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• Albuquerque Community Safety employee resigns after arrest

  25-05-2024 03:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 has learned that a former Albuquerque city employee has resigned after a recent arrest. Angel Garcia is facing a battery charge after police say he sexually assaulted a woman at a northwest Albuquerque business last month. VIDEO: Witnesses recall moments surrounding murder of Albuquerque pizzeria ownerGarcia is a former project manager for the Violence Intervention Program with Albuquerque Community Safety. ACS confirmed Garcia is no longer
  
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• 'We sure this is Shania Twain?' Fans react to country star's look at Grand Ole Opry

  27-09-2024 19:46 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – More than a few of Shania Twain’s fans were taken aback by her appearance at the People’s Choice Country Awards on Thursday night, with some of them feeling she was “completely unrecognizable” at the event.“The actual outfit and styling is super fun, love it. But … are we sure this is Shania Twain?” one Reddit user commented under a photo of Twain, with blonde hair and a denim dress, on the red carpet.Shania Twain attends the 2024 Peop
  
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• How to help victims of Hurricane Helene

  27-09-2024 19:43 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - As projected, Hurricane Helene unleashed punishing winds and a surge of floodwaters on the Florida Gulf Coast this week. On Friday, emergency crews were working to reach remote communities and restore power for more than 4 million Americans.The first few days of emergency response will be critical to saving lives and restoring essential community services. And many across the country are wondering how they can help. Donate to American Red Cross relief efforts
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• Best tools and supplies to have on hand for a power outage

  27-09-2024 19:42 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.These supplies will help you endure a power outageA power outage is one of those things that can be either a minor inconvenience or a life-threatening emergency — and can quickly turn from one to the other. As climate change makes extreme and unpredictable weather more common across the entire U.S., it’s also something everyone should be prepared for; a government report showed that
  
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• Coast Guard rescues boater and dog during Hurricane Helene, video shows

  27-09-2024 18:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) – The U.S. Coast Guard saved a boater and his dog from dangerous waters near Florida's Sanibel Island as Hurricane Helene approached Thursday.The storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 but weakened to a tropical storm by Friday morning, had threatened the Gulf Coast with storm surges that forecasters warned were potentially “unsurvivable.” Helene slams the South with wind, rain and flooding. Millions are without powerVideo of the rescue, which occurred about 25
  
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• 'Crayons & Canapés' fundraiser supports early childhood education in Albuquerque

  27-09-2024 16:57 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Christina Kent Early Childhood Center is a private, non-profit corporation that's goal is to provide high-quality early childhood education to children from economically diverse families. One of the ways they raise money for their organizations is through their annual Crayons & Canapés fundraiser.
  At the fundraisers, people will get to see chefs from Albuquerque's top restaurants battle it out to see who can make the best canapes. There will a
  
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• Are you still in the middle class? Use this calculator to find out

  27-09-2024 16:14 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — During election season, you’ll often hear political talking points surrounding the middle class. That may leave you wondering — are you even in the middle class?More than half of U.S. adults live in a middle-income household, a recent Pew Research Center analysis determined. Pew defines a middle-income household (specifically, a family of three) as one that earns between $56,600 and $169,800 in 2022 dollars. Using the Labor Department’s inflation calculat
  
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• PHOTOS: Helene brings flooding, damage as storm tears through Southeast

  27-09-2024 16:13 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Thursday night, bringing devastating flooding, heavy rains and damaging winds to parts of the Southeastern U.S.The storm, which has weakened to a tropical storm as it heads north, has already been blamed for several deaths, including one person who died after a road sign fell on their car on a Florida roadway, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.Helene has also trapped residents in their homes or cars amid storm surges and
  
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• Maggie Smith, star of 'Downton Abbey' and 'Harry Potter' films dies at 89

  27-09-2024 16:12 via krqe.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89.Story continues below
  Trending: Investigation underway into chemical storage at New Mexico Highlands University after deathNews: BCSO sheriff weighs in on drug inform
  
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• Health alert issued for Albuquerque Friday morning due to wildfire smoke

  27-09-2024 16:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque has issued a health alert Friday morning due to smoke in the Albuquerque area. The alert is in effect from 7:25 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bernalillo County residents with respiratory conditions are encouraged to limit outdoor activity. The smoke is coming from wildfires in Arizona, according to KRQE News 13 Meteorologist Josh Redwine Fees for state parks may be going up soon in New MexicoCity of Albuquerque offers steps that you can take during
  
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• 'The Great Albuquerque Bakery Crawl' invites locals to explore bakeries and win prizes

