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• NMSP: Driver dies in head-on crash near Santa Fe

  02-09-2024 22:57 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities are investigating an early morning crash on Monday. The New Mexico State Police were contacted around 1 a.m. about a wrong-way driver.NMSP stated reports claimed the vehicle was heading south in the northbound lane. While they were responding, a Nissan, driven by Albert Titla, 25, of Santa Fe, was involved in a crash. VIDEO: Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews complete drill blindfoldedOfficials said the Nissan hit another vehicle head-on near
  
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• Stray kitten hitches 15-mile ride inside the wheel well of truck in Oregon

  02-09-2024 22:41 via krqe.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A search and rescue team in Oregon has a new mascot: a kitten who hitched a ride inside the wheel well of one of their trucks last month.
  Lindsey Lohr and Greg Wood, who are volunteers for the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team, found the tiny feline after hearing a faint meow on Aug. 12.
  "I've been volunteering with the county for 20 years, and this is the first time this has happened," Wood told Nexstar's KOIN.Man says sex life ruined after b
  
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• Motorcade accompanying Walz involved in car crash in Wisconsin

  02-09-2024 22:07 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Cars carrying members of the press in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s motorcade crashed on Monday as the Democratic vice presidential nominee was headed to a campaign event in Milwaukee. A staff member in a press van appeared to have a broken arm, according to a pool reporter traveling with the governor, after the vehicle was “violently thrown forward” as vehicles collided.
  Walz’s car was reportedly not involved in the pileup, and continued on toward the sche
  
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• Police investigate late-night fatal shooting in International District

  02-09-2024 21:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating a late-night shooting that claimed the life of one individual. APD said officers were called out to reports of a shooting near the International District Library just after 11 p.m. on Sunday night. VIDEO: Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews complete drill blindfoldedWhen officers arrived, they found a man dead with gunshot wounds. The shooting took place in the area of Chico Road and Grove Street, north of C
  
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• Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount

  02-09-2024 21:01 via krqe.com
  
  (The Conversation) - What do you do when you disagree with or can’t afford a medical bill?Many Americans struggle to pay medical bills, avoid care because of cost worries or forgo other needs due to health care cost burdens.It can be hard to understand what you’re being charged for on a medical bill. I’m a health policy and economics researcher who studies insurance and out-of-pocket health care expenses, and even I sit at my kitchen
  
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• Drier weather for the next few days

  02-09-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  Happy Labor Day Everyone! The majority of the rain today will be condensed to Southeast New Mexico. Temperatures are seasonably warm across the rest of the state.
  Heavy rainfall is being seen across Southeastern New Mexico this afternoon. This rain will persist through the evening. Showers will become spotty in the region overnight. On Tuesday the rain will begin to lighten up. This is because of the excessively dry air moving into New Mexico. The best chances for rainfall will be in Southeast N
  
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• VIDEO: Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews complete drill blindfolded

  02-09-2024 20:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue is making sure its responders are prepared for real-life emergencies. AFR shared a video of its recent fire suppression refresher drill, which shows crews working through a "basement evolution." Calls for water rescues from Albuquerque arroyos have nearly doubled from last yearParticipants were challenged to pull 200-pound dummies out of a basement with conditions of no visibility, forcing firefighters to rely only on their other sens
  
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• Los Alamos County Ice Rink announces winner of Zamboni naming contest

  02-09-2024 20:01 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Alamos County Ice Rink has announced its new Zamboni's official name: Luke Icewalker. In January, the ice rink got its new machine and began a naming contest for it; from January to mid-May, the county received over 200 name ideas. Winners announced for NMDOT snowplow naming contestThrough the month of August, community members were invited to vote on their favorite out of the top ten selected names. The winning name, Luke Icewalker, was submitted by
  
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• Local favorites make an appearance at Colorado's Labor Day Lift Off balloon festival

  02-09-2024 19:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico is still getting ready for the upcoming Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, but a few familiar shapes have already taken to the skies for a different balloon festival. Some local favorites were seen representing New Mexico in Colorado's Labor Day Lift Off weekend. Balloon Fiesta’s first special shape balloon celebrates 40 yearsThis year's balloon festival in Colorado, which began on August 31, welcomed some Duke City favorites, in
  
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• Where did the rule of not wearing white after Labor Day come from?

