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• BCSO investigating shooting in southwest Albuquerque, suspect in custody

  27-08-2024 23:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in southwest Albuquerque. Deputies responded to a home near Atrisco and Arenal where they found a person who had been shot. They were taken to the hospital and are stable.Albuquerque couple charged in connection to infant’s deathDeputies said a suspect is in custody but they do not know what led up to the shooting.
  
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• White Rock Skate Park reopens following renovation project

  27-08-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – After renovations over the last month, the White Rock Skate Park is now open for skaters to enjoy. The Los Alamos County Parks says they've installed new features made with galvanized steel frames.Story continues below
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• New Mexico agencies team up to prep high schoolers for college, careers

  27-08-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Higher Education Department and Workforce Solutions are partnering to help high school students get ready for college and careers. Gear Up New Mexico is a federally funded program that provides personalized guidance and resources to get kids entering the workforce out on the right foot.See the 2025 ‘Best Value Colleges’ in America: study“GEAR UP New Mexico is dedicated to equipping both students and educators with the tools and reso
  
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• New Mexico agencies team up to prep high schoolers for college and careers

  27-08-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Higher Education Department and Workforce Solutions are partnering to help high school students get ready for college and careers. Gear Up New Mexico is a federally funded program that provides personalized guidance and resources to get kids entering the workforce out on the right foot.See the 2025 ‘Best Value Colleges’ in America: study“GEAR UP New Mexico is dedicated to equipping both students and educators with the tools and reso
  
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• Tickets on sale for Harvest Festival at ABQ BioPark's Botanic Garden

  27-08-2024 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As fall approaches, tickets are now on sale for ABQ BioPark's annual Harvest Festival at the Botanic Garden. The event allows guests to explore the landscapes throughout the garden and aquarium and celebrate the beauty of the season. Registration open for Nuclear Museum fall break campsIt takes place October 5-6. For more information and to buy tickets, click here.
  
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• Albuquerque couple charged in connection to infant's death

  27-08-2024 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have arrested two people they said are responsible for their one-year-old child dying earlier this year. According to the criminal complaint, Thomas Soto and Monique Sanchez were having a party at his home during this year's Super Bowl. Docs: 20K pages of discovery in case of Pee Dee man accused in murder of New Mexico State Police officerPolice said Soto and Sanchez put the child to sleep on the couch but the baby never woke up. Testing r
  
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• Docs: 20K pages of discovery in case of Pee Dee man accused in murder of New Mexico State Police officer

  27-08-2024 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  MARION COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- The trial of a Marion man being held on charges in the March killing of a New Mexico State Police officer is far from beginning, as attorneys from both sides grapple with a mountain of evidence in the case, newly issued court documents show.Jaremy Smith is accused in the roadside killing of Ofc. Justin Hare along Interstate 40 west of Tucumcari in March.Hare pulled over to help Smith who was stranded along the highway when Smith shot him, according to court document
  
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• Two workers killed, one injured after explosion at Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta

  27-08-2024 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (WJBF) — Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion early Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport, according to multiple media reports.WSB-TV reported that a tire on a plane exploded, killing one Delta employee and a contract worker. The television station cited unnamed sources.
  Several Atlanta fire units and police responded to the maintenance hangar near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport shortly after 5
  
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• Eastern New Mexico's Ruidoso Branch hosting free wildlife lecture

  27-08-2024 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University is inviting the Ruidoso community for a free lecture Tuesday evening about the birds of Lincoln County.
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  The lecture is presented by the Alto Coalitio
  
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• Rain chances continuing for New Mexico this week

  27-08-2024 20:58 via krqe.com
  
  Isolated showers are coming to parts of New Mexico later this afternoon. Temperatures across the state are continuing to cool off.
  The state will see another day of storms and showers. Later this afternoon and into the early evening isolated storms will be popping up for southern, central, northern, and western New Mexico. The mountains can expect to see the heaviest rainfall. Due to this, the National Weather Service has issues Flood Watches for regions of the Sangre de Cristo and Sacramento Mo
  
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• Witness testimony begins in trial for suspect in massage parlor murder

  27-08-2024 20:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Witness testimony began Tuesday in the trial against Juan Carlos Hernandez, accused in the murder of a massage parlor worker during a robbery in 2022.UNMH: Critical Care Tower experiencing construction delaysAccording to a criminal complaint Hernandez and Jose Rivera-Ramirez went into Wonderful Massage in January 2022 pretending to be a customer and then pulled a gun and demanded money. The owner, Sihui Fang tried to run, investigators say the teens dragged
  
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• Is New Mexico safe for teen drivers?

