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• Homeless man charged with aggravated battery after attacking other with bat

  27-12-2024 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KTSM) – A 46-year-old homeless man has been charged with aggravated battery after he attacked another man with a baseball bat on Tuesday, Dec. 24 in Alamogordo, according to court documents obtained by KTSM on Friday, Dec. 27.Story continues below
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• Baja to lease warehouse space to house deported migrants

  27-12-2024 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Mexico's federal government and the state of Baja California announced this week that they will open six new shelters in Tijuana to accommodate deported migrants from the United States.Initially, plans called for using sports complexes around the city to house the migrants, but according to Arnulfo Guerrero León, Tijuana's City Manager, they are now going to lease warehouse space instead.Guerrero León told Tijuana's El Sol Newspaper, they will have enou
  
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• 3 million 'knockoff' household products and electronics made in Asia confiscated in Baja

  27-12-2024 22:56 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- A sting operation conducted by the Mexican federal government in Ensenada, about 60 miles south of the border, resulted in the confiscation of three million Asian-made items earlier this week.Mexican officials are calling it a record haul of 'contraband' products ranging from perfumes to toys to electronics to cleaning materials.They say it's the "biggest strike against pirated items" ever taken.It's all part of Operación Limpieza, or Operation Cleaning, recen
  
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• Illinois man mistakes sister-in-law for intruder, fatally shoots her on Christmas: docs

  27-12-2024 21:55 via krqe.com
  
  SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (WGN) — An Illinois woman was shot and killed by her brother-in-law who mistook her for an intruder on Christmas morning, according to court documents.Daniel Garcia, 52, is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter after police responded at around 7:20 a.m. to the 1800 block of Carlisle Court on the report of a person shot.At the scene, officers located Kellie Barnett, 50, of New Lenox, with a gunshot wound to her torso. She was pronounced dead at St. Alexius Medical Cen
  
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• Bird flu virus in Louisiana patient likely mutated to be more transmissible, CDC says

  27-12-2024 21:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – A genetic analysis of viral samples from a patient in Louisiana hospitalized with the first severe case of bird flu showed mutations that may result in the virus becoming more transmissible among humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency, in its latest update released Thursday, said the mutations were not found in samples taken from wild birds, suggesting the virus changed over the course of the patient’s infectio
  
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• TikTok: What do polls say Americans think of it?

  27-12-2024 21:45 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Supreme Court Justices next year are set to consider whether a law banning TikTok in the United States unless parent company ByteDance divests from it violates the First Amendment.Oral arguments over the legislation will be held on Jan. 10, NewsNation partner The Hill reports.While it has been a controversial political topic, TikTok remains popular, especially among younger generations, Pew Research Center found. The organization has done several polls on Americans' att
  
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• Another unticketed passenger attempts to stow away on a Delta flight

  27-12-2024 21:44 via krqe.com
  
  In the thick of holiday travel, another unticketed passenger attempted to stow away on a Delta Air Lines flight.The stowaway, who has not been identified by name, boarded a flight from Seattle to Honolulu on Christmas Eve. Atlanta-based Delta said that the unticketed passenger was discovered while the plane was taxing for departure.Per protocol, the aircraft returned to the gate to remove the unticketed passenger — and law enforcement later apprehended them, t
  
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• The top 10 box office hits of 2024

  27-12-2024 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  (KLAS) - At the theater, 2024 was packed with high-profile sequels and spin-offs. Remarkably, the top box office results were largely devoid of comic book films, save for one notable exception. Disney’s Marvel Studios scaled back significantly, releasing just one tentpole movie, while DC remained in a holding pattern as fans eagerly awaited James Gunn’s Superman to kick off the revamped DC Universe in 2025.In the absence of superhero dominance, animated features and long-awaited sequ
  
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• Suspects accused of killing teen at laundromat plead not guilty

  27-12-2024 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A couple accused of killing a teenager after they got into a fight at a laundromat pleaded not guilty Friday morning.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque police officer charged with DWI, placed on administrative leave

