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• Death being investigated by BCSO homicide detectives

  11-08-2024 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is looking into a death. The investigation started on Sunday.BCSO said homicide detectives are investigating in the mesa near 122nd Street and Avalon.The scene is active as of 1:25 p.m.If more information is released, it'll be added to this article.
  
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• Santa Fe murder suspect located in Las Cruces after robbery, carjacking

  11-08-2024 21:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities said a suspected killer was taken into custody in Las Cruces. He's accused of killing an elderly man in Santa Fe.Police said Zachary Babitz, 38, shot and killed an 83-year-old man outside a Best Buy in Santa Fe on August 6. Afterward, authorities searched for Babitz, and he was found in Las Cruces on Saturday evening.Babitz is accused of also robbing an Arby's in Las Cruces on Saturday after reports surfaced of a man and woman entering the re
  
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• Trump reportedly used slur against Harris in private conversations

  11-08-2024 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) — Former President Donald Trump reportedly has used a slur often targeted at women to describe Vice President Kamala Harris during at least two private conversations. His campaign denies it.The New York Times cited two people who, on different occasions, heard Trump call Harris a “b——.” The people were granted anonymity to describe private discussions.In response, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said, “That is not language President Trump has us
  
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• Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

  11-08-2024 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade.They’ll be so close Wednesday, at least from our perspective, that just a sliver of moon could fit between them. In reality, our solar system’s biggest planet and its dimmer, reddish neighbor will be more than 350 million miles (575 million kilometers) apart in their respective orbits.The two planets will reach their minimum separation &mdash
  
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• What is an interest rate cut, and what would it mean for you?

  11-08-2024 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Americans have been hit hard by high borrowing costs in recent years, but with the Fed weighing a potential interest rate cut, some relief could come as soon as September.Starting in March 2022, the Federal Reserve began rapidly raising interest rates to crush inflation and cool a red-hot labor market.
  By increasing the cost of borrowing, the Fed hoped to slow economic activity enough to curb rising prices but not so much that it tipped the economy into a recession. Thi
  
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• QR code scams are hidden in plain sight. Here's how to spot them

  11-08-2024 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – QR codes are everywhere these days – on restaurant tables, at checkout and even on the bills you receive in the mail. But not every QR code you come across is sure to be legitimate. Scammers are taking advantage of the technology to trick people into different schemes, the Better Business Bureau warned this week.
  The scams work in a few different ways. One common strategy, the BBB says, is sticking fraudulent QR codes to the back of parking meters or at parking
  
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• When is the best age to take Social Security?

  11-08-2024 21:06 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — As Americans continue to grapple with rising living costs, choosing the right time to claim Social Security benefits has never been more important.Social Security retirement benefits are calculated based on how long you worked, how much you made and when you started collecting. Those who claim at the earliest retirement age, 62, receive a reduced monthly payment, while those who wait until 70 see a potentially significant bump.Data from the Social Security Administration sho
  
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• Best meteor shower of the year peaks this weekend, NASA says

  11-08-2024 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  (KXAN) -- What NASA calls the best meteor shower of the year is peaking this weekend.The Perseid meteor shower can produce up to 100 meteors per hour, giving you an excellent shot at witnessing the celestial event.The Perseids occur every year between mid-July and late-August. At this time, the Earth passes through the remnants of the Swift-Tuttle comet.During this year's meteor shower, the moon will be in its first quarter, with about half of it lit up.
  However, just before midnight the moon wi
  
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• 'Catfish' host Nēv Schulman recovering after breaking neck in crash: 'I’m lucky to be here'

  11-08-2024 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (WGN) — Nēv Schulman, the host of MTV's "Catfish," announced Saturday that he is recovering after breaking his neck in a crash while riding his bike this week.According to a post shared by the reality show host on Instagram, the crash unfolded on Monday while he was traveling to pick up his son on his bike.Specific details about the crash are unclear, but Schulman indicated in the post that he had been hit by a truck before falling unconscious on the pavement."I
  
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• Isaiah Chavez is making a strong case for UNM's back-up QB spot

  11-08-2024 07:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM Football wrapped up week three of Fall Camp on Saturday with their second, and final, scrimmage of camp. Lobos Head Football Coach Bronco Mendenhall is happy with the progression that he has seen in his team so far this fall, and now it's about tightening the screws as they close in on their season opener.
  "The clear strength of this team and this program to this point is their willingness, their work ethic, and their hope, but even more so, their belief
  
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• Angelo Leo wins World Title VIA 10th round KO

