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• Why you should probably throw away your Christmas tree this week

  31-12-2024 23:52 via krqe.com
  
  ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO/NEXSTAR) — With the holiday season now behind us, it might be time to consider losing your Christmas trees, too.
  "I would say that it's important to probably get rid of your Christmas Trees within a week of the New Year," Michael Schnaper, an arson investigator with the fire department in Rockford, Illinois, told Nexstar's WTVO. "We want to make sure that they are not dried out. … As they dry out, they tend to become more and more flammable."The statistics back
  
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• German chancellor takes veiled swipe at Elon Musk in New Year's address

  31-12-2024 23:51 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave a subtle nod to criticism around billionaire Elon Musk's influence on President-elect Trump early Tuesday, saying the nation's fate will not be decided by "the owners of social media."“In our debates, one can be forgiven for sometimes thinking the more extreme an opinion is, the more attention it will garner," Scholz said in his New Year's Eve message, without specifically pointing to Musk or Trump, according to The Guardian.Story conti
  
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• FDA testing aged raw cow's milk cheese for bird flu

  31-12-2024 23:45 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin collecting samples of raw cow's milk cheese from across the U.S. to test for the presence of bird flu, spurred on by the ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 in multiple states.In the announcement published Monday, the FDA said the goal of testing will be two-fold: detecting the H5N1 virus and taking the necessary follow-up actions to protect consumers.
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• No injuries after plane crash at Los Alamos Airport

  31-12-2024 23:38 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Alamos Police Department is investigating a plane crash that occurred just before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Los Alamos Airport. Los Alamos Police Department Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez in a press release said that the pilot was attempting to land when a crosswind caught the plane and pushed it off the runway. U.S. Border Patrol warns migrants of dangers of crossing during winter seasonThe pilot was not injured. The crash is under invest
  
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• Suspect accused of shooting Albuquerque security guard appears in court

  31-12-2024 22:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The suspect in custody for a shooting at a downtown Albuquerque liquor store made his first appearance in court Tuesday morning. Police said that surveillance footage showed Kevin Metcalf as he attempted to walk out of El Rey Liquor, with two stolen bottles.After a security guard confronted the thief, he fired one shot, hitting him in the calf.Family remembers Albuquerque teen killed during dispute over washing machineEl Rey's manager said the security guard
  
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• Medicare's new drug price cap kicks in Jan. 1

  31-12-2024 21:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – A key cost-saving provision of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) goes into effect in the new year, limiting annual out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs to $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries.Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, an estimated 19 million Medicare beneficiaries will see their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D spending capped at $2,000 for the year. This annual cap will be indexed to the rate of inflation every year going forward. An interim spending cap of roughly $3,500 w
  
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• 4th Street closed north of Menaul for waterline repair

  31-12-2024 21:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of 4th Street near the 2600 block (north of Menaul) are closed Tuesday so crews can repave the road following an emergency waterline repair.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue extinguish fire in southwest Albuquerque

  31-12-2024 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews responded to a commercial structure fire at 5614 Central Ave. SW on December 31, around 12:54 a.m. What New Mexico laws go into effect in 2025?Crews arrived on scene and observed a fire on the backside of the structure and was brought under control after about 15 minutes. Crews searched the structure and no one was found. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  
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• Woman burned to death in NYC subway identified by police

  31-12-2024 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – The NYPD has identified the woman who was burned to death on an F train in Brooklyn as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey.Kawam was set on fire and killed while likely asleep on a stationary train at the Stillwell Avenue subway station on Dec. 22, according to police. Her body was so badly burned that authorities said they would likely need to use dental records to identify her.Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted on state charges on Friday in connection wi
  
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• How cold will it get in Albuquerque on New Year’s Eve?