  27-12-2024 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An officer with the Albuquerque Police Department was placed on administrative leave after he was pulled over and charged with driving under the influence on Thursday night.Albuquerque Youtuber documents abandoned areas in the cityOfficer Truitt Bushnell was arrested just before midnight after Bernalillo County Sheriff's Deputies caught him going 80 mph in a 45 mph zone. Bushnell was arrested on a charge of DWI following an investigation. Bushnell was placed
  
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• Albuquerque officer charged with DWI, adds to string of officer arrests from this past year

  27-12-2024 20:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Just one day after Christmas, an Albuquerque Police Department (APD) was pulled over by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Officer (BCSO) for speeding, and is suspected of driving drunk.This is just the latest in a string of law enforcement officers in the metro accused of DWI this year.
  "DWI is a complete preventable crime. I work with Mothers Against Drunk Driving all the time; It's very sad when someone in law enforcement, we are held to a higher standard an
  
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• Chances for rain and snow with a warmer weekend ahead

  27-12-2024 20:36 via krqe.com
  
  A change in the flow of the jet stream over New Mexico will be bringing precipitation chances later this evening. Another chance in the flow over the weekend will lead to warmer temperatures.
  Northwesterly flow is increasing over New Mexico this afternoon. This flow will bring snow and rain chances to the state. Upwards of 6 inches of snow is possible in the northern mountains tonight though the early morning tomorrow. Due to this anticipated snow, the National Weather Service has issued a Winte
  
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• Rio Rancho woman accused of killing her wife

  27-12-2024 20:17 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Rio Rancho woman is in custody after being accused of shooting and killing her wife.Gallup Municipal Airport expands commercial flights to Las Vegas, NevadaAuthorities were called to the area of Willow Creek Rd. and Animas Ct. just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday to reports of shots being fired. When they arrived, they found a woman witha gunshot wound to her torso. The victim was transported to the hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Police ar
  
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• Santa Fe County Clerk appointed to national committee on election security

  27-12-2024 20:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A local official from New Mexico is now being appointed to a national organization, focusing on election security.State releases annual report on organized crime in New MexicoSanta Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark has been appointed to the executive committee for the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center. The committee is made up of 12 leaders from across the country, supporting the cyber security needs of election offices throughout
  
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• New Mexico artist completes rock project at NMSU golf course

  27-12-2024 19:40 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A New Mexico artist is figuring out her next move after completing a nearly two-year long project in Las Cruces. Artist Kathy Morrow says her rock art piece originally began at a nearby dam.
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• Judge scolds Jay-Z's lawyer over 'attacks' on rape accuser's attorney

  27-12-2024 19:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a judge ruled Thursday.In her written order, Judge Analisa Torres also chastised the lawyer representing Jay-Z for what she described as his combative motions and “inflammatory language” against the plaintiff's lawyer, calling them inappropriate. Yale to offer a course on Beyoncé and h
  
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• Onion-wielding man disrupts Christmas church services, pours whiskey into holy water: deputies

  27-12-2024 19:30 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA) — A Maryland man was arrested and charged with several offenses stemming from disruptions at two Catholic churches on Christmas Eve, including one disruption in which he was accused of pouring liquor into a container of holy water.The man, identified as a 56-year-old from St. Mary's County, had first visited the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, Maryland, during a religious service on Tuesday evening, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. There, he "approached th
  
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• Fox News hosts Sean Hannity, Ainsley Earhardt announce engagement

  27-12-2024 19:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt have announced that they share more than just an employer in Fox News: The two hosts are now engaged.The cable news couple had been in a long-distance relationship, as Earhardt resides in New York City, while Hannity, who has been with the network since it launched in 1996, lives in Florida. "We are overjoyed and so thankful to our families for all of their love and support during this wonderful time in our lives," the couple said in a st
  
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• Who did music lovers listen to the most in 2024? The answer is not all that surprising...

