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• Governor appoints new Economic Development Secretary

  05-09-2024 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed a new secretary for the Economic Development Department. Rob Black will oversee the state agency tasked with promoting job growth and working with businesses interested in relocating to New Mexico. Governor talks human trafficking in Tuesday press conferenceBlack comes to the position with over 25 years of professional experience in New Mexico and California. Recently, he served as the president & CEO of the New
  
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• New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states

  05-09-2024 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday.
  Construction of the clinic will draw upon $10 million in state funding that was set aside by the governor under a 2022 executive order. New Mexico has one of the cou
  
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• City of Albuquerque celebrates National Recovery Month with events

  05-09-2024 23:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week marks the start of National Recovery Month and the City of Albuquerque will be hosting events. Starting Friday, the Recovery Art Show will kick off at the El Chante Art Studio, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Next Friday, the recovery POW Wow will take place at Civic Plaza starting at 1 p.m.2024 New Mexico State Fair kicks off at Expo New MexicoThen the grand finale of recovery month will take place September 26 also at Civic Plaza starting at 10 a.m. The ev
  
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• Groundbreaking on reproductive health clinic in southern New Mexico

  05-09-2024 22:52 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM)—New Mexico state and local leaders broke ground on a new reproductive health clinic in Doña Ana County, a strategic location chosen to serve the needs of residents and those from neighboring states.New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said this reaffirms her administration's commitment to protecting access to essential healthcare services after the Supreme Court's Dobb decision, which significantly limited reproductive rights by overturning Roe
  
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• 'Mr. Greedy,' Maryland Zoo penguin with 230 descendants, dies

  05-09-2024 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) -- The oldest penguin at the Maryland Zoo was euthanized at 33 years old after a decline in health, according to zoo officials.African Penguin #821, also known as "Mr. Greedy," almost doubled the median life expectancy for penguins, according to Jen Kottyan, the zoo's bird curator and program leader of the African Penguin SSP.Being the oldest penguin at the Maryland Zoo wasn't Mr. Greedy's only tremendous achievement during his life. He was also quite the catch.
  According to the zoo, Mr.
  
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• Do Ozempic and Wegovy have hidden side effects? Lawsuit alleges bowel obstruction, stomach paralysis

  05-09-2024 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A woman who used the semaglutide drugs Wegovy and Ozempic to lose weight and treat diabetes says the drugmaker didn't adequately warn her, or other patients, of the serious side effects she ended up experiencing.Juanita Gantt told CBS News she was found unconscious on the floor last October. When taken to the hospital, doctors realized "parts of her large intestine had died and needed to be removed," CBS reports.
  She now has an ileostomy bag in place because her colon was remov
  
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• Boebert defends vote against veterans’ health benefits, saying she didn't want to spend ‘$600 billion forever'

  05-09-2024 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) defended her vote against bipartisan legislation that expanded health benefits for veterans, saying Tuesday she didn’t want to spend “$600 billion forever.”Boebert faced off in a general election debate against her Democratic opponent, Trisha Calvarese. The Democrat pressed Boebert to explain why she didn’t support the landmark “Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act,” which expanded benefits
  
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• U.S. Air Force Academy investigating 19-year-old cadet's death

  05-09-2024 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  (U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is investigating after a 19-year-old cadet was found unconscious in her dormitory on Wednesday night, Sept. 4.According to USAFA, Academy first responders attempted life-saving measures on Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce of Taylor, Texas, but were unsuccessful and now her death is under investigation.
  "We lost an incredible teammate last night – while only with us for a short time, Avery positively
  impacted her unit, h
  
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• New Mexico State Police arrest man accused of driving drunk, leading police on chase

  05-09-2024 22:47 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police have arrested a man they said was driving drunk after he led police on a chase. Police said on Monday morning they received calls of a driver swerving in and out of lanes on Route 66 in Santa Rosa. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but they say the vehicle fled. VIDEO: Real Time Crime Center cameras track man shooting gun on CentralPolice said the driver, identified as 20-year-old Patrick Chavez, was driv
  
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• Feds deploy surveillance blimp over busy smuggling corridor

  05-09-2024 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (Border Report) – A new high-tech surveillance blimp has arrived at the U.S. Border Patrol’s Santa Teresa Station in southern New Mexico.Exclusive images obtained by Border Report on Thursday show the white aerostat tethered at the back of a station and agents checking out what will soon become an additional tool to do their job in one of the nation’s busiest – and deadliest – migrant smuggling corridors.Federal officials told Border Report
  
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• Who won the 2024 New Mexico State Fair Unique Foods Contest?

