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• Diego Pavia's belief in himself has served him well

  09-10-2024 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When Vanderbilt defeated then-number one Alabama last week, it probably exceeded the expectations of many. For quarterback Diego Pavia, the victory was expected. "Me being completely honest, we expected it," said Pavia. "Like one of our players said, a lot of people are going to be surprised of the outcome. He said that on Wednesday. It happened on Saturday, but its just self belief, belief within the team. You know, we got all the players we need to go
  
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• New federal court program in NM supports inmates after incarceration, celebrates first graduation

  09-10-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a major milestone for a group of New Mexicans who never thought they'd get a second chance. "Congratulations to our graduates," said Chief United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico William Johnson to a full federal courtroom.
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• Another box effect likely for Day 5 of Balloon Fiesta

  09-10-2024 06:28 via krqe.com
  
  Unusually warm weather for early October continues across New Mexico through the weekend. Calm conditions should also continue for Balloon Fiesta.It was another picture-perfect morning for Day 4 of Balloon Fiesta with the Albuquerque Box even showing up. The weather has remained mostly quiet into this afternoon, with a few spotty showers trying to develop across the higher elevations and mountain ranges. However, with the very dry air in place, most if not all of this rain is evaporating before
  
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• UNM confirms it will play volleyball game against San Jose State next week

  09-10-2024 06:15 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – On Tuesday night, the University of New Mexico said it will play an upcoming volleyball game next week against San Jose State. The San Jose State women's volleyball team last week had its fourth game canceled by opponents for reasons that have not been specified.
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• NM Secretary of State's Office holds campaign to combat A.I. election misinformation

  09-10-2024 06:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Tuesday marked a major day in the election season with in-person early voting starting and mail-in ballots being sent out. But with four weeks left until election day, the state's top election official wants to warn the public about misinformation that might be spread using artificial intelligence.“We don't need AI to put false information out there but we do need to all be vigilant for it,” Communications Director Alex Curtas, New Mexico Secretary
  
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• VIDEO: Carlsbad woman leads police to child's remains

  09-10-2024 06:09 via krqe.com
  
  CARLSBAD, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a shocking case out of southeast New Mexico. Last month, law enforcement was led to infant remains buried off Queens Highway in Eddy County. The mother of the baby confessed to accidentally smothering and then burying the child. No charges have been filed so KRQE News 13 is not naming anyone involved.Story continues below
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• Police investigating potential hazing incident involving Santa Fe High School football team

  09-10-2024 04:39 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe police are investigating a possible hazing incident involving the student-athletes on the Santa Fe High School football team. Santa Fe Public Schools posted this statement to social media:
  Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) received a report on October 8, 2024, and worked collaboratively with the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) to investigate an alleged hazing incident involving student-athletes on the Santa Fe High School football team.We take this situ
  
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• Albuquerque man with long criminal history charged with burglary

  09-10-2024 03:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man with a long history of burglary, driving stolen cars, and other crimes was put back behind bars last week and the latest burglary victim said this time, he hopes he stays there. A criminal complaint stated that Marty Havens stole thousands of dollars worth of items from a northeast Albuquerque apartment last month.Story continues below
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• Bernalillo County gets millions in funding for department improvements

  09-10-2024 02:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County is getting millions in funding for much needed upgrades benefiting the sheriff's and fire departments. On Tuesday they announced the money would buy new technology and redesign the county's emergency services headquarters. Story continues below
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• RC balloons greet passengers at the Sunport for Balloon Fiesta

  09-10-2024 02:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tens of thousands of visitors are coming into Albuquerque to see hot air balloons ascend from Balloon Fiesta Park but hundreds of people heading through the Albuquerque International Sunport are getting a special chance to see a balloon inside the building. Story continues below
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• Southbound lanes of 2nd Street in the North Valley closed due to crash

  09-10-2024 01:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said all southbound lanes of 2nd St. are closed at Los Ranchos Rd., due to a crash. Details are limited but they said it involved a pedestrian.
  
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• Albuquerque police investigate fatal crash on 2nd Street in the North Valley

  09-10-2024 01:06 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said all southbound lanes of 2nd St. are closed at Los Ranchos Rd., due to a crash. Details are limited but they said it involved a male pedestrian who died.
  
