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• Dry and warmer weather continues

  02-11-2023 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  Our stretch of dry and warmer weather continues. Temperatures climb back above average starting Friday.
  High temperatures finally returned to around average for this time of year Thursday afternoon. Dry conditions continue to keep skies free of clouds today too.This warming trend we have been under will also bring slightly warmer overnight low temperatures with fewer spots dropping below freezing Friday morning. Temperatures will be warmer than average starting Friday afternoon with more of the
  
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• 10 plant-based recipes for a big Thanksgiving table

  02-11-2023 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  (WSYR-TV) -- Serving plant-based meals during a holiday so focused on turkey may seem far-fetched, but with the prime produce the autumn season offers and a turkey shortage, it's the perfect time to add more plants to the table.Butternut squash, apples, pumpkins, cranberries—all these antioxidant-rich plants are worthy alternatives to your usual meat-based sides and mains and deserve to be front and center on your table this year.Cost of Thanksgiving dinner up 20% this year
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• Albuquerque man pleads guilty to shooting homeless man outside of truck wash

  02-11-2023 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man took a plea deal related to the murder of a homeless man outside of the Coss Truck Wash in 2022. Nicholas Dee has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
  Police say a surveillance video shows Dee approach three men outside of a truck wash. According to police, one of the men punched Dee, who then pulled out a gun and shot the man in the neck. Man accused of shooting at Oñate statue protest now facing hate crime chargeDee was arreste
  
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• AFR called out to about 30 'outside fires' since Wednesday night in Albuquerque

  02-11-2023 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) had a busy night Wednesday responding to around 30 fires in the metro between dusk and dawn. With a court injunction now banning the city from clearing homeless encampments in public spaces, News 13 spoke with AFR about the volume of fires they're seeing.
  Blaze after blaze, AFR has been called to put out fires left and right over the past 24 hours. "Approximately 30 outside fires were dispatched between basically sunset and abou
  
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• How to buy a Christmas tree-cutting permit in New Mexico

  02-11-2023 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – National forests have begun to announce Christmas Tree cutting permit sales for the upcoming holiday season. Permits will be available for purchase online and sale dates generally land between early November to late December. Here is information on Christmas tree permits and cutting for each New Mexico forest.Carson National ForestTree-cutting permits will be available starting on Monday, November 20 until the last business day before Christmas. Each permit will be
  
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• Man accused of shooting at Oñate statue protest now facing hate crime charge

  02-11-2023 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors are now trying to prove the shooting at an Oñate statue protest in Española was a hate crime. The accused shooter, 23-year-old Ryan Martinez, faced Judge Jason Lidyard today for his arraignment.The shooting took place on Thursday, September 28, outside of a Rio Arriba County building where officials had planned to place a statue of Juan de Oñate. A video shows tensions escalating between protestors and anti-protestor
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools release 2022-2023 student test results

  02-11-2023 22:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Following the release of student test scores from the 2022-2023 school year, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is announcing improvements in some scores. But many schools actually scored worse this year.APS saw a 13% increase in the percentage of students who were proficient in English and language arts. That's compared to the previous year and includes grades 3 through 8. New Mexico’s cybersecurity office is asking for more money, agency complianc
  
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• Police seek information in Socorro Circle K shooting

  02-11-2023 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police are seeking information regarding a shooting that took place on Tuesday night at a Socorro Circle K. According to police, at least one shot was fired at around 11 p.m. on October 31 at the Circle K at California Street near B Street.Police say that a verbal dispute broke out involving customers and employees at the Circle K. The fight turned physical, and at least one shot was fired. Man sentenced for bringing AR-15 into Albuquerque F
  
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• Rio Rancho to repave stretch of major street in early 2024

  02-11-2023 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Rio Rancho is planning to repave Northern Blvd. from 628 to Rockaway near the Vista Hills neighborhood and replace a waterline beneath the road. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull said the road is starting to crack and the project needs to be done before the problem gets worse. "And with cars traveling at the speeds that they are on this particular arterial, you really don't want that asphalt coming up and causing damage to cars. So now is the time to ge
  
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• Trial for man accused of killing Giovanni's Pizzeria owner set for 2024

  02-11-2023 22:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A trial date has been set for Sylvan Alcachupas, the man accused of shooting and killing Giovanni's owner Rosario Zito last year. Witnesses told investigators Alcachupas tried to rob the business shortly after it closed and got into a shootout with Zito.Teens arrested in connection to drive-by shooting in Santa FeThe eight-day trial is scheduled for July 22 of next year.
  
