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• Bear captured in South Valley

  22-07-2024 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A bear was captured in the South Valley over the weekend.
  Staff from Bernalillo County Animal Care Services and the Department of Game and Fish responded after someone said they saw a bear in a yard. Shoe prints lead FBI to believe couple started Salt Fire, documents showThe two agencies worked together to capture the bear who they said was enjoying a sunbathing session. The bear was safely released into the wild at an undisclosed locati
  
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• Bear captured in Northeast Heights

  22-07-2024 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A bear was captured in the Northeast Heights over the weekend.
  Staff from Bernalillo County Animal Care Services and the Department of Game and Fish responded after someone said they saw a bear in a yard. Shoe prints lead FBI to believe couple started Salt Fire, documents showThe two agencies worked together to capture the bear who they said was enjoying a sunbathing session. The bear was safely released into the wild at an undisclosed l
  
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• Flash flood warning issued for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar

  22-07-2024 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar until 4:45 p.m.
  Locations impacted include:
  El PorvenirMontezumaSapelloTierra MonteGallinasMineral HillRociadaManuelitasSan GeronimoState Road 94 between Mile Markers 1 and 9State Road 518 between Mile Markers 10 and 16State Road 283 between Mile Markers 7 and 14State Road 276 between Mile Markers 0 and 5State Road 266 between Mile Markers 0 and 6State Road 65
  
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• 5 takeaways from Cheatle’s heated hearing on Trump shooting

  22-07-2024 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced a barrage of questions Monday about the assassination attempt of former President Trump but offered few answers, infuriating lawmakers who increased their calls for her resignation.Cheatle took fire from all sides, with Democrats joining the GOP in both their frustration with the director and disbelief over her inability to explain the events that led to Thomas Matthew Crooks shooting Trump from a rooftop only 150 yards away, an incident that left o
  
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• Suspected driver arrested after 49-year-old Roswell pedestrian dies

  22-07-2024 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico man has been accused of killing someone while driving intoxicated. The incident happened in downtown Roswell.
  The Roswell Police Department (RPD) said there was a fatal pedestrian crash on Sunday. They stated Nancy Caro-Chavez, 49, Roswell, was hit by an SUV heading north in the 500 block of South Main Street when she was trying to cross the road around 9:10 a.m. Caro-Chavez died at the scene.The SUV was noticed two miles north of the crash site by
  
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• Albuquerque Public Schools' graduation rate increases slightly

  22-07-2024 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools said its graduation rates increased slightly last year but the new superintendent said she is not satisfied. The district's high schools combined for a 72% graduation rate in 2023, an increase of less than 2% from the year before. That figure is also below the state average of 76.7%. New Mexico high school graduation rate continues slow climbVolcano Vista High School had the highest rate among APS high schools while Del Norte High
  
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• New Mexico secretary of state addresses misinformation about 2024 presidential election ballot

  22-07-2024 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Monday addressed misinformation that's circulating online about how the Democratic nominee will appear on the general election ballot in November.Social media posts with misinformation began appearing after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would not seek reelection, according to the Secretary of State's Office.
  "Some of this misinformation is claiming that his name [Joe Biden] can't be repl
  
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• FEMA opening new disaster recovery centers in New Mexico

  22-07-2024 22:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – FEMA said they are opening more disaster recovery centers to help those affected by flooding and the Ruidoso wildfires. A new disaster recovery center will open at the Angus Church of the Nazarene (103 Bonita Park Road) in Angus to help those affected by the South Fork and Salt Wildfires. A mobile disaster recovery center is also opening at the Aztec Fire Station (209 S. Oliver) in San Juan County to help those affected by flooding. That center will be open through
  
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• Judge sets trial date for man accused of shooting during Española protest

  22-07-2024 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of attempted murder after opening fire at a protest last year and injuring a man will go to trial in October. Ryan Martinez is charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and reckless driving. He's accused of shooting Jacob Johns in September 2023 during a protest against the Onate statue outside of the Rio Arriba County Annex.Albuquerque mother enters plea deal after baby dies with meth in systemJud
  
