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• Cold weather continues into Halloween

  30-10-2023 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  Cold air will continue across New Mexico through Halloween. A slow warming trend will begin Tuesday though and continue into the upcoming weekend.
  This weekend's cold front brought widespread freezing temperatures across New Mexico Monday morning. It also brought Albuquerque its first freeze of the season this morning. Temperatures this afternoon have stayed anywhere from 15° to 30°+ cooler than average with high temperatures only climbing into the 40s for most of the state. Temperatures
  
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• Jury convicts man of running over person at Coronado Park in 2020

  30-10-2023 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury on Monday convicted Jeremy Garcia for running over a man at an Albuquerque park in 2020.Garcia was convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the death of Carlos Moody. Police said Garcia drove his truck onto the grass at Coronado Park, stopped at a picnic table where he got out, and started arguing with Moody.Story continues below
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• Man sentenced for killing his five-year-old stepdaughter in 2019

  30-10-2023 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – The man who admitted to killing his five-year-old stepdaughter, Renezmae Calzada, in 2019 has been sentenced. Malcolm Torres will spend the next 35 years in prison.The body of five-year-old Renezmae was found in the Rio Grande on the Santa Clara Pueblo three days after she was reported missing in September 2019. Her disappearance sparked an Amber Alert and had many community members searching for the young girl. While many in the community searched for R
  
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• Xcel planning to add needed power capacity in New Mexico

  30-10-2023 23:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A surge in demand across power-hungry southeast New Mexico has the electric utility there trying to keep up. In the next seven years, Xcel Energy now estimates it will have to roughly double its energy production in the area. “We'll need approximately 5 to 10 gigawatts of new generation on the system by the end of this decade,” said Regional Vice President of Planning and Policy for Xcel Energy in Texas and New Mexico, Zoe Lees.Xcel Energy is looking to add
  
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• New state tourism grant program to give $2 million to communities around New Mexico

  30-10-2023 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's Tourism Department is giving out nearly two million dollars to communities around the state to help take care of and improve local tourist attractions. 'Destination Forward' is the New Mexico Tourism Department's newest grant program which just got underway this summer.
  "This program was inspired because here at the New Mexico Tourism Department we believe that our job is more than destination promotion; it is destination stewardship," said Cody Johnso
  
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• Albuquerque police rely on civilian crash investigators to free up officers

  30-10-2023 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fatal traffic crashes can take a lot of time to investigate. Now, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is using civilian investigators to help out.“We’re using specialized civilians to support police, freeing up sworn officers to focus on enforcing the rules of the road,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a press release. “Everyone deserves to get safely from point 'a' to point 'b' when traveling around town, and APD is innovating to make o
  
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• Spirit Stick 2023 – Week 12

  30-10-2023 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out New Mexico Ford Dealers Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Mondays at 4 p.m. through Friday at noon to crown that week’s winner.You can vote on
  
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• New Mexico Congressman unveils bills to tackle immigration, border issues

  30-10-2023 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez has unveiled a slate of bills on immigration and border issues. One bill allows immigrants who work in healthcare, education, energy production, or other "critical" industries to apply for temporary legal status. Another bill would add harsher sentences for trafficking children. The third sets aside funds to add smart technology and staff at ports of entry. U.S. Department of Justice looking to pull out of some Albuquerque consen
  
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• Southwest Airlines expects to be fined after December's travel meltdown

  30-10-2023 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Southwest Airlines stated in a recent filing that they are expecting fines from government agencies as a result of the company's December 2022 travel meltdown. In the last week of December, Southwest alone canceled over 14,000 flights, according to the Department of Transportation's Air Travel Consumer Report.According to the filing, the Department of Transportation (DOT) says Southwest Airlines "failed to provide adequate customer service assistance, prompt f
  
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• Biopark renames part of new Asia exhibit after long-time Albuquerque city leader

  30-10-2023 21:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city has dedicated part of the ABQ Biopark's new Asia exhibit after longtime civic leader Lawrence Rael. The zoo has rebranded the elephant viewing area as the Lawrence Rael Pavilion. Rael, who currently serves as Albuquerque's Chief Administrative Officer, is retiring from city government after nearly 40 years. KRQE visits ‘Boo at the Zoo’ at BioParkHe has had his hand in several projects including the Biopark. He urged others to step up to
  
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• Pharmacists prescribe another round of US protests to highlight working conditions

