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• Three can't-miss November celestial events

  03-11-2017 09:15
  
  Look up to the night sky this month, and you may just see some amazing sights.
  
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• Bernalillo County Animal Care Services reopens canine rooms

  06-08-2026 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Animal Care Services is celebrating the reopening of its canine rooms, which are quiet spaces that support emotional well-being by helping shelter dogs relax, feel secure, and express their true personalities. In 2024, the facility sustained mold damage, which resulted in the loss of 28 canine rooms. But after [...]
  
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• Kellogg says it's getting rid of artificial cereal dyes by year's end

  06-08-2026 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year.
  
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• Chendall Weaver commits to Houston after gaining extra year of eligibility

  06-08-2026 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  Former Texas guard Chendall Weaver has committed to Houston after receiving an extra year of eligibility through a lawsuit challenging NCAA eligibility rules.
  
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• State Fair's Big Tex Choice Award Finalists: From flamin' hot Cheeto pizza to matcha cheesecake

  06-08-2026 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  The State Fair of Texas released its list of finalists for this year's Big Tex Choice Awards on Thursday morning, and they're sure to get people's taste buds activated.
  
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• Meta AI model goes rogue in testing, hacks another company

  06-08-2026 21:08 via krqe.com
  
  Meta revealed this week one of its models breached another company during cybersecurity testing, becoming the third major technology giant to disclose a hacking incident involving "rogue" AI models in recent weeks.
  
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• Near record heat with showers, storms for New Mexico

  06-08-2026 20:35 via krqe.com
  
  Good afternoon! Rain and a few rumbles of thunder lingered around the Sacramento Mountains throughout this morning. At least a one hundredth of an inch of rain accumulated at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport. Today, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecasted to develop throughout the state. A few of those storms could be [...]
  
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• New walking tours featuring galleries, murals, more come to downtown Albuquerque

  06-08-2026 19:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — New art exploration tours are coming to downtown Albuquerque. Downtown ABQ MainStreet Initiative and Arts & Cultural Districts have partnered up to highlight the city's historic buildings, art galleries, and murals through a series of walking tours. "These tours connect the creativity of our district to the storefronts inside those historic buildings [...]
  
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• Lineup announced for 2026 Music Fiesta at Balloon Fiesta Park

  06-08-2026 19:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta has announced the lineup for the 2026 Music Fiesta, which comes with a new format. According to event officials, the Music Fiesta will be incorporated into the evening events, including the Night Magic Glow powered by ExxonMobil and the AfterGlow Fireworks Show. Multi-platinum country music star Russell [...]
  
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• Deming man sentenced for selling gun, drugs to undercover agent; fleeing from Border Patrol

  06-08-2026 19:08 via krqe.com
  
  DEMING, N.M. (KRQE) – A Deming man was sentenced to 101 months in prison after admitting to two separate incidents, one of which involved selling cocaine and a modified gun capable of automatic fire to an undercover officer, and the other in which he fled from a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint. The first incident took place on Feb. [...]
  
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• Salmonella vs. cyclosporiasis: How to tell what you have

  06-08-2026 18:56 via krqe.com
  
  Thousands of people have been infected with foodborne illnesses so far this year.
  
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• Ebola outbreak spreading faster than efforts to fight it: WHO

  06-08-2026 18:56 via krqe.com
  
  New reported cases of Ebola are outpacing the response capabilities from international health partners, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said this week. 
  
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• 'Unlock my f---ing anime': DPS arrests Houston man after threatening call to Governor's office

  06-08-2026 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  The affidavit does not say which anime the man tried to watch or how he attempted to watch it.
  
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• 'Unblock my f---ing anime': DPS arrests Houston man after threatening call to Governor's office

  06-08-2026 18:48 via krqe.com
  
  The affidavit does not say which anime the man tried to watch or how he attempted to watch it.
  
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• Woman confesses to slaying her second spouse in California

  06-08-2026 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  A 54-year-old woman who served nearly a decade in prison for killing her husband has pleaded guilty to killing her second spouse, a Cal Fire captain, last year.
  
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• Leprosy cases climb in Florida: Here's how to reduce your risk

  06-08-2026 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  Leprosy is considered rare in the U.S., and most Americans catch the disease while traveling abroad.
  
