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• Should the Oscars be canceled? Stephen King says yes

  18-01-2025 22:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The king of horror fiction sparked debate this week over the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony and whether or not Hollywood's biggest night should go on as California is still reeling from devastating wildfires.In a post on Bluesky, the Twitter-alternative social media site, author Stephen King said he would not be voting as a member of the Academy this year. He further stated, "IMHO they should cancel them [the Oscars]. No glitz with Los Angeles on fire." Hanging out at Starbuc
  
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• Trump says he will ‘most likely’ will give TikTok 90-day extension

  18-01-2025 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  President-elect Trump told NBC News on Saturday that he is likely to give TikTok a 90-day extension while his incoming administration assesses the situation following the Supreme Court decision to uphold a federal ban.“The 90-day extension is something that will be most likely done because it's appropriate. You know, it's appropriate. We have to look at it carefully," Trump said in a call with “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker. "It's a very big situation."He said he wil
  
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• Eggs are about to get even more expensive, expert says. Here's how much

  18-01-2025 19:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It's about to get even worse, one expert says.
  Patrick Penfield, a professor and supply chain expert at Syracuse University's School of Management, expects egg prices could climb as much as 20% more in 2025 as the avian flu epidemic shows no signs of slowing down.
  The massive bird flu outbreak has already led to the death of more than 100 million egg-laying hens. Anytime the v
  
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• WATCH: Stray dog brings sick, freezing puppy to vet's office

  18-01-2025 19:05 via krqe.com
  
  ISTANBUL, Turkey (WFLA) — A stray dog was caught on camera carrying her sick puppy to the front door of a veterinarian clinic in Turkey earlier this week. On Monday, staff at Beylikduzu Alfa Veterinary were shocked when the stray dog appeared on their doorsteps, with the puppy "freezing to death." ABQ BioPark aids conservation efforts for endangered freshwater speciesThe video shows the mother carrying her pup in her mouth while approaching the clinic. Once inside, she stayed by her sick p
  
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• U.S. Forest Service announces closure of Capilla Peak

  18-01-2025 18:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued a road closure order for National Forest Road (NFR) 245. The order will be in effect beginning Sunday, January 19, at 5:00 p.m. and will remain until March 30, or until canceled, whichever comes first. New Mexico preparing for active fire season amidst dry conditionsThe closure will begin at the gate at New Canyon Campground up to Capilla Peak Campground. A U.S. Forest Service press release says t
  
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• Here’s where drivers lose the most time to traffic in the US

  18-01-2025 17:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Nobody enjoys being caught in traffic, whether it is caused by construction, weather delays, or seemingly nothing. Unsurprisingly, where you are commuting can have an impact on how many hours you waste sitting in traffic. Data and analytics firm INRIX, which specializes in transportation, recently released its Global Traffic Scorecard. The report lays out the most traffic-congested cities in the world — many of which are in the U.S. — and the busiest stretches
  
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• Live updates: Trump inauguration weekend commences as protesters rally in Washington

  18-01-2025 17:35 via krqe.com
  
  Inauguration festivities will begin in full force Saturday as President-elect Trump and his allies — and protesters — arrive in Washington ahead of Monday's inauguration of the 47th president of the U.S. Trump is expected to arrive at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, and he will later host a reception and fireworks display at his Virginia golf course. There will also be a Cabinet reception and dinner for Vice President-elect Vance at the National Gallery of Art on Saturday evenin
  
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• What happens to TikTok and its users after ban starts Sunday?

  18-01-2025 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Supreme Court Friday decided to uphold a law that bans TikTok starting on Sunday, unless the social media app is sold off by its Chinese parent company.
  Several parties have expressed interest in buying the popular platform, but the parent company ByteDance has repeatedly said it does not plan to sell. Unless something changes at the eleventh hour, the ban appears set to take effect on Jan. 19.
  But the app won't suddenly disappear from your phone, and using it won't la
  
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• Where to turn when a natural disaster upends your finances

  18-01-2025 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Natural disasters, whether massive wildfires, hurricanes, or floods, can upend lives in an instant, but unwinding the financial damage can take many months. Still, those affected have many sources of help.Here’s how you can get help and be strategic with your resources as you begin to rebuild after a disaster.Deal with immediate needs firstFirst things first: Contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency to get help via a disaster recovery center by texting “DRC
  
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• What is the '$1K per month in retirement' rule?

