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• ABQ Ride installs new tech showing ridership is up 25% since last July

  30-09-2024 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  More people are hopping on ABQ Ride city buses in Albuquerque since before the pandemic began; that's according to new data the city has collected the past few months with new technology they installed in buses in July. They're called 'automatic passenger counters,' or 'APCs,' and have counted more than a million riders since.Story continues below
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• Donate today to help Red Cross efforts across 10 states

  30-09-2024 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Days after Hurricane Helene's deadly force tore a path north from the Gulf Coast, many Americans remained without power, water and other basic necessities.
  The hurricane's destructive path necessitated a Red Cross response spanning 10 states, according to the non-profit. As of Monday, the Red Cross reported 1,400 disaster workers were on the ground responding to Helene. Crews prioritized offering safe shelter, food distribution and emotional and physical health services.How to help v
  
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• Fire damages abandoned home in northeast Albuquerque

  30-09-2024 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque fire investigators are trying to figure out what sparked a fire at an abandoned home near Menaul and Juan Tabo. Firefighters were called to the fire just before 7 a.m. Albuquerque Police: 3 children missing from CYFD’s custody foundWhen they arrived, they saw the fire burning from the back of the house. It took them about 21 minutes to get it under control. No injuries were reported.
  
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• Roswell man sentenced for fatal shooting of 15-year-old

  30-09-2024 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A Roswell man received a life sentence in court last week plus 6.5 years for murdering a 15-year-old in 2022. Daniel Flores, 21, was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder and aggravated assault earlier this summer for shooting and killing Damyn Rodriguez.1 dead in shooting involving Valencia County Sheriff’s OfficeTwo other teens were injured in the shooting as well.Flores will not be eligible for parole for at least 35 years.
  
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• Flix Brewhouse begins construction on second location in Albuquerque

  30-09-2024 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Renovations are underway in Albuquerque for the second location of Flix Brewhouse. The new location will be at the old UA High Ridge movie theater on Tramway and Indian School which was built in 1989.CABQ Transit Dept. competes in ‘Bus Roadeo’ for the first time in 20 yearsIn 2023, the UA High Ridge theater closed its doors after they said fewer people attended shows causing them to have financial difficulties. The vice president of operations fo
  
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• Flix Brewhouse begins construction for second location in Albuquerque

  30-09-2024 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Renovations are underway in Albuquerque for the second location of Flix Brewhouse. The new location will be at the old UA High Ridge movie theater on Tramway and Indian School which was built in 1989.CABQ Transit Dept. competes in ‘Bus Roadeo’ for the first time in 20 yearsIn 2023, the high ridge theater closed its doors after they said fewer people attended shows causing them to have financial difficulties. The vice president of operations for F
  
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• New Mexico Game and Fish Department offering free beginner fishing class

  30-09-2024 22:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is offering a free class for adults who are interested in learning how to fish. The department will host the class on October 20 at the department's office at 7816 Alamo Road NW in Albuquerque. New Mexico Environment Department to hold public meeting about Santa Fe soil contaminationThe department said participants will not be fishing but will learn fishing techniques, knot tying, fish identification, and rules and
  
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• Former Clovis movie theater manager sues Allen Theatres for age discrimination

  30-09-2024 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Allen Theatres, Inc., alleging age discrimination against a former Clovis employee.The alleged actions of Allen Theatres violate the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which aims to stop companies from discriminating against employees based on their age during hiring, firing, and compensation.According to the lawsuit, the president of Allen Theatres forced Abby Parrish, the the
  
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• Mobile blood drive coming to Los Alamos County

  30-09-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Vitalant and Los Alamos County are holding a blood drive.The blood drive is taking place on Tuesday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A mobile blood bank will be parked at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Avenue in Los Alamos. Chimayo Chile becoming rarer as fewer farmers stick with tradition"Blood donations are essential for saving lives, as there is no substitute for human blood. Many patients, including those undergoing surgeries, battling ca
  
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• Warm weather continues through the week

  30-09-2024 20:46 via krqe.com
  
  Northern and central New Mexico is facing another day of record breaking heat. Spotty showers coming later today to the Gila and Northern Mountains.
  Summer like temperatures are keeping their hold on New Mexico as we end the Monsoon Season and move into October. Northern and central New Mexico will be seeing near-record and record breaking temperatures across the regions.
  Later in the afternoon and through the evening spotty showers can be expected in the Northern Mountains and the Gila National
  
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• Hope in the Desert church to host Fall Fair benefitting local pets in need

