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• UNMH launches Zuni interpreter program to overcome language barriers in healthcare

  03-10-2024 23:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Hospital has rolled out a new Zuni interpreter program which is training people who speak the language how to communicate with patients. The hospital offers interpreter services for more than 200 languages but they said Indigenous languages like Zuni bring unique challenges. Judge orders UNM to stop imposing security fee for speech events"What we learned is that Zuni is a descriptive language, so we don't have actual terms to some it
  
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• Country music star Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault by makeup artist

  03-10-2024 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — Garth Brooks, the country music superstar who gained fame in the 1990s with several hit songs, has been named in a lawsuit accusing him of raping a hair and makeup artist in 2019.The lawsuit, according to CNN, mentions two specific incidents in which Brooks allegedly committed sexual assault and battery against the woman — one in a Los Angeles hotel room in May 2019 and another at his home the same year, when he allegedly “grabbed her hands and forced them” on hi
  
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• Investigators reveal cause of devastating Maui wildfire that killed 102 people

  03-10-2024 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  HONOLULU (KHON) – A long-awaited report concluded that the deadly 2023 fire that killed at least 102 people and razed much of historic Lahaina was actually caused by a smaller blaze that firefighters believed they had fully extinguished that morning."The origin and cause of the Lahaina fire is clear. The re-energization of broken power lines caused sparks that ignited unmaintained vegetation in the area. Exactly how this fire rekindled in the afternoon is considered undetermined with multi
  
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• Man charged in fatal Albuquerque hit and run to stay behind bars

  03-10-2024 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An 18-year-old facing a vehicular homicide charge in connection to a deadly hit and run last month will be held behind bars through his trial. Jorge Ceniceros told police he was the man who hit Melissa Powers back on September 5 near Trumbull, just north of Phil Chacon Park. Powers later died from her injuries. Ruidoso Taco Bell employee accused of pulling gun on coworkerThe state asked Judge Courtney Weaks to keep him locked up through trial saying last yea
  
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• 'As goes Texas, so goes the country': Bernie Sanders on turning Texas blue

  03-10-2024 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- College lecture halls up and down Texas' "Blue Spine" attracted a who's-who of national progressive icons this week -- Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez headlined rallies with Greg Casar and Beto O'Rourke to drive youth turnout, spreading an unapologetically progressive message from which most Democrats running statewide in Texas have shied away.Colin Allred and Kamala Harris, for example, campaigned against fracking and for a Medicare-for-All plan when running in D
  
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• 'General Hospital' star Ron Hale dies at 78

  03-10-2024 23:20 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Ron Hale, star of "General Hospital" and "Ryan's Hope," has died at the age of 78.Ron Hale during ABC's "General Hospital" Fan Day at Sportsman's Lodge in Studio City, California, United States. (Photo by Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage)
  The Grand Rapids, Michigan native died August 27 in South Carolina, according to his obituary. While no specific cause of death was given, his niece, Lori Brown, said that he died unexpectedly at his home in St. George, according to the Soap Oper
  
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• Strongest solar flare since 2005 erupts: Will it impact Earth?

  03-10-2024 23:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The largest solar flare recorded since 2017 erupted Thursday morning, marking the latest episode in an active period for the sun.The eruption happened shortly after 8 a.m. ET, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. Flares like this can last "minutes to hours" and are classified based on their strength.
  The scale ranges from B-class on the lowest end to C-class, then M-class, and finally, X-class. Each letter represents a ten-fold increase in energy output, and the
  
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• Old Town businesses prep for tourists ahead of Balloon Fiesta

  03-10-2024 22:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's biggest event of the year is just a couple of days away and stores all over Albuquerque are gearing up for visitors. Stores like Old Town Emporium ordered hundreds of souvenirs to fill the baskets of shoppers looking to take home a piece of Albuquerque. Aside from balloon-themed items, merchandise featuring aliens and Bigfoot and Native American jewelry are popular items for tourists. What else is happening in Albuquerque during Balloon Fiesta?
  
