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• Clovis PD: 17-year-old, 24-year-old victims shot early Sunday morning

  27-10-2024 23:53 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Clovis Police Department has released information about a multiple-victim shooting. They said it was originally reported around 4:15 a.m. on Sunday.According to authorities, dispatch was contacted early in the morning for reports of six to 30 gunshots near 900 Plaza Drive. At the scene, officers reported seeing several crashed vehicles, and a 17-year-old boy who had been shot in the chest. He was hospitalized, and other officers noticed multiple casings in th
  
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• When will the next COVID, flu surge start? Experts weigh in

  27-10-2024 23:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – October is typically the calm before the storm when it comes to respiratory viruses. But health experts say it's not time to get comfortable. A surge in flu and COVID cases is likely on the way, but the timing of the winter wave may be different this year.The summer of 2024 saw a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases for a period that stretched well into September."Perhaps a silver lining in that cloud is that the large number of summer cases may mean that our winter wave is goin
  
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• Trump and Harris pledged to save Social Security. Here's what they'll do.

  27-10-2024 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have both vowed to protect Social Security, but experts say both of their campaign platforms fall short of specific solutions for a program that faces threats to funding in roughly a decade.Recent estimates show not only would neither candidate’s agenda stave off the threat of insolvency — but that one’s proposals could worsen its budget outlook, absent ideas to tax or spending reforms to extend t
  
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• Terminally ill Illinois woman meets her idol, Jelly Roll

  27-10-2024 23:27 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) — An Illinois woman battling terminal cancer fulfilled the dream of a lifetime Wednesday — meeting country music sensation Jelly Roll.Keita Miller, of Granite City, was diagnosed with a terminal illness in February 2022 and given just months to live. She has defined the odds, and now she’s been able to meet her musical hero, country star Jelly Roll.“Jelly Roll has such a positive, Godly spiritual relationship — when I heard his songs and called my d
  
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• High school soccer – 2024 state tournament brackets

  27-10-2024 23:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2023 New Mexico state soccer tournament brackets for all classifications are listed below. KRQE Sports will provide continued coverage of the tournament.Boys2024 Boys Soccer State Championships 5A Boys
  2024 Boys Soccer State Championships 4A Boys
  2024 Boys Soccer State Championships A-3A Boys
  Girls2024 Girls Soccer State Championships 5A Girls
  2024 Girls Soccer State Championships 4A Girls
  2024 Girls Soccer State Championships A-3A Girls
  
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• Here are the top trending Halloween costumes of 2024, according to Google

  27-10-2024 22:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Google’s annual “Frightgeist” list is finally here!"Frightgeist" is made up of what's trending on Google, aimed at helping people find Halloween’s most popular costumes.This year's top 25 features everything from superheroes and music stars to iconic movie characters and even a fast-food-inspired look.Bob, a shrunken-headed ghost from the recent “Beetlejuice” sequel, ranked number one. Google says "Beetlejuice shrunken head" is the to
  
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• Pet tortoise, missing over 2 months, found 100 feet from Oklahoma home

  27-10-2024 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  PIEDMONT, Okla. (KFOR) — After more than two months of searching, an Oklahoma woman's pet tortoise had been found, only about 100 feet from home.In late August, Cherrie Zaidi put her two African Spur Tortoises, fondly named Phineas and Ferb, outside of their Piedmont, Oklahoma, home, as she usually did. Normally, she explained, she would check on them every couple of hours.
  Phineas and Ferb, African Spur Tortoises. Image courtesy Cherrie Zaidi.
  But, as Zaidi explained, she "got stuck on th
  
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• 'Just wonderful': Missouri woman celebrates turning 90 with skydiving

  27-10-2024 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  MILLER, Mo. (KODE) — They say age is just a number, and when you are nearly 100, you start checking items off your bucket list."You're kind of close to heaven while you're up there," said Eleanor Mann.
  About 10,000 feet closer, to be exact.And for Mann, her 90th birthday seemed like a great chance to experience this thrilling ride one more time — she already went once, about 20 years ago.Authorities ID remains found in Illinois home in 1978 as woman who died in 1866Mann promised hers
  
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• El Kookooee burning coming to Rio Bravo Park

  27-10-2024 21:52 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- An annual celebration is coming to the South Valley on Sunday evening.
  The Burning of El Kookooee is planned to take place at the Rio Bravo Park, and the celebrations start at 5 p.m. The bonfire will start at dusk.
  This year is the 35th annual burning event.
  