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• 5,538 charges filed against man accused of raping teen 'almost daily' in Pennsylvania

  06-08-2026 18:47 via krqe.com
  
  Of those, nearly 4,000 are felony charges.
  
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• Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title over 'recently surfaced information'

  06-08-2026 18:46 via krqe.com
  
  Brittany Boltinhouse, who was crowned as Miss North Carolina USA just over a month ago, has been stripped of her title after concerning "conduct" came to light, organizers say.
  
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• Trump's nuclear-powered battleships cost $275 billion: Budget office

  06-08-2026 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  The first battleship could take eight years or longer to construct. 
  
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• Appeals court upholds Florida ban on children at drag shows

  06-08-2026 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a Florida law banning children from attending drag shows, ruling the state can enforce the measure after a lower court blocked its enforcement on First Amendment grounds.
  
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• Alex Murdaugh's $600K lawsuit against former clerk thrown out

  06-08-2026 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  A jury found Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son, but justices earlier this year overturned his convictions.
  
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• Sand leads Lahn in Iowa governor's race while Turek trails Hinson for Senate: Poll  

  06-08-2026 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  Democratic state auditor Rob Sand is leading Republican businessman Zach Lahn in the Iowa governor’s race, according to a new poll, while Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek trails Trump-backed Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) in the Senate race. 
  
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• Mississippi nursing board closes anonymous complaint against Nolan Wells' mother

  06-08-2026 18:37 via krqe.com
  
  Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the Mississippi Board of Nursing closed the anonymous professional misconduct complaint that was filed against the mother of Nolan Wells.
  
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• Pistons for Patriots car show features hundreds of cars, benefits local nonprofit

  06-08-2026 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Community members have the chance to check out hundreds of vehicles, celebrate those who served the country and support a local non-profit at the Pistons for Patriots veteran benefit car show. The car show takes place August 22-23 at Expo New Mexico. The family friendly event will feature hundreds of vehicles of all styles. [...]
  
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• NMDOH warns of heat illness as temperatures rise

  06-08-2026 17:36 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico health officials have issued a warning for residents to watch for heat illness this week and beyond as temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees across parts of the state. Since April 1, said about 770 people have visited New Mexico health facilities for heat-related emergencies. In the summer of 2025, [...]
  
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• Epstein ranch, Former lawmaker trial, Hot weather, Quemado closure, New UNM degree

  06-08-2026 14:38 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories Thursday's Five Facts [1] Leaders investigating Epstein ties in New Mexico issue another round of subpoenas - The group of lawmakers searching for the truth surrounding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ties here in New Mexico gave an update Wednesday about what’s next on their list. The 120-page report outlines information like how [...]
  
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• New Mexico taxpayers suffer multimillion-dollar loss on outdated supercomputer; The Barker Files

  06-08-2026 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – In this episode of The Barker Files, KRQE anchor Jessica Garate and investigative reporter Larry Barker discuss a 2015 story in which he uncovered the waste of state funds on an obsolete supercomputer. The massive machine was originally purchased with public funds in 2008 and showcased as a major accomplishment for the [...]
  
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• Isolated to scattered storms and hot weather ahead

  06-08-2026 13:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) - Some rain is present with a few spotty showers with possible lightning strikes in a few southern to western areas of the region. Some occasional passing high-level clouds and some low-level clouds are present elsewhere with some wildfire smoke haze, especially in northern areas. Some leftover breezy outflow winds are somewhat [...]
  
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• Heat continues with week with isolated storm chances

  06-08-2026 06:24 via krqe.com
  
  Record and near-record heat will continue across parts of New Mexico through this weekend. Isolated storm chances will also continue each afternoon in some areas. It’s another record-breaking hot day for several cities across western and central New Mexico! Temperatures have once again climbed into the 90s and triple digits across much of the state. [...]
  
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• Albuquerque serial shoplifter sentenced to 17 years in prison

  06-08-2026 06:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a strong message to organized retail criminals after a judge handed down a more than decade-long prison sentence to an Albuquerque man for repeatedly stealing from big-box stores. Prosecutors said that criminal, Jason Hurd, has been given break after break since 2007. They pushed for a maximum penalty, saying Hurd stole [...]
  
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