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• US is split between the vaccinated and unvaccinated – and deaths and hospitalizations reflect this divide

  25-07-2021 17:10 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) In recent weeks, one piece of data has gotten a lot of attention: 99.5% of all the people dying from COVID-19 in the U.S. are unvaccinated.We are two researchers who work in public health and study immunity, viruses and other microbes. Since the start of the pandemic, public health experts have been concerned about what might happen if large sections of the U.S. population, for whatever reason, did not get vaccinated. Over the past few weeks, the&
  
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• Child found wandering Albuquerque apartment complex with soiled clothes, no shoes

  13-05-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A mother who left her son for several hours has been charged with child abuse after witnesses found the child wandering around with no shoes.Officer: "So what happened, it sounds like you got lost?"
  Child: "Mhmm."
  Officer: "Did you get scared? Were you trying to go find Mama?"
  Child: "Mhmm."Court documents state Albuquerque police responded to an apartment complex off Montgomery, near San Pedro, after employees called about the child walking around with
  
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• New roundabout in Westside neighborhood might help curb crashes

  13-05-2024 05:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city's called it a "problem intersection" on Albuquerque's Westside, and now, the area is getting some upgrades like a new roundabout and more lighting. "It's pretty dangerous because there's just a lot of traffic, and everybody's speeding. There's a lot of speeding going on there," said Heather Sandoval, a neighborhood resident. Neighbors that live in the Tierra Oeste Neighborhood by Unser and Ladera say this intersection is a problem. On Tier
  
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• Kris Brant & Nolan Jones scheduled for rehab assignments with Isotopes

  13-05-2024 05:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Colorado Rockies Kris Bryant and Nolan Jones are scheduled to have rehab assignments with the Isotopes. Bryant is scheduled to begin his assignment on Tuesday night in game one of six with Sugar Land. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday against the Space Cowboys.Both Bryant and Jones suffered lower back strains early in the season. Bryant has been on the Injured List since April 17, and Jones has been since April 30.
  
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• Video shows rare tornado near Valles Caldera

  13-05-2024 05:05 via krqe.com
  
  SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Weather over the weekend has brought some much-needed moisture to New Mexico, but it also brought a tornado to the Jemez Pueblo.The video was taken by Jamey Bryan near the Valles Caldera on Saturday afternoon.The tornado is about 11,000 feet above sea level, which is well-above the normal elevation and terrain tornadoes are typically found in. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisTornadoes are extremely rare in the area, and national reco
  
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• Virgin Galactic to focus on 'Delta Class' ships

  13-05-2024 04:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Virgin Galactic has announced its next private space flight, which they say is the final commercial flight."Galactic 07" is scheduled to take off on June 8 with three private astronauts from New York, California, and Italy. A research astronaut is also expected to join the crew.This will be the company's second commercial flight this year, the last taking place in January, and 12th overall. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisAfter "Galactic 07," t
  
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• Families enjoy the outdoors during Spring Garden Festival

  13-05-2024 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As part of their Mother's Day celebrations, many families went to the Rio Grande Nature Center for their annual Spring Garden Festival.The festival featured live acoustic music, craft vendors, guided walks, a discovery pond, and presentations about local plants and animals. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisOfficials said this event is a great way to celebrate moms and take in the beauty of the Rio Grande. Organizers encouraged guests to c
  
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• 'Accidental' fire leaves 2 with minor injuries

  13-05-2024 02:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to a fire in the southwest part of the city overnight.It happened near 86th and Tower shortly after midnight. Smoke was coming from every side of a single-story home. Starving black bear cub, found in New Mexico, on road to recoveryThe fire was extinguished within 7 minutes, and damage was contained to the building.Two people were treated and transported to the hospital with minor injuries. AFR said the cause of the fi
  
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• BCSO wants to talk about safety, crime with local businesses

  13-05-2024 01:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is inviting business owners to join forces with law enforcement to prevent crime and keep the community safe.The event hopes to engage business leaders in discussions about Sheriff John Allen's vision to encourage collaboration between local businesses and police.Story continues below
  News: Family speaks after woman shot in the neck at Albuquerque graduation ceremonyEvents: What’s happening around New Mexic
  
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• Officials look into Albuquerque death after report of gunshots

  12-05-2024 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating after someone was found dead overnight.
  On May 11, officers were called to a complex in the 7300 block of Montgomery after gunshots were reported in the area. No one was found injured, they said.3 minorly injured after Albuquerque apartment fireJust before midnight, authorities were notified again. This time, they were told someone had been shot. They went back to the complex, and there was a deceased person in an apartment.
  