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• Discounted Uber rides being offered during Balloon Fiesta

  03-10-2024 22:49 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – People in Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties can get discounted Uber rides to and from the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.From 10 a.m. on Oct. 4 through 6 p.m. on Oct. 13, residents can open the Uber app and enter the code "BALLOON24" under the vouchers section to receive up to $10 off two rides. The program has a limit of 2,000 trips available on a first-come, first-served basis.Story continues below
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• ‘See you on the other side’: Popular TV host announces own death at 67

  03-10-2024 22:13 via krqe.com
  
  *Attached video: Remembering the celebrities who died in 2024(WJW) – A popular Australian TV host announced her own death at the age of 67 on Thursday after a battle with motor neuron disease.Fiona MacDonald, the former gameshow host of "It’s a Knockout," took to Instagram saying, “Farewell, my friends. My sister Kylie is posting this because I have left the building. Hopefully, I’m looking down from a cloud.”VIDEO: Medina police investigating after man struck by bu
  
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• Walgreens offering free flu shots in New Mexico

  03-10-2024 21:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Walgreens is giving out free flu shots to residents in New Mexico.
  The pharmacy says they will start offering free vouchers for the vaccine every Friday through November. This is part of the company's effort to serve undeserved and at-risk communities, where they say about half of their stores are located. Unser Boulevard project will widen roadsA total of 200,000 flu vouchers will be valid at all stores in New Mexico and Texas. To schedule a vaccine appointment, c
  
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• Judge orders UNM to stop imposing security fee for speech events

  03-10-2024 21:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the University of New Mexico (UNM) following a lawsuit accusing the school of "viewpoint and content discrimination" and imposing “excessive and unreasonable” security fees on a student organization that brought Riley Gaines to an on-campus event.The lawsuit was filed by members of the university’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter and the Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) earli
  
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• Some victims of South Fork, Salt fires to receive supplemental financial assistance for energy costs

  03-10-2024 21:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A total of 334 New Mexican households affected by the South Fork and Salt fires will receive supplemental payments from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).The payments will go out starting Oct. 3, 2024. Eligible households will automatically receive their payments by mail, requiring no further action on their part. Story continues below
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• Texas man plots murder-for-hire on ex's new boyfriend, sentenced to 10 years

  03-10-2024 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  HOUSTON, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A 23-year-old Texas man was sentenced to federal prison for plotting a murder-for-hire scheme on his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend.Alejandro Cardona-Rodriguez, a Mexican national who was residing in Houston, first came to be on the radar of law enforcement in January of 2023. At the time, authorities intercepted messages he sent via Facebook and WhatsApp, negotiating a fee for the murder of one of his ex-girlfriend's boyfriends.According to the U.S. Attorne
  
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• Federal agencies warn of scams in wake of Helene

  03-10-2024 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Multiple federal agencies have warned of scams in the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Helene.“The impact of disasters affecting our citizens are not just from the events themselves, but also from fraudsters who take advantage of disaster victims and good-hearted people who want to help those affected,” U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina Sandra J. Hairston said in a press release Monday.“These criminals take advantage of victims befor
  
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• Las Vegas casino implosion show will include 150 'Pyrodrones' 400 feet above the Tropicana

  03-10-2024 20:56 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Las Vegas tourists should not run in fear as 150 “Pyrdrones” shoot sparks 400 feet above the Tropicana demolition site next week—because it’s all part of the show.The aerial pyrotechnic drone show, scheduled for next Wednesday morning, has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, according to Phil Grucci, CEO and president of Fireworks by Grucci, who is involved in the Tropicana demolition show.“There’s actually 550 LED drones
  
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• Wawa named No. 1 convenience store in consumer satisfaction survey