  30-09-2024 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hope in the Desert Episcopal Church is getting ready for its annual Blessing of the Animals event, honoring the practices of Saint Francis. On Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., everyone is invited to bring their pet for a blessing, make a pet-care donation, check out local vendors, and meet some of the animals available for adoption from local rescues Watermelon Ranch, Argos, and Bernalillo County.The event will feature adoptable pets and ove
  
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• Gavin Creel, Tony Award-winning veteran of Broadway musicals, dies at 48

  30-09-2024 19:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Creel, a Broadway veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” and nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48.Publicist Matt Polk said Creel died at his home in Manhattan of metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma.Gavin Creel is photographed during the Opening Night Gala for the Encores production curtain call for "Into The Woods" at New York
  
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• EDD announces September recipients of job training funds

  30-09-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Twelve New Mexico companies have received funds for job training for September care of the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP). Officials say September funding could assist up to 177 New Mexico workers. Governor appoints new Economic Development SecretaryAccording to a press release from the Department of Economic Development, the jobs approved in September will have an average wage between $20 and $86 per hour. Eight of the companies awarded money are return
  
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• When do hurricane names get retired?

  30-09-2024 18:59 via krqe.com
  
  Video above: Why do so many 'infamous' hurricanes have 'I' names?
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - With nearly two months to go until the end of what was predicted to be a "hyperactive" hurricane season, many residents along southeastern states are grappling with the damage and destruction left in the wake of the latest hurricane.Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Florida Big Bend region as a Category 4 storm late Thursday night with winds of 140 mph. The hurricane's massive rains and catastrophic storm
  
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• Judge denies new trial, upholds conviction of 'Rust' movie set armorer Hannah Gutierrez

  30-09-2024 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – "Rust" movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez had her motion for a new trial or dismissal of charges denied by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer on Monday.Gutierrez's legal team filed the motion after Gutierrez was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 18 months in prison earlier this year for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.Story continues below
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• Lane closure coming to I-40 near Sedillo Hill

  30-09-2024 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- The New Mexico Department of Transportation is closing a lane on I-40 for two days.NMDOT said an I-4o eastbound lane near Sedillo Hill will be closed starting Monday night. It'll be closed through Tuesday. The hours of closure will be from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Duke City Redi-Mix reveals unique balloon design for Albuquerque Balloon FiestaOn Wednesday, both directions of I-40 will be open with a "new configuration."As always, the weather will impact the timeline
  
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• When will hurricane season end?

  30-09-2024 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The death toll from Hurricane Helene continues to climb days after the storm devastated parts of the Southeastern U.S.  Flooding, power outages and closed roadways are also still hindering efforts to locate those who may be stranded in some of the hardest-hit areas, which include communities like Asheville, North Carolina, where dozens of deaths were reported as of Monday morning.“It’s still very much an active search and rescue mission,” FEMA Administrat
  
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• Deadline extended to get stolen SNAP benefits replaced in New Mexico

  30-09-2024 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The deadline for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers to get stolen benefits replaced has been extended.The new deadline is Dec. 20, 2024. “We are focused on helping our customers protect and use their SNAP benefits,” Niki Kozlowski, director of Income Support Division of HCA, said in a news release. “We urge all SNAP customers to monitor their account, use their benefits, and change their account PIN regularly.” S
  
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• Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58

  30-09-2024 18:13 via krqe.com
  
  (WGHP) — Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday after a battle with brain cancer, the league announced. He was 58.His family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor. The NBA said he died surrounded by his family.Former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo attends the Washington Wizards vs. Golden State Warriors NBA Japan Games at Saitam
  
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• New Mexico Environment Department to hold public meeting about Santa Fe soil contamination

  30-09-2024 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is hosting a public meeting about a decades-long effort to clean up contamination in Santa Fe. According to officials, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) operated a power plant between the New Mexico School for the Deaf and the Santa Fe Indian School from the 1950s through the 1980s.In 1952, approximately 84,000 gallons of fuel from a storage tank on site leaked into the soil. Then, in 1988, two other che
  
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• Albuquerque shelter pets get cozy for fall at Comfort for Critters event

  30-09-2024 17:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – While cooler temperatures may still be off in the distance for Albuquerque, some local pups are now prepared for the future fall chill. Albuquerque's Animal Welfare Department held its second annual Comfort for Critters event for shelter pets.The New Mexico Finance Authority donated blankets to the shelters for the cause. The blankets help provide comfort to the dogs who are waiting to be adopted. CABQ Transit Dept. competes in ‘Bus Roadeo’
  
