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• APD investigates crash involving two cars and pedestrian

  01-02-2025 23:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a crash involving two cars and a pedestrian crash that happened Friday in southeast Albuquerque.
  According to APD, around 5:30 p.m. a 2005 Ford F-150 was parked in the Walgreens parking lot near 2950 Central Ave. Police say the truck exited the sparking spot, mounted a curb, and then struck the front end of a 2003 Ford F-150.Story continues below
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• Recovery crews return to the Potomac debris after the deadly plane and helicopter crash

  01-02-2025 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Recovery crews and divers searched the Potomac River for remains and cleared wreckage Saturday from the midair collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter that killed 67 people.A Coast Guard cutter outfitted with a crane waited by the wreckage as occasional recovery team members slipped into the water amid a group of smaller emergency boats.No one survived the Wednesday night collision. The remains of 41 people had been pulled from the river as of Frida
  
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• Data from the deadliest U.S. air accident in a generation show conflicting altitude readings

  01-02-2025 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Preliminary data from the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 25 years showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of an airliner and Army helicopter when they collided near Reagan National Airport in Washington, killing everyone aboard both aircraft, investigators said Saturday.Investigators also said that about a second before impact, the jet’s flight recorder showed a change in its pitch. But they did not say whether that change in angle
  
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• Conflicting preliminary data raises questions about aircrafts' altitude at time of midair crash

  01-02-2025 23:11 via krqe.com
  
  ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Preliminary data from the deadliest U.S. aviation accident in nearly 25 years showed conflicting readings about the altitudes of an airliner and Army helicopter when they collided near Reagan National Airport in Washington, killing everyone aboard both aircraft, investigators said Saturday.Data from the jet’s flight recorder showed its altitude as 325 feet (99 meters), plus or minus 25 feet (7.6 meters), when the crash happened Wednesday night, National Transpor
  
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• Florida man steals woman's purse with 1-month-old kitten inside, police say

  01-02-2025 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  FORT MYERS, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida man was accused of stealing a woman's purse with an unexpected valuable inside.A 1-month-old kitten was found in the bag, stolen by 34-year-old Benjamin Cummings in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Palm Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida, according to the police department.What do you need to file your taxes?
  When officials responded to the robbery on Thursday, they found the woman's belongings inside an abandoned vehicle, police said. After s
  
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• Why people say this Grammys category is 'cursed'

  01-02-2025 23:01 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — For most aspiring musical artists, winning a Grammy Award is a dream and a key that could lock untold doors in the music industry. But for some, winning a Grammy could be seen as where everything went wrong.Did you know that the Grammy Awards, which air this Sunday, have one specific category that has long been theorized to be "cursed"? It's time to take a look at Grammy Award for Best New Artist.The award was first given in 1960, with the intention of highlighting an emerging
  
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• Will Phil see his shadow? How to watch Groundhog Day live

  01-02-2025 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring when he emerges from his home in Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day.WTAJ will air "Out of the Shadows" live at 7 a.m. on-air and in the video player above. Meteorologist Zach Petey, and Tristan Klinefelter will show off the festivities at Gobblers Knob and all the events that led up to the celebration.Highlights from Gobbler's Knob 2024Punxsutawney Groundhog Club P
  
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• LIVE: Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Watch Groundhog Day

  01-02-2025 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or early spring when he emerges from his home in Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day.WTAJ will air "Out of the Shadows" live at 7 a.m. on-air and in the video player above. Meteorologist Zach Petey and reporter Tristan Klinefelter will show off the festivities at Gobblers Knob and all the events that led up to the celebration.Highlights from Gobbler's Knob 2024
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• Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow

  01-02-2025 22:59 via krqe.com
  
  PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Each year Punxsutawney Phil predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter or early spring when he emerges from his home in Gobbler's Knob on Groundhog Day.It's official! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, meaning a prediction of six more weeks of winter.WTAJ's Zach Petey and Tristan Klinefelter were live to bring you the prediction from Gobbler's Knob. Watch the player above for the replay.
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• Trump says he ordered precision military strike against senior ISIS planner

  01-02-2025 20:21 via krqe.com
  
  President Trump said he ordered precision air strikes on Saturday morning targeting a "senior ISIS Attack planner" and others the unnamed individual recruited and led in Somalia."These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies," Trump posted on social media. "The strikes destroyed the caves they live in, and killed many terrorists without, in any way, harming civilians."Trump did not name the individual who was targeted in the strike. The Pentagon did not
  
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• Ken Martin elected next DNC chair

