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• Boil water advisory issued for part of Rio Arriba County

  14-09-2024 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A boil water advisory has been issued for an area in Rio Arriba County.New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau said the advisory was issued on September 13 after "turbidity of more than 1 nephelometric turbidity units was confirmed in drinking water in the water system."Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrending: Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeCrime: Alb
  
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• Food hall and venue opens in Rio Rancho

  14-09-2024 22:04 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho has a new food hall and entertainment venue for people to enjoy.The Block celebrated its grand opening on Friday. It's located on Enchanted Hills Boulevard near Highway 528.The venue brings many unique things to the Rio Rancho area including, shops, food trucks, and live music. The Block will be hosting different events throughout the weekend.
  
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• Extremists keep trying to sabotage the electrical grid. What would happen if they succeeded?

  14-09-2024 21:29 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Political extremists have attempted a number of attacks on electrical infrastructure and substations in recent years, with a goal of sowing chaos and civil conflict. The plots have repeatedly failed, however, and sociologists say that even if they do succeed, the kind of disasters they seek to create rarely result in members of the population turning on one another — though they could prove costly, and deadly. In July, two former Marines, both active in an
  
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• Do campaign yard signs even make a difference?

  14-09-2024 21:25 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — With Election Day less than two months away, the country is once again deep in political races, including the tight battle for the White House. A drive around your neighborhood may expose you to plenty of signs — literally — of who is running for which seat.Those signs, usually placards measuring about 22” by 18” and sporting a candidate’s name, aren’t a new campaign method. The first U.S. presidential campaign merchandise dates back to the 1
  
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• Girls' brains aged at an 'accelerated' rate during the pandemic, study finds

  14-09-2024 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  Related video: Endemic vs. Epidemic vs. Pandemic(NEXSTAR) – A new study comparing the brains of children before and after COVID-19 found that adolescent girls' brains had aged faster than expected during the social isolation and lockdowns brought on by the pandemic.University of Washington researchers behind the study – published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences – used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study the brain structure of 160 subjects ran
  
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• DirecTV to end blackout of ESPN, ABC

  14-09-2024 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  DirecTV and Disney reached a preliminary agreement Saturday on a deal to restore ABC, ESPN and several other networks after a nearly two-week distribution feud."DirecTV and Disney have a long-standing history of connecting consumers to the best entertainment, and this agreement furthers that commitment by recognizing both the tremendous value of Disney's content and the evolving preferences of DirecTV's customers," the companies said in a joint statement.The agreement comes just in time for
  
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• Heartwarming video shows Virginia students surprise school custodian with dream car

  14-09-2024 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  VIENNA, Va. (WFLA) — High school students in Virginia gave their favorite school custodian the ultimate surprise earlier this week.Seven sophomores— Bennett, Nick H., Nick T., Artin, Joey, Yousif, and Logan— at James Madison High in Vienna, Virginia wanted to give back to one of their favorite school employees.The students started a GoFundMe in May to raise enough money by the time they graduated, to buy their custodian, Francis Apraku, a cherry-red Jeep Wrangler.
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• PHOTOS: Semi-truck carrying sausages and sauce flips, spills onto roadway in Florida

  14-09-2024 21:14 via krqe.com
  
  WILDWOOD, Fla. (WFLA) — A semi-truck took a turn for the "wurst" while transporting sausage and sauce Friday evening on a Florida roadway, just south of I-75.At 6:20 p.m., the Florida Highway Patrol said a 47-year-old Minnesota driver suffered a tire failure in the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike, overturning into a roadway and spilling its load.The tire failure caused the man to lose control of the tractor-trailer. FHP said he went into the shoulder, struck a guardrail, and overtur
  
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• Are you a 'cost-burdened' renter? Here's how to tell

  14-09-2024 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – More than 21 million households are burdened by rent, the U.S. Census Bureau said this week after releasing data from the 2023 American Community Survey.
  The annual survey of U.S. households found that 49.7% of renter households qualify as "rent burdened," meaning they spend more than 30% of their pre-tax income on rent.
  Households that spend more than 50% of their income on rent are considered "severely rent burdened." Restaurants are now twice as likely to charge a &lsqu
  
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• No one injured in officer-involved shooting, NMSP says

  14-09-2024 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  LUNA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is investigating a shooting. They reported that it involved the Deming Police Department.NMSP stated a suspect is in custody after an officer-involved shooting. The suspect and officers were not injured, officials reported.If more information becomes available, this article will be updated.
  