  27-12-2024 19:17 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Spotify released its highly anticipated "Spotify Wrapped" for 2024, recapping the year in music and revealing trends not just for each individual user but for the world over.
  And what were music listeners listening to this year? A lot of Taylor Swift.What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2025?The decorated pop star topped the charts not just in the United States but globally for the second year in a row with 26.6 billion song streams - a half-billion increase fr
  
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• $1.15B Mega Millions jackpot: Which states would have the largest payout?

  27-12-2024 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The current Mega Millions jackpot is rolling on after no ticket was able to match the winning numbers drawn on Christmas Eve.
  It now sits at an estimated $1.15 billion, with a cash option of $516.1 million, making it the fifth-largest Mega Millions jackpot on record. A $1.128 billion prize won in New Jersey earlier this year previously held that spot. Are lottery jackpots that surpass $1 billion the new normal?With its latest growth, the jackpot has become the ninth-largest acr
  
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• Storehouse New Mexico partners to fight holiday hunger

  27-12-2024 19:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This holiday season Sandia Area Credit Union has been teaming up with Storehouse New Mexico. Their goal is to raise enough money to provide one million meals to local families. This is all part of their F.A.C.E. the Hunger Holiday Challenge.
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• Man indicted in burning death of woman inside New York City subway train: prosecutors

  27-12-2024 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train has been indicted on state charges, a prosecutor said on Friday, as authorities continue working to confirm the victim's identity.The indictment comes days after Sebastian Zapeta’s arrest and subsequent police questioning, in which authorities say he claimed not to know what had happened but identified himself in photos and surveillance video showing the fire being lit.Zapeta&rsq
  
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• Former NCAA quarterback Tommy Lazzaro dies in 'tragic' accident at US Air Force base

  27-12-2024 18:55 via krqe.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Tommy Lazzaro, an Army sergeant and former quarterback for the Central Michigan Chippewas, has died following an accident at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. He was 27.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the deadly incident happened on Sunday. Task and Purpose, a publication focused on the U.S. military, reported that Lazzaro was struck by a stray bullet fired by a hunter while driving to a friend who requested his help with their own veh
  
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• Ex-NFL player has California rape conviction overturned due to racial bias

  27-12-2024 18:52 via krqe.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Former NFL defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield's rape conviction was overturned by an appellate court on Thursday, court documents show.The 54-year-old played in the NFL from 1993-2003, spending seven of those seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, three with Washington, and one with the Oakland Raiders. His impressive list of accolades includes an NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, an NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, and a Super Bowl title.Stubblefield was
  
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• Los Angeles building from famous rock album cover goes up in flames

  27-12-2024 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — It took over 100 firefighters more than an hour and a half to contain a fire at a historic downtown Los Angeles building in an incident that officials declared a "Major Emergency."The blaze at 1246 S. Hope St. was reported shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday. Aerial footage from Nexstar's KTLA showed intense flames and heavy smoke billowing into the sky.The fire drew a response from 17 fire companies, the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a news alert, before later addin
  
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• Most blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death: poll

  27-12-2024 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger, according to a new poll.In the survey from NORC at the University of Chicago, about 8 in 10 U.S. adults said the person who committed the killing has “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility for the Dec. 4 shooting of Brian
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: NM crime commission, Anti-hazing law, Mild and breezy, Film studio, Metro Youtuber

  27-12-2024 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  Gallup Municipal Airport expands commercial flights to Las Vegas, NevadaSuspect in Albuquerque armed robbery case will be held behind bars until trialSanta Fe man charged with aggravated burglaryWhat’s happening around New Mexico December 27-January 2Take a Ride on Us program offering rides for New Year’s celebrations‘Family dispute’ at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people shot, 1 stabbed
  Friday's Five Facts[1] State releases annual report on organized cri
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico December 27-January 2

  27-12-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from December 27-January 2.Albuquerque
  December 27 Holiday Fundraiser & Open Mic – An open mic for all, plus a fundraising silent auction and several surprises in store at the Ancora Cafe and Bakery. The event starts at 7 p.m.December 27-28 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12.December 27-29 Winter Wonderland 2024 – Step int
  
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• Light rain/snow chances and a warmer afternoon