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• Calmer weather for Mother's Day

  12-05-2024 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  After a fairly active Saturday, with plenty of rain and some severe storms across much of New Mexico, calmer conditions move in as we head into the workweek.Drier air will arrive across southern parts of the state today, just in time for Mother’s Day. There will still be a few lingering showers/storms farther north, especially over the mountains. Even drier weather will persist into early next week, allowing temperatures to warm back up to above average. Another storm will likely cross the
  
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• New Mexico United extends win streak with victory on Meow Wolf night

  12-05-2024 06:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United has now won three games in a week. The black and yellow knocked off its latest victory with a 2-1 outing against Oakland Roots on Saturday night.The match was United's annual Meow Wolf night, and the large crowd was rewarded early with a goal. Just two minutes into the match, United's leading goal scorer, Greg Hurst, intercepted a clear ball from Oakland's keeper and immediately chipped the ball in for the early United lead.After taking the
  
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• Starving black bear cub, found in New Mexico, on road to recovery

  12-05-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  ESPAÑOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – A malnourished bear cub, weighing just 16 pounds, is given a second chance at life after it was found near Red River a few months ago. "The worst cub we've ever received in absolute end-stage starvation," stated Dr. Kathleen Ramsay, co-founder of Cottonwood Rehab Center. The Cottonwood Rehab Center said they got a call on March 3 about a starving bear spotted near Red River. It was a nearly two-year-old female black bear that the New Mexico Gam
  
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• State track and field meet: 2024 1A-3A results

  12-05-2024 06:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2024 track and field state championships concluded on Saturday for classes 1A-3A. Team standings are listed below while individual results can be found here.3A Boys
  St. Michael's - 73.5Robertson - 66.5Socorro - 63
  3A Girls
  St. Michael's - 101Santa Fe Prep - 61Sandia Prep - 55
  2A Boys
  Hagerman - 65Texico - 61Eunice - 40
  2A girls
  ATC - 58Menaul - 48Capitan - 39
  1A Boys
  Logan - 100Melrose - 98Legacy Academy - 40
  1A Girls
  Legacy Academy - 74Melrose - 46
  
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• Suspected cockfighting operation found in South Valley neighborhood

  12-05-2024 05:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An alleged cockfighting operation in the South Valley has got the attention of law enforcement after they searched the property and found hundreds of roosters. Dozens of them had injuries.Court documents stated Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies first sent to the property to check on escaping roosters. After a quick walk through, it was clear to them the roosters were being raised for more than just breeding. Upon searching, deputies found about 70 rooster
  
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• Funeral preparations underway for former San Juan County deputy

  12-05-2024 05:16 via krqe.com
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- Plans for the funeral of Sergeant Billy Dean Hooser, the Santaquin officer who was killed in the line of duty on May 5, have been finalized.The funeral is scheduled for Monday, May 13, and is open to the public. There will also be a public viewing on Sunday, May 12.There will be police processions on the day of the funeral, and drivers are expected to seek alternate routes when officers close southbound I-15 on Monday after Sgt. Hooser's funeral.Public viewing of Sgt. Bi
  
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• Local kids sell interesting lemonade flavors to learn about entrepreneurship

  12-05-2024 05:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of New Mexico kids put their financial literacy to the test by selling special flavors of lemonade.'Lemonade Day' is an event put on by the Rio Grande Educational Collaborative, designed to teach young minds what it means to be an entrepreneur. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisFrom marketing their product to budgeting for the cups and the lemons used to make the drinks, the kids got a taste of what it is to run their own small bus
  
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• 115 guns turned in at Santa Fe event

  12-05-2024 04:53 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police held a safe surrender gun buyback on Saturday. They said more than 115 unwanted guns were turned in.Those who turned in guns got $250 for assault weapons, $200 for semi-automatic handguns and rifles, and $100 for long guns and pistols. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisThe guns were tested to see if they were stolen, but none of them turned out to be.All of the guns were cut on-site and turned into garden tools.
  
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• Thousands of UNM students awarded their degrees

  12-05-2024 04:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a final walk on the University of New Mexico's campus for some students as the school held its spring commencement ceremony.Nearly 3,000 students found themselves with a new degree after years of hard work.Story continues below
  News: Family speaks after woman shot in the neck at Albuquerque graduation ceremonyEvents: What’s happening around New Mexico May 10-16Entertainment: How Airbnb and Disney teamed up to create a replica ‘Up’ ho
  
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• Crews extinguish fire at Albuquerque Lexus dealership

  12-05-2024 03:52 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- Crews responded to a fire at a car dealership in northeast Albuquerque early Saturday.
  Bernalillo County Fire Department and Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the Lexus of Albuquerque on I-25 near Montgomery just before 5 this morning. 3 minorly injured after Albuquerque apartment fireCrews said winds caused the flames to spread to a mobile unit used as an office on the property.Property damage was moderate. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fi
  
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• State baseball tournament: First round scores, highlights

