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• Nearly 900K Yogi tea bags recalled for excessive pesticide residue

  18-05-2024 16:00 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) – Nearly 900,000 Yogi tea bags have been recalled after excessive levels of pesticide residues were detected, according to details posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The parent company of Yogi, East West Tea Company, LLC, issued the recall of 54,846 16-count boxes of Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune Support tea bags (a total of 877,536) that were distributed nationwide.“Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune Support product is recalled because pesticide residues were detected
  
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• Monsoon rain will bring fire relief later this week

  18-06-2024 06:29 via krqe.com
  
  High winds today have contributed to rapid growth of wildfires today in New Mexico. A monsoon pattern sets up late this week bringing widespread chances for rain.
  Windy weather and very dry air contributed to rapid fire growth on the South Fork Fire that developed west of the Village of Ruidoso this afternoon. This fire is grew quickly to the east and northeast with wind gusts up to nearly 60 mph. Winds are slowly dying down tonight, but winds are still breezy. Calmer weather returns by Tuesday
  
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• Albuquerque city council passes proposal for city charter changes

  18-06-2024 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilors are moving forward with proposals changing the way local elections are conducted, and the council's power to remove key city officials. This, in the face of opposition from some community members.City councilors are looking at adding several items to the ballot this November, changing the city's charter.Many of Tuesday’s public commenters spoke against one of those changes, lowering the percentage of votes a candidate needs,
  
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• ABQ Sunport parking spaces consistently full, researching options to increase parking

  18-06-2024 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque International Sunport has seen a spike of passengers over the last couple of months, and it's causing parking garages to consistently fill up. "It's not going to slow down anytime soon; summer is busy for travel," said Leah Black, Outreach & Marketing Manager for the Sunport's Aviation Department.Story continues below
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• Greg Brown's Celebration of Life private service set, public service still being worked out

  18-06-2024 04:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A private Celebration of Life service for Greg Brown has been set for Saturday at Albuquerque high from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A public service is pending while the family continues to work out details. The former UNM men's basketball star and Albuquerque high standout and coach lost his life in a tragic car accident last Friday at the age of 51.
  Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page has been set up for the family. More than $5,100 of the requested $15,000 have been raise
  
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• 2024 Pet Mayor election underway in Corrales

  18-06-2024 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico primary may be over but there's still one vote to be made in the Metro. The Village of Corrales has opened up applications for its annual Pet Mayor election. New Mexico-based nonprofit creates directory for autistic-friendly placesThe village says the six candidates from last year had a very tight race before Wendall, the current pet mayor, came out on top. There's no charge to enter the race but voters are $1 each and people can vote as often as
  
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• Albuquerque's Montgomery Pool could get much-needed upgrades

  18-06-2024 02:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's outdoor pools are getting a lot of use right now with hot temperatures continuing, and one of the city's oldest pools is now on the list for some big upgrades.Story continues below
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• High winds, dry air causing a high fire danger Monday

  18-06-2024 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  High winds today have contributed to rapid growth of wildfires today in New Mexico. A monsoon pattern sets up late this week bringing widespread chances for rain.
  Windy weather and very dry air are contributing to a high fire danger across New Mexico Monday afternoon. Southwest winds have been gusting anywhere from 20 mph to over 45 mph at times across the state. These conditions are also causing rapid fire growth on the South Fork Fire that developed west of the Village of Ruidoso. This fire is
  
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• Nationwide nixes 100K pet insurance plans, citing rising cost

  18-06-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Nationwide Insurance says it plans to cancel pet insurance coverage for about 100,000 animals across the nation, citing rising veterinary costs.
  The cancellation of the thousands of coverage plans will take place between now and next summer as part of the company's efforts to "maintain long-term viability and profitability," Nationwide said in a statement on Friday.
  "As pet lovers ourselves, we understand the emotions connected to the protection of our family pets. Inflation i
  
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• Albuquerque neighborhood concerned over unknown man exhibiting bizarre behavior

  18-06-2024 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A northeast Albuquerque neighborhood has growing concern about a man wandering the streets, who keeps coming back, and what started with some bizarre behavior has only gotten worse.Story continues below
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• Man pleads no contest to assaulting Albuquerque police officers

  18-06-2024 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man has pled no contest to two counts of attempted aggravated assault upon an officer and criminal damage to property. Back in December, Superman Amir was trying to get into his ex-girlfriend's parent's house and they called the Albuquerque Police Department. Man accused of killing friend’s uncle in Albuquerque appears in courtWhen officers arrived, Amir grabbed two large rocks and threatened them. Amir is facing up to two years behind bars. A s
  
