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• Reward increased for information in off-duty Albuquerque police officer's death

  21-08-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are still looking for any information about a hit and run that killed an off-duty Albuquerque Police Department officer. Investigators believe someone in a Volkswagen ran into Officer Bianca Quintana near Coors and Chapulin last week. The make and make of that car is not known. Family of APD officer killed in hit-and-run grieve, urge driver to come forwardThe reward for information leading to an arrest has increased to $13,000. Anyone with inform
  
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• New Mexico Tourism Department gives out $1M for community cleanup initiatives

  21-08-2024 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Tourism Department is giving out $1 million to help clean up communities in the state. 67 groups and agencies are participating in the Clean and Beautiful grant program this year which is a new record for the department.Sandia High School gets major donation to automotive classThe grant money is going toward youth empowerment and waste reduction. Albuquerque received $60,000 and Bernalillo County is getting nearly $64,000.
  
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• Report: Sandia Science & Technology Park has paid $7.7B in wages since 1988

  21-08-2024 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new study found that the Sandia Science and Technology Park in southeast Albuquerque has had a major economic impact on the state. The report, by the Mid-Region Council of Governments, found that the businesses operating out of the park have paid $7.7 billion in wages across the surrounding five counties since the park was founded in 1988. Sandia High School gets major donation to automotive class"The wages in the park are higher than average. They're grea
  
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• Prosecutors look to keep man accused of shooting at NMSP officer detained until trial

  21-08-2024 22:29 via krqe.com
  
  FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors want to keep the man accused of shooting at a New Mexico State Police officer in Farmington locked up until trial.State Police said Fernando Silva, 40, was pulled over for speeding Monday night, got out of his vehicle, and fired at least 50 rounds from an assault-style rifle. He was arrested Tuesday in San Juan County. Video: APD’s horse-mounted unit arrests two suspects after fight turns into short chaseIn their motion, prosecutors argued S
  
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• AFR responds to housefire in northwest Albuquerque on Tuesday

  21-08-2024 22:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After an hour of work, Albuquerque Fire Rescue was able to put out a house fire in northwest Albuquerque. Crews responded to the home a little before 1 p.m. on Tuesday near Taylor Ranch and Golf Course. What to do if you see a dog left in a hot car in AlbuquerqueCrews said the fire was in the laundry wall that went into the attic and caused significant damage. No one was injured. Crews said the fire may have been caused by the dryer.
  
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• ABQ BioPark Zoo to host Homeschool Day

  21-08-2024 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark Zoo is hosting a field trip day for homeschoolers and their families. Where does New Mexico rank on list of Most Fun States?Education staff and volunteers plan to teach students about adaptations, predator/prey relations, habitats and habitat design, and more. Kids will also have the opportunity to help make animal enrichment activities.The Zoo Homeschool Day will be held on Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Online registration is required in adv
  
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• Dulce man sentenced for luring children to home with candy, sexually assaulting them

  21-08-2024 21:28 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Dulce man was sentenced to prison for using candy to lure children into his home on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, where he sexually assaulted them. Video: APD’s horse-mounted unit arrests two suspects after fight turns into short chaseJoel Ruiz, 65, will go to prison for 30 years. Evidence in the case showed that he lured two children to his home between January 2016 and January 2020. Both of the children were female and under the age
  
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• Restitution hearing set for New Mexico man convicted of wire fraud

  21-08-2024 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A restitution hearing has been scheduled in the case of former Roswell Escrow Services, Inc. owner Christopher Adam Jensen-Tanner. Jensen-Tanner was sentenced to 46 months in prison for wire fraud in July 2024.The ‘Top 100 Pizza Spots’ in the Midwest, according to YelpThe restitution hearing will be September 18, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the U.S. Courthouse at 100 N. Church Street, Las Cruces. The hearing allows all parties to determine restitution a
  
