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• Trump resistance rises in states led by Democratic governors

  09-11-2024 23:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Democratic governors are signaling their willingness to defy the new Trump administration, vowing to protect freedoms in their states and to wage legal and political battle if the president-elect follows through with controversial proposals. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said the Golden State is “ready to fight” and called a special section of the state Legislature after Trump’s win.Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) promised that if “you come for my
  
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• 1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

  09-11-2024 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  YEMASSEE, S.C. (WCBD) – Just one of the more than 40 monkeys that escaped a research facility in Beaufort County earlier this week has been captured as of Saturday, according to the Associated Press.Many of the others are still located a few yards from the property, jumping back and forth over the facility’s fence, police said in a statement.The primates, 43 rhesus macaques, escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center on Wednesday after an employee did not fully shut an en
  
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• Portable power stations recalled after man's death

  09-11-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) – Thousands of portable power stations are being recalled after a man’s death.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of around 5,700 HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations over concerns that the lithium-ion batteries in the units can overheat, potentially causing fires.The recall follows a fatal incident in June 2022, when a 79-year-old man in Bradenton, Florida, died from smoke inhalation after a fire related to the power station. Tony Todd, ‘Ca
  
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• Teen 'sicario' sentenced to 150 years in prison for 6 murders

  09-11-2024 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A Mexican judge has sentenced a young man to 150 years in prison after finding him guilty of killing six people in the winter of 2023.Jorge Manuel C.E., who was 18 at the time, and an accomplice who remains a minor, on Feb. 8, 2023, allegedly were given guns and a red pickup by members of an unidentified gang to "execute" several people in the Urbivilla del Prado neighborhood in Juarez, Mexico.  Between 11:30 p.m. and midnight, the teen sicarios (hitme
  
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• American woman, 3 migrants charged with running migrant stash house in Canutillo

  09-11-2024 23:37 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – An El Paso federal grand jury has indicted three men and a woman on charges stemming from the discovery of dozens of migrants in an alleged stash house last month in the unincorporated community of Canutillo, Texas.Wednesday's indictment accuses Isaac Moises Jacinto Martinez, Carlos Roman Rendon Solis, Julio Cesar Quiros and Socorro Natali Rodriguez of conspiracy and harboring illegal aliens. Jacinto faces additional charges of transportation of illegal ali
  
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• How to avoid falling victim to a staged car crash insurance scam

  09-11-2024 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Investigators have confirmed that a viral crash on the Belt Parkway in New York City was staged as part of an insurance fraud scheme.Dash camera footage of the incident, which went viral and sparked public outrage, ultimately led to an arrest. Police are still searching for three others involved, including the driver."I’m really happy — this is really, really good news," said Ashpia Natasha, who broke the news on TikTok, thanking the public and police for their de
  
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• 2025 trial date set for man accused of deadly roadside ambush of New Mexico State Police officer

  09-11-2024 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  SOCASTEE, S.C. (WBTW) -- A man from South Carolina will spend almost another full year in jail before going to trial on capital carjacking and firearm charges.Jaremy Smith, 33, has seen his trial delayed multiple times since an original June 10 date stemming from allegations that he set a roadside ambush along Interstate 40 in New Mexico that led to the death of Ofc. Justin Hare.A scheduling order filed Monday in U.S. District Court's Albuquerque district shows a new trial date of Sept. 22 with
  
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• Trump to meet with Biden next week after election victory

  09-11-2024 22:15 via krqe.com
  
  President-elect Trump is set to meet President Biden at the White House next week following his decisive election victory over Vice President Harris. The event will take place Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. EST, the White House announced Saturday in a statement. Traditionally, the visit is meant to signify a peaceful transfer of power between the incoming and outgoing president.
  The ritual was paused in 2020 amid Trump's unsubstantiated claims that the election was stolen. The former presiden
  
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• Gas leak causes closure at Santa Fe senior center

  09-11-2024 21:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A community center in Santa Fe has been closed down. Officials reported a gas leak.
  According to the City of Santa Fe, a gas leak has prompted a closure at 1121 Alto Street, which houses the Mary Esther Gonzales Senior Center and Bicentennial Pool. The senior center will be reopened on November 12 if the leak is repaired at that time.Story continues below
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• Your paycheck may be larger in 2025, even if you don't get a raise

