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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue crew and firefighters around the state heading out to fight California wildfires

  09-01-2025 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – California is asking states across the country for help including New Mexico. Albuquerque Fire Rescue and firefighters from around the state are heading out to fight the flames. "It is in effect kind of an all-hands-on-deck situation,” said George Ducker, New Mexico Forestry Division.Story continues below
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• What should you pack in a go bag?

  09-01-2025 18:36 via krqe.com
  
  BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.The tragic LA wildfires are a reminder to have a go-bag planFueled by powerful winds and dry conditions from a long and ongoing drought, a set of deadly and dangerous wildfires has erupted in Southern California, killing at least five people and destroying hundreds of homes and other buildings. As of Thursday, more than 100,000 people had been evacuated, with over 100,000 more in the fire’s da
  
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• Eaton Fire victim dies holding a hose, defending home

  09-01-2025 18:33 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- One of the five confirmed fatalities from the destructive Eaton Fire was identified on Wednesday morning when his family found his body on the side of the road by their home – with a garden hose still in his hand.According to his loved ones, 66-year-old Victor Shaw died trying to defend the home that had been in his family for nearly 55 years.As of Wednesday night, Shaw’s body was still on his family’s property as conditions were not yet safe enough for the coroner&rs
  
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• TSA reveals 10 most 'unusual' finds at checkpoints in 2024

  09-01-2025 18:08 via krqe.com
  
  (WAVY/NEXSTAR) – A Lego set stuffed with gun parts and a sunglasses case filled with snakes were among some of the top "catches” that officers with the Transportation Security Administration made in 2024, according to the agency.This week, the TSA released a video detailing the “Top 10 Best Catches” of the last year, highlighting some of the strangest or craftily concealed contraband that passengers have tried to sneak through checkpoints.“You won’t believe wh
  
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• Trump says Newsom should resign as Los Angeles wildfires rage

  09-01-2025 17:50 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) - President-elect Trump has cast blame on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the raging wildfires in the Los Angeles region, most recently calling for him to resign.“One of the best and most beautiful parts of the United States of America is burning down to the ground,” Trump posted to Truth Social late Wednesday evening. “It’s ashes, and Gavin Newscum should resign. This is all his fault!!!”The president-elect's criticism of Newsom has sparked a politi
  
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• 4 in 10 companies planning job cuts due to AI: Survey

  09-01-2025 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Companies across the U.S., at least four in 10, are likely to cut jobs as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, new research shows.A survey in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest "Future of Jobs Report," found that because of the “increasing capability and prevalence” of AI, 41 percent of employers surveyed said they will "shrink" their workforce within the next five years if the technology is able to replicate the work.“As we enter 2025, the land
  
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• La Niña has officially started: What happens next?

  09-01-2025 17:04 via krqe.com
  
  AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Climate Prediction Center announced Thursday that La Niña has officially started. A detailed analysis found La Niña began in December 2024 with a weak La Niña favored during the rest of this winter.La Niña is the cool phase of ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation) that is marked by sea-surface water temperatures 0.5ºC below the climatological average in a key area of the eastern Pacific.Those water temperatures reached that key metr
  
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• Photos capture wildfires ravaging Southern California

  09-01-2025 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  Major wildfires around Los Angeles raged on Thursday as firefighters struggled to put out blazes three days after they began with strong winds ripped through the mountains and foothills.Story continues below
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  Ongoing flamesA cyclist pedals past a burning structure on Lake Avenue, Wednesday
  
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• How to safely evacuate during a wildfire

  09-01-2025 16:40 via krqe.com
  
  Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense.Creating a wildfire action plan, packing a “go bag” and maintaining basic situational awareness during evacuations can make a big difference when escaping a disaster, Jesse Torres, a battalion chief for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, saidBut the most important tip? Don't wait around for an evacua
  
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• Los Angeles wildfires leave hundreds of thousands without power

  09-01-2025 16:39 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Hundreds of thousands in Los Angeles are estimated to be without power on Thursday as the historic fires continued to devastate the city.Kathleen Dunleavy, with Southern California Edison, indicated that as many as 340,000 residents were without power as of 4 a.m. Thursday. A figure provided by PowerOutages.us, which tracks nationwide outages, put that figure closer to 420,000 on Thursday morning.An outage map provided by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) showe
  
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• How did the wildfires in Los Angeles start?

