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• NMSP identify victims in Belen fatal shooting

  15-12-2024 23:23 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – On Sunday, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) released the names of the four victims from Saturday's homicide in Belen. Police said that 16-year-old Diego Leyva called 911 early Saturday morning and told the dispatcher he had killed his family.NMSP says Leyva's father, 42-year-old Leonardo Leyva, his 35-year-old mother Adriana Bencomo, a 16-year-old brother, and a 14-year-old brother were killed by suspected gunshot wounds. A handgun was located on the kitchen table.
  
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• Private Sin: How a church protected child molesters

  15-12-2024 19:54 via krqe.com
  
  Survivors can call the Michigan Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.855.VOICES4 (864.2374) anytime for access to support and resources.
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A church with deep roots in West Michigan and congregations around the world turned 100 this year. Instead of celebrating its centennial, the Protestant Reformed Churches in America is struggling with what it has called the "private sin" of child sexual abuse and decades of covering up for abusers, including church leaders and school t
  
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• Texas company says baby poop and fungi could be the solution to plastic waste

  15-12-2024 19:50 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) — A dirty diaper may be gross to you, but one Texas company believes it could be the secret ingredient to helping answer an environmental question: How do we clean up all of our plastic waste?Hiro Industries hopes these diapers could help solve the plastic crisis. (Eric Henrikson/KXAN)
  "It's estimated that 7 billion tons of plastic have already been created, and over 400 million tons get added every year. So it's just a global mega problem," Tero Isokauppila with Hiro Technol
  
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• California man dies after being mauled by his own dogs: police

  15-12-2024 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (KSWB/KUSI) — A man is dead after being mauled by his three dogs at a neighborhood park Friday afternoon, according to the San Diego Police Department. Police said the dogs, identified as XL bullies — a breed known for their size and strength — attacked their owner at a children's playground in Mesa Viking Neighborhood Park. Officers had to use a Taser to stop the attack, authorities said. Teenager accused of killing family at rural Belen home SaturdayWitness Steve Ma
  
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• Who is Parson Brown, the mystery snowman of 'Winter Wonderland'

  15-12-2024 19:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, you know Santa and St. Nicholas and Frosty, but do you recall the snowiest man of all, Parson Brown?If you listen to holiday music, you’ve heard Parson Brown mentioned in the classic song, “Winter Wonderland”: “In the meadow, we can build a snowman, then pretend that he is Parson Brown.”It’s been 90 years since Felix Bernard and Richard Bernhard Smith wrote “Winter Wonderland” &mda
  
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• Romney: ‘You can’t complain’ if Trump does what he says he would do

  15-12-2024 19:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) argued that the American public “can’t complain” if President-elect Donald Trump does what he said he would do during the campaign.“Donald Trump won. He won overwhelmingly. He said what he was going to do, and that’s what he’s doing,” Romney said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “I mean, people are saying ‘Oh, I don’t like this appointment or this policy that he’s
  
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• The original lyrics of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' were extremely depressing

  15-12-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is already more melancholy than most classic Christmas songs, but its earlier version was a downright downer.The song, which is credited to the late songwriting partners Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, was written for the 1944 musical “Meet Me in St. Louis” starring Judy Garland. In the film, Garland’s character sings a version of the song to her character’s younger sister, who is saddened about their fam
  
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• Photos: US storms bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

  15-12-2024 19:26 via krqe.com
  
  OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. In San Francisco, authorities issued the first-ever tornado warning.Elsewhere, inclement weather plagued areas of the U.S., with dangerous conditions including heavy snow in upstate New York, a major ice storm in Midwest states and severe weather warnings around Lake Tahoe.The ice storm beginning Friday evening created treacherous driving condition
  
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• The FBI says your texts aren't secure. Do you need to stop?

  15-12-2024 19:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – In the wake of a massive cyberattack linked to the Chinese government, FBI officials are renewing warnings that your private text messages aren't secure.
  The concern comes after a hacking operation, dubbed Salt Typhoon, gained access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. The hacking group is reportedly associated with the Chinese Government.Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, called it the "worst teleco
  
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• Are these NFL quarterbacks worth their high salaries?

  15-12-2024 19:20 via krqe.com
  
  (Stacker) - It's a lucrative time to be an NFL quarterback. Teams are spending big money on multiyear contract extensions to lock in their signal-callers to long-term deals in hopes of having a franchise face to lead the way for many years. That means players who haven't been in the league for long—including some who have yet to live up to expectations—can command top dollar.Stacker compiled a list of NFL quarterbacks with a $200 million contract using data from Spotrac.Teams increas
  
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• Millionaire boomers less likely to share their wealth: Charles Schwab

  15-12-2024 19:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Millionaire Millennials and Gen X are more than twice as likely as millionaire baby boomers to prioritize sharing their wealth with the next generation, according to a new Charles Schwab study.Data revealed that baby boomers, born from 1946 to 1964, plan to spend most of their wealth rather than reserve it for future generations.All Wealthy AmericansWealthy MillennialsWealthyGen XWealthy BoomersI want to preserve my money for the next generation or others after I pass39%32%4
  