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• Survey says most Americans plan to get flu shot, but not COVID booster

  14-09-2024 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  A majority of respondents to a poll released Thursday said they have gotten or plan to get this year's flu vaccine, while less than half said the same about the 2024 COVID-19 booster.Thirty-seven percent in the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center survey said they have gotten vaccines in the past but do not plan to again.Some 56 percent said they will get or have already received the flu shot, but only 43 percent have gotten or plan to get the coronavirus vaccine.“We’re a
  
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• The richest town in every state

  14-09-2024 17:42 via krqe.com
  
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  The richest town in every state
  America is exceptional in many ways. But not all of them are positive: Wealth inequality is higher in the United States than it is in almost any other developed nation.
  This is a relatively new phenomenon, with the wealth divide expanding starkly over the past half-century or so. From 1963 to 2022, the richest top 1% of American families experienced a sevenfold increase in wealth, from $1.8 million to $13.6 million. During the same
  
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• Should you blur your home on Google Street View? Why it might be a bad idea

  14-09-2024 17:40 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – It’s not uncommon to scroll through Google Street View and find a home that’s been blurred from view at the request of the homeowner, whether for privacy or security reasons.But is that really such a good idea?“My personal feeling is that you should not blur your house, in general,” cybersecurity expert Joseph Steinberg told Nexstar. Should you freeze your credit after Social Security leak?Steinberg, also the author of “Cybersecurity for Dummies,&r
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024 - Week 4

  14-09-2024 07:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – District play started for many teams across the state on Friday. Here is a look at how things shook out on week 4 of Friday Night Football.Volcano Vista: 35 — West Mesa: 7La Cueva: 42 — Sandia: 19 Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 4Game of the Week
  The game of the week was a matchup of undefeated Bernalillo against 2-1 Moriarty. The Spartans' "Goon Squad" was all over the field in a 42-0 win."Well, one of the things I like is our physicality, said Bernalil
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 - Week 4

  14-09-2024 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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• South Valley school director speaks out after being cleared of boxcutter incident

  14-09-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A grand jury has cleared a South Valley charter school director of any wrongdoing after he was accused of holding a box cutter blade to a student's neck.Back in April, Richard Perea, the executive director of the South Valley Academy with 30 years of experience in education, questioned how he ended up behind bars.It started when a 17-year-old student was accused of vaping in the bathroom. Perea said he called him into his office the next day, and while no va
  
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• 5 suspects named in indictment for New Mexico gun trafficking case

  14-09-2024 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a case involving gun trafficking in the state through social media. A federal grand jury indicted five people in the case; the youngest suspect is 18."We do a tremendous amount of undercover work and search warrant work with online platforms to monitor and to investigate and to charge conduct like this," said Alexander Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico.The indictment names Micah Maestas, Dominic Ramirez, Daniel Garcia,
  
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• How to reduce stress this election season: UNM weighs in

  14-09-2024 05:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The election is just a couple of months away. It's a pivotal moment in history and in many ways be overwhelmed with stress, but don't fret.The University of New Mexico is providing tips on how to remain calm, especially when dealing with others who may not share your political beliefs. Rio Grande could soon go dry in Albuquerque, water managers say"Those can be hard: how to navigate relationships or family situations with people who may have different perspectives
  
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• Moisture returns next week

  14-09-2024 05:49 via krqe.com
  
  The heat from yesterday has carried over to today. Most of Central and Southern New Mexico remain in the 90’s. Roswell broke its previous record high once again today.Dry air sticks around New Mexico until Saturday. However, enough moisture will enter the state to allow for spotty mountain showers.On Sunday an influx of sub-tropical moisture will make its way into New Mexico. This is the result of Tropical Storm Ileana and a low pressure system building over Northern California. This moist
  
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• Researchers share ideas at 2024 BioVenture Partnership Event

  14-09-2024 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Friday, an event at the University of New Mexico aimed to get cutting-edge research out into the market.The annual BioVenture Partnership Event connects researchers with companies and investors to make their ideas a reality. Los Lunas I-25 interchange faces new delay"This is really valuable for us because we are a close-knit community, but we don't have a lot of ready routes to investors. On the East Coast, West Coast, you just have a lot of technolo
  