  27-08-2024 20:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Getting a driver's license is an exciting milestone for most teens, but according to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of U.S. teens. WalletHub recently released its rankings of the best and worst states for teen drivers in 2024.Source: WalletHubNew Mexico ranked number 34 overall on the list, with surrounding states Arizona ranking 31 and Colorado at 32. WalletHub analyzed each state using 23 key metrics to rank the best and wo
  
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• Registration open for Nuclear Museum fall break camps

  27-08-2024 19:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With school back in session, Fall Break will be here soon and registration is open for the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History Science is Everywhere camps to keep kids busy with engaging and educational activities.
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• APD: Man shot and killed in northeast Albuquerque

  27-08-2024 16:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed near Menaul and Carlisle early Tuesday morning.
  APD says officers were called to the 2600 block of Adams St. NE, around 3:20 a.m. to reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical personnel determined the man was dead on scene. Police say witnesses told them the man came out of his home to interrupt an attemp
  
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• Woman accused of stabbing man unprovoked at Gallup grocery store

  27-08-2024 15:14 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Gallup Police were called to a Safeway around 3:40 p.m. Monday to reports of a stabbing. Callers reported to police a 44-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach in an unprovoked attack. UNMH: Critical Care Tower experiencing construction delaysPolice arrived on scene arrested the suspect, 41-year-old Sheila James, who was inside the Safeway. James faces charges including attempted murder and aggravated battery. The victim was taken to the Gallup Indian Medical Ce
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Mobile response program, APD chief crash, Storms ahead, Laundromat demolition, ABQ health inspection pause

  27-08-2024 14:51 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  UNMH: Critical Care Tower experiencing construction delaysCity of Albuquerque looks into addiction and homelessness with new studyTown hall meeting in Ruidoso will discuss wildfire and flash flooding recoveryMan accused of fleeing BCSO deputies facing federal gun chargeWoman accused of carjacking local judge pleads not guiltyDoña Ana County unveils new EV charging stationsRed Lobster is closing more restaurants. See where they areWhite House official says US and Chin
  
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• Flooding ahead & muggy weather for New Mexico

  27-08-2024 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Slightly less-widespread thunderstorms with near-normal temperatures will continue to be the big story across the Land of Enchantment as showers and rumbles are still occurring for some this morning with damp air for most. The rain activity is slowly diminishing in coverage, but still holding together while moving along slowly to the northeast along the eastern part of the state from Las Cruces to near Clayton. Elsewhere, showers are very light or non existent, but plen
  
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• Flooding ahead & muggy

  27-08-2024 14:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Slightly less-widespread thunderstorms with near-normal temperatures will continue to be the big story across The Land of Enchantment as showers and rumbles are still occurring for some this morning with damp air for most. The rain activity is slowly diminishing in coverage, but still holding together while moving along slowly to the northeast along the eastern part of the state from Las Cruces to near Clayton. Elsewhere, showers are very light or non existent, but plen
  
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• Local Impacts of SCOTUS Decision On Homeless Encampments

  27-08-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a new era that American cities, counties, and states are now facing in how they can address homelessness in law and ordinance. A June ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Grants Pass vs. Johnson cleared the way for cities nationwide to enforce bans on people sleeping outside in public places.
  The ruling generally gives local governments more latitude to address homeless encampments in public places. What does this mean for New Mexico? How
  
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• Randolph Kpai got a chance to get back in the game at UNM

  27-08-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Randolph Kpai had never been to Albuquerque or heard much about New Mexico until his phone rang with an offer he couldn't refuse. "When I got that call, I was honestly ecstatic because you don't always get second chances," said Kpai. "I jumped right on top of the opportunity and two days later I drove 15 hours and here I am."
  The call was to play football at the University of New Mexico for the Lobos. It's an opportunity Kpai never thought he would get
  
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• Randolph Kpai got a chance to get back in the game at New Mexico

  27-08-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Randolph Kpai had never been to Albuquerque or heard much about New Mexico until his phone rang with an offer he couldn't refuse. "When I got that call, I was honestly ecstatic because you don't always get second chances," said Kpai. "I jumped right on top of the opportunity and two days later I drove 15 hours and here I am."
  The call was to play football at the University of New Mexico for the Lobos. It's an opportunity Kpai never thought he would get
  
