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• Plumbing experts speak on prepping homes for incoming cold weather

  19-01-2025 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As cold temperatures move into the metro, there's a concern that pipes will freeze and burst, leading to costly repairs. News 13 spoke with plumbing experts on what residents can do to prepare."We can always expect to be extremely busy this time of year," said Wesley Holloway, Service Department Manager for TLC Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical.According to TLC, they receive hundreds of service calls during this time of year, averaging about 400 to 600 cal
  
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• Can you spot black ice? What to do if you start sliding or skidding

  19-01-2025 21:43 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Driving in freezing temperatures can be fraught with all sorts of challenges, including limited visibility, frosty windshields or even rapidly draining EV batteries.Icy conditions could also cause problems for motorists during flash freezing events, when melting snow re-freezes after a sudden drop in temperature. This phenomenon can often result in the formation of black ice, which poses a real danger for even veteran winter drivers.How to spot black iceAccording to the U.S
  
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• TikTok says it's restoring service to US users based on Trump's promised executive order

  19-01-2025 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  TikTok said Sunday it was restoring service to users in the United States after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban that President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office.Trump said he planned to issue the order to give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban. He announced the move on his Truth
  
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• Trump returns to Washington for celebrations ahead of inauguration

  19-01-2025 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump returned to Washington Saturday evening to celebrate with family, supporters and political allies ahead of his second inauguration, a triumphant return for the Republican four years after he departed the city under the shadow of an attack by his supporters on the Capitol.Trump marked his return to power with a celebration at his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, about 30 miles outside Washington.He addressed the crowd, giving shou
  
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• TikTok says it's in the process of restoring service to US users

  19-01-2025 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  TikTok says it's “in the process” of restoring service to users in the United States after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a new law.The company that runs TikTok said in a post on X on Sunday that tech companies that faced fines if they didn't remove TikTok's app from the digital stores and other service providers had agreed to help.TikTok thanked President-elect Donald Trump, who on Sunday said he planned to sign an executive order after his inauguration
  
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• Which president gave the longest inaugural address?

  19-01-2025 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Since the very first inaugural address delivered by George Washington, our nation’s chief executives have used their speeches to outline a vision for America’s future and rouse the American people to rally behind their ideals.Only one, though, chose to keep his supporters waiting in the cold for over an hour and a half while he did so.On March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison delivered what is the longest inaugural address in United States history, both in terms of i
  
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• Gaza ceasefire takes hold and the first handover of hostages is underway

  19-01-2025 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Three hostages released from Gaza are now in Israel in the first test of a fragile ceasefire with Hamas.The three hostages are Romi Gonen, 24, kidnapped from the Nova music festival, and Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31, kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza.Later on Sunday, Israel is expected to release around 90 Palestinian prisoners.A gradual release of 33 captives over the next six weeks has been agreed on. In exchange, Israel will release almost
  
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• These notable inaugurations weren't held at the US Capitol. Here's why

  19-01-2025 18:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – For decades, Americans have gathered at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. to watch the inauguration of the incoming president, but there are some noteworthy exceptions.While the first and second inaugurations of President George Washington were held outside of Washington D.C., they were still held in the nation's capital, which was in New York City in 1789, and, for Washington's second inauguration in 1793, in Philadelphia.The inauguration ceremony would move to Washingto
  
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• These lip balm ingredients may be making your chapped lips worse, experts say

  19-01-2025 18:30 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Cold weather can leave you with dry skin and, potentially even worse, dry, cracked, chapped lips. While there are any number of balms or lip protectants on the market, only some may actually be providing you relief.Chapped lips, more scientifically known as cheilitis, can be caused by various conditions: frequent sun exposure, an infection, an allergic reaction, a reaction to a medication, and eczema are among them, according to the Cleveland Clinic. In winter, it’s
  
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• 6-6-6 walking challenge: What is it, and is it effective?