  09-01-2025 16:37 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The Los Angeles wildfires are being fueled by what the National Weather Service said could be the strongest Santa Ana windstorm in over a decade.Cal Fire reports the actual cause of the fires is still under investigation.What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area firesThe death toll from the wildfires has risen to five, and more than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders, according to officials.
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• Celebrity homes among those lost in devastating Los Angeles fires

  09-01-2025 16:36 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildfires that are burning in and around Los Angeles have burned the homes of several celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton.California firefighters are battling wind-whipped fires tearing across the area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as the fires burned uncontained Wednesday.Crystal and his wife, Janice, released a statement Wednesday saying their home of 45 years in
  
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• I-40 west of Albuquerque reopen after crash caused closure

  09-01-2025 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – I-40 is back open west of Albuquerque after being closed in both directions due to a crash Thursday morning, according to NMRoads.The closure was west of Albuquerque at mile marker 122, just west of Laguna.
  
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• Crash causes closure on I-40 west of Albuquerque

  09-01-2025 15:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – I-40 is closed west of Albuquerque is closed in both directions due to a crash, according to NMRoads.
  The closure is west of Albuquerque at mile marker 122, just west of Laguna. Drivers should expect heavy delays in the area and are encouraged to find an alternate route.
  
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• Snow on its last round with temperatures still cold in New Mexico

  09-01-2025 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Southern snowy conditions, breezier winds in the Northeast Highlands, and bitterly cold conditions are everywhere with most of the snow south of I-40 causing travel issues with localized low visibility because of not only the snow, but also, patchy freezing fog, with gustier north-northeasterly winds returning along the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, making it feel like it's the single digits above zero to near -15 degrees occasionally in the San Juan Mo
  
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• Last round of snow with cold temperatures around New Mexico

  09-01-2025 14:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Southern snowy conditions, breezier winds in the Northeast Highlands, and bitterly cold conditions are everywhere with most of the snow south of I-40 causing travel issues with localized low visibility because of not only the snow, but also, patchy freezing fog, with gustier north-northeasterly winds returning along the east slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, making it feel like it's the single digits above zero to near -15 degrees occasionally in the San Juan Mo
  
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• Jimmy Carter to receive state funeral in DC before Georgia burial

  09-01-2025 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored Thursday with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service in his hometown in Georgia.President Joe Biden, who was the first sitting senator to endorse Carter's 1976 presidential campaign, will deliver a eulogy for his fellow Democrat just 11 days before he leaves office. All of Carter's living successors are expected to attend the Washington funeral, including President-elect Dona
  
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• Jimmy Carter honored with state funeral in DC before Georgia burial

  09-01-2025 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored Thursday with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service in his hometown in Georgia.President Joe Biden, who was the first sitting senator to endorse Carter's 1976 presidential campaign, will deliver a eulogy for his fellow Democrat just 11 days before he leaves office. All of Carter's living successors are expected to attend the Washington funeral, including President-elect Dona
  
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• Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral in DC before Georgia burial: 'He loved people'

  09-01-2025 14:45 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Former President Jimmy Carter was honored Thursday at a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second service in his hometown in Georgia.President Joe Biden, who was the first sitting senator to endorse Carter's 1976 presidential campaign, delivered a eulogy for his fellow Democrat just 11 days before he leaves office. All of Carter's living successors were in attendance at the Washington funeral, including President-elect Donald Trump.B
  
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• KRQE Newsfeed: Human trafficking, Fire response, Widespread snow, Traffic lights, Endangered species

  09-01-2025 14:35 via krqe.com
  
  Thursday's Top Stories
  Sandia National Labs reports record-breaking economic impact in 2024Rail Runner adding additional service during legislative sessionNew U-Haul data shows drop in number of people moving to New MexicoAPD adding police service aides to bike patrolsAlbuquerque leaders discuss funding requests for upcoming legislative sessionAFR reports decrease in ‘significant working structure fires’Thousands of homes burn in Los Angeles wildfiresScientists drill nearly 2 miles d
  
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• LIVE: Thousands of homes burn in Los Angeles wildfires

