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• Case of mistaken identity ends with Albuquerque man's arrest

  06-07-2024 05:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police tried pulling over a man riding a bike they thought was wanted, but it was the wrong man. That man did however get in trouble for how he reacted.An officer saw Xavier Benitez near Central and Atrisco in January and asked him to stop. Even though Benitez was not the man police were looking for, he fled from the officer, according to court documents. "Hey sir, just pull over, alright? You're going to get hurt. I'm going to use force to stop
  
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• PHOTOS: Mass Ascension on the first day of 2024 Balloon Fiesta

  05-10-2024 18:56 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After an initial yellow flag and a slight delay, the green flag was raised on Saturday morning for balloons to take flight. The start of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was unusually warm. Balloon Fiesta 2024: What you need to knowOn the first day of Balloon Fiesta, colorful balloons filled the sky in a mass ascension following the drone show and Chile Flight. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta will run until October 13, 2024.Pilo
  
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• Bands drop out of Orlando music festival after Kyle Rittenhouse booked as guest

  05-10-2024 18:50 via krqe.com
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (WGN-TV) — An upcoming heavy metal festival set to take place in Florida this month is undergoing some major lineup changes after several bands that were set to perform at the event dropped out after learning that Kyle Rittenhouse had been invited to participate.Shell Shock organizers describe the festival as a concert charity event that seeks to raise funds for a charity that "supports first responders struggling with injuries to include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (
  
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• Many loathe public speakerphone calls, so why do people do it?

  05-10-2024 18:45 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Few things are as universally reviled as a loud phone conversation infringing on your personal space. (Mosquitoes and taxes aside.) Doing it on loudspeaker is even more incendiary.To me, having a phone conversation on speakerphone in public is puzzling. Doesn't it make it harder to hear for everyone involved? Yet in the past month I've seen this behavior play out in a crowded airport terminal, the lobby of a boutique fitness studio and the grocery store pasta aisle. (Nowhere is
  
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• Does a cumulus cloud really weigh a million pounds?

  05-10-2024 18:31 via krqe.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Just because something floats doesn't mean it is weightless. A great example is when oil is poured onto water. The oil will float on top of the water, but that doesn't mean it has no weight.Clouds are made of water and air, both of which have weight. Air currents and physical properties help keep clouds suspended in the air. Water vapor particles are incredibly small, helping with the suspension. Air molecules fill the atmosphere, and each has a mass. In fact,
  
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• October was once the 8th month of the year

  05-10-2024 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  Related video: What to know about fall colors and the timing of changing leaves(WKBN) – Many know that the prefix oct- means eight, as in octopus or octagon. So why does October, the 10th month of the year, have this prefix?It dates back to the ancient Roman calendar, known as the Republican calendar or the Calendar of Romulus. Under this system, the lunar calendar named only 10 months, excluding the winter season.The months were named after gods, goddesses and other Latin terms and number
  
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• These cities have the worst drivers in the U.S., study says

  05-10-2024 17:44 via krqe.com
  
  Related video: Breaking down 5 common traffic and driving myths.(NEXSTAR) – A Tennessee city has once again been given the dubious title of home to the worst drivers in the United States.A new Consumer Affairs study found the City of Memphis – for the second straight year and by a wide margin – to have the most dangerous drivers.The research team assigned cities a "crash score" based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) latest data (2022), including the num
  
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• What happens to items surrendered to TSA?

  05-10-2024 16:02 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it does not confiscate items. According to the agency, if someone shows up with a prohibited item, they are given a choice on what to do with it.A passenger can return the item to their vehicle, hand it off to a non-traveling companion, place it in a checked bag or mail it to their desired location.The other option is to voluntarily surrender it to TSA.The agency said that liquids, gels and aerosols are thrown in
  
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• Yellow flag at Balloon Fiesta Pilot Briefing - Day 1

  05-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, October 5, marks the launch of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The flag is yellow to start off the day, meaning fiesta-goers and pilots are still waiting to hear whether or not balloons will take to the sky in a mass ascension Saturday morning.A Balloon Fiesta post reads, "As the weather team officials assess the winds this morning, opening ceremonies are delayed until 7:15. Stand by for more details." Balloon Fiesta 2024: What y
  
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• Sky News 13 live: Green flag raised on Balloon Fiesta Day 1

  05-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, October 5, marks the launch of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. After winds caused the yellow flag to be raised and delayed the start of fiesta, a green flag was sent up just after 7:30 a.m., signaling that balloons can lift off in the mass ascension Saturday morning. Balloon Fiesta 2024: What you need to knowAt 6 a.m. each morning through the nine days of events, pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower to discuss the weather an
  
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• Green flag raised on Balloon Fiesta Day 1

  05-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Saturday, October 5, marks the launch of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. After winds caused the yellow flag to be raised and delayed the start of fiesta, a green flag was sent up just after 7:30 a.m., signaling that balloons can lift off in the mass ascension Saturday morning. Balloon Fiesta 2024: What you need to knowAt 6 a.m. each morning through the nine days of events, pilots gather at the Pilot Briefing Tower to discuss the weather an
  
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• An in-depth look at competitive hot air ballooning

  05-10-2024 14:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Competitive ballooning is all about three things: speed, precision, and planning.What exactly are pilots being judged on during a competition? 
  Well, every competition is different, and that has a lot to do with the event coordinator, who sets tasks for the pilots to complete. 
  Let’s run through what a normal competition day looks like:First, about an hour before dawn, all the teams and organizers meet up during a pilot’s briefing. 
  