  31-12-2024 19:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you plan to go out on New Year's Eve in Albuquerque, be prepared to bundle up.When the clock strikes midnight Tuesday, it is expected to be 36° F. Temperatures will continue to drop into the early Wednesday morning with 34°F at 1 a.m. and 33°F at 2 a.m.
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• See which Albuquerque restaurants closed in 2024

  31-12-2024 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The year 2024 marked the end of an era for some of Albuquerque's popular restaurants. Here is a look at some of the eateries that closed this year.Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque logo, courtesy of New Mexico True and Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House
  Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House
  After decades in operation, Mr. Powdrell’s Barbeque House officially closed its doors on July 4. The business opened back in 1984 and had multiple locations throughout Albuquerq
  
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• Former Florida deputy identified as suspect in 1979 cold case, death of his wife: sheriff

  31-12-2024 19:49 via krqe.com
  
  PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WFLA) — A former Florida sheriff's deputy has been identified as the suspect in a 1979 cold case that left a store clerk dead, authorities announced Tuesday.The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office named former Road Patrol Deputy John J. Greer as the suspect in the death of 25-year-old Adele Easterly.Greer reported finding Easterly dead in the Farm Store in Punta Gorda, 25 miles outside of Fort Myers, in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, 1979.
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• New California law takes aim at homework burden on students

  31-12-2024 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  (KTXL) — Many Californians can look back at their time growing up and remember spending hours after school bogged down in homework, but one lawmaker hopes to change that for the next generation.When the bell rings and the school day is over, for students like Sofia Johnson, the day is nowhere near over. The sixth-grader blames that on hours spent doing homework. California bill could prohibit schools from serving foods with artificial dyes"Homework is exhausting. It's overwhelming," Johnso
  
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• Outage leaves most of Puerto Rico without power on New Year's Eve

  31-12-2024 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – More than 1 million Puerto Ricans are without power on New Year’s Eve as a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning.Nearly 90 percent of 1.47 million clients across Puerto Rico were left in the dark, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees electricity transmission and distribution.Luma said in a statement that it appears the outage was caused by a failure of an underground power line, and that the company is restoring power “in
  
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• Bernalillo County Detention Center inmate dies after medical emergency

  31-12-2024 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center announced an inmate died Saturday following a medical emergency. Officials identified the deceased individual as 44-year-old Violet Denetso.Story continues below
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• 26,000-year-old Ice Age fox recovered in Utah cave

  31-12-2024 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  VERNAL, Utah (KTVX) — A team of Utah scientists and cavers have recovered a nearly complete skeleton of a 26,000-year-old red fox deep in a cave in the state's Uinta Mountains. It is the most complete skeleton of an Ice Age mammal found in the region.The team of scientists, formed from the Utah Division of State Parks and the USDA Forest Service Ashley National Forest, along with a group of local cavers, recovered the skeleton deep in Whiterocks Cave."A radiocarbon age on one of the bones
  
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• Stargazing and exploration in 2025; a look ahead to the new year in space

  31-12-2024 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) -- 2025 is going to be a busy year among the stars. From moon missions to multiple meteor showers, outer space will again be a major topic throughout the year, especially in Texas.
  Firefly’s Blue Ghost spacecraft will travel to the moon in early-2025. (Credit: Firefly Aerospace)
  At least 20 maiden flights are scheduled for 2025. Like all space missions, these flights could be delayed or canceled entirely.Four rockets built in the United States are scheduled, including the New
  
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• Watch the 2025 Rose Parade streaming live

  31-12-2024 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  LA's Very Own KTLA 5 is proud to offer live, nonstop coverage of the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2025.Our broadcast and streaming coverage begins at 4 a.m. with an encore presentation of the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade with Grand Marshal Audra McDonald.The live broadcast from Pasadena begins at 6 a.m. with exclusive “behind-the-scenes” access to the parade preparations and floats.The parade kicks off at 8 a.m. Pacific and ends at approxim
  
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• 'Coffee break bandits': Robbery suspect helps self to free coffee while holding up a Motel 6, video shows

  31-12-2024 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Police in Pennsylvania are searching for two men who allegedly robbed a motel in Cumberland County — during which time one of the suspects grabbed himself a complimentary coffee from the lobby breakfast bar.Dubbed the "coffee break bandits" by the Middlesex Township police, the suspects were filmed holding up an employee at the Motel 6 in Carlisle on Dec. 21, 2024."Two masked suspects entered the lobby area where one of the suspects demanded money
  
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• Longest-held Guantanamo Bay detainee sent back to Tunisia