  09-01-2025 13:23 via krqe.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (NEXSTAR) — A fast-moving fire broke out in the hills above Hollywood Boulevard and threatened some of the most popular Los Angeles tourist spots as firefighters battled to get control on two other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena.Palisades Fire torches 1,000 structures, most destructive in Los Angeles history Eaton Fire victim dies holding a hose, defendi
  
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• More snow falls across New Mexico Thursday

  09-01-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  One last round of snow will develop across New Mexico Thursday. Light, widespread snowfall accumulations could bring icy roads in southern and eastern New Mexico through Friday morning.Snow moved through southern New Mexico Wednesday, bringing accumulating snowfall from Deming to Ruidoso and Roswell. Temperatures have been cold today, but thankfully the winds have been lighter so the wind chill is not as big of a factor. Tonight, snow will again move into far southwest and far southeast New Mexi
  
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• UNM women's basketball still perfect in Mountain West play

  09-01-2025 06:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico women's basketball outlasted the Wyoming Cowgirls Wednesday night 73-67 to remain undefeated in Mountain West play. With the victory, the Lobos improved to 11-6 overall and 4-0 in league play. Wyoming's conference record is now 2-1.
  Destinee Hooks led all scorers with 20 points for UNM. The nation's leader in free throw percentage, Viane Cumber, was the only other Lobo in double figures with 16 points. Allyson Fertig led Wyoming in scoring wi
  
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• Rail Runner adding additional service during legislative session

  09-01-2025 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Rail Runner is adding additional train service for those wanting to attend the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session. Rail Runner #201 will start at the Santa Fe Depot at 11:40 a.m. and end at the Santa Fe Co./NM 599 at 12:02 p.m. Rail Runner #200 will go from Santa Fe. Co/NM599 starting at 12:12 p.m. and ending at the Santa Fe Depot at 12:46 p.m.New U-Haul data shows drop in number of people moving to New MexicoThe legislative session is scheduled to
  
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• Albuquerque traffic lights: How long should you be waiting?

  09-01-2025 05:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It is the kind of a nuisance no driver wants to get stuck behind, a red light taking a long time to change. Well, it's not supposed to be like that.Story continues below
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  “It can feel like you're waiting forever for a stoplight, especially at night,
  
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• ABQ BioPark aids conservation efforts for endangered freshwater species

  09-01-2025 04:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new study shows one-quarter of freshwater animals are at risk of extinction but the ABQ BioPark is stepping up as a key player in conservation efforts. Sandia National Labs reports record-breaking economic impact in 2024Tim Lyons co-authored the study and said even though the government recognizes the declining habitats, there needs to be action. "There's so much opportunity to do good in this space and there's not enough resourcing, there's not enough pol
  
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• Sandia National Labs reports record-breaking economic impact in 2024

  09-01-2025 04:18 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sandia National Laboratories reported a record-breaking economic impact for 2024. Sandia National Labs said they surpassed the previous year by nearly $400 million. They said the milestone includes the almost 17,000 jobs Sandia provides, over $1 billion in payments to small business suppliers, and $133 million in taxes paid to the state. Metro’s major road projects under review as pandemic shifts prioritiesLab leaders will unveil their official 2024 ec
  
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• Dennis Sanchez introduced as head coach of NM United

  09-01-2025 03:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The last time New Mexico United was on the pitch, it was the coach on the other sideline who walked off victorious. Now, he's switched sides."There's few times where you come across situations where everything is aligned up perfectly and I feel like that was very much the case here," said Dennis Sanchez.On Wednesday New Mexico United formally introduced Dennis Sanchez as the fourth head coach in club history. He inherits a team that is coming off the most successfu
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue reports decrease in 'significant working structure fires'

  09-01-2025 03:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they responded to 324 significant working structure fires last year which is 18 fewer than in 2023. Fires that require crews to link up to a water supply are considered a "significant event alert." APD adding police service aides to bike patrolsThe department said fire prevention efforts, code enforcement, improved building materials, and more efficient HVAC units all played a part in the decline. While those fires are down, AFR
  
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• Metro's major road projects under review as pandemic shifts priorities

  09-01-2025 02:43 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The metro-area's big plan prioritizing which major road projects should come next is facing an overhaul. That's because the planners behind it say New Mexico has changed a lot since the pandemic.  Story continues below
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  Five years ago, the Mid-Region C
  
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