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• Mom's home swept away in CT floodwaters, video shows: 'I got my son's teddy bear'   

  21-08-2024 21:04 via krqe.com
  
  OXFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Thunderstorms across parts of Connecticut caused historic flash flooding Sunday evening, with Oxford getting some of the worst in the state.
  The small town lost two residents, 65-year-old Ethelyn Joiner and 71-year-old Audrey Rostkowski, after they were swept away by floodwaters. Randi Marcucio's home collapsed into a river in Oxford, Connecticut, during flash flooding caused by thunderstorms across the state. (Chris Hofmann)
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• A gold bar is now worth $1 million for the first time

  21-08-2024 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A single bar of gold is now worth $1 million for the first time ever.The milestone was hit Friday after the precious metal's spot price surpassed $2,500 per troy ounce. Gold bars typically weigh 400 troy ounces, so a standard gold bar is valued at a million dollars.Gold's record run continued this week, with spot gold reaching an all-time high of $2,531 per ounce on Tuesday. The value of the precious metal — which has long been seen as a hedge against economic uncertai
  
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• Shein sues Temu alleging copyright infringement and fraud

  21-08-2024 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Chinese owned fast-fashion brand Shein is suing rival Temu on allegations of copyright infringement, fraud and theft of trade secrets.The latest legal battle between the two online retailers was filed on Wednesday in the United States District Court of the District of Columbia. Shein, owned by Roadget Business Pte. Ltd., filed an 80-page complaint against Temu, owned by PDD Holdings Inc., Whaleco, Inc. and Does 1-20.In the complaint, Shein alleges that Temu "masquerades as a legitima
  
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• New Jersey canceling $100 million in medical debt

  21-08-2024 21:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced Wednesday that the state would cancel $100 million in medical debt for nearly 50,000 residents.“Medical debt can follow someone for decades. We are wiping the slate clean for thousands and making a real impact on their lives,” Murphy posted on X.New Jersey is working with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which said in a release it is working with the state to leverage more than $550,000 in American Rescue Plan federal funds.Stor
  
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• Temperatures will begin to cool off with the rain over the weekend

  21-08-2024 20:50 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures are continuing to climb across New Mexico. However, the end is in sight.
  Central and Southeast New Mexico will see another very hot afternoon today. The National Weather Service have issued Heat Advisories for the Middle Rio Grande Valley and Chaves County. The Middle Rio Grande Valley. including the ABQ Metro, could see 100 Degree Temperatures. Chaves County could see temperatures as high as 106 Degrees. These heat advisories will be in place until 8:00 p.m. on August 21st.
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• Statewide Education Network receiving FCC funding

  21-08-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A state program that is connecting schools across New Mexico is receiving federal funding. The Statewide Education Network is a broadband system that allows access across all connected schools.Sandia High School gets major donation to automotive classThe program gives schools access to improved internet service and cyber security while liking the participating schools together. This allows students to share classes, resources and information.
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• US birth rate hits new low, CDC data shows

  21-08-2024 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Births in the United States dropped again between 2022 and 2023, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The national birth rate has been steadily declining for the last 17 years, with a particularly steep drop in births between 2007 and 2009 during the Great Recession.  Between 2007 and 2022, the U.S. birth rate fell by nearly 23 percent, according to CDC data.  There were 3,596,017 registered births in 2023, about 2 percent
  
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• Bernalillo County completes contract negotiations with incoming County Manager

  21-08-2024 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is now closer to welcoming new County Manager, Cindy Chavez. The county says they have completed negotiations with Chavez. What to do if you see a dog left in a hot car in AlbuquerqueChavez will replace Julie Morgas Baca, who is retired from after more than 16 years with the county. Chavez is a native New Mexican who is serving on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in the San Jose area. The contract will go before the board of coun
  
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• What to do if you see a dog left in a hot car in Albuquerque

  21-08-2024 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department on Tuesday shared an update on its response to calls involving pets being left in cars. So far this year, the department has received 370 calls. In 2023, the department received 594 calls.While the concern is heightened if pets are left in vehicles during extreme heat or cold, the department advised animal owners that they should never leave their furry friends unattended.Story continues below
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• Where does New Mexico rank on list of Most Fun States?