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• Amazon Prime TV will film at Western New Mexico University this month

  02-11-2023 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Amazon Prime TV series, “The College Tour,” is going to film at Western New Mexico University in Silver City this month.The film crew will visit multiple locations on and off campus from Nov. 6-10 to tell the stories of 10 students. Series host Alex Boylan will also be making a visit. WNMU will get the chance to highlight its campus life and academic programs. WNMU officials say the opportunity will benefit students, the university and the commun
  
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• Virgin Galactic successfully completes 6th suborbital space mission

  02-11-2023 21:42 via krqe.com
  
  TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Virgin Galactic celebrated Thursday morning after the successful completion of the sixth sub-orbital space mission in six months. Two American researchers were aboard performing experiments with biomedical tech including a harness that measures human responses to high-G and microgravity environments. U.S. Forest Service waiving day-use fee for Veterans Day in New Mexico and ColoradoPrivate astronaut Ketty Maisonrough from Italy was long for the ride as
  
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• Voting in New Mexico: Situations where you may need an ID at the polls

  02-11-2023 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Election Day is coming up on Nov. 7, 2023. If you plan to vote in the upcoming Regular Local Election in New Mexico, you will not be required to show a photo voter ID. The same goes for statewide elections, with the Primary and General Elections happening next year in November.This is not new. But the purpose of this story is to provide insight into voting in New Mexico. FAQ: What can or can’t you do at a New Mexico polling locationSome municipalities in
  
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• New Mexico's cybersecurity office is asking for more money, agency compliance

  02-11-2023 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – As New Mexico seems to face more and more cybersecurity attacks, New Mexico is working to protect state agencies and their data. But to do so, the leading agency says they need more workers and more compliance from state agencies.Raja Sambandam, the acting secretary and state chief information security officer for the Department of Information Technology, laid out the challenges to lawmakers in a Science, Technology and Telecommunications meeting in Octobe
  
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• Overnight fire in northeast Albuquerque under investigation

  02-11-2023 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An overnight fire in northeast Albuquerque threatened a gas station near Menaul and Louisiana before Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews were able to extinguish the fire. Dion’s announces the opening of its first location in El Paso, TexasAFR responded to the fire next to the door of the building at a gas station near Louisiana and Menaul. Crews were able to quickly get the fire under control and get access to the inside of the building, stopping the fire fr
  
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• Durbin calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire tied to hostage release

  02-11-2023 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the second-highest ranking Democrat in the Senate, backed a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war Thursday but stipulated that it must start with the release of all hostages. Asked by CNN's Poppy Harlow whether it's time for a cease-fire, Durbin said: “I think it is." “At least in the context of both sides agreeing. For example, the release of those kidnapped should be part of this — immediate release. That should be the beginning of it,”
  
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• U.S. Forest Service waiving day-use fee for Veterans Day in New Mexico and Colorado

  02-11-2023 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – National Forest and National Grasslands in the Rocky Mountain Region (Colorado) will be free for all day-use visitors on Veterans Day. National lands in New Mexico will be free for day use on November 10. The U.S. Forest Service is waiving the day-use fee to honor veterans.Each year, the U.S. Forest Service offers six fee-free days that coincide with holidays. The Veterans Day fee-free day is the final free day of the year. Where does New Mexico rank in greenh
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for Calibers burglary

  02-11-2023 19:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  William Berry was sentenced to almost eight months, after accounting for time served, followed by four years of supervised probation.
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  Local: Effort to stop future mining across parts of northern New Mexico watershed gains momentumNew Mexico: Northern New Mexico weavers see growth in interested apprenticesEducation: Rio Rancho Public Schools considering new academic calendarCrime: Carlsbad mother sentenced in 12-year-old son&r
  
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• Hate crime enhancement added for man charged with shooting at Oñate statue protest

  02-11-2023 19:22 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A hate crime enhancement has been added to the charges Ryan Martinez is facing. Martinez is charged for shooting Jacob Johns at an Oñate statue protest in Espanola in September. Report suggests Albuquerque book was a misuse of taxpayer dollarsThursday, Martinez was formally charged with attempted first degree murder with a firearm enhancement, along with the hate crime enhancement. The charges also include aggravated assault with a deadly wea
  
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• Some New Mexico museums and historic sites waive entry fees for members of armed forces, veterans on Veterans Day

  02-11-2023 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In celebration of Veterans Day, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) is allowing New Mexico residents who serve or have served in the armed forces to visit each of NMDCA’s museums and historic sites free of charge during Veterans Day weekend.NMDCA's 15 museums and historic sites will grant free entry to New Mexico residents who serve or have served in the armed forces and their spouses and children Nov. 10-12, 2023.
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• Air Force studies cases of rare pediatric brain cancer at Cannon Air Force Base 