  09-11-2024 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — While there's plenty of time left in November, you may already have something exciting to look forward to in 2025: a slightly larger paycheck, even without a raise.
  Why? Thank the IRS.
  As it does every year, the agency recently announced roughly five dozen changes to various tax provisions that will impact 2025 (and when we file taxes in 2026). Among the notable changes were standard deductions rising by 2.7% and individual tax brackets shifting. Will you have a three-payday No
  
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• Chinese chemical company accused of manufacturing flesh-eating 'zombie drug' and fentanyl

  09-11-2024 18:39 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) - A Chinese chemical company, its director, and three senior employees have been indicted on charges of manufacturing and distributing fentanyl precursors and xylazine, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.The company, Hubei Aoks Bio-Tech Co. Ltd., is based in Wuhan, China, and is accused of fueling the fentanyl crisis in the United States.The 13-count federal grand jury indictment charges the company with multiple offenses, including conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl
  
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• Can AI stop ships from killing thousands of whales each year?

  09-11-2024 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With an estimated 20,000 whales dying from ship strikes each year, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Falmouth, Mass. is working to use artificial intelligence and thermal-imaging cameras to diminish these unnecessary deaths.The independent organization, dedicated to ocean research, technology and education, said that the technology can spot whales more than 4 miles away and alert captains before fatal strikes occur.“This technology uses thermal imagi
  
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• 5 steps to take if you can't pay your monthly credit card bill

  09-11-2024 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — A credit card holder should always strive to make the minimum monthly payment, but tough economic times have made that hard for some consumers.If you can't pay your monthly bill, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests these five steps you can take to handle debt when your pockets are tight. How credit card debt relief can impact your taxesAdd up income and expensesDetermine how much money you have after subtracting expenses from income. The higher your credit card
  
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• Starbucks customers may soon notice a big change when ordering at the counter

  09-11-2024 18:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Brace yourselves, people with difficult-to-spell names: Starbucks baristas might be manually writing on the cups again.The practice of writing a customer’s name or drink modifications on their Starbucks beverage with a marker — a normal part of the Starbucks experience before the pandemic — was mostly phased out in favor of adhesive printouts bearing any names or specifications.Now, new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is looking to restart the tradition as a way to
  
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• What Trump's proposed tax plan could mean for American incomes

  09-11-2024 17:55 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President-elect Donald Trump pledged to implement several initiatives if he defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, including a plan to eliminate personal income taxes in exchange for at least a 10% tariff on all important imported goods and a 60% tariff on products imported from China.The Congressional Budget Office estimates Trump’s plan to expand his Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 would, in 2024 dollars, cost $3.2 trillion over 10 years and $10.3 trillion over t
  
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• Lobo football survives road trip to San Diego State

  09-11-2024 08:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico football team got back in the win column and kept its bowl game hopes alive thanks to a 21-16 victory over SDSU late Friday night.Once again, the offense seemed to move the ball with ease. UNM racked up 475 yards of total offense and 300 rushing yards.
  Defensively, the Lobos allowed 341 total yards with 195 through the air and 146 on the ground. UNM committed eight penalties for 104 yards.Devon Dampier finished his night 16-24 fo
  
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• Lobo basketball upsets No. 22 UCLA

  09-11-2024 07:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM men's basketball team took on one of college basketball's all-time great programs late Friday night. In a neutral site matchup against No. 22 UCLA, the Lobos took down the Bruins 72-64.The Lobos shooting ability was on display as the team shot 51% from the field and 40% from three-point range. On the contrary, UCLA shot 36 and 22%, respectively.
  New Mexico was able to capitalize off of 21 Bruins turnovers and turn them into 21 points. The Lobos also
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024 - Week 12