  01-02-2025 20:20 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Minnesota state party chair Ken Martin was elected on Saturday as the next leader of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after securing a majority of the 448 DNC committee members’ votes.Martin was seen as one of the frontrunners in the race, beating Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, who were among the seven other candidates running against the Minnesota Democrat.Martin touted the state party’s track record of win
  
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• Most Comfortable SUVs for 2024

  01-02-2025 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars) - The ever-increasing popularity of SUVs is based on several factors, including their foul-weather confidence when equipped with all-wheel drive, their confidence-inspiring elevated ride height, and their ability to comfortably carry five or more people. While not as roomy inside as a boxy minivan, large SUVs like the Kia Telluride offer three rows of seating, comfortable ride quality, advanced safety features, and a high-tech infotainment system with a large 12.3-inch touchscreen. Th
  
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• How to Remove Tree Sap from Your Car Without Damaging the Paint

  01-02-2025 19:01 via krqe.com
  
  (iSeeCars)Tree sap can be a stubborn and sticky substance on your car’s exterior. If left untreated, it can harden, attract dirt, and even damage your car’s paint over time. This can lead to sap stains, making your paint job look dull and worn out. Fortunately, with the right tree sap removal methods, you can safely remove tree sap without harming your car’s finish. Here’s how.What You’ll NeedBefore you start, gather the following materials:Microfiber cloths –
  
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• LIST: Are you in the top 1% of earners in your state?

  01-02-2025 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — What it takes to be "rich" can vary from person to person: it could be owning a house, making a lot of money, or, in today's world, finding eggs under $4 per dozen. The definition on paper, however, is a lot more straightforward — and maybe not as far out of reach as you may think.Reviewing data from the Social Security Administration, GOBankingRates recently determined that to be among the top 1% of earners in the U.S., you need to make at least $794,129 annually. That w
  
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• Hershey isn't sure why Kisses are called 'Kisses' — but they have a theory

  01-02-2025 18:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Why is it called a Hershey’s “Kiss” and not a Hershey’s Smooch or a Hershey’s Cone?Even the people at The Hershey Company aren’t exactly sure.The Hershey’s Kiss was first produced in 1907 by the Hershey Company (then the Hershey Chocolate Company) at its facility in Derry, Pennsylvania. The earliest iteration was foil-wrapped by hand, and contained a small piece of tissue paper — within the foil, under the chocolate — that i
  
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• What do you need to file your taxes?

  01-02-2025 17:11 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Internal Revenue Service has started processing 2024 tax returns, and taxpayers have until April 15 to submit theirs without a penalty or authorized extension.To file your taxes, you will need a host of documents, including personal information and income. Here is what you need, according to the IRS.Personal information:Social security number or individual tax ID numberBank account and routing numbers if using direct deposit for refundsAdjusted gross incomeRefund amount
  
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• What happens to my 401(k) if I quit my job?

  01-02-2025 17:09 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Leaving a job comes with several decisions, including what to do with your retirement savings.If you've been contributing to an employer-sponsored account like a 401(k) or 403(b) you generally have four options. You can leave it where it is, roll it over to an individual retirement account (IRA) or your new employer's plan, or cash out. Happy 401(k) Day! Do you know where yours is?The best choice will vary from person to person, depending on account balance, future goals and
  
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• Philadelphia mayor confirms 7 dead, including one on the ground, in medical transport jet crash

  01-02-2025 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed that in addition to the six people killed in the crash involving a medical transport jet, one other person in a car has died.The dead included a child who was receiving treatment at a Philadelphia hospital and her mother.At least 19 people on the ground were injured in the crash on Friday and treated at nearby hospitals.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences Saturday morning in a statement on the social media pl
  
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• Mexico's president says all 6 people on medical transport jet were killed

  01-02-2025 17:08 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Six people on board a medical transport jet that crashed in Philadelphia were killed. That is according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.The dead included a child who was receiving treatment at a Philadelphia hospital and her mother.At least six people on the ground were injured in the crash on Friday.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences Saturday morning in a statement on the social media platform X.“I mourn the passing of six Mexicans i
  
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• Warm start to February with record-breaking warmth possible

  01-02-2025 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  Warmer weather will continue to move in through the weekend. Winds will pick up through this afternoon across eastern parts of New Mexico, with wind gusts up to 45 mph possible. Winds will calm on Sunday, but temperatures will be even higher. A couple of record-high temperatures are possible Sunday afternoon.The warmest weather will move in Monday through Wednesday next week. Record and near-record high temperatures are likely across New Mexico with temperatures climbing into the upper 60s, 70s,
  
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• Record warm weather moving in by next week