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• United Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi via Elon Musk's Starlink 

  14-09-2024 05:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — United Airlines is set to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi via the SpaceX satellite internet service Starlink, the company said in an announcement Friday."Everything you can do on the ground, you'll soon be able to do onboard a United plane at 35,000 feet, just about anywhere in the world," said Scott Kirby, United’s CEO, in the announcement. "This connectivity opens the door for an even better inflight entertainment experience, in every seatback – more content, that's m
  
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• Guns leading cause of death for children, teens: Johns Hopkins study

  14-09-2024 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions shows firearms were the leading cause of death in 2022 for children and teens ages 1 to 17.According to the report, 48,204 people were killed by a firearm that year, the second-highest number ever recorded and an average of 132 per day. The study found 2,526 of those who died were children and teenagers, an average of seven each day, and firearms accounted for 30% of all deaths among those ages 15 to 17. O
  
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• Could 'God of Chaos' asteroid hit Earth in 2029?

  14-09-2024 04:56 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Scientists say an asteroid known as the "God of Chaos" has a slightly increased chance of impacting the Earth in 2029, but only if a very unlikely series of events plays out.Not only that, but if the asteroid, which is named Apophis after an Egyptian god resembling a snake who sowed chaos and disorder, were to hit our planet, it would likely happen on Friday the 13th.While this scenario may sound like a made-for-TV science-fiction movie, a new paper suggests there is a possi
  
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• Duke City Championship Wrestling comes to New Mexico State Fair

  14-09-2024 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair pulled no punches with its entertainment this year, bringing in pro wrestlers to mix things up.The Duke City Championship Wrestling is a locally owned promotion that's been around for the last year. Wrestlers have shown their skills a couple of times a day during the fair and will again this Saturday and Sunday at 3 and t 6.
  In an exhibition this afternoon, Macho Libre took on Route 66 Champion Mr. Happy. He said it's a thrill
  
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• Secretary for New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department steps down

  14-09-2024 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Lujan Grisham Administration has lost another member of its cabinet.Jen Paul Schroer has stepped down as secretary of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department.“Jen has been a strong, dedicated leader, stepping up for New Mexicans from her time at the Tourism Department through her work at ALTSD," said Governor Lujan Grisham. "Her leadership was crucial during the COVID-19 crisis, and I deeply appreciate her service. I wish her success in her next
  
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• Little League park fire damages shed, AFR reports

  14-09-2024 02:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A fire left the shed at a local Little League field badly damaged. Firefighters got word of the fire at Lobo Little League just after 7:30 a.m. on Friday.The department said the building, which also housed the bathroom facilities, is likely a total loss. It's unclear what caused the fire.
  
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• US tanks weren’t ready for Russian attacks. Ukraine has a fix

  14-09-2024 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The American-made M1 Abrams is considered one of the world’s premier tanks, yet has still proven vulnerable to Russian drones and explosives on the battlefield in Ukraine, which had sidelined the armored behemoth. But Ukraine has now improved the Abrams, better protecting it through a relatively simple method: steel cages wrapped around the frame.  Ukrainian officials behind the effort tell The Hill that the retrofit has worked extraordinarily well at prot
  
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• Bill ensures border agents, officers get paid should government shut down

  14-09-2024 01:49 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Two South Texas border lawmakers have co-sponsored a bill ensuring Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers get paid in case of an upcoming federal government shutdown.Lack of money for CBP officers holding up construction of new border crossing, official says
  Republican U.S. Reps. Monica De La Cruz, of McAllen, and Tony Gonzales, of San Antonio, were among nine lawmakers to propose the measure on Thursday.Republican U.S. Reps. Monica De L
  
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• Police confirm skeletal remains belong to missing Wisconsin toddler Elijah Vue

  14-09-2024 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WFRV) – In a news conference on Friday evening, police confirmed the skeletal remains found on Sept. 7 belong to Elijah Vue, a 3-year-old Wisconsin boy who was reported missing in February.Vue's remains were found on private property by a person getting his land ready for the hunting season. The location was not on Manitou Girl Scout Camp property in Two Rivers, about 37 miles southeast of Green Bay, but rather a thick-wooded area with heavy underbrush.The remains we
  
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• Hidalgo County trying to unify drought conservation plan among South Texas border cities

