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• NMMNHS hosts new Shark Exhibit with free lecture

  12-05-2016 15:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fossils unearthed in the phosphate mines of Idaho are part of a new exhibit coming to one local museum.
  The Museum of Natural History and Science is hosting the Buzz Saw Sharks of Long Ago exhibit. As part of this exhibit, the Museum is hosting a free lecture by renown ‘fin artist’ Ray Troll, who is here installing the Sharks exhibit.
  Toll and the Curator of Paleontology, Spencer Lucas, Ph.D, joined KRQE’s This Mor
  
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• Why some Social Security recipients won't get checks in September

  06-09-2024 17:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Over 7 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries won't receive their checks in September, thanks to a quirk in the calendar.Checks generally go out on the 1st of each month, but that schedule is disrupted when pay day lands on a weekend or holiday. To adjust for that, the Social Security Administration says it makes payments on the preceding business day.In this case, Sept. 1 fell on a Sunday, so payments were made on Friday, Aug. 30. With the checks showing up e
  
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• Map: How much of the $740M Mega Millions jackpot a winner really gets

  06-09-2024 17:16 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Another major Mega Millions jackpot is brewing but like the others that have come before it, the eventual winner won't take home all of it.
  There was no winner in Tuesday's drawing, pushing the current jackpot to $740 million ahead of Friday's drawing (the total could grow even further before the numbers are drawn). At its current size, the jackpot ranks as the seventh-largest in Mega Millions history.
  Should someone win the grand prize on Friday, however, they'll be taking hom
  
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• Linkin Park debuts new vocalist Emily Armstrong during live-stream concert

  06-09-2024 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Linkin Park is back with new music and a brand new vocalist.On Thursday — after a countdown timer on the band's social media channels came to an end — the band staged a live-stream concert event with the group's new co-lead singer: Emily Armstrong.Emily Armstrong, from left, Colin Brittain, and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park perform Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)Armstrong will assume the role left vacant by founding member C
  
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• Trump appears in appeals court in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse case

  06-09-2024 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  *Video shows past coverage of Donald Trump's legal challenges.
  NEW YORK (AP) — Veering from the campaign trail to court, Donald Trump watched Friday as one of his lawyers fought to overturn a verdict finding the former president liable for sexual abuse and slander.Trump walked into a federal appeals court quietly and passed right in front of his accuser, writer E. Jean Carroll, who was already seated at her table. He did not acknowledge her or look at her.Attorney D. John Sauer t
  
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• Police investigating fight at Republican Party meeting in Arkansas

  06-09-2024 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  BENTON, Ark. (KARK) – Police in Benton, Arkansas, are investigating after an altercation at a Saline County Republican Party meeting on Thursday night.A video taken during the meeting shows a disagreement between two women in a Q&A line as one approaches a mic at the front of the room.
  The video shows what appears to be the two women bumping into each other at the mic and one of them saying, "You do not want to do that," as she leaves the line.
  The woman who left the line then walks to
  
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• Teen suspect in Ga. school shooting and his father to remain held after hearings

  06-09-2024 15:59 via krqe.com
  
  WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Georgia high school that killed four people and his father will both stay in custody following back-to-back court hearings Friday morning where their lawyers declined to seek bail.At 14-year-old Colt Gray's hearing, the teen was advised of his rights along with the charges and penalties he faced.After the hearing, the teen was escorted out in shackles at the wrists and ankles in khaki pants and a green shirt. The judge
  
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• Albuquerque police investigate two fatal crashes

  06-09-2024 15:43 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating two fatal crashes, with one of the crashes involving a pedestrian.VIDEO: Attempted copper thief does $30K worth of damage to ABQ healthcare facilitiesThursday around 9:30 p.m. APD was called to investigate a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian near Trumbull Ave. and San Pablo St. Police say two pedestrians were walking in the road on Trumbull when a dark colored truck or Jeep was traveling at a
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: ACS anniversary, Snapchat lawsuit, Cooler and drier, Recovery month, Special shapes balloons

