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• Oklahoma couple share their story after being lost at sea for nearly 40 hours

  03-08-2024 23:14 via krqe.com
  
  EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Nathan and Kim Maker returned home Monday night after a scuba diving trip took a scary turn.They were diving off the coast of Freeport, Texas last week.Nathan and Kim Maker scuba diving. (Courtesy: Nathan Maker)While in the water, one of their dives was cut short, due to a malfunction with a crucial piece of equipment on someone's gear.On the way up to the surface, all divers were using a line to guide them back to the boat."One of the ladies in our group lost her ha
  
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• Why singer Jelly Roll stopped concert mid-show

  03-08-2024 22:02 via krqe.com
  
  MIDLAND, Michigan (WJW) - Country star Jelly Roll is cementing his reputation as an artist who appreciates his fans.During a performance at the Tailgate N' Tallboys festival on Thursday in Midland, Michigan, he paused his show to acknowledge a particularly dedicated fan.The 39-year-old artist, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, was performing in front of a crowd of approximately 15,000 at the event when he noticed a woman in the front row with an IV drip. Justin Timberlake’s license
  
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• School supplies: Here's what they cost at 10 U.S. stores

  03-08-2024 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — There's still a little bit of summertime left before kids and teens return to school for a new academic year. But it's never too early to get a jump on back-to-school shopping — but supplies can be expensive."With that in mind, personal finance outlet FinanceBuzz recently gathered pricing data from July 2024 for some of America's biggest retailers to compare the prices of identical sets of common school items on elementary, middle and high school suppl
  
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• ‘America’s home in France’: An up-close look at the US embassy in Paris

  03-08-2024 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  PARIS (NEXSTAR) – The U.S. embassy in Paris has been home to 15 U.S. ambassadors over the past 50 years. U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Denise Bauer currently lives in the opulent residence located in the 8th arrondissement.“I truly look at it as America’s home in France and it represents our country well,” Bauer said.One of the home’s most famous pieces is a painting of George Washington after the Battle of Princeton. The State Department recently verified th
  
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• Biden prisoner exchange ignites debate on 'steep price' to free Americans

  03-08-2024 19:02 via krqe.com
  
  President Biden’s historic deal to free high-profile Americans from Russian prisons has ignited a debate over the high cost and strategic wisdom of such exchanges, with Republicans and even some Democrats warning it will only embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin and like-minded adversaries. For decades, presidential administrations and Congress have grappled with how to deter and respond to hostage-taking and politically motivated arrests of Americans. It's a problem th
  
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• Study finds major Earth systems likely on track to collapse: 5 things to know

  03-08-2024 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Four key pillars of the global climate are melting in the heat trapped by rising fossil fuel emissions, a new study has found.The relatively stable climate that nurtured human civilization depends in large part on these structures: the ice sheets of Greenland and West Antarctica, the Amazon rainforest and the Atlantic currents that warm Europe.Under current policies, the world faces a scenario in which those pillars have roughly even odds of either surviving or collapsing during th
  
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• Pentagon rescinds plea deal for accused plotters of 9/11 attacks

  03-08-2024 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked a plea deal Friday that would have taken the death penalty off the table for three prisoners accused of helping to plot the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Austin said in a news release that he believes that given the significance of the case, responsibility on what happens to the prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay “should rest with me as the superior authority under the Military Commissions Act of 2009.”Earlier this week, the
  
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• Child deaths from hot cars are most common in these US states

  03-08-2024 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  (KFOR/NEXSTAR) - A recent study has revealed the U.S. states with the highest rate of child heatstroke deaths in cars.The study by the Parrish Law Firm looked at data from research company No Heat Stroke regarding child heatstroke deaths in cars from 1998 to July 19, 2024.The data from the study focused on the number of hot car deaths in each state compared with the population aged 14 and under. States were then ranked from highest to lowest based on the number of deaths.As you might have guesse
  
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• Orange juice is getting more expensive, here's why