  03-10-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  (WPHL) – A new ranking of America's convenience stores has recently confirmed what residents of Philadelphia have likely believed for years.As part of its 2024 Convenience Store Study, the analysts at the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) have determined that Wawa, a chain of convenience stores headquartered just outside of Philly, is the top-rated convenience store chain in terms of customer satisfaction.A person walks into a Wawa convenience store in Naples, Florida, in 2023. (
  
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• Bernalillo County free arrest warrant assistance event

  03-10-2024 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender is offering Bernalillo County residents with outstanding warrants a safe place to resolve them. A team of attorneys will be offering free help at the International District Library in Albuquerque until 5 p.m. October 3.
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• Cold front moves through tonight but temperatures stay warm for most

  03-10-2024 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  Record breaking temperatures continue across New Mexico. Rain stays spotty in the higher elevations.
  While it may be October, the temperatures don't feel like it quite yet. A high pressure system to the west of New Mexico is assisting in heating up temperatures across parts of New Mexico. A backdoor cold front will be moving through New Mexico tonight. The front will drop temperatures by a few degrees for most of northern and central New Mexico. However, temperatures return to near record breaki
  
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• Albuquerque man takes plea deal, sentenced to time served

  03-10-2024 20:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Robert Deherrera pleaded guilty to aggravated fleeing and receiving a stolen motor vehicle after being involved in a chase with Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputies in February.
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  News: ACLU suing former officers, APD over DWI corruption schemeInvestigation: Arresting deputy refuses to testify in DWI license hearingTrending: 14 acres of the Albuquerque Bosque to close for restoration project
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• Voters in 13 states have less than a week to register. When is New Mexico's deadline?

  03-10-2024 19:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - The 2024 presidential election is fast approaching, and in some states, the voter registration deadline is as soon as this week.Voters in key battlegrounds, including Florida, Arizona, and Georgia, have just days to register, and missing these deadlines could mean losing the opportunity to cast a ballot in what is shaping up to be a pivotal election.In states like Alaska and Rhode Island, voter registration must be completed by Sunday, Oct. 6. Similarly, South Carolina has an Oct. 6
  
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• Biden student loan forgiveness plan gets win in Georgia court

  03-10-2024 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan was dealt a win by a Georgia judge this week by removing one Republican challenger and letting the program advance for now after a temporary restraining order expires. U.S. District Judge J. Randal Hall said Wednesday that Georgia does not have standing to sue because it could not show it would be adequately harmed by Biden’s $73 billion student loan forgiveness plan, despite arguments the plan would hurt its tax reven
  
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• Florida law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces takes effect

  03-10-2024 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – A Florida law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces, one of the strictest anti-homeless statutes in the country, took effect Tuesday.Under the law, municipalities are required to create designated spaces for camping and sleeping if homeless shelters are full.The spaces must have access to “clean and operable restrooms and running water.”Florida residents, business owners and the state will be able to sue municipalities they don’t think are do
  
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• Melania Trump: ‘We are dealing with much more danger’

  03-10-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Former first lady Melania Trump weighed in on the state of former President Donald Trump's bid for the White House in an interview Wednesday while also reflecting on the recent assassination attempts on her husband's life.During a sit-down interview with Fox News Channel’s Sean Hannity, Melania Trump was asked what is different now compared to the GOP nominee's previous two presidential campaigns.“I would think that the world, especially the United States, is more divid
  
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• Live: How you can help after Helene

  03-10-2024 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - It's been nearly a week since Hurricane Helene unleashed deadly fury on the Gulf Coast and caused flooding, food shortages and power disruptions still being felt by communities in the storm's path. Donate now to Hurricane Helene relief effortsNexstar, the parent company of this news station, covers the daily news in cities and towns across America, including several in the path of last week's storm. Our reporters in the field witnessed firsthand the heroism of emergency personnel an
  
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• Meet Spot, the LAPD's new crimefighting robot dog