  01-02-2025 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It will be a very warm start to February across New Mexico. Record high temperatures are likely early next week.Temperatures started a big warm-up Friday afternoon across New Mexico with high temperatures over 20° warmer for some compared to yesterday. Nearly the entire state saw high temperatures above average for the end of January. Winds were calmer today too with sunny skies across all of New Mexico.Forecast Continues Below
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• Whistleblower lawsuit filed against New Mexico Tech from former university president

  01-02-2025 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico Tech is accused of mismanaging millions of dollars and unjustly firing its former president in a new lawsuit. “As with any president of a university, his job was, in essence, to be the CEO and to do what's best for the school, and that he did,” said attorney Joleen Wells, who is representing Stephen Wells.Story continues below
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• Silver City teacher and coach charged with child abuse

  01-02-2025 06:18 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – A teacher and coach at a Silver City Middle School is still on the job after being charged with child abuse and battery earlier this month. The New Mexico Public Education Department is now looking into it.Story continues below
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• A medical plane carrying a child patient and 5 others crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze

  01-02-2025 04:54 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes.
  Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, which operated the Learjet 55, said in a statement: “We cannot confirm any survivors.” There was no immediate word whether anyone on the ground was killed.
  All six people aboard were from Mexico. The child had been treated i
  
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• Three teens connected to deadly attempted robbery in Albuquerque will be held until trial

  01-02-2025 03:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At least three of the teens arrested following a botched armed robbery, that turned deadly for one of their own, are staying locked up for now. A judge ruled that 15-year-old Jeriah Salas, 17-year-old Vicente Pino, and 16-year-old Jocelyn Sedillo, would pose a danger to the community if released from jail.Bernalillo County DA speaks out on teens charged in attempted robbery, shootingPolice said the three were part of a group that tried to rob a woman at an a
  
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• Plane with 6 aboard crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze and unleashing a fireball

  01-02-2025 03:06 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A medical transport jet with a child patient and five others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball and setting several homes ablaze.
  Jet Rescue Air Ambulance said the patient and another passenger were on board along with four crew members.
  “We cannot confirm any survivors,” the company said in a statement. “Our immediate concern is for the patient’s family, our personnel, th
  
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• VIDEO: Man tries to flee from New Mexico State Police with cuff hanging from wrist

  01-02-2025 02:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He was behind the wheel with a police handcuff on his wrist. Now, newly released video showed the moment that suspect took off after a New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officer pulled him over for driving without tires. KRQE News 13 obtained the video which shows how officers stopped the suspect by tackling him in the middle of a busy Albuquerque street.Story continues below
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• Plane with at least 2 aboard crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze and unleashing a fireball

  01-02-2025 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A medical transport jet crashed in Philadelphia on Friday about 30 seconds after taking off, setting homes ablaze, strewing debris and rattling residents after the second air disaster in as many days. Two people were on board, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
  A doorbell camera captured footage of the plane falling from the sky in a streak of white and exploding in a fireball as it hit the ground in a residential neighborhood near a shopping mall and major roadw
  
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• New NMDOH web series aims to help teens develop healthy communication habits

  01-02-2025 02:19 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  In a 24/7 world overrun by social media likes, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), is now behind a new video series teaching teens how to make healthy relationships with their friends and themselves."It's so important because relationships are part of our day-to-day, and it's not something that everyone just intuitively knows how to do," said Dr. Katherine Grill. But, the New Mexico Department of Health, says it's worth repeating, especially these da
  
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• 2 people arrested, charged with possible triple murder in New Mexico

  01-02-2025 02:10 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two people were arrested and charged in connection to a possible triple murder in Lincoln County, New Mexico, the Alamogordo District Attorney’s Office said on Friday. Jan. 31.Kane Mayes and Cassandra Douglas were charged with the murder of three individuals, according to the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Alamogordo.Mayes was charged with three counts of first-degree murder, three counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, aggravated bur
  
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• Derrick Thomas' son remembers father in new streetwear line

  01-02-2025 02:07 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Proof that beloved football legends are never forgotten comes from the city’s Crossroads District.As Kansas City Chiefs fans prepare for Super Bowl LIX, one of Derrick Thomas’ sons is planning a new line of streetwear. The hip retro fashions are meant to emulate Thomas’ style, with throwback vibes that are said to be en vogue again.It never went out of fashion for those who still celebrate Thomas’ life and career. Thomas went to the Pro Football H
  
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• Air traffic controllers union responds to Trump's DEI attacks

  01-02-2025 02:03 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – The air traffic controllers union responded Friday to claims by President Trump this week that diversity programs contributed to the fatal crash in Washington Wednesday night.“Air traffic controllers earn the prestigious and elite status of being a fully certified professional controller after successfully completing a series of rigorous training milestones. The standards to achieve certifications are not based on race or gender,” Nick Daniels, president of the Nat
  