  21-08-2024 19:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Every state offers something unique for residents and visitors to experience, but which state would be considered the most fun? WalletHub recently released its rankings of 2024's most fun states in America.The study compared each state across 26 key metrics including entertainment and recreation options, nightlife, national parks, and more. New Mexico ranked at No. 33 overall with rankings at 30 in entertainment and recreation and 33 in nightlife. For a comple
  
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• The 'Top 100 Pizza Spots' in the Midwest, according to Yelp

  21-08-2024 19:24 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR/KTVI) – Pizza preferences across the Midwest may vary by city or state, with Chicagoans leaning toward tavern-style pies, St. Louisans preferring a more cracker-like crust, or Michiganders opting for thicker Detroit-style slices.But where in the Midwest can you find the best examples of each? The analysts at Yelp have recently attempted to do just that.On Wednesday, Yelp released its ranking of the "Top 100 Pizza Spots in the Midwest" for 2024. The list — based on the rating
  
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• Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte returns alongside a brand new fall drink

  21-08-2024 19:23 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Apple Crisp Chai? Sure, why not?Fall lovers, it is time. Starbucks has announced the return of its iconic harbinger of all things autumn, the Pumpkin Spice Latte — plus the rest of its fall menu — and given us basically no time to prepare, because fall treats are back at the chain beginning tomorrow, Aug. 22. But alongside the highly anticipated and much-loved PSL, St
  
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• APD partnering to host gun buyback event on August 24

  21-08-2024 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence is hosting its 20th Guns to Gardens buyback event. They will be partnering with APD, United Soccer, Crime Stoppers, Isotopes and UNM Lobos to put on the event.UNM police to begin using body camerasThe gun buyback will be Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the APD University Substation. The safe surrender event gives the community an opportunity to exchange unwanted guns for cash or tickets to the Lobos, Isotopes or U
  
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• West End Productions presents: "Home, I'm Darling"

  21-08-2024 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – West End Productions is a nonprofit community theater. The theater is presenting "Home, I'm Darling" written in 2019 by Laura Wade.
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• City of Las Vegas lifts all water restrictions

  21-08-2024 15:48 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Las Vegs, New Mexico has lifted all water restrictions after recent flash flooding had placed stress on the city's water reserves.Legislative Finance Committee reviews wildfire mitigation efforts in RuidosoThe city says reserve levels have stabilized, allowing residents and businesses to use water without any restrictions. Officials say they will continue to monitor water reserves in the area to make sure they are prepared for any future impac
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: NMSP shooting suspect arrested, Ruidoso wildfire prevention, Hot temperatures, Funding boost, Van donation

  21-08-2024 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  UNM police to begin using body camerasVideo: APD’s horse-mounted unit arrests two suspectsSilver City police search for suspect in Tuesday shootingABQ City Council rejects ordinance to raise minimum wageNew Mexico State University updates tailgating rulesSandia National Labs offering internship programNew Mexico’s governor speaks at Democratic National ConventionSinaloa cartel infighting rises in northern Mexico following the detention of 2 drug lords in July
  
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• Record heat for some then stormier

  21-08-2024 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –
  While more rain is overtaking The Four Corners, western areas, and The Northern Mountains, stubbornly hot air will continue for many in the short term. Showers, with some lightning strikes earlier, are becoming less widespread while moving north and east across the northern tier with clouds mostly covering the northwestern third of the region, while everywhere else is clear from clouds and relatively mild. While moisture is slowly moving southeast, where conditions have
  
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• Record heat for parts of New Mexico before stormier weather

