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• It took 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish Tesla Semi fire in California, US agency says

  13-09-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  Related video: Tesla’s market dominance takes a hit as Rivian, Cadillac surgeWASHINGTON (AP) — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons (190,000 liters) of water to extinguish flames after a crash, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday.In addition to the huge amount of water, firefighters used an aircraft to drop fire retardant on the “immediate area” of the electric truck as a precautionary measure,
  
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• Los Lunas I-25 interchange faces new delay

  13-09-2024 22:51 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – There's been another delay for the long-standing I-25 interchange project within Los Lunas. The project is supposed to help alleviate traffic congestion for commuters on Main Street of Los Lunas. Construction begins on two major Albuquerque interchangesIt will entail adding a new road between I-25 and Highway 47 near Morris Road. Recently, the village announced they received a $25 million grant to fund the project. "This has been a long-standing problem in the
  
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• South Texas border resident sentenced to 5 years for human smuggling ring

  13-09-2024 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  PHARR, Texas (Border Report) -- A South Texas resident from the border town of Pharr was sentenced to five years in federal prison for smuggling "thousands" of undocumented migrants from Mexico and trafficking a teen girl for sex, U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani announced Friday.‘El Mayo’ Zambada set to appear in New York courtroom
  Isaac Jake Gonzalez, 21, must serve five years in prison and three years supervised release, U.S. District Judge David Morales of Corpus Christi ruled.Gonza
  
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• DUI checkpoints planned for Tijuana this weekend

  13-09-2024 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Tijuana police officers will set up DUI checkpoints throughout the city this weekend, and in particular Sunday night, as it tries to cut down on drinking and driving during the Mexican Independence holiday.Fernando Sánchez González, head of Tijuana Public Safety's Office, told reporters they will have additional patrols in the Zona Río, downtown Tijuana and near the area where the Tijuana Fair is currently going on."Whenever there are mass events
  
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• Documents: Texas mom, boyfriend accused of stuffing baby in tool bag, disposing of body

  13-09-2024 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - An Abilene mother and her boyfriend are accused of stuffing a deceased infant into a tool bag after death then disposing of her body at the lake days later. Heather Kennedy, 20, and Donald Schultz, 35, were both taken into custody early Friday morning in connection to the infant's death. Both are charged with Tampering with Human Corpse, and Schultz is also charged with Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registry. Court documents reveal what the coupl
  
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• Lack of money for CBP officers holding up construction of new border crossing, official says

  13-09-2024 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Construction for the proposed Otay Mesa II Port of Entry, which is already two years behind schedule on the U.S. side of border, has hit another snag: No money for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.Joaquín Luken, executive director of the Smart Border Coalition, says until a budget is finalized and money allocated for CBP officers to work at the crossing, construction can't get started.The new port of entry was slated to open at the end of this mont
  
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• Lack of money for CBP officers holding up construction of new border crossing, advocate says

  13-09-2024 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Construction for the proposed Otay Mesa II Port of Entry, which is already two years behind schedule on the U.S. side of border, has hit another snag: No money for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.Joaquín Luken, executive director of the Smart Border Coalition, says until a budget is finalized and money allocated for CBP officers to work at the crossing, construction can't get started.The new port of entry was slated to open at the end of this mont
  
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• Cause of death for murdered Kansas moms revealed in court documents

  13-09-2024 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) – Prosecutors have revealed how they believe two Kansas women who went missing in March were killed by five suspects.Police had been investigating the deaths of Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39 and had charged five people with kidnapping and first-degree murder: Tifany Adams, 54; Tad Cullum, 43; Cora Twombly, 44; Cole Twombly, 50; and Paul Grice, 31.Court documents filed Thursday asking the court to consolidate the cases set out a detailed timeline of the murders whi
  
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• Multi-Agency Task Force investigating in-custody death involving Albuquerque Police

  13-09-2024 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Multi-Agency Task Force is investigating an in-custody death involving the Albuquerque Police Department on Thursday, September 12.Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrending: Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeCrime: Albuquerque mom seeks justice for son killed at 2021 house partyEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico September 13-19
  APD says officers were initially respondin
  
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• Boar's Head plant in Virginia closing indefinitely after fatal listeria outbreak

  13-09-2024 21:05 via krqe.com
  
  JARRATT, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Boar's Head plant linked to a fatal listeria outbreak is closing indefinitely."This is a dark moment in our company’s history, but we intend to use this as an opportunity to enhance food safety programs not just for our company, but for the entire industry," Boar's Head wrote Friday in a lengthy update to its recall page. Boar’s Head plant posed ‘imminent threat’ two years before deadly listeria outbreakThe United Food and Commerci
  
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• Jury finds Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy not guilty of all charges

