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• Photo exhibit showcases White Sands NP

  31-08-2024 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Teas (KTSM) -- The Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces will feature the work of Mesilla photographer Emmitt Booher as he brings to life the iconic landscapes of White Sands National Park.The exhibit of Booher's work, called “Dunes & Dreams: A Portrait of White Sands National Park,” opens Friday, Sept. 6, and continues through Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Branigan Cultural Center (BCC), 501 N. Main St. in Las Cruces.Photos taken by Emmitt Booher/Courtesy of Emmitt BooherThe
  
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• Mississippi bus crash kills 7 people, injures 37

  31-08-2024 21:56 via krqe.com
  
  BOVINA, Miss. (AP) — Seven people were killed and dozens were injured in Mississippi after a commercial bus overturned on Interstate 20 on Saturday morning, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol.Six passengers were pronounced dead at the scene and another died at a hospital, according to a news release. The bus was traveling west when it left the highway near Bovina in Warren County and flipped over. No other vehicle was involved.The crash was caused by tire failure, the National Tra
  
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• You may unintentionally be offending people with this common fashion accessory

  31-08-2024 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – You may have been acting rude all summer and not even realized it.
  Etiquette experts say the way you wear your sunglasses can subtly communicate a sense of aloofness or disinterest to the people around you."Even though you might not mean it that way, covering your eyes can feel like you’re creating a barrier," said Myka Meier, founder of Beaumont Etiquette. "It could give the impression that you’re hiding something or are not fully engaged in the conversation."
  
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• Ikea to launch secondhand online market

  31-08-2024 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Ikea, the Sweden-based furniture giant, is testing its own secondhand marketplace to let its customers sell to each other.
  Ikea is already making secondhand matches in Madrid and Oslo, and the company hopes to roll out the new service worldwide by the end of the year.For buyers, the site will look very much like Ikea’s web pages for new products. The difference is that it will show items from sellers located near you. The listing will look just like a listing for
  
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• Why do gas prices drop around presidential elections?

  31-08-2024 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  Related video: What's the cheapest day of the week to buy gas?(WTAJ) – As the United States gears up to participate in another presidential election, some may notice that gas prices have steadily come down.Last week the price of a gallon of unleaded was down roughly 20 cents nationwide over July's numbers, evidence some Americans might say supports the persistent theory that gas prices dip because of election season. However, energy experts and economists alike have a different view of the
  
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• Most Americans in new survey list inflation, homelessness as 'very serious' problems

  31-08-2024 18:07 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Most Americans listed inflation and homelessness as "very serious" problems, as concerns around rising antisemitism and illegal immigration have increased in the last year, per a new survey.The YouGov poll, released Thursday, found that for a third year in a row, inflation has topped the list as a "very serious" problem on voters' minds — with 67 percent saying the issue is a major concern going into the 2024 election. A similar survey from last year showed 68 percent of Ameri
  
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• These are the best – and worst – cities for retirement, study finds

  31-08-2024 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – So many people focus on when to retire – but where they start their golden years shouldn't be overlooked.People are living longer and with forecasts of a U.S. retirement crisis looming, affordability is one of the top factors in a new study by WalletHub on the best and worst places to retire. Activities, quality of life and health care rounded out the grading process.Living up to its reputation, Florida dominated the top five, taking four spots. Orlando wast number 1 over
  
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• How do states know you are eligible to vote?

  31-08-2024 16:32 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – With early in-person voting set to begin in some states as early as Sept. 20, elections departments around the country are gearing up for the 2024 election on Nov. 5.So how exactly do states know who is eligible to vote?Every state has an elections department responsible for maintaining voter registration rolls and carrying out elections. That department is most often run by the Secretary of State. Each state also has an office responsible for investigating allegatio
  
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• Drier weather moves in through Labor Day

  31-08-2024 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  Drier air begins moving into New Mexico this weekend. Storms will still develop though across southern and western New Mexico, with isolated storms in central and northern parts of the state. Even drier weather moves in on Sunday, with just a couple isolated storms in southern New Mexico and southern Colorado. A few more storms may be possible on Labor Day in southeast New Mexico and southern Colorado, along with a chance in the northern mountains, but most areas will stay dry. Temperatures will
  
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• 100th Burning of Zozobra ushers tradition into a new era