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• Rain could bring more flash flooding Monday

  22-07-2024 21:23 via krqe.com
  
  Rain chance increase as we move through this afternoon and into the evening. Flood Watch is in effect for most of Central New Mexico until tomorrow.
  As we move through the afternoon and evening the majority of the rainfall will be concentrated along the mountainous areas. This heavy rainfall will have the potential to cause flash flooding over burn scars. There is already a Flash Flood Warning in place for the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar area until 2:45 p.m. on Monday July 22nd.
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• Never be bothered by a spam call again with this simple setting

  22-07-2024 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – Are you tired of getting calls from telemarketers, political campaigns, and others labeled "spam risk" from your phone? Well, there are several solutions that will decrease or eliminate unwanted calls.The first thing you should do is add your number to the national "Do Not Call" registry. Unfortunately, this won't fix all of your issues because most spammers don't follow federal guidelines. 5 signs it’s a scam call before you even pick up, according to an expertThe
  
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• First US air-to-air victory scored by a female pilot

  22-07-2024 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - A U.S. Navy fighter jet pilot became the first female to score an air-to-air kill while she was deployed to fight against the Houthis in the Red Sea, where the Iranian-backed group has battled American troops for more than half a year in an engagement tied to Israel's war in Gaza.
  The unnamed female pilot served in Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, known as the "Fighting Swordsmen," and flew an F/A-18F Super Hornet, which she used to take down a Houthi drone, according to a Navy rel
  
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• Netflix is removing its cheapest ad-free plan: What to know

  22-07-2024 20:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Netflix users taking advantage of one of the streaming service’s most affordable plans will soon have to decide between a cheaper ad-based plan or a far more expensive plan without ads. During a call with investors last week, Netflix confirmed it will phase out its Basic tier in the U.S. and France. The Basic plan was previously the most affordable Netflix tier, available for less than $10 before a price hike in fall. Subscribers could access Netflix's full libr
  
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• New Mexico State Police helps capture Colorado murder suspect

  22-07-2024 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) said they helped Colorado authorities find a suspect.Boulder County, Colorado, authorities alerted NMSP of a murder suspect identified as Frank Perez, 30, on July 20. They had an active warrant for him for murder and other felonies.Authorities tracked down Perez, alleging he was taking a Greyhound bus towards the Mexico border. When the bus made a pit stop, NMSP officers coordinated with Colorado officials to apprehend Perez. He w
  
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• Most airlines — except this one — getting back to normal after CrowdStrike tech outage

  22-07-2024 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  Delta Air Lines struggled for a fourth straight day to recover from a worldwide technology outage caused by a faulty software update, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and drawing unwanted attention from the federal government.Other carriers were returning Monday to nearly normal levels of service disruptions, intensifying the glare on Delta’s relatively weaker response to the outage that hit airlines, hospitals and businesses around the world.Transportation Sec
  
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• Who has endorsed Harris?

  22-07-2024 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  A number of Democratic lawmakers, governors and past leaders were quick to rally behind Vice President Harris as she pursues the Democratic Party's presidential nomination following President Biden's withdrawal from the race.Shortly after dropping out of the presidential race, Biden endorsed Harris as his successor, stating it is "time to come together and beat" former President Trump.
  Harris later said she was "honored" to receive Biden's backing, and she intends to "earn and win this nominatio
  
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• New Mexico departments warn older residents about unclaimed property scams

  22-07-2024 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue and the Aging and Long-Term Services Departments are urging residents to use caution when being approached by solicitors offering to help them recover unclaimed property.The departments said at least one older New Mexico resident may have been defrauded recently by someone claiming to be affiliated with the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators and was claiming to work on their behalf to recover uncla
  
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• Esta TerBlanche, 'All My Children' actress, dies at 51

