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• Las Cruces man found guilty of murdering mother

  18-12-2024 23:50 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KTSM) – A 29-year-old Las Cruces man accused of killing his mother and fleeing the state has been found guilty of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence, the State of New Mexico Office of the Third Judicial District Attorney said on Wednesday, Dec. 18.Story continues below
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• 'Kept losing altitude': Witnesses describe moment plane crashed near Honolulu airport, killing 2

  18-12-2024 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  Editor's note: The above video contains footage of a deadly plane crash as taken by a driver near the Honolulu International Airport.
  HONOLULU (KHON) – Two people aboard a training flight with Kamaka Air have died after their aircraft crashed into an abandoned building near the Honolulu International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, the Department of Transportation has confirmed.The Hawaii DOT, as well as the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board, are in
  
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• 184-foot floating Christmas tree collapses, killing man in Brazil

  18-12-2024 23:43 via krqe.com
  
  MARICÁ, Brazil (KTLA) — A 21-year-old man was killed when a 184-foot floating Christmas tree collapsed in Brazil earlier this week. The incident occurred on Monday in the city of Maricá, which is located roughly 25 miles east of Rio de Janeiro. In the video — seen at the top of this story — captured by local photographer Adriano Marcal, the tree can be seen floating in the water as dark clouds zip by overhead.Story continues below
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• Frito-Lay chip recall: Here's what to know

  18-12-2024 23:40 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) - Frito-Lay has issued a recall on certain bags of their Lay’s Classic Potato Chips.According to the alert shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall applies to a "limited number" of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may contain an undeclared milk allergen. Holiday horror: 6 scary movies you can stream nowThe company says it learned about the issue from a consumer.Frito-Lay Issues Limited Recall on Undeclared Milk in Lay’s Classic Potato Chip
  
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• Valencia County Sheriff's Office investigating double homicide

  18-12-2024 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Valencia County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double homicide on Wednesday.
  Deputies first responded to a call around 12:13 p.m. about a person who had been shot in the chest at the intersection of S. El Cerro Loop and Inspiration Drive. When deputies arrived, they found a 61-year-old man from Los Lunas had been shot. He was taken to the hospital in Albuquerque and died.Story continues below
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• US stocks fall sharply, Dow loses 1,100 points after the Fed hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025

  18-12-2024 23:13 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumbled to one of their worst days of the year after the Federal Reserve hinted Wednesday it may deliver fewer shots of adrenaline for the U.S. economy in 2025 than earlier thought.The S&P 500 fell 2.9%, just shy of its biggest loss for the year from the summer, to pull further from its all-time high set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1,123 points, or 2.6%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 3.6%.The Fed said Wedn
  
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• 'Murder hornets' eradicated from US, officials announce

  18-12-2024 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – It’s official: The northern giant hornet — colloquially known as a “murder hornet” — has been eradicated from the United States, according to federal officials.The state of Washington has not had any confirmed detections of the world’s largest hornet for three years. State and federal agencies announced the accomplishment on Wednesday.“We’re pleased to announce the eradication of the northern giant hornet in Washington
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for having sexual contact with 12-year-old girl

  18-12-2024 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man, who admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old, will spend the rest of the decade in prison. Angelo Garcia pled guilty to criminal sexual contact of a minor back in July. He also admitted to giving the young girl drugs while committing sexual acts over the course of a year from 2022 to 2023.Albuquerque police seek information on pair accused in deadly stabbingGarcia had twelve charges dismissed as part of his plea de
  
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• Albuquerque police searching for suspect in deadly crash

  18-12-2024 22:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police need your help to find a man wanted for a deadly hit and run earlier this year. Investigators believe Jose Jurado-Corral was speeding in his pickup in back in July when he hit and killed a pedestrian at Central and Española.Albuquerque police seek information on pair accused in deadly stabbingAccording to a criminal complaint, police identified him as a suspect after a surveillance camera captured his truck's license plate number. A
  
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• NCAA president says there are 'less than 10' transgender athletes in college sports 

  18-12-2024 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — NCAA President Charlie Baker told a Senate panel that there are fewer than 10 transgender athletes he is aware of who currently compete in college sports, pouring cold water on an issue Republicans have said is a nationwide problem and one that is increasingly fraught territory for Democrats. "How many athletes are there in the U.S. in NCAA schools?” Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) asked Baker during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday on federal regulations arou
  
