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• REVIEW: Daniel Craig dazzles in surreal 'Queer'

  07-12-2024 23:26 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Few directors working today have as sharp an eye for the delicate as Luca Guadagnino. In "Queer," the Italian auteur tinkers around with the components one would expect from his films — desire, longing and heartache — but finds a bold new vision for making audiences feel those things."Queer," which stars Daniel Craig (James Bond series, "Knives Out") is the hotly anticipated new film from the director of one of this year's buzziest movies, "Challengers," and the two
  
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• Special Olympics athletes gather for annual Posole Ole Walk at Isotopes Park

  07-12-2024 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Special Olympics New Mexico hosted its annual "Posole Ole Fun Walk" on Saturday.
  "Special Olympic athletes raise dollars through pledges, and then they come on this day and walk, eat pozole, have breakfast tacos, and celebrate the spirit of the holiday," said Executive Director Randy Mascorella of SONM.Athletes ranged from 8 to 80 years old; everyone worked together as a team to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New Mexico.Special Olympics provi
  
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• WATCH: Owner rescues 2 dogs that fell into an icy Colorado lake

  07-12-2024 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Two dogs were rescued by their owner after falling into an icy Boulder lake.On Thursday, Longmont residents Arnie and Shayna Weil took their two dogs Sonic and Yobo to Coot Lake in Boulder, an area they frequent. Albuquerque settles lawsuit connected to fatal city bus crash"Year-round, when it's nice out, 4-5 days a week in the summer. Even now, I'll try to come 3-5 days a week," said Arnie Weil. "Our dogs are adventurous so we were walking around the Coot Lake, the
  
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• 'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer's, family confirms

  07-12-2024 22:26 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — Phil Robertson, best known for featuring on the popular reality television show "Duck Dynasty," has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, his family members confirmed.The Robertson family gave an update on Phil's health during a Friday episode of their podcast "Unashamed with the Robertson Family.""According to doctors, we're sure he has some sort of blood disease that's causing all kinds of problems," his son, Jase Robertson, said. "It's accelerated and causing problems with hi
  
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• 5 recipes from the pros to give after-dinner cocktails some holiday flair

  07-12-2024 21:33 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Winter has set in, the Christmas lights have been switched on, and London's top cocktail bars have added their seasonal favorites to bar menus.From a festive Old Fashioned to a boozy hot chocolate, these after-dinner drinks might inspire your own menu of holiday cocktails, to be sipped slowly by the fire or washed down with your Christmas pudding.Five bars share their recipes:ROASTED CHESTNUT OLD FASHIONED, from Archive & MythThis hidden speakeasy, acc
  
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• Five California Lottery players become millionaires from Scratcher games

  07-12-2024 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Five California Lottery players are the state’s newest millionaires after winning a combined total of $17 million from Scratcher games, lottery officials announced Friday.The winners purchased their tickets at various shops across the state.Nora Hammersteadt, who decided to stop at Anaheim Liquor In Orange County during her drive home, won $10 million after playing the Royal Riches game. $197M Mega Millions ticket expires this weekend, California Lottery warns“I’ve wo
  
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• Can AI chatbots make holiday shopping easier?

  07-12-2024 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) — Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to do all the work or always give you the right answers.Anyone scouring the internet for Cyber Monday deals is likely going to encounter more conversational iterations of the chatbots that some retailers and e-commerce sites have built to provide shoppers with enhanced customer service.Some companies have integrated models infused with
  
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• Do tree-shaped Reese’s actually taste better than a regular peanut butter cup?