  03-08-2024 17:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Americans are feeling the squeeze as the price of orange juice continues to rise.In June, orange juice cost $4.26 per 16 ounces, up 30% from the year before and nearly $2 more than in 2020, according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) data.
  A disease known as citrus greening is one of the main culprits. It's costing citrus growers millions of dollars a year, and the USDA says it's the most serious threat the industry has ever faced.
  "Despite intense efforts, c
  
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• Some Social Security recipients getting extra payment in August: Here's why

  03-08-2024 17:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — For a second time this year, some Social Security recipients are on track to receive two payments in the same month.
  Those who receive Supplemental Security Income usually get one payment a month. According to the Social Security Administration, this comes on the first day of the month — for August, that was Thursday.
  The exception — which is contributing to the double payment in August — is when the first day of the month lands on a weekend or holiday. When t
  
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• Trees don't like to breathe wildfire smoke, either – and they’ll hold their breath to avoid it

  03-08-2024 17:02 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - When wildfire smoke is in the air, doctors urge people to stay indoors to avoid breathing in harmful particles and gases. But what happens to trees and other plants that can’t escape from the smoke?They respond a bit like us, it turns out: Some trees essentially shut their windows and doors and hold their breath.As atmospheric and chemical scientists, we study the air quality and ecological effects of wildfire smoke and other pollutants. In a s
  
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• Patriotic home in Albuquerque hits the market for $489,000

  03-08-2024 16:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A house adorned with a large American flag on its pitched metal-paneled roof has hit the market in Albuquerque and is gaining attention on social media.The 3,672 square-foot house on Mezcal Circle NW contains three beds and baths, a finished basement with a pool table, a two-car garage, a detached garage, a lap pool in the backyard, and more features. The home sits on a 7,849-square-foot lot and is listed for $489,000.It even got a feature on the Zillow
  
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• Murder suspect released, warrant issued for former Clovis police officer

  03-08-2024 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A murder suspect in Clovis has been released pending trial after it was revealed a former police officer may have encouraged her to commit other crimes. According to court documents, Alexandra Romero told detectives that early last year, a Clovis Police Department officer gave her information and drugs. She identified the now-former officer as Frank Careri. Albuquerque woman sentenced for abusing her foster childRomero claimed Careri ran license plates for her an
  
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• BernCo, City of Albuquerque ask for input on how to use opioid settlement money

  03-08-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a public health crisis across the nation prompting drug makers and distributors to shell out hundreds of millions of dollars over the destruction of people's lives caused by opioids. Now, the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County are asking for public input on how best to spend those funds.Families and advocates crowded the halls of Patrick J. Baca Library on Wednesday to have their voices heard. "Every time we tried to get my daughter into a t
  
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• ABQ transit officials give update on rideshare program that began in March

  03-08-2024 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A city-operated rideshare program that started earlier this year is seeing more and more people use the service. As a result, transit officials say they've expanded parts of the program to meet demand. "This service serves a changing community," said Mike Davis, Deputy Director for Albuquerque's Transit Department. "It's very flexible and adaptable."Story continues below
  Trending: 7th APD officer resigns, commander fired amid DWI Unit investigationFood: Rio
  
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• 1 injured after crash on I-25 near Alameda in Albuquerque

  03-08-2024 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a collision on Friday, around 12:45 p.m.,on I-25 southbound, north of Alameda. The department said an unoccupied pickup truck came off a trailer and struck a car that was traveling south on the frontage road. The driver was forced off the road where they rammed into a speed limit sign. BCSO warns of scam that appears like an official call from the departmentThe driver was transported to the hospital and their conditi
  
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• Shower chances into the weekend

  03-08-2024 05:26 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms once again moved in across New Mexico today. Looking ahead to this weekend, Saturday appears to have more widespread rainfall than Sunday. While most of the rain will be concentrated in the mountains, the valleys should see isolated storms on Saturday. Come Sunday the rain will likely be constrained to the mountains. The heavier rainfall on Saturday will bring an increased risk for burn scar flooding. Particularly along the Cerro Pelado Burn Scar. Risk for burn scar flooding w
  