  30-10-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  Drugstore workers around the country started calling in sick Monday to highlight a lack of support from their employers, protest organizers said.The extent and impact of the demonstration, which is planned until Wednesday, were not clear as of Monday afternoon.
  Pharmacists and technicians for dozens of drugstores had called in sick as of midday, said Lannie Duong, a pharmacist who is helping to organize the protest. She said organizers estimate that “at least hundreds” of pharmacists
  
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• Bernalillo County spending $5.2M to purchase building for senior housing

  30-10-2023 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is spending $5.2M to purchase the Anthea @ The Granite building on Fourth Street for a new senior affordable housing project. The county is using American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase the building. Attendance at 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta reaches record high, surpasses pre-pandemic levelsIt originally opened in 2015 intending to be the first-ever luxury extended-stay hotel in the Albuquerque area. The hotel was aimed
  
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• Trial begins for Albuquerque acupuncturist charged with rape

  30-10-2023 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial for Dr. Megumi Hirayama, an acupuncturist charged with raping a patient, is now underway. Police arrested Dr. Hirayama nearly five years ago after a woman came forward saying he sexually assaulted her during an August 2018 appointment. After the allegations surfaced, other women came forward with similar claims.Albuquerque Police issues 33 citations during its street racing operationThe trial is scheduled for four days.
  
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• An animated rock is advocating for safe visits to public lands in New Mexico

  30-10-2023 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A nationwide campaign helping educate outdoor visitors on safety and responsibility is now reaching into New Mexico. And it's spokesperson is a rock named "Spokespebble."The video campaign reminds outdoor visitors how to prepare for visits to National Conservation Lands. The campaign is part of a partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division, the Conservation Lands Foundation, and others focused on protec
  
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• Goodwill employees in Wisconsin find 'live cluster bomblet' among donated items

  30-10-2023 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Police in Janesville, Wisconsin, have yet to identify the person responsible for including a live explosive device in their donation to a local Goodwill outlet.Police were called to the Goodwill Store and Donation Center in Janesville on Friday at 11 a.m., after employees discovered ammunition and a "military grade" explosive device while organizing donated items, according to an alert issued by police.Amid the investigation, officials evacuated nearby businesses
  
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• Attendance at 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta surpasses pre-pandemic levels

  30-10-2023 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Attendance at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to the official numbers released on Monday.The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was held Oct. 7-15 and attracted an estimated 968,516 visitors to Balloon Fiesta Park.
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• Attendance at 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta reaches record high, surpasses pre-pandemic levels

  30-10-2023 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Attendance at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta reached a record high and surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to the official numbers released on Monday.The 51st Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was held Oct. 7-15 and attracted an estimated 968,516 visitors to Balloon Fiesta Park. The last time attendance was over 900,000 was in 2015, with 955,703 estimated visitors.Balloon Fiesta Attendance Since 2005:YearAttendance2023968,
  
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• How people honor Dia de los Muertos

  30-10-2023 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — If you've ever seen the movie Coco you may have an idea about the significance of Dia De Los Muertos. While the movie does a good job of depicting the colors and sentiment behind the celebration, Dia De Los Muertos has a deeper cultural and spiritual tie to many Hispanic families.Dia De Los Muertos is a week-long celebration where families honor their ancestors and dead loved ones. It is a celebration of life and death. The significance of the week-long rit
  
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• 'Friends' casting director: 'I know a different side of Matthew'

  30-10-2023 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — In an exclusive interview, Leslie Litt, casting director for the iconic TV show "Friends" and a close friend of the late Matthew Perry, opened up about her deep connection with the beloved actor. Litt, who joined “NewsNation Prime,” couldn't hide her emotions as she reminisced about her long-standing professional and personal relationship with Perry. Litt revealed a side of the actor that few had the privilege to see. “I know Matthew in a very dif
  
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• Navy ship made with World Trade Center steel in NYC for Veteran's Day

  30-10-2023 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The USS New York, forged from steel salvaged from the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, is returning to New York City in honor of Veterans Day.
  Named in memory of the victims of the terror attacks, the vessel's motto is “Strength Forged through Sacrifice, Never Forget," according to Military.com.The amphibious transport dock ship will participate in New York City's annual Veterans Day celebrations from Nov. 8-12. Ailing veteran gets wish to see B
  
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• Free 'AG Day' coming to NMSU November 4

  30-10-2023 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Food, family, agriculture, and football are all coming together before the New Mexico State University (NMSU) football game on November 4. A free street festival-type event, AG Day, will offer educational activities leading up to the 4:00 p.m. game.“Agriculture is a large part of New Mexico culture,” New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte said in a press release. “AG Day is a great way to come see what is new in the industry and
  
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• Halloween weather: Maps show who will see snow, rain or sunshine