  31-12-2024 16:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — A detainee at a military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has been repatriated to Tunisia, the Pentagon announced Monday.Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi, 59, was eligible to transfer following an interagency review process, the release said. He was the longest-held detainee at the prison.Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told Congress of his support to repatriate al-Yazidi in early 2024. The Defense Department worked with its partner in Tunisia to complete the transfer requireme
  
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• New leads developed in 1996 cold case murder of NY millionaire, officials say

  31-12-2024 16:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Two new suspects have been identified in the 1996 deaths of a New York millionaire and his home health aide, a case in which another man had been tried five times.Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah on Monday revealed the new developments, a result of a probe into the double homicide investigation. The identities of the suspects were not released.The newly identified suspects in the case have no connection to Selwyn Days, who faced charges and spent 16 y
  
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• In Memoriam: Those we lost in 2024

  31-12-2024 16:46 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — They came from every walk of life to make ours better, richer, more rounded. They were Oscar winners in front of and behind the camera. Legendary journalists, rock stars, country stars, Deadheads.They were comedians, politicians, firebrands, scientists. There were athletes, famous and infamous. An astronaut, a sex therapist, and a fitness guru. Game show hosts and talk show hosts. Humanitarians, World War II heroes, and poets.Story continues below
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• Australia, New Zealand first to welcome 2025 with fireworks

  31-12-2024 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting down to the new year and cheering at colorful fireworks launched from New Zealand’s tallest structure, Sky Tower, and a spectacular downtown light show.Thousands also thronged to downtown or climbed the city’s ring of volcanic peaks for a fireworks vantage point, and a light display recognizing Auckland’s Indigenous tribes. It follows a year marked
  
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• 'Stop, stop, stop': Investigation underway after jet carrying Gonzaga team taxis toward departing Delta flight

  31-12-2024 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – An investigation is underway after a private jet was ordered to stop taxiing toward a departing Delta flight on an active runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday afternoon.Video footage shared by Airline Videos Live shows the jet creeping toward the runway as the Delta aircraft takes off. An air traffic controller can be heard calling for the jet to "stop, stop, stop" as the Delta flight takes off. Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in Sou
  
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• 'Star Wars' actor Angus MacInnes dies at 77, family says

  31-12-2024 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Angus MacInnes, a Canadian actor who appeared in two “Star Wars” films as Jon “Dutch” Vander — the leader of the rebellion’s Gold Squadron — has died at the age of 77, his family said on Facebook.MacInnes passed away last Monday, according to the post. ‘Nosferatu’ review: Robert Eggers’ vampire remake will make your blood run cold“For Angus, the fans of Star Wars held a special place in his heart. He loved meetin
  
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• New Mexico State Police conducts holiday traffic operation

  31-12-2024 15:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police says it enhanced patrol presence on roadways in all 12 of its districts from December 24 - 26.New Mexico’s big 2024 news headlines & what’s ahead in 2025During that time, NMSP says officers issued close to 1,000 citations. They reported nine DWI arrests statewide, to go along with 21 crash investigations. State police say they will continue to conduct holiday traffic operations into the New Year.
  
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• Have any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick

  31-12-2024 15:05 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — As the new year dawns, so too does the opportunity for change.Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it takes work to make resolutions stick.Studies have shown that up to 70% of people who make New Year’s resolutions abandon those good intentions within months.Here are some tips for how to keep those resolutions when your willpower starts to falter.Story continues below
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Michael Rowe, Pretrial detention, Cooler and calmer, Factory accident, S-curve plans

  31-12-2024 14:44 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  New Mexico’s big 2024 news headlines & what’s ahead in 2025Liquor store security guard shot in leg trying to prevent theft in AlbuquerqueCDC: Norovirus cases on the rise in New MexicoBelen Police seek help in locating suspects accused of child abuseMan ordered to hand over guns after being accused of firing hundreds of roundsUS Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, documents in ‘major’ cyber incident
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• Ford recalls thousands of trucks due to crash risk: What to know

  31-12-2024 14:07 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Ford Motor Company has recalled thousands of 2023-2024 electric trucks due to increased crash risk.According to NHTSA, Ford is recalling nearly 12,000 of its 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles due to an increased risk of crashing.The NHTSA says the front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the front upper arm control to detach from the knuckle assembly
  
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• New Mexico's big 2024 news headlines & what's ahead in 2025

