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• Can you have a stroke without realizing?

  21-04-2025 23:22 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Can you have a stroke without knowing? The short answer is yes.They're called silent strokes.Strokes in general occur when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked or ruptured, causing brain damage. Silent strokes can also cause brain damage but may not show symptoms that are easy to identify.Also called undetected strokes, silent strokes are more common with older age, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the America
  
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• Vendors from across New Mexico welcome patrons to first weekend of the Rail Yard Market

  05-05-2025 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Spring is here, and that means the return of the Rail Yards Market. The market kicked off on Sunday for its 12th season, and one vendor has been there to see it all year after year."It's great, I love this community event. I go as often as I can. l look forward to it between May and October, and I try to go every weekend if possible," shared Stanley Cassavant, who is a seasoned market goer, coming with his little pup, Penny.The warmer weather is helping
  
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• "Safe outdoor space" guests speak on how program is helping them find long-term housing

  05-05-2025 05:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Creation Church in Albuquerque was the first to open a "safe outdoor space" in the International District, meant to give unhoused people a safe place to live while they work to turn their lives around. News 13 got a chance to speak with some of the people staying at the space about how it's making it easier for them to find full-time housing."There's not even words to say how great it is," said Benjamin Shand, a guest at the space. "Being able to sle
  
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• Showers and storms persist into the workweek

  05-05-2025 05:37 via krqe.com
  
  South/southwesterly winds picked up across western and central New Mexico this afternoon with gusts around 30 to 50 mph as a stronger storm system began to move into the state. More showers and storms developed this afternoon across northern, central, and eastern New Mexico. Some of these storms have produced heavy rainfall in northern and northeastern New Mexico. A few strong to severe storms have formed from the northern mountains to central and southeast New Mexico. Another round of strong st
  
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• Iron Fire burning 901 acres in the Gila Wilderness

  05-05-2025 04:37 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A wildfire has broken out on Iron Mesa in the Gila Wilderness, just south of Willow Creek. The fire was first reported around 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, May, 4, 2025.Start Date / Time: 5/4/25 at 12:00 p.m.
  Cause: Under investigation
  Size: 901 acres
  Location: Iron Mesa, Gila Wilderness.
  Resources: Two hotshot crews, two Type 6 engines, and a Type 3 helicopter
  Types of vegetation in the area (aka fuels): Grass, dead and down logs, timber
  Containment:&n
  
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• APD officer facing DWI charges

  05-05-2025 02:39 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the second time in the last few days, a police officer in New Mexico was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Albuquerque Police Officer Jonathan Franco was arrested at a Bernalillo County Sheriff's checkpoint. ‘I have nothing to hide’: APD Chief says he never worked in DWI unit, talks building trustHe has been placed on administrative leave. Police Chief Harold Medina released a brief statement, saying, "We are disappointed
  
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• Strong storms continue to move through New Mexico

  05-05-2025 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  South/southwesterly winds picked up across western and central New Mexico this afternoon with gusts around 30 to 50 mph as a stronger storm system began to move into the state. More showers and storms developed this afternoon across northern, central, and eastern New Mexico. Some of these storms have produced heavy rainfall in northern and northeastern New Mexico. A few strong to severe storms have formed from the northern mountains to central and southeast New Mexico. Another round of strong st
  
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• New apartment complex coming to Ruidoso following devastating fires and floods

  05-05-2025 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – The Village of Ruidoso is in critical need of housing after devastating fires and flooding destroyed hundreds of homes last year. Fortunately, some relief is on the way.
  The village broke ground this week on a new apartment complex, Elk Meadows on Mechem, marking it as the fifth complex in Ruidoso and its neighboring community, Ruidoso Downs. With limited multi-family housing options in the area, the mayor believes this development is essential for the comm
  
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• 2025 Baseball and Softball state tournament brackets

  05-05-2025 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 2025 state tournament brackets for baseball and softball are listed below. KRQE Sports will provide continued coverage of the tournaments.Baseball2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Baseball Championships 5A
  2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Baseball Championships 4A
  2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Baseball Championships 3A
  2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Baseball Championships 2A2025 Nusenda Credit Union State Baseball Championships 1A
  Softball2025 Nusenda Cr
  
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• Albuquerque City Council to vote on future of opioid funds

  05-05-2025 00:49 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening, and one of the items up for a vote is how to spend millions of dollars awarded to the city from major opioid companies. Over the last several years, billions of dollars have been awarded to cities, states, and counties around the country. Millions in funding for housing projects approved by Albuquerque city councilIt comes from drug manufacturers and distributors, settling lawsuits for their role
  
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• 2025 Run For the Zoo in the books