  30-10-2023 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – While Wisconsin kids could find themselves trudging through snow to trick or treat on Halloween this year, kids in Florida may need to slather on sunscreen first.
  The weather on Tuesday is all over the place, depending on where you live. Freeze warnings were in place Monday morning across the Southwest and Midwest, but the frigid weather is set to move further north by Tuesday. Halloween 2023 events in New MexicoAn outlook map released Monday by the National Weather Service sho
  
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• Education Department withholding payment to student loan servicer after billing statement errors

  30-10-2023 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Department of Education announced on Monday it is withholding millions of dollars in payment to the student loan servicer Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) over billing statement errors it made. The department said MOHELA “failed to meet its basic obligation” of getting the statements out in a reasonable timeframe, resulting in 2.5 million borrowers getting late statements. Some of the borrowers only got their bill days before their payment was
  
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• New Mexico doles out nearly $500k to help 6 companies train new employees

  30-10-2023 17:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Economic Development Department approved a new round of awards that will help companies train new, and in some cases, current employees.The awards were distributed through the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) and went to six companies, with five proposing to expand through job training efforts and one planning to train an incumbent worker through JTIP’s Step-Up program.Trending News
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• New Mexico coal communities getting $2.4 million for revitalization

  30-10-2023 17:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, communities around the country are getting funding to transition away from legacy coal mining. New Mexico will get over $2.4 million.The federal funding is aimed at providing jobs in communities with now-abandoned coal mines. For example, the funds can support reclamation work like land stabilization or water quality treatment. New Mexico receives award for mine reclamation work“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (
  
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• New Kids On the Block to play Albuquerque in 2024

  30-10-2023 17:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Even though we are starting to bundle up at the end of October, it doesn't mean we can't look forward to next summer. The New Kids On the Block (NKOTB) have announced they will hit the road in 2024 and Albuquerque is on the schedule. What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2024?The Magic Summer 2024 Tour will have 46 dates and feature Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff as special guests. The tour's name is inspired by NKOTB's 1990 tour of the same name.The tour
  
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• Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in Old Town

  30-10-2023 17:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Old Town is celebrating Dia de los Muertos multiple days this week. All week there will be activities, art and music.
  From Oct 28-Nov 5 there are myriads of daily activities for all ages painting, paper folding, and more. There will be roving music and food carts dotting the greater Old Town area. There will also be ropes of paper marigolds strung up around Old Town. Also, 24 of the shops will have ofrendas (altars) where those who have lost a loved one can
  
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• Purple Heart to be awarded 70 years after missile attack

  30-10-2023 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  LEAKESVILLE, Miss. (WKRG) -- An Army Veteran from Greene County Mississippi is getting a Purple Heart more than 70 years after being wounded during the Korean War. It’s a big honor and one final send-off for this family’s late father. This Purple Heart will be presented just before Veterans Day, posthumously to the family of Army veteran Rawleigh Bradley.Bradley was injured in a missile attack in Korea in 1950.His daughter Pamela Anderson says she was talking with a friend about her
  
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• Halloween weekend shootings across US leave at least 11 dead, scores injured

  30-10-2023 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Shootings across the U.S. over the weekend before Halloween have left at least 11 people dead and more than 70 injured, authorities said.The deaths between Friday and Sunday included two in Tampa, Florida, three in Texarkana, Texas, and two each in Dodge City, Kansas; San Antonio, Texas; and Mansfield, Ohio, according to police. Many involved altercations arising from Halloween celebrations, including the mass shooting in Tampa's Ybor City section early Sunday a
  
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• Matthew Perry had repeatedly called this movie his 'best': Have you seen it?

  30-10-2023 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Fans of the late Matthew Perry are finding solace in some of his most memorable performances, with many pointing to his comedic work on “Friends” as bringing them joy in the days after his death.Perry, 54, had always remained proud of his role in the iconic sitcom. But when it comes to his entire body of work, the actor has — on multiple occasions — singled out one film as being his “best.”Just a few seasons after “Friends” debute
  
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• New Mexico tribal territories getting nearly $5 million for home weatherization

  30-10-2023 17:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) has approved nearly $5 million in funding to improve low-income households. The funds will flow through community-based nonprofits to weatherize homes.The Central New Mexico Housing Coalition will get $2.5 million to help weatherize homes. And the Red Feather Development Group will get a similar amount. A total of about 360 homes will get upgrades with the combined funding, MFA says. Chimayo gets two mobil
  
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• Several Motor Vehicle Division locations in New Mexico experience technical issues