  05-09-2024 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 New Mexico State Fair Unique Foods Contest took place Thursday at Expo New Mexico. A panel of local media personalities, including KRQE News 13's Stephanie Chavez, served as judges and voted on their favorite unique food. PHOTOS: New Mexico State Fair through the yearsThe competition featured a number of unique foods. The winner of the 2024 New Mexico State Fair Unique Food Contest was a tie between the Belgian Waffle Green Chile Cheeseburger and th
  
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• Rain coming to New Mexico tonight

  05-09-2024 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  Rain can be expected across the eastern half of New Mexico today. The timing is depended on a backdoor cold front.
  After several dry days more widespread moisture is coming to New Mexico. This rain is thanks to a backdoor cold front moving into the state later this afternoon. The timing of the cold front will determine how widespread the rain is. Currently, the front appears to be moving through the state in the early evening which will bring rain to Northern, Central, and Eastern New Mexico.
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• Los Alamos Police Department warns public about email scam

  05-09-2024 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Alamos Police Department is warning the public about a scam targeting Los Alamos County residents.
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• Law enforcement asks public for help identifying suspect

  05-09-2024 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Law enforcement is asking the public for help identifying a suspect who shoplifted from the Speedway at 8401 Montgomery Blvd. on May 8, 2024 in Albuquerque.Courtesy | Albuquerque Metro Crime StoppersCourtesy | Albuquerque Metro Crime StoppersCrime Stoppers says the suspect fled the scene in a silver Audi with no hood and had a store-bought license plate that reads "HOONIGAN." Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (
  
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• Here are the new special shape balloons to look for at the 52nd Balloon Fiesta

  05-09-2024 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has announced this year's new special shape balloons. This year's event will include 16 new shapes, adding up to 106 special shapes in total.
  The 52nd annual Balloon Fiesta will take place October 5 to 13. Below is a list of the new special shapes:Macaw Red
  Macaw BlueMétéoPolice DogBarxMazuHunter, The FoxCapitao CavernaD-OhtbFrank BoyTurtle
  ChurroCandy HouseThe BrainZozobra
  Duke City Reid MixAlo
  
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• Whataburger CEO to retire at end of the year

  05-09-2024 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Whataburger announced earlier this week its Chief Executive Officer will retire at the end of the year.
  The Texas-based fast food chain issued a press release earlier this week announcing CEO Ed Nelson will retire at the end of 2024 after spending 20 years with the company.Nelson has been with Whataburger since 2004, joining the company as Controller, and has worked his way through various leadership positions since then, according to the release. He was named Chief Financi
  
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• Tennessee shooting victim catches ride on garbage truck to escape gunman

  05-09-2024 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A man shot in Memphis, Tennessee, on Tuesday night escaped the gunman on a garbage truck, and police are still looking for the shooter, who was caught on video firing at the truck.Officers responding to reports of a shooting around 5 p.m. found a man lying in the road suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.Story continues below
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• Georgia school shooting: What we know about the victims

  05-09-2024 17:59 via krqe.com
  
  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A 14-year-old Georgia high school student has been charged as an adult with using an assault-style rifle to kill two students and two teachers in the hallway outside his algebra classroom, according to authorities.The shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, about an hour’s drive from Atlanta, was the latest among dozens of school shootings across the U.S. in recent years, including especially deadly ones in Newtown, Connecticut; P
  
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• Blood test may detect heart disease risk in women decades earlier

  05-09-2024 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A new blood test could help women determine their risk of heart disease decades before an official diagnosis, researchers found in a 30-year study.The study, published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found women with high levels of three specific blood markers had more than three times the risk for heart disease compared to women with the lowest levels.The single blood test measured inflammation and two types of fat in their bloodstream, which extended docto
  
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• PHOTOS: New Mexico State Fair through the years

  05-09-2024 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair has gone through many changes over the years. The first fair in New Mexico was a territorial fair in 1881.The first time it would be referred to as a "state" fair wouldn't be until 1911, one year before New Mexico would officially become a state. "But the governor decided, 'we need to have a state fair, we're going to be a state sometime, so let's have a state fair,'" said Rodger Beimer, a New Mexico State Fair historian.Prior to 19
  
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• Bernalillo County ends contract for tech to monitor inmate vital signs