  27-09-2024 15:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Get ready for "The Great Albuquerque Bakery Crawl." The first-ever Albuquerque bakery crawl is happening now through November 8.
  How it works?
  First, download a board. Game boards are available for download at www.sweetpeabakeryabq.com. The more stamps you get, the more prizes you can earn.
  For example, if you visit two bakeries in October, you can receive a free sticker and a 10% off code from Sweet Pea Bakery. If you visit at least four bakeries in October
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: BCSO deputies charged, Investigation underway into chemical storage at NM Highlands University, Hot and dry, State Park fees, Laptop donation

  27-09-2024 14:19 via krqe.com
  
  Friday's Top StoriesHelene weakens to a tropical storm over Georgia with sustained winds of 70 mphFamily pet takes flight in namesake special shape for Balloon FiestaWhat’s happening around New Mexico September 27-October 3Judge hears arguments for a new trial or dismissal for armorer in fatal shooting on set of ‘Rust’Former Customs and Border Protection officer sentenced for depriving New Mexico man of his rightsE-scooter rentals returning to AlbuquerqueWalgreens at Eubank and
  
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• A UNM professor is on mission to preserve traditional New Mexican Spanish

  27-09-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The History and Literary Arts Library at the National Hispanic Cultural Center keeps records of settlements in New Mexico that go back centuries. Since that time, a dialect of Spanish known as Traditional New Mexican, developed in relative isolation from the rest of the world.
  The diverse culture, rich history, and natural wonders are just a few of the things that make New Mexico so special. "It's the most amazing state ever," said Damian Vergara Wilson, Unive
  
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• 'Please help': Tampa Bay residents take to social media to get help for loved ones

  27-09-2024 13:32 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay residents and their loved ones took to social media to ask for help after Hurricane Helene brought severe flooding Thursday.While Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region as a Category 4 hurricane, it still brought significant storm surge and rainfall to the Tampa Bay area, cutting off communities. Helene weakens to a tropical storm over Georgia with sustained winds of 70 mphTrapped by floodwaters, residents attempted to get the message out on social media
  
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• Border Report Live: Where illegal immigration is trending up

  27-09-2024 13:30 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- The number of arrests for illegal border crossings has fallen from an all-time high to some of the Biden administration's lowest this fiscal year alone. Yet some areas of the border are seeing encounters going up.In this week's episode of "Border Report Live" (Fridays at 11 a.m. ET), host Chip Brewster and Border Report correspondents Sandra Sanchez and Julian Resendiz examine the factors that are either slowing or increasing illegal migration across the U.S.-Me
  
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• Helene weakens to a tropical storm over Georgia with sustained winds of 70 mph

  27-09-2024 13:29 via krqe.com
  
  CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) early Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.Helene continues to weaken while moving farther inland over Georgia. The storm was about 40 miles (65 kilometers) east of Macon and about 100 miles (165 kilometers) southeast of Atlanta, moving north at 30 mph (48 kph) at 5 a.m., the center in Miami reported. ‘Please help’: Tampa Bay res
  
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• Helene slams the South with wind, rain and flooding. Millions are without power

  27-09-2024 13:29 via krqe.com
  
  CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Emergency crews rushed Friday to rescue people trapped in flooded homes after Helene roared ashore as a powerful Category 4 hurricane in Florida, generating a massive storm surge and knocking out power to millions of customers in several states. At least six people were reported dead.The storm made landfall late Thursday in a sparsely populated region with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (225 kph) in the rural Big Bend area, home to fishing
  
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• Helene slams the South with wind, rain and flooding after coming ashore as a Category 4 storm

  27-09-2024 13:29 via krqe.com
  
  CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities rescued people trapped by floodwaters and more than 3 million customers were in the dark across much of the southeastern U.S. as Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia early Friday after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.Helene came ashore amid warnings from the National Hurricane Center that the enormous system could create a “nightmare” storm surge. There
  
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• Helene slams the South as death toll climbs

  27-09-2024 13:29 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR/AP) — Even as Helene was downgraded from a powerful Category 4 hurricane to a tropical storm, it continued to dump heavy rain as it blew through the South Friday. Emergency crews were rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded homes amid a massive storm surge and millions of customers in several states were left without power.Nexstar's WFLA reported at least seven people were dead.
  The storm made landfall late Thursday in a sparsely populated region with maximum sustain
  
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• What's happening around New Mexico September 27-October 3

  27-09-2024 13:00 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Check out community events around New Mexico from September 27-October 3.Albuquerque
  September 27-28 The Show – Albuquerque's longest-running comedy show happens every Friday and Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.September 28 Downtown Growers' Market – This happens every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at Robinson Park.September 28 2024 Summer of Nonviolence Event – This week's final theme is to celebrate the day of remembrance by helping thos
  