  09-11-2024 07:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The playoffs have arrived for 11-man football and the opening round kicked off on Friday. Here is a look at scores and highlights from week 12 of Friday Night Football. 2024 high school football playoff bracketsSandia: 17 — Rio Rancho: 41West Mesa: 7 — Las Cruces: 49Game of the Week
  Hobbs: 35 — Eldorado: 14Piedra Vista: 27 — Los Lunas: 28Cleveland joins the show
  Highland: 20 — Miyamura: 12The Numbers Game
  This postseason, the top four
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 – Week 12

  09-11-2024 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 F
  
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• NMMI boys, Sandia Prep girls repeat as A-3A soccer champions

  09-11-2024 06:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first champions of the 2024-2025 high school season have officially been crowned. The title games for A-3A soccer were played on Friday night at the UNM soccer complex and the NMMI boys and Sandia Prep girls each defended their blue trophies.Boys#4 NMMI: 2 — #2 Santa Fe Prep: 1Girls#3 Cottonwood Classical: 0 — #1 Sandia Prep: 4The win by the Colts marks back-to-back championships for NMMI and the second in program history.Sandia Prep has now
  
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• Chimps at Alamogordo facility expected to move to Louisiana sanctuary

  09-11-2024 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – A decades-long battle to move chimps from a former research facility here in New Mexico to a sanctuary in Louisiana has finally come to an end. "We've been waiting for a long time," said Gene Grant, Chief Program & Policy Officer for Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM). "I mean, a long time, multiple decades for this word."Story continues below
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• Jury finds Clovis woman not guilty in murder case

  09-11-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury found a Clovis woman not guilty on Friday of murdering a man. Alexandra Romero, 29, was accused of fatally shooting Javier Jimenez in August 2023.Man found guilty for 2023 murder of Alamogordo police officerThe defense presented evidence to the jury that Jimenez was stalking and threatening Romero for months leading to the incident. Romero had reached out to law enforcement for help and had a restraining order against Jimenez. They said Jimenez broke into
  
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• Emergency crews rescue stranded drivers in Union County

  09-11-2024 05:49 via krqe.com
  
  UNION COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Emergency crews worked tirelessly through the night and early morning rescuing drivers stranded in the snow on Highway 64-87 between Clayton and Raton. Almost a hundred drivers were stuck after a semi-truck jackknifed and blocked the roadway as snow accumulated.Fire crews plan pile burns in Carson National ForestFriday night, the Union County Sheriff's Office says everyone except for a few in semis has been moved to safety.
  
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• Calmer weather moves in behind winter storm

  09-11-2024 05:49 via krqe.com
  
  Snow lingers across northern part of New Mexico, along with freezing fog developing overnight, gusty winds, and cold air will continue to be the main threats for many areas as we head into Saturday morning. Power outages and dangerous road conditions look to continue as well.The strongest storm system of the season so far, has brought several inches to feet of snow and the coldest air for many continues to move through the state overnight. A few more inches of snow are possible across the northe
  
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• Diego Pavia sues NCAA over JUCO eligibility rules, NIL opportunities

  09-11-2024 05:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Former New Mexico high school and college football star Diego Pavia has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA over how many years he can play. Pavia, who played at Volcano Vista High School and New Mexico State University, argued that the NCAA's eligibility bylaws on student-athletes who transfer from junior colleges limit how much money he can make on his name, image, and likeness.UNM women’s basketball bounces back with win over Morehead StatePavia attended
  
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• Albuquerque dance company celebrating 25 years with flamenco performances

  09-11-2024 04:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A thrilling production showcasing flamenco is coming to the National Hispanic Cultural Center. The National Institute of Flamenco is celebrating 25 of Yjastros which is a dance company founded in Albuquerque.Sandia Peak Ski Area to open early thanks to massive snowstormThe company's goal is to blend the traditional style with contemporary influences. They said it's a performance you don't want to miss. "Flamenco as an artform is very powerful and us as a com
  
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• Man found guilty for 2023 murder of Alamogordo police officer

  09-11-2024 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Dominic De La O has been found guilty of the July 2023 murder of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson. Investigators said Officer Ferguson was chasing De La O following a crash after a traffic stop. They said De La O fatally shot Officer Ferguson during that chase. 16 people facing federal charges for alleged role in Las Cruces drug trafficking network, DOJ saysDe La O faces up to life in prison plus eight years.
  