  02-11-2023 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Air Force is looking into cases of a rare type of pediatric brain cancer, called Diffuse Midline Glioma/Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DMG/DIPG), at Cannon Air Force Base.There have been three cases of DMG and DIPG at Cannon AFB since 2010. Since 2010, there was an eight-year period where there have been zero cases, according to a news release from the base’s 27th Special Operations Wing on Oct. 23. Officials did not provide specific dates
  
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• Santa Fe's Midtown redevelopment has a new director

  02-11-2023 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new director is joining Santa Fe's Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency. Karen Iverson, who led metropolitan redevelopment efforts in Albuquerque, will join as a director for Santa Fe's Community Development Department."The Midtown redevelopment plan is steadily moving forward, and the selection of Ms. Iverson as our new MRA Director represents our commitment to the next phase of Midtown: action," Community Development Director Rich Brown said in a press re
  
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• Los Alamos Lab settles environmental allegations for $214,500

  02-11-2023 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – After facing allegations that the U.S. Department of Energy and operators at Los Alamos National Lab improperly disposed of hazardous waste, the lab operators have paid out more than $200,000 to the state's environment department.In 2020, Los Alamos National Lab told the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) that they discovered underground debris in a site formerly used by the lab. The national lab submitted an assessment plan to explore the extent o
  
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• Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report

  02-11-2023 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer high school students are vaping this year, the government reported Thursday.In a survey, 10% of high school students said they had used electronic cigarettes in the previous month, down from 14% last year.Use of any tobacco product— including cigarettes and cigars — also fell among high schoolers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.“A lot of good news, I’d say,” said Kenneth Michael Cummings, a University o
  
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• WishPies are back for second year helping grant children's wishes

  02-11-2023 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – WisePies Pizza is teaming up with Make a Wish New Mexico to create a dessert pizza that is making a positive impact in the lives of children battling illness.Santa Fe spot makes Fodor’s Top 20 best hotel listThese 'WishPies' are back for the second year in a row. In 2022 the sale of WishPies helped grant hundreds of wishes for children experiencing critical illnesses. The WishPies are available www.wisepiespizza.com and across New Mexico at Smith'
  
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• WATCH: Naked man fights Las Vegas police officer, steals patrol vehicle

  02-11-2023 18:05 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A naked man who got into a fight with a Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer before stealing the officer's patrol vehicle and causing a serious crash is facing four charges, according to court documents.The incident unfolded Tuesday around 11:00 p.m. when police received a call regarding a naked man on the road near Blue Diamond Road and Buffalo Drive.According to police, Clyde Cabulisan, 29, got into a fight with a responding police officer that involved hitting a
  
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• November is full of events at Expo New Mexico

  02-11-2023 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Expo New Mexico has events nearly every weekend coming up in November. From the flea market to art galleries, there is something for everyone to enjoy.Albuquerque animal shelters at capacityNovember is full of events at Expo New Mexico. There will be the New Mexico Veterans Art 25th Anniversary show, boxing at Tingley Coliseum, a bridal and wedding expo, Hot Wheels monster trucks, Toymainia collector con, Rio Grande Arts and Crafts festival and many more eve
  
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• 'Now and Then': The Beatles' final 'new' song featuring John, Paul, George and Ringo is released

  02-11-2023 17:20 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The final Beatles recording is here.Titled “Now and Then,” the almost impossible-to-believe track is four minutes and eight seconds of the first and only original Beatles recording of the 21st century. There's a countdown, then acoustic guitar strumming and piano bleed into the unmistakable vocal tone of John Lennon in the song's introduction: “I know it’s true / It’s all because of you / And if I make it through / It’s all b
  
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• Wisconsin could become first state with an official cocktail: What they're picking

  02-11-2023 16:41 via krqe.com
  
  (WFRV) — There is no hiding that the state of Wisconsin has plenty of residents who indulge in a couple of drinks over the weekend. After all, Wisconsin is home to the most excessive drinkers in the country.Whether it's a Miller Lite, a Bloody Mary, or an Ice Cream Drink, Wisconsinites love their alcohol, and state lawmakers are playing along.State lawmakers are proposing a resolution declaring the Wisconsin-style Old Fashioned the official state cocktail. New Mexico breweries win awards i
  
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• Experts explain why misinformation is being spread on Israel Hamas War

  02-11-2023 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  Waco, TX (FOX 44) -- As we witness the fourth week of war between Israel and Hamas experts are chiming in on what information is real and what is fake online.Individuals are taking it upon themselves to become well-versed in the international conflict using social media among other platforms.The Austin Anti-Defamation League Chapter says its normal for propaganda to circulate in times of war.Its director, Jackie Nirenberg, says the conflict is a perfect opportunity for agents of chaos to take ad
  
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• How you could fish with a Bassmaster Champion!