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• Heat continues into the weekend across New Mexico

  27-09-2024 12:59 via krqe.com
  
  A front brings more mid-level moisture to the state today and will spark spotty showers and thunderstorms in the northern mountains, into parts of east-central, and northeast New Mexico through this afternoon. Most of this rain will evaporate before reaching the ground which could result in locally strong wind gusts. It’s going to be another hot day today, with more record and near-record high temperatures in Albuquerque, and in western/northwestern New Mexico. The cold front will bring a
  
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• Heat continues into the weekend

  27-09-2024 12:59 via krqe.com
  
  A front brings more mid-level moisture to the state today and will spark spotty showers and thunderstorms in the northern mountains, into parts of east-central, and northeast New Mexico through this afternoon. Most of this rain will evaporate before reaching the ground which could result in locally strong wind gusts. It’s going to be another hot day today, with more record and near-record high temperatures in Albuquerque, and in western/northwestern New Mexico. The cold front will bring a
  
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• The roots of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its national impact

  27-09-2024 11:54 via krqe.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City has been a voice and resource for small businesses across the metro since 1977.
  Kansas City was also the birthplace of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.Kansas City set the foundation for the national chamber, which now operates in Washington, D.C.In 1977, 25 Hispanic businessmen in Kansas City saw the need for an organization that would represent them and their businesses.Why Hispanic Heritage Month begins
  
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• More record heat Friday

  27-09-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  The unseasonably warm weather continues into Friday with more record and near-record high temperatures for parts of the state. The warm weather will continue into the beginning of October.It's been yet another very warm afternoon all across New Mexico. Farmington and Gallup broke record high temperatures this afternoon. Albuquerque was just one degree away from a record high temperature, hitting 90°. Dry weather continues across the entire state as well, but that will change Friday with a we
  
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• Family pet takes flight in namesake special shape for Balloon Fiesta

  27-09-2024 06:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There's a new special shape coming to Balloon Fiesta this year and it takes the love of a family dog to new heights.Story continues below
  News: State officials look into potentially allowing 'magic mushroom' use in New MexicoCrime: APS and Crime Stoppers creating partnership so students can report crime anonymouslyCommunity:Old Town to receive upgrades to assist tourists in navigating the areaEntertainment: What concerts are coming to New Mexico in 2025?
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• Students at an Albuquerque elementary school given laptops and accessories

  27-09-2024 03:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The DiverseIT team with Adelante Development Center was at Edward Gonzales Elementary School on Thursday giving out free laptops to low-income students. They also trained the students on how to safely use those laptops.
  "There is a huge digital divide here in New Mexico where a lot of people lack access to computers. That's what we do at Diverse IT, so to increase the number of people that have access to devices as well as training and technology. So its ver
  
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• E-scooter rentals returning to Albuquerque

  27-09-2024 02:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – E-scooter rentals are returning to Albuquerque. The scooter company Spin announced it will begin installing and testing e-scooter stations around town starting on Friday.Walgreens at Eubank and Central to close in NovemberOnce the program launches for the public, people can rent scooters using the company's mobile app. Spin operated in Albuquerque once before for a pilot program launched in 2019 but that program was discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Bernalillo County considers mobile restrooms, showers for homeless

  27-09-2024 02:04 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is looking into a way to provide showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities to the homeless population. Bernalillo County Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada wants to propose the county manage a mobile unit that would provide showers, laundry facilities, and restrooms in areas with large homeless populations. The idea is already in practice in Santa Fe by the Interfaith Community Shelter.
  James Butler started the program in March and s
  
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• Record and near-record heat continues Friday

  27-09-2024 02:00 via krqe.com
  
  The unseasonably warm weather continues into Friday with more record and near-record high temperatures for parts of the state. The warm weather will continue into the beginning of October.
  It's been yet another very warm afternoon all across New Mexico. Farmington, Gallup, and Santa Fe have all broken or tied record high temperatures this afternoon. Albuquerque was just two degrees away from a record high temperature, nearly hitting 90°. Dry weather continues across the entire state as well,
  
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• UNM part of 7 schools to sign Mountain West membership agreement

  27-09-2024 01:47 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Mountain West announced on Thursday that seven member schools have signed an agreement that keeps them in the conference through the end of the 2032 athletic season. The league and its members have also agreed to a grant of media rights from the institutions to the conference beginning July, 1 2026.The University of New Mexico, an original member of the Mountain West, is one of the seven schools to sign. The other six include The United States Air Force
  
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