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• Frontier Airlines offers $299 all-you-can-fly 'Go Wild' annual pass

  18-12-2024 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – Frontier Airlines has introduced its "GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass" for a limited two-day promotional period, offering customers unlimited travel for just $299. The sale, however, is only valid through Wednesday.The pass is valid for flights between May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. Passengers can book domestic flights as late as the day before departure and international flights up to 10 days in advance.According to Frontier, passholders will be able to fly to any of its
  
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• Charlotte Hornets apologize after PS5 taken from 13-year-old during on-court giveaway

  18-12-2024 21:21 via krqe.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — What was supposed to be a festive "skit" during the Charlotte Hornets game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday ended up earning the Hornets ‘Grinch’-like jeers on social media.A post on X that had reached over 3.4 million views by Tuesday night shows a young fan being gifted a PlayStation 5 by the Hornets mascot Hugo, who was dressed in a Santa Claus costume. However, Adam Turner, who goes by @StanUsmnt on X, explains that once the cameras were off
  
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• Ring in the New Year with family friendly events across Albuquerque

  18-12-2024 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Families looking for New Year's Eve fun before the sun goes down, the City of Albuquerque has you covered. The Department of Arts & Culture's New Year's Eve Before Dark will have free admission to the Albuquerque Museum and Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum on December 31.
  The event is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Science Girl (Melissa Alderete) will also be there.
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• Suspect shot, killed in La Luz family home break-in

  18-12-2024 20:51 via krqe.com
  
  OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A La Luz man is dead after breaking into a home on Appler Road Saturday night. According to the New Mexico State Police, the 39-year-old homeowner shot and killed 45-year-old Lucas Eli Moore after Moore broke into the house where three young children were sleeping.The break-in occurred at around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday night. The investigation indicates that the homeowner, his 38-year-old wife, and three children were in the home when Moore began banging on t
  
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• Warm start to winter

  18-12-2024 20:32 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front moved through New Mexico last night leaving temperatures cooler today compared to yesterday. But these cooler temperatures will not be sticking around for long.
  A ridge of high pressure will move over New Mexico tomorrow and last through Saturday. This ridge will help keep the dry air over the state in place. The ridge will also serve to increase temperatures throughout the weekend.
  Saturday and Sunday will be the warmest days due to downsloping. Over the weekend, locally breezy con
  
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• Crews work to repair water main break in Rio Rancho

  18-12-2024 20:26 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Rio Rancho is reporting a water main break in the area of NM 528 and High Resort Blvd. Officials say that nearby homes and businesses may experience low to no water pressure.
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• Mexico tightens bonds with immigrant community in US

  18-12-2024 19:57 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The government of Mexico is strengthening bonds with its citizens in the United States, pledging to assist them at a time immigrant communities could be coming under increased scrutiny here.During her Wednesday video news conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardoaddressed dozens of immigrant leaders from across the southwestern United States who gathered inside the El Paso Philanthropy Theatre.Rising US-Mexico tension a game of optics, anal
  
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• Alleged would-be Trump assassin faces new charge in accident that nearly killed child: Florida authorities

  18-12-2024 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The state of Florida has charged Ryan Wesley Routh — the man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Trump at one of his Florida golf courses — with attempted felony murder in connection with a traffic accident that occurred while he was fleeing police, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced Wednesday.Moody said law enforcement obtained an arrest warrant from a judge in Martin County, Florida, on Wednesday morning as a result of the state's in
  
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• Louisiana patient has first severe bird flu case in US: health officials

  18-12-2024 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  BATON ROUGE, La. (WVLA) — A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.The Louisiana Department of Health first reported the case of bird flu, H5N1, on Friday, saying a resident from the southwestern portion of the state had been hospitalized after exposure to sick and dead birds suspected of having the virus.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday that this is the first severe illness among hu
  
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• Young Americans richer than ever, sense ‘economic fragility’: Report

  18-12-2024 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Americans under the age of 40 now have more money than ever, but have a sense of “economic fragility,” a new report by the Treasury Department found.Research released by the department Wednesday found that the median wealth for Americans 25-29 grew to more than $80,000 in 2022. It’s a more than $50,000 increase from 2010.The report found that household balance sheets for younger Americans was stagnated for years and didn’t recover after the 2008 recession. Af
  
