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• Report: Roughly 13% of children in NM child welfare system experience abuse, neglect

  11-09-2024 23:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's no secret New Mexico scores as one of the worst states for child well-being, and the rates of abuse and neglect within the child welfare system reflect one piece of the problem. Wednesday, state analysts shared with lawmakers how best to spend the state's money to tackle the problem.Story continues below
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• Man sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for 2023 fatal shooting in Albuquerque

  11-09-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man learned his fate in court for shooting and killing another man during a custody exchange with a 2-year-old child. Last March, Tristan Isaacs was meeting with Brittany Sena to exchange custody of their 2-year-old child.Life sentence for man’s role in two Albuquerque murdersDuring the exchange, Sena's boyfriend, Christopher Rodriguez got into a fight with Isaacs before fatally shooting him 5 times. A jury convicted Rodriguez earlier this summe
  
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• Woman allegedly steals nearly $40K from man she met at Las Vegas casino: police

  11-09-2024 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A woman is accused of stealing nearly $40,000 from a man in Las Vegas after they drank together at a casino resort and she was invited to his apartment, police documents show.On June 12, a man met and shared drinks with a woman at a Las Vegas Strip casino and, later that evening, invited her to his apartment, according to an arrest warrant.The next day, he woke up to find that $600 in cash was missing. Additionally, his bank statement showed a negative balance of $6,500, desp
  
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• Albuquerque area firefighters climb 110 flights of stairs to in honor of 9/11 first responders

  11-09-2024 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For more than 20 years, local area firefighters have commemorated the anniversary of September 11 with a grueling climb and they continued that tradition on Wednesday. Fire crews wore their full gear to ascend 110 flights of stairs which is the same height walked by first responders as they rescued people from the attack on the twin towers. Retired flight attendant pushes cart from Boston to NYC to honor 9/11 crews"The thing we need to remember now, bei
  
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• Albuquerque area firefighters climb 110 flights of stairs in honor of 9/11 first responders

  11-09-2024 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For more than 20 years, local area firefighters have commemorated the anniversary of September 11 with a grueling climb and they continued that tradition on Wednesday. Fire crews wore their full gear to ascend 110 flights of stairs which is the same height walked by first responders as they rescued people from the attack on the twin towers. Retired flight attendant pushes cart from Boston to NYC to honor 9/11 crews"The thing we need to remember now, bei
  
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• Campbell Soup Company announces intent to change name: 'Subtle yet important'

  11-09-2024 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – An iconic brand best known for making soup has announced plans to change its company name.During the Campbell Soup Company's annual investors meeting on Sept. 10, company leaders gathered in New York City to discuss ideas for the future — and a name change from Campbell Soup Company to The Campbell's Company.“This subtle yet important change retains the company’s iconic name recognition, reputation and equity built over 155 years while better reflect
  
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• Boar's Head plant posed 'imminent threat' two years before deadly listeria outbreak

  11-09-2024 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released reports that showed inspectors warned the Boar’s Head plant in Virginia posed an “imminent threat” two years before the recent deadly listeria outbreak.Two rounds of inspection documents were released by USDA after a listeria outbreak originated at Boar’s Head’s Jarratt, Va., plant. The first documents released cover August 2023 to August 2024, and the most recently released documents date back to 2022.
  
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• The estimated Social Security increase for 2025 keeps dropping

  11-09-2024 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The next cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients — which was already projected to be the lowest in years — is continuing to fall even lower, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Based on the department’s consumer price index (CPI) data through August, Social Security recipients might expect a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to their payments next year, according to The Senior Citizen’s League (TSCL), a
  
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• Manhunt for suspect in Kentucky interstate shooting continues into day 5

  11-09-2024 22:39 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON, Ky. (WDKY) — A southeastern Kentucky county remains under a state of emergency as the manhunt for a suspected gunman accused of injuring several people traveling on an interstate continues through a fifth day.Police from multiple agencies have been searching in Laurel County for accused shooter Joseph Couch, 32, who they believe is armed and dangerous.On Saturday, five people were injured and 12 vehicles were damaged in an alleged shooting near Exit 49 on Interstate 75 near London,
  
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• UNM Gallup unveils new public art piece