  06-09-2024 15:04 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top Stories
  VIDEO: Attempted copper thief does $30K worth of damage to ABQ healthcare facilitiesWhat’s happening around New Mexico September 6-12Albuquerque woman wins top title for her age group at Masters CrossFit GamesAPS increases patrols at school after child pokes themselves with hypodermic needleAlbuquerque police, FBI use genealogy to ID women in separate cold casesPair of red lionfish on display at ABQ BioPark AquariumTeen charged in deadly shooting at Georgia high school
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico September 6-12

  06-09-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from September 6-12.Albuquerque
  September 6 First Friday Fractals – This event at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & ScienceSeptember 6 ArtStop the ABQ Artwalk outdoor market – This event in Downtown Albuquerque goes form 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.September 6-7 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.September 6-15 The N
  
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• Milder and drier Friday around New Mexico

  06-09-2024 12:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Drier air begins moving into northern New Mexico today, with isolated storms returning to southern parts of New Mexico. Temperatures will also be a couple degrees cooler across the state.Forecast Continues Below
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• Milder and drier Friday

  06-09-2024 12:57 via krqe.com
  
  Drier air begins moving into northern New Mexico today, with isolated storms returning to southern parts of New Mexico. Temperatures will also be a couple degrees cooler across the state.
  High pressure starts building over the Four Corners this weekend, setting up another monsoon pattern in New Mexico. This will bring daily storm chances mainly in the mountains of northern, western, and central New Mexico. Storms will move south bringing rain chances to the adjacent areas later in the afternoon
  
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• Winds die down tonight, quieter weather Friday

  06-09-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front has been bringing storms and gusty winds in to part of New Mexico today. Isolated storm chances will continue in parts of the state into next week.A cold front continues pushing south across New Mexico Thursday night, bringing storms to central and southern parts of the state. These showers and storms will end before sunrise Friday, but a couple spotty showers may be possible in southwest New Mexico tomorrow morning. Earlier today, the front brought heavy rain and even severe weathe
  
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• Albuquerque woman wins top title for her age group at Masters CrossFit Games

  06-09-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After months of qualifying rounds and a world worldwide competition, an Albuquerque woman is now officially the fittest woman in the world for her age group.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque Community Safety Department celebrating 3 years of service on Saturday

  06-09-2024 05:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque's department of unarmed behavioral health responders is about to celebrate three years of working in the metro. From behavioral health to wellness checks, the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS) was created to alleviate the amount of 911 and 311 calls.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque police arrest suspect in 2021 murder

  06-09-2024 05:13 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police arrested 26-year-old Sayra Roubideaux in connection to the 2021 murder of Callie Garcia. She is accused of shooting Garcia in April 2021 on Central Ave. near Wyoming.Suspect pleads guilty in connection to shooting at Duran’s Central PharmacyWitnesses told police that the two got into a disagreement. APD said Roubideaux is a drug dealer known as "Mama Loca." Roubideaux was charged with murder and tampering with evidence.
  
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• APS increases patrols at school after child pokes themselves with hypodermic needle

  06-09-2024 04:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public School police are ramping up patrols after an elementary school student poked themself with a hypodermic needle they found on the playground. The incident happened at La Mesa Elementary School in Albuquerque on Tuesday. Albuquerque teachers ask lawmakers for cooler classroomsAPS said a family member took the child to a medical facility to get checked out. The district added that a custodian does a sweep of the campus every morning but it's
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced to 41 years in prison for killing sister in front of 3 children

  06-09-2024 04:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –An Albuquerque man who shot and killed his sister in front of her two kids and cousin will spend 41 years behind bars. Steven Archuleta Jr. pled guilty to second-degree murder on Thursday afternoon. VIDEO: Attempted copper thief does $30K worth of damage to ABQ healthcare facilitiesIn July 2021, Archuleta Jr. walked into his sister's northeast Albuquerque apartment and shot her in the head with a rifle. Her two kids and their cousin witnessed the attack.
  