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• Video: Stolen ambulance collides with police car in Tennessee

  18-12-2024 19:38 via krqe.com
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) —An ambulance reported stolen from a hospital in the Memphis, Tennessee, area hit a squad car early Wednesday morning following a police chase.Officers said they were called to Methodist South Hospital regarding a stolen Parrord Medical Ambulance truck just before 4:50 a.m.The EMT driver told police she was at the hospital helping a patient into a wheelchair from off the stretcher. But when she went back outside, she saw that the ambulance was missing from the entranc
  
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• 'Let's get this over with': Convicted murderer is put to death in Indiana's 1st execution in 15 years

  18-12-2024 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man convicted of killing four people including his brother and his sister’s fiancé decades ago was put to death early Wednesday, marking the state’s first execution in 15 years.Joseph Corcoran, 49, was pronounced dead at 12:44 a.m. CST at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana, the Indiana Department of Correction said in a statement. Corcoran was scheduled to be executed with the powerful sedative pentobarbital
  
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• US Postal Service warns of 'smishing,' other holiday scams: What to know

  18-12-2024 19:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The U.S. Postal Service is warning of “smishing” and other scams this year as millions of Americans prepare to celebrate various holidays.“While the holiday season offers merriment, joy, and togetherness, fraudsters and their scams can dim the season,” The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the Postal Service’s federal law enforcement arm, said on a webpage about holiday scams on their website.“The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is dedi
  
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• This New Mexico restaurant made Yelp's list of best Chinese restaurants in the U.S.

  18-12-2024 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Chinese food is made to share, especially during the holiday season. When the temperature drops each year, family and friends flock to this popular world cuisine's flavorful, warm dishes. Yelp recently released a list of the top 100 Chinese restaurants in the U.S. in 2024, and one New Mexican spot was featured.Story continues below
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• Supreme Court takes up challenge to TikTok ban

  18-12-2024 17:38 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Supreme Court announced it will take up whether a law that could ban TikTok nationwide violates the First Amendment, setting the stage for a fast-paced, high-stakes battle over free speech. In an order issued Wednesday, the court said it will hold oral arguments on Jan. 10 on the video-sharing platform’s bid to invalidate the law requiring them to divest from their Chinese parent company or face a ban. The move comes after TikTok filed an emergency app
  
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• Scientists find 'forever chemicals' lurking in certain smartwatch wristbands

  18-12-2024 17:07 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Certain pricier styles of smartwatch wristband may not just be helping Americans stay fit — they may be exposing unsuspecting wearers to a hefty dose of "forever chemicals," a new study has found.More expensive wristbands made from fluorinated synthetic rubber tend to contain high amounts of one such compound, called perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), according to research, published Wednesday in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.“This discovery stands out
  
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• Paxton files motion to block auction of border wall materials

  18-12-2024 16:51 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion Tuesday to stop the sale of pieces of the border wall.
  Paxton said in a press release that he took action "following reports that the Biden Administration is illegally selling segments of the border wall at the United States-Mexico border."
  Paxton's motion claims the sale of border wall pieces violates a May 2024 federal court order that ruled the Biden Administration must continue border wall construction using roughly $1.4 billi
  
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• Humble's Holiday Market showcases local goods and supports charities

  18-12-2024 16:50 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Every December, Humble Coffee gives Albuquerque residents the opportunity the chance to shop locally while raising money for local charities. This year's Humble Holiday Market is December 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  The outdoor market includes a lineup of over 100 artisans, makers, food trucks, music, and more. This is the last big local market before the holiday weekend.
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• Trump: Canada becoming 51st state 'great idea'

  18-12-2024 16:40 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - President-elect Trump questioned Canada early Wednesday, asking why the U.S. provides its northern neighbor with subsidies, and suggesting that it should become the 51st state.“No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year? Makes no sense!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State."“They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea," he added. "51st State!!!&
  
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• Albuquerque Coin Club explores the world of Christmas coins

  18-12-2024 16:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are many different types of novelty coins. The Albuquerque Coin Club talked about everything you need to know about Christmas coins.
  Every year mints from around the world produce a special coin to celebrate the Christmas holiday. While these coins have denominations matching that country's currency, they are typically made from precious metals and are worth much more than the denomination on the coin.
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• NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, already stuck in space, are hit with new delay