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• ENMU broadcast center renamed after long-time, influential figure

  27-10-2024 21:36 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) renamed its campus broadcast center in honor of a professor's commitment.Duane W. Ryan, the director of Broadcasting at ENMU for over 50 years, brought public television and national public radio to the journalism department, adding a level of prestige to the program. New Mexico officer, who was killed in the line of duty, set to be honored nationally"So, what does it take to realize a dream? Fifty-five years of passion, com
  
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• What causes smelly fall mornings?

  27-10-2024 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  COLUMBUS Ohio (WCMH) -- Many of us have been enjoying beautiful weather the past few weeks. Some, however, have noticed and complained about the smell in the mornings.While there could be a few explanations of what is causing the smell in certain areas, we can thank a couple of natural processes that make that smell more noticeable this time of the year, especially in the mornings.Decaying leaves can add to the smellThis time of the year, we are seeing more and more leaves hitting the ground. Th
  
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• Map: These states have the fewest ‘born-here’ residents

  27-10-2024 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Maybe you have a friend who moved to California to pursue acting, a cousin who moved to New York for a job, or a grandparent who moved to Florida after retiring. With people moving in and out of states regularly, you may find yourself wondering who around you was even born and raised in your state. In some parts of the country, residents are more likely to live in the state they were born in than others, newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. The state
  
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• What is ranked choice voting and how do I do it?

  27-10-2024 20:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Ranked choice voting (RCV) refers to an election system where voters rank candidates on a ballot in order from most preferred to least, instead of choosing only one.While RCV is a common practice globally, it is less utilized in the United States. However, numerous jurisdictions across America have adopted the practice and voters in several states will be using the method in some capacity in November.What is ranked choice voting?Ranked choice voting, also known as instant ru
  
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• 5 things you need to know when choosing a credit card

  27-10-2024 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The average credit card balance for Americans is $6,329, according to the Federal Reserve, and high interest rates can make it tough to pay off.But avoiding debt can start with choosing the right piece of plastic for your financial situation.Here are five things to consider when selecting a new credit card. Is there a limit on how long debt can be collected?Credit scoreChoosing a credit card begins with having a high enough credit score to be approved. The strength of your c
  
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• Biden calls out Musk over report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally

  27-10-2024 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden slammed Elon Musk for hypocrisy on immigration after a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked illegally in the United States. The South Africa-born Musk denies the allegation.“That wealthiest man in the world turned out to be an illegal worker here. No, I’m serious. He was supposed to be in school when he came on a student visa. He wasn’t in school. He was violating the law. And he’s talking about all
  
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• New product implicated in listeria lawsuit against Boar's Head

  27-10-2024 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Another wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Boar's Head for its nationwide listeria outbreak that's sickened 59 and killed 10.The family of Otis Adams Jr. said the 79-year-old Florida man contracted listeria from Boar's Head Tavern Ham and Yellow American Cheese, according to ABC News.Ham and cheese are two products that had not been named in previous wrongful death suits, all of which were connected to liverwurst products. The Tavern Ham is listed among the recall
  
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• Frankie Muniz's 1st race since landing full-time NASCAR ride spoiled by truck's mechanical problems

  27-10-2024 18:04 via krqe.com
  
  HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Frankie Muniz finished 33rd on Saturday in his first Truck Series race since the “Malcolm in the Middle” star announced he will become a full-time NASCAR racer next season.Muniz, who is 38, recently made the jump from part-time racer to a full slate in the No. 33 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing. He made two starts for Reaume Brothers this season in the Truck Series.Muniz has said he is confident his team could be successful in this series, but S
  
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• How much candy do you need to buy for trick-or-treaters?

  27-10-2024 17:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - It's a problem most homeowners deal with every year: How much candy do you need to buy for Halloween?You don't want to buy too much and then end up having to eat or throw away an excessive amount of fun-size Hershey bars and Kit Kats. And you definitely don't want to be the house that runs out early and has to tell the 5-year-old girl dressed as Elsa that you just gave away the last of your candy and that she gets nothing. Who has the best cinnamon roll in New Mexico?Luckily, your da
  
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• When do clocks 'fall back' as daylight saving time ends?