  31-12-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From historic wildfires and flooding, to one of the most watched criminal trials of the year, 2024 has been another big news year for New Mexico. This week on KRQE's News 13's New Mexico News Insiders, Chris and Gabby are taking a look back at some of the most impactful stories of 2024 with KRQE's evening anchors, Jessica Garate, and Dean Staley.
  This year, we've put together a roundtable discussion, analyzing four big New Mexico news topics in 2024 an
  
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• US Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, documents in 'major' cyber incident

  31-12-2024 13:23 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.The department did not provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what sort of documents the hackers may have obtained, but it said in a letter to lawmakers revealing the breach that “at this time there is no evidence indicating the threat actor has continued a
  
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• Calmer, cooler, & still dry weather for New Year's

  31-12-2024 13:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer winds and colder air, with the slight southern nudge in the jet stream, has gripped the region on the last morning of 2024 as despite passing clouds in the Four Corners, dry air is remaining.Lighter northeasterly winds in the East Highlands is the signal that the colder air-mass has now gripped the entire state of New Mexico. Across the region from north-northwest to south-southeast, temperatures are in the single digits, teens, 20s, 30s, and low 40s.Forecast Con
  
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• Calmer, cooler, & still dry for New Year's

  31-12-2024 13:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Calmer winds and colder air, with the slight southern nudge in the jet stream, has gripped the region on the last morning of 2024 as despite passing clouds in the Four Corners, dry air is remaining.Lighter northeasterly winds in the East Highlands is the signal that the colder air-mass has now gripped the entire state of New Mexico. Across the region from north-northwest to south-southeast, temperatures are in the single digits, teens, 20s, 30s, and low 40s.Other than s
  
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• Cold front moving into New Mexico tonight

  31-12-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  A strong cold front moves into New Mexico tonight, bringing cooler air heading into the New Year. Warmer weather will again return later this week.
  Strong winds brought a high fire danger in eastern New Mexico Monday afternoon. Thankfully, those winds have been lighter than forecast and are dying down tonight. Many areas in eastern New Mexico measured wind gusts over 40 mph, with a few places clocking gusts up to nearly 60 mph early this morning. The westerly wind also brought in much warmer wea
  
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• Family remembers Albuquerque teen killed during dispute over washing machine

  31-12-2024 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A family continues to grieve the loss of a teenager killed during a dispute over a washing machine at a local laundromat. “To be here definitely shows a deep reality of the situation and the fact that Mikey is not coming home,” said Sarah Rowe, Victim’s sister.Story continues below
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• Liquor store security guard shot in leg trying to prevent theft in Albuquerque

  31-12-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A security guard is recovering after a man, attempting to steal from a downtown liquor store, shot him in the leg.It started as a typical Sunday night at El Rey Liquors on Central in Downtown Albuquerque. "The gentleman comes in around 11:03 looks normal looks like an everyday person, appeared normal, clean cut," said Elijah, the store's general manager.Story continues below
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• U.S Border Patrol warns migrants of dangers of crossing during winter season

  31-12-2024 04:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With temperatures getting lower, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is urging migrants to not cross the southern border. The El Paso sector said there have 23 migrant deaths so far from dangerous freezing conditions.Story continues below
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• Dr. Thomas "Buster" Mabrey leaves an indelible mark on New Mexico Athletics

  31-12-2024 04:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Dr. Thomas "Buster" Mabrey passed away Monday morning after a battle with an illness over six weeks. It is a major hit to the sports community in New Mexico, as Mabrey has had a major influence in the state for many years.Story continues below
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• WATCH LIVE: #Coast2CoastNYE Countdown to 2025

  31-12-2024 03:49 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (NEXSTAR) - It's finally time for the glitter, noisemakers, and champagne! Whether you're going out on the town or cozying up on your couch, the countdown to 2025 starts right here! MEET YOUR NYE HOSTS: Michael Yo and Nikki NovakBeginning at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET, #Coast2CoastNYE Countdown to 2025 will be streaming live and commercial-free on this website all night long! Bookmark this story and set your alarm because we'll be counting down to midnight in four different time zones alongs
  
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• How to watch #Coast2CoastNYE Countdown to 2025

