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• Lovelace Heart Hospital celebrates the utilization of 1,000 'Watchman' devices

  25-11-2024 23:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lovelace Heart Hospital is celebrating the new addition of their 1,000th heart device.Called the Watchman, the device offers patients who have heart problems, like atrial fibrillation, an easier way to reduce blood clotting.This is important because those blood clots can lead to health risks, such as increased risk of stroke and other heart failure-related complications.
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• Jury convicts Albuquerque man in 30-year-old cold case rape of jogger in the Bosque

  25-11-2024 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was found guilty of all charges in connection to a rape that occurred nearly 30 years ago.Gilbert Contreras was taken into custody in 2022 after a rape kit from 1994 was processed and linked his DNA to the crime. On Monday, a jury found him guilty of two counts of criminal sexual penetration and kidnapping.The victim was a 43-year-old woman who was running near the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park on Nov. 26, 1994, when she wa
  
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• Walmart ordered to pay former truck driver $35M after jury finds fraud claims false

  25-11-2024 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KNWA/KFTA) — A jury in California found Walmart defamed a truck driver with false claims of workers' compensation fraud and will have to pay the former worker more than $34 million in damages.The San Bernardino County jury awarded Jesus "Jesse" Fonseca $25 million in punitive damages and an additional $9.7 million for future non-economic losses on November 20, which included enjoyment of life and mental suffering.Fonseca's attorneys said the jury found Walmart false
  
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• Diddy uses Donald Trump's criminal case in bail argument

  25-11-2024 22:50 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys cited President-elect Donald Trump's federal criminal case in a letter to a judge expected to rule on Combs' bail bid request Monday. In a letter submitted to Judge Arun Subramanian on Friday, the music mogul’s attorneys argued that Combs’ statements on social media and other public venues are protected by the First Amendment and should be evaluated based on the "most demanding scrutiny" as it was in Trump's pr
  
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• Time running out for Senate to pass Social Security Fairness Act

  25-11-2024 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The House recently passed a Social Security bill that would expand benefits for public-sector workers and their families but the Senate is running out of time to get it over the finish line.The Social Security Fairness Act — which won bipartisan support — would revoke two federal policies that limit retirement payments for certain retirees who also receive government pensions.If passed, the change would impact nearly 2.5 million retirees, increasing Social Securi
  
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• NMSU to host welcome reception for new president

  25-11-2024 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A public reception will be held next week to welcome New Mexico State University's incoming president, Valerio Ferme.The reception will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the University Art Museum, 1308 E. University Avenue. Parking will be available near the museum, Kent Hall, and at the NMSU Bookstore.  UNM offensive line using their own NIL money to buy turkeys for Thanksgiving giveaway“We are excited to host this opportunity for our communi
  
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• Menendez brothers' resentencing request hearing pushed back to January

  25-11-2024 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – The Menendez brothers have waiting nearly three decades, and now they'll have to wait a little longer to hear their fates.Erik and Lyle Menendez appeared in front of a judge for the first time in 28 years at Southern California's Van Nuys Courthouse on Monday through a screen — they attended virtually from their San Diego prison. Also in the courthouse were 16 members of the public who had to win a lottery on Monday morning to gain access to the hearing.At that hearing, a ju
  
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• Photo said to show Amelia Earhart's plane is something else entirely, exploration company says

  25-11-2024 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – An underwater exploration company has regretfully announced that an image they previously believed to show Amelia Earhart’s lost plane was actually just a big rock.“After 11 months the waiting has finally ended and unfortunately our target was not Amelia's Electra 10E (just a natural rock formation),” the company, Deep Sea Vision, wrote on its Instagram account earlier this month.Earlier this year, the company had thought they may have solved the 90-year myste
  
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• New Mexico receives $18.6M to help residents heat their homes during winter

  25-11-2024 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) received $18.6 million of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds to help New Mexicans stay warm and safe during this winter season. LIHEAP is a federal program administered by the Health Care Authority and currently provides utility assistance to 30,219 lower-income households across the state.Story continues below
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• Mountain snow beginning tonight

  25-11-2024 20:40 via krqe.com
  
  The weather will continue to warm up for most of New Mexico as snow moves into the Northern Mountains.
  Westerly flow is increase across New Mexico and will be at its strongest tomorrow. This westerly flow will be bringing warmer than average temperatures to most of New Mexico. These warmer temperatures will not be lasting very long though. A backdoor cold front will begin making its way into New Mexico Tuesday Evening. The front will not move into central New Mexico until Tuesday.
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• Albuquerque woman pleads guilty to second degree murder

  25-11-2024 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman took a plea deal, pleading guilty to second degree murder, in exchange for testifying against her father and boyfriend.
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• Boots In The Park festival returning to Albuquerque with headliners Luke Combs, Cody Johnson

  25-11-2024 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Country musical festival Boots In The Park is returning to Albuquerque with a new format and performers in 2025.The festival will now take place over two days, May 17 and 18, at Balloon Fiesta Park. Luke Combs and Cody Johnson will headline the festival. Other artists included in the lineup are Jon Pardi, Parker McCollum, Scotty McCreery, Ian Munsick, Jackson Dean, Corey Kent, Alana Springsteen, Jade Eagleson, Bryce Le
  
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• Chef Andrew Bustos gives some twists on Thanksgiving meals

  25-11-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thanksgiving is here and families all over the country will be enjoying a Thanksgiving meal. Food and Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager for the Lounge at the Ranchers Club, Chef Andrew Bustos, gives a couple of recipe’s to shake up and have some fun with traditional Thanksgiving meals.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque holding annual crossing guard food drive

  25-11-2024 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The annual City of Albuquerque Crossing Guard Food Drive is coming up December 2 - 10. Crossing guards at locations throughout the city will be collecting non-perishable items.Story continues below
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• POLL: When do you put up holiday decorations?