  05-05-2025 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Run For the Zoo, the ABQ BioPark's biggest fundraiser, saw thousands of racers showing their support for the beloved organization. The race coincides with another famous holiday, "May the Fourth Be With You."Sunday's run had a Star Wars theme with races donning a "galaxy" twist, such as the Half-Solo Marathon or the "parsec walk." But beyond the Star Wars fun, organizers say Run For the Zoo is a massive undertaking. ABQ BioPark mourns loss of popular gibbon"
  
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• Rio Grande Valley Celtic Fest returns for 37th year

  04-05-2025 23:25 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The bagpipes have been hollering all weekend, in celebration of Celtic heritage, the Rio Grande Valley Celtic was in full swing, for the 37th annual event. It's a festival that is more nuanced than a simple celebration of the Scots. City of Albuquerque doles out First Guaranteed Income payments to families"This is a celebration of the Celtic culture, as we have transmuted it to the United States. So you won't find these types of festivals in Scotland. They'r
  
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• Top tips for investing in a mutual fund

  04-05-2025 22:45 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Time is money, and money is investable.One investment strategy is to purchase a mutual fund.What is a mutual fund?A mutual fund is an investment strategy in which you pool your money with that of other investors to buy stocks, bonds, and other securities, according to Fidelity Investments.Investors who purchase a mutual fund own part of the fund’s assets. If you sell a security the mutual fund invests in at a higher price than what you originally paid, you make a
  
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• Body of man reported missing after Hurricane Helene flooding recovered

  04-05-2025 22:37 via krqe.com
  
  JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The remains of a man reported missing after Hurricane Helene in September have been found in Tennessee, authorities confirmed.Human remains were found along the Nolichucky River in rural Washington County, about 90 miles east of Knoxville, on Thursday.
  On Saturday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the remains are those of Steven Cloyd.“Crews clearing debris located the remains, and our Investigators worked with the medical examiner to
  
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• 2 people, a dog dead after small plane crashes in Los Angeles-area neighborhood

  04-05-2025 22:34 via krqe.com
  
  SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KTLA) — Two people and a dog are dead after the small plane they were flying in crashed in a Los Angeles-area neighborhood on Saturday.At around 1:51 p.m., about 40 firefighters responded to calls that a plane had crashed into two homes with smoke showing in the Wood Ranch community of Simi Valley, officials confirmed.The Simi Valley Police Department issued an alert at 2:40 p.m., telling the public that a plane crash near High Meadow Street had closed the road, warnin
  
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• 'A miracle': Cat survives fall in Utah national park that killed two hikers

  04-05-2025 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  KANAB, Utah (KTVX) — A senior cat is now recovering after surviving a nearly 400-foot fall in Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park that killed two hikers.According to Best Friends Animal Society, the cat was with two Florida tourists at the park who reportedly fell after climbing over a railing at Inspiration Point on April 29. The two people, identified as Matthew Nannen and Bailee Crane, died at the scene. PREVIOUSLY: Identities released of 2 people who fell off cliff, died in Bryce CanyonN
  
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• 32 injured in Missouri shuttle bus crash: Authorities

  04-05-2025 22:25 via krqe.com
  
  HERMANN, Mo. (KTVI) — Thirty-two people were hurt when a trolley carrying dozens crashed Saturday morning near Hermann, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.The Hermann Volunteer Fire Department reports the bus was carrying at least 41 people. A Highway Patrol crash report states that at least 32 people suffered injuries, ranging in severity from minor to serious. The victims reportedly ranged in age from 27 to 68 years old.The crash occurred around 10:45 a.m. Saturday
  
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• Father charged in deputy's death, a day after son was killed by Cincinnati police

  04-05-2025 22:16 via krqe.com
  
  (AP) — A man who struck and killed a county deputy with his car Friday is the father of a teen who was shot and killed by a Cincinnati police officer a day earlier as officers were responding to a call about a stolen car, police said. Authorities said the crash appeared to be intentional.The driver of the car, 38-year-old Rodney Hinton Jr., was charged with aggravated murder in the deputy’s death, police said.Hinton appeared in court Saturday, with a wall of deputies standing at the
  
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• $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims approved: How to make a claim

  04-05-2025 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — If Siri has ever been activated on your Apple device without your consent, you may be eligible to receive part of a $95 million settlement reached in a class action lawsuit.A preliminary settlement submitted late last year was recently approved, paving the way for settlement members to make payment claims.
  Here's what to know about the lawsuit and qualifying for a payment.What is the lawsuit about?The lawsuit, filed in 2019, claimed Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri, could
  
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• Gambling on the next pope is an older tradition than you might think