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• Perfect start to Balloon Fiesta

  05-10-2024 13:20 via krqe.com
  Winds are looking light with mild temperatures are in place for the first Mass Ascensions of this year’s Balloon Fiesta. Warm and mostly quiet weather continues into next week.Light winds this morning, out of the south-southeast, which will push the balloon northward. Then higher off the ground, the wind switches to the west, which will push balloons that fly higher towards the Sandias this morning. Temperatures have only cooled off into the mid and upper 50s. This afternoon looks quiet as
  
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• Beautiful start to Balloon Fiesta

  05-10-2024 13:20 via krqe.com
  
  Winds are looking light with mild temperatures are in place for the first Mass Ascensions of this year’s Balloon Fiesta. Warm and mostly quiet weather continues into next week.Light winds this morning, out of the south-southeast, which will push the balloon northward. Then higher off the ground, the wind switches to the west, which will push balloons that fly higher towards the Sandias this morning. Temperatures have only cooled off into the mid and upper 50s. This afternoon looks quiet as
  
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• Friday Night Football 2024 - Week 7

  05-10-2024 07:45 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The second half of the regular season is now under way. Here is a look at scores and highlights from week 7 of Friday Night Football.Eldorado: 7 — La Cueva: 56Farmington: 0 — Cleveland: 50Cibola: 0 — Rio Rancho: 28Game of the Week
  The week seven game of the week featured a matchup a two one-loss teams. Los Lunas hosted Albuquerque High looking to gain ground in district 2, and the Tigers came out on top 28-7.Atrisco Heritage: 16 — West Mesa:
  
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• Visit ABQ and Balloon Museum team up to bring virtual balloon rides to fiesta

  05-10-2024 07:04 via krqe.com
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  There's a new experience at Balloon Fiesta this year that will let you be part of Dawn Patrol and even do a splash and dash without ever leaving the ground. "It actually kind of felt like you were on it but also, like, not on it. You also felt like you could fall but you also felt like you couldn't fall," said 8-year-old Felicity.Story continues below
  Balloon Fiesta: A sign of the times: Balloon Fiesta mixes tradition with high-tech dronesNews: New Mex
  
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• Man behind Rainbow Ryders remembered by long-time friend

  05-10-2024 07:02 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Scott Appleman was a local man who spent a lifetime building Rainbow Ryders into the biggest and most successful balloon ride company in the country, maybe even the world.Scott Appelman's death, at just 66, shocked everyone who knew him, including his friend and fellow balloonist, Troy Bradley. Museum offering VR balloon rides during Balloon FiestaIf you have ever lost a close friend, you know how balloonist Troy Bradley is feeling these days."He was so driv
  
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• Built Tough Team 2024 – Week 7

  05-10-2024 06:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Four schools go head-to-head in a match-up to determine who was the toughest on the field that week. The winning school will be featured on New Mexico Friday Night Football and named a New Mexico Ford Dealers Built Tough Team. Spread the word – whoever gets the most votes gets bragging rights on being the Built Tough Team for the week! You have a chance to vote hourly each week, beginning Friday at 11 p.m. during the New Mexico F
  
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• Warm, quiet weather continues into Balloon Fiesta

  05-10-2024 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  Winds look light and temperatures will be mild for the first Mass Ascensions of this year's Balloon Fiesta. Warm and mostly quiet weather continues into next week.A cold front moved across New Mexico yesterday through this morning, but only cooled down temperatures a couple degrees cooler in the Albuquerque Metro this afternoon. The biggest drop in temperatures today was in the eastern part of the state, with temperatures 3° to 10° cooler compared to Thursday.Balloon Fiesta Forecast:
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• Preliminary data shows drug overdose deaths down in New Mexico

  05-10-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Research shows that the fentanyl crisis has been getting worse every year in the U.S. but preliminary data for the most recent report is promising. That new study shows overdose death rates in New Mexico and across the nation are dropping.Story continues below
  Balloon Fiesta: A sign of the times: Balloon Fiesta mixes tradition with high-tech dronesNews: New Mexico pays $1.5 million to former officer’s rape victimEvents: What’s happening around
  
