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• New Mexico’s medical team studying antigen testing strategy

  14-08-2020 02:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans have seen long lines for coronavirus tests and sometimes it takes days for the results to come back. It’s part of the reason why the state is considering new types of testing for COVID-19 down the line but there are some drawbacks.For weeks, New Mexico has hit its mark, testing well over 5,000 people a day for COVID-19. But like other states and countries, New Mexico’s Medical Advisory Team is looking for ways to expand resources, and if po
  
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• Language competition in New Mexico helps boost Chinese language learning

  16-04-2024 19:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico educators are coming together to support Chinese language learning with a speech competition and talent show. The event begs the question: 你会说中文吗?
  That means "Do you speak Chinese?" And for students competing in the April 20 New Mexico Chinese Language Speech Competition, the answer is: "当然" ("of course")! Petroglyph National Monument closing some trails after visitors move rocks, make c
  
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• Santa Fe awarded funds to map heat in neighborhoods

  16-04-2024 18:58 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe has received a grant to collect temperature data to better understand how heat is impacting the city. The funds come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).“Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of heat waves in our country,” NOAA Chief Scientist Sarah Kapnick said in a press release. The project is part of the multi-year NOAA Urban Heat Island mapping project. New federal oil and gas rule co
  
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• Bidens report nearly $620K in income, Harris and her husband report more than $450K

  16-04-2024 18:54 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a combined income of $619,976 last year, and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband made $450,299, according to the couples’ 2023 tax returns the White House released Monday.The president and his wife paid an effective federal income tax rate of 23.7 percent, the documents showed, and paid a total of $146,629 in federal income tax.The annual salary of a president is $400,000, and Jill Biden works as a professor at North
  
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• Why can't we watch Trump's hush money trial?

  16-04-2024 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — It's a moment in history — the first U.S. president facing criminal charges in an American courtroom. Yet only a handful of observers are able to see or even hear what is going on.Instead, most of the nation is getting news of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial secondhand. Starting with preliminary motions and jury selection Monday, reporters in a Manhattan courtroom must convey what is being said to the outside world after the fact.S
  
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• Most coral reef areas experienced bleaching in past year: Research

  16-04-2024 18:53 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Coral reefs around the globe experienced a mass bleaching event in the past year as the ocean continues to heat, according to new research.
  Mass bleaching has been reported in coral reefs in at least 53 countries and territories in the Northern and Southern hemispheres since early 2023, researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) said in a statement Monday.Coral bleaching occurs when corals are stres
  
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• Huge Saharan dust blob cooling the eastern Atlantic

  16-04-2024 18:52 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A huge plume of Saharan dust is now visible on satellite loops coming off of Africa into the eastern Tropical Atlantic Ocean. This, combined with stronger than normal easterly winds of the Saharan Desert, is helping cool part of the far Eastern Atlantic, where the seeds for some hurricanes originate.While the suspended dust makes for hazy skies and—when it falls down—can result in a very dusty ground over land, there is an upside. The haze blocks out the su
  
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• CDC investigating reports of counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections in 9 states 

  16-04-2024 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Federal agencies and state and local health departments are investigating reports of reactions to injections of counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, across nine states.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said 19 people across nine states reported harmful reactions after receiving botulinum toxin shots from unlicensed or untrained individuals or in non-healthcare settings as of April 12. The states include Colorado, Florida, Illinois,
  
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• American Airlines pilots union warns of 'significant spike' in safety problems 

  16-04-2024 18:49 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A union representing pilots for American Airlines warned over the weekend that there has been a “significant spike” in safety problems at the airline.“APA has been tracking a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation," the safety committee of the Allied Pilots Association (APA) wrote in a memo dated April 13. "While United Airlines is currently under public and government scrutiny, it could just as easily be American Airlines."
  
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• Meow Wolf announces that it will lay off workers, cut expenses

  16-04-2024 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe-based immersive art collective Meow Wolf plans to lay off 165 workers. Meow Wolf CEO Jose Tolosa made the announcement in an email to all employees Monday night."Meow Wolf notified our colleagues that we will soon be cutting expenses by 10% and reducing our workforce by 165 people company-wide in order to right-size the business to ensure future success," Tolosa wrote in part in an email statement to KRQE News 13 on Tuesday.Story continues below
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• It's Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's: How to get your free scoop

