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• 78-year-old Clovis woman shot in the chest while answering front door, police say

  10-10-2024 17:13 via krqe.com
  
  CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A 78-year-old woman died after she was shot while she answered her front door in Clovis Wednesday night, according to the Clovis Police Department.The victim's 80-year-old husband called the police at 6:53 p.m. to report that his wife, Virginia Montoya, had been shot at the home on Traver Street. Montoya had a single gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to the hospital before she passed away.Story continues below
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• Dates announced for 2025 National Championship Air Races in Roswell

  10-10-2024 21:15 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – Dates for the 2025 National Championship Air Races in Roswell were announced Thursday.The races will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 14 in the event’s new home. "We are incredibly excited as an organization for this monumental step in air racing history as we begin to execute our plan for the 2025 National Championship Air Races,” Tony Logoteta, president and chief operating officer of the Reno Air Racing Association, said in a news
  
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• Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office warns of scam callers posing as sheriff's officials

  10-10-2024 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a recent string of scam calls involving scammers posing as BCSO officials.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thieves during Balloon FiestaNew
  
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• New Mexico group presents recommendations to resolve criminal justice issues

  10-10-2024 20:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Justice Reinvestment Working Group went before lawmakers this week and outlined problems withing the criminal justice system that they say the state needs to focus on in the next legislative session. Presenters pointed out two major issues, addiction and mental health.
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• Warm weather continues through the weekend

  10-10-2024 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  Warm temperatures continue across New Mexico. Evaporating showers are expected in the Gila and Sacramento mountains this afternoon.
  The high pressure system over the bootheel of New Mexico continues to strengthen and nudge towards south central New Mexico. This high pressure is allowing for temperatures to continue to climb across the state. Parts of New Mexico will be experiencing record and near-record high temperatures tomorrow and on Saturday.
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• Los Alamos Police investigating death of 15-year-old

  10-10-2024 20:41 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ALAMOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The Los Alamos Police Department is investigating the death of a 15-year-old in White Rock on October 9. Police have launched an unattended death investigation in the case. 78-year-old Clovis woman shot in the chest while answering front door, police sayOfficials say police responded around 1:30 p.m. October 9, to reports of an unconscious 15-year-old in White Rock. The initial responding officer performed CPR until the Los Alamos Fire Department arriv
  
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• Albuquerque man accused of holding another man at gunpoint, assaulting him

  10-10-2024 20:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man is in custody, accused of forcing his way into an apartment and assaulting another man inside.Story continues below
  Archive Video: ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 1987Education: APS looking into calendar year options including pushing start of school year backBalloon Fiesta: APD beefs up patrols to stay ahead of thieves during Balloon FiestaNews: Bernalillo County Sherif
  
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• Former APS bus attendant accused of child abuse will not be held through trial

  10-10-2024 20:12 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) bus attendant will not be held behind bars through trial for child abuse charges involving a special needs student.Story continues below
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• Winds keep special shapes static on Day 6 of Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2024 19:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Day 6 of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is also the first of two Special Shapes Rodeos planned for this year's session. However, due to the winds, a lot of the bigger shapes stayed on the ground with static displays, entertaining the crowds on the field."[The winds are] a little too fast for shapes. They need a little more room to land. The taller shapes really don't fly as well as the round shapes," said Debbie Young, pilot of the Elvis balloo
  
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• Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths reported

  10-10-2024 19:39 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) – A recall has been issued for more than 2 million Fisher-Price infant swings after five deaths were reported.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), all models of the Fisher-Price Suga Swings are being recalled due to the possibility of suffocation.The CPSC said five deaths involving infants 1 to 3 months old were reported between 2012 and 2022. The swings were being used for sleep, and in most of the instances, "the infants were unrestrained and bedding materia
  
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• Bernalillo County GO Bond would provide funding to public libraries

  10-10-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On November 5, the polls will be opened for election day and along with casting ballots for national and local leaders, voters will get to choose where to send additional funding to certain departments.
  This election, in Bernalillo County, there will be six General Obligation (GO) Bonds for people to vote on. One of these GO Bonds could send $2.5 million in funding to public libraries in and around Albuquerque.
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• Bernalillo County GO Bond would provide funding to libraries