  21-08-2024 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While more rain is overtaking the Four Corners, western areas, and the Northern Mountains, stubbornly hot air will continue for many in the short term. Showers, with some lightning strikes earlier, are becoming less widespread while moving north and east across the northern tier with clouds mostly covering the northwestern third of the region, while everywhere else is clear from clouds and relatively mild. While moisture is slowly moving southeast, where conditions have
  
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• Albuquerque City Council rejects ordinance to raise minimum wage

  21-08-2024 06:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque City Council rejected an ordinance to raise the minimum wage in a 6-3 vote on Monday night. The bill would have raised the city's minimum wage to match the state, including for tipped workers, from $11.20 to $12 an hour. It would also have bolstered enforcement of wage theft violations. Rio Rancho City Council to hear open space proposal for land near Southern and UnserPeople came out in droves to denounce a previous amendment from Councilors
  
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• Rain cools us off slightly later this week

  21-08-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  Near-record continues through Wednesday across New Mexico. Rain chances increase starting Thursday, cooling temperatures off.
  It was another hot day across New Mexico with high temperatures climbing to near-records this afternoon. There was some better monsoon moisture moving through northern New Mexico today, bringing scattered to isolated showers and storms from Gallup and Grants to the northern mountains and east to Clayton, along with southern Colorado.
  Wednesday will be another very hot day
  
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• New Mexico's governor speaks at Democratic National Convention

  21-08-2024 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention and the theme was A Bold Vision for America's Future. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered a speech on health care and said the country is excited to elect Kamala Harris.
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• Durango & Silverton Railroad adding night shoots to photography special

  21-08-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – The Durango and Silverton Railroad is adding a new feature to its fall photography special this year. Photographers will be able to capture nighttime images of the historic steam train this year as it travels along the Animas River Canyon. Night shoots were previously held at the depot. NMSU announcer Jack Nixon set to retire after 2024-25 seasonThe train will stop at five distinct locations, all with professional lighting, from September 14-16 as part of
  
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• UNM police to begin using body cameras

  21-08-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It is a first for the University of New Mexico police department, body cameras are on the way. It's a new tool to help campus police in whatever situation they may come across. “Not only officers, but also citizens, if you really think about it. It will hold everybody accountable,” said Lt. Larry Bitsoih.Story continues below
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• Silver City police search for suspect in Tuesday shooting

  21-08-2024 05:56 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 is working to learn more about a shooting that put Western New Mexico University under a shelter-in-place. It went into effect just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Gallup police asking for information on shooting that injured teenThe Silver City Police Department said the shooting happened off campus and the university has lifted the shelter in place. Police are still searching for the suspect The university said the suspect is believed to be drivi
  
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• Devon Dampier ready to drive the Lobos offense as QB 1

  21-08-2024 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Devon Dampier is ready to go into his sophomore season at New Mexico as the starting quarterback. He will play his first game as QB 1 when the Lobos host Montana State in the season opener on Aug. 24.
  Dampier does the same thing before each game. "I always call my mom before the game," said Dampier. "That's the one that settles me down, keeps me grounded. But, I really try to stay relaxed during games. I try not to over do it, not get too hyped, not get too
  
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• Law firm threatens to sue FEMA over delays in aid for Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire victims

  21-08-2024 05:12 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Victims of the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Fire are still struggling to get federal assistance. The destructive blaze burned more than 300,000 acres in 2022 devastating homes and businesses. Residents said the federal government has failed to respond or have stalled claims for recovery assistance. Xcel Energy addresses call for customers to reduce power usageA law firm representing many of those residents said they aren't afraid to take FEMA to court. "We co
  
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• Gallup police asking for information on shooting that injured teen

  21-08-2024 04:23 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The Gallup Police Department is asking the public for more information on a shooting that left a 15-year-old injured. According to police, the shooting happened last week near Second Street and Logan Ave. Police said the teen was shot in the stomach on a dirt in the area. Video: APD’s horse-mounted unit arrests two suspects after fight turns into short chaseThe teen told police he approached two men on the trail when one of them pulled out a gun and shot hi
  