  11-09-2024 22:24 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico has a new symbol for harmony on the Gallup campus. The university installed a new statue as part of the state's Art in Places program. The White Deer of Autumn is a 6-foot-tall bronze sculpture of a cloaked female created by artist Denny Haskew. City looking for volunteers to help clean park, neighborhoods ahead of Balloon FiestaThe artwork is finished with a patina that has developed to make it look like it was carved from stone. UNM
  
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• Increased trash and recycling fees for unincorporated Bernalillo County

  11-09-2024 21:34 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Beginning January 1, 2025, residents outside the city limits in unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County will see an increase in their recycling and trash collecting fees. The new rate increase add to under $1.22 for the average customer with one recycling and one trash container.
  Bernalillo County's Board of Commissioners voted to approve the increased rate to adjust to the increased operation costs of the county's waste collection service provider, Waste Managem
  
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• Albuquerque police arrest man accused of killing his friend

  11-09-2024 21:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police have arrested 24-year-old Andrew Johns, accused of killing Andrew Flores in the area of Montessa Park, near Los Picaros Rd. and Dragway Rd. Fire damages Smith’s Grocery Store in AlbuquerqueAPD says Johns called police to report that he and his friend, Flores, had gotten into a fight while the pair were riding an all-terrain vehicle in the area. According to a criminal complaint, Johns told police that the two got into an argument and
  
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• Life sentence for man's role in two Albuquerque murders

  11-09-2024 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Casper Rickords was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for his part in two Albuquerque murders. Bag of Cheetos has ‘huge’ negative impact on Carlsbad Caverns’ ecosystemIn October 2022, Rickords and Melvin Robinson killed Isaac Torres during an armed robbery at the Albuquerque Transportation Center at 1st Street and Central Avenue. Albuquerque Police say the duo is responsible for fatally shooting Bradley Soza in 2
  
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• Temperatures climbing as the state continues to dry out

  11-09-2024 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  A relatively hot day is ahead for New Mexico. Best chances for rain will be in the Northern Mountains.
  Temperatures continue to climb across Central and Southern New Mexico this afternoon. Reaching highs in the lower to mid 90's. These temperatures are several degrees above average. Temperatures will only get hotter on Thursday as the state drastically dries out. Areas like Roswell could potentially see record breaking high's on Thursday.
  Spotty to isolated storms are expected in Northern New Me
  
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• Trial against former Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy continues with questions about crime scene

  11-09-2024 20:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial against former Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Borrecco continued on Wednesday with lawyers discussing how the crime scene was handled by the Albuquerque Police Department. Borrecco is accused of being drunk and pulling a gun on two men at a Circle K on Osuna while off-duty in January 2024.Story continues below
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• National burger and pizza chain files for bankruptcy

  11-09-2024 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — BurgerFi, a national fast-casual burger chain and owner of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The company expects a loss of over $18 million in the second quarter of 2024 (April 1 - July 1) and has been struggling with lower operational income, rising wages, increased administrative costs, and restructuring expenses. It also pointed to the rising food prices."BurgerFi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings are
  
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• Chicago restaurant debuts 'most expensive' martini in the US

  11-09-2024 20:16 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) — The average price of a cocktail in the City of Chicago climbed a bit this week after a popular restaurant debuted a new martini that it's calling the "most expensive" in the country.Adalina, a bistro led by Michelin-starred and "Top Chef" alumni Soo Ahn, and Marrow Fine, a jewelry brand with a showroom on the ground floor of the 9 West Walton building, have teamed up to announce the new “Marrow Martini," a drink that comes with a special gift and a hefty $13
  
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• US company pushing to legalize election betting

  11-09-2024 20:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The general election is less than two months away, and Americans might be able to legally place bets on who they think will win the White House and other ballot races.A start up called Kalshi is looking to offer election betting. However, the issue is held up in court with a hearing scheduled for Thursday and likely won't be resolved until after this year's election.Who spoke more during the presidential debate: Trump or Harris?Fight to legalize election bettingLast week, a
  
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• Retired flight attendant pushes cart from Boston to NYC to honor 9/11 crews

  11-09-2024 20:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — A 210-mile journey pushing an airline beverage cart from Boston’s Public Garden to the 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero in New York City is how retired flight attendant Paul Veneto honors the memory of the flight crews that lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks."I flew with every one of these guys. Amy Jarret worked with me on the back of the plane," said Veneto as he showed a picture of the flight crew aboard United Airlines Flight 175 on Sept. 11, 2001. R
  