  03-10-2024 16:43 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – He can sit, stay and even shake — just like any well-trained dog. But that’s where the similarities end.The Los Angeles Police Department has deployed its newest crimefighting tool: a robot dog named Spot. The futuristic four-legged machine, which boasts the size and agility of a 70-pound golden retriever, has been met with both fascination and concern. Coast Guard rescues boater and dog during Hurricane Helene, video showsSpot, designed by Boston Dynamics,
  
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• VIDEO: Helene waves and storm surge crash into Florida home as owners watch

  03-10-2024 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Terrifying moments caught on video showed Hurricane Helene’s powerful and deadly storm surge as it crashed into a Florida home last week.The homeowners, who evacuated, could only watch and pray that their Pinellas County home would withstand the beating. Pilot flying Helene rescue missions in NC ordered out, threatened with arrestKT Oliveira and her husband decided to evacuate but were able to watch the storm in real time."At that moment, we realized the
  
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• Temporary closure in Mt. Taylor Ranger District due to planned missile launch

  03-10-2024 15:43 via krqe.com
  
  A Temporary Area Closure Order has been issued within the Mt. Taylor Ranger District, Cibola National Forest, McKinley County. The closure order was issued to protect the public during a planned U.S. Army missile launch, including pre-launch periods, near the Fort Wingate Army Depot.
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• South Carolina grandparents killed by fallen tree during Helene are found hugging

  03-10-2024 14:51 via krqe.com
  
  As Hurricane Helene roared outside, the wind howling and branches snapping, John Savage went to his grandparents' bedroom to make sure they were OK.“We heard one snap and I remember going back there and checking on them,” the 22-year-old said of his grandparents, Marcia, 74, and Jerry, 78, who were lying in bed. “They were both fine, the dog was fine.”But not long after, Savage and his father heard a “boom” — the sound of one of the biggest tre
  
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• Hurricane Helene scrambles politics in 3 battleground states

  03-10-2024 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The 500-mile-long path of destruction cut by Hurricane Helene has scrambled the politics of three battleground states that could determine control of the White House and Senate: North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris abruptly changed their campaign plans to refocus their attention on states hit hard by a storm that spanned 350 miles, with winds reaching 140 miles per hour, that has left more than 100 confirmed deaths
  
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• Costco now selling platinum bars and coins on website

  03-10-2024 14:50 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - Following the smash success of adding gold and silver bars and coins to its list of products, Costco has added a new precious metal to its stores: platinum.The wholesale retailer is selling a 1-ounce platinum bar, as well as a 1-ounce Canada Maple Leaf platinum coin on its website, both listed at $1,089.99. The products carry a markup of about $94, according to Yahoo Finance.The bars are Swiss-made and made up of 999.5 pure platinum, Costco said.Like the gold bars that proved to be a hu
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Snapchat lawsuit, ACLU lawsuit, Warm temperatures, Road improvement, Bosque restoration

  03-10-2024 14:42 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  More buses coming to Albuquerque streets after ABQ Ride adopts new in-house testingACS discusses response to gun violence with APD, U.S. Attorney’s Office What else is happening in Albuquerque during Balloon Fiesta?Ruidoso Taco Bell employee accused of pulling gun on coworkerNew Nob Hill winery damaged by vehicleTony Snell joins new G League teamShoppers are panic-buying toilet paper amid port strike
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• What else is happening in Albuquerque during Balloon Fiesta?