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• Heavy rain possible this week as the monsoon continues

  27-08-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  The monsoon will stay active this week, bringing daily rain and storm chances to parts of New Mexico. Temperatures will also finally be a little cooler.
  Monsoon moisture began returning to New Mexico late last week and this weekend, and that moisture continues to stick around to start this week. Parts of the state, including the Albuquerque Metro, woke up to rain this morning. Scattered showers and storms have developed Monday afternoon across a large part of New Mexico, bringing heavy rainfall
  
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• City of Albuquerque looks into addiction and homelessness with new study

  27-08-2024 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is taking a proactive approach to tackle the intertwined issues of drug addiction and homelessness. As part of the Metro Homeless Initiative, the city has completed a comprehensive study that sheds light on the current state of recovery housing and outlines the next steps in addressing these critical challenges.Story continues below
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• UNM Football determined for a better outcome after letting a victory slip away

  27-08-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For most of the first Lobos game under Head Coach Bronco MendenhallUNM did enough to win. They just didn't finish, resulting in an opening season 35-31 loss to Montana State this past weekend.
  "They are disappointed, but that moves quickly to determined," said Mendenhall. "They are encouraged, and excited, but also acknowledge the work that has to be done, and there is a lot that has to be done just for everybody." That work needs to be done sooner than late
  
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• Albuquerque city councilor calls for additional investigation into APD chief's crash

  27-08-2024 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilor Louie Sanchez wants the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board to review a crash involving Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina. The chief was involved in a crash near Central and Alvarado earlier this year after he said he heard gunfire and hit the accelerator. Report: APD chief intentionally did not turn on body camera after crashThe New Mexico Department of Justice opted not to bring criminal charges against Chief
  
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• NMDOH speaks on progress of homeless mobile response program

  27-08-2024 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Homelessness is a crisis that touches every corner of New Mexico. "We're not talking about just something that occurs in Albuquerque or Santa Fe," said Patrick Allen, Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health.
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• UNMH: Critical Care Tower experiencing construction delays

  27-08-2024 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the biggest hospital construction projects in the state is pushing back its opening date. The University of New Mexico Hospital said factors like increased costs have slowed down their original plan of completion for the Critical Care Tower.Story continues below
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• Woman accused of carjacking local judge pleads not guilty

  27-08-2024 04:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman accused of carjacking a Metro court judge earlier this year has pled not guilty to her charges. In May, police said Joshua Dawson and Daniella Sandoval threatened a judge with a BB gun before stealing her car near Candelaria and Louisiana. Man accused of fleeing BCSO deputies facing federal gun chargeBoth Dawson and Sandoval had cases in front of that judge in 2023 but there is no indication they targeted her because of it. Police f
  
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• Town hall meeting in Ruidoso will discuss wildfire and flash flooding recovery

  27-08-2024 04:26 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Local, state, and federal authorities are holding a town hall in Ruidoso this week to update residents on recovery efforts following recent wildfires and flooding. Residents impacted by the South Fork and Salt Fires and the burn scar flash flooding will have the chance to ask questions about the recovery to experts. Demolition begins for Wash Tub Laundromat as owner hopes to eventually rebuildThe town hall will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Ruidoso M
  
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• UNM Hospital holds community session to gather feedback on language access issues

  27-08-2024 03:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico Hospital hosted a community listening session in the International District Monday evening to give residents a chance to share their thoughts and concerns. Bernalillo County said the feedback from the session will help the hospital allocate resources and address the most pressing healthcare needs. Demolition begins for Wash Tub Laundromat as owner hopes to eventually rebuildOne of the main focuses of the meeting was language acce
  
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• Man accused of fleeing BCSO deputies facing federal gun charge

  27-08-2024 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man who deputies said drove around southwest Albuquerque trying to escape them earlier this year is now facing a federal charge. In January, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said they recognized a car that led them on a chase twice that month including one over 130 miles per hour. New Mexico man pleads guilty in fatal stabbing caseDeputies said the driver, identified as Jude Schulte, was finally stopped after being surrounded by BCSO vehicles. They s
  
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• New Mexico man pleads guilty in fatal stabbing case

