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• Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante captured

  13-09-2023 14:54 via krqe.com
  
  POTTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An escaped murderer was captured Wednesday after eluding hundreds of searchers for two weeks, bringing relief to anxious residents of southeastern Pennsylvania who endured sleepless nights as he hid in the woods, broke into suburban homes for food, changed his appearance, and fled under gunfire with a rifle pilfered from a garage, authorities said.State police announced Danelo Souza Cavalcante’s capture on social media on Wednesday, as the se
  
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• The pros and cons of 'peanut butter'-style pay increases for employees

  24-01-2026 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  You might not be entirely happy with the pay increase your company is planning to offer in 2026. But would it help to know that most of your colleagues aren’t thrilled with it, either?
  
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• Police chief calls for calm after a man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

  24-01-2026 18:18 via krqe.com
  
  Correction via AP: The age of the man who was shot has been corrected to 37, per information from the police chief. The AP previously reported his age as 51 based on a hospital record. (Associated Press) -- Federal immigration officers shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a [...]
  
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• Man shot during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died, hospital record shows

  24-01-2026 18:18 via krqe.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 51-year-old man shot Saturday by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has died, a hospital record obtained by The Associated Press shows. The person was shot amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, Gov. Tim Walz said. The details surrounding the shooting weren’t immediately clear. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin told [...]
  
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• NATO chief cements 'Trump whisperer' status as Greenland crisis eases

  24-01-2026 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  Finnish President Alexander Stubb was asked at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday who or what can defuse rising tensions between the U.S. and its NATO allies over President Trump’s wish to take over Greenland, the world’s largest island. Stubb promptly responded, “Mark Rutte,” with a laugh, referring to the mild-mannered secretary-general of NATO, who [...]
  
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• Candle warmers are trending just in time for winter cozy season

  24-01-2026 18:15 via krqe.com
  
  Check out these candle warmers for a safer way to enjoy candles this winter.
  
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• Staying warm can be dangerous: How to protect your home from carbon monoxide

  24-01-2026 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  Carbon monoxide cases spike during the winter, and on Thursday night in Nashville, that risk became real for dozens of people.
  
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• How will 'Trump accounts' work? 6 things to know

  24-01-2026 18:11 via krqe.com
  
  While the accounts won't officially launch for a few months, you can start the application process now.
  
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• Western New York ski resorts look forward to winter weather on the way

  24-01-2026 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The storm impacting much of the country this weekend is bringing wintry weather that Western New York ski resorts wait for year-round. “All things considered, it’s awesome news,” said Dash Hegeman, director of marketing at Holiday Valley. "We've had a really strong season to date as it is, so anytime that [...]
  
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• More than 11,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

  24-01-2026 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — More than 11,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across much of the country and threatened to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways with dangerous ice. Roughly 140 million people were under a [...]
  
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• More than 10,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

  24-01-2026 18:01 via krqe.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — More than 10,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across much of the country and threatened to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways with dangerous ice. Roughly 140 million people were under a [...]
  
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• Cruz returns to Texas ahead of winter storm after travel backlash

  24-01-2026 18:00 via krqe.com
  
  Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Friday he is back in the Lone Star State after a viral photo showed him on a plane as the state prepared for a massive winter storm. “I’ve returned home from my work trip. It’s 66 degrees & beautiful. A storm is expected tomorrow night,” Cruz posted on the social [...]
  
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• Winter Storm pushes through New Mexico today bringing rain, snow

  24-01-2026 16:12 via krqe.com
  
  Good morning and happy Saturday! We have additional snowfall and rainfall on the way this weekend as our winter storm moves through the Desert Southwest. This morning could be encountering fog throughout the state and snow in eastern New Mexico and up north. One problem area this morning is the Penasco 45 56 area, according [...]
  
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• Four sentenced for roles in robbery turned murder in Albuquerque

  24-01-2026 06:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Four people learned their punishment for a robbery that escalated into kidnapping and murder. In 2020, police responded to a neighborhood near the corner of 8th Street and Menaul Blvd., where Antonio Jaramillo was found tied up in his home and killed with a shot to the head. Officers used nearby surveillance video [...]
  
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• Winter storm continues moving through New Mexico this weekend

  24-01-2026 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A winter storm is moving into New Mexico on Friday. Rain and snow will continue through Sunday, bringing bigger impacts this weekend. Arctic air has moved into eastern New Mexico, where temperatures have been dropping on Friday afternoon. It is already down into the single digits in Clayton and in the teens [...]
  
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• Appeals court hears oral arguments on private property creek use for public in New Mexico

  24-01-2026 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An ongoing legal dispute between property owners and the state has led to some rough waters, after a 2022 New Mexico Supreme Court ruling said all waterways, including creeks and streams on private land, are accessible for public recreation. On Friday, a federal appeals court heard arguments from the state as well [...]
  