  27-10-2024 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The sun is setting earlier, the breeze is feeling cooler, and the leaves have nearly all fallen. That can only mean one thing: daylight saving time is coming to an end.
  The U.S. has been changing the clocks twice a year since the 1970s after multiple failed attempts at observing daylight saving time year-round. Over the last few years, nearly every state has passed or tried to pass legislation that would "lock the clocks," but the move would largely depend on Congress taking ac
  
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• Death planning: How should you prepare your online accounts

  27-10-2024 17:47 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes. What happens to it when we die?It's wise to draft a will spelling out who inherits your physical assets after you're gone, but don't forget to take care of your digital estate too. Friends and family might treasure files and posts you've left behind, but they could get lost in digital purgatory after you pass away unless
  
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• Volunteers, clergy memorialize human remains found in New Mexico desert

  27-10-2024 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KTSM) — Over a month has passed since Abbey Carpenter and James Holman from Battalion Search and Rescue (BSAR) guided KTSM and Border Report crews to two sites with skeletal remains deep into the desert west of Santa Teresa, and one of those sites remains largely unchanged. Volunteers want sheriff to pick up human remains found in desertOn Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26, they took that same KTSM crew and group of over a dozen other people to one of the sites for
  
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• These NFL teams eat the most Uncrustables in a week, report finds

  27-10-2024 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — To many parents' chagrins, NFL teams nationwide are proving to every child on the planet that an Uncrustable is indeed a viable meal.
  The Athletic recently published a story after reaching out to NFL teams to figure out which team was consuming the most Uncrustables. One can only wonder where the lead to develop this story spurred from but alas NFL players love themselves an Uncrustable.If you aren't familiar with Uncrustables, you're likely familiar with their inspiration:
  
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• You’ll never guess what an individual Kit Kat 'piece' is actually called

  27-10-2024 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The lyrics to the decades-old Kit Kat jingle would suggest that each individual segment of a Kit Kat is known as a “piece.”But strictly speaking, that’s not the official term.“The standard bars consist of four pieces, called fingers, and each finger can be snapped from the bar as an individual piece,” the Hershey Company writes of Kit Kat on the brand’s official website.Though it may seem like an interesting choice, the term “finger&rdq
  
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• Fall storm system moves in this week

  27-10-2024 13:40 via krqe.com
  
  Record high temperatures return today and Monday afternoon for central and southern parts of New Mexico, but cooler air will start moving into the Four Corners region as a storm system approaches the state Monday afternoon. A couple of spotty showers and mountain snow will even be possible by Monday evening in northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado.Our next fall storm system starts to move into New Mexico on Tuesday. Winds will be the biggest story Tuesday afternoon for the majority of New
  
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• Santa Fe Public Schools and police remind public on how to approach online threats

  27-10-2024 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A growing concern over social media threats to schools is driving one New Mexico school district to put out a reminder for people on how to approach it if they come across one online. Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) and the police department want to make it clear that social media threats should not be reposted but instead reported. "Sharing social media threats of school violence is a growing concern that can have significant and harmful consequences
  
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• Halloween spirit comes to NE Albuquerque skate park

  27-10-2024 04:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Skating enthusiasts took to a northeast Albuquerque park, celebrating Halloween in their own way.The Halloween Skate Jam was hosted at the north Domingo Baca Skate Park on Wyoming near Paseo del Norte. Día de Los Muertos themed Adult STEAM night at the Nuclear Science MuseumOrganizers of the event said it provides a platform where skaters can engage in a celebration of skillful maneuvers and the spirit of Halloween.They also said the skate jam feature
  
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• Which newspapers have endorsed and not endorsed Trump and Harris?

  27-10-2024 03:51 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Washington Post announced Friday it will no longer endorse presidential candidates, abandoning a 30-year tradition amid reports that owner Jeff Bezos blocked a planned endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.The decision comes as major newspapers increasingly step back from presidential endorsements, with the Los Angeles Times making a similar move this week.Washington Post publisher William Lewis said the decision marks a return to the paper's earlier practice of no
  
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• Jim Donovan, The Voice of the Cleveland Browns, has died after a brave battle with cancer

  27-10-2024 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  CLEVELAND (WJW) — Jim Donovan, the city's beloved "Voice of the Cleveland Browns,” has died at 68. The team announced his passing on Saturday. It was well known that the longtime Browns Radio Network announcer was battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia.Donovan was first named as the radio "Voice of the Cleveland Browns" in 1999. He had completed his 25th radio broadcast season in 2023. Developers looking to buy Wells Fargo Bank in downtown Albuquerque“This is an incredibly diffi
  
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• High school football Saturday highlights - Week 10

  27-10-2024 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 10th week of New Mexico high school football wrapped with Saturday’s slate of games. Here is a look at some scores and highlights.Los Lunas: 43 — Atrisco Heritage: 21Roswell: 28 — Mayfield: 27Portales: 27 — Albuquerque Academy: 7West Las Vegas: 35 — Hope Christian: 13Tucumcari: 0 — Legacy Academy: 54
  
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• Día de los Muertos celebrations come to Old Town