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• There are two 'Monday Night Football' games again today: Why, and how to watch

  30-09-2024 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — For a second week in a row, NFL fans will get a special treat on Monday: two "Monday Night Football" games.Last week, fans got to see the Buffalo Bills trounce the Jacksonville Jaguars followed by a close Washington Commanders victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
  This week, the Monday night doubleheader will begin with the winless Tennessee Titans facing off against the Miami Dolphins. Closing out the night will be the undefeated Seattle Seahawks taking on the Detroit Lions.Dis
  
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• Dad walks nearly 30 miles through flood debris to walk daughter down the aisle

  30-09-2024 17:22 via krqe.com
  
  JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - What was supposed to be a two-hour drive from South Carolina to Johnson City, Tennessee, for his daughter's wedding turned into seven hours by car and another five and a half hours on foot for David Jones.After being diverted multiple times on Interstate 26, Jones finally crossed the state line into Tennessee around 2 a.m. There, a state trooper told him that was the end of the road. The interstate and even minor roads were impassible.But this dad would not take no f
  
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• Verizon users report outages on Monday

  30-09-2024 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While multiple cellphone and internet providers are working to restore services Monday morning after Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast, users of one main company saying their phones aren't working, even outside the storm zone.User reports for problems with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile initially spiked on Downdetector.com, a site that tracks outages across platforms and services but none saw a higher outage spike than Verizon.Verizon users say they're having problems with
  
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• Verizon hit by 'nationwide outage' Monday, impacting thousands of users

  30-09-2024 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While multiple cellphone and internet providers are working to restore services Monday morning after Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast, users of one main company saying their phones aren't working and their internet is down amid a "nationwide outage."User reports for problems with Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile initially spiked on Downdetector.com, a site that tracks outages across platforms and services. None saw a higher outage spike than Verizon, which surpassed 100,000
  
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• 1 dead in shooting involving Valencia County Sheriff's Office

  30-09-2024 17:09 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Valencia County Sheriff's Office was involved in a shooting, according to New Mexico State Police, which is investigating the incident.Story continues below
  Trending: Investigation underway into chemical storage at New Mexico Highlands University after deathNews: BCSO sheriff weighs in on drug informant tipoff caseBalloon Fiesta: Family pet takes flight in namesake special shape for Balloon FiestaCommunity: Fees for state parks may be going up soon i
  
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• Pedestrian dead after motorcycle crash in southwest Albuquerque

  30-09-2024 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are investigating a fatal crash in southwest Albuquerque. The crash happened Sunday night at 98th Street and San Ygnacio Road, just north of Sage Road.According to police, a motorcyclist collided with a pedestrian in the road. The pedestrian died at the scene, and the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in critical condition. 3 children missing from CYFD’s custody; Albuquerque police asking for helpNo further information has been released at
  
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• Albuquerque Police: 3 children missing from CYFD's custody found

  30-09-2024 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department said three runaway children who were in CYFD custody were located. NMSU coach on leave after ‘controversial’ posts discoveredPolice said the children are safe. Officials did not say where they were located.
  
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• 3 children missing from CYFD's custody; Albuquerque police asking for help

  30-09-2024 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is asking for help locating three runaway children: 12-year-old Princeton Samora, 13-year-old Julian Lucero, and 13-year-old Sebastian Kennemer.The kids were last seen at a CYFD residence on Pan American Freeway, where they had been taken into CYFD's custody. There is no current information on their whereabouts or what they were last seen wearing. NMSU coach on leave after ‘controversial’ posts discoveredIf
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Tweet controversy, Emergency landing, Record heat, Bus Roadeo, VR Balloon Fiesta

  30-09-2024 15:19 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  Duke City Redi Mix launches special shape hot air balloonPedestrian dies after being struck 3 times, APD says2024 pet mayor of Corrales announced; all funds heading to animal servicesMeet and greet held for Better Call Saul, and Breaking Bad actors at local storeLong-time fall festival shines spotlight on Japanese culture in AlbuquerqueNon-residents start fire in Albuquerque home, AFR reportsGreen Chile Fiesta showcases New Mexico’s favorite veggieHundreds come out for
  
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• CABQ Transit Dept. competes in 'Bus Roadeo' for the first time in 20 years

  30-09-2024 14:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in more than 20 years, bus drivers across the city tested their skills in a friendly competition, the "Bus Roadeo," with a chance to represent the city at the state, or even national, level."It's about being slow and steady and precise here on the course, and also out on the road," said Mark Warren, ABQ RIDE trainer for Albuquerque's Transit Department."It's just an awesome opportunity for them to show off their driving skills," said Bobby
  