  03-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  https://www.krqe.com/news/balloon-fiesta/what-else-is-happening-in-albuquerque-during-balloon-fiesta/(opens in a new tab)ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For 2024, Balloon Fiesta will be running from October 5 to 13, and whether you're a local or visitor, you might want to check out other happenings in the area!Below is a list compiled by KRQE of events happening in Albuquerque around the same time as Balloon Fiesta. Check them out!Balloon Fiesta-related events
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• Record temperatures around New Mexico

  03-10-2024 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Mother Nature will turn up the furnace even more today with the high pressure system to the west allowing for even more-widespread record high temperatures today and while the very calm conditions have once again allowed for a relatively chilly morning in northern areas, morning temperatures are starting off a little bit higher for most areas from the Metro to the south.With very clear skies, light winds, and still mostly dry air, a few locations in the Northern Mountai
  
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• Warm weather continues into Balloon Fiesta

  03-10-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures start another warming trend Wednesday across New Mexico. Near-record heat continues through the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta.High temperatures are as much as 20° warmer in parts of northeastern New Mexico Wednesday afternoon, after a cold front left that part of the state the coolest yesterday. Southerly winds are also breezy in the eastern half of the state, but these winds will die down overnight. A few clouds and a couple spotty showers have tried to develop in western New
  
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• North Carolina musician touring in New Mexico uncertain about return home in wake of Hurricane Helene

  03-10-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Communities on the East Coast are still trying to pick up the pieces in the wake of Hurricane Helene. That includes one musician who’s from New Mexico and now lives in North Carolina.  She’s now stuck here in New Mexico, waiting for water and power to be restored to her small town.Traveling is just part of the gig, and for Tina Collins, it brought her back to New Mexico to perform in Santa Fe on Wednesday. “I did live in Taos for ab
  
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• More buses coming to Albuquerque streets after ABQ Ride adopts new in-house testing

  03-10-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's streets will start seeing more buses after ABQ Ride's newest improvement to its hiring process. It's been an effort years in the making and it's another step closer to the city's transit system returning to full operation, the service said.A honking of a horn is the sound trainees will make after completing four maneuvers required to earn their Commercial Driver’s License or "CDL." A certification that used to be done by a third party, bu
  
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• NMDOJ says Snapchat ignored reports of sextortion, according to new lawsuit

  03-10-2024 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A popular social media app knew about the dangers young people on its platform were exposed to and failed to take action, according to a newly unredacted complaint filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez against Snapchat.The NMDOJ originally filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc. on Sept. 4, but a newly filed, unredacted complaint reveals new details in the lawsuit."This latest filing demonstrates that Snapchat, not unlike Meta, has known fo
  
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• Albuquerque Community Safety discusses response to gun violence with APD, U.S. Attorney's Office 

  03-10-2024 05:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Community Safety (ACS) is looking for ways to decrease gun violence.ACS held an event on Wednesday with the police department and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico to discuss what the city has been doing to combat the rising trend.The main topic of discussion was where the city is implementing technology to detect when a shot is fired.Story continues below
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• Tony Snell joins new G League team

  03-10-2024 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tony Snell is onto the next chapter of his pro basketball career. The former Lobo has been acquired by the Sioux Falls Sky Force, the G League affiliate of the Miami Heat.Story continues below
  Investigation: Arresting deputy refuses to testify in DWI license hearingNews: City employees required to pick up trash during work hours ahead of Balloon FiestaCommunity: City of Albuquerque officially opens long anticipated slide near Tijeras CanyonTrending: Neighbor
  
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• New Nob Hill winery damaged by vehicle

  03-10-2024 04:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A winery that recently opened in Nob Hill was damaged by an SUV that crashed into the building. Unser Boulevard project will widen roadsAlbuquerque Fire Rescue responded at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday to Mission Wintery on Central Avenue near Carlisle Boulevard. No injuries were reported, but AFR said there is structural damage to the business.
  Crews installed a stabilizer to shore up the front of the building.
  
