21Albuquerque High: 28 vs Santa Fe: 12
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of murder after girlfriend's death

  22-10-2023 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is facing a murder charge following the death of his girlfriend.According to a criminal complaint, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office deputies were sent to an area on Atrisco Vista in northwest Albuquerque.Trending News
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• Man, child die after McKinley County crash: NMSP

  22-10-2023 03:28 via krqe.com
  
  MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people have died after a crash, according to New Mexico State Police (NMSP). The crash took place on US Highway 491 on Thursday.Authorities believe Charles Lane, 64, of Aztec, was driving north near milepost 34 when his pickup truck left the lane and crashed into a vehicle on the shoulder. Authorities don't know why his vehicle left the roadway. New Mexican living in Israel describes life as war continuesA two-year-old in the truck was killed and pro
  
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• Local Alzheimer's walk fundraises for awareness, cure research

  22-10-2023 03:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, people walked to find a cure for one of the most common degenerative diseases.The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico's biggest fundraiser of the year, not only bringing awareness to the cause, but showing people the research the organization is funding.People participating in the walk, decked out in purple and carrying different colored flowers that all represent something different.The goal of the walk is to se
  
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• Don's Paperback Book Exchange gives free books to kids

  22-10-2023 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Don's Paperback Book Exchange gave kids in Albuquerque a chance to stock up on some books for the school year in their last "free books for kids" event of the season.Kids under the age of 18 were invited to dress up this Halloween season and get some free books on Saturday. Randy Granger concert coming to White Sands National ParkThe owner of the bookstore said they've been doing this event for 10 years, and it's a great way to get books straight into t
  
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• Phase 2 of Bernalillo County art project completed

  22-10-2023 02:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You'll notice new art around Bernalillo County. They finished phase two of the Outposts Public Art Project.They celebrated five new art sculptures along the north end of the Alameda Drain Trail near Paseo del Norte and Second Street by doing a public art dedication ceremony. Report: Nearly 100,000 unenrolled from Medicaid, those still enrolled may face challengesThe concept of the project is to explore the diversity of landscapes and communities in the
  
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• Summer-like weather sticks around into the beginning of the week

  22-10-2023 02:02 via krqe.com
  
  We saw more record breaking heat across the state today with some cloud coverage across the southern half of New Mexico. Heading through the rest of the weekend, sunshine and above average temperatures continue to dominate the forecast.Looking ahead to the workweek, sunny and warm conditions will be with us Monday but, some changes move in quickly Monday night. Cooler temperatures and rain chances increase as we head through the middle of the week. Fall-like weather will finally be abundant acro
  
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• Visitors tour New Mexico atomic site in likely record attendance fueled by 'Oppenheimer' fanfare

  22-10-2023 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. (AP) — Visitors lined up Saturday to tour the southern New Mexico site where the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated in what officials believe could be a record turnout amid ongoing fanfare surrounding Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film, “Oppenheimer.”Thousands of visitors are expected at the Trinity Site, a designated National Historic Landmark that's usually closed to the public because of its proximity to the impact zone for
  
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