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• Holiday horror: 6 scary movies you can stream now

  14-12-2024 23:47 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The holiday season is perfect for snuggling up with a heartwarming favorite Christmas movie like "Miracle on 34th Street" or "Elf" — but for those of us with darker hearts, too much holly jolly movie time can make the cold winter days feel more like "The Shining." REVIEW: Pamela Anderson shines in career defining ‘The Last Showgirl’Thankfully, there's plenty of horror holiday films to choose from currently on streaming. Below are six of our favorite holiday ho
  
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• Thousands of Santas and a few Grinches hit the streets for annual SantaCon bar crawls

  14-12-2024 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Santa Clauses are coming to town.Thousands of Kris Kringles and jolly Old St. Nicks are jamming streets, sidewalks, and bars from Adelaide to Vancouver on Saturday for the annual SantaCon charity pub crawls.In New York City, where temperatures hovered around freezing, the fermented merriment kicked off around 10 a.m. and was slated to stretch into the evening.Santas – along with people dressed as Grinches, elves, or other holiday characters – strolled
  
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• One person dead following shooting on Fort Eisenhower

  14-12-2024 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. (WJBF) — An army installation near Augusta, Georgia went on lockdown Saturday morning after a deadly shooting in on-post housing.Officials say one person was killed at Fort Eisenhower. Their identity won’t be released until the family is notified. Florida woman charged with threatening health insurance company with ‘delay, deny, depose’The shooter is in custody, and officials say it was an isolated incident. The gates reopened around 9:45 a.m., and Fo
  
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• Jamie Foxx reportedly injured in altercation at Beverly Hills restaurant

  14-12-2024 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — Actor and musician Jamie Foxx suffered an injury that required stitches during an altercation at a high-end Beverly Hills restaurant on Friday night, according to reporting from TMZ.Foxx, who turned 57 on Friday, was dining with family at Mr. Chow when patrons at a nearby table hurled rude and vulgar insults to the "In Living Color" and "Ray" star, a witness told TMZ. Holiday horror: 6 scary movies you can stream nowAfter Foxx asked the party to stop, a person at the table alleged
  
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• Teenager accused of killing family at rural Belen home Saturday

  14-12-2024 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is currently investigating a homicide investigation on Camino Escondido in Belen on Saturday. In a post on X, NMSP said four victims are deceased. APD says car thieves are targeting more than just Kias, HyundaisState police said they were alerted of the incident around 3:30 this morning at a home near highway 47 southeast of Belen and it's Rio communities.Police said a 16-year-old, identified as Diego Leyva, was taken into custod
  
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• NMSP investigate quadruple homicide in Belen Saturday

  14-12-2024 21:10 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is currently investigating a homicide investigation on Camino Escondido in Belen on Saturday. In a post on X, NMSP said four victims are deceased. APD says car thieves are targeting more than just Kias, HyundaisOfficials say a 16-year-old is currently in custody. Details are limited but an official news release is forthcoming.
  
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• UNM hires University of Idaho's Eck as head football coach

  14-12-2024 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced Saturday that University of Idaho coach Jason Eck has been hired as the new Lobo football head coach. Eck is a veteran coach with 26 years of experience at the FBS, FCS, and Division II levels.According to a press release, Eck has led the Idaho Vandals to three straight playoff berths in the FCS, including the quarterfinals the past two seasons. In the 22 years before Eck's arrival, the Vandals totaled just two wi
  
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• Obesity rate among US adults fell in 2023 for first time in over a decade: Study

  14-12-2024 19:06 via krqe.com
  
  The obesity rate among U.S. adults fell in 2023 for the first time in over a decade, according to a new study released on Friday. The study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum found that obesity nationwide has dropped from 46 percent in 2022 to 45.6 percent last year. The researchers also discovered that obesity has declined substantially in the South, including among women older adults, ages 66 to 75.“In the U.S overall, obesity was on the decline, led by the South, but i
  
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• Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a US military hospital in Germany after a fall

  14-12-2024 19:00 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hip replacement surgery Saturday at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress.
  Pelosi, 84, “is well on the mend,” said Ian Krager, a spokesman for the California Democrat, in a statement.
  Pelosi thanked the staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the hospital in Luxembourg, where she was also treated, for “their excellent care and kindness.
  
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• Should you open a store credit card for a one-time holiday purchase?

  14-12-2024 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — When checking out during your holiday shopping spree, the clerk may ask, "Would you like to save on today's purchase by signing up for a store credit card?"The offer can be tempting, especially when the sticker shock of the total sets in. So, should you open a store credit card for a one-time purchase? New Mexico residents can now apply for the state’s Clean Car Tax CreditAccording to NerdWallet, the offer is usually better for the issuer than the cardholder. Interest
  
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• Social Security retirement age set to change in 2025

  14-12-2024 17:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Among the changes Social Security recipients will see in 2025 is a higher full retirement age.The number marks the age at which workers become eligible to claim 100 percent of their retirement benefit based on lifetime earnings.
  For years, the full retirement age was 65, but that changed with a law passed by Congress in 1983 to gradually raise that number to match the growing expected lifespan, according to the Social Security Administration. Is Albuquerque a good place to star
  
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• Who voiced the M&M's in this iconic Christmas ad?