  27-10-2024 02:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Burquenos, young and old, came together at the DÍa de los Muertos festival in Old Town, and the historic plaza was in full swing for Family Day.Family Day is just one event during Old Town's 10-day celebration for a unique remembrance of the past and the present.The Historical Old Town Association said the gathering saw hundreds in attendance, and they couldn't be happier. NW Albuquerque pond undergoing maintenance"Honestly, we want [Old Town] to be t
  
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• Lobos held out of the end zone in loss to Colorado State

  27-10-2024 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM entered the week as one of the highest scoring offenses in the country after three consecutive 50-point performances. That came to a close on Saturday with a 17-6 loss to Colorado State.While the Lobos were able to move the ball for 453 yards, drives routinely fizzled out. The team struggled with turnovers as quarterback Devon Dampier threw two interceptions and the team lost two fumbles. Penalties were also an issue, as the Lobos had ten.The teams leadi
  
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• Record temperatures return to parts of New Mexico

  27-10-2024 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  More record high temperatures are likely Sunday and Monday afternoon for central and southern parts of New Mexico, but cooler air will start moving into the Four Corners region as a storm system approaches the state Monday afternoon. A couple of spotty showers and mountain snow will even be possible by Monday evening in northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado.Our next fall storm system starts moving into New Mexico on Tuesday. Winds will be the biggest story Tuesday afternoon for the majorit
  
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• NW Albuquerque pond undergoing maintenance

  27-10-2024 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is continuing to make improvements to Mariposa Basin Park on the city's West Side.The city said crews will be working to revamp the pond starting Monday.The pond will be drained over the next few weeks, and new aerators will be put in to help keep the pond cleaner. O’Niell’s owners speak out on what caused Nob Hill location closureThe city's Park and Recreation Department said the fish and turtles will be removed and broug
  
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• 44% of Americans say Trump is too old to be president: Survey

  27-10-2024 01:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — A growing number of Americans are worried about former President Trump’s age, according to a new survey released late Friday. The new poll, done by YouGov for the Stanford-Arizona State-Yale Election Panel (SAY24), found that around 44 percent of Americans said Trump is too old to be president while the other 46 percent said otherwise. The number grew from 35 percent to 44 percent between February and October while the portion that said he was not too old dropped fr
  
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• Dodgers help Yankees fan with terminal cancer enjoy World Series game 

  27-10-2024 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- A Yankees fan from Idaho with terminal cancer has checked an item off his bucket list thanks to help from the public and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gabe Arevalo and his wife Sheala Owsley decided to spend their remaining savings on attending a Yankees playoff game, described in a GoFundMe set up for the family as “a cherished dream for Gabe and a way for [the family] to create lasting memories.” The couple and their young son Asher were able to attend Game 1 of the
  
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• Texas man charged for punching election worker after asking to remove Trump hat

  27-10-2024 01:29 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — A Texas man was charged after punching an election worker who asked him to remove a hat in support of former President Trump at a polling place. The suspect was identified as Jesse Lutzenberger by local law enforcement. Lutzenberger was told to remove his cap while walking through the voting spot. He cast his vote and then put his hat on before leaving the place, according to Bexar’s County Sheriff Javier Salazar. As he was leaving, the voting clerk told Lutzen
  
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• New Mexico officer, who was killed in the line of duty, set to be honored nationally

  27-10-2024 01:26 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A southern New Mexico police officer killed in the line of duty earlier this year is set to be honored nationally. The police chief said it's been a difficult year for the agency.In the 96-year history of the Las Cruces Police Department, not one officer had been lost in the line of duty until this year.Now, Las Cruces officers will make their annual trip to Washington D.C during National Police Week, but for the first time, they will honor one of their own."
  
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• Runners celebrate Halloween early with Great Pumpkin Chase

  27-10-2024 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, racers of the Duke City were on the run, but not from any ghosts or goblins, they were hitting the pavement for the 21st Great Pumpkin Chase.The annual event lets runners choose from a 10K, 5K, and kids-K race. Hundreds gathered in Albuquerque with some racers wearing their spookiest outfits. O’Niell’s owners speak out on what caused Nob Hill location closureOfficials said guests at the event were brought together over their enjoymen
  
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• Man facing multiple charges after Hobbs murder

  27-10-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lea County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man they said killed a 17-year-old in Hobbs last week.According to deputies, two teenagers were in a car when a red Ford Focus pulled up next to them and fired several shots.Story continues below
  Trending: O’Niell’s owners speak out on what caused Nob Hill location closureCrime: Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office search for stolen generatorNM News: NMSU approves $600K annual salary for incoming pr
  
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