  16-04-2024 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  (WPHL) - I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream — especially when it's free.Ben & Jerry's is celebrating its annual "Free Cone Day" on April 16, with hopes to give out over 1 million scoops at shops across the globe.
  What is Free Cone Day?Ben & Jerry's celebrated its first-ever Free Cone Day in 1979, at its then-only shop in Burlington, Vermont. The tradition remained when Ben & Jerry's expanded throughout the state and beyond, though the date had changed several tim
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Armorer sentenced, Day job program, Warmer temperatures, Route 66 gateway, Trail closings

  16-04-2024 15:09 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday's Top Stories
  Hundreds of New Mexicans are waiting for a kidneyVIDEO: Man arrested for DWI, fighting BCSO deputy79-year-old stabbed to death in Colfax CountyBuffett’s Candies hoping to open second location by the end of this weekVisit Albuquerque offering thousands of dollars’ worth of grants to boost tourismAPD completes review of hundreds of police uses of forceAFR firefighter pleads guilty to DWI chargeTicketmaster to face federal antitrust lawsuit, reports sayIsrael says
  
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• Lighter winds and warming temperatures

  16-04-2024 14:59 via krqe.com
  
  Tuesday morning is cool and mostly clear. Winds are breezy in east-central and northeast New Mexico. There are high wind warnings and wind advisories in effect until 3 p.m. for the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, northeast highlands, including Las Vegas, and the central highlands and east plains, including Clines Corners to Santa Rosa.Forecast Continues Below
  New Mexico: State opposes Hannah Gutierrez’s conditional discharge request, says she shows no ‘remorse’Trending: KRQE News S
  
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• Hundreds of New Mexicans are waiting for a kidney

  16-04-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hundreds of New Mexicans are waiting for a life-saving organ donation from someone they may never meet. According to Donor Services, Kidneys are the most needed organ in New Mexico due to the increased risk of diabetes and kidney failure.
  This week on the New Mexico News Podcast, Victoria Yocum shares her journey as a young woman with a rare liver disease, the obstacles she navigated in the local healthcare system, and how she’s paying her gift forwar
  
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• Ticketmaster to face federal antitrust lawsuit, reports say

  16-04-2024 13:54 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - The Justice Department is preparing to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, according to multiple reports.The Wall Street Journal first reported Monday that the Justice Department will be filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation in the coming weeks, citing people familiar with the matter. Live Nation and Ticketmaster have faced widespread public scrutiny for its dominance in the ticketing industry, which critics say has all
  
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• ABQ City Council closer to securing funding for Route 66 welcome gateway

  16-04-2024 06:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council is one step closer to building a Route 66 welcome gateway on the east side of the city. The council voted to file for a $500,000 grant from the New Mexico Tourism Department for a Route 66 entrance similar to that of the gateway sign on the city's west side near Central and Coors. ABQ city councilor proposes program that would provide day jobs to homeless peopleThe resolution also allows for an additional $26,000 from next year's bud
  
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• How does the NBA Play-In Tournament work?

  16-04-2024 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – After a grueling 82-game regular season, the NBA postseason is only days away with 20 teams still in the hunt for a trip to the NBA Finals.But before the playoffs can begin in earnest, a few things still need to happen: four teams need to get the boot and sent on summer break so the bottom half of each conference bracket can be finalized.
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  New Mexico: State opposes Hannah Gutierrez’s conditional discharge request, says she shows no ‘remorse’T
  
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• Buffett's Candies hoping to open second location by the end of this week

  16-04-2024 03:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Those with a sweet tooth will soon have a new place to satisfy their cravings as an Albuquerque classic gets ready to open up a second location. "We've dreamed about it, we've planned for it," said Donna Buffett, co-owner of Buffett's Candies.
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  New Mexico: State opposes Hannah Gutierrez’s conditional discharge request, says she shows no ‘remorse’Trending: KRQE News Special: The Albuquerque Police Department’s
  
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• ABQ city councilor proposes program that would provide day jobs to the homeless

  16-04-2024 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to curb homelessness in the metro, a city councilor is pushing a new pilot program that would provide jobs to those experiencing homelessness- but it will need city council approval before the work begins. "If we're able to help just a few people I think it's well worth doing," said city councilor Renee Grout, sponsor of the program.Councilor Grout is spearheading the push to bring temporary day jobs to people experiencing homelessness. She
  
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• ABQ city councilor proposes program that would provide day jobs to homeless people

  16-04-2024 01:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to curb homelessness in the metro, a city councilor is pushing a new pilot program that would provide jobs to those experiencing homelessness- but it will need city council approval before the work begins. "If we're able to help just a few people I think it's well worth doing," said city councilor Renee Grout, sponsor of the program.Councilor Grout is spearheading the push to bring temporary day jobs to people experiencing homelessness. She
  