  31-12-2024 03:49 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (NEXSTAR) - It's finally time for the glitter, noisemakers, and champagne! Whether you're going out on the town or cozying up on your couch, the countdown to 2025 starts right here! MEET YOUR NYE HOSTS: Michael Yo and Nikki NovakBeginning at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET, #Coast2CoastNYE Countdown to 2025 will be streaming live and commercial-free on this website all night long! Bookmark this story and set your alarm because we'll be counting down to midnight in four different time zones alongs
  
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• Belen Police Department seeks help in locating suspects accused of child abuse

  31-12-2024 03:30 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – The Belen Police Department needs help tracking down two people. Jamie Armando Rodriguez Perez and his girlfriend Ann Berlin Marquez Armendariz have felony warrants out of their arrest for first and third-degree child abuse. Suspect in fatal Albuquerque hit and run to remain in custody until trialThey were last seen on December 15 in a white 2015 Mini Cooper heading to Mexico. If you have information on their whereabouts, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 505
  
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• Deadline approaching to submit opinions on I-25 ‘S-Curve’ plans

  31-12-2024 03:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is moving closer toward big plans to revamp one of the oldest and busiest I-25 interchanges in Albuquerque and the latest ideas to fix the "S-Curve" are getting pushback from some residents. NMDOT considers the stretch of road known as the "S-Curve" to be one of the "biggest transportation safety issues" in Albuquerque. At a public meeting earlier this month, they shared two plans to redesign the interchange t
  
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• Temperatures cool off heading into the New Year

  31-12-2024 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  A strong cold front moves into New Mexico tonight, bringing cooler air heading into the New Year. Warmer weather will again return later this week.
  Strong winds brought a high fire danger in eastern New Mexico Monday afternoon. Thankfully, those winds have been lighter than forecast and are dying down tonight. Many areas in eastern New Mexico measured wind gusts over 40 mph, with a few places clocking gusts up to nearly 60 mph early this morning. The westerly wind also brought in much warmer wea
  
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• Rio Rancho man ordered to hand over guns after being accused of firing hundreds of rounds

  31-12-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Rio Rancho man accused of shooting hundreds of rounds from his home this month is now being ordered to hand over his guns for a year.Story continues below
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  Eric Brusstar was first hit with a temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order last week. On Monday, a
  
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• 2 employees in critical condition after chemical spill at Clovis cheese factory

  31-12-2024 00:48 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Editor's Note: This story has been updated with the number of employees checked out at the hospital.20 employees from the Southwest Cheese Factory in Clovis are recovering after a chemical spill on Monday. The Curry County Sheriff's Office said around 9 a.m. on Monday, an equipment malfunction caused acid to mix with chlorine. The mixture made a toxic gas which employees inhaled. $50 million awarded to protect northern New Mexico watershedOut of the 20 employees,
  
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• 14 employees at Clovis cheese factory hospitalized after chemical spill

  31-12-2024 00:48 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – 20 employees from the Southwest Cheese Factory in Clovis are recovering after a chemical spill on Monday. The Curry County Sheriff's Office said around 9 a.m. on Monday, an equipment malfunction caused acid to mix with chlorine. The mixture made a toxic gas which employees inhaled.$50 million awarded to protect northern New Mexico watershedOut of the 20 employees,14 were transported to hospitals in Clovis and Portales. The Eastern New Mexico News reported that tw
  
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• 11 employees at Clovis cheese factory hospitalized after chemical spill

  31-12-2024 00:48 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Editor's Note: This story has been updated with the number of employees checked out at the hospital.20 employees from the Southwest Cheese Factory in Clovis are recovering after a chemical spill on Monday. The Curry County Sheriff's Office said around 9 a.m. on Monday, an equipment malfunction caused acid to mix with chlorine. The mixture made a toxic gas which employees inhaled. $50 million awarded to protect northern New Mexico watershedOut of the 20 employees,
  
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• CDC: Norovirus cases on the rise in New Mexico

  31-12-2024 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Cases of norovirus, a contagious and unpleasant stomach bug, are on the rise; that's according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data from 14 states across the U.S., including New Mexico. KRQE News 13 spoke with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) about the concerning trend."We have seen reports coming out of CDC that has been increasing really since the end of October and through November and particularly December," said Dr. Chad Sme
  
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