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• Stretch of warm October weather continues

  09-10-2024 00:55 via krqe.com
  
  Unusually warm weather for early October continues across New Mexico through the weekend. Calm conditions should also continue for Balloon Fiesta.
  It was another picture-perfect morning for Day 4 of Balloon Fiesta with the Albuquerque Box even showing up. The weather has remained mostly quiet into this afternoon, with a few spotty showers trying to develop across the higher elevations and mountain ranges. However, with the very dry air in place, most if not all of this rain is evaporating before
  
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• Ventana Ranch Elementary School celebrates blue ribbon award

  09-10-2024 00:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Ventana Ranch Elementary School hosted a celebration on Tuesday afternoon after the U.S. Department of Education named it a National Blue Ribbon School. Parent raising concerns about ‘lock box’ cell phone policy at APS middle schoolThe designation goes to schools with high academic performance and has narrowed the gap between various student groups on campus. "Ventana Ranch has that something special, and our teachers are devoted, dedicated,
  
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• Plane evacuating people from Hurricane Milton crashes after takeoff

  09-10-2024 00:36 via krqe.com
  
  Video above: WFLA's JB Biunno and Meteorologist Eric Stone answer questions ahead of Hurricane Milton.ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A plane carrying passengers evacuating from Hurricane Milton crashed near the southeast corner of the St. Pete Pier Tuesday morning, according to police.Officers in St. Petersburg, Florida, said the small private plane crashed around 10:52 a.m. due to engine failure immediately after takeoff from the Albert Whitted Airport.After crashing, the plane became full
  
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• Over 129K newer Ram trucks recalled over faulty turn signals

  09-10-2024 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — More than 129,000 Ram trucks are being recalled due to faulty turn signals, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall is limited to certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 models, NHTSA says.
  "The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly," the agency explains. To fix the problem, affected Ram owners can have the steering column control module replaced for free at a dealer.Story continues below
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• Why do people fill their bathtubs with water before a hurricane?

  09-10-2024 00:34 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — If you live or have lived in a hurricane-prone area, filling your bathtub with water before a storm may just be second nature. For those outside the paths of last month's Hurricane Helene and this week's Hurricane Milton, the preparation step has left some scratching their heads.
  Filling a bathtub with water is listed in advice in nearly every hurricane preparedness guide, from the guide produced by Nexstar's WFLA to FEMA's hurricane prep sheet.So what's the purpose of a full b
  
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• Dodgers pitcher reportedly robbed while at California racetrack

  09-10-2024 00:33 via krqe.com
  
  ARCADIA, Calif. (KTLA) — Walker Buehler, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher set to take the mound in Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series on Tuesday, was reportedly the victim of a grand theft spree last month.In a news release issued Tuesday morning, police in Arcadia, California, confirmed three separate grand theft incidents happened on Sept. 28 at the horse racing track in Santa Anita Park."In one incident, a victim was walking among a large crowd of patrons … while walk
  
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• West Virginia woman met her husband after getting donor lungs from his late sister

  09-10-2024 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  Video credit: Cleveland Clinic via StoryfulCLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A woman from West Virginia got a new chance at life and found the love of her life thanks to organ donation.Jennifer Ellis, of Fayetteville, was placed on a lung transplant waiting list in 2018 after symptoms from her genetic conditions situs inversus and primary ciliary dyskinesia worsened and she was hospitalized for 10 months.
  According to the Cleveland Clinic, where then-named Jennifer Skaggs was treated, she fi
  
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• California 'Dreamer' to attend DACA hearing that could determine program's fate

  09-10-2024 00:32 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Irving Hernandez became part of the DACA program as he was about to enroll at San Diego State University where he would receive a degree in aerospace engineering in 2017.He arrived in California as a six-year-old who was brought to the U.S. by his undocumented parents.Story continues below
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• Bernalillo County gets $15 million for new transportation hub on the West Mesa

  09-10-2024 00:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – You might not realize just how many of the goods crossing the country come through Albuquerque along I-40: "This is one of the largest arteries for the U.S. to be able to ship goods from the west coast to the east coast and one of the most important shipping routes as well," said Marcos Gonzales, executive development officer for Bernalillo County.
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• Two hikers rescued from La Luz trail