  31-08-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 100th Burning of Zozobra brought more than 50,000 people of all ages and from various parts of the world to Fort Marcy Park in Santa Fe on Friday.  The centennial celebration put on by the Kiwanis Club of Santa was packed full of entertainment, including a brand new drone show and an extensive fireworks display that accompanied the main spectacle: “Old Man Gloom” going up in flames for the hundredth year. “This is the highlight o
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 - Week 2

  31-08-2024 06:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in a match-up to determine who was the toughest on the field that week. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football and named a New Mexico Ford Dealers Built Tough Team. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes gets bragging rights on being the Built Tough Team for the week! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Friday at 11 p.m. during the New Mexico Friday Night Foo
  
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• Drier, cooler weather through Labor Day

  31-08-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Drier weather returns to most of New Mexico for the Labor Day weekend. Temperatures will also be slowly cooling off through the weekend.It's a fairly active end to the week across New Mexico with scattered showers and storms. The exception is northeast New Mexico where drier, more stable air has moved in. Temperatures are also quite a bit cooler in eastern New Mexico today thanks to a backdoor front that moved through the state last night.Drier air begins moving into New Mexico this weekend. Sto
  
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• Study: Humans inhabited Mallorca, Spain more than 1,000 years earlier than previously believed

  31-08-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new study from the University of New Mexico suggests humans inhabited Mallorca, Spain over 1,000 years earlier than initially thought. Researchers said Mallorca was one of the last western islands in the Mediterranean to be colonized but the study led by the University of South Florida and UNM shows humans inhabited the island significantly earlier than they originally thought.Office buildings at Central and San Mateo could bring some relief to housing cri
  
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• Study: Humans inhabited Mallorca, Spain more than 1,000 years earlier than initially thought

  31-08-2024 06:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new study from the University of New Mexico suggests humans inhabited Mallorca, Spain over 1,000 years earlier than initially thought. Researchers said Mallorca was one of the last western islands in the Mediterranean to be colonized but the study led by the University of South Florida and UNM shows humans inhabited the island significantly earlier than they originally thought.Office buildings at Central and San Mateo could bring some relief to housing cri
  
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• Albuquerque bartender wins national competition

  31-08-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexican bartender has put Albuquerque on the map after winning a national title with proceeds from the competition going to charities that support breast cancer research. "It really... almost was like a dream-like state," explained Tammy Bouma describing what it was like to win the competition.Story continues below
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• How do some New Mexico schools handle cell phones in the classroom?

  31-08-2024 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – School is back in session but does that mean students are off of their phones? Across the nation, districts are grappling with how to handle smartphones in schools including here in New Mexico."Is it going to be used for educational purposes or not?" said Hilario 'Larry' Chavez, Superintendent of Santa Fe Public Schools.Story continues below
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• Survey: 3 out of 5 New Mexicans know someone suffering from opioid abuse

  31-08-2024 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Saturday is International Opioid Awareness Day and the New Mexico Department of Health is reminding the public about the epidemic in the state. According to an annual health department survey, three out of five New Mexicans know someone who is suffering from opioid abuse. Funeral services set for off-duty Albuquerque police officer killed in hit-and-run"For many New Mexicans, this issue reaches close to home. International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to renew
  
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• Funeral services set for off-duty Albuquerque police officer killed in hit-and-run

  31-08-2024 04:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Funeral services have been scheduled for an Albuquerque police officer who was killed in an off-duty hit-and-run two weeks ago. Officer Bianca Quintana started her career in 2020 with the Los Lunas Police Department and joined the Albuquerque Police Department in 2022.Albuquerque pizzeria honors late owner on the anniversary of his deathThe funeral will be held September 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Legacy Church on Central Ave. in Albuquerque. Department personn
  
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• Clovis police arrest man for breaking into home

  31-08-2024 04:22 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Clovis police arrested a man on Friday after they said he terrorized a home and sent a school into lockdown. Police said 43-year-old Julian Montoya broke into a house on College Park Dr. while two people were inside. One resident locked themselves in their room. They called 911 and reported hearing 10-15 gunshots. The other resident took off and jumped through an open window. Suspect dies during New Mexico police-involved shootingPolice said witnesses saw Mo
  
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• City of Albuquerque hosts fundraiser to provide school supplies for kids in need

  31-08-2024 03:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque hosted its annual Clothing Bank and Supply Barn Fundraiser on Friday. The city teamed up with the Corporate Volunteer Council of New Mexico which is an association comprised of business, government, and nonprofit employees.Office buildings at Central and San Mateo could bring some relief to housing crisisThe goal of the fundraiser is to provide kids with much-needed supplies for the fall season. Together, they raised over $26,000 and
  