  02-09-2024 19:14 via krqe.com
  
  FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — It's something that people have said for generations: "You can't wear white after Labor Day." But where did this fashion "rule" originate?Fashion experts believe the tradition likely dates back to the Gilded Age in the late 1800s, around the same time Labor Day was established.
  Wealthy New Yorkers would spend their summers in places like Newport, Rhode Island, donning cool, white outfits. At the end of the season, these garments were packed away as the well
  
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• City of Albuquerque joins with Central New Mexico Labor Council for Labor Day picnic

  02-09-2024 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you are looking for a way to spend your day off this Labor Day, the City of Albuquerque is taking part in an event that all community members can enjoy. The city is joining the Central New Mexico Labor Council for its annual Labor Day picnic. What is open and closed in New Mexico for Labor Day 2024?The celebration will include a football game between the union team and Mayor Tim Keller's team, as well as free food and music. The picnic is set to run
  
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• City of Albuquerque, Central New Mexico Labor Council host annual Labor Day picnic

  02-09-2024 19:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – If you are looking for a way to spend your day off this Labor Day, the City of Albuquerque is offering an event for all community members to enjoy. The city is joining the Central New Mexico Labor Council for its annual Labor Day picnic. What is open and closed in New Mexico for Labor Day 2024?The celebration will include a football game between the union team and Mayor Tim Keller's team, as well as free food and music. The picnic is set to run from 10
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Deadly shooting, Contaminated water, Mostly dry and warm, Pickleball tournament, State Fair sale

  02-09-2024 16:42 via krqe.com
  
  Monday's Top Stories
  What is open and closed in New Mexico for Labor Day 2024?Albuquerque International Sunport to see flight changesSouthbound I-25 ramp to close on September 3Suspected serial robber takes plea dealAlbuquerque councilors propose limits on short-term rentalsBear Trap Campground to stay closed through next year‘Tails & Ales’ event raises funds for New Mexico’s in-need petsTwo new lawsuits filed surrounding NMSU men’s basketball hazing scandal
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• 7,000 gallons of PFAS-contaminated water sparks investigation at Cannon Air Force Base

  02-09-2024 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  CURRY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States Department of the Air Force is investigating the release of thousands of gallons of contaminated water at Cannon Air Force Base. According to the Air Force base, about 7,000 gallons of water containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were dumped into a lined retention pond on the base between July 9 and July 15.The contaminated water ended up in the pond after being removed from emergency vehicles while the Air Force was trying
  
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• New Mexico State Fair offers $5 tickets for Labor Day sale

  02-09-2024 15:19 via krqe.com
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair is coming up quickly, and if you haven't secured your tickets yet, you still have one day to get them for a steep discount. Through 4 p.m. on Monday, September 2, the New Mexico State Fair is offering tickets for just $5 for its Labor Day sale. The history behind New Mexico’s state fairThis year's fair will be held from September 5 through September 15. Online tickets usually cost $15 for adults and $10 for seniors (65 and older
  
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• Mostly rain-free for Labor Day

  02-09-2024 14:49 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Two air masses, along with below-normal temperatures for most, are present across New Mexico on this Labor Day ... a predominantly dry one for the northwestern two-thirds of the region, but a stormier one in The Pecos River Valley. Thunderstorms from Eunice, Hobbs, and Lovington to Carlsbad, as well as Roswell, are moving to the east at a good pace with even a batch of showers west of Eunice moving to Estancia. Otherwise, skies are mostly clear from clouds to the northw
  
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• Spirit Stick 2024 – Week 3

  02-09-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in this fierce match to determine who has the most SPIRIT. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football with their fully decked-out New Mexico Ford Dealers Spirit Stick. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes receives the Spirit Stick! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Mondays at 6 a.m. through Friday at Noon to crown that week’s winner.You can vo
  
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• Suspected serial robber takes plea deal

  02-09-2024 06:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman, who Albuquerque police said is a serial armed robber, is taking a plea deal and having more than 30 charges dropped against her.In September of last year, security footage at the Bob's Burgers on Juan Tabo captured the moments Cleo Barela robbed the fast food establishment at gunpoint. Southbound I-25 ramp to close on September 3A few weeks earlier, Barela reportedly robbed a Subway at gunpoint. Police said, last year, they believed Barela was conne
  
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• Albuquerque councilors propose limits on short-term rentals, addressing food truck permit fees

  02-09-2024 05:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two Albuquerque city councilors are proposing a new bill to limit the number of short-term rentals available in certain parts of the city. Councilors Joaquin Baca and Nicole Rogers are co-sponsoring the bill, which aims to regulate the number of homes that can be used as short-term rentals, such as those listed on sites like Airbnb, in specific areas.The bill follows a similar attempt last year, which failed to pass. However, Baca believes the changes made w
  
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• Albuquerque International Sunport to see flight changes