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• Hot then cold front arrives overnight

  30-09-2024 14:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Warmer-than-normal conditions aloft continue across The Land of Enchantment as despite a few showers circulating around a Monsoon high pressure system in The Four Corners, everywhere else is starting off mostly clear from clouds. With the very calm winds and relatively dry air despite the higher humidity in the mountains with a few areas in the higher elevations starting off around the freezing mark, everywhere else is relatively mild with most ranging from the 40s to t
  
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• Hot day in New Mexico, cold front arrives overnight

  30-09-2024 14:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Warmer-than-normal conditions aloft continue across the Land of Enchantment, despite a few showers circulating around a Monsoon high-pressure system in the four corners. Everywhere else is starting off mostly clear of clouds. With very calm winds and relatively dry air, despite the higher humidity in the mountains, a few areas in the higher elevations are starting off around the freezing mark. Everywhere else is relatively mild with most places ranging from the 40s to t
  
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• Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 7

  30-09-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out New Mexico Ford Dealers Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Mondays at 6 a.m. through Friday at Noon to crown that week’s winner.You can vo
  
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• Emergency landing at Albuquerque airport leads to an unexpected act of kindness

  30-09-2024 05:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An emergency landing at an airport in New Mexico led to an unexpected act of kindness. A United Airlines pilot went out of his way to cheer up the passengers on the flight."It just stopped me in my tracks,” said Tanya Stamos, one of the passengers on the flight.Stamos was heading home on a United Airlines flight back in early September traveling from San Francisco, California, to Houston, Texas, when her travel plans took a turn."We were in the air, I
  
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• NM United blanked on the road, 4-0 loss to Sacramento

  30-09-2024 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United had a lot on the line playing Sacramento Republic FC on Sunday. A win on the road would have clinched the top seed in the USL Championship Western Conference, but United's hopes at that will have to wait another week, as they lose 4-0.Sacramento took a 2-nil lead at the half and while United finished with 11 total shots, they would be unable to find the back of the net. Sacramento didn't slow down in the 2nd half as they scored two more tim
  
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• Musicians share tradition and play for Albuquerque Folk Festival visitors

  30-09-2024 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A long-time festival was hosted in Albuquerque on Sunday. It celebrated folk music.Held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the Albuquerque Folk Festival featured several performance venues, music and dance workshops, and a musical instrument petting zoo.The event is aimed to pass on knowledge, skills, and traditions to ensure the survival of folk activities. Long-time fall festival shines spotlight on Japanese culture"I had a reintroduction to music s
  
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• Rollover sends 1 to the hospital, AFR says

  30-09-2024 05:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One person was sent to the hospital after a crash on Westside Albuquerque on Sunday.According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the crash happened around 8 a.m. on westbound I-40 near Coors. They said a vehicle rolled over, injuring one person.The driver was not trapped but was transported to the hospital with "serious traumatic injuries." Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the crash.
  
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• Heat is sticking around

  30-09-2024 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  Heat continued across the state today as western parts of New Mexico reached record highs once again. Mostly dry conditions have been present with a few pop up showers across northern and western parts of the state.Another round of record heat is expected Monday afternoon, central and western parts of New Mexico are especially going to feel it. Highs will climb back into the 90s Monday afternoon in the Metro. Another cold front moves in by early Tuesday morning, which will cool off highs just sl
  
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• This Halloween decoration can be dangerous for deer, wildlife officials warn

  30-09-2024 05:17 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WJW) - Fall is in full swing and many have already decked out their properties with Halloween decorations, but wildlife experts say that one decoration in particular can be harmful to deer in the area.The Ohio Department of Natural Resources's Division of Wildlife is urging residents to avoid leaving plastic Halloween pumpkin buckets outside.The Division of Wildlife posted the warning on Facebook Friday, stating that every year, they receive reports of deer getting their heads stuck i
  
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• UPDATE: Missing Las Cruces teen found safe

  30-09-2024 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  UPDATE: Jazlyn Diaz, the 13-year-old Las Cruces girl reported missing on Saturday, September 28, has been located and is safe, Las Cruces Police said Sunday night.
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Police (LCPD) is asking for your help in finding a missing 13-year-old girl.Jazlyn Diaz, 13, was last seen on Saturday, Sept. 28 near the 1700 block of Dogwood Street, according to LCPD.
  Missing 13-year-old Jazlyn Diaz. Photo courtesy to Las Cruces Police Department.
  According to LCPD, Jazlyn i
  