  07-12-2024 21:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — You’re likely familiar with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, the orange-packaged milk chocolate and peanut butter candy that has been around for nearly 100 years. And if you’re a fan of Reese’s, you’re also likely to look forward to the holiday-shaped cups that come out multiple times throughout the year. For select holidays, Reese’s will produce such shapes as the Christmas tree, the pumpkin, and the egg.For years, fans of the confection hav
  
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• Remembering Pearl Harbor 83 years later

  07-12-2024 21:12 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Eighty-three years ago today, on Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese conducted a brazen surprise attack on the U.S. Navy's Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor, plunging the United States into four long years of war on two fronts.Eighty-three years. That's a long time. CNN is reporting that only 16 survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack are still with us.As the World War II generation dies off inevitably, let's take a few moments and remember that tragic and epoch-turning day.President Fr
  
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• Notre Dame reopens its doors to Macron and other world leaders in a rare symbol of unity

  07-12-2024 17:55 via krqe.com
  
  PARIS (AP) — France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is formally reopening its doors on Saturday for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019.The restoration, a spectacular achievement in just five years for a structure that took nearly two centuries to build, is seen as a moment of triumph for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline — and a welcome respite from
  
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• How many people die from rabies each year?

  07-12-2024 17:20 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning to residents who believe they may have been exposed to rabies, urging them to seek immediate medical attention before it’s too late.The warning comes after a teacher from Fresno County died following a bite from a presumably rabid bat last week.“Bites from bats can be incredibly small and difficult to see or to detect,” Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, the CDPH Director and State Public Health O
  
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• How cold was the coldest day in your state?

  07-12-2024 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Heavy snow and plummeting temperatures are already setting in for parts of the U.S., but just how cold has it gotten in all 50 states?Ohio, for example, recently saw lake-effect snow and frigid single-digit temperatures – far above the state record, according to the U.S. Climate Prediction Center.On Feb. 10, 1899, Milligan, Ohio, saw temperatures drop to -39 degrees.Beloved McDonald’s wraps to return in 2025, company president confirmsIn West Virginia
  
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• Are my Social Security benefits taxed? What to know

  07-12-2024 17:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — According to the Social Security Administration, nearly 68 million Americans receive a Social Security check monthly. A majority of those are retired.Social Security is the major source of income for people over the age of 65, with an average monthly benefit of $1,918 a month.People with medical conditions that affect their ability to work for 12 months or longer may also receive Social Security benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).Surviving spouses a
  
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• Albuquerque, Las Cruces ranked among WalletHub's best cities for singles

  07-12-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dating these days can be difficult but can the city you live in make an impact on your chances of finding love? WalletHub recently looked into this with its Best & Worst Cities for Singles list for 2025.The report compared 180 U.S. cities across 35 key indicators of dating-friendliness. Their data set ranges from the share of the area's single population to the number of online dating opportunities to the average price of a two-person meal. Each city was ranked
  
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• Albuquerque, Las Cruces ranked among best cities for singles in recent report

  07-12-2024 15:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Dating these days can be difficult but can the city you live in make an impact on your chances of finding love? WalletHub recently looked into this with its Best & Worst Cities for Singles list for 2025.The report compared 180 U.S. cities across 35 key indicators of dating-friendliness. Their data set ranges from the share of the area's single population to the number of online dating opportunities to the average price of a two-person meal. Each city was ranked
  
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• Mild weekend before coldest temperatures of season so far arrive

  07-12-2024 14:27 via krqe.com
  
  Areas of fog developed overnight around the Sacramento Mountains and along the east slopes of the Sandias/Manzanos out to Santa Rosa. A Freezing Fog Advisory is also in place this morning, which could cause a few icy spots to start the day. A few spotty showers are moving through southeastern New Mexico to start the day. These spotty showers will move out by noon. Drier weather returns starting Saturday afternoon, along with warmer weather. Temperatures will be even warmer on Sunday as westerly
  
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• Poll: What is your favorite holiday dessert?

  07-12-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The holidays are right around the corner. With the chill in the air and the festive decorations come the cravings for sweet treats that only happen this time of year. KRQE asked viewers via social media which dessert was their favorite during the holiday season.The most popular holiday dessert amongst KRQE viewers is pie. Varieties include pumpkin, pecan, apple, and cherry, although some viewers have no preference. "Any pie will do, love it," noted one comme
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024 – Award Show

  07-12-2024 07:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 high school football season has come to a close and champions have been crowned. Here is a list of the Friday Night Football season awards:
  CLASS 6A:Player of the Year - Cameron Dyer, La Cueva High School
  Coach of the Year - Robert Garza, Cleveland High School
  CLASS 5A:
  Player of the Year - Amiri Mumba, Highland High School
  Coach of the Year - Jeff Lynn, Roswell High School
  CLASS 4A:
  Player of the Year - Blake Spencer, Bloomfield High School
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• UNM women's basketball fall to NMSU 81-71