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• Xcel Energy addresses call for customers to reduce power usage

  21-08-2024 04:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Xcel Energy is speaking out on what caused the company to ask eastern and southeastern New Mexico customers to reduce their energy usage Monday night. The company issued an alert on Monday asking some of its Texas and New Mexico customers in several counties to cut back on their energy usage until 9 p.m. to prevent outages. Sandia High School gets major donation to automotive classThey asked customers to turn off lights, appliances, and air conditioning unless
  
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• BCSO investigating fatal crash in northwest Albuquerque

  21-08-2024 03:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash near Paseo Del Norte and 2nd Street. One person died as a result of the crash. The cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not been released.
  BCSO announced the following road closures:
  Eastbound Paseo off-ramp to 2nd St closed.Westbound Paseo off-ramp to 2nd St closed.All Northbound shut down at El Pueblo.All Southbound shutdown at Paseo del Norte- Traffic will be dive
  
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• Sandia High School gets major donation to automotive class

  21-08-2024 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some of Albuquerque's future mechanics are getting a chance to put their knowledge into practice, thanks to a big donation. “We're excited to learn about the new parts,” said Lucas Sait, student at Sandia High School.Story continues below
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• Video: APD's horse-mounted unit arrests two suspects after fight turns into short chase

  21-08-2024 02:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fight breaks out in downtown Albuquerque, but the cavalry comes to the rescue. That happened over the weekend when the Albuquerque Police Department's horse-mounted unit, took a pair of troublemakers, into custody.Story continues below
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• Legislative Finance Committee reviews wildfire mitigation efforts in Ruidoso

  21-08-2024 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The damage left by wildfires in and around Ruidoso have reshaped the area for years to come. Now facing millions of dollars in repairs, the state is also trying to work toward preventing another destructive wildfire in the area. Lawmakers spent hours talking about the Salt and South Fork Fires Tuesday morning and said the Ruidoso area is still at risk of losing much more if they don't keep working toward more safeguards. Story continues below
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• Rio Rancho City Council to hear open space proposal for land near Southern and Unser

  21-08-2024 01:25 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA) wants to officially turn some of their land into an open space for the public to enjoy.“It's nice to have an area in the center where the residents can come and do something other than a regular grassy park with playground equipment, where they can see where the natural wildlife and the natural vegetation is,” said Facility Operations Director at SSCAFCA Andy Edmonson.About ten
  
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• Near-record heat continues

  21-08-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Record and near-record continues through Wednesday across New Mexico. Rain chances increase starting Thursday, cooling temperatures off.
  It's another hot day across New Mexico with high temperatures climbing to near-records this afternoon. There's a little bit better monsoon moisture moving through northern New Mexico today, bringing scattered to isolated showers and storms from Gallup and Grants to the northern mountains and east to Clayton, along with southern Colorado. These showers will fizz
  
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• Sandia National Labs offering internship program

  21-08-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Labs offers a number of outreach programs designed to cultivate the next generation of scientists and engineers. Kylie Grenier is a third-year undergraduate at the University of Texas in Austin studying Geophysics."I've always really liked physics and I've always like no, I didn't want to do just physics, but something kind of adjacent to it," says Grenier. While attending a job fair, she heard about an internship program at Sandia National L
  
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• New Mexico State University updates tailgating rules

  21-08-2024 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Changes are coming to New Mexico State University's tailgating rules this football season. Parking lots will shut down two hours after the game or at midnight, whichever comes sooner. NMSU announcer Jack Nixon set to retire after 2024-25 seasonFor the non-student lots, tailgating will be allowed at 9 a.m. for games that start before 5 p.m. or 11 a.m. for evening games. There is no tailgating allowed during games but one person can stay behind to watch eq
  
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