  19-01-2025 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  
  (WGN Radio) — From getting 10,000 steps in a day to "parasite cleanses," there are a number of health trends that have made the rounds, especially in the New Year, when resolutions are being crafted. One such trend catching attention, however, may be more effective than hitting an arbitrary step count or removing non-existent parasites.Dubbed the 6-6-6 challenge, participants are encouraged to walk for 60 minutes a day, at 6 a.m. or 6 p.m., with 6-minute warm-up and cool-down periods (some
  
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• 'We knew it was going to be us against the refs': Texans DE blames refs

  19-01-2025 18:22 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to their seventh straight AFC Championship after defeating the Houston Texans, the second most in NFL history.And while that feat is nearly unprecedented, there has been plenty of chatter among opposing fanbases NFL fans that some of their success should be credited to the referees the games are rigged for the Chiefs. Travis Kelce makes NFL history in first game of three-peat questAlthough, it's not only fans, but also one of the best pl
  
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• Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

  19-01-2025 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok's China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban.Trump announced the decision in a post on his Truth Social account as millions of TikTok users in the U.S. awoke to discover they could no longer access the TikTok app or platform. Google and Apple removed the app from their digital stores to comply wit
  
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• Officials take proposed trail to connect Questa and Red River to next level

  19-01-2025 18:03 via krqe.com
  
  QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – Two cities in northern New Mexico separated by a short distance, could soon be connected by an eleven-mile-long trail. The Questa district ranger is collaborating with the community to give the area high-quality outdoor activities that last."We've had communities and partners leading this process and we're at the table with them,” said Amy Simms, Questa District Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service.An 11-mile trail designed to connect Eagle Rock Lake in Quest
  
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• First historic cabin rental in New Mexico creating buzz

  19-01-2025 17:19 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Carson National Forest has re-purposed the historic Tres Piedras home of wildlife conservationist Aldo Leopold. And starting as early as May, you can spend the night in this historic building that overlooks New Mexico's Landscapes."People can experience maybe what it was like back in the early days of the forest service," said Angie Krall, District Ranger, Carson National Forest.
  Dating back to the 1910s, American environmentalist and writer Aldo Leopold took o
  
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• Bitterly cold air continues to move across the region

  19-01-2025 14:36 via krqe.com
  
  Low pressure has brought arctic air into New Mexico as the entire state is waking up to temperatures below freezing with some locations below 0°. Along with the cold temperatures, light winds have wind chill values ranging from the -20s to 20s across the region. Temperatures through the day will warm slightly however, some locations will not even make it above freezing for a high today.On Monday round two of snow will move into New Mexico. This final round has the potential of being more wid
  
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• Coldest temperatures in years move into New Mexico

  19-01-2025 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  Low pressure has made its way into northern New Mexico from the northern Rocky Mountains today. This low-pressure system brought round one of snow to New Mexico. Over the course of the day, the snowfall has moved across the northeastern corner of the sate and south towards Tucumcari and Clovis. The National Weather Service issued Winter Weather Alerts for northeast New Mexico through tonight.Along with the snowfall, the low pressure is also bringing arctic air into New Mexico. This air will brin
  
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• Travis Kelce makes NFL history in first game of three-peat quest

  19-01-2025 02:28 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Once again, Travis Kelce has broken an NFL record at Arrowhead Stadium after catching a pass from Patrick Mahomes.With a late third-quarter catch, Kelce is now the only player ever to catch at least 100 passes in seven straight seasons, including the postseason. He's also the third player ever with at least 100 catches in seven overall seasons. Taylor Swift returns to Arrowhead to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs, joined by Caitlin ClarkWhile many claim Kelce has
  
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• Movie theater deals for National Popcorn Day

  19-01-2025 02:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – If you love popcorn and a movie, head to your local theater to celebrate National Popcorn Day on Sunday, Jan. 19.To help you enjoy popcorn in all its savory, salty, and sweet forms, movie theaters across the U.S. are offering deals. Should the Oscars be canceled? Stephen King says yesMovie theater deals for National Popcorn DayAMC TheatresAMC Theatres will offer unlimited refills on any size popcorn purchase on Sunday.Regal CinemasRegal Crown Club members can get a free
  
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• GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: 'We're going to keep our word'

  19-01-2025 02:23 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker. But some of his opponents believe the fight is not over.Burrows shared a message of unity in his acceptance speech after facing pressure from his own party to step down from the race.“Recent days have tested our bonds, yet they’ve also proven that this institution is greater than any one individual or
  
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• Most voters in new survey seek toned-down Trump agenda

  19-01-2025 02:19 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The majority of Americans in a new survey are seeking a toned-down agenda for President-elect Trump’s next term, which is set to start on Monday.A Wall Street Journal poll released Friday found that while 53 percent of Americans want the incoming president to make big changes to how the government is run, more than 60 percent disagree with his idea to replace thousands of career civil-service workers.The data also shows that more than 60 percent of Americans oppose Trump
  
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• Joe Vivian wrestling champions crowned