  07-12-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The women's version of the Rio Grande basketball rivalry goes to the visitors. New Mexico State defeated the University of New Mexico Lobo women's basketball team 81-71 Friday night. Molly Kaiser scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Aggies attack.
  UNM got 18 points from Viane Cumber and 15 from Destinee Hooks. Alyssa Hargrove was the only other Lobo in double figures. With the loss, the Lobos fall to 5-4. The Aggies are 5-3. The two teams will play the s
  
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• Snow and colder air moves into New Mexico next week

  07-12-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Rain chances move out of southern New Mexico this weekend with warmer weather moving in. Colder air is on the way early next week, with light snow in the northern mountains.Clouds moved into southern New Mexico today, bringing a few spotty showers early this morning. Most of that rain has ended this afternoon, but the clouds kept temperatures even cooler today across the southern half of the state. Tonight, areas of fog are developing around the Sacramento Mountains and may continue to form alon
  
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• New virtual film studio opens in northern Albuquerque

  07-12-2024 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A brand-new studio built for virtual productions is the latest film facility to open in Albuquerque and offers a twist on what movie productions is capable of. "The sets keep going even when the physical [boundaries] is done, we have some sets that are literally miles long we can do from right here on the stage," said Tim Pipher, owner of ABQ Castle Studios.Story continues below
  News: City of Albuquerque cuts ties with local non-profit after misuse of city f
  
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• Parents and APS at odds over proposal to close North Valley middle school

  07-12-2024 05:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –- Parents are upset about Albuquerque Public School's proposal to close Taft Middle School in the North Valley. They're also upset with how and when they found out about the news. "Shocked. I was shocked. I was sad, I'm going to get emotional. That means my daughter is the last 8th grade class for that school and then Taft is just going to be a memory," said Ambra Perez, who has two kids at Taft Middle School.Story continues below
  News: City of Albuquerque cu
  
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• Mail thieves strike northwest Albuquerque communities

  07-12-2024 05:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the holidays just weeks away, many are expecting Christmas presents to come in the mail but a series of mailbox break-ins has communities across the Metro concerned.Story continues below
  News: City of Albuquerque cuts ties with local non-profit after misuse of city fundsEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico December 6-12Crime: Albuquerque police arrest more than 20 in prostitution stingTrending: New Mexicans can now get a mobile driver’
  
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• Who will replace Bronco Mendenhall at UNM?

  07-12-2024 05:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Athletic Director Fernando Lovo hasn't been on the job for a full week yet and he's already tasked with finding a head football coach at New Mexico. Bronco Mendenhall has signed a six-year deal with Utah State worth over $12.9 million.
  Mendenhall is returning to his home state after his first season at New Mexico, a 5-7 campaign that left his Lobos one win away from becoming bowl-eligible. Utah State will pay Mendenhall's 2 million d
  
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• APS superintendent reflects on her first months on the job

  07-12-2024 04:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools' newest superintendent is reflecting on her first five months leading the school district. "A lot of the work that I'm really proud of is getting to go to the schools and visiting with families and community members to really hear what they expect out of us," said APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey.APS school board approves school year calendarSuperintendent Blakey said her first semester has been busy but rewarding and pinpointed
  
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• Pearl Harbor sailor laid to rest in Albuquerque after being identified

  07-12-2024 03:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 83 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, an Albuquerque family finally has some closure. Their relative, who was killed on board the USS Oklahoma, was laid to rest on Friday. This comes years after an effort began to identify the remains of unaccounted-for service members.Story continues below
  News: City of Albuquerque cuts ties with local non-profit after misuse of city fundsEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico December 6-12Crime: Albuquerque polic
  
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• Meet Lisa: Animal Humane New Mexico shows pups' growth spurt