  18-01-2025 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — For those looking for some tangible guidance on how to set aside enough money for retirement, experts offer the "$1K per month" rule. What is the '$1K per month in retirement' rule?Under this rule, for every $240,000 saved, $1,000 can be withdrawn each month if one sticks to a 5% annual withdrawal rate, according to the Institute of Financial Wellness. “The $1,000 per month rule is designed to help you estimate the amount of savings required to generate a ste
  
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• Strong winds and colder temperatures move into the state

  18-01-2025 14:32 via krqe.com
  
  Low pressure is making its way into northern New Mexico from the northern Rocky Mountains. This low pressure system will be bringing round one of snow to New Mexico. The snowfall is slowly making its way into far northeast New Mexico. Over the course of the day, the snowfall will move south towards Tucumcari. Due to the expected snowfall, the National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Alerts for northeast New Mexico through tonight. Strong wind gusts will also be present across the state
  
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• Broncos beatdown - UNM topples Boise State

  18-01-2025 07:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM head coach Richard Pitino said it was arguably the best starts to a game in a his coaching career. After opening its game against Boise State on an 8-0 run, New Mexico closed out the first half on a 14-0 run and took a 27 point lead into halftime. The Lobos won the game 84-65.Part of New Mexico's explosive start was thanks to a big defensive effort. The Lobos scored 22 fast break points and 17 points off of turnovers while the Broncos had zero in bo
  
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• Arctic air and a winter storm on the way

  18-01-2025 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  Friday succeeded in being the warmest day of the week, by several degrees. However, the warmer temperatures are moving out of New Mexico as arctic air moves in.
  A low pressure system will dive into northern New Mexico from the northern Rocky Mountains. This low pressure system will be bringing round one of snow to New Mexico. The snowfall will begin early Saturday morning in far southeast of New Mexico near Raton. Over the course of the day, the snowfall will migrate south towards Tucumcari. Due
  
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• New Mexico preparing for active fire season amidst dry conditions

  18-01-2025 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As wildfires continue to rip across southern California, preparations are underway here in New Mexico ahead of what is expected to be a very active fire season. “We're doing a lot of planning and effort to be able to respond to every year and this year that we are currently,” said Jacob Nuttall, Regional Fire Director for the USDA Forest Service. “What the forecasts are is it's going to be pretty dry the months of February and March.”Story c
  
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• Some Albuquerque city services to be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  18-01-2025 05:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Most city services will shut down on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Non-essential city offices will be closed for the holiday as well as libraries, animal shelters, childhood development centers,and community and senior centers.
  Some services will still be available like 311, buses and Sun Vans, golf courses, and indoor pools. Trash and recycling will also be collected.City services that will be available:
   311 Community Contact Center is open r
  
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• State official calls on New Mexico legislature to address public safety

  18-01-2025 05:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – During a press conference on Friday, the New Mexico Department of Public Safety made a plea to lawmakers to strengthen the criminal justice system. Cabinet Secretary Jason Bowie said more needs to be done on the state level to keep violent repeat offenders behind bars. New Mexico Department of Justice proposes legislation on hazing and cyberbullyingHe said around 60 law enforcement officers are killed annually across the country. He urged New Mexico state lawmakers
  
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• Professional Lego builders show off creations at New Mexico Brick Convention

  18-01-2025 04:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – From flowers to movie scenes, thousands of unique creations made of Legos are coming to Albuquerque this weekend for The Brick Convention. Show-stopping Lego creations from professional builders will be on full display at Expo New Mexico starting Saturday returning for a second year with even more to see. "There's something for everybody," said Amado Canlas Pinlac, "AC Pin", Professional Lego builder. Story continues below
  Investigation: How tipste
  
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• Bank of Albuquerque's online systems restored after service outage

  18-01-2025 03:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bank of Albuquerque said its online systems are back online after a service outage. The bank began experiencing issues on Thursday affecting its app and customer service line. Some customers even saw delays in their deposits Friday morning.DEA: Anti-fentanyl campaigns in New Mexico are working but more work is neededThe bank says it has resolved the issues and balances should appear correctly but there still may be some lag time for some direct deposits.
  