  08-10-2024 23:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two hikers were rescued from the La Luz trail in the Sandia Mountains Monday night.Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Bernalillo County Fire Rescue, and New Mexico Search and Rescue responded to the mountain rescue call. The hikers were reported to be suffering from the effects of the altitude on the descent.Story continues below
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• Eastern New Mexico University offering 24/7 mental health care for students

  08-10-2024 22:48 via krqe.com
  
  PORTALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Eastern New Mexico University is making sure its students have everything they need when it comes to their health. The university has partnered with Timely Care to offer 24/7 mental health support and medical care.Is Albuquerque a good or bad city to drive in?Students can access Timely Care through their phones and select from a wide range of options from licensed physicians and counselors in all 50 states. There is no cost. For more information on the pro
  
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• Poll: Who has the best burrito at the Balloon Fiesta?

  08-10-2024 22:17 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is now underway and will run until October 13, 2024. With gates opening at 4:30 a.m. each day, attendees are sure to be looking for a great breakfast spot. KRQE asked viewers via social media who has the best breakfast burrito at Balloon Fiesta.The overwhelming majority of answers belong to Blake's Lotaburger, with almost 60% of viewers polled listing the Albuquerque-based chain as their favorite place
  
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• Is Albuquerque a good or bad city to drive in?

  08-10-2024 21:22 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Driving has become an everyday part of life for most people. From commuting to work, school or running errands, 87% of daily trips take place in personal Vehicles, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. WalletHub recently released its list of Best and Worst Cities to Drive in. Santa Fe woman organizes free skateboard giveaways for Navajo kids in New Mexico, ArizonaWalletHub compared the 100 largest cities in the country across 30 key metrics.
  
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• Albuquerque man sentenced for 'violent crime spree' in 2021

  08-10-2024 21:20 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man was sentenced to 200 months in prison, the equivalent of about 16 and a half years, for a "violent crime spree" in New Mexico that included armed robberies, assaults, carjacking, and the shooting of a person in 2021, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.According to court documents, Atkinson robbed an Albuquerque Dollar General store using a gun in November of 2021. In December, he then shoplifted clothes and pocketknives from a gas station an
  
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• Airline apologizes after playing explicit movie on every screen

  08-10-2024 20:49 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Australia's Qantas Airways is apologizing after showing a movie that contains scenes of nudity, graphic language and sexting to the passengers aboard a recent flight from Sydney to Haneda, Japan.Because of technical issues, passengers weren't able to choose their own entertainment, Qantas told The Associated Press, so the crew decided to select a movie to play on every screen "based on the request from a number of passengers.""Daddio," the movie ultimately selected to play duri
  
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• What happens at Disney World during a hurricane?

  08-10-2024 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm as of Tuesday afternoon, is barreling toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. Current forecasting has it tracking through the Tampa Bay area as a Category 3 storm before weakening to a Category 2 storm as it moves inland.Among the various communities and venues that could be in Milton’s path is Walt Disney World. The “happiest place on Earth” is no stranger to storms. In 2022, Disney World closed temporarily amid Hurricane
  
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• Is it safe to be outside in Hurricane Milton's eye? Here's what experts say

  08-10-2024 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, some may be curious to experience what the eye of a hurricane is like.The eyes of hurricanes usually provide a period of calm amid life-threatening winds and rain conditions, which sometimes tricks people into thinking the storm has passed. However, this does not mean you are safe if you step into the eye. LIVE WOBBLE TRACKER: Map shows real-time changes in Hurricane Milton’s path"First of all, you don't know, when you walk
  
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• Temperatures stay warm as spotty showers return

  08-10-2024 20:47 via krqe.com
  
  Warm temperatures continue across New Mexico. Spotty showers are expected in the higher elevations over the next few days.
  A high pressure system to the southwest of New Mexico continues to grow in strength today. This high is keeping temperatures across the state warm today and tomorrow. By Thursday, this high pressure will move directly over New Mexico. Leading to the hottest temperatures of the week on Friday.
  Spotty shower have the chance to occur across the higher elevations of New Mexico f
  
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