  14-09-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Leaders from dozens of South Texas towns and water districts want to unify a county-wide drought contingency plan for this region suffering from a lack of rain and water payments from Mexico.Billboards touting Rio Grande, water conservation pop up in Laredo
  According to a news release, Hidalgo County held a meeting on Wednesday in Mission, Texas, "aimed at developing uniform triggers among cities and water districts."
  There are 22 different cities within the bor
  
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• Billboards touting Rio Grande, water conservation pop up in Laredo

  14-09-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Several billboards have been placed throughout the South Texas border town of Laredo touting the importance of the Rio Grande and preserving water quality for the residents north and south of the river.The nonprofit Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) and several community coalitions launched the 13 billboards to bring attention to the river, which they call a critical resource.
  The also express opposition to any future border wall construction through
  
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• New Mexico resident wins women's division at auctioneer championship

  14-09-2024 01:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico woman is getting international attention for her talents at the auction block. She's been recognized as one of the best in the world when it comes to selling. Marcela Davila Gutierrez is a New Mexico resident who just brought home the top prize in the women's division for this year's International Auctioneer Championship. "It gathers the highest talents around the globe for auctioneering in a competition where you go and sell a couple items,"
  
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• Clovis police find puppies in dumpster, looking for suspect

  14-09-2024 01:21 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Clovis police are searching for a suspect who threw newborn puppies in a dumpster.Police claimed a male drove down an alleyway in a brown SUV and threw a white plastic bag into a dumpster. They got calls that there were three newborn puppies in the bag crying with another one already dead.Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrending: Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeCrime: Albuquerque mom seeks just
  
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• Human remains of infant found in Eddy County

  14-09-2024 00:48 via krqe.com
  
  EDDY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The human remains of an infant were found in Eddy County on Sept. 6, the Eddy County Sherriff's Office announced Friday.Detectives found the remains near milepost 48 on Queen Highway (State Road 137). Officials responded to the area after the Carlsbad Police Department contacted the sheriff's office about a potential lead in the case of an infant who had been reported missing.  Jury finds Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy not guilty of all charge
  
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• Another dry day before moisture returns

  14-09-2024 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  The heat from yesterday has carried over to today. Most of Central and Southern New Mexico remain in the 90’s. Roswell broke its previous record high once again today.Dry air sticks around New Mexico until Saturday. However, enough moisture will enter the state to allow for spotty mountain showers.On Sunday an influx of sub-tropical moisture will make its way into New Mexico. This is the result of Tropical Storm Ileana and a low pressure system building over Northern California. This moist
  
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• New Mexico commission recommends retaining 35 judges

  14-09-2024 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico commission that evaluates the performance of judges is recommending to retain all eligible sitting judges on the bench.The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission is recommending to retain 35 judges on the 2024 General Election ballot.Four other judges have not served long enough for the commission to make a recommendation.Two of those judges, David Murphy and Emetrio Rudolfo, are in Bernalillo County.Story continues below
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• Lowrider program helps keep Albuquerque kids busy after school

  14-09-2024 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Duke City chapter of the Lowrider Bike Program is celebrating its third year.Officials said this year's class will focus on trade skills training and building up connections between youth, law enforcement, and the lowrider community. Taos starts reimbursement program for small businesses affected by construction projectAdditionally, this year, the program has seen an influx of participants since last year. It also includes learning other life skills
  
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• Kaitlyn Maria crowned 2025 New Mexico State Fair Queen

  14-09-2024 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kaitlyn Maria of Valencia County was named the 2025 New Mexico State Fair Queen during a coronation ceremony at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque on Friday. Who won the 2024 New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge?"I am super ecstatic. I worked so hard for this. This has been a long journey, not just for me, but for my horse, too, and my family," Maria told KRQE News 13 after receiving her crown and sash.
  The 20-year-old was also awar
  
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• Teen sentenced as part of plea deal for 2022 shooting that killed Jada Gonzales

  14-09-2024 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Isaiah Espinosa, the teenager who fired the deadly shot that killed Jada Gonzales at a house party in December of 2022, will spend 29 years behind bars after accepting a plea deal in Children's Court Friday morning.
  Espinosa is one of five people involved in the shooting that night; he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, conspiracy, and tampering with evidence."So, you're facing up to 48 years in the Department of Corrections. You're agreeing to do 29 yea
  
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