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• Charlamagne tha God on people celebrating UnitedHealthcare CEO's death: 'I don’t understand'

  15-12-2024 19:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Radio host Charlamagne tha God was puzzled why some people are celebrating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death. He questioned what Luigi Mangione’s killing of Thompson in Manhattan earlier this month accomplished, arguing that insurance companies still deny claims. “I don’t understand why people are celebrating him being killed because at the end of the day, like I said yesterday, he’s dead. His kids don’t got no father. Th
  
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• 'Fast Track Recall' for holiday devices sold at Walmart, Target

  15-12-2024 19:15 via krqe.com
  
  (WJW) — It's less than two weeks before Christmas and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a 'Fast Track Recall' on about 45,000 decorative tree light controllers sold nationwide at popular retailers, like Walmart, Target, and Cracker Barrel stores, after receiving multiple reports of the device overheating, including one report of a fire.According to the alert, the recall issued on Dec. 12 involves Mr. Christmas wireless decorative tree light controllers. The decorati
  
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• Epic Discounts: Last-minute holiday gifts, items for hosting

  15-12-2024 18:41 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Save on gifts, hosting essentialsWe’re entering the last sprint of the holiday shopping season, and luckily for the procrastinators out there, savings on popular gifts remain.This week, we’ve got picks that are on sale as well as some items that will make hosting for the holidays easy.
  Epic Discounts for last-minute gifts, hosting prepLennox 65-Piece Flatware SetThis set is perfect for the holidays and beyo
  
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• Holiday shopping scams to avoid this winter

  15-12-2024 18:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Consumers are susceptible to scammers any time of the year, but increased shopping around the holidays means people should exercise extra caution, says Visa's 2024 threat report.The findings, published yearly, lay out what fraudsters have up their sleeves each giving season — whether it's swiping your information card on fishy websites or physically stealing from you in person.Here's what to keep an eye out for while you check off your shopping list.
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• A look back at the most notable bankruptcies of 2024

  15-12-2024 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  (WXFP) - This year saw its fair share of bankruptcies, with household names and century-old companies in the mix. Here's a look back at the most notable bankruptcies of the year, and why we saw a rise in 2024.Rising interest rates, high labor costs, and inflation are just some of the reasons many of these companies blame as contributing factors for their filing.Going out of businessAmong the most notable are the stores that shut all their doors including 99 Cents Only stores, Sam Ash Music, Rue
  
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• Spotify too repetitive? Here's how to retrain the algorithm

  15-12-2024 18:24 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Over the past couple of years, complaints have piled up in online forums from music lovers having trouble discovering new music. Why? No matter what they do, Spotify seems to be serving them the same old songs, again and again.On Spotify, much like other music streaming apps, you can curate your own playlists. But you can also listen to playlists made by Spotify editors and playlists that are created by algorithms, based on your listening habits.
  That's where most people's comp
  
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• Animals added to 2024 BioPark 'Naughty or Nice' list

  15-12-2024 18:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark has unveiled its latest additions to this year's Naughty or Nice list. Added to the naughty list Saturday is Hodari, a seven-year-old African Pygmy falcon. The BioPark says Hodari often wants to eat more than what is good for him and is not afraid to make his feelings known vocally, or stela some extra food straight from his care team's pouches. ABQ BioPark announces Asian elephant gave birth to stillborn calfAdded to the Nice List is Eve, a
  
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• 2024 Twinkle Light Parade spreads Christmas cheer through Nob Hill

  15-12-2024 17:52 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Christmas spirit was on full display Saturday night as the annual Twinkle Light Parade took over Nob Hill. Over 100 different groups and 4,000 participants helped design the floats that made up the event. Twinkle Light Parade founder returns to build 2024 Santa Claus floatDesigns came from schools and agencies form around the city, including Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Ernie Pyle Middle School, and Explore Academy Chorus.
  
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• White Sands National Park celebrates anniversary with week of events

  15-12-2024 17:44 via krqe.com
  
  WHITE SANDS, N.M. (KRQE) – White Sands National Park will be hosting special programs to celebrate the anniversary of becoming a national park. White Sands was officially re-designated from a national monument to a national park on December 20, 2019. Closest national parks to AlbuquerqueTo celebrate the five years, a variety of events will be held at the park's visitors center including history walks, sunset strolls, and solar observing programs. Those programs will take place Monday
  
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• Residents raise concerns over possible changes to Taos Ski Valley

  15-12-2024 17:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some big changes could be coming to the Taos Ski Vallet after years of trying to get new development, but there's still some concern from nearby communities about how it would affect them. "This project, hopefully, will get rid of the dust, the noise, the pollution," says Rick Bellis, Village Administrator for the Village of Taos Ski Valley.Now, with only a couple of days left to submit public objections, some big projects could change the Taos Ski Vall
  
