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• Lobos host second place Utah State for retro day on Sunday

  15-02-2025 23:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Sunday, the UNM men's basketball team will honor the past and try to put itself in the drivers seat for a Mountain West title. The first place Lobos will host No. 2 Utah State on a day that will feature throwback uniforms with alumni in attendance.Currently 13-1 in conference play, UNM has an opportunity to sweep Utah State (12-2) in the regular season and gain a two game lead as well as a tiebreaker.
  "We are playing for first, we are playing a lot right
  
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• 'The Monkey' director Osgood Perkins says Disney is why film's evil toy plays the drum

  15-02-2025 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Horror director Osgood Perkins ("Longlegs") says he had to make a major change when adapting the Stephen King short story, "The Monkey," for the forthcoming film of the same name — and he says Disney is why he had to do it.And it all goes back to 2010 when Walt Disney Pictures released "Toy Story 3."Here's what happened.
  You see, "The Monkey" is based on a 1980 King short story that was published in a now-defunct adult magazine and later as part of the King story collecti
  
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• Wreckage of missing plane found in Florida woods

  15-02-2025 22:01 via krqe.com
  
  BUNNELL, Fla. (WFLA) — A plane that went missing Friday night was found early Saturday morning in a remote, wooded area in north Florida.Just after midnight, the Flager County Sheriff's Office issued a notice that deputies were searching for an aircraft that went down after losing contact with the Palatka Municipal Airport around 7 p.m. Cruise ship stomach bug illnesses hit 12-year high: CDCThe 2012 Cessna 208 Caravan plane lost contact while roughly 900 feet up in the air and was "descend
  
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• The 2025 Oscars won't use this 'lovely' format for the acting awards — and it might be for the best

  15-02-2025 20:33 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is ditching its “Fab Five” format for the acting categories at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards.The format, most recently embraced at the 96th Academy Awards in 2024, takes place during the reading of the nominees, and features five previous Oscar winners (or nominees) heaping praise on the year’s potential recipients. Last year, for instance, the award for Best Actress was presented by previous winners S
  
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• US Army bans transgender people from enlisting

  15-02-2025 20:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The U.S. Army has banned transgender people from joining its ranks and ended gender-affirming care for service members, the military branch announced Friday.
  In a post on X, the official U.S. Army account said that "all new accessions for individuals with a history of gender dysphoria are paused, and all unscheduled, scheduled, or planned medical procedures associated with affirming or facilitating a gender transition for Service members are paused."The new policies are effe
  
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• First homes and weddings have never been more expensive — Here's how to afford both

  15-02-2025 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Weddings and homeownership are two major goals for many couples, but affording both takes years of careful saving and planning. In 2024, the median age at first marriage was 28 for women and 30 for men, according to U.S. Census data. Yet the National Association of Realtors reports that the median age of first-time home buyers in 2024 was 38. Picture a typical American couple waiting nearly a decade after marriage to become homeowners.If you’re recently engaged, following th
  
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• 'No Buy 2025': Inflation-inspired challenge trends on TikTok

  15-02-2025 19:07 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Frustrated by rising prices and overconsumption, a growing league of people are swearing off unnecessary purchases altogether. The "No Buy 2025" challenge has garnered thousands of posts on TikTok with many people sharing their personal rules for a year of buying less.
  Despite its "No Buy" name, the trend is more about putting entire categories of spending off limits or cutting far back on nonessentials. It's obviously not feasible to swear off buying groceries, gas, and other
  
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• Hawaii's only quintuplets find their passion in inline hockey

  15-02-2025 18:32 via krqe.com
  
  KAPOLEI, HI (KHON) - For the Dela Cruz quintuplets, life has always been an adventure.Now, the "quints" — Kapena, Kamali‘i, Kupono, Keahi, and Kaolu — have found a new passion that keeps them moving: inline hockey.The five siblings, along with their older brother Makaio, have immersed themselves in the sport, practicing several times a week at Kapolei Inline Hockey Arenas.NM youth soccer club travels to Europe to train with professional English teamsIt wasn’t a planned pa
  
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• Back-to-back earthquakes jolt Los Angeles area within hours

  15-02-2025 18:26 via krqe.com
  
  Los Angeles, CA (KTLA) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.5 rattled the L.A. metropolitan area early Saturday just hours after a 3.8-magnitude quake shook the Malibu area shortly before midnight Friday.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 6:30 a.m. The epicenter was said to be 11 kilometers (about 6.8 miles), at a depth of 14.4 kilometers (about 8.7 miles). A 6.2 earthquake jolts southwestern Mexico, causing no damage or casualtiesThere were
  
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• Daylight saving time starts soon: Could this be the last time the clocks change?