  27-12-2024 13:41 via krqe.com
  
  After another chilly start to the day, New Mexico will continue its warming trend this afternoon. Rain/snow chances return this afternoon.
  Northwesterly flow is increasing over New Mexico this afternoon. This flow will be bringing more precipitation to the state this evening. The northern mountains are expecting upwards of 6 inches off snow. This will add to the 3 inches of snow the mountains saw on Christmas. Along with the snow, the northwesterly flow will be bringing light rain to parts of Ne
  
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• Albuquerque Youtuber documents abandoned areas in the city

  27-12-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is gaining more and more followers for his YouTube channel documenting his explorations. The videos are filmed in abandoned tunnels and the International District.The surroundings of concrete, echos, graffiti, and darkness are part of an Albuquerque youtuber's daily routine. His username is Buggs Photography and the man behind the camera is Alejandro Marentes. "That has always attracted me, and I love doing you know call it urban expl
  
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• Light snow returns to northern New Mexico Friday

  27-12-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Another round of spotty rain and snow showers will move through northern New Mexico Friday. Much warmer weather returns this weekend.A band of light rain and snow is moving east across New Mexico Thursday afternoon. This is part of a cold front that is leaving temperatures cooler today across the western half of the state. This will continue to bring in spotty showers and higher elevation snow into eastern New Mexico through Thursday evening. Skies will clear overnight bringing cold temperatures
  
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• State releases annual report on organized crime in New Mexico

  27-12-2024 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A year and a half since its revival, the state commission tasked with tackling organized crime is sharing its successes of the year and what it needs to make a bigger impact.In May 2023, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham revived the state's Organized Crime Commission and tapped Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman to head it.Story continues below
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• Lobo football announces six transfer additions

  27-12-2024 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The first wave of incoming players from the transfer portal is now here for the Lobo football team. On Thursday, six players were announced. Five of those players followed head coach Jason Eck from Idaho.Jaxton Eck - LB, Idaho
  First-team all Big Sky134 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 INT, 1 PBU in 2024
  Jack Layne - QB, Idaho
  1,472 yards and 14 touchdowns in only seven appearances in 2024
  Deshaun Buchanan - RB, Idaho
  567 yards, 5 TD in 2024Averaged 7.2 yards per carry
  Ab
  
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• Spotty snow showers return to northern New Mexico Friday

  27-12-2024 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  Another round of spotty rain and snow showers will move through northern New Mexico Friday. Much warmer weather returns this weekend.
  A band of light rain and snow is moving east across New Mexico Thursday afternoon. This is part of a cold front that is leaving temperatures cooler today across the western half of the state. This will continue to bring in spotty showers and higher elevation snow into eastern New Mexico through Thursday evening. Skies will clear overnight bringing cold temperature
  
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• Mesa Film Studio one step closer to development near Double Eagle II Airport

  27-12-2024 01:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The development of a film studio near the Double Eagle II Airport is one step closer to becoming a reality. The developer cleared a major hurdle last week with the City of Albuquerque: Mesa Film Studio just got approval from the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) for their site plan."We selected the site out at Double Eagle II a little more than a year ago," said Manny Manriquez, deputy director of Innovation and Cultural Development for the Aviation De
  
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• Gallup Municipal Airport expands commercial flights to Las Vegas, Nevada

  27-12-2024 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Gallup is expanding transportation options by offering more direct flights to and from major cities.Since the city relaunched commercial air service two years ago, Gallupians have had one daily flight to Phoenix. Due to high demand, folks can now hit the skies from the municipal airport to Sin City as well. "The city really has a lot of hopes centered around the airport, not just the expanded services and ability for our community to get out to the wo
  
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• Take a Ride on Us program offering rides for New Year's celebrations

  27-12-2024 00:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Take a Ride on Us program is offering free rides for residents in Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe Counties. People can use the code NMNYE24 under the vouchers section on the Uber app to receive up to $10 off two rides until 2 a.m. on January 2.City of Albuquerque provides more than 600 Christmas meals at Gateway WestThere are 2,500 trips available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and the code does not cover tips.
  
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