  10-10-2024 19:29 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On November 5, the polls will be opened for election day and along with casting ballots for national and local leaders, voters will get to choose where to send additional funding to certain departments.
  This election, in Bernalillo County, there will be six General Obligation (GO) Bonds for people to vote on. One of these GO Bonds could send $2.5 million in funding to public libraries in and around Albuquerque.
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• 'Glamping' at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2024 18:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The majority of Fiesta-goers have to deal with pre-dawn traffic and crowds, but "Glamping" gives people an option to skip the hassle and roll out of bed right next to the balloons.Why is Albuquerque the perfect place to hold the Balloon Fiesta?It started in 2018 with Balloon Fiesta leaders looking for a way to let people experience the magic while staying near the park grounds. "We started out with 12 tents and you can see the layout here. 12 tents was
  
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• PHOTOS: Florida emerges from Hurricane Milton

  10-10-2024 18:23 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Hurricane Milton barreled into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday after plowing across Florida, where it knocked out power to more than 3 million customers and whipped up a barrage of tornadoes. The storm caused at least four deaths and compounded the misery wrought by Helene while sparing Tampa a direct hit.A drone image shows the dome of Tropicana Field which has been torn open due to Hurricane Milton in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 10, 2024. At least four people were
  
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• Over 135 rescued from Tampa assisted living facility amid 'unprecedented' flooding from Milton

  10-10-2024 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — The residents of an assisted living facility in Florida were assisted to safety with the help of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office early on Thursday morning after floodwaters from Hurricane Milton inundated the region.“This is extraordinary to see this type of flooding, especially in this type of area,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister in a video posted to social media amid the county’s response efforts.Story continues below
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• Flesh eating bacteria thrives after hurricanes. Here's what to know

  10-10-2024 18:21 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The water that Hurricane Milton leaves behind may be just as deadly as the winds and storm surge, an infectious disease expert explained in a recent appearance on NewsNation.Dr. Norman Beatty, of the infectious diseases division at the University of Florida, said that vibrio vulnificus — often referred to as a "flesh-eating bacteria" — can be found in floodwaters, storm surges or runoff amid extreme weather events, and can find its way into the body during r
  
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• How to help the recovery from Milton, Helene

  10-10-2024 18:20 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Just weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the Florida coast, many of the same areas now face damage from the impact of Hurricane Milton.
  The Category 3 storm made landfall late Wednesday in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa. Donate now toRed Cross hurricane relief
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• New Mexico State Police partners with New Mexico State University's Department of Criminal Justice

  10-10-2024 18:06 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico State University students who are studying criminal justice have a new opportunity to get hands-on law enforcement experience while completing the final 15 credit hours of their bachelor's degree.Story continues below
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• PHOTOS: Special Shape Rodeo is the highlight of Balloon Fiesta Day 6

  10-10-2024 18:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Special shape balloons took center stage on Day 6 of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta; Thursday's main event was the Special Shape Rodeo. High winds kept many of the special shapes from lifting off, but static displays still made for great views on the field. Here are the new special shape balloons to look for at the 52nd Balloon FiestaThis year, 106 special shape balloons registered to participate in the festival, with 16 of those bein
  
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• Video: Wind tears roof off Tropicana Field, home of the Rays

  10-10-2024 16:21 via krqe.com
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key, south of St. Petersburg late Wednesday, and while the city avoided some of the worst storm surges, the local Major League ballpark took some damage.
  City officials confirmed high wind gusts from Hurricane Milton tore multiple panels off the roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays.The field was not in use as a storm shelter but functioned as a staging area for storm response crews, according to the Assoc
  
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• LIVE 8 AM UPDATE: Hurricane Milton pulling away from east coast of Florida

  10-10-2024 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Hurricane Milton began pulling away from the east coast of Florida early Thursday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.In a 8 a.m. update, the NHC said Milton was 75 miles northeast of Cape Canaveral with winds of 85 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane.The storm is moving east-northeast at 18 mph.
  Milton made landfall at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm.VIDEO: Hurricane Milton sucks water out of Tampa Bay
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• LIVE 11 AM UPDATE: Hurricane Milton pulling away from east coast of Florida