  22-07-2024 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Esta TerBlanche, an actress who appeared on “All My Children,” died on Friday at the age of 51.“Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend and client Esta TerBlanche,” wrote Annie Spoliansky, a talent manager with Key Management. “She was a beautiful and gentle soul who will be incredibly missed. Her long running role on 'All My Children' will live on.”Esta TerBlanche and Cameron Mathison appear in a 2001 promotional still from
  
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• Village of Corrales is looking for its next pet mayor

  22-07-2024 17:05 via krqe.com
  
  CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Each year Corrales holds its annual Harvest Festival and pet mayor election. This year's festival will be on September 28 and 29. There will be a petting zoo, educational activities, pony rides for the kids, bounce houses, climbing rock wall, wagon rides, cake walk, beer garden, fine arts and craft vendors, entertainment, the Hootenanny dance, and the election for the 2024 Pet Mayor.
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• ABQ Ride offers hiring incentives, seeks drivers and mechanics

  22-07-2024 15:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – ABQ Ride is hosting its 5th annual hiring event with incentives to fill dozens of critical driver, mechanic, and transit safety officer positions. The hiring event will take place Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ken Sanchez Transit Facility.
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  Wildfire: Shoe prints lead FBI to believe couple started Salt Fire, documents showPolitics: Local political analyst talks about impact on election after Biden drops outTrending: S
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Secret Service director faces lawmakers after agency 'failed' in its mission to protect Trump

  22-07-2024 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability will hold a full committee hearing titled "Oversight of the U.S. Secret Service and the Attempted Assassination of President Donald J. Trump." It will be livestreamed in the video player above beginning at approximately 10 a.m. ET.(The Hill) -- Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle plans to tell lawmakers the agency “failed” in its mission to protect the president after former President Trump was wounded earlier this month during
  
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• Trump’s coronation pushes US allies to get on his good side

  22-07-2024 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Former President Donald Trump's crowning as the Republican presidential nominee after surviving an attempted assassination has cemented for America’s allies and partners the necessity of building goodwill with the Trump camp.A phone call took place Friday between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid the former president’s assertions he can negotiate an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine. “We agreed with President Trump to discuss at a
  
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• Secret Service director says agency 'failed' in its mission to protect Trump

  22-07-2024 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle plans to tell lawmakers Monday that the agency “failed” in its mission to protect the president after former President Donald Trump was wounded earlier this month during a campaign rally.“The Secret Service’s solemn mission is to protect our nation’s leaders. On July 13th, we failed. As the Director of the United States Secret Service, I take full responsibility for any security lapse,” Chatle said in prep
  
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• Secret Service director, grilled by lawmakers on the Trump assassination attempt, says 'we failed'

  22-07-2024 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle said Monday that her agency failed in its mission to protect former President Donald Trump during a highly contentious congressional hearing with lawmakers of both major political parties demanding she resign over security failures that allowed a gunman to scale a roof and open fire at a campaign rally.Watch her full opening statement in the video above.Cheatle was berated for hours by Republicans and Democrats, repe
  
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• Manchin: 'I am not running for office'

  22-07-2024 14:56 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) said Monday that he is not running for office in the wake of speculation that he would pursue the Democratic presidential nomination after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid Sunday.“I’m not running for office,” Manchin told “CBS Mornings” on Monday, adding, “I’m not looking…I don’t need that in my life.”“Let me make it very clear to you, I am not going to be a ca
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Salt Fire update, Biden steps down, Stormy weather continues, Horse racing update, Sundance Festival

  22-07-2024 14:07 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top StoriesAfter Biden drops out of 2024 race, does Kamala Harris become the Democratic nominee? Not exactlyPavement project coming to New Mexico State Road 554Young archers gather at Balloon Fiesta Park for JOAD Target Nationals & U.S. OPENMan admits to drinking after being seen with handgun, Albuquerque Police Department reportsMini Coop group finishes cross-country trip after departing Albuquerque in mid-July
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• Stormy and muggy weather expected across New Mexico

  22-07-2024 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal rains are tapering off Monday morning after a stormy weekend for many in New Mexico as temperatures have dropped considerably below normal with breezy conditions. Despite some passing clouds, most are starting off rain-free besides showers that are weakening while moving southward through Las Cruces, besides showers closer to the Permian Basin, and besides a band of showers that recently dissipated around Tucumcari. Tropical moisture is in place, especial
  