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• Second wildfire prompts evacuations on Mescalero Apache Reservation near Ruidoso

  18-06-2024 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – At least two fires are burning on the Mescalero Apache Reservation near Ruidoso, New Mexico. One fire is burning near Gaines Well, south of Ruidoso. No other information has been released about the other fire mentioned in the Mescalero Apache Tribe's Facebook post.
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• Salt Fire prompts evacuations on Mescalero Apache Reservation near Ruidoso

  18-06-2024 00:17 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – At least two fires are burning on the Mescalero Apache Reservation near Ruidoso, New Mexico. One fire is burning near Gaines Well, south of Ruidoso. The fire was mentioned in the Mescalero Apache Tribe's Facebook post.
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• Jury selection underway for man charged under Bennie's Law

  18-06-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  QUESTA, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial against the first man charged under Bennie's Law in New Mexico is underway. William Brown is charged with negligently making a firearm accessible to a minor. Jury selection is underway and once they have a jury seated, opening statements will begin. Brown is facing 18 months behind bars if convicted.Man arrested in Gallup for shooting, killing roommate, state police sayHis son, Porfirio Brown, is charged with second-degree murder and assault on a peace
  
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• Sandia National Labs receives federal money for clean energy projects

  17-06-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Several clean energy projects at Sandia National Laboratories are getting funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $41 million for 50 projects to help propel clean energy solutions.City of Albuquerque to host 400 free swim lessons on June 20: Here’s why17 labs around the country are receiving the funding. Out of the 50 projects receiving funding, Sandia Labs is leading seven of them while being a partn
  
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• Man accused of killing friend's uncle in Albuquerque appears in court

  17-06-2024 23:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of murdering his friend's uncle last week friend's uncle last week made his first appearance in court on Monday. According to the criminal complaint, Alex Trujillo was riding in his friend's car when it broke down near Walter and Coal. APD: Shoplifting suspect who pulled out gun at Albertsons turned himself inHis friend's dad, along with his uncle, Kevin Moore, came to help. While they were trying to fix the flat, Trujillo threw a rock thr
  
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• How to cope as your pet nears the end of its life

  17-06-2024 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Lisa Walling’s first house call of the day was with a particularly fluffy hospice patient — a 13-year-old Newfoundland named Rugby.Rugby happily licked a plate of peanut butter as Walling inserted needles along her back; acupuncture and a ketamine injection to help with pain and mobility problems.As an end-of-life care veterinarian, Walling considers both pet and owner to be her patients. She’s there to make sure animals are as comfortable as possible
  
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• Adobe ‘trapped customers' in hard-to-cancel subscriptions, FTC says in lawsuit

  17-06-2024 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Abobe made it intentionally difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions to its products including Photoshop, “trapping users” in expensive contracts, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleged in a lawsuit filed Monday.The complaint claims Adobe steered customers towards its “annual paid monthly” subscription option without disclosing cancelation fees that could rise to the hundreds of dollars. “Adobe trapped customers into year-long subscript
  
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• Driver severely injured after train and semi-truck collide in Dexter

  17-06-2024 22:42 via krqe.com
  
  DEXTER, N.M. (KRQE) – Emergency crews in Dexter are asking people to stay away from a train crossing in the area after a train crashed into a semi-truck. According to Dexter Fire and Rescue, the driver of the semi-truck was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries while the crew on the train had minor injuries. Man admits to killing three people in New Mexico murder caseThe crash appears to have happened near Lincoln Ave. and State Highway 2. New Mexico State Police and BN
  
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• South Fork Fire prompts evacuations in Ruidoso

  17-06-2024 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuations are happening in a part of Ruidoso on Monday, June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire.The Village of Ruidoso issued a "Go" status for the Upper Canyon and Brandy Canyon. Anyone in that area needs to evacuate immediately.Story continues below
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• South Fork Fire burns nearly 5,000 acres, prompts evacuation of Ruidoso

  17-06-2024 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuations are happening in Ruidoso on Monday, June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire. Officials are urging Ruidoso residents to evacuate Monday evening.
  Anyone in the following areas needs to evacuate immediately:
  Village of RuidosoUpper CanyonBrady CanyonPonderosa HeightsCedar CreekFlume CanyonAll of Alpine Village on either side of MusketballApache Summit
  The only route to evacuate is Sudderth to Highway 70 and to Roswell.
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• South Fork Fire burns more than 4,100 acres, prompts evacuation of Ruidoso