  15-02-2025 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — If you’re tired of early sunsets and “shorter” days, have no fear — daylight saving time will begin soon, which means “longer” days are near. If some lawmakers (and President Donald Trump) have their way, this could be the last time we change the clocks, too.Daylight saving time has become a hot-button topic at least twice a year, with growing interest in ditching the practice. Polls have shown Americans prefer permanent daylight sa
  
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• 20% down? The myth that could be holding home buyers back

  15-02-2025 17:56 via krqe.com
  
  (NerdWallet) - Scraping together a down payment for a home is a challenge, especially in today’s housing market. But one persistent financial myth could be making it harder than it needs to be.According to NerdWallet’s 2025 Home Buyer Report, 62% of Americans say that a 20% down payment is required to buy a home.But that’s not the case. And since 33% of non-homeowners say that not having enough money for a down payment is holding them back from buying a home at this time, accor
  
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• Which states have the lowest high school graduation rates?

  15-02-2025 17:50 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – For the majority of people, education is the stepping stone towards a better future, and the first step is usually finishing high school and receiving your diploma.Roughly 90% of Americans over the age of 25 have a high school diploma, according to the World Population Review, and in many states that number is significantly higher. However, other states appear to be falling short of the national average.Thanks to some research from WalletHub, each state in the U.S.
  
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• What is a FICA tax?

  15-02-2025 17:47 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Many Americans are in the process of filing taxes, and some may be wondering what certain tax jargon means.If you're paying taxes, you should know exactly what you're paying for. For example, a portion of your paycheck is withheld under the FICA tax.What is a FICA tax?FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and the tax helps fund federal Medicare and Social Security programs.
  The tax is "composed of the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes, also kn
  
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• Stacker: People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Albuquerque

  15-02-2025 15:30 via krqe.com
  
  (STACKER) - Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country but remain high even as more homes come to the market.Record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100.Story continues below
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• New downtown Albuquerque hotel opens its doors to guests for the first time

  15-02-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Starting Friday night, a nationwide hotel chain is accepting guests at its brand-new downtown Albuquerque location. With its bright colors, and unique style, developers are excited for the public to come pay a visit to Arrive Albuquerque.Story continues below
  Local: Bryan Cranston makes surprise visit to Albuquerque ‘Breaking Bad’ storeCrime: 12 horses at All American Futurity had illicit drug in their systemDWI Scandal: Prominent ABQ attorn
  
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• UNM seeks input on pedestrian safety and campus mobility

  15-02-2025 06:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is seeking feedback about its campus mobility. UNM is asking students, faculty, and campus visitors to take a survey about pedestrian safety and micromobility access at the university.‘A 300-million-year journey’: Ancient Life exhibit opening at NM Museum of Natural History & ScienceThe survey will be used to improve both infrastructure and policies to make the campus more friendly for not only pedestrians, but th
  
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• VIDEO: Police arrest man after chaotic traffic stop in Albuquerque

  15-02-2025 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What started out as a simple traffic stop turned into an arrest after police say the suspect tried to get them off his tail by having a friend drive by and fire off a gun to divert their attention.Story continues below
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• UNM guard Donovan Dent named to Naismith Trophy midseason team

  15-02-2025 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM junior point guard Donovan Dent has been named to the Naismith Trophy midseason team. He is one of 30 players named to the team and the only one from the Mountain West Conference.
  Dent currently leads the Mountain West in scoring, averaging 19.6 points and 6.5 assists per game. The talented guard was named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason watch list earlier this month.
  Dent is the only player nationally to have three 30-point games and three 10-as
  
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• FBI asking for information on Los Lunas bank robbery

  15-02-2025 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Los Lunas Police Department are asking for help identifying a bank robber. They said the robbery happened on Wednesday at U.S. Bank on Main St. in Los Lunas around 5 p.m. Albuquerque man who lit his roommate on fire is sentenced to 20 yearsThe man is described as Hispanic, around 5'10" to 6' tall, with a thin build. He was wearing blue jeans, black hoodie, sunglasses, face mask, and black shoes.The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for infor
  
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• FBI asking for information Los Lunas bank robbery