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• List: 47 more Big Lots stores across 25 states set to close; total surpasses 350

  30-09-2024 05:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Nearly 50 more Big Lots stores across half as many states are joining the growing list of locations that are closing as part of the retailer's bankruptcy filing.Since Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month, more than 340 stores were designated for closure. As of Sept. 29, more than 30 have closed and been removed from the chain's website.Big Lots already confirmed it plans to close about 250 stores by mid-January on top of the nearly 300 stores t
  
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• WATCH: Videos show severe flooding, damage from Helene

  30-09-2024 04:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — As the worst of Hurricane Helene's destruction fades, many are taking to social media to share videos of the severe flooding and damage.Helene has caused billions of dollars in destruction across a wide swath of the U.S. Southeast. More than 2 million customers were without power Sunday as some faced a continued threat of floods.Helene blew ashore in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane late Thursday and then quickly moved through Georgia, the Carolinas, an
  
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• Duke City Redi Mix launches new special shape hot air balloon

  30-09-2024 04:53 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the best parts of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta: the special shapes. Dozens of new shapes will take to the skies this year, including a concrete mixer from Duke City Redi Mix.It's something you typically see driving around in the streets, but now, it's joining the fleet of special shapes at this year's Balloon Fiesta."This is a complex shape; it's really big. It's really heavy," said Ultra Magic, Director of Operations, John Petreh
  
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• Here are the top 10 states where you're likely to find gold: survey

  30-09-2024 04:45 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — It's been more than a century since the legendary gold rush of the mid 1800s, and you can still find the precious metal in parts of the U.S. today — not just in California.
  A survey conducted by the online metal dealer SD Bullion earlier this year identified the top 10 states where you're "most likely to find gold in the ground."The company gathered data from the U.S. Geological Survey's Mineral Resources Program to analyze the regions in America where gold ore has be
  
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• Can you stop the inflow of campaign fliers to your mailbox?

  30-09-2024 04:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Election season is upon us once again, and with it: a plethora of campaign yard signs and TV ads, political text messages, and fliers of varying sizes stuffed in your mailbox.You can overlook the yard placards, mute the commercials, and stop the texts (at least most of them), but can you do anything about the handful of campaign mailers filling your mailbox?It's not a far-fetched question, considering you can stop other forms of junk mail.The Federal Trade Commission says you c
  
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• Doña Ana Community College makes Niche's list of top schools

  30-09-2024 04:19 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Doña Ana Community College (DACC) has been ranked as one of the best community colleges and online colleges nationwide in 2025.
  The college ranked No. 14 out of 229 for best online colleges in America and ranked No. 64 out of 755 for best colleges in America, according to Niche, a website that "connects colleges and schools with students and families".
  DACC also ranked No. 62 out of 377 for best Hispanic-serving institutions in America, according to Niche.Acc
  
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• 2024 pet mayor of Corrales announced; all funds heading to animal services

  30-09-2024 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – With the changing of the seasons comes the changing of one specific mayor in New Mexico - more specifically, the pet's mayor.“Everybody has a home in Corrales.” Chimayo Chile becoming rarer as fewer farmers stick with traditionGoing on it's 7th election, the pet mayor of Corrales has been determined by the people or the paws.As part of a campaign to help out Corrales Animal Services, the pet mayor elections have raised thousands of dollars in the pa
  
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• Visitors attend New Mexico Railroad Days alongside historic locomotive

  30-09-2024 03:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the largest steam locomotives in the world, valued at over $3.5 million, has been worked on for restoration by groups for decades. A local event highlighted the engine this weekend.The Albuquerque Rail Yards hosted festivities for rail fans to attend the New Mexico Railroad Days. Restoration efforts began in 1999 when the New Mexico Heritage Rail organization negotiated the purchase of the soon-to-be scrapped historical Santa Fe 2926. It was late
  
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• Long-time fall festival shines spotlight on Japanese culture in Albuquerque

  30-09-2024 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It might feel a little hot out to be fall, but that didn't stop the New Mexico Japanese American Citizens League (NMJACL) from celebrating the season. This weekend, they hosted an autumn festival to share their culture in Albuquerque.
  A dog in traditional-style clothing; his owner said he traveled to Tokyo and bought the outfit for his furry friend.
  The Aki Matsuri event, or fall festival, was held on September 29, 2024, at EXPO New Mexico. Visitors could br
  
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