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• Trump official orders consumer protection agency to stop work

  09-02-2025 19:55 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down an agency that was created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis and subprime mortgage-lending scandal.Russell Vought, the newly installed director of the Office of Management and Budget, directed the CFPB on Saturday night confirmed by The Association to stop work on proposed rules, to suspend the effectiv
  
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• Workforce Solutions says federal guidance led to overpayments

  09-02-2025 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions has suspended efforts to collect unemployment overpayments received during the pandemic. This is following a series of administrative errors.The department says they experienced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, going from processing between $100-125 million in claims a year to over $1 billion. But what ultimately led to the oversight was shifting federal guidance. Millions in relief expected following la
  
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• Workforce Solutions says federal guidance, challenges led to overpayments

  09-02-2025 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions has suspended efforts to collect unemployment overpayments received during the pandemic. This is following a series of administrative errors.The department says they experienced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, going from processing between $100-125 million in claims a year to over $1 billion. But what ultimately led to the oversight was shifting federal guidance. Millions in relief expected following la
  
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• Fatal pedestrian crash shuts down Isleta Blvd. Saturday night

  09-02-2025 19:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in the South Valley Saturday night. According to BCSO, the crash happened near Isleta Blvd. and Rio Bravo Blvd.Story continues below
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• Crowne Plaza Hotel sheds light on Go Red For Women day

  09-02-2025 19:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Across the country, people are wearing red to raise awareness about the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, the "Go Red For Women" campaign is an initiative that aims to educate the public about heart disease risks, prevention, and strategies. Local animal nonprofit holding event to help California fire victimsOn Friday, Albuquerque's Crowne Plaza Hotel did something special to honor the movement. "A lot
  
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• WATCH: Snow blankets parts of Northeast US, up to a foot expected for some

  09-02-2025 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A strong storm is expected to bring moderate to heavy snowfall across parts of the Upper Great Lakes on Saturday before intensifying overnight across the Northeast.The National Weather Service said a storm over the central and southern plains will move northeastward Saturday, producing a swath of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) of snow across parts of Minnesota and the Great Lakes. Saturday night into Sunday, upstate New York and New England could see up to a foot
  
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• Musk calls for impeachment of judge who blocked DOGE access at Treasury

  09-02-2025 18:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Elon Musk is calling for the impeachment of the federal judge who made a decision early Saturday morning that the Treasury Department should block access to anyone “other than civil servants with a need for access to perform their job duties” from its payment systems.The order explicitly prohibits special government employees and those detailed from outside the department from getting access to the systems, a designation that would cover Musk and the Department of
  
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• Can you get the flu twice in a season?

  09-02-2025 18:40 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Flu cases are surging across the country – more than half of states are now at "very high" levels, the most severe designation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention – but is it possible that some of those people are catching it for a second time?Flu is an illness caused by influenza viruses that often arrives suddenly with symptoms of fever, cough, headaches, sore throat, and more. "Flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death," ac
  
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• Musk says he has no plans to buy TikTok

  09-02-2025 18:29 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he is not interested in acquiring the video-sharing app TikTok and has no plans regarding what he would do if he owned it. Musk made the remarks during a virtual session at the WELT Economic Summit held on Jan. 28, as seen in a video released by The WELT Group on Saturday."I haven't made a bid for TikTok, nor do I have any plans regarding what I would do if I owned it," Musk said.U.S. lawmakers had initially planned to block TikTok due to nation
  
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• The remains of all 10 people killed in Alaska plane crash have been recovered, authorities say

  09-02-2025 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The remains of all 10 people killed when their small plane crashed into ice on the Bering Sea have been recovered, authorities said. The Nome Volunteer Fire Department made the announcement on its Facebook page Saturday afternoon. Recovery crews had been racing to recover the bodies before a winter storm was expected to hit the region.“All ten individuals aboard the Bering Air plane have been officially brought home,” the fire department wrote in the socia
  
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• 10th Annual Ski Lift Pitch competition brings investors from across the country

  09-02-2025 18:18 via krqe.com
  
  TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – You've heard of the elevator pitch, but in Taos Ski Valley, entrepreneurs are reaching new heights. For its tenth year, the Ski Lift Pitch event connected investors and New Mexico-based companies in a competition with high stakes.Pitch on the way up, ski, or snowboard on the way down. Nine competitors hit the slopes for the two-day event all hoping to go before the judges in the "Ski Lodge" final round. "I've been to several pitch competitions, if you will, before,
  
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• ABC Prep beats Colorado Prep Saturday 87-82

  09-02-2025 17:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico played host to an EIBC League Tournament over the weekend, and ABC Prep wrapped up play on Saturday with an 87-82 victory over Colorado Prep.Colorado Prep took an early 12-point lead, with Josiah Sanders leading the way. Sanders is one of the best point guards in the country and will play college ball with Los Lunas stand out, Jalin Holland next year at Colorado.
  ABC Prep battled back in the first half and went on to take a 10-point lead at the br
  
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• Cooler and wetter weather returns to New Mexico

  09-02-2025 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures will continue to feel like spring with mild weather sticking around for parts of the state today. Although eastern parts of the state will be a little cooler after a weak cold front moves in.Next week is looking cooler and wetter. Another cold front tonight will bring in cooler temperatures Monday. Temperatures will continue to get cooler everyday through the middle of next week. Wednesday will be the coolest day with some parts of New Mexico actually falling below average. Rain and
  
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• NM lawmakers debate contentious youth crime bill

  09-02-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new bill aimed at cracking down on violent youth criminals stirred up rigorous debate in the state's capital Saturday, as lawmakers shared their support and concerns about the potential new law. "I personally believe the most important criminal legislation that we can pass this session is dealing with our violent juvenile offenders," said Representative Andrea Reeb.If approved, the amendments would strengthen laws surrounding crimes committed by youth. I
  
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• Should restaurants stop using plastic cutting boards? Nevada student says yes.