  02-11-2023 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  SALEM, Va. (WFXR) -- Almost every angler has entertained dreams of winning a big-time championship on the Bassmaster tournament trail.If you can not be a champion, maybe the chance to fish with a champion would be the next best thing?Now, anglers will have the chance to win a trip to fish with Bassmaster Elite Series Champion John Crews."I thought it would be a fun idea to do a promotion where people get the opportunity to fish with me on the St. John's River, one of the places that i love so mu
  
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• New Mexico health department offering nicotine addiction resources

  02-11-2023 16:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – With November designated as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is offering residents several programs to help with nicotine addiction.“Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among cancers that can affect anyone, man or woman, and it kills more people than any other type of cancer,” DOH Cabinet Secretary Patrick Allen said in a press release. “Lung cancer is also far more easily preventable by avo
  
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• Dion's announces the opening of its first location in El Paso, Texas

  02-11-2023 15:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Albuquerque-based pizza restaurant Dion's announced that it will open its first location in El Paso, Texas, in 2024.Right now, the only way for Texans to enjoy Dion’s pizza, salad, or subs is to head to Lubbock, visit New Mexico or make the trek up to Colorado. Who has the best pizza in New Mexico?The El Paso restaurant will open across from The Canyons at Cimarron shopping center on Paseo del Norte and will offer all of their regular menu items,
  
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• Uber and Lyft to pay $328M in New York wage theft settlement

  02-11-2023 15:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle wage theft claims in New York, Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.James said the settlements resolve investigations into the companies improperly charging drivers sales taxes and other fees when the costs should have been paid by customers.
  Uber will pay $290 million and Lyft will pay $38 million. The money will be distributed to current and former drivers, she said. The compa
  
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• Albuquerque Police arrest shooting, carjacking suspect

  02-11-2023 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 39-year-old Richard Baca Wednesday. Baca is accused in a September 14 shooting and two armed carjacking's. Report suggests Albuquerque book was a misuse of taxpayer dollarsAccording to a criminal complaint, Baca shot Christopher Telles inside a bathroom at CSL Plasma on 4th Street in northwest Albuquerque. Police say he then pulled a gun on a mother and son and stole their car before crashing it about an hour l
  
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• Cher to star in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year

  02-11-2023 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Cher is obviously a superstar but even a superstar can be the opening act when it comes to Santa.Organizers of this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have nabbed the Oscar-, Emmy- and Grammy Award-winner for their 97th annual event. Cher will make her appearance just before the parade's end, signaled by the arrival of Santa’s sleigh, parade organizers said.This year’s parade will feature 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Book criticism, NMSU hazing, Warmer day, No room left, Bill assistance

  02-11-2023 13:45 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Man sentenced for bringing AR-15 into Albuquerque Flix BrewhouseAPD: Auto theft down 27% since 2017BCSO finds more than 40 dogs as part of animal cruelty investigationTeens arrested in connection to drive-by shooting in Santa FeLegislation introduced to repeal, replace metro’s Air Quality Control BoardCarlsbad mother sentenced in 12-year-old son’s fentanyl deathSanta Fe considers $1,000 retention bonus for employeesRio Rancho Public Schools considering new acad
  
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• Normal November weather ahead of another big warm up

  02-11-2023 13:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thursday morning is cold across the state, with temperatures dropping into the teens, 20s and 30s for most spots. Skies are clear, aside from high clouds in the northeast highlands and east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Temperatures are warmer in the northeast highlands, thanks to the clouds. Today will be mostly sunny, calm and warmer.Forecast Continues Below
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• Millions more adults should be screened for lung cancer under new American Cancer Society guidelines

  02-11-2023 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Nearly 5 million additional Americans should be screened for lung cancer, according to an updated guideline released Wednesday by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The update marks the first change to screening recommendations in a decade. The group now recommends annual screening with low-dose computed tomography for men and women between the ages of 50 and 80 who currently smoke or formerly smoked, with a 20-pack-year history. A pack-year is equal to smoking
  
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• Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health care gap for migrants in Chicago

  02-11-2023 12:27 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Using sidewalks as exam rooms and heavy red duffle bags as medical supply closets, volunteer medics spend their Saturdays caring for the growing number of migrants arriving in Chicago without a place to live.Mostly students in training, they go to police stations where migrants are first housed, prescribing antibiotics, distributing prenatal vitamins and assessing for serious health issues. These student doctors, nurses and physician assistants are the front line of health c
  
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• What are junk fees, and how do you avoid them?