  27-08-2024 02:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A man has submitted his plea connected to a voluntary manslaughter case from 2023.
  The US Department of Justice said Kirtie Cohoe, 48, of Pinehill, pleaded guilty to a fatal stabbing crime that happened on July 31, 2023.
  Court documents claimed Cohoe was at a family gathering in Shiprock when he was involved in a dispute. He's accused of stabbing the victim more than once in the torso with a knife. The man died.Story continues below
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• Demolition begins for Wash Tub Laundromat as owner hopes to eventually rebuild

  27-08-2024 02:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Demolition began on Monday for the iconic Downtown-area laundromat that went up in flames on Central in February. Now, the owner hopes to rebuild.“I kind of woke up, and I walked out here, and as you can see, they're still hosing most of it, but the smoke and debris that was floating over from the fire was actually getting sucked into our AC units and causing a carbon monoxide warning,” said neighbor Derek Klein.   Restaurant health ins
  
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• Doña Ana County unveils new EV charging stations

  27-08-2024 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana County announced the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at three locations.A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Government Center in Las Cruces for the EV installations, according to Doña Ana County.Pictured from left to right: Doña Ana County Board of Commission Chair Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez, NMDOT Executive Director Jerry P. Valdez, Doña Ana County Assistant County Mana
  
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• Border Patrol bridge project over Tijuana River criticized as 'boondoggle'

  27-08-2024 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- For more than a year now, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been constructing a bridge over the Tijuana River connecting one side of the channel with the other.It's supposed to give Border Patrol agents an easier way to traverse the river.The structure will include a 30-foot-tall steel bollard fence, lighting and a 20-foot-wide roadway and a maintenance walkway.The bridge will have also water control gates to regulate the flow of water and debris to be operated
  
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• 'The Ultimate Leader,' a tribute to Bill Anderson

  27-08-2024 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  It's with profound sadness that we announce Bill Anderson, our beloved General Manager of KRQE News 13, has passed away. Bill had an immense impact on TV broadcasting, the community, everyone he worked with, and his family. He was truly a one-of-a-kind boss, mentor, friend, father and husband.
  (Photo of Bill Anderson with his family | Courtesy of the Anderson Family.)In 1979, Bill Anderson took a marketing internship in Milwaukee at WITI-TV, launching an incredible career in broadcast television
  
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• Fall festivals and activities coming to New Mexico in 2024

  27-08-2024 01:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Autumn Equinox begins on September 22, and locals can find a variety of activities and celebrations to mark the upcoming season change.
  If you're looking to get in the mood for fall, check out the events listed below. They all take place in New Mexico and are listed in chronological order.
  Harvest Wine Festival (Only available for 21+) • Information here
  - When: August 31 to September 2
  - Where: Balloon Fiesta Park
  - Price: $30 or 2 for $50 (Monday gu
  
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• New Mexico Poison Control Center helping people dealing with substance abuse

  27-08-2024 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's best known as the hotline taking calls when people are exposed to harmful chemicals or poison. The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center is now encouraging New Mexicans to call them about how to tackle drug abuse. Story continues below
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• LULAC to 'fight back' after Paxton raids South Texas homes in voter fraud probe

  27-08-2024 01:21 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- A national Hispanic civil rights organization on Monday spoke out on behalf of a great-grandmother who had her San Antonio home searched by the Office of the Texas Attorney General's as part of a probe into voter fraud.Advocates decry Texas lawsuit to stop Biden’s ‘Parole in Place’ for immigrant families
  On Aug. 20, nine agents from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office descended upon Lidia Martinez' longtime home in San Antonio and she sa
  
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• Monsoon brings daily storm chances this week

  27-08-2024 01:02 via krqe.com
  
  The monsoon will stay active this week, bringing daily rain and storm chances to parts of New Mexico. Temperatures will also finally be a little cooler.
  Monsoon moisture began returning to New Mexico late last week and this weekend, and that moisture continues to stick around to start this week. Parts of the state, including the Albuquerque Metro, woke up to rain this morning. Scattered showers and storms have developed Monday afternoon across a large part of New Mexico, bringing heavy rainfall
  
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• Restaurant health inspections on temporary pause in Albuquerque

  27-08-2024 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –A new food ordinance in the City of Albuquerque is meant to make dining out safer but in the short-term, it means the city is not conducting it's routine restaurant inspections.Story continues below
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  The city said customers should not be
  
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