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• Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

  01-02-2025 01:53 via krqe.com
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off as crews respond to a fiery scene, Pennsylvania’s governor said Friday.
  Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is offering all “Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly.”
  The crash happened less than 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, which primarily serves business jets and charter flights. Photos taken at the c
  
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• Isotopes announce 2025 promotional schedule

  01-02-2025 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes have announced its promotional schedule for the 2025 season. Fireworks shows, Mariachis games, and green chile cheeseburger nights fill the calendar. Albuquerque Isotopes look to hire stadium staff for 2025 seasonGiveaways will also be a part of the fun including jerseys, hats, a Mariachis poncho, and a Lowrider paint-your-own bobblehead. The Isotopes will host 75 games during the 2025 season with the Home Opener scheduled for April
  
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• Albuquerque Isotopes release 2025 promotional schedule

  01-02-2025 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes have announced its promotional schedule for the 2025 season. Fireworks shows, Mariachis games, and green chile cheeseburger nights fill the calendar. Albuquerque Isotopes look to hire stadium staff for 2025 seasonGiveaways will also be a part of the fun including jerseys, hats, a Mariachis poncho, and a Lowrider paint-your-own bobblehead. The Isotopes will host 75 games during the 2025 season with the Home Opener scheduled for April
  
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• 2 men facing charges following courtroom brawl in Albuquerque

  01-02-2025 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A routine court hearing, devolved into chaos, when two people in the gallery, rush at the defendant, and end up starting a brawl. Now, those two men are facing charges. It happened at a district court hearing Friday morning for murder suspect Alexander Ortiz.Laguna man sentenced for killing three family members in 2022 drunk driving crashAs the defendant stood in front of the judge, a man jumped over the partition from the gallery ran forward, threw the defe
  
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• 'Unconscionable:' Mayor talks DWI scheme, expresses trust in Albuquerque police

  01-02-2025 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's top leader, Mayor Tim Keller, weighed in on the DWI dismissal scandal involving the city's police officers that federal investigators believe dates back more than two decades.KRQE Investigative Reporter Ann Pierret asked Mayor Keller how a scheme like this could be prevented in the future.Related Coverage:APD DWI officer under federal probe let suspected drunk driver go homeABQ Police Dept. provides timeline, names leader for D
  
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• Inmate work detail finds guns along I-25

  01-02-2025 01:13 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The state corrections department is praising inmates on a work detail after they found two loaded guns along I-25. The inmates from the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas were working near the Santo Domingo exit Monday.When the department says they spotted the guns hidden under some tumbleweeds. The inmates alerted the supervising officer, who took swift action. Albuquerque City Council approves safe public space legislationThe corrections d
  
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• Warm start to February

  01-02-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  It will be a very warm start to February across New Mexico. Record high temperatures are likely early next week.Temperatures have started a big warm up Friday afternoon across New Mexico with high temperatures as much as 20° warmer compared to yesterday. Almost the entire state saw high temperatures above average for the end of January. Winds are calmer today with sunny skies across all of New Mexico.
  Warmer weather will continue to move in through the weekend. Winds will pick up though Satu
  
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• Will Taylor Swift perform with Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl LIX?

  01-02-2025 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kendrick Lamar is set to take the stage in New Orleans during halftime of Super Bowl LIX, and people are wondering who his guests will be.This will be Lamar's first solo performance at the Super Bowl, and it is the first time a solo rapper has headlined the halftime show. It is confirmed that SZA will join Lamar during halftime, but could Kansas City's favorite pop star also be joining? Did Taylor Swift ‘bless’ the Caesars Superdome ahead of Super Bowl LIX?Ta
  
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• Bernalillo County seeking funding for affordable senior housing project

  01-02-2025 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Its prime real estate in the heart of downtown Albuquerque that Bernalillo County has tried and failed to revamp. Now, a new proposal could bring new senior housing to it if lawmakers can help. The county wants $10 million in capital outlay from state lawmakers with the idea of building 60 units for seniors with low to moderate income.Story continues below
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• Lobos travel to Utah State for 1st place showdown

  01-02-2025 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM men's basketball team is set to begin the second half of its conference schedule on Saturday night. After the best start to league play in program history (9-1), the Lobos now have an opportunity to create some separation for first place.
  Up next for New Mexico is a road trip to Utah State on Saturday. The Aggies (19-2, 9-1 MW) are currently tied with the Lobos for first place in the Mountain West."I think Utah State is really good," said UNM head co
  
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