  02-11-2023 11:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — “Junk fees” are just what they sound like: hidden or misleading charges that increase the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms, utility bills and other goods and services.The Biden administration has proposed a new Federal Trade Commission rule that would require more transparency from companies when it comes to these fees, as well as regulation from the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and the Department of Labor. You can also avoid the fees by staying
  
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• Britney Spears' memoir sells more than a million copies just one week after release

  02-11-2023 11:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Britney Spears' memoir “The Woman in Me” has sold 1.1 million copies in the U.S. alone through its first week.“I poured my heart and soul into my memoir, and I am grateful to my fans and readers around the world for their unwavering support," Spears said in a statement released Wednesday by Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster.This cover image released by Gallery Books shows "The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears, releasing Tuesday, Oct
  
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• Mitch Garver delivers in Rangers World Series title run

  02-11-2023 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second consecutive year, an Albuquerque native is a World Series champion. Former La Cueva and UNM standout, Mitch Garver and his Texas Rangers claimed their first-ever world championship on Wednesday night. Angelo Leo wins in TKO over Nicolas PolancoGarver played a big role in the Rangers run throughout the postseason. After sitting out during the wild card round, Garver inserted himself in the heart of the Rangers' lineup as the designated hitter w
  
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• Lobos defeat NMHU in final exhibition game

  02-11-2023 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The next time the ball is tossed up, it will count. Richard Pitino's Lobo men's basketball team finished the exhibition portion of their schedule with an 86-73 victory over New Mexico Highlands Cowboys Wednesday night.Angelo Leo wins in TKO over Nicolas PolancoIn both exhibition games, the Lobos have been limited in showing what kind of offense they plan to run during the regular season. Senior guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. had a team-high 25 points while sophomo
  
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• Teens arrested in connection to drive-by shooting in Santa Fe

  02-11-2023 04:58 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department said multiple teens have been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting on October 14. The department said they, along with Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico State Police, and Homeland Security conducted an operation at four locations on Wednesday. Man sentenced for bringing AR-15 into Albuquerque Flix BrewhouseJoshua Horne and Abraham Pineda, both 16 years old, were arrested. Pineda had an arrest warrant for the sh
  
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• Legislation introduced to repeal, replace metro's Air Quality Control Board

  02-11-2023 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "We want some diversity on the board, some professional diversity, we want this board to be more open, more transparent, this is about good government." Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis is proposing legislation that would create a new Albuquerque Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board which would repeal the current board and replace it with a new board. "This change would just simply make the air quality board more consistent with some of our other
  
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• Albuquerque animal shelters at capacity

  02-11-2023 03:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kennels are full at Albuquerque's Eastside Animal Shelter. There are than 900 pets in the city's three animal shelters which are at capacity, and it's been this way for more than a year. "We have about 750 kennel spaces and when we're over 750 that means that we're doubling up our pets or we have them in our offices," Carolyn Ortega, the Director of Animal Welfare, said.
  With adoptions slightly down and surrenders up, they're getting creative with how t
  
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• Angelo Leo wins in TKO over Nicolas Polanco

  02-11-2023 03:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico native Angelo Leo is the new WBA Continental North America featherweight champion. The former WBO junior featherweight champion earned the belt with a TKO of Nicolas Polanco Wednesday night. UNM Lobos men’s basketball prepares for final exhibition gameThe fight was Leo's first in two years. Leo didn't show any signs of ring rust and was sharp from the opening bell until the end of the fight. Leo dominated the fight with well-timed body and h
  
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• Farmington man facing murder charge to stay behind bars until trial

  02-11-2023 03:07 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A Farmington man facing federal charges will stay behind bars until his trial. Hanson Tsosie is accused of killing one person and injuring two others in September 2021. Tsosie is facing multiple charges including one count of murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and being a felon in possession of a firearm among other charges. Carlsbad mother sentenced in 12-year-old son’s fentanyl deathTsosie will stay behind bars until trial. A trial da
  
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• Effort to expel George Santos from the House fails

  02-11-2023 02:45 via krqe.com
  
  A Republican-led effort to oust Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office failed on Wednesday, allowing the embattled GOP lawmaker to stay in the House despite mounting legal and political trouble.The chamber voted 179-213-19 on a resolution to oust Santos from office, far short of the two-thirds threshold needed to expel a member of Congress. Only five lawmakers have been expelled from the House in its history, three of whom were booted for being disloyal to the Union during the Civil War.Wednesd
  
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