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• City of Albuquerque holds annual fall school supply fundraiser

  31-08-2024 03:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque hosted its annual Clothing Bank and Supply Barn Fundraiser on Friday. The city teamed up with the Corporate Volunteer Council of New Mexico which is an association comprised of business, government, and nonprofit employees.Office buildings at Central and San Mateo could bring some relief to housing crisisThe goal of the fundraiser is to provide kids with much-needed supplies for the fall season. Together, they raised over $26,000 and
  
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• New Mexico State Fair getting ready for annual festivities

  31-08-2024 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – By next week, hundreds of thousands of people will make their way to Albuquerque for one of New Mexico's biggest events of the year. Story continues below
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• New Mexico man sentenced to supervision after meeting threats turn into 'confrontation'

  31-08-2024 02:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico man was sentenced for assaulting a federal officer. Authorities claimed the incident stemmed from a community meeting.Court documents alleged Kenneth Begay, 60, of Newcomb, attended a fiscal planning meeting on June 4, 2023, and was becoming frustrated about homesite leases and grazing rights. Begay was accused of making threats against officials, and police were called. Begay left.Navajo Nation Police Department officers went to his home to investigat
  
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• Suspect dies during New Mexico police-involved shooting

  31-08-2024 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating a deadly police shooting involving the Las Cruces Police Department.According to an NMSP spokesperson, one of their officers conducted a traffic stop on 41-year-old Wallace Gonzales on Thursday night. Officials stated Gonzales had guns on his car's dashboard, threatened to shoot the officer, and then led them on a chase.Local deli weighs in on listeria outbreak; officials urge public to be diligentNMSP stat
  
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• Man, connected to shooting that injured APD officer, enters plea for gun and drug charges

  31-08-2024 02:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man who allegedly shot an Albuquerque Police Department officer in the hand after being caught in a stolen car is being held on federal charges.Santiago Perez pleaded not guilty to federal gun and drug charges on Friday during his detention hearing in US District Court Office buildings at Central and San Mateo could bring some relief to housing crisisOn December 30, APD said they pulled up behind a stolen car at the Adams Food Market on Central. They sai
  
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• Local deli weighs in on listeria outbreak; officials urge public to be diligent

  31-08-2024 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County resident is among nine people who've died as a result of the largest nationwide listeria outbreak tied to deli meat in over a decade.Now, some of New Mexico's small, local delis are doing what they can to reassure customers their businesses are safe."This has, I mean, it has been a shock for us. We've never had any problems when it comes to recalled products for any of our distributors." Office buildings at Central and San Mateo could bri
  
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• Office buildings at Central and San Mateo could bring some relief to housing crisis

  31-08-2024 01:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They're hard to miss: the two massive office buildings towering over Central and San Mateo. In recent weeks, they have been touted as a way to expand housing options in the area, but what exactly is coming, and when?On August 12, the city officially announced their plans for the two vacant buildings at San Mateo and Central. One tower, at the corner of Central and San Mateo, was once a bank. The other tower used to be an office building.While they're em
  
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• Drier weather returns through the weekend

  31-08-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  Drier weather returns to most of New Mexico for the Labor Day weekend. Temperatures will also be slowly cooling off through the weekend.
  It's a fairly active end to the week across New Mexico with scattered showers and storms. The exception is northeast New Mexico where drier, more stable air has moved in. Storms will continue to generally drift south through the rest of the day, and dissipate overnight. A few storms will likely stick around far southeast New Mexico through as late as noon on Sa
  
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• Trial against former New Mexico lawmaker moved to March 2025

  31-08-2024 00:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former state lawmaker accused of swindling millions out of Albuquerque Public Schools had her trial delayed again. Sheryl Williams Stapleton pled not guilty to 35 charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States and multiple counts of bribery and money laundering.Man apprehended day after two bodies found in New Mexico homeProsecutors claimed she allocated federal funds intended for APS programs to Robotics Management Learning Systems which was ow
  
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• ABQ BioPark holding free event for teachers on September 21

  31-08-2024 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  Teachers from the metro and surrounding areas are invited to explore the ABQ BioPark zoo and see the educational experiences available for their students. This is part of the BioPark's annual Teacher Open House. UNM welcomes new Health Sciences Center executive leaderIt will be on September 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free for teachers and a guest with a current school ID. For more information on the event, click here.
  
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