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• Heat sticks around into October

  29-09-2024 14:29 via krqe.com
  
  Heat continues today as Gallup and Farmington are expected to reach record highs once again. Mostly dry conditions will be present with a chance of a pop up shower across northern and western parts of the state.
  Another round of record heat is expected Monday afternoon, central and western parts of New Mexico are especially going to feel it. Highs will climb back into the 90s Monday afternoon in the Metro. Another cold front moves in by early Tuesday morning, which will cool off highs just sligh
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being struck 3 times, APD