  30-10-2023 17:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Several Motor Vehicle Division locations in New Mexico are experiencing technical issues on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.An MVD spokesperson said internet services are out at three state offices: Espanola, Ruidoso and Truth or Consequences, and seven municipal offices: Chama, Cuba, Corona, Hobbs, Jal, Loving and Sunland Park.Trending News
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• Tarantula causes crash in Death Valley; motorcyclist hospitalized

  30-10-2023 16:16 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A tarantula crossing the highway in Death Valley National Park caused a crash that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital, according to the National Park Service.
  On Saturday afternoon, a couple was driving on California State Route 190 when they suddenly hit the brakes to avoid hitting a tarantula crossing the road. A 24-year-old motorcyclist then crashed into the back of the couple's camper van, according to NPS.
  The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital in Pahrump, Nevada. His
  
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• Pecos man calls police, admits to shooting his brother

  30-10-2023 15:56 via krqe.com
  
  PECOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Pecos man called the New Mexico State Police on Thursday, October 26, to admit to shooting and killing his brother. 45-year-old Calvin Quintana has now been arrested on charges of second-degree murder for the homicide of 42-year-old Gabriel Quintana.According to police, the brothers had a "verbal altercation" early Thursday morning. Police say Gabriel Quintana tried to enter Calvin Quintana's residence on Pondarosa Lane and threw rocks at Calvin Quintana's car w
  
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• Free 'Brain Builders Speaker Series' focuses on brain development of infants, toddlers

  30-10-2023 15:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The First Born® Program is a local organization dedicated to providing resources and support to families and early childhood professionals across New Mexico.
  The program recently announced their upcoming 2023-2024 Brain Builder Speaker Series. The series, presented by the Early Childhood Center of Excellence and sponsored by the Brindle Foundation, will focus on the brain development of infants and toddlers. The series will take place from October 2023 t
  
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• Albuquerque Police issues 33 citations during its street racing operation

  30-10-2023 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department's DWI Section conducted an anti-street racing operation Friday night.During the operation, units issued 33 citations, 15 of which were for spectating an illegal street race, disabled two vehicles, towed two vehicles, and responded to three calls for service in reference to street racing. Efforts made to crackdown on street racing in AlbuquerqueAPD did not say where its units responded during the operation.
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• WATCH: Diver waves to manatee in close encounter

  30-10-2023 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) -- When diver James Preslick saw a dark, shadowy figure moving closer towards him in the water Sunday morning, it turned out to be something he didn't expect."I expected a shark or stingray, but not a manatee this time of the year," Preslick told Nexstar's WFLA.
  While diving off Florida's Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island around 11 a.m., Preslick was greeted by the curious manatee. The encounter was captured by Preslick, who could be seen waving at the manatee once he r
  
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• FDA warns consumers to stop using dozens of over-the-counter eye drops

  30-10-2023 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products from multiple major brands due to the risk of eye infections that may lead to vision loss or blindness.The FDA first posted the warning Friday, explaining that officials had already urged the manufacturer to recall the affected products days before. The move came "after agency investigators found insanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility and positive bacterial te
  
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• General Motors and UAW reach tentative agreement, possibly ending strike

  30-10-2023 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  DETROIT (AP) — General Motors and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative contract agreement that could end a six-week-old strike against Detroit automakers, a person briefed on the deal said Monday.The deal follows the pattern set with Ford last week and Jeep maker Stellantis over the weekend.The deals will last four years and eight months and include 25% general pay raises and cost of living adjustments. Combined they bring the wage increase to over 30% over the life of th
  
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• 'I don't want to hurt you': Florida man uses extensive note to rob CVS pharmacy of drugs

  30-10-2023 14:48 via krqe.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A 23-year-old faces several charges after he used a detailed note to rob a Florida CVS pharmacy of various drugs.
  The incident happened around 6 p.m. on Oct. 20, according to the Orlando Police Department.
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  Pharmacy employees told police that the suspect, identified as Thomas Mues, 23, handed them a note indicating he had a gun and "would shoot … if he was not provided the pills listed." Cocaine found in Española Sonic Drive-i
  
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• UNM Women's Basketball battles back in 60-45 win on Sunday

  30-10-2023 14:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM Women's Basketball team wrapped up its exhibition schedule on Sunday with a 60-45 victory over Adams State. The Lobos got off to a slow start, as Adams State went on a 10-oh run and UNM trailed 12-6 at the end of the 1st qtr.High school soccer – state tournament bracketsUNM got a spark from Sandia graduate, Viane Cumber though, she helped drive the Lobos back into this game, finishing with a game high of 16-points. The Lobos tied the game at 24
  