  09-02-2025 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A medical school student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is hoping to change the way restaurants prepare your food in the U.S. For Joshua Khorsandi, it's all about reducing the number of microplastics that can get into the food we eat.Khorsandi is studying to be a doctor — but now he’s studying a little bit of public policy on the side.He says he wants to make it so restaurants have to get rid of plastic cutting boards and switch to alternatives like w
  
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• Philadelphia radio station bans Taylor Swift music ahead of Super Bowl

  09-02-2025 02:29 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — In an effort to ward off any lingering "Tayvoodoo", Philadelphia radio station 94.5 PST is taking down all Taylor Swift tracks before Super Bowl LIX.A release from the station claims that 94.5 is "pressing pause on all things Taylor Swift." The announcement came after a Swift fan and a Philly advertising agency spent the week trolling each other with ads in KC and Philly.“Taylor turned her back on us, so we kind of have to turn her back on her,” said J
  
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• Super Bowl LIX: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce spotted out in New Orleans

  09-02-2025 02:23 via krqe.com
  
  NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Power couple Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce were spotted on Friday night eating at a restaurant while in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.On Sunday, Kelce and his teammates will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles — a veritable rematch of Super Bowl LVII in 2023, where the Chiefs came out victorious, 38-35.The most expensive merch we found at the Super BowlNew Orleans resident Geoff Jacques was sitting at the bar at Lilette in Uptow
  
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• Make it 6-straight victories, UNM earns 88-53 win over Air Force Saturday

  09-02-2025 02:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM Men's Basketball Team has reached 20 wins for a third consecutive season, after an 88-53 victory at Air Force on Saturday. The Lobos finished with four double-digit scorers, with Donovan Dent leading the way with 25 points and six assists. Nelly Junior Joseph had 14 points and a career-high 21 rebounds, which now marks his fifth straight double-double. Tru Washington scored 16 points and Filip Borovicanin rounded out the double-digit scoring with 10
  
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• Make it 6-straight, UNM earns 88-53 win over Air Force Saturday

  09-02-2025 02:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM Men's Basketball Team has reached 20 wins for a third consecutive season, after an 88-53 victory at Air Force on Saturday. The Lobos finished with four double-digit scorers, with Donovan Dent leading the way with 25 points and six assists. Nelly Junior Joseph had 14 points and a career-high 21 rebounds, which now marks his fifth straight double-double. Tru Washington scored 16 points and Filip Borovicanin rounded out the double-digit scoring with 10
  
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• Trump says he won't deport Prince Harry: 'He’s got enough problems with his wife’

  09-02-2025 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — President Trump said on Friday that he is "not interested" in deporting Harry, who currently resides in Montecito, Calif., with his wife, Meghan Markle. “I don’t want to do that,” Trump told the New York Post. “I’ll leave him alone. He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.”In February last year, Trump accused former President Biden's administration of “protecting Harry," adding that he wouldn't do the same if
  
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• Cooler temperatures return next week with some more precipitation

  09-02-2025 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures will continue to feel like spring with mild weather sticking around for parts of the state Sunday. Although Sunday eastern parts of the state will be a little cooler after a weak cold front moves in.Next week is looking cooler and wetter. Another cold front Sunday night will bring in cooler temperatures Monday. Temperatures will continue to get cooler everyday through the middle of next week. Wednesday will be the coolest day with some parts of New Mexico actually falling below aver
  
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• Lawmakers proposing joint resolution to create more CYFD oversight

  09-02-2025 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Reform of the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is one of the governor's top priorities in this legislative session. Now, lawmakers are proposing their ideas on what that could look like, including the creation of new entities to oversee the department. Currently, the governor has full authority in selecting and appointing the CYFD cabinet secretary who manages the department. A Democrat-led joint resolution wants to create more tr
  
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• Isotopes hold job fair ahead of 2025 season

  09-02-2025 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Saturday, the Albuquerque Isotopes hosted a job fair and officials say the response from the community couldn't have been better. The minor league baseball club, along with stadium concessionaires, Oak View Group, are looking to fill dozens of seasonal part-time positions. Man accused in shooting outside Isotopes Park pleads guilty to separate drug chargesThe general manager of the Isotopes said all volunteers are vital to their operations. "There ar
  
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• Animal Humane's 2025 Puppy Bowl held at thrift store

  09-02-2025 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Super Bowl isn't until Sunday but Animal Humane held their own event at their thrift store on Saturday, making sure puppies were a part of the fun. The event combines a love for puppies and football, with officials saying the event is meant to encourage the community to adopt a shelter dog ready to be a forever friend. Expo New Mexico features a variety of events throughout FebruaryThe event was held at Animal Humnane's thrift store on Menaul, which help
  
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• Love and Leashes raising money for California wildfire victims

  09-02-2025 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's the month of love and Expo New Mexico hosted a new event that put a little more love in the air for animal lovers and local shoppers. The first-ever Love and Leashes Festival brought over 30 vendors to Expo New Mexico, with each offering a variety of products and services from local small businesses. Expo New Mexico features a variety of events throughout FebruaryFor those who brought their pet dogs, a Valentine's Day card station allowed pups to sign a
  
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