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• Stormy & muggy in the short term

  22-07-2024 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal rains are tapering off this morning after a stormy weekend for many in New Mexico as temperatures have dropped considerably below normal with breezy conditions. Despite some passing clouds, most are starting off rain-free besides showers that are weakening while moving southward through Las Cruces, besides showers closer to The Permian Basin, and besides a band of showers that recently dissipated around Tucumcari. Tropical moisture is in place, especially
  
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• LeBron James to be Team USA flagbearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

  22-07-2024 13:48 via krqe.com
  
  LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004.This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show.James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer for the Americans in Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Paris Games. He becomes the third basketball player — and the first men’s player — to carry the U.S. flag at the start of an Olympics
  
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• Biden's staff knew one minute before the public did

  22-07-2024 13:11 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — At 1:45 p.m. Sunday, President Joe Biden’s senior staff was notified that he was stepping away from the 2024 race. At 1:46 p.m., that message was made public.It was never Biden’s intention to leave the race: Up until he decided to step aside Sunday, he was all in. Biden bombshell to echo across Capitol Hill as lawmakers returnHis campaign was planning fundraisers and events and setting up travel over the next few weeks. But even as Biden was publicly dug
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Harris makes first public appearance since Biden bowed out of presidential race

  22-07-2024 13:10 via krqe.com
  
  Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to hold an event on the White House south lawn at 11:30 a.m. ET to honor NCAA athletes. It will be her first public appearance since President Biden stepped down from the presidential race and stated Harris should be the new Democratic nominee. Her appearance and remarks will be livestreamed in the video player above.WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the Wh
  
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• Harris looks to lock up Democratic nomination after Biden's decision

  22-07-2024 13:10 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden stepped aside amid concerns from within their own party that he would be unable to defeat Republican Donald Trump.Biden's exit Sunday, prompted by Democratic worries over his fitness for office, was a seismic shift to the presidential contest that upended both major political parties' carefully honed plans for the
  
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• Local political analyst talks about impact on election after Biden drops out

  22-07-2024 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been more than 50 years since a sitting president dropped out of an election race. The last time was in 1968 when Lyndon B. Johnson stepped down after decreasing approval ratings.
  "There's going to be a whole lot of work that has to be done," said News 13's Political Analyst Gabe Sanchez.The Chair of the Republican Party of New Mexico Steve Pearce said it was just a matter of time before Biden caved to the pressure."I don't think it's a surprise to anyo
  
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• Shoe prints lead FBI to believe couple started Salt Fire, documents show

  22-07-2024 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new investigation reveals the Salt Fire was not an accident. The FBI has determined more than a dozen fires, including the Salt Fire, were human-caused. More than two months after the Salt Fire destroyed thousands of acres of land, the FBI is currently investigating a man and his girlfriend for possibly starting 16 fires, including the devastating Salt Fire. Court documents said there were 16 suspicious wildland fires that started on the Mesca
  
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• Heavy showers continue to move through New Mexico

  22-07-2024 05:35 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms have been moving across the state all day today. Flash Flood Warnings, and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued all over the state, even across the Albuquerque metro. As we head overnight, heavy rainfall could still occur as showers and storms continue to move to the south and southeast. Flooding concerns will persist through the overnight hours as well.Another active afternoon is likely on Monday as temperatures will be cooler across New Mexico. We will start to see some
  
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• Mini Coop group finishes cross-country trip after departing Albuquerque in mid-July

  22-07-2024 05:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Car enthusiasts recently wrapped up a cross-country trip that started in Albuquerque.The Mini Cooper community hit the road for the "Mini Takes the States" event, starting their journey at Sandia Mini on July 12.According to Mini's website, the event takes place every two years to allow hundreds of mini owners to share an adventure on some of the best roads in America.Story continues below
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• Man admits to drinking after being seen with handgun, Albuquerque Police Department reports