  11-08-2024 07:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's own Angelo Leo is once again a World Champion after winning the IBF Featherweight World Title on Saturday night. Leo beat former champion Venado Lopez by a 10th-round knockout at Tingley Coliseum.
  Nationally broadcasted on ESPN, Leo showcased a solid fight the whole way through and the cherry on top was a left hand that put Lopez to the canvas. Leo is now a 2-time World Champion and has improved his professional to 25-1 with 12 wins coming by k
  
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• New Mexico State University plans to build multi-million-dollar soundstage

  11-08-2024 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Industry, labor, and education partners are collaborating and looking to add to the ever-growing film industry in New Mexico. A multi-million-dollar project could boost local and state revenue while providing hands-on experiences for media students throughout the state."If you're creating new film production opportunities, then you're creating a stable workforce,” said Jeff Steinborn, state senator and president of Film Las Cruces.It's been years in the
  
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• ABQ BioPark gorilla moved to zoo with her half-sister

  11-08-2024 05:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark has said goodbye to one of its western lowland gorillas.
  The ABQ BioPark said 42-year-old female Matadi has been moved to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas.
  Matadi is joining a senior troop of gorillas and is being reunited with her half-sister.
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• APD searches for carjacking suspect

  11-08-2024 05:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are searching for a suspect they say carjacked someone near the University of New Mexico (UNM).According to UNM authorities, the victim flagged down police near University and Lomas, saying someone pointed a gun at them. They also told police the suspect physically removed them from their car and took off.Story continues below
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• NMMI Football ready to start new era under Head Coach Oliver Soukup

  11-08-2024 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Military Institute has a new Head Football Coach, as Oliver Soukup replaces Kurt Taufa'asau. Soukup took over the program in June and while he has had to hit the road running, to prepare for their season opener on August 29th, Soukup is optimistic and also confident that this team will be more than prepared ."You know, every place that I have been, it's always kind of been a rebuild, but this is a good situation coming in. I have been rea
  
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• CABQ public transit leaders create new, update 'rules to ride' for bus system

  11-08-2024 04:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's the city's latest effort to make public transit in the metro safer for riders. They've updated some rules, created new ones, and continue to ramp up security."If you're not following the rules to ride, you're first asked to comply, and then you're just asked to exit the bus," said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller at Saturday's press conference.Some of those new rules include no large carts, loud music, drug use, or littering. They've also updated some rules
  
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• Ranger reinstated after Uvalde-related suspension, New Mexico wants Texas' medical workers

  11-08-2024 03:46 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- The Texas Department of Public Safety reinstated a Texas Ranger in early August after a suspension over his response to the May 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
  In May 2022, a lone gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in conjoined classrooms at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. It took 77 minutes for law enforcement officers from dozens of agencies to breach the classroom and take down the 18-year-old gunman. In total, there were 376 law enforcement offic
  
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• More monsoon moisture for New Mexico

  11-08-2024 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  Showers and storms have developed across parts of the state this afternoon. Even though we are seeing these showers and storms, they are much less widespread than what we saw to end the week. A few bands have brought some heavy rain and as we head through the late evening hours, more showers will continue to develop. Overnight, lingering showers are expected to persist across parts of northern and western New Mexico. Sunday will be similar to today but high temperatures will start to increase on
  
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• Pups and their owners cool off at Albuquerque pool

  11-08-2024 01:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the summer season winds down, the Albuquerque Parks and Rec. Department wanted to treat the dogs of the Duke City to some poolside fun!"The Doggy Paddle" took place today at the Montgomery Pool in northeast Albuquerque and this is the second year for the pool party.Story continues below
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• Beauty crawl fundraises for homeless APS students

  11-08-2024 01:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A unique event gave women in the community a way to say goodbye to summer with some much-needed self-care.The End of Summer Beauty Crawl at the Waxing The City's Rio Grande location offered free beauty services such as eyebrow waxing, hair styling, and make-up touch-ups.The event allowed some moms to unwind after a summer filled with lots of quality time with their kids, all while supporting a good cause.Story continues below
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• Locals learn about adventuring outdoors at Albuquerque brewery

  11-08-2024 01:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Canteen Brewery in northeast Albuquerque hosted the Outdoor Adventure Fair on Saturday.Guests of the fair were able to grab a beer and chat with experts about the variety of adventures awaiting New Mexicans. The abundant sunshine in our state, combined with mostly calm weather, makes for great outdoor opportunities.Phone service provider hands out laptops to New Mexico studentsOfficials said fall is a great time in New Mexico to get out and explore the chang
  
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• Phone service provider hands out laptops to New Mexico students

  11-08-2024 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local students got some new technology just in time for the school year.The Albuquerque School of Excellence is one of 34 schools joining the Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) Program across the nation and the first one here in New Mexico.The program aims to make students and their classrooms "future-ready" by investing roughly $2.3 million into every participating school.Report details ways New Mexico can improve education for Native American studentsThe VI
  
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