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• Higher Education Department says some college tuitions could increase next fall

  15-12-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some much-needed relief may not be far from reach for some New Mexico college students, as the state's Department of Higher Education (NMHED) works to make college more affordable. One school announced a zero percent increase in their tuition rates.On Friday, Eastern New Mexico University announced that their students won't be seeing a hike in tuition and fees next fall, "A number of factors go in, but again, to raise those tuition and fee rates for the sake of rai
  
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• Dry and mild weather continues into next week

  15-12-2024 05:58 via krqe.com
  
  Light winds with mostly sunny to sunny skies were in place for the day today, with temperatures climbing to near or slightly above average across the state. Winds pick up a little again on Sunday, but the westerly wind will help to bring in warmer temperatures once again.A cold front will bring yet another slight drop in temperatures next Monday across the state, but highs will still be above average for the middle of December. Temperatures will stay mild all week long next week, with little flu
  
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• Lobos cruise past Western New Mexico

  15-12-2024 03:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Lobo basketball team got back in the win column with a 122-70 outing against Western New Mexico on Saturday night. The team said it was much needed following the loss to New Mexico State.The team spent all week practicing at 7 a.m. and saw a new side of Richard Pitino. The New Mexico head coach said that he felt this year's squad needs him to be "all over them" more than any Lobo team he's been a part of.Thanks to the large disparity in score against the
  
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• Angelo Leo embracing life as world champion

  15-12-2024 02:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Back in August, Angelo Leo had a statement knockout win over Luis Alberto Lopez to claim the IBF featherweight world championship. Since then, Leo has become a star in the world of boxing.Leo said he is started to get recognized on the street and is he's getting used to his new fame. He is grateful to help put his hometown of Albuquerque on the map and inspire the next generation of fighters. On Saturday, Leo and Matthew "Diamond Boy" Griego held a signing a
  
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• Mild and dry conditions continue

  15-12-2024 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  Light winds with mostly sunny to sunny skies were in place for the day today, with temperatures climbing to near or slightly above average across the state. Winds pick up a little again on Sunday, but the westerly wind will help to bring in warmer temperatures once again.A cold front will bring yet another slight drop in temperatures next Monday across the state, but highs will still be above average for the middle of December. Temperatures will stay mild all week long next week, with little flu
  
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• Rail Yards hosts first day of its Holiday Market

  15-12-2024 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Holiday shopping is in full swing and early on Saturday, guests indulged in everything local at the Rail Yards Holiday market. Over 400 local vendors from around the city had their best on display to share with eager shoppers at the Downtown Farmers Market.Story continues below
  Podcast: Tent Rocks National Monument reopens with new fees and new rulesNews: Albuquerque man accused of shooting stepmom asks judge to spend Christmas Eve with familyTrending: Tingl
  
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• Happy Cat Hotel & Spa opens in Albuquerque

  15-12-2024 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It can be a sticky situation having to leave our pets at home all alone when we want to get away. A local business has some good news for pet owners.For the cat parents hesitant to leave their furry friend with someone else, a new luxury hotel for cats made its debut on Saturday. The Happy Cat Hotel & Spa, a franchise based out of New York, has made its way to the Duke City and is now offering amenities like themed suites, daily room service, individuali
  
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• Heroes honored at Sunset Memorial Park

  15-12-2024 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wreaths Across America honors the fallen servicemen and women who fought for freedom in America. On Saturday, local heroes were remembered at Sunset Memorial Park in northeast Albuquerque. Construction on national cemetery in Albuquerque to start next yearVolunteers laid wreaths and an American flag on each headstone as a thank you. Officials say the day is an opportunity to remind people of the sacrifices veterans have made."At cemeteries, we are partnering
  
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• 3 children die in Clovis trailer home fire

  15-12-2024 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Three children were killed after an early morning fire in Clovis on Saturday. According to the Curry County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement and fire crews were called to a home between Brady Avenue and Highway 60 around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Camper fire kills two dogs in AlbuquerqueThey arrived to find a trailer home engulfed in flames. Three adults and two children were able to escape before crews arrived. Those injured were eventually transported to a h
  
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• Suspect named in Copper and Tramway homicide

  15-12-2024 00:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have issued a warrant for a man suspected of a northeast area murder earlier this week. According to APD, officers were called out to a home near Copper and Tramway early Wednesday after neighbors heard several gunshots. Albuquerque Police Dept. highlights new crime mapThey arrived to find one person dead. According to the criminal complaint, police believe Christopher Barela was fighting with the victim before the shooting.
  Police also sa
  
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• APD hosts end-of-year gun buyback event

  15-12-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Looking to help get unwanted guns off the street, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) partnered with other organizations for an end-of-the-year gun buyback. Saturday's event was held near the University and Avenida Cesar Chavez intersection, with APD teaming up with New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence, ACS, and the University New Mexico.Anyone who brought an unwanted gun was able to trade it in for cash. APD says over 70 guns were turned in during the f
  
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