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• Preliminary data shows drug overdose deaths are down in New Mexico

  05-10-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Research shows that the fentanyl crisis has been getting worse every year in the U.S. but preliminary data for the most recent report is promising. That new study shows overdose death rates in New Mexico and across the nation are dropping.Story continues below
  Balloon Fiesta: A sign of the times: Balloon Fiesta mixes tradition with high-tech dronesNews: New Mexico pays $1.5 million to former officer’s rape victimEvents: What’s happening around
  
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• Arizona man found guilty in fraud trial

  05-10-2024 03:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – John Lopez, 73, accused in a fraud scheme was convicted in federal court on Friday. According to investigators, Lopez claimed that he had developed an algorithm and promised annual returns of 10%-19% from stocks and bonds.New Mexico Attorney General seeks changes to protect crime victims from revictimizationLopez was given roughly $19.4 million from clients and used $13.3 million of that to buy precious metals and then used another $6.1 million which he claimed was
  
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• New Mexico Attorney General seeks changes to protect crime victims from revictimization

  05-10-2024 02:56 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico's top prosecutor said crime victims are facing too much trauma leading up to trials. Now, Attorney General Raúl Torrez said it's time for lawmakers to make changes to help protect victims from being victimized.
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  Balloon Fiesta: A sign of the times: Balloon Fiesta mixes tradition with high-tech dronesNews: New Mexico pays $1.5 million to former officer’s rape victimEvents: What’s happening around New Mexic
  
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• Animal Welfare Dept. comments after suspicious death prompts removal of 19 dogs

  05-10-2024 02:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Over a month after a dog attack in Albuquerque left a woman with life-threatening injuries, the city has seized those dogs and arrested their owner as police now investigate a death at the home.“They should not have been in that yard; they should not have been in that lady's custody,” said Celestina Richards in response to the arrest of Christina Thompson on Thursday. She is now facing hundreds of animal abuse charges.This comes a month afte
  
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• Drew Gillespie headlines Party Animals return to Albuquerque

  05-10-2024 02:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – "Banana Ball" is coming back to Isotopes Park for a second consecutive year.
  The Party Animals, who played two games in Albuquerque against the Savannah Bananas in 2024, will be back in Duke City May 24-25, 2025. The two games will launch the 2025 world tour for The Party Animals, as they will welcome a new team to Banana Ball, the Texas Tailgaters.The Party Animals top returning pitcher from 2024, Drew Gillespie, is an Albuquerque native who played for Sand
  
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• New judge could give Diddy another attempt to win bail

  05-10-2024 01:42 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — After two judges denied Sean “Diddy” Combs bail, the rapper may have a third opportunity to argue he be freed as he deals with a long list of sex trafficking, racketeering and other charges.A new judge, U.S. District Court Judge Arun Subramanian, is now in charge of the case against Combs. Court documents show that he was assigned the case Thursday. Trump posts, then deletes, fake image of Kamala Harris with DiddyWhile his legal team hasn’t commented,
  
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• Volcano Vista basketball star announces college decision

  05-10-2024 01:38 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The back-to-back Gatorade New Mexico boys basketball player of the year has made his college decision. Volcano Vista senior Kenyon Aguino revealed that he is taking his talents to the University of Montana."It was definitely a tough decision," said Aguino. "We came down here the other night and sat for three hours just talking about it and finally came to the conclusion that who I was most comfortable with. The coaching staff is great. You know, they were co
  
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• Food court, retail shop will give old Route 66 motel new life

  05-10-2024 01:34 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A West Central motel is the latest of Albuquerque's iconic Route 66 motor courts to get a makeover.  "We're super excited," said property owner Karina Chavez. Another old Route 66 motel is getting a new life. La Hacienda Motel on Central near Coors will no longer be checking in guests for overnight stays. Instead, it will be serving those looking to grab a bite or a drink, get a haircut, and more.   ABQ BioPark provides update o
  
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• Albuquerque school employee carves unique signs for classrooms

  05-10-2024 01:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An elementary school employee is going above and beyond his job duties and showing off his creative side. Jacob Flores has been the head custodian at Mission Avenue Elementary School for almost eight years. He said he first came up with the idea to make wooden signs for the classrooms during a teacher conference when people needed directions. "It's meant a lot to me as far as, you know, the joy that it brought the kids and the teachers. They w
  
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• Perfect first weekend of weather for Balloon Fiesta

  05-10-2024 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  Winds look light and temperatures will be mild for the first Mass Ascensions of this year's Balloon Fiesta. Warm and mostly quiet weather continues into next week.
  It was a windy night and early morning in the Albuquerque Metro with wind gusts up to around 50 mph as a cold front pushed through the East Canyon. These winds have since calmed down with temperatures only a couple degrees cooler in the Metro. The biggest drop in temperatures has been in the eastern part of the state, with temperature
  
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