  13-09-2024 20:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury has found Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Borrecco not guilty of all charges. Borrecco was accused of being drunk and pulling a gun on Michael Ruiz and Deaven Carey at Circle K on Osuna while off-duty in January 2024.Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrending: Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeCrime: Albuquerque mom seeks justice for son killed at 2021 house pa
  
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• Dry start to the weekend but rain will return by Sunday

  13-09-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  It will be another dry and hot day across New Mexico. Spotty mountain storms will return to the state tomorrow.
  Much like yesterday, rain chances across New Mexico are slim to none. Certain models are showing very spotty showers across parts of Central and Southeast New Mexico. However, the most models agree that the state will remain dry today. The heat from yesterday has also carried over to today. Most of Central and Southern New Mexico remain in the 90's. Roswell broke its previous record hi
  
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• Native New Mexican's creative works to deal with grief of Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon fire

  13-09-2024 20:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Carrie Osgood is a New Mexico Native who has worked as a creative communications strategist, educator and alternative story teller. One of the way Osgood tells stories is through her picture books, "Escapades in Caves" and "Path to the Palace."Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrending: Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeCrime: Albuquerque mom seeks justice for son killed at 2021 house partyEvents: Wh
  
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• Digital passes to White Sands National Park now available

  13-09-2024 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Digital seven-day entrance passes and annual passes to White Sands National Park online. Officials say the park has joined with other public land sites to provide digital passes through recreation.gov. White Sands National Park saw over 729,000 visitors in 2023Digital passes can be purchased up to six months in advance of their visit to the park. The fee covers entry during park hours for one vehicle and passengers for seven consecutive days, beginning on the star
  
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• Albuquerque Lowrider Bike Program celebrating third year

  13-09-2024 18:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lowrider Bike Program is celebrating its third year. The aim of the program is to teach trades like welding, leatherwork, upholstering, paint and body fabrication, and pinstriping. Lowrider event shows off unique rides at Albuquerque Convention CenterAccording to a press release, The Lowrider Bike Program is led by Rob Vanderslice of Vanderslice Kustom Shop and brings years of knowledge in lowrider painting and fabrication. "This program is just the vess
  
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• ABQ Ride promoting Zero Fares at Winrock market

  13-09-2024 18:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city is inviting the community to take advantage of Zero Fares and visit the Winrock Park Market this Saturday. Officials say prizes will be given at the Route 766 bus stop on the east side of Target at 2120 Louisiana Blvd. from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Years in the making: Winrock Park holds grand openingThe Winrock Park Market happens every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and features local growers, artisans, makers, food trucks, and live music. Th
  
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• Albuquerque police to release details from August 17 officer-involved shooting

  13-09-2024 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is set to hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. to release details of an officer-involved shooting in southeast Albuquerque that left the suspect dead on August 17, 2024.KRQE News 13 will livestream the news conference on this pageAPD says the incident began when officers were alerted that someone had shoplifted from the Family Dollar on Broadway. They said the suspect was armed and yelling they didn’t want to go back t
  
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• Albuquerque police release details from August 17 officer-involved shooting

  13-09-2024 17:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department held a news conference Friday to release details of an officer-involved shooting in southeast Albuquerque that left the suspect dead on August 17, 2024. Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeAPD says the incident began when officers were responding to an unrelated call at the the Family Dollar on Broadway Blvd. As police arrived to the scene they observed a suspect, identified as 44-year-old Derek Pickett, runnin
  
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• New Mexico nonprofit holding childhood cancer awareness event

  13-09-2024 15:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – September is childhood cancer awareness month and the New Mexico nonprofit cureMEC is holding an event at Explora to raise awareness about childhood cancer, donate blood and raise funds for pediatric cancer research.Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrending: Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeCrime: Albuquerque mom seeks justice for son killed at 2021 house partyEvents: What’s happening
  
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• Would you pass the New Mexico driving permit test?

  13-09-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In New Mexico before minors over the age of 15 can drive, they must take a permit test. The permit test includes questions from safety to road signs to speed limits.
  In 2021, the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division released an app that allows users to take a pratice driving exam. The app is avaible for free for both Iphone and Android users.Could you pass the New Mexico driving permit test? Below are a few questions from a practice test. Highlight the black box for t
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Former BSCO deputy trial, Seeking justice, Less breezy and dry, Mountain West, Sundance search

  13-09-2024 14:58 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Taos starts reimbursement program for small businesses affected by construction projectDog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeWhat’s happening around New Mexico September 13-19Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoNew Mexico State Fair hosts green chile stew cook-offAPD: Two charged for murder of 19-year-old over ATVHigh levels of lead detected in 12 cinnamon brands, report findsWhat to know about North Korea’s unveiling of its uranium enr
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico September 13-19