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• NM governor meeting with government officials, business leaders in India

  03-08-2024 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is taking an out-of-country trip to India. The governor will be in the country until August 10. Governor signs bill allocating $100M to Ruidoso wildfire recoveryHer office said she'll discuss New Mexico partnerships with higher education, business, and government officials. The governor, along with First Gentleman Manny Cordova and other state delegates will be in New Delhi and Chennai, which is on India's southeast coast.The gov
  
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• Albuquerque woman sentenced for abusing her foster child

  03-08-2024 05:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman was sentenced for child abuse on Friday while her husband, a former Albuquerque Police Department officer, awaits his trial. Jacquelyn and Nicholas Schmidt became foster parents to a two-year-old boy in 2021 but the child was removed from their custody four months later. Carlsbad woman facing child abuse charges requests evidence be thrown out before trialDoctors noticed several signs of abuse from extensive bruising to broken bones
  
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• Carlsbad woman facing child abuse charges requests evidence be thrown out before trial

  03-08-2024 04:39 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – A Carlsbad woman facing charges over the death of her 14-year-old grandson is looking to have some evidence in her case thrown out after saying it was illegally seized. In 2021, 14-year-old Brett Sullivan was found in a Carlsbad shed unresponsive. Investigators determined he overdosed on fentanyl. Santa Fe police identify suspect accused of shooting at fast food restaurantThey believe Kelli Smith and her daughter Alexis were selling the drug and were aware Sull
  
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• Santa Fe police identify suspect accused of shooting at fast food restaurant

  03-08-2024 04:28 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Santa Fe Police Department identified a man accused of shooting someone in the head last month. According to police, the shooting happened in late July at a Sonic Drive-In on Cerrillos Road around 11 p.m. Clovis therapist, charged with sex abuse against children, wants out of jailPolice said an employee took drinks out to a car and was shot in the head. Witnesses told police they saw a male and two women fleeing the scene. Police have identified the man as
  
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• Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department outlines how e-bike bill would be enforced

  03-08-2024 03:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Parks and Recreation Department explained how a hotly debated bill on e-bikes in Albuquerque's open spaces could be monitored and enforced. Next week, Albuquerque City Council is expected to consider a proposed ordinance to allow all classes of electric bicycles on trails while capping the speed limit to 20 miles per hour. Petition asks Albuquerque City Council to pump the brakes on e-bikes in the BosqueThe Parks and Recreation Depa
  
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• Local Jiu Jitsu national champion credits sport for changing her life

  03-08-2024 03:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sarah Souza, 14, is a local Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner who is a rising star in the national teen orange belt division. A back-to-back national champion, Souza also recently won the Pan-American championships, which is the largest Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament held in the Americas.Training in the sport has changes Souza's life in countless ways. She grew up in a household where she was physically and mentally abused, so Souza and her mother sought out
  
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• NMDOT: Rumble strips on Route 66's 'Singing Highway' falling into disrepair

  03-08-2024 03:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There is a long rich history on Route 66. A decade ago, the road was built with the song America the Beautiful playing when people drove over a certain section. Now, ten years later, the song is hitting a lower note and might soon be gone. Story continues below
  Trending: 7th APD officer resigns, commander fired amid DWI Unit investigationFood: Rio Rancho food, entertainment venue delays openingCommunity: Millions in funding cut from Albuquerque hom
  
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• Judge files written order on dismissing Alec Baldwin's charge

  03-08-2024 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –  The judge in the Alec Baldwin case has submitted her final written order on her decision to dismiss his charge offering a deeper explanation of her ruling. Baldwin was on trial for involuntary manslaughter last month for his role in the 2021 shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico film set. The Fallout From Alec Baldwin’s Botched Criminal TrialBut as Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer detailed in an order filed this week, Baldwin
  
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• Albuquerque Parks and Rec working on finalizing Route 66 Open Space trailhead