  18-12-2024 16:32 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The two NASA astronauts stuck in space after Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft experienced issues earlier this year have been hit with a new delay.Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the crew of the first manned Boeing Starliner launch in early June, were initially meant to spend only about eight days in space. But concerns over the spacecraft's helium leaks and thrusters prompted NASA delay their return from the International Space Station (ISS).Could a powerful sol
  
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• Over 500,000 winter tires recalled due to poor traction in snow

  18-12-2024 16:30 via krqe.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — A tire company that sells winter tires has issued a recall for more than 540,000 of its snow tires, which do not comply with North American standards due to lack of proper traction on snow.Prinx Chengshan Tire North America (PCTNA) issued the recall, affecting over 100 sizes of both Fortune Tormenta and Prinx HiCountry tires with three-peak mountain snowflake symbols on the sidewalls.Everything you need to winterize your homeAccording to the recall, the tires were produced be
  
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• NMDOT and DPS receive $7.5M to improve road safety in state

  18-12-2024 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  The New Mexico Department of Transportation is receiving millions of dollars to support the state's effort to reduce traffic-related deaths. NMDOT and the Department of Public Safety are getting $7.5 million from the National Highway Transportation Safety Association to fund the state's Target Zero program.
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Rio Rancho SWAT, Attack in resturant, Cool temperatures, Taft Middle School, Lobo flu shots

  18-12-2024 14:25 via krqe.com
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Rio Rancho SWAT, Attack in restaurant, Cool temperatures, Taft Middle School, Lobo flu shots

  18-12-2024 14:25 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top StoriesWoman accused of killing girlfriend arrested in Chaves CountyRoswell Museum discusses cleanup after devastating floodingOffer sheets for UNM athletic director, football coach revealedWhy one farmer’s Chimayo green chile is gaining fame in the final frontierTax brackets and more are changing in 2024, 2025: What to know
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• Developing architecture for economic growth

  18-12-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The CNM Kathie Winograd Student Success Center, the Albuquerque Convention Center, the Bernalillo County Building @ Alvarado Square, and the MaxQ development project all have one thing in common: Dekker.KRQE News 13’s Chad Brummett sat down with the Founding Principal of the architecture and design firm, Dale Dekker, to talk about the progress of the southeast Albuquerque development project, ideas for bringing economic opportunities to New Mexico, and what i
  
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• Albuquerque police seek information on pair accused in deadly stabbing

  18-12-2024 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police are now offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of two suspects wanted in connection to a murder.
  Detectives are asking for help locating Christian Jesus Morillo Del Pozo and Mardory's Coromoto Valles-Ochoa. According to the Albuquerque Police Department, they are wanted in connection to a homicide that happened in July at an apartment complex on Indian School and University.
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• Rio Rancho PD: Suspect in custody after shooting several hundred rounds of ammunition

  18-12-2024 13:21 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) - According to Rio Rancho Police, a suspect is in custody after shooting several hundred rounds of ammunition Wednesday morning.
  Southbound NM 528 (Pat D'Arco Highway) has been reopened, however, northbound NM 528 will be closed until equipment and evidence can be removed. Right now Sabana Grande is still closed from NM 528 to Rincon de Romos Dr.
  No other information has been released at this time.
  
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• Part of NM 528 closed due to active SWAT scene in Rio Rancho

  18-12-2024 13:21 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) - NM 528 (Pat D'Arco Highway) is shut down in both directions between Sabana Grande & Leon Grande in Rio Rancho due to police activity Wednesday morning.
  According to police, they are dealing with an armed subject. Information is limited at this time, but Rio Rancho Police have surrounded a home near NM 528, north of Southern Blvd.
  Police say crisis negotiators and the SWAT teams are on the scene.
  Neighbors in the area told KRQE News 13 that shots were first hear
  
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• Man in custody after firing 'several hundred rounds of ammunition' in Rio Rancho

  18-12-2024 13:21 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) - According to Rio Rancho Police, a suspect is in custody after shooting several hundred rounds of ammunition Wednesday morning.Rio Rancho Police say around 11 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the area of Sabana Grande Ave. and NM 528 (Pat D'Arco Highway) regarding gunshots being fired. Police say when they arrived at the scene they heard "a significant amount of gunfire from different weapons being shot, perceivably in their direction."
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• GOP report recommends Liz Cheney be criminally investigated over Jan. 6 work