  05-09-2024 15:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County says it will no longer be using technology meant to monitor inmates vital signs at the Metropolitan Detention Center.This historic Wild West-era hotel is closing its doors in New Mexico. Here’s whyLast year, the county signed a three-year contract at over $1.2 million to implement technology known as "Overwatch" with the goal of alerting jail staff when an inmate was experiencing a potential medial crisis. The county says it purc
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: APD social media posts, Alec Baldwin case, Stormy and cooler, Saving a life, 2024 NM State Fair

  05-09-2024 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  This historic Wild West-era hotel is closing its doors in New MexicoSuspect injured in shooting involving Santa Fe PoliceAlbuquerque City Council votes against bill to limit short term rentalsUnmanned Boeing Starliner to land in New Mexico this weekendNMSP issued 2.3k citations during Labor Day weekend2 NM tourism hotspots brought in millions of dollars to local communities in 2023Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant attends ZozobraTeen charged with killing 4 at Georgia high s
  
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• Suspect injured in shooting involving Santa Fe Police

  05-09-2024 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating an overnight shooting involving the Santa Fe Police Department. Video shows moments after AFR truck get hit by drunk driverNMSP says the shooting happened in the area of Cerrillos Rd. and Siler Rd. Police say the suspect was injured in the shooting and the officer is okay. No other details on the incident have been released. This is a developing story.
  
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• Some rain & breezier weather ahead for New Mexico

  05-09-2024 13:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Air-masses are mixing around this morning with some sporadic showers moving eastward with rumbles of thunder in the Northeast Highlands, as well as patchy fog in eastern areas, but while conditions are drier to the west, conditions are generally a bit more humid region-wide with not as chilly temperatures. Mostly clear skies are present for most, but easterly winds are pushing the more-humid air westward from areas that have been periodically raining like Raton, Clayton
  
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• Some rain & breezier ahead

  05-09-2024 13:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Air-masses are mixing around this morning with some sporadic showers moving eastward with rumbles of thunder in The Northeast Highlands, as well as patchy fog in eastern areas, but while conditions are drier to the west, conditions are generally a bit more humid region-wide with not as chilly temperatures. Mostly clear skies are present for most, but easterly winds are pushing the more-humid air westward from areas that have been periodically raining like Raton, Clayton
  
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• Albuquerque City Council votes against bill to limit short term rentals

  05-09-2024 07:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council made a decision Wednesday night that could have impacted the number of short-term rentals in certain parts of the metro.Story continues below
  Investigation: DWI suspects keeping driver licenses due to officer 'no shows'News: Bernalillo County to build urban agriculture project in the International DistrictTrending: Albuquerque launches program for businesses affected by window vandalismPodcast: Albuquerque Mayor Talks Crime, Homelessness,
  
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• Storm chances return Thursday with gusty winds

  05-09-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front will bring thunderstorms to parts of New Mexico Thursday. The front will also bring gusty east winds into the Rio Grande Valley by Thursday evening.It was an even drier and warmer day across New Mexico as cloud cover cleared out across the southeastern part of the state. Parts of western and northern New Mexico have climbed into the 90s today. While a few spotty showers have also popped up in the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.Overnight, a backdoor front will begin moving i
  
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• NMSP issued 2.3k citations during Labor Day weekend

  05-09-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (K.T.S.M.) — New Mexico police issued over 2,300 traffic citations during the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation throughout the Labor Day Weekend, according to New Mexico State Police (NMSP).NMSP said the C.A.R.E. operation was carried out throughout the state to increase driver safety and reduce the number of crashes.According to NMSP, officers issued over 2,300 traffic citations, 133 of which were for not wearing a seat belt.Officers also arrested 30 i
  
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• Pecos Adventure Day taking place on September 28

  05-09-2024 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  PECOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The village of Pecos is planning a party at the end of this month and everyone in New Mexico is invited. Pecos Adventure Day is happening on September 28. Unmanned Boeing Starliner to land in New Mexico this weekendThe kid's fishing derby will take place at Monastery Lake from 7 a.m. to noon. The river cleanup will start at the Pecos American Legion and will take place from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Pecros River Art Contest will start at the Pecos American Legion and
  
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• Albuquerque City Councilors scrutinize social media posts made by APD

  05-09-2024 05:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday night, Albuquerque City Councilors called out the Albuquerque Police Department's Director of Communication for recent social media posts they deemed "inappropriate." The department's social media posts from two days ago criticized people's opinions and some posts are digs at personal preferences.Story continues below
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• Unmanned Boeing Starliner to land in New Mexico this weekend