  10-10-2024 16:17 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Hurricane Milton moved into the Atlantic Ocean from the east coast of Florida early Thursday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.In a 11 a.m. update, the NHC said Milton was 135 miles east-northeast of Cape Canaveral with winds of 80 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane. VIDEO: Hurricane Milton sucks water out of Tampa BayThe storm is moving east-northeast at 20 mph.Milton made landfall at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm.Watc
  
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• State partners with local nonprofit to distribute computers in Ruidoso

  10-10-2024 15:48 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) partnered with Adelante Diverse IT to distribute free refurbished computers to Ruidoso residents impacted by recent natural disasters in the area.Story continues below
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Added security measures, APS calendar survey, Near record heat, Free computers, Airabelle

  10-10-2024 15:08 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  ‘Lit up like huge jack-o’-lanterns,’ a look at Balloon Fiesta’s first glow in 198711-year-old places 2nd in the Tesuque Casino World Posole Cooking ChampionshipsDaughter’s dream takes flight in special shape balloon for Balloon FiestaAlbuquerque company creates bee-friendly solution to combat hive collapseAlbuquerque police target fentanyl use on Central Ave.EPA to clean up 7 more abandoned uranium minesHurricane Milton plows across Florida, a
  
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• Even drier, very warm, & slightly breezier

  10-10-2024 14:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Along with the slight chill in the air to start across the region, mostly clear skies with dry air remains for now. Mostly light winds are still in place, despite the peskier northerly wind to start in Albuquerque, green flags will mostly likely be predominantly up at Balloon Fiesta for not only today, but very likely, for the remainder of the event. Temperatures are ranging from the 20s to the lower 60s across New Mexico, at-or-slightly below normal for some northern a
  
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• Drier, warm, & slightly breezier weather around New Mexico

  10-10-2024 14:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Along with the slight chill in the air to start across the region, mostly clear skies with dry air remains for now. Mostly light winds are still in place, despite the peskier northerly wind to start in Albuquerque, green flags will mostly likely be predominantly up at Balloon Fiesta for not only today, but very likely, for the remainder of the event. Temperatures are ranging from the 20s to the lower 60s across New Mexico, at-or-slightly below normal for some northern a
  
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• WATCH: Green flag for Special Shape Rodeo at Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2024 14:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The green flag is up for day six of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
  Thursday is full day at Balloon Fiesta Park with a Special Shape Rodeo™ scheduled in the morning and a Special Shape Glowdeo™ scheduled in the evening. Winds for day six of Balloon Fiesta should stay light, with another warm afternoon across New Mexico. Daughter’s dream takes flight in special shape balloon for Balloon FiestaThursday, October 10
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• WATCH: Green flag for day 6 of Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2024 14:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The green flag is up for day six of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
  Thursday is full day at Balloon Fiesta Park with a Special Shape Rodeo™ scheduled in the morning and a Special Shape Glowdeo™ scheduled in the evening. Winds for day six of Balloon Fiesta should stay light, with another warm afternoon across New Mexico. Daughter’s dream takes flight in special shape balloon for Balloon FiestaThursday, October 10
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• Green flag for day 6 of Balloon Fiesta

  10-10-2024 14:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The green flag is up for day six of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
  Thursday is full day at Balloon Fiesta Park with a Special Shape Rodeo™ scheduled in the morning and a Special Shape Glowdeo™ scheduled in the evening. Winds for day six of Balloon Fiesta should stay light, with another warm afternoon across New Mexico. Daughter’s dream takes flight in special shape balloon for Balloon FiestaThursday, October 10
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• 2024 Balloon Fiesta pilot briefing, day 6

  10-10-2024 14:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday, October 10 is day six of the 2024 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The pilots briefing is scheduled for 6 a.m. Pilots and officials will meet to discuss the weather and determine if it's safe for balloons to go up.Daughter’s dream takes flight in special shape balloon for Balloon FiestaOfficials will raise a green flag, yellow flag or red flag depending on weather conditions. KRQE News 13 will update with more information following T
  
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