  25-11-2024 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Thanksgiving falls on the 28th this year, the latest the holiday can possibly land. With the big feast so close to the end of the month, many people are changing the date when they decorate for the winter holidays. KRQE asked viewers via social media when they start putting up holiday decorations.Most viewers (80%) prefer to decorate for the holidays sometime in the month of November, with just 20% of viewers polled waiting until December. Some like to start right
  
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• Sandia National Laboratories’ new supercomputer ranked 20th fastest in world

  25-11-2024 18:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Laboratories’ new El Dorado supercomputer was ranked 20th fastest in the world on the latest Top500 list.Story continues below
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Outside fires, Serving meals, Colder air ahead, Gun violence, Giving back

  25-11-2024 15:02 via krqe.com
  
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  Officials look for suspect after shot fired near UNMHFees waived on Black Friday at New Mexico state parksUNM Men’s Basketball beats Texas Southern on Sunday, 99-68Thanksgving 2024: Which Albuquerque, Santa Fe operations are impacted?Fernando Lovo named as UNM athletic directorHow TSA plans to handle ‘busiest Thanksgiving ever’
  Monday's Five Facts[1] AFR stays vigilant against outside fires, updating public with fire totals - AFR says they responded to at l
  
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• UNM Women lose to Gonzaga, 81-68

  25-11-2024 14:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –It was a battle for three quarters at the Pit on Sunday, as UNM played Gonzaga, but the Bulldogs would pull away in the 4th quarter to win, 81-68. UNM only trailed by four at the half of this game and would have solid performances out of Viane Cumber and Destinee Hooks. Lobos linemen purchase turkeys for families in need with NIL fundsCumber finished with 16 points and Hooks would lead the Lobos with 24 points, but Gonzaga's size would be a major problem for
  
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• National gun violence prevention organization gives $10,000 to New Mexico group

  25-11-2024 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every Town for Gun Safety, a gun violence prevention organization, is giving $10,000 to the Coalition to Stop Violence against Native Women. That group is a domestic violence prevention organization in Albuquerque.Story continues below
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• Wintry to the north but mild & dry weather elsewhere

  25-11-2024 14:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dry air is once again the big weather story this morning in the Land of Enchantment, as well as the Four Corners, accompanied with some fast-moving passing clouds, as well as mostly calmer winds, as morning low temperatures are higher compared to yesterday, ranging from the high teens to even the lower 60s from northwest to southeast in lower elevation.Forecast Continues Below
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• A wintry north but mild & dry elsewhere

  25-11-2024 14:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dry air is once again the big weather story this morning in The Land of Enchantment, as well as The Four Corners, accompanied with some fast-moving passing clouds, as well as mostly calmer winds, as morning low temperatures are higher compared to yesterday, ranging from the high teens to even the lower 60s from northwest to southeast in lower elevation.However, afternoon temperatures will be mostly lower than yesterday, especially in The Northeast Highland communities t
  
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• Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 15

  25-11-2024 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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• UNM Men's Basketball beats Texas Southern on Sunday, 99-68

  25-11-2024 13:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For a second straight game the University of New Mexico Men's Basketball team would have a sluggish first half, but once again they turn it on in the 2nd half to win by a large margin. Outscoring Texas Southern 61-37 in the 2nd half, UNM wins their 2nd straight game at home, 99-68. Fernando Lovo named as UNM athletic director"I thought we were missing some open looks in the first half that we obviously converted on in the 2nd half. We continue to turn teams
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue stays vigilant against outside fires, updating public with fire totals

  25-11-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With decreasing temperatures, the Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) is staying vigilant against outside fires. The department also noted they responded to dozens of fires over the last 24 hours.          AFR said they responded to at least 87 outside fires within the last 24 hours.The department said those numbers aren't out of the ordinary but continue to warn the public about their dangers.  In Februa
  
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• NW Albuquerque house fire displaces 2 people, their pets

  25-11-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Fire Rescue is investigating a fire in northwest Albuquerque. Two people and their pets were displaced, they reported.AFR said a caller reported smoke near Ellison and Golf Course on Saturday afternoon. Within 15 minutes, the fire was under control. Two adults and their pets were evacuated. AFR said the home was deemed uninhabitable and was secured by code enforcement.No injuries were reported, and AFR is looking into the cause of the fire.
  