  14-12-2024 17:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Christmas is surrounded by traditions. Whether it’s hiding a pickle ornament in your tree, replaying that specific Mariah Carey song on repeat, celebrating Festivus, or some other practice rooted in cultural or societal history, there are any number of traditions you can count on this time of year. Among those is the return of a commercial released nearly three decades ago.Titled "Faint," Red M&M and Yellow M&M are seen walking into a living room to put out r
  
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• Emergency funds: What are they? How much should you have?

  14-12-2024 17:32 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — In life, it's best to expect the unexpected.
  Unfortunately, job losses, vehicles breaking down, and health crises can all be a part of that. To better handle these life events, experts suggest getting an emergency fund, though many people don't have one, according to Bankrate.In its annual report for 2024, Bankrate found that nearly 59% of U.S. adults are uncomfortable with their level of emergency savings. Around 27% of those polled don't have anything saved up at all.Still
  
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• Staying mild and dry this weekend

  14-12-2024 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  Mild weather sticks around through the weekend with lighter winds. A cold front brings a slight cool down to start next week.It's been a breezy to windy afternoon for parts of New Mexico, with some wind gusts over 40 mph at times in parts of the state. Cooler air moved into northwest New Mexico while the rest of the state actually saw warmer temperatures, with parts of southeast New Mexico climbing into the 70s. Winds will die down tonight. With calm winds, clear skies, and dry air, temperatures
  
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• Albuquerque affordable housing complex to get renovated and add additional units

  14-12-2024 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's the latest effort in the Metro to tackle the lack of affordable housing in Bernalillo County; fixing up an already existing affordable housing apartment complex and adding more units. "Housing is of great need and so this provides additional affordable housing for our area," said Marcos Gonzales, Executive Development Officer for Bernalillo County. "Improves the quality of living, and the quality of standards for folks that are living in the units.
  
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• New Mexico Black Leadership Council speaks out after they say racist text messages were sent

  14-12-2024 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's an ugly and disturbing trend that's happening around the country and here in New Mexico. The New Mexico Black Leadership Council said at least two people in Albuquerque, including a council member, have received racist text messages. "It really kind of made me double down on the mission of trying to dispel this stuff," said Marcus Porter, Chief Programs and Policy Officer for NMBLC.Story continues below
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• Lea County commissioners approve $300,000 for Hobbs High School Band

  14-12-2024 06:06 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Lea County commissioners approved $300,000 to go to fund the Hobbs High School Band. According to a press release, the funding will go toward replacing uniforms that are more than 20 years old along with other equipment.New Mexico education departments submit spending plansThe funding was approved unanimously by the five commissioners.
  
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• Jemez Springs celebrates annual 'Lights of Gisewa' event

  14-12-2024 05:39 via krqe.com
  
  JEMEZ SPRINGS (KRQE) – The Village of Jemez Springs and the Pueblo of Jemez celebrated their annual Light is Gisewa on Friday, raising money for the Jemez Historic Site.Story continues below
  Podcast: Tent Rocks National Monument reopens with new fees and new rulesNews: Albuquerque man accused of shooting stepmom asks judge to spend Christmas Eve with familyTrending: Tingley Coliseum undergoes renovations as governor looks to possibly move state fair site Don't Miss: 15-
  
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• Vendors come together to support famillies who survived deadly crash in Rio Rancho

  14-12-2024 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're looking to make a change this weekend you can help raise money for a good cause. Dozens of food trucks are coming together to raise money to support the victims of a devastating head-on collision that occurred last month in Rio Rancho. The tragedy claimed the lives of four members of the Miller and Peredes families. including a father, his two children, and his unborn child. Three people survived the crash including the mother and two younger sons.
  
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• Vendors come together to support families who survived deadly crash in Rio Rancho

  14-12-2024 05:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you're looking to make a change this weekend you can help raise money for a good cause. Dozens of food trucks are coming together to raise money to support the victims of a devastating head-on collision that occurred last month in Rio Rancho. The tragedy claimed the lives of four members of the Miller and Peredes families. including a father, his two children, and his unborn child. Three people survived the crash including the mother and two younger sons.
  