  18-12-2024 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - Republicans released a report Tuesday reviewing the “failures and politicization” of the now-disbanded House Jan. 6 committee, capping their investigation by recommending a criminal investigation into former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.).The 128-page interim report forwards many of the claims circulated by the GOP since the committee was organized, complaining the Jan. 6 select committee was improperly constituted and unfairly pinned blame on President-elect Trump.&
  
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• Trump names Herschel Walker as ambassador to Bahamas

  18-12-2024 12:59 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - President-elect Trump said Tuesday he would nominate former NFL player and one-time Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as his ambassador to the Bahamas."Herschel has spent decades serving as an Ambassador to our Nation’s youth, our men and women in the Military, and athletes at home and abroad," Trump posted on Truth Social.Trump noted Walker previously served as a co-chair for the White House's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition during his first term.
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• No big winner: Mega Millions jackpot grows to $825 million

  18-12-2024 12:59 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The Mega Millions jackpot is still growing.No one won big Tuesday night, with the grand prize growing to $825 million ($382.2 million if you take the cash option). A Match 5 plus Megaplier winner was drawn in North Carolina. Match 5 winners were drawn in California (2), Louisiana and Oklahoma.The current jackpot has been brewing since September when a ticket sold in Texas landed an $800 million jackpot, the seventh-largest payout in the game’s history.The last time a mass
  
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• Coolest day of week but still dry across New Mexico

  18-12-2024 12:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Northeasterly gusty winds are bringing colder air from the Northeast Highlands to the Pecos River Valley this morning with below-freezing temperatures for the northern two-thirds of the region with mostly clear skies and dry air. Bitterly cold air is once again present in the San Luis Valley to the Enchanted Circle as air temperatures are in the single digits to low teens for some areas, while most areas are experiencing air temperatures in the teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, and
  
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• Coolest day of week but still dry

  18-12-2024 12:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Northeasterly gusty winds are bringing colder air from The Northeast Highlands to The Pecos River Valley this morning with below-freezing temperatures for the northern two-thirds of the region with mostly clear skies and dry air. Bitterly cold air is once again present in the San Luis Valley to the Enchanted Circle as air temperatures are in the single digits to low teens for some areas, while most areas are experiencing air temperatures in the teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, and
  
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• Roswell Museum discusses cleanup after devastating flooding

  18-12-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – There is still a long road of recovery ahead for the Roswell Museum
  which was hit hard by flooding that devastated the area in October. When you walk inside the museum, you'll find exposed adobe, damaged walls, and empty galleries, signs of what up to six feet of water left behind after flooding the building.Story continues below
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• Dry and mild weather continue through the week

  18-12-2024 05:28 via krqe.com
  
  It was another mild day across New Mexico as temperatures climbed above seasonal averages for many locations. Cloud coverage has been abundant across central and northern New Mexico as well. These clouds will slowly move out as we head overnight.A backdoor cold front will be moving through eastern and central New Mexico tonight. Wind gusts will slightly pick up along the edge of the front. The front will dissipate by Wednesday morning. It will bring slightly cooler temperatures to eastern and ce
  
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• Woman accused of killing girlfriend arrested in Chaves County

  18-12-2024 05:02 via krqe.com
  
  CHAVES COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Police say 21-year-old Alexis Saenz is behind bars Tuesday night after police say she removed her ankle monitor and failed to show up for court over two months ago.Saenz is accused of killing her 19-year-old girlfriend with her car last year.Man accused of deadly shooting at mobile home park in AlamogordoSaenz and her girlfriend, Adeja Baca, were involved in a domestic dispute while inside the car. When Baca tried to leave, police say Saenz floored on the
  
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• Offer sheets for UNM athletic director, football coach revealed

  18-12-2024 04:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico has revealed the compensation it will be giving out for both its new athletic director and football coach. Here is a look at their respective memorandums of understanding.Story continues below
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• UNM introduces Jason Eck as head football coach

  18-12-2024 03:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Jason Eck to the Lobo family on Tuesday morning. The new head coach of the football program held his introductory press conference and said that he plans to build a program at New Mexico where he'll stay for the foreseeable future.Story continues below
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