  05-09-2024 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – An unmanned Boeing Starliner spacecraft is set to return to Earth in two days, landing at the White Sands Space Harbor.Story continues below
  Investigation: DWI suspects keeping driver licenses due to officer 'no shows'News: Bernalillo County to build urban agriculture project in the International DistrictTrending: Albuquerque launches program for businesses affected by window vandalismPodcast: Albuquerque Mayor Talks Crime, Homelessness, Economy
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• Albuquerque City Council passes tax break for San Mateo tower developers

  05-09-2024 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council passed a tax break for developers looking to transform one of the vacant towers on San Mateo and Central Ave. into affordable housing. The tower used to be an office building. Fire damages abandoned tire shop on Central Ave. in AlbuquerqueIt's all part of the city's Park Central Project, which aims to redevelop old landmarks and revitalize empty buildings. The Metro Redevelopment Agency said the plan is to create 100 apartment units
  
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• Report: 2 New Mexico tourism hotspots brought in millions of dollars to local communities in 2023

  05-09-2024 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Carlsbad Caverns is a tourist hot spot and the nearby communities are seeing the benefits. A new report from the National Park Service showed that over 300,000 people descended into the caves last year to see the unique rock formations and maybe even spot some bats. Those visitors spent almost $30 million in the nearby area and supported over 300 jobs. The park's superintendent said people come for the grandeur caverns and end up supporting the economy along the wa
  
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• Fire damages abandoned tire shop on Central Ave. in Albuquerque

  05-09-2024 02:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque firefighters put out a fire early Wednesday morning at an abandoned tire shop. Albuquerque Fire Rescue received word about the fire on Central Ave. near the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden just before 5:30 a.m.Employees at an Albuquerque senior center help save a lifeDamage was mostly contained to the southeast corner of the building. The cause of the fire is still unclear but AFR said there were signs of squatting in a neighboring building. They said
  
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• I-25 on-ramp loop at Montgomery in Albuquerque is now closed

  05-09-2024 02:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The I-25 southbound on-ramp at Montgomery is now shut down for good. The New Mexico Department of Transportation took down the signage Wednesday morning at the loop which will close permanently as part of the I-25 improvement project. Employees at an Albuquerque senior center help save a lifeDrivers traveling west on Montgomery will now turn left onto the frontage road to get to the interstate. Crews added a second turn lane to help alleviate traffic.
  
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• VIDEO: Real Time Crime Center cameras track man shooting gun on Central

  05-09-2024 02:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He wasn't supposed to have guns, but a 'Red Flag' Extreme Risk Firearms Protection Order didn't stop an Albuquerque man from shooting a pistol in the air right along Central Avenue. Now, KRQE News 13 is getting a better look at how police caught up with the shooter as 911 calls came pouring in.Real Time Crime Center video showed how police tracked William Ortiz's movements before they moved in to arrest him."911, emergency.""Uh, yes, I'm calling to report so
  
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• Prosecutors want Baldwin ruling reconsidered

  05-09-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Charged in the fatal Rust movie set shooting, actor Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial ended with a dramatic dismissal this summer over evidence. Now, the prosecutor on the case is asking the judge to reconsider."Dismissal with prejudice is warranted to ensure the integrity of the judicial system and efficient ministration of justice," said Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissing an involuntary manslaughter case against Baldwin back in July. "Your motion to dismiss wit
  
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• Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant attends Zozobra

  05-09-2024 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The stairway to heaven apparently has a stop in the Land of Enchantment because a rock icon visited New Mexico to attend one of the state's signature events. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared a photo she took with Robert Plant, the lead singer for Led Zeppelin. This historic Wild West-era hotel is closing its doors in New Mexico. Here’s whyHe was in New Mexico last week for a performance at the Santa Fe Opera but stuck around for the 100th burning of
  
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• Led Zeppelin singer attends Zozobra

  05-09-2024 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The stairway to heaven apparently has a stop in the Land of Enchantment because a rock icon visited New Mexico to attend one of the state's signature events. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham shared a photo she took with Robert Plant, the lead singer for Led Zeppelin. This historic Wild West-era hotel is closing its doors in New Mexico. Here’s whyHe was in New Mexico last week for a performance at the Santa Fe Opera but stuck around for the 100th burning of
  
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• Rain chances return with a cold front Thursday

  05-09-2024 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front will bring thunderstorms to parts of New Mexico Thursday. The front will also bring gusty east winds into the Rio Grande Valley by Thursday evening.
  It's an even drier and warmer day across New Mexico as cloud cover is clearing across the southeastern part of the state. Parts of western and northern New Mexico have climbed into the 90s today. While a few spotty showers have also popped up in the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
  Overnight, a backdoor front will begin moving i
  