  12-05-2024 01:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The opening round of the state baseball tournament kicked off this weekend. Here are scores and highlights from the action around the Albuquerque metro. 2024 Baseball and Softball state tournament bracketsAll opening round matchups for higher classifications are a best-of-three series.5A#1 La Cueva vs #16 Mayfield
  Game 1 La Cueva wins 10-0Game 2 La Cueva wins 12-2
  #2 Rio Rancho vs #15 Clovis
  Game 1 Rio Rancho wins 12-2Game 2 Rio Rancho wins 2-0
  #3 Cleveland
  
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• Strong storms continue to move across New Mexico

  12-05-2024 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  Strong to severe storms have been making their way through central, northern and eastern New Mexico today. Several severe warned storms, producing strong wind gusts, heavy rain and hail upwards of 1-2" in diameter continue to move through this evening. These storms will continue into the late evening/early morning hours of Sunday before moving out of the state.
  Drier air will arrive across southern parts of the state Sunday, just in time for Mother’s Day. There will still be a few lingerin
  
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• Multicultural Art Festival celebrates all types of art, crafts

  12-05-2024 00:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The rain didn't stop the community from celebrating Albuquerque's diversity.The city hosted the Multicultural Arts Festival at the Singing Arrow Community Center in southeast Albuquerque on Saturday.Global music filled the walkways while shoppers browsed unique, hand-made crafts. PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealisOfficials said having many different cultures represented at the festival is what makes this event special. Kids also had the ch
  
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• BernCo holds adoption event at Rio Bravo Brewing

  12-05-2024 00:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the summer season gets closer, Bernalillo County held an adoption event on Saturday, hoping to help someone find their new best friend.Animal Care Services hosted the event at Rio Bravo Brewing in northwest Albuquerque.Any adoptions made during the event also featured free vaccination, microchipping, spaying or neutering, and a one-year pet license.Several more events will be held throughout the summer for a chance to find a new furry friend needing a new
  
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• 3 minorly injured after Albuquerque apartment fire

  12-05-2024 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple people were injured in an apartment fire in northeast Albuquerque overnight.Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to an apartment complex on Montgomery near Pennsylvania just after 2 a.m. How Airbnb and Disney teamed up to create a replica ‘Up’ house in New MexicoUpon their arrival, they identified a working fire coming from the second-story of the apartment complex. It took firefighters 21 minutes to get the flames under control.Three
  
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• 3 injured after Albuquerque apartment fire

  12-05-2024 00:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Multiple people were injured in an apartment fire in northeast Albuquerque overnight.Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to an apartment complex on Montgomery near Pennsylvania just after 2 a.m. How Airbnb and Disney teamed up to create a replica ‘Up’ house in New MexicoUpon their arrival, they identified a working fire coming from the second-story of the apartment complex. It took firefighters 21 minutes to get the flames under control.Three
  
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• State softball tournament: Play-in round scores

  12-05-2024 00:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The state softball tournament for classes 4A and 5A kicked off this weekend. Scores from the opening play-in round are listed below. 2024 Baseball and Softball state tournament brackets5A#1 Alamogordo vs #16 Cleveland
  Alamogordo wins 15-0
  #2 La Cueva vs #15 Volcano Vista
  La Cueva wins 5-0
  #3 Centennial vs #14 Sandia
  Centennial wins 14-4
  #4 Hobbs vs #13 Organ Mountain
  Organ Mountain wins 2-1
  #5 Cibola vs #12 Farmington
  Cibola wins 13-2
  #6 Carlsbad vs #11 Los
  
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• Stabbing reported near Wendy's close to UNM

  12-05-2024 00:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are looking into a stabbing at the Wendy's near the University of New Mexico (UNM) on Saturday.Details are limited, but police responded to the restaurant just before 3 p.m. Information or tips can be called into UNMPD.
  
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• PHOTOS: New Mexicans snap pictures of aurora borealis

  11-05-2024 21:03 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Residents all over the state saw something special Friday night: the northern lights.
  For hundreds of years, the display known as "aurora borealis" has been taking place near Earth's poles. The sun's activity has a direct impact on when the northern lights appear.On Friday night, many Americans could witness the lights for themselves, including New Mexicans. See viewer-submitted photos below.Continental Divide and I-40 by Eric J.Near Twin Lakes by Ash B.Near Twin L
  
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• Will Americans see the northern lights again tonight?

  11-05-2024 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Friday night, Americans across the country were able to catch a glimpse of the northern lights from coast to coast, a sight many only get to see once in their lifetime. But for those who missed it, or are hoping for a second look, you may just get that chance Saturday night.
  According to the NOAA's Aurora Forecast, the majority of households who saw the northern lights last night will have a chance to watch them on Saturday. Can’t see the northern lights? Try using your phone c
  
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