  13-09-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from September 13-19.Albuquerque
  September 13-14 All About Birds – The Bird Alliance of Central New Mexico invites you to the Public Library in Downtown Albuquerque for this event from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.September 13-14 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.September 13-15 The New Mexico State Fair – Enjoy live events, exhi
  
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• Traffic laws you might not realize you broke in New Mexico: Changing lanes

  13-09-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – During driving school people learn the laws and rules of driving on a road safely. But, after getting that driver's license and spending time on the road, you may find yourself overlooking some of the rules you learned. Something that may seem trivial, but can result in a possible fine and is important to the safety of yourself and other drivers is properly changing lanes and turning. What are the rules for tinted windows in New Mexico?According to New Mexico Statu
  
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• Hot to cooler weather ahead & dry for now

  13-09-2024 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mostly quiet conditions will continue in the short term in New Mexico, but Tropical Storm Ileana, located around the southern tip of Baja California this morning, will bring moisture across the region later this weekend with a break from the record-high temperatures. Some of that moisture is already creeping into southern areas of New Mexico, but plenty of dry air that's still in place has still allowed for rain-free conditions. Wildfire smoke is still in the air across
  
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• Hot to cooler ahead & dry for now

  13-09-2024 13:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mostly quiet conditions will continue in the short term in New Mexico, but Tropical Storm Ileana, located around the southern tip of Baja California this morning, will bring moisture across the region later this weekend with a break from the record-high temperatures. Some of that moisture is already creeping into southern areas of New Mexico, but plenty of dry air that's still in place has still allowed for rain-free conditions. Wildfire smoke is still in the air across
  
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• New Mexico State Fair hosts green chile stew cook-off

  13-09-2024 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –High schoolers from around the state competed in the New Mexico State Fair's first green chile stew cook-off. Unlike other stew competitions, the students couldn't bring their dishes from home. Wood-turning artistry and creativity shine at New Mexico State Fair displayStudents created a batch of green chile stew accompanied by freshly made tortillas. Winners Below:1st Place: Carlsbad High School2nd Place: Albuquerque High School3rd Place:
  
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• Residents voice frustration over Roswell water bill hike

  13-09-2024 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a packed house at the Roswell City Council Thursday night with residents voicing their frustration over the skyrocketing cost of water. The city changed the utility rates to the tiered system in July.World War II veteran from New Mexico reflects on his service as he nears 101st birthdayResidents saw their water bills triple in some cases. Thursday night, the city council considered an amendment to lower prices.With that amendment, residents would pay
  
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• Albuquerque mom seeks justice for son killed at 2021 house party

  13-09-2024 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque mom is seeking justice for her teen son who was gunned down at a house party nearly three years ago. Diana Villarreal is looking for answers about the murder of her son Alejandro. The 18-year-old was one of dozens at a South Valley house party near Pajarito and Isleta on Halloween in 2021.
  Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said they don't know what exactly happened, but around 2 a.m. someone started a fight. surveillance video captured t
  
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• World War II veteran from New Mexico reflects on his service as he nears 101st birthday

  13-09-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A World War II veteran born and raised in New Mexico shared his story of joining the army during one of America's deadliest conflicts. The history he lived through is still at the forefront of his mind and he says he has no regrets."We saw a sign that said 'Uncle Sam Wants You'," said WWII veteran, Vincent Cordova.That was nearly 85 years ago for Cordova. At just 16 years old he got his dad to sign off on an enlistment form to join the army. "So he signed it
  
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• APD: Two charged for murder of 19-year-old over ATV

  13-09-2024 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people have been charged in connection to an August murder, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. Police say Guillermo Muñoz Delgado, 29, is accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Christian Aragon.
  Muñoz Delgado is charged with an open count of murder with a firearm enhancement, three charges of kidnapping, three charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and tampering with evidence. Trinasha McDaniel, 34, has been charg
  
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• Taos starts reimbursement program for small businesses affected by construction project

  13-09-2024 03:59 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – An ongoing construction project along a major road in Taos has businesses complaining that they're struggling to keep customers coming through their doors. Now, the city has launched a program to keep those businesses from going under. "We're all impacted I mean this is kind of ground zero," said Eric Anderson, owner of Anderson's Tattoo Parlor. Eric Anderson owns Anderson's Tattoo Parlor in the heart of Taos and is now in the center of a major const
  
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• High levels of lead detected in 12 cinnamon brands, report finds

  13-09-2024 02:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- A new Consumer Reports study has found elevated levels of lead in one dozen brands of cinnamon powders and multi-spice blends.The nonprofit, which evaluates the safety of various goods and services, purchased the cinnamon products from 17 stores in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and online.
  Twelve of the 36 products tested by Consumer Reports had lead levels exceeding 1 part per million. That concentration is high enough to trigger a recall in New York, the only U.S. state that r
  