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• Baker Mayfield seeks $12M in lawsuit against his father's company, alleges breach of contract

  25-11-2024 05:37 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — An ongoing dispute between Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and his family in Austin has boiled over into a lawsuit.Attorneys for Baker filed suit in U.S. District Court on Nov. 22. The lawsuit alleges that the Camwood Capital Management Group and its subsidiaries failed to fulfill their end of a settlement agreement, which outlined a repayment plan for more than $12 million to him. His father, James W. Mayfield, owns Camwood and his brother Matt also has a s
  
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• Breezy winds continue overnight

  25-11-2024 05:34 via krqe.com
  
  Cloud cover will persist into the early parts of the week along with a backdoor cold front, temperatures will be cooler Monday afternoon. A better chance for rain and mountain snow moves into northern New Mexico beginning late Monday night, and this will continue into the middle of next week. There’s a little more uncertainty with how much rain will actually fall in the lower elevations, but places like Farmington, Durango, Taos, and Raton will have the highest chances for rain. While the
  
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• Lobos linemen purchase turkeys for families in need with NIL funds

  25-11-2024 02:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Offensive linemen on the Lobos Football team took a break from practice, but it wasn't to rest. Several players were hard at work helping those needing a little extra help this Thanksgiving.Players made a difference off the field Sunday donating their time and 'N.I.L' or 'Name, Image, and Likeness' funds to buy turkeys and fixings for those in need of a warm Thanksgiving meal.Offensive lineman Elvin Harris shared, "We feel like the little that we have w
  
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• Walmart executive says some prices might rise if Trump's tariffs take effect

  25-11-2024 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A Walmart executive warned that President-elect Trump’s plans to raise tariffs on imports could drive the retail giant to increase the price of store items.“We never want to raise prices,” John David Rainey, the company’s CFO said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday. “Our model is everyday low prices. But there probably will be cases where prices will go up for consumers.”Trump has proposed a 10 perce
  
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• Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes fined over $14K for 'violent gesture' at Bills game

  25-11-2024 02:26 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) -- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fined more than $14,000 for making a "violent gesture" during last Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, Mahomes is facing a $14,069 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct after he celebrated a touchdown pass with a hand gesture that appeared to imitate him holding a gun.The high-profile fine comes at the height of the NFL's crackdown on these gestures.
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• Strong winds continue for some overnight

  25-11-2024 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  Cloud cover will persist into the early parts of the week along with a backdoor cold front, temperatures will be cooler Monday afternoon. A better chance for rain and mountain snow moves into northern New Mexico beginning late Monday night, and this will continue into the middle of next week. There’s a little more uncertainty with how much rain will actually fall in the lower elevations, but places like Farmington, Durango, Taos, and Raton will have the highest chances for rain. While the
  
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• Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk joke about purchasing MSNBC

  25-11-2024 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Donald Trump Jr. and tech billionaire Elon Musk joked on Friday about purchasing MSNBC. It started with Trump Jr., President-elect Trump’s oldest son, sharing a meme about MSNBC being up for sale. Trump Jr. quote-tweeted the meme Friday on X and said “Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!!” “How much does it cost,” Musk replied. Musk later responded to the viral interaction, saying the sale would be "the most entertaining outcome
  
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• Horses, owners sport holiday spirit in annual Corrales parade

  25-11-2024 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – The Christmas spirit was in full swing on Sunday during a parade in the Village of Corrales! Locals could see horses and mules strolling down the main road, all dressed to impress.The Christmas Horse Parade has been a long-standing tradition, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, and it welcomes families from all over the area to the unique holiday spectacle. Thanksgving 2024: Which Albuquerque, Santa Fe operations are impacted?"It was wonderful to see how many people
  
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• Fernando Lovo named as UNM athletic director

  25-11-2024 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Just over three months since Eddie Nuñez left UNM to take the Athletic Director Job at Houston, the University of New Mexico announced his replacement on Sunday. Fernando Lovo, 36, was named the next Vice President and Director of Athletics.Beginning his duties at UNM on December 1, 2024, Lovo joined UNM after three years at the University of Texas at Austin, where he served as an Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Operations. Lovo has
  
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• Fees waived on Black Friday at New Mexico state parks

  25-11-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Those looking for another activity during the Thanksgiving break have a cheap option with state parks here in New Mexico.the State Energy and Mineral Department said Black Friday will be a free-use day for all 35 parks in the Land of Enchantment. However, some parks may be closed due to seasonal hours.The department is encouraging those who take advantage of the free-use day to dress in layers, stay hydrated, and practice "leave no trace" principles. Thanksgving 20
  
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• Multiple people displaced after apartment fire in SE Albuquerque: AFR

  25-11-2024 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in southeast Albuquerque Saturday night.
  According to AFR, firefighters responded to the Lacay Apartments near Lead and University before 10 Saturday night. They arrived to find one of the buildings was on fire.
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• Officials look for suspect after shot fired near UNMH

  25-11-2024 00:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) Police Department is investigating a shooting after they said surveillance footage shows someone firing a gun.According to UNM, police were monitoring video of the Yale Parking Structure near UNM Hospital around 3 a.m. on Sunday when a male was seen on the top floor.Story continues below
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