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• Former New Mexico State Police officer sentenced to 3 years in prison for Medicaid fraud

  24-01-2026 06:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A former New Mexico State Police officer was sentenced to three years behind bars for Medicaid fraud. Morgan Ortiz was working with doctor Keith Leavitt to fraudulently bill more than $800,000 to Medicaid through a substance abuse recovery program from 2019 to 2021. Leavitt is spending no time behind bars, after Judge [...]
  
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• Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Rio Rancho prepare for winter storm

  24-01-2026 05:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – While snow and ice are hitting eastern New Mexico, the metro faces rain and colder temperatures overnight into Saturday. City officials in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe said they already have crews prepared to treat roads. While the forecast doesn't bring snow chances to Albuquerque until Saturday night, the cold is the [...]
  
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• Woman finds skull during hike in Otero County, New Mexico

  24-01-2026 05:46 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A woman on a hike found a skull in Otero County earlier this week, according to the Sheriff's Office there. After an initial investigation, authorities determined that the skull was "at least 100 years old." The woman was hiking on Wednesday, Jan. 21 in the creek bed along the Alamo [...]
  
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• 3 bills clear New Mexico's Senate and head to House

  24-01-2026 05:35 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the 30-day session wraps up its first week, state lawmakers are moving quickly on some bills. The Senate has advanced three bills that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham considers key priorities, including a medical license compact bill, which would speed up the licensing process for out-of-state doctors to practice in New Mexico. [...]
  
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• UNM asks lawmakers for $50 million to help with improvements to University Stadium

  24-01-2026 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico is asking lawmakers for $50 million this session to help with improvements to University Stadium. Phase one plans include new concessions, including the stadium's first-ever full-service kitchen, and renovations to the restrooms. The university also wants to widen the east and west concourses from nine to 20 [...]
  
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• Jury convicts man of shooting and killing Uber delivery driver in Albuquerque

  24-01-2026 04:48 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury has convicted a man of shooting and killing an innocent Uber Eats delivery driver. Right before Christmas in 2024, Steven Keliiaa was delivering food at a home near Menaul Blvd. As he was driving down Menaul, Francisco Garcia fired multiple rounds into Keliiaa's vehicle, killing him. On Friday, a jury [...]
  
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• Belen Public Library looks to spark creativity with free 3D printing

  24-01-2026 03:48 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – In a small town where resources can be limited, one local library is opening its doors to big ideas by offering free access to 3D printing. "I started looking for a place where I could learn something about 3D printers, because you know, I didn't have a clue. And I found that [...]
  
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• Former Oregon QB, UNLV WR transfer to UNM

  24-01-2026 03:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The UNM football team landed two high-profile recruits in the transfer portal on Friday. Former Oregon QB Luke Moga and UNLV WR Troy Omeire are now set to join the Lobos for the 2026 season. Moga (6-2, 204 lbs) came out of high school in 2024 as a four-star recruit from Sunnyslope [...]
  
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• Daniel Bruce returns to NM United in new role

  24-01-2026 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Daniel Bruce's playing career may be over, but his time with New Mexico United will continue. The club officially announced Bruce as an assistant coach on Friday. Bruce, who joined United in its inaugural season, suffered a torn ACL during the 2025 season and announced his retirement. As a player with United, [...]
  
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• New Mexicans prepare for major winter storm

  24-01-2026 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As a winter storm makes its way through the state, snow and rain fell in eastern New Mexico and the East Mountains. Many were still out and about getting last-minute preps as the snow made its way through. People were bracing for the storm, with some heading to the Triangle Grocery to get [...]
  
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• State senate bill could give nearly half-a-billion dollars to help fund new UNM School of Medicine

  24-01-2026 02:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –There's a big push at the Roundhouse this year to get more doctors practicing in New Mexico, and one of the possibilities is funding a new medical school with a half-billion-dollar price tag. The University of New Mexico said they've outgrown its current school of medicine and is ready for a big expansion. On the northeast [...]
  
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• A winter storm is now moving into New Mexico. The latest on timing and how much snow we will see

  24-01-2026 00:59 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A winter storm is moving into New Mexico on Friday. Rain and snow will continue through Sunday, bringing bigger impacts this weekend. Arctic air has moved into eastern New Mexico, where temperatures have been dropping on Friday afternoon. It is already down into the single digits in Clayton and in the teens [...]
  
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• Utility companies prep for possible outages and damage from incoming winter storm in New Mexico

  24-01-2026 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A big storm is moving into the area Saturday, causing state-wide utility companies to begin preparing in case a disaster strikes. This could mean snow, high winds, rain, and cold temperatures, leaving some worried about outages and downed power lines. "We got extra crews lined up on call, extra crews lined up [...]
  
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• I-25 to close at Montgomery Blvd. for two nights next week for bridge construction

  23-01-2026 23:58 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's part of the massive project widening I-25 to improve safety and travel time. Now, drivers can expect closures for a few nights next week through the interchange at I-25 and Montgomery. On January 27 and 28, I-25 will be closed in each direction overnight as crews work to install beams [...]
  
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