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• Texas Tech Rodeo coach terminated for alleged misconduct

  11-09-2024 20:13 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- On Thursday, Texas Tech University terminated Texas Tech Rodeo coach Jerrad Hoffstetter.The news shocked many who knew Hoffstetter, and on Friday, social media exploded with support, including the Cook's Garage and Texas Tech Rodeo Facebook pages.Jerrad Hofstetter has been the head Texas Tech Rodeo coach for the past six years. Throughout his coaching, he recruited over 100 students for the rodeo team for this upcoming fall semester before his termination.Story continues below
  
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• Meals on Wheels Albuquerque and Las Cruces affiliates collaborate

  11-09-2024 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Meals on Wheels teams in Albuquerque and Las Cruces teamed up to provide medically tailored meals in southern New Mexico. This was made possible by the Meals on Wheels America's collaboration grant. ‘This is not right’: Albuquerque police investigating HOA president’s paychecksMeals on Wheels is a home delivered meal program that prepares medically tailored meals to meet the needs of clients regardless of age or reason. Meals on Wheels Las
  
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• City looking for volunteers to help clean park, neighborhoods ahead of Balloon Fiesta

  11-09-2024 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A neighborhood cleanup event will take place in Albuquerque ahead of the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, according to the city.The City of Albuquerque Solid Waste Management Department and Keep Albuquerque Beautiful, in partnership with Imagine ABQ, will host the Fiesta Fanatics Cleanup Event at Balloon Fiesta Park and throughout Albuquerque.Story continues below
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• Fire damages Smith's Grocery Store in Albuquerque

  11-09-2024 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Smith's Grocery Store in Albuquerque was damaged by a fire Wednesday morning, according to Albuquerque Fire Rescue.Story continues below
  Investigation: ‘This is not right’: Albuquerque police investigating HOA president’s paychecksTrending: Bag of Cheetos has ‘huge’ negative impact on Carlsbad Caverns’ ecosystemNews: Man suing officers involved in shoot-out in Rio Rancho Walmart parking lot
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• 'A tragedy': Harris calls out Trump's question of her race in debate

  11-09-2024 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Vice President Kamala Harris, for the first time, responded to Donald Trump's comment about her racial identity, calling it a "tragedy" that the former president uses "race to divide the American people."In the first debate between the two presidential candidates, Trump said he doesn’t care about how Harris identifies, though he repeated claims that the vice president didn’t identify as Black before and does now.In July, Trump falsely suggested Harris had misled
  
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• Harris, Trump meet again in New York to commemorate 9/11 attacks

  11-09-2024 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stood just feet apart in New York City, hours after they faced off on the debate stage, to mark the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Harris and President Joe Biden stood to one side of former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg with Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) on his other side. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, an ex-attorney to Trump, stood next to Vance.Before the even
  
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• Families gather at WTC to honor 9/11 victims, 23 years later

  11-09-2024 16:27 via krqe.com
  
  LOWER MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – Twenty-three years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, families of the victims are honoring their loved ones Wednesday morning during a private ceremony in Lower Manhattan. The program at Memorial Plaza started at 8:40 a.m. and will conclude by 1:30 p.m. While it is not open to the public, the ceremony is being broadcast on the PIX11 Morning News and livestreamed on PIX11.com.9/11 Tribute in Light to light up NYC sky: When and how to watch
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• Hurricane Francine targets the Louisiana coast

  11-09-2024 16:26 via krqe.com
  
  MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Hurricane Francine barreled toward Louisiana on Wednesday as residents made last-minute trips in the morning rain to stock up on final supplies at boarded-up businesses.Francine continues to strengthenFrancine to bring rain, wind Francine Becomes a Hurricane, Tropical Storm Conditions for Acadiana
  The storm is expected to make landfall in the coming hours as forecasters raised threats of potentially deadly storm surge, widespread flooding and destructive w
  
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• Law enforcement officials push for changes to DWI blood test policy

  11-09-2024 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials with New Mexico State Police and the Department of Public Safety went before the Courts, Corrections and Justice committee, saying current laws are handicapping prosecutors in DWI trials. ‘This is not right’: Albuquerque police investigating HOA president’s paychecks"Pre-2016, if I made a traffic stop and had reason to believe the person was too impaired to safely drive and they end up getting arrested for DWI, what happened
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Police lawsuit, Copper thefts, Warm weather and showers, Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem, Cross-country walk