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• A couple from Hobbs celebrates 70 years of marriage

  30-10-2023 14:23 via krqe.com
  
  HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico couple is celebrating their platinum anniversary. After 70- years together the Lankford’s are proving that young love can last a lifetime.John and Addie “Peepsie” Lankford have been by each other’s side for the past 70 years. They were just teens when they met through a mutual friend. Proving that age is just a number, in October 1953 the couple said “I Do” they’ve never looked back.Trending News
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Pet store burglary, New Research, Cold day, Deadly shooting, Día de los Muertos

  30-10-2023 14:16 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  ‘Wobbly Tire Bandit’ suspect accused of using his children to commit crimesMan arrested for robbing Albuquerque Circle K with ‘sawed-off shotgun’Local pets show off costumes at Howl and Growl eventHigh school soccer – state tournament bracketsWinner named in Rail Yards pumpkin contest2023 Ski Swap comes to Expo New MexicoMatthew Perry’s cause of death still under investigation by medical examinerLive updates | Israel deepens military assau
  
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• Freezing morning and chilly Monday across New Mexico

  30-10-2023 14:06 via krqe.com
  
  Monday morning is freezing across New Mexico, thanks to an arctic cold front that moved in to the state on Sunday. Temperatures are in the teens, twenties and thirties. Be sure to wear the warm winter coats, gloves and hats today. Temperatures will stay cool all day, with high temperatures only climbing into the 30s, 40s and 50s. All precipitation has ended but there may be slick spots in Las Vegas, Clines Corners and Clayton areas, where there was freezing rain and ice accumulation Sunday after
  
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• Candy prices called 'outrageous' as Halloween looms

  30-10-2023 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  Spooked by the high price of Halloween candy? There’s not much relief in sight.For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle. Candy and gum prices are up an average of 13% this month compared to last October, more than double the 6% increase in all grocery prices, according to Datasembly, a retail price tracker. That’s on top of a 14% increase in candy and gum prices in October 2022.“The price of candy has gotten to be outrageo
  
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• Extreme weather may have affected the pumpkins you picked this year

  30-10-2023 11:07 via krqe.com
  
  HUDSON, Colo. (AP) — Alan Mazzotti can see the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles west of his pumpkin patch in northeast Colorado on a clear day. He could tell the snow was abundant last winter, and verified it up close when he floated through fresh powder alongside his wife and three sons at the popular Winter Park Resort. Giant pumpkin grown in Edgewood gardenBut one season of above-average snowfall wasn't enough to refill the dwindling reservoir he relies on to irrigate his pumpkins. He rec
  
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• How extreme weather in the US may have affected the pumpkins you picked this year for Halloween

  30-10-2023 07:59 via krqe.com
  
  HUDSON, Colo. (AP) — Alan Mazzotti can see the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles west of his pumpkin patch in northeast Colorado on a clear day. He could tell the snow was abundant last winter, and verified it up close when he floated through fresh powder alongside his wife and three sons at the popular Winter Park Resort.But one season of above-average snowfall wasn't enough to refill the dwindling reservoir he relies on to irrigate his pumpkins. He received news this spring that his water d
  
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• Albuquerque scientist receives grant to study flu cells

  30-10-2023 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Through help of a grant from the American Lung Association Research Institute, local scientist Dr. Steven Baker is digging into how viruses interact with the human body - more specifically, the flu."It's a huge door that's opened," Dr. Baker said.When someone is infected with a virus, the body has a self-defense mechanism that fights the infection. Though researchers have an understanding of how the body fights off infections, there are still properties of t
  
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• ABQ pet store broken into months after City made plans to improve area

  30-10-2023 05:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is working on a redevelopment plan to curb crime in one area of town, but one local business said it couldn't come fast enough. A local pet supply store along Menaul near the Big-I said they were broken into this weekend.
  Simply Diego's is a local pet store that had their front door smashed Saturday morning. KRQE spoke with the store who said this has all been a major headache. "They smashed in the front door, and it's going
  
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• Man arrested for robbing Albuquerque Circle K with 'sawed-off shotgun'

  30-10-2023 04:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is behind bars after police said he robbed an Albuquerque gas station at gunpoint.Officers responded to the Circle K at the corner of Eubank and Comanche around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.According to the criminal complaint, 23-year-old Victor Daney pointed a sawed-off shotgun at the clerk while demanding money from the register. ‘Wobbly Tire Bandit’ suspect accused of using his children to commit crimesWhile filling a trash bag with money, two tr
  
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