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• Employees at an Albuquerque senior center help save a life

  05-09-2024 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – They helped save the life of a man who collapsed inside of one of Albuquerque's senior centers. Now, two city workers are getting special recognition for their heroics. "I knew something was wrong,” said Kim Sears, Senior Member at the Palo Duro Senior Center.It was August 16 at the Palo Duro Senior Center near Comanche and San Mateo when 66-year-old Kim Sears, or "Kimbo", was having trouble breathing. “So, I got up and was walking through t
  
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• Zoo in Clovis hosting pumpkin carving contest

  05-09-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – It is almost time to start practicing your pumpkin carving. On September 21, people will get to carve pumpkins, put a light inside, and create a path throughout the Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis. This historic Wild West-era hotel is closing its doors in New Mexico. Here’s whyThere will also be a pumpkin carving contest judged by the zoo keepers. pumpkins are $5 each. The winner and their four guests will get a behind-the-scenes tour with the zoo director. Th
  
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• Video shows moments after AFR truck gets hit by drunk driver

  05-09-2024 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A driver smashed into an Albuquerque Fire Rescue truck in July. The crash happened as the fire truck was responding to a different crash in the Northeast Heights. The crash was caused by a driver, officials say had been drinking earlier that night and it left the fire truck out of service. Luckily no one was injured, but the video shows just how much damage was caused by the crash. The incident happened close to 8:20 p.m. on July 1, as AFR was resp
  
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• Video shows moments after AFR truck get hit by drunk driver

  05-09-2024 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A driver smashed into an Albuquerque Fire Rescue truck in July. The crash happened as the fire truck was responding to a different crash in the Northeast Heights. The crash was caused by a driver, officials say had been drinking earlier that night and it left the fire truck out of service. Luckily no one was injured, but the video shows just how much damage was caused by the crash. The incident happened close to 8:20 p.m. on July 1, as AFR was resp
  
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• This historic Wild West-era hotel is closing its doors in New Mexico. Here's why

  05-09-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A northern New Mexico town is losing a significant tourist attraction. Known for housing infamous outlaws, the historic St. James Hotel in Cimarron is closing its doors in two weeks.
  It's a place full of history from the Wild West dating back to 1870 when Henry Lambert first purchased the property starting it off as a small eatery and parlor. Cimarron's St. James Hotel housed infamous outlaws like Jesse James, Bill the Kid, Annie Oakley, and other figures like Buff
  
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• Albuquerque balloon museum unveils new tool to promote early childhood learning

  05-09-2024 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There's a new tool at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum helping kickstart kids' love for learning. The balloon museum and PNC Bank partnered up to celebrate the launch of the Stories in the Sky Book Nook in the elevation station. Museum officials hope the new nook can help create a love of learning among Albuquerque's youth at their free Stories and Music in the Sky events every Wednesday. Del Norte High School holding 60 year ann
  
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• Con artist Anna Sorokin to compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ amid deportation battle

  05-09-2024 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anna Sorokin, the con artist who was convicted of swindling banks, hotels and friends in 2019 after falsely building a reputation as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey, has found her newest venture: “Dancing With the Stars.”Described as the “notorious ankle bracelet fashionista” in a press release, Sorokin was announced Wednesday on “Good Morning America” along with the likes of former NBA star Dwight Howard,&nbs
  
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• Pineapple ‘trick’ for romance-seekers at Spanish supermarket chain becomes viral TikTok trend

  05-09-2024 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Forget the dating apps: If you really want to meet other eligible singles, just head to the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona between 7 and 8 p.m. and grab a pineapple.The idea behind this trend, which has been spreading on TikTok in recent days, was discussed as early as 2017 after a contestant on the Spanish reality show “First Dates” claimed she went shopping at Mercadona between 7 and 8 p.m. to flirt and find romance, as noted by the SER (Sociedad Españ
  
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• Illinois to soon ban mini shampoo bottles in hotel rooms

  05-09-2024 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — When staying in a hotel room, you may find yourself collecting a complimentary "souvenir" for your next vacation: the mini soap bottles.
  Whether it's the soap, shampoo, conditioner, or maybe even lotion, it can be hard to resist tucking those into your suitcase.If you're staying in an Illinois hotel in the coming year, though, you may not find any of those mini bottles waiting for you.Can TSA stop you for marijuana in your luggage?A new law, signed by Gov. JB Prit
  
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