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• VIDEO: Albuquerque police air unit follows man with multiple warrants during dirt bike chase

  14-12-2024 04:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department's Air Support Unit tracked a man with several warrants for more than an hour and a half. Officers said he repeatedly ran from them in the past. In the video, an APD helicopter can be seen following a man driving an off-road dirt bike on public roads back in September. That man was later identified as Albert Gomez.
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• Meow Wolf announces layoffs for 75 employees

  14-12-2024 04:22 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Meow Wolf, the company that created the immersive art exhibit in Santa Fe, is cutting its workforce. The company told KRQE News 13 they are laying off 75 employees, which includes 45 New Mexicans. New Mexico ranchers speak on how new meat inspection act will impact their industryThe Meow Wolf Workers Collective is angry about the decision. The union is requesting the board of directors to hold the CEO and other leadership accountable for putting the company in
  
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• Albuquerque City Council proposes ordinance changes to deal with problem properties

  14-12-2024 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has had a longstanding problem with neglected and boarded-up buildings attracting the wrong crowd. Now, it's trying to rewrite the entire Nuisance Abatement Ordinance with more focus on how they deal with "repeat offenders." "It amends the definition of public nuisance to eliminate the long list of crimes that could constitute a nuisance. Instead, providing that repeat criminal activity, or the repeat ordinance violations will be
  
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• Albuquerque non-profits team up to help the less fortunate prepare for the winter

  14-12-2024 02:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Local non-profits teamed up ahead of the coldest time of the year it is some much needed help from volunteers for some of the most vulnerable in the community living on the streets. Story continues below
  Podcast: Tent Rocks National Monument reopens with new fees and new rulesNews: Albuquerque man accused of shooting stepmom asks judge to spend Christmas Eve with familyTrending: Tingley Coliseum undergoes renovations as governor looks to
  
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• Luke Wysong transfers to Arizona

  14-12-2024 02:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Luke Wysong has found his home for his final season of college football. On Friday, the Wysong posed on social media that he is transferring to the University of Arizona. He had previously entered the transfer portal following the departure of UNM head coach Bronco Mendenhall.The now redshirt senior is coming off his best collegiate season. The wide receiver ended his year with 69 receptions for 840 yards and one touchdown in 11 games. He also returned a pun
  
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• City of Albuquerque suing contractor over asbestos claims at the Gibson Health Hub

  14-12-2024 02:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In April 2023, News 13's Investigative Reporter Larry Barker revealed how crews mishandled asbestos inside of Albuquerque's Gateway Center homeless shelter project, located inside the Gibson Health Hub. Facing a handful of lawsuits, the city is now fighting back with its own lawsuit.Story continues below
  Podcast: Tent Rocks National Monument reopens with new fees and new rulesNews: Albuquerque man accused of shooting stepmom asks judge to spend Christmas Eve
  
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• Mild weather continues into the weekend

  14-12-2024 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  Mild weather sticks around through the weekend with lighter winds. A cold front brings a slight cool down to start next week.
  It's been a breezy to windy afternoon for parts of New Mexico, with some wind gusts over 40 mph at times in parts of the state. Cooler air moved into northwest New Mexico while the rest of the state actually saw warmer temperatures, with parts of southeast New Mexico climbing into the 70s. Winds will die down tonight. With calm winds, clear skies, and dry air, temperature
  
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• New Mexico ranchers speak on how new meat inspection act will impact their industry

  14-12-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Lawmakers and the governor made it a priority last session to pass a bill to help more New Mexico livestock be processed and inspected in the state. Now, months since it took effect, is the change helping?“This bill is designed for you to be able to call up one of your farmer or rancher friends and say, ‘hey I need some beef,’” said Bronson Corn with the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association.Story continues below
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• Krispy Kreme offering green doughnuts for 2 days only

  14-12-2024 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — The Grinch is spreading more mischief than holiday cheer this year at Krispy Kreme after deciding to add his own twist to the chain’s iconic glazed donuts. The doughnut chain announced that Grinch Green doughnuts would be available at participating shops while supplies last.Customers can only receive their green doughnuts when they shop in-store on Friday and Saturday. REVIEW: Pamela Anderson shines in career defining ‘The Last Showgirl’The chain also has a limit
  
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• Warren on RFK Jr. pick: 'Say goodbye to your smile and say hello to polio'

  14-12-2024 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sounded the alarm over anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect's Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)."Say goodbye to your smile and say hello to polio — that's what's on the horizon if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes the Secretary of Health and Human Services," Warren wrote in a post on social platform X Friday, along with a video message."You know, I would laugh if it weren't so scary,
  
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• $5 cap on overdrafts finalized by Biden Administration: Will it actually happen?

  14-12-2024 00:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - A new federal rule would cap overdraft fees at $5 beginning late next year. That would be a big drop from the 2023 average of $26, but the policy still faces legal and potential political challenges.The new rule was released Thursday by federal regulators and is part of President Joe Biden’s campaign against junk fees, which include everything from late fees and overdraft fees to hidden charges on concert tickets.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offe
  
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• Trump says GOP will push to eliminate daylight saving time

  14-12-2024 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – President-elect Trump on Friday said Republicans would push to eliminate daylight saving time, calling it "inconvenient" and "costly.""The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t! Daylight Saving Time is inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation," Trump posted on Truth Social.Lawmakers have for years introduced bills to make daylight saving time permanent, but the legislation
  
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