  03-08-2024 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Roughly a year ago, the City of Albuquerque spent nearly $1.5 million to acquire land in the Tijeras Canyon area for city open space; but how much progress has been made on trails there? The Diamond Rock property encompasses 145 acres, and it may be a few months yet before the main trail head is ready.
  "We had the Four Hills area there and we have the Tijeras Bio Zone so this is a little puzzle piece that connects both of those pieces. So, it makes it a nice
  
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• Prices for goods and services up 8% in Tijuana in recent weeks weeks

  03-08-2024 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Produce, goods and services, as well as the cost of gasoline have gone up by as much as 8% in recent weeks in Tijuana, one of numerous border communities where experts say inflation tends to be higher.
  Ismael Plascencia López, president of the Baja California Economists College, says that on the national level, inflation is up 5.61% in Mexico."Inflation in border communities such as Tijuana is always higher," he said.Plascencia López added that the incr
  
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• New Mexico moth outbreak grows

  03-08-2024 01:27 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A moth outbreak continues to be a problem in the northern New Mexico wilderness.The Forest Service said tussock moth caterpillars are defoliating trees south of Taos, leaving them at risk of dying. Water drop scheduled for Santa Rosa LakeThe outbreak now covers around 3,000 acres in the Carson National Forest between Pot Creek and US Hill.It has also been reported in the Cibola and Santa Fe National Forest.
  
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• Work underway for North Domingo Baca Park's new indoor pool

  03-08-2024 00:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The next stage of construction has begun at North Domingo Baca Park.Crews are working now on the new aquatic center and resurfacing the tennis courts.The new natatorium plans call for an Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool, a diving pool, and a heated warm-up pool. Eagle Rock Convenience Center undergoing routine maintenanceThis portion of the project is scheduled to be completed in September of 2025.This phase of construction is budgeted at $12.7 millio
  
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• Teen accused of shooting 6-year-old in head; New Mexico mom shares his story

  03-08-2024 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – According to New Mexico State Police, a 14-year-old opened fire on a family in January, hitting a 6-year-old boy in the face. He's spent months in the hospital, and this week got a hero's welcome back home to the Silver City area, complete with an escort from local fire departments and law enforcement.“It’s been crazy. He went from running and playing every day, going to school, and in January, he missed school. He couldn't go to school no m
  
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• Delta Dental launches 'Smiles Across New Mexico' grant program

  03-08-2024 00:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new grant program hopes to expand dental education across the state. It's called the "Smiles Across New Mexico" from Delta Dental. Oxxo convenience stores coming to Texas, New MexicoThey plan to provide funding to non-profit organizations across the state for dental education in hopes of promoting oral health for underserved children and at-risk populations. Delta will be accepting applications for the program until October 31.
  
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• Showers and storms continue

  03-08-2024 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms have once again moved in across New Mexico. Flash Flooding along burn scar areas are a large concern as we head into the later evening hours. These showers and storms will continue to spawn through the late evening hours with some lingering across central New Mexico along with higher elevations overnight.
  Looking ahead to this weekend, Saturday appears to have more widespread rainfall than Sunday. While most of the rain will be concentrated in the mountains, the valleys should
  
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• Art exhibit touts 'beauty' of South Texas border

  03-08-2024 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- A new art exhibit has opened in Eagle Pass, Texas, that touts the beauty of the U.S.-Mexico border region.Son of fallen Border Patrol agent swims for Team USA in Paris Olympics
  The "Border Is Beautiful Art Exhibition" opened Thursday night and will run through the end of September at the Eagle Pass Art and Culture Center, located 364 Main Street.The exhibit is free and shows off over 50 different pieces of art depicting life on the U.S.-Mexico border."These peop
  
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• Clovis therapist, charged with sex abuse against children, wants out of jail

  03-08-2024 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – An occupational therapist is facing charges related to sexual abuse of children. Prosecutors said he abused his power, but the accused man claims these charges are false. A motion from Jared Cordum’s defense team called the whole case into question.Jared Cordum, 28, of Clovis, was taken into custody by special agents on July 9. He is facing multiple sexual abuse charges against children.New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said that Cordum "u
  
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