  11-09-2024 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  ‘This is not right’: Albuquerque police investigating HOA president’s paychecksAlbuquerque residents spot Stratollite balloon on TuesdayTrial over Santa Fe obelisk to begin this weekNew Mexico Democrat, Republican parties hold debate watch partiesSea Lion Splash at New Mexico State Fair delights, entertains visitorsVillage of Los Ranchos prepares for second phase of street improvement projectPolice: Tren de Aragua gang driving up crime at El Paso hotelFr
  
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• Police: Tren de Aragua gang driving up crime at El Paso hotel

  11-09-2024 13:40 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A Texas state district judge has given the owners of a Downtown El Paso hotel until 10 a.m. Thursday to vacate the building.The 90-day injunction signed Tuesday by District Court Judge Maria Salas Mendoza comes after the El Paso County Attorney’s Office alleged multiple health violations and criminal activity.The 77-page document includes allegations from El Paso Police Department officers that criminal activity ramped up when members of the Venezuela
  
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• Rain near the Metro, but very warm temperatures

  11-09-2024 13:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain has mostly dissipated this morning but one more push of Monsoonal moisture will ensue today before things drastically change briefly tomorrow. Along with some wispy clouds leftover this morning with a dissipating high pressure system to the west, enough moisture in the mountains will produce some storms that will be faster-moving to the east than yesterday as the westerly winds aloft will eventually steer Hurricane Francine to the northeast after it makes landfall
  
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• Rain near The Metro but very warm

  11-09-2024 13:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Rain has mostly dissipated this morning but one more push of Monsoonal moisture will ensue today before things drastically change briefly tomorrow. Along with some wispy clouds leftover this morning with a dissipating high pressure system to the west, enough moisture in the mountains will produce some storms that will be faster-moving to the east than yesterday as the westerly winds aloft will eventually steer Hurricane Francine to the northeast after it makes landfall
  
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• New Mexico Democrat, Republican parties hold debate watch parties

  11-09-2024 06:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexican Republicans and Democrats both held debate watch parties as presidential candidates Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the stage on Tuesday night. Who won the Trump-Harris presidential debate?Joining Republican State Senator Craig Brandt was Trump's Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell. They blasted Vice-President Harris' record arguing that the debate would show New Mexicans that Trump is best
  
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• Fall-like weather pattern develops Thursday

  11-09-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  A few spotty showers developed today across New Mexico. Dry, westerly winds return starting Wednesday bringing warmer weather into the end of the week.Scattered showers and a couple thunderstorms returned to northern and western New Mexico, along with the Sacramento Mountains and southern Colorado. Most of these showers produced only light rain as they slowly drift to the south and southeast. The showers have mostly ended tonight. Drier air will begin moving in from the west on Wednesday, bringi
  
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• UNM asking voters to vote in favor of GO Bond 3 to repair humanities building

  11-09-2024 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With elections less than two months away, there are more than presidential candidates on the ballot. The University of New Mexico (UNM) is asking people to vote in favor of General Obligation (GO) Bond 3 as a building that is decades-old is falling apart. “What we want from our future building is a space that tells students that we are welcoming them here,” said Jennifer Malat, Dean of Arts And Sciences at the University Of New Mexico.Story conti
  
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• Man suing officers involved in shoot-out in Rio Rancho Walmart parking lot

  11-09-2024 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho police officers shot at a man in a Walmart parking lot near Unser and Southern. Now, that man is suing those officers saying they violated his civil rights by not announcing themselves and endangering bystanders.Story continues below
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• South Valley residents spot high-altitude balloon

  11-09-2024 04:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – South Valley residents thought they spotted something extraterrestrial in the sky this morning but turns out, it was just a Stratollite balloon. KRQE News 13 cameras caught video of the object near Isleta Amphitheater. APD meets with community at Coffee with a Cop eventThe company World View Enterprises confirmed it is one of their Stratollite balloons, not to be confused with a weather balloon. This specific balloon launched from Arizona at the end of Augus
  
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• Albuquerque residents spot Stratollite balloon on Tuesday