  15-02-2025 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The FBI and Los Lunas Police Department are asking for help identifying a bank robber. They said the robbery happened on Wednesday at U.S. Bank on Main St. in Los Lunas around 5 p.m. Albuquerque man who lit his roommate on fire is sentenced to 20 yearsThe man is described as Hispanic, around 5'10" to 6' tall, with a thin build. He was wearing blue jeans, black hoodie, sunglasses, face mask, and black shoes.The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for infor
  
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• City of Las Vegas under precautionary boil water advisory

  15-02-2025 04:26 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Las Vegas said the area is currently under a precautionary boil water order. The city has been dealing with low water pressure because water usage is higher than water production. They are asking for people to conserve water and check for leaks around their properties. New Mexico Department of Health declares measles outbreak in Lea CountyThe city said water needs to be boiled for one minute before being used for things like cooking, washing fruits
  
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• Rep. Stansbury says there's cause for alarm on possible dismantling of the Education Dept.

  15-02-2025 02:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – She's one of the top lawmakers tasked with making sure the new Department of Government Efficiency is doing what it's supposed to. New Mexico Rep. Melanie Stansbury said there’s cause for alarm.Story continues below
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• New Mexico's snowpack conditions are 'far from optimistic,' hydrologists say

  15-02-2025 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico's snowpack conditions are showing an "extreme difference between this year and last year," and "are far from optimistic for New Mexico’s forecast basins," according to hydrologists with the Natural Resources Conservation Service under the U.S. Department of Agriculture."Snowpack can be thought of as the accumulated snow that persists on the landscape and generally builds in volume throughout the winter season to then be available f
  
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• Winter storm moving out of New Mexico tonight

  15-02-2025 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  A winter storm will move out of New Mexico Friday night. Spotty rain and snow showers will stick around through Saturday with cooler temperatures.
  Heavy snow has been falling since last night across southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico as a winter storm moves through the region. So far, up to two feet of snow has fallen in the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado, while up to 9" has been measured in the northern mountains in New Mexico. Higher snowfall totals will likely be recorded wi
  
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• Gunshot detection technology could be coming to Santa Fe

  15-02-2025 00:49 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –  Albuquerque police claim gunshot detection technology has made a big difference in helping officers find suspects, fast. Now, another major New Mexico city says it's ready to make that same investment. "It's very valuable. It's an officer safety tool, it's a life-saving tool," said Lt. Jimmie Montoya of the Santa Fe Police Department.Story continues below
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• Veterans claim they got cancer while working at Area 51, but DOD denies they were ever there

  15-02-2025 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  NewsNation Anchor Natasha Zouves has much more on the Area 51 veterans fighting for benefits. To watch her full report, tune into "NewsNation Prime" this Saturday at 7p/6C.(NewsNation) — Dave Crete added another name to a growing memorial list, now more than 400 in total — men and women he said he served with on a secretive range in the Nevada desert that encompasses Area 51.Crete and his fellow veterans claim they were hand-picked and tasked with top-secret work. They said they coul
  
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• 'A 300-million-year journey': Ancient Life exhibit opening at NM Museum of Natural History & Science

  15-02-2025 00:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new exhibit featuring nearly 300 never-before-seen fossils will open at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science on Saturday.The Bradbury Stamm Construction Hall of Ancient Life completes the museum’s exploration of life in New Mexico by telling the story of 300 million years of evolution. "This really sets people up to learn what happened in New Mexico before the dinosaurs, what was living here, what New Mexico looked like,"
  
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• Andrew Lester pleads guilty in shooting of unarmed Kansas City teen Ralph Yarl

  15-02-2025 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – Andrew Lester, a man who garnered both national and international attention after police say he shot Ralph Yarl, an unarmed teenage boy, outside of his Kansas City home in 2023, has pleaded guilty in a Clay County courtroom to second-degree assault on Friday afternoon.His plea carries a maximum of seven years in prison. Sentencing will take place on March 7 when Yarl and his mother Cleo Nagbe are expected to deliver victim impact statements.They've already provide
  
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• New Mexico Department of Health declares measles outbreak in Lea County

  15-02-2025 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health declared a measles outbreak in Lea County Friday. The decision comes after two adults in the county tested positive for the disease, bringing this week's total of unrelated cases up to three. First measles case reported in New Mexico for 2025“We are investigating every suspected case, and we encourage sick individuals with symptoms consistent with measles to seek medical care,” said Dr. Chad Smelser, NMDOH
  
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