  04-05-2025 21:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) -- Though online gambling is taking over the sports world, some sites allow you to bet on things other than sports. Shortly after it was announced that Pope Francis had died, online gambling websites posted the betting favorites to replace him.According to Oddschecker.com, Italian Pietro Paroling sits at the top with +320 odds, as of Wednesday afternoon, followed by Filipino Luis Antonio Tagle at +400.Placing a wager on who the next pope will be is not part of a new trend. In fact, som
  
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• US, state flags to fly at half staff through Sunday: Here's why

  04-05-2025 21:24 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Flags across the U.S. are flying at half-staff on Sunday to honor some of the bravest Americans who risked their own lives to protect their neighbors.
  It's part of the annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, which is accompanied by an event held in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to commemorate the lives of volunteer and professional firefighters who have died in the line of duty over the past year and beyond. The history behind those extravagant Kentucky Derby hats"Acr
  
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• Does high cholesterol cause heart disease?

  04-05-2025 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — One person dies every 33 seconds from heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One of the leading risk factors for heart disease is high cholesterol.Cholesterol is a type of fat with necessary functions, but too much in the blood is harmful. High cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup called atherosclerosis, according to the Cleveland Clinic.This can later lead to different types of heart disease: Coronary artery disease, which blocks blood
  
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• A 'secret' Netflix hack can help you find something you actually want to watch

  04-05-2025 21:09 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Some people love a good action flick, while others go crazy for horror. But what about folks who prefer more niche genres, like coming-of-age romantic comedies that take place in picturesque Italian villages over the course of a single summer?Those viewers might be a little harder to please — unless, of course, they’re aware of Netflix’s “secret” category codes.What are Netflix’s ‘secret’ codes?Netflix’s “secret catego
  
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• US destinations report tourism drops. Will it lead to cheap summer travel?

  04-05-2025 20:57 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – As economic anxiety and international tensions mount, some of the country's biggest hotspots are worried visitors won't turn up this year. But their loss could be your gain, travel analysts say, if demand drops so low that deals start to pop up.Where is tourism declining?A Las Vegas tourism report released this week showed showed visitation and hotel occupancy were down year-over-year. California's tourism board reported steep drop-offs starting in February and March.
  As a resu
  
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• ‘SNL’ parodies Trump signing executive orders: ‘Recession will now be called recess’ 

  04-05-2025 20:43 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — “Saturday Night Live” parodied President Donald Trump signing a flurry of executive orders, with one officially shortening the name of a recession to “now be called recess.” Saturday's cold open began with James Austin Johnson, playing Trump, highlighting his first 100 days back in office. “Well, it’s been 100 years since I became president,” Johnson said as Trump. “Excuse me, days. Wow, feels longer.”  Democ
  
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• PHOTOS: Walmart opens first 'Store of the Future' in Texas

  04-05-2025 20:31 via krqe.com
  
  CYPRESS, Texas (KNWA/KFTA) — Fresh off announcing renovations of more than 650 stores across the country in the coming years, Walmart has opened its first "Store of the Future" in Texas.Walmart said in a recent news release that its new location in Cypress, Texas, is the company’s first ground-up Supercenter to open in four years.The company shared several photos from inside the new store, which you can view in the gallery below.(Courtesy: Walmart)(Courtesy: Walmart)(Courtesy: Walmar
  
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• A new era for student loans begins with garnished wages on the table

  04-05-2025 20:27 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Starting Monday, student loan borrowers who find themselves in default will face government-backed involuntary collections, signaling a brand new landscape after years of pauses, delays, and Biden-era relief efforts.   Garnished tax returns, Social Security payments and even wages will all be fair game on May 5 after a five-year pause on severe financial consequences that began during the economic upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Trump administr
  
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• REAL ID enforcement starts this week: 5 things to know

  04-05-2025 20:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — After several delays, the REAL ID enforcement deadline is here. Starting Wednesday, you'll need a compliant identification card to board a domestic flight and enter certain federal facilities.
  Enforcement of the ID requirement, which stems back to legislation passed following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, officially begins on Wednesday, May 7.Here are five things to know before the REAL ID deadline takes effect.Do I have a REAL ID?Before you schedule a trip to your DMV, check you
  
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• A man posing as a cop pulls over an undercover deputy; New Mexico Crime Files

  04-05-2025 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This week on New Mexico Crime Files, a stolen Cadillac leads police on a high-speed chase with John Trujillo ending up in the bed of a stolen truck.
  KRQE News anchors, Dean Staley and Jessica Garate, also discuss Orlando Jaramillo, who was caught impersonating a police officer.The duo also provided an update to the Vivian Condarco case where she dragged a deputy and took police on a high speed chase.
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• More showers and storms move into New Mexico

  04-05-2025 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms moved in across western and central New Mexico this afternoon and evening. These storms will continue into the overnight hours, with a few lingering into Sunday morning.Forecast Continues Below
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