  19-01-2025 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One of New Mexico's biggest high school wrestling tournaments wrapped up on Saturday. The annual Joe Vivian Invitational held championship matches at Volcano Vista and the host team Hawks claimed both the boys and girls team awards.Boys
  107 - Maddox Martinez - Atrisco Heritage114 - Urijah Garza - Volcano Vista121 - Joshua Jaramillo - Belen127 - Diego Torrez - Cibola133 - Gabriel Serros - Volcano Vista139 - Jonathon Romero - Volcano Vista145 - Kolby Gonzales
  
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• Cumber reaches 1,000 career points in win over CSU

  19-01-2025 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo women's basketball is back in the win column. New Mexico earned a 78-74 road victory against CSU on Saturday to improve to 5-1 inside of league play.During the Lobos game against the Rams, UNM senior guard Viané Cumber reached a new milestone. Cumber recorded her 1,000th career point, becoming the 27th Lobo to do so.Overall, Cumber had a career day. She led the team with 25 points to tie her career high. She also recorded 11 rebounds for
  
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• Coldest air in years moves into New Mexico

  19-01-2025 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  Low pressure has made its way into northern New Mexico from the northern Rocky Mountains today. This low-pressure system brought round one of snow to New Mexico. Over the course of the day, the snowfall has moved across the northeastern corner of the sate and south towards Tucumcari and Clovis. The National Weather Service issued Winter Weather Alerts for northeast New Mexico through tonight.Along with the snowfall, the low pressure is also bringing arctic air into New Mexico. This air will brin
  
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• Make-A-Wish New Mexico celebrates volunteer's 100th wish

  19-01-2025 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A volunteer has helped grant wishes to dozens of children battling critical illnesses. On Saturday, some of those kids returned the favor.Make A Wish New Mexico honored Leigh-Jo Anzures with a surprise ceremony at its Albuquerque office. Anzures granted his wish back in December and the children he helped stopped by to tell him "Thank You." Make-A-Wish brings ‘The Price is Right’ to life for Albuquerque girlIn fact, Leigh-Jo was there when one gi
  
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• Breaking Bad, LOTR panels highlight day 2 of Albuquerque Comic Con

  19-01-2025 01:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Comic book and fantasy fans gathered at the Albuquerque Convention Center Saturday for a sold-out day at Albuquerque Comic Con. The schedule included panels from Breaking Bad actors Dean Norris, Steven Michael Quezada, Raymond Cruz, and others from the famous Albuquerque-based TV show as well as Elijah Wood and Sean Astin from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Albuquerque man pleads guilty to child abuse chargesOfficials with the event say around 1,000 tickets
  
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• Bernalillo County holds pet adoption event at Craftroom

  19-01-2025 01:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A brewery helped a local animal shelter find permanent homes for its dogs. Bernalillo Count Animal Care Services kicked off its adoption event season on Saturday at the Craftroom near I-25 and Candelaria.All adoption fees were donation-based and the animals were all vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Proceeds will go to the county's quality of life community fund, which helps thousands of local pets. Bernalillo County commissioners approve cha
  
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• APD search for 2021 murder suspect

  19-01-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is looking for an Arizona man they say is connected to a murder from four years ago. In January 2021, police responded near Central and Pennsylvania to reports of a man being shot.According to a criminal complaint, officers arrived to find David Gracia-Dominguez dead from a gunshot wound. According to the criminal complaint, Gracia-Dominguez and another man sold Eric Montaño drugs before Montaño fired at
  
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• Second suspect in northeast Albuquerque murder arrested in El Paso

  19-01-2025 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A second suspect in a northeast area murder from last month has been arrested by law enforcement in Texas according to the Albuquerque Police Department (APD). In late December, APD says Javier Irigoyen and Francisco Garcia-Franco shot and killed a man near the intersection of Dallas and Menaul. Police: 50-year-old man arrested for paying 14-year-old human trafficking victim for sexPolice say surveillance video shows Irigoyen driving off with Garcia-Franco f
  
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• Santa Fe, Albuquerque prepare for overnight sheltering ahead of cold weather

  19-01-2025 00:15 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Both Albuquerque and Santa Fe officials say they are preparing for the colder weather. Santa Fe officials say they have activated Code Blue through Wednesday. Strong winds and colder temperatures move into the stateThe city says Code Blue is an initiative designed to provide essential resources, expand overnight sheltering, and increase daytime warming operations for people experiencing homelessness during the severe weather. The city of Albuquerque says they will
  
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