  17-06-2024 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuations are happening in Ruidoso on Monday, June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire. Officials are urging Ruidoso residents to evacuate Monday evening.
  Anyone in the following areas needs to evacuate immediately:
  Village of RuidosoUpper CanyonBrady CanyonPonderosa HeightsCedar CreekFlume CanyonAll of Alpine Village on either side of MusketballApache Summit
  The only route to evacuate is Sudderth to Highway 70 and to Roswell.The Inn of the Mountain Gods
  
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• South Fork Fire burns more than 3,000 acres, prompts Ruidoso evacuation

  17-06-2024 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuations are happening in a part of Ruidoso on Monday, June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire. Officials are urging Ruidoso residents to evacuate Monday evening.
  Anyone in the following areas needs to evacuate immediately:
  Village of RuidosoUpper CanyonBrady CanyonPonderosa HeightsCedar CreekFlume CanyonAll of Alpine Village on either side of MusketballApache Summit
  The only route to evacuate is Sudderth to Highway 70 and to Roswell.The following area
  
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• South Fork Fire burns burns more than 5,200 acres, prompts evacuation of Ruidoso

  17-06-2024 21:41 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Evacuations are happening in Ruidoso on Monday, June 17, 2024, due to the South Fork Fire. Officials are urging Ruidoso residents to evacuate Monday evening.
  Anyone in the following areas needs to evacuate immediately:
  Village of RuidosoUpper CanyonBrady CanyonPonderosa HeightsCedar CreekFlume CanyonAll of Alpine Village on either side of MusketballApache Summit
  The only route to evacuate is Sudderth to Highway 70 and to Roswell.
  The Inn of the Mountain God
  
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• Man arrested in Gallup for shooting, killing roommate, state police say

  17-06-2024 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police arrested a man accused of killing his roommate in Gallup on Friday.Police said Henry McCarthy, 36, shot Antonio Nez, 52, inside a home on NM-264 near Alma Drive. Officials said McCarthy and Nez were drinking alcohol on June 13 before being involved in a verbal altercation.Story continues below
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• Coffee could lower risk of death among sedentary drinkers: Study

  17-06-2024 20:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Coffee consumption is believed to benefit health, and new research shows it may lower the risk of death among sedentary drinkers compared to those who sit for prolonged periods of time and don't drink coffee.The study, published in the journal BMC Public Health, aimed to assess the association between daily sitting time and coffee intake on all-cause and cardiovascular disease deaths among U.S. adults.Researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Exam
  
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• Albuquerque Animal Welfare shelters open on Juneteenth holiday

  17-06-2024 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department shelters will be open on the Juneteenth Holiday (Wednesday, June 19).Bathrooms, Wi-Fi among new upgrades coming to Balloon Fiesta ParkBoth the eastside and westside shelters will be open for normal hours and operations. The Lucky Paws Adoption Center at Coronado Mall will also be open to the public. Animal Welfare is offering free microchips and custom pet tags for cats and dogs through July 3. No appoin
  
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• Hot and dry before cooler and wetter conditions late week

  17-06-2024 20:28 via krqe.com
  
  Today will be mostly sunny across the state with only a couple of storms possible in southeast NM this evening. Breezes will continue to pick up during the afternoon to around 35 mph in western New Mexico and eastern NM. The Rio Grande Valley will see lighter winds of around 25 mph. The breezier winds and extremely dry air in the state lead to high fire danger, and Red Flag Warnings will be in effect in western NM, the Upper Rio Grande Valley and the northeast highlands. Temperatures will be war
  
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• 15 people displaced in hotel fire in Alamogordo

  17-06-2024 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- About 15 people were displaced after a fire at a hotel in Alamogordo, New Mexico, over the weekend, the Alamogordo Fire Department said in a news release.The fire happened a little after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14 at 2404 N. White Sands Boulevard.Thirteen rooms within the hotel were damaged and the building suffered significant structural damage, according to the Alamogordo Fire Department.There were no reported injuries associated with this fire.
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• New Mexico-based nonprofit creates directory for autistic-friendly places

  17-06-2024 19:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A new directory is helping those with autism find everyday businesses that make them feel comfortable and accepted.The directory launched in late April and has more than 100 businesses listed. The directory points customers to businesses that cater to those on the spectrum. Disabled dogs abandoned in New Mexico get new wheelchairsBusinesses named in the directory include landscapers, auto repair shops, and accountants, and it was launched by "Wilderwood." They're a
  
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