  11-09-2024 04:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – South Valley residents thought they spotted something extraterrestrial in the sky this morning but turns out, it was just a Stratollite balloon. KRQE News 13 cameras caught video of the object near Isleta Amphitheater. APD meets with community at Coffee with a Cop eventThe company World View Enterprises confirmed it is one of their Stratollite balloons, not to be confused with a weather balloon. This specific balloon launched from Arizona at the end of Augus
  
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• Lawyers expected to request competency hearing for man accused of Clovis murders

  11-09-2024 04:00 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Lawyers for a man accused of killing two women and kidnapping a baby in Clovis said they plan to request a meeting to determine if their client is competent enough to stand trial. Federal court records show lawyers for Alek Collins will request the hearing in the future but did not specify when that hearing will be.PNM: Nearly 100 businesses targeted this year in copper theftsCollins is accused of killing two women in Clovis, shooting a five-year-old, kidnapping
  
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• Village of Los Ranchos prepares for second phase of street improvement project

  11-09-2024 02:42 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a project working to slow down speeding drivers and make for safer walking in the North Valley. Now, Los Ranchos is readying the start of its next big phase which is overhauling Fourth Street. Story continues below
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• 'This is not right': Albuquerque police investigating HOA president’s paychecks

  11-09-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Members of an Albuquerque homeowner association are now paying much closer attention to what the association is doing with their money. And they want other HOA members to learn from their experience.Fed up with how their neighborhood looked, a few members asked to look at the association’s finances. They wanted to know what their dues were paying for each month. Now, their HOA is under new leadership, as the Albuquerque Police Department investigates s
  
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• Trial over Santa Fe obelisk to begin this week

  11-09-2024 01:11 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been four years since protesters toppled the controversial obelisk on the Santa Fe Plaza. Now the fight is headed to court, where a local organization is trying to force the city to put the monument back.
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• Sea Lion Splash at New Mexico State Fair delights, entertains visitors

  11-09-2024 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the New Mexico State Fair enters its final few days in Albuquerque, one returning attraction is the Sea Lion Splash. Lilly and Mya have been entertaining many fair attendees, showcasing their disc-catching and acting skills.
  Wednesday, September 11 is Dollar Day at the fair. Admission is $1 as well as rides. Wednesday multiple trade schools and higher education institutions from New Mexico and surrounding states will be on-site to provide information
  
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• Drier air moves back into New Mexico Wednesday

  11-09-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  A few spotty showers developed today across New Mexico. Dry, westerly winds return starting Wednesday bringing warmer weather into the end of the week.
  Scattered showers and a couple thunderstorms have returned to northern and western New Mexico, along with the Sacramento Mountains and southern Colorado. Most of these showers and producing only light rain as they slowly drift to the south and southeast. The showers will end late this evening. Drier air will begin moving in from the west on Wedne
  
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• PNM: Nearly 100 businesses targeted this year in copper thefts

  11-09-2024 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thieves targeting businesses to steal their copper wiring are on the rise according to new data collected by PNM, which is urging businesses and homeowners to be vigilant.Story continues below
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• ABQ BioPark gives update on Ocelot kitten

  11-09-2024 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's time for another gender and name reveal at the ABQ BioPark.Ocelot Lucy's kitten is nearing two months old and the zoo staff said the baby is getting bigger every week and exploring the two ocelot habitats.Cartoon Poodles perform daily at New Mexico State FairThe zoo also discovered the little kitten is a girl.Her name is Frida which means beautiful and beloved. Her name is in reference to artist Frida Kahlo who lived and worked in San Francisco.
  
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• Officials propose fee changes at White Sands National Park

  11-09-2024 00:14 via krqe.com
  
  WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – White Sands National Park is proposing some fee changes saying it would help improve visitor and staff safety. The park is proposing a small price increase to the Moonlight and Lake Lucero hikes as well as the Starry Night Astronomy Program.Eastern New Mexico University announces significant enrollment growthThey say the proposal is based on comparable fees for similar services at nearby museums and land management agencies. If enforced, the fees would be im
  
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• Poll: Which special shape balloon is your favorite?

  11-09-2024 00:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is almost here. The nine-day event kicks off on Saturday, October 5, and ends on Sunday, October 13. Last week, Balloon Fiesta officials released a list of this year's new special shape balloons. KRQE asked viewers on social media what their favorite special shape balloons of all time were.According to viewers, the clear favorite was the Little Bees Trio, consisting of Joey, Lilly, and Joelly Little Bee. The f
  
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