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• New T or C veterans' small home community planning to fill up by February

  09-11-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – After an outcry about New Mexico's crumbling veterans' home, the state built a brand new facility in Truth or Consequences, and the veterans are settling in. For the first time since its ribbon cutting ceremony nearly a year ago, the public is getting a firsthand look at the small home community there."This is T or C's Veterans Home. We call it the cottages, or small homes," says Kenneth Shull, administrator of the New Mexico State Veterans' Home, and a
  
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• Lubbock massage parlor bust: Man told police he brought cash for a 'happy ending'

  09-11-2024 01:11 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- Shaoping Wen, 64, and Xu Wang, 41, a mother and son duo who ran elicit massage parlors in Lubbock and in eastern New Mexico, both agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, according to court records obtained on Friday.Story continues below
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• Parts of Albuquerque still without electricity, PNM expects power to be back Friday night

  09-11-2024 01:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some Albuquerque neighborhoods are still trying to get their power back on nearly two days after a winter snowstorm blanketed New Mexico. “Probably the biggest problem that I have faced is I’m not getting my morning cup of coffee. I didn't realize I had a problem, but apparently, I’m a caffeine addict,” said North Valley resident Michael Harding.Story continues below
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• Sandia Peak Ski Area to open early thanks to massive snowstorm

  09-11-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week's snowstorm has been a boon for New Mexico ski resorts so much so that a handful are opening weeks earlier this usual including the Sandia Peak Ski Area that's opening months earlier than expected. "For November, the first week of November this much snow to where Sandia is opening tomorrow it's like, holy smokes," said Dakota Roller, snowboarder. Pajarito Mountain to open on SaturdaySandia Peak Ski Area said its historic November 9 opening comes as
  
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• Artist creates 123 foot tall mural in downtown Albuquerque

  09-11-2024 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new public art mural was unveiled on Friday in downtown Albuquerque adding color and dimension to Bernalillo County's headquarters at Alvarado Square. Standing at 123 feet tall, the mural titled "Windforms" is officially the tallest mural in New Mexico featuring a vibrant design meant to reflect the beauty of Albuquerque's landscapes.Story continues below
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• Tasting room dedicated to showcasing New Mexico wines opens in Old Town

  09-11-2024 00:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Old Town has a new space dedicated to New Mexico's wines and the people who make them. The Viva Vino Wine Studio, located at 303 Romero Street on the second floor of the Plaza Don Luis, first opened to visitors in October but will officially host its grand opening on Saturday."The wine studio is a multi-purpose facility, so it allows us to do your traditional wine bar, wine tastings. It's also going to be an education space where people can learn about
  
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• Winter storm moves out of New Mexico into the weekend

  09-11-2024 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  Winter Storm Warnings, as well as Blizzard Warnings, are now less widespread across northeast New Mexico, as lingering snow, subsiding freezing fog, gusty winds, and cold air will continue to be the main threats for many areas through the overnight hours. Power outages and dangerous road conditions look to continue as well into Saturday morning.The strongest storm system of the season so far, has brought several inches to feet of snow and the coldest air for many continues to move through the st
  
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• Barelas Senior Center honors veterans in 12th annual event

  09-11-2024 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The week's inclement weather didn't dampen spirits at the Barelas Senior Center where everyone was determined to celebrate past and current veterans. "Starting about two months before, 'Are we going to have the event?'. This is our 12th year. I said yes we will. And even the last couple days, because of the inclement weather, people said: 'we are going to have it aren't we?' I said, no matter what, we'll be there. And we hope you'll be there with us. And the
  
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• Barelas Senior Center honors veterans during 12th annual event

  09-11-2024 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The week's inclement weather didn't dampen spirits at the Barelas Senior Center where everyone was determined to celebrate past and current veterans. "Starting about two months before, 'Are we going to have the event?'. This is our 12th year. I said yes we will. And even the last couple days, because of the inclement weather, people said: 'we are going to have it aren't we?' I said, no matter what, we'll be there. And we hope you'll be there with us. And the
  
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