  22-07-2024 05:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is behind bars just two days after police highlighted their crackdown on the deadly combination of drinking and negligently using a firearm.Video shows the Albuquerque Police Department making contact with the driver of a vehicle, identified as Manuel Romero. They believed he and several others were lurking in a parking lot near Gold Avenue and Second Street early in the morning. Albuquerque mother enters plea deal after baby dies with met
  
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• Pavement project coming to New Mexico State Road 554

  22-07-2024 04:54 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – This week, a road project will begin on New Mexico 554. It starts on Wednesday, July 23.The New Mexico Department of Transportation is working with Dustrol Inc. to perform a pavement rehabilitation project on NM 554 in El Rito.The work will span from mile marker 0 to 21.University of New Mexico Health System provides first-time sleep apnea device surgeryCrews will be working six days a week (Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and it's expected
  
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• Celebrities react to Joe Biden exiting the 2024 presidential race

  22-07-2024 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) -- Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.Barbra Streisand, a Democratic supporter, wrote Sunday on X that “we should be grateful for his upholding of our democracy.” While many paid tribute to Biden’s presidency, others wondered about the future.Cher wrote on X that she was “tortured” because she doesn’t believe the Democrats could win withou
  
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• Delta, United flight cancellations continue after global tech outage

  22-07-2024 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Airlines, including Delta Air Lines, continued to struggle to restore operations two days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and resulted in several carriers grounding flights.Total cancellations within, into or out of the U.S. on Sunday clocked in at 1,461, according to the latest data from FlightAware. Delta and United Airlines topped the cancellations.Massive tech outage causes worldwide disruptions: What we know
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• Young archers gather at Balloon Fiesta Park for JOAD Target Nationals & U.S. OPEN

  22-07-2024 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta Park helped young archers hit the target this weekend for the Junior Olympic Archery Development Nationals (JOAD) and U.S. OPEN.More than 800 athletes under 20 years old came out to the park this weekend to compete for their chance at a national title or a college scholarship.From team competition to individual bracket elimination, organizers said the event was a chance for these archers to get noticed. 2024 Olympics: How to watch gymnastics,
  
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• Rail Yards Market puts spotlight on fruit commonly associated with summer

  22-07-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Rail Yards Market of Albuquerque offers its guests fresh, artisan foods and produce every Sunday.
  This week, it was all about watermelon!Mago's Farms, based in Hatch, were at the event, and they specialize in the juicy summertime fruit. They grow two varieties of the fruit: seeded and seedless.Waste plagues Albuquerque-area drainage ditchesThe farm's owner said he wants his produce to help build a community by growing together and distributing his produc
  
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• Horse racing meet moving from Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque

  22-07-2024 00:49 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The rest of this year's racing season at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino will move to Albuquerque after flash flooding on Saturday, July 21 damaged part of the facility, General Manager Rick Baugh said in a video statement.The rest of the meet will move to the Downs of Albuquerque, but will still be run as a Ruidoso Downs meet, Baugh said. The Downs of Albuquerque is located at the New Mexico State Fairgournds.Baugh said the move "is heart-breaking" but New Mexico's
  
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• 2024 Olympics: How to watch gymnastics, swimming, track finals; full schedule

  22-07-2024 00:48 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Every four years, the trio of gymnastics, swimming and track and field takes center stage across the world, and this year in Paris is no different.Can Simone Biles add to her seven Olympic medals and lead Team USA to another title? Will she find a way to overcome her bout with "the twisties" in Tokyo? She looked great during the U.S. Olympic Trials, at least. On the men's side, can an American win gold for the first time since Paul Hamm did it at the 2004 Athens Games?How w
  
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• What to know about Kamala Harris

  22-07-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) —  As President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will not seek reelection in November against former President Donald Trump, he shared his “full support and endorsement” for his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris, as the Democratic candidate.As Biden’s performance in the first presidential debate led to a host of Democrats calling for him to be replaced as the party’s official candidate, one of the most popular suggestions for
  
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