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• Chad McQueen, star of 'The Karate Kid', dies at 63

  13-09-2024 02:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Chad McQueen, the son of actor Steve McQueen best known for his role as "Dutch" in "The Karate Kid" series, has died at 63, the actor and producer's family confirmed on Thursday. No cause of death has yet been released.In a post to Instagram, McQueen's children Chase and Madison and wife Jeanie wrote: "His remarkable journey as a loving father to us, along with his unwavering commitment to our mother, truly exemplified a life filled with love and dedication. His passion for rac
  
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• Four schools leave the Mountain West for PAC-12

  13-09-2024 02:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico athletic department has more questions on its future. Now, it has to do with the state of its conference.After the latest round of conference realignment moves, four Mountain West schools — Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Colorado State — are joining the PAC-12. As part of the departure, the four schools will have to pay exit fees totaling a combined $113 million. Photographer captures northern lights
  
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• Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edge

  13-09-2024 02:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People in an Albuquerque neighborhood are worried about their safety after a dog attack left a woman seriously injured. Those living nearby hope something can be done before someone else is hurt.Those who live in a neighborhood off Central Ave. and Atrisco Dr. said they are scared to go on walks because of a house at the end of the street. Neighbors said a pack of at least 10 aggressive dogs live at the home. Some of those dogs, they said, have attacked peop
  
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• Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union to acquire Albuquerque's Mountain America Credit Union locations

  13-09-2024 01:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union said its organization is getting bigger. The financial institute has reached an agreement to acquire the Mountain America Credit Union locations in Albuquerque.
  “Like Mountain America Credit Union, we are a values-based organization that takes pride in putting our members first,” said Steph Sherrodd, SLFCU President and CEO in a news release. “This acquisition accelerates our goal to provide an experienc
  
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• Negotiations to resume between University of New Mexico Hospital, Sandoval Regional Medical Center

  13-09-2024 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University New Mexico Hospital and the union representing staff at the Sandoval Regional Medical Center are headed back to the bargaining table. Both sides say bargaining will resume discussions on a labor agreement following a judge's order issued last week.Story continues below
  Investigation: ‘This is not right’: Albuquerque police investigating HOA president’s paychecksPolitics: Hear from U.S. Senate candidates Heinrich, Domenici in KRQE
  
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• Photographer captures northern lights in Taos County

  13-09-2024 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico photographer captured an incredible sight Thursday morning. Jay Shaffer witnessed the northern lights over Taos County.Shaffer took a timelapse video of the event and saw red hues emerge in the sky around 2:23 a.m. Around 3 a.m. the lights got brighter and orange colors started to appear. Some states could see northern lights on Thursday amid geomagnetic stormPer Shaffer's video, the northern lights lasted until 5 a.m. when the sun started
  
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• Photographer captures northern lights in New Mexico

  13-09-2024 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico photographer captured an incredible sight Thursday morning. Jay Shaffer witnessed the northern lights over Taos County.Shaffer took a timelapse video of the event and saw red hues emerge in the sky around 2:23 a.m. Around 3 a.m. the lights got brighter and orange colors started to appear. Some states could see northern lights on Thursday amid geomagnetic stormPer Shaffer's video, the northern lights lasted until 5 a.m. when the sun started
  
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• Drier weather continues to end the workweek

  13-09-2024 00:27 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures were hot today for most of New Mexico. Central down to Southern New Mexico will see high’s today in the 90’s. Down in the Southeast, Roswell broke their record high, surpassing the previous record of 98° set back in 2019.Spotty Showers will return to Southern and Western New Mexico on Saturday. However, this rain will be minimal. The best chance for rain on Saturday will be in the Sacramento Mountains.On Sunday moisture returns to the state. A tropical storm off the
  
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• White Sands 'Full Moon Night' is next week

  13-09-2024 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – White Sands National Park is taking advantage of the nice weather and hosting an event open to everyone. In partnership with the Western National Parks Association, the September Full Moon Night Event will take place September 17 at 7:00 p.m., in the White Sands Amphitheater. Officials propose fee changes at White Sands National ParkPeople can enjoy a full moon while listening to the Rio Grande revelers Dixieland Jazz Band. This is the fourth of five full mo
  
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• NMDOT to host clinics for Child Passenger Safety

  13-09-2024 00:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Starting next week, the New Mexico Department of Transportation will be hosting clinics to help you keep your children safe. It's part of National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. NMDOT shows off underpass in Raton designed to lower wildlife-vehicle collisionsAccording to safety experts, motor vehicle-related injuries remain a leading cause of death for children ages 15 and younger. During the event, people will work with nationally certified child passenger
  
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