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• APD completes review of hundreds of police uses of force

  16-04-2024 00:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For years, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has been working to comply with a federal settlement agreement over the department's use of force. Now, APD said they've reached a key milestone.As part of the agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, APD has been working to review a backlog of more than 600 incidents where police used force. Now, they have finished that review process after several years of work and with the help of an outside team. P
  
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• Albuquerque City Councilor pushes for upgrades at International District park

  16-04-2024 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A troublesome park in the International District could soon be getting a makeover in hopes of giving families in the area a safe place to gather. "The community center here is very vibrant, very well-used, people love their community center," said Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers. How a former New Mexico leader used her power to halt a playgroundA popular community center is butted up to what Rogers believes is a neglected city park in her district.
  
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• VIDEO: Man arrested for DWI, fighting BCSO deputy

  16-04-2024 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy had his work cut out for him after responding to a crash in northwest Albuquerque last month.Bodycam video shows just how hard it was to take a man into custody.Frank Vargas is facing numerous charges after fighting with a Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputy back on March 29.Deputy Ryan Moore was responding to a crash near Paseo del Norte and 2nd when he learned the driver had taken off. Petroglyph National Monument c
  
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• Visit Albuquerque offering thousands of dollars' worth of grants to boost tourism

  16-04-2024 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For-profit businesses and non-profits can apply for thousands of dollars' worth of grants to boost Albuquerque's vibrancy and tourism. All told, Visit Albuquerque is preparing to offer around $500,000 in grants for 2024.“We are excited to launch the 2024 Tourism Grant Program and provide a platform for innovative ideas that will enhance Albuquerque's appeal as a destination,” Tania Armenta, president and CEO of Visit Albuquerque, said in a press
  
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• NY judge says Trump can't attend Supreme Court arguments on presidential immunity

  15-04-2024 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  The New York judge overseeing former President Trump’s hush money trial said Monday that Trump cannot attend arguments at the Supreme Court next week over presidential immunity.It came after the judge earlier delayed a decision on allowing Trump to attend his son Barron's high school graduation in May.The attempts by Trump to take off certain days of his hush money trial that is expected to last weeks, if not months, came as the first day of trial was officially underway in Manhattan.
  
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• Dems roast Trump for appearing to sleep in court

  15-04-2024 23:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Democratic strategists are roasting former President Trump on Monday for appearing to fall asleep in a New York courtroom during the first day of his hush money trial.Trump at times during the day closed his eyes, appearing to nod off. He also would lean back in his chair motionless with his arms crossed for considerable periods, but opinions differed among the press corps about whether the former president was actually asleep.Maggie Haberman, senior political correspondent at
  
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• AFR firefighter pleads guilty to DWI charge

  15-04-2024 23:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque firefighter arrested for drunk driving last month admitted guilty and was sentenced on Monday. Mateo Keyohara was pulled over on March 22 near Rio Grande and Indian School after officers noticed his truck speeding and hitting curbs. His blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit. Former UNM football player found guilty of robbing postal workerKeyohara pled guilty to his first DWI offense and Judge Joshua Sanchez gave him a deferr
  
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• Balloon Fiesta highlighted in USA Today cultural festival list

  15-04-2024 22:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – USA Today has named the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta one of the 10 Best Cultural Festivals in the country. The Balloon Fiesta was ranked number eight on the list, ahead of "Aloha Festivals" in Hawaii and the "Bavarian Blast" in Minnesota. ABQ BioPark’s Botanic Garden nominated in USA Today 10Best contestThe USA Today ranking highlights the mass ascension, special shapes rodeo, and balloon glows. This year's Balloon Fiesta is scheduled to st
  
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• Rio Rancho city manager sends budget recommendation to mayor and city council

  15-04-2024 22:40 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Matt Geisel, Rio Rancho's city manager, has sent the recommended fiscal year 2025 budget to the mayor and city council. The recommendation suggests investing in city personnel."To ensure we maintain the ground we have gained in the current labor market through past adjustments and to keep up with competitors, I am proposing a cost-of-living adjustment of 5.0 percent for all employee groups (subject to collective bargaining)," Geisel wrote in the recommen
  
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• Albuquerque public meeting set for 212-acre land transfer to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

  15-04-2024 22:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is considering transferring 212 acres of land along the Bosque to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The State Land Office is asking the public to weigh in on the proposal.The second of three public meetings is set for April 16 at the Henry “Kiki” Saavedra Community Center (201 Prosperity Ave. SE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87106). The meeting will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom at this link (access code 0
  
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