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• Albuquerque man pleads guilty to child abuse charges

  18-01-2025 03:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man pled guilty to child abuse charges from nearly two years ago. In 2023, a Walmart security guard noticed bruises on a six-year-old girl and called the police with concerns about her being abused. Police later talked with the girl and her siblings, who told police they were severely abused. Their father, Anthony Blake, was later arrested.Police: 50-year-old man arrested for paying 14-year-old human trafficking victim for sexOn Friday, Blake
  
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• Albuquerque man found guilty of 2022 murder

  18-01-2025 02:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man has been convicted of a murder from nearly three years ago. In 2022, Joe Anderson shot and killed Raymond Aviles who was trying to drive away on a motorcycle Anderson lent him.Police: 50-year-old man arrested for paying 14-year-old human trafficking victim for sexAnderson was originally released from custody, but when the New Mexico Supreme Court reversed the decision, he cut off his ankle monitor and fled. He was later found and arrested
  
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• DEA: Anti-fentanyl campaigns in New Mexico are working but more work is needed

  18-01-2025 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency said campaigns sounding the alarm about the dangers of fentanyl are working in New Mexico but there is still lots of work to be done. "We credit a lot to all the organizations that are raising awareness, we really shared with them our vision to reduce the demand, the 'One Pill Can Kill,' 'Keep New Mexico Alive,' said Carlos Briano, DEA, El Paso Division. The El Paso Division covers the state of New Mexico.Story continues below
  
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• Weekend winter storm on the way

  18-01-2025 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  It has been a warm and windy afternoon for New Mexico. The temperatures may be cooling off but the wind will be sticking around for tomorrow.
  Upper level flow has been increasing over southeastern New Mexico this afternoon. This has resulted in strong wind gusts across the region. Gusts have currently peaked between 40-50 mph. However, they could still increase to 65 mph. Due to this the National Weather Service has issued several alerts for the area. The wind advisories will be in place until 6
  
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• Disney film made in Albuquerque out in March

  18-01-2025 01:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The House of Mouse is known for its family-friendly smash hits and their latest offering on Disney Plus promises audiences a fun adventure. The studio's upcoming release "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip," starts Eva Longoria and Cheech Marin.It is set to release this March and was filmed in Albuquerque. Actor Alexander Alayon, Jr. stopped by to talk about his role in the film. "It's a family-friendly movie, it's a comedic ro
  
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• Report: New Mexico needs more than $5 billion to fix roads

  18-01-2025 00:52 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The feds bipartisan infrastructure bill is slated to give New Mexico nearly $3 billion for roads and bridges in a five-year span. However, the latest report from an industry trade group shows the state needs billions more to fix its vast network of roads.Story continues below
  Investigation: How tipster claims APD DWI corruption scheme workedCommunity: BCSO launching its ‘Drone as First Responder Program’Crime: Vehicle that fled from police in New Mexico foun
  
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• KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids visits Whittier Elementary

  18-01-2025 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Members of KRQE got out of the studio Friday morning to put shoes on the feet of kids at Whittier Elementary. The KRQE Cares Shoes for Kids campaign has distributed more than 30,000 pairs of shoes to Title 1 students throughout Albuquerque.
  Stephanie Chavez, Annalisa Pardo, and Jared Chester joined in on the distribution. The program is a partnership with the Assistance League of Albuquerque and is made possible through corporate sponsorship and donatio
  
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