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• Pair of red lionfish on display at ABQ BioPark Aquarium

  06-09-2024 04:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark is welcoming two fresh faces to the aquarium. A pair of red lionfish are now on display in the Gulf Past habitat upstairs near the river otters.UNM Communications and Marketing team launch 'Election Experts' siteThe BioPark said they are native to the Indo-Pacific region but are considered invasive in some areas. On average, the venomous fish can live up to ten years and can grow up to 18.5 inches long making them one of the biggest species o
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue gives students a tour of training academy

  06-09-2024 03:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue got the chance to show kids what it takes to become a firefighter. Battalion Chief William McMullen gave about 100 students from Explore Academy a tour of the department's training facility.New Mexico State Fair opens with new attractions and security upgradesKids got to ascend the fire tower and see the burn building where firefighters practice.Battalion Chief McMullen also gave them a rundown on how a fire truck works and the requir
  
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• Noa Pola-Gates steps up for UNM

  06-09-2024 03:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In his first season at UNM, Noa Pola-Gates' side of the field was targeted a lot by opposing offenses. The UNM defensive back struggled with penalties in a unit that led the entire country in drawing flags.After some time on the bench and a change in coaching staff, Pola-Gates was called upon due to an injury and performed well against No. 21 Arizona. He recorded two pass break ups and six total tackles."Noa got a chance and was ready and made the most
  
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• New Mexico State Fair opens with new attractions and security upgrades

  06-09-2024 03:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The New Mexico State Fair began Thursday morning with fair food, fun rides, and plenty of activities for the first day of the fair. Fairgoers said they are excited to see the new things at the fair, visit their classical favorites, and try plenty of food. The gates opened at 10 a.m. at Expo New Mexico. Story continues below
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• Kirtland Air Force Base welcomes first of 6 tactical aircraft tied to new training unit

  06-09-2024 03:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Roughly six years in the making, it’s a major new addition for the Air Force in Albuquerque adding hundreds of airmen all tied to a new specialized training unit.           Story continues below
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• New Mexico Department of Justice suing Snapchat over content concerns

  06-09-2024 02:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Attorney General is now going after Snapchat with claims that the app is getting young people hooked and exposing them to a world of child sex abuse material. The lawsuit comes after New Mexico's Department of Justice created a fake Snapchat profile that posed as a 14-year-old girl named Heather.Story continues below
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• New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students

  06-09-2024 02:33 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday.
  Construction of the clinic will draw upon $10 million in state funding that was set aside by the governor under a 2022 executive order. New Mexico has one of the cou
  
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• VIDEO: Attempted copper thief does $30K worth of damage to ABQ healthcare facilities

  06-09-2024 02:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A person was caught on camera in broad daylight on the roof of several healthcare provider suites trying to get the copper out of the HVAC units and ended up knocking out the air conditioning for the medical practices for days in record heat.The person caught on camera caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage, and never even made off with the copper. "Like, stealing copper, come on man! And I don't even think that they actually got away with it, s
  
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• Suspect pleads guilty in connection to shooting at Duran’s Central Pharmacy

  06-09-2024 01:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a shooting in the middle of a crowded Albuquerque diner that left a man with a wound on his head. Months later, one of the two suspects charged in that shooting is pleading guilty. Story continues below
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• Storms and strong winds moving through New Mexico Thursday

  06-09-2024 00:57 via krqe.com
  
  A cold front is bringing storms to parts of New Mexico and gusty winds this evening into the Albuquerque Metro. Isolated storm chances will continue in parts of the state into next week.A cold front is pushing south and west across New Mexico Thursday afternoon, bringing storms across the northern mountains. These storms have brought heavy rain and hail to parts of northern New Mexico. These storms are moving to the south and southeast. The front will move into the Albuquerque Metro this evening
  
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• 'Remarkable' find in Maine family's attic sells for $1.4M at auction

  06-09-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  THOMASTON, Maine (AP) — A Rembrandt discovered in an attic sold for $1.4 million.The 17th-century painting, “Portrait of a Girl,” by Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was discovered by art appraiser and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux in an attic in an estate in Camden, Maine. A label on the back of the frame noted that it was loaned to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for an exhibition in 1970.This undated photo provided by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries shows a 17th centu
  
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• UNM Communications and Marketing team launch 'Election Experts' site

  06-09-2024 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new website showcasing university experts aimed at informing the media and public about issues relevant to the upcoming election has been launched by the University of New Mexico's (UNM) Communication and Marketing team. Election Experts 2024 features several UNM faculty experts sharing their expertise on several topics. University of New Mexico launches AI-focused event seriesAccording to a press release, more UNM experts will be available to the media co
  
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