  02-09-2024 04:31 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Sunport is seeing some changes in flights in the coming months.
  Southwest is dropping their San Antonio and Orlando flights, but the Orlando flights will be back on weekends.Officials also plan to add a second Baltimore flight during the month of October. Flights being added to ABQ Sunport for 2024 Balloon FiestaMeanwhile, American Airlines is adding a seventh flight to Dallas next month along with a fifth flight to Phoenix. United Airlines has alre
  
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• Southbound I-25 ramp to close on September 3

  02-09-2024 04:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As work continues on I-25 through Albuquerque, crews are getting ready to close a major on-ramp later this week.The New Mexico Department of Transportation will be permanently closing the loop ramp that connects westbound Montgomery to southbound I-25. Super small pieces of plastic are invading human brains, scientists sayOfficials said drivers will need to turn left onto the frontage road to access the southbound lanes from now on.To help accommodate t
  
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• Popular weight loss drug reduced risk of COVID deaths in new study

  02-09-2024 03:34 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A popular weight loss drug reduced the risk of COVID-19 deaths, according to a new study.The research, published Friday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found during a clinical trial of Wegovy that people taking the obesity drug during the COVID pandemic were less likely to die from the virus.Semaglutide, the active medicine found in the drug, has become a popular option for people looking to lose weight. Wegovy has been widely used along with Ozempic — b
  
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• Get paid $1K to taste Trader Joe’s pumpkin spice products

  02-09-2024 03:16 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KUSI) -- Do you love pumpkin spice and fall flavors? If so, you could get paid $1,000 for trying all of Trader Joe’s new fall products.FinanceBuzz, a financial tips and recommendations site, is once again looking for the right candidate to fill a seasonal role as a “Pumpkin Spice Pundit." Yes, you read that correctly.Whoever is selected will be tasked with tasting and evaluating several fall-inspired foods that line the shelves of Trader Joe's stores throughout the
  
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• Dogs enjoy Isotopes Park for 'Bark in the Park' event

  02-09-2024 02:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Isotopes Park went to the dogs of the Duke City for Bark in the Park.
  Animal Welfare of Albuquerque and Isotopes Club officials opened up the ballpark for dozens of pooches and their pet parents. The dogs made their way in before the game against the Reno Aces.It's a unique event that gives dogs and their owners the chance to enjoy the classic American pastime together! Bernalillo County’s speed cameras will go live in the fallThe Berm Area of the Isot
  
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• Drier weather continues

  02-09-2024 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  Quieter and drier conditions are in store for most of the state as we continue through the holiday weekend. A few more storms are possible on Labor Day in southeast New Mexico and southern Colorado, along with a chance in the northern mountains, but most areas will stay dry. Temperatures will steadily cool through Labor Day.Dry weather returns for all of New Mexico Tuesday as high pressure starts building over the state. This will bring in warmer and sunnier weather by Wednesday. Temperatures wi
  
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• Albuquerque man plans tournament to support hometown in Africa

  02-09-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is helping a village in Africa using pickleball.Serge Nana is hosting a tournament this month to help raise funds for kids to have school supplies. Nana was born in Mogtedo, which is a village in Africa.His family moved to Albuquerque when he was 13, and he later founded the non-profit, Thrive Mogtedo to help children in his hometown. El Vado Dam closure strains Rio Grande Valley farmers amid water shortagesNow, they're hoping to raise fun
  
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• Albuquerque man plans tournament to support Africa hometown

  02-09-2024 01:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is helping a village in Africa using pickleball.Serge Nana is hosting a tournament this month to help raise funds for kids to have school supplies. Nana was born in Mogtedo, which is a village in Africa.His family moved to Albuquerque when he was 13, and he later founded the non-profit, Thrive Mogtedo to help children in his hometown. El Vado Dam closure strains Rio Grande Valley farmers amid water shortagesNow, they're hoping to raise fun
  
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• Local art shown off during event at coffee, beer business in North Valley

  02-09-2024 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A local art event brought the community together to barter, trade, and treasure art in the North Valley.Sunday Service Motor Company specializes in coffee and beer, and in the spirit of Labor Day, they teamed up with "the Gallery by Art" to share all types of masterpieces from up-cycled works to original art.Organizers said events like these are just a reflection of the artists that call the community home, and they're happy to offer a space to bring creativ
  
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• 'Tails & Ales' event raises funds for New Mexico's in-need pets

  02-09-2024 00:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe Brewing Company and Animal Humane New Mexico brought beer and puppies together for the perfect fundraising opportunity.Kiddie pools were set up at Green Jeans on Saturday for dogs to dip their paws during this late summer heat, and humans could dip their tastebuds into a variety of cold draft beers.For every pint sold, Santa Fe Brewing gave back $1 to Animal Humane's mission to help Albuquerque's at-risk pet population. El Vado Dam closure strains R
  
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