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• Ruidoso Taco Bell employee accused of pulling gun on coworker

  03-10-2024 03:56 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Ruidoso Taco Bell employee was arrested for pulling a gun on another employee, according to the Ruidoso Police Department.Mark Aragon, 34, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police got a 911 call about the alleged incident at the fast food chain located at 26128 US Highway 70. Teen accused of pointing gun at Albuquerque mall officer will remain in custody, DA sayPolice said a shooting did not occur, but there was a fight between the two employees, which
  
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• Teen accused of pointing gun at Albuquerque mall officer will remain in custody, DA says

  03-10-2024 03:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 15-year-old accused of pointing a gun at a security officer at Coronado Center will remain in custody, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office.A judge on Wednesday ruled that the teen is too dangerous to be released from the Juvenile Detention Center. Police said the incident happened at 3 a.m. on Sept. 30 when the mall security officer approached a car in the parking lot and saw two teenagers inside.ACLU suing former officers, APD ov
  
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• Teen accused of pointing gun at Albuquerque mall officer will remain in custody, DA say

  03-10-2024 03:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 15-year-old accused of pointing a gun at a security officer at Coronado Center will remain in custody, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office.A judge on Wednesday ruled that the teen is too dangerous to be released from the Juvenile Detention Center. Police said the incident happened at 3 a.m. on Sept. 30 when the mall security officer approached a car in the parking lot and saw two teenagers inside.ACLU suing former officers, APD ov
  
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• Unser Boulevard project will widen roads

  03-10-2024 03:29 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the main roads out to Rio Rancho's mostly barren "city center" area is finally about to get something you'd expect near any "city center." The City of Rio Rancho is set to widen Unser from Cherry Road, north to Paseo del Volcan.  "I think it's a great idea and it'll definitely boost the economy and growth for Rio Rancho," said Tim Bateman, a Rio Rancho resident.  
  The project will start at Cherry Road and end at Paseo del Volcan, coverin
  
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• Shoppers are panic-buying toilet paper amid port strike, but experts say there’s no need

  03-10-2024 02:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- While the major port strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast could threaten Americans’ supply of bananas, it likely won’t directly cause a toilet paper shortage — but that hasn’t stopped consumers from panic-buying the product. After thousands of members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) stopped working and started striking Tuesday for a substantial pay increase and protections from automation after years of record profits
  
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• Haunted Happy Hour coming to ABQ BioPark Aquarium

  03-10-2024 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With Halloween approaching, the ABQ BioPark Aquarium is getting adults in the spirit with a Haunted Happy Hour.Guests aged 21 and over can visit the aquarium after dark and discover creepy creatures from the deep while enjoying signature cocktails. The Shark Reef Cafe will serve a limited edition menu for the occasion. Albuquerque city councilor tests out noise camerasThe Haunted Happy Hour will take place on Oct. 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and in
  
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• ACLU suing former officers, APD over DWI corruption scheme

  03-10-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One by one, Albuquerque police officers have been turning in their badges rather than talking to investigators about an alleged public corruption scheme involving DWI cases. Today, a man who claims he was wrongfully arrested and targeted in the alleged scheme, has filed a civil lawsuit against the city, APD, and its police chief."Racketeering, extortion, and civil rights violations" are some of the damning claims made in the lawsuit filed by the ACLU against
  
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• Volunteer presents $10K check to Bernalillo County Animal Care Services

  03-10-2024 01:28 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Animal shelters in the Albuquerque metro and essentially all over the country have been dealing with overpopulation since the pandemic. On Wednesday, a volunteer with Bernalillo County Animal Care Services (BCACS) looked to decrease some of the stress the shelter faces by presenting them with a $10,000 check.Lyssa Hansen has volunteered for BCACS for about a year and was inspired to do more after seeing the work the shelter does. "I just saw how impact
  
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• 14 acres of the Albuquerque Bosque to close for restoration project

  03-10-2024 01:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A big swath of the Albuquerque Bosque will close off to the public next week for a multi-million dollar restoration project. Crews say they need to get invasive species out to help get native habitats and species thriving again.Story continues below
  Investigation: Arresting deputy refuses to testify in DWI license hearingNews: City employees required to pick up trash during work hours ahead of Balloon FiestaCommunity: City of Albuquerque officially opens lon
  
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