  07-12-2024 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Animal Humane New Mexico (AHNM) is letting residents know just how fast puppies can grow.A sweet pup named Lisa is now one, and they provided her before and after images!Animal humane said in just the span of a couple of months, this once tiny pup sprouted into a full-grown, 42-pound sweetheart. New Mexico health, tax departments propose new budgetsHowever, Lisa suffered from a condition known as "happy tail syndrome," where dogs wag their tails so much they become
  
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• Previously-found body may be linked to NW Albuquerque home

  07-12-2024 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating a possible homicide in the North Valley.According to the Albuquerque Police Department, a homicide might have happened at a home in the 200 block of San Lorenzo Ave NW.Story continues below
  News: City of Albuquerque cuts ties with local non-profit after misuse of city fundsEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico December 6-12Crime: Albuquerque police arrest more than 20 in prostitution stingTrending: New Mexicans can no
  
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• UNM continues annual 'Hanging of the Greens' tradition

  07-12-2024 01:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico's longest-running tradition is here! It's the annual Hanging of the Greens.Students, facilities, and guests will stroll through the campus, decorated with thousands of luminarias, offering a unique, New Mexican way to celebrate the holiday.They'll stop at University House, home of the university's president, and hang a wreath, made out of foliage from the Sandia Mountains. New Mexico health, tax departments propose new budgetsIt
  
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• Warmer weather returns through the weekend in New Mexico

  07-12-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Rain chances move out of southern New Mexico this weekend with warmer weather moving in. Colder air is on the way early next week, with light snow in the northern mountains.
  Clouds have moved into southern New Mexico today, bringing a few spotty showers early this morning. Most of that rain has ended already this afternoon, but the clouds are keeping temperatures even cooler today across the southern half of the state. Overnight, areas of fog will likely develop form the east slopes of the Sandi
  
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• Albuquerque settles lawsuit connected to fatal city bus crash

  07-12-2024 00:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's been two years since a woman died as a result of an Albuquerque city bus crash. Now, the city is shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars, to that woman's family.Story continues below
  News: City of Albuquerque cuts ties with local non-profit after misuse of city fundsEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico December 6-12Crime: Albuquerque police arrest more than 20 in prostitution stingTrending: New Mexicans can now get a mobile driver&rsqu
  
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• APD says car thieves are targeting more than just Kias, Hyundais

  07-12-2024 00:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city is blaming carmakers Kia and Hyundai for fueling a crime wave in Albuquerque as their cars account for as much as 20% of those stolen.It's been months after they filed a lawsuit against the two companies, but is the city seeing any change in the problem?Albuquerque Police Department (APD) Chief Harold Medina thinks getting the word out about that lawsuit, combined with ramped-up tactics, has helped address Albuquerque's car theft problem for the bet
  
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• Deported veterans seek pardons from Biden

  07-12-2024 00:44 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Ruben Robles returned to the U.S. on Thursday morning after being deported nearly 27 years ago.Robles was a legal resident, but not a U.S. citizen while serving in the Army during the Vietnam War.Trump taps forceful ally of hard-line immigration policies to head Customs and Border Protection
  After being convicted on a drug charge, he was among the first to be deported in accordance with the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, which allow
  
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• VIDEO: BCSO deputy's athleticism impresses criminal after foot pursuit

  07-12-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A deputy with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is impressing criminals with his athleticism.Man: "You're a fast mother******"
  Deputy: "I sure am."
  Man: "You a track star or what brother?
  Deputy: "I used to run track...Used to play football too and I wrestled..I'm the wrong one to run from buddy."
  Man: "God, you are the wrong one to run from"Earlier this week, deputies were patrolling the area of Montaño and Culture, close to Top Golf,when t
  
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• New Mexico State University researchers look into sustainable crops for the state

  07-12-2024 00:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's cash crop is green chile but saffron could be taking its place. "The United States market for saffron was 360 million dollars in 2023 so I would say there is a potential market for saffron here," said Associate Professor and lead researcher Saeiz Zehtab Salmasi, NMSU. New Mexico health, tax departments propose new budgetsNew Mexico has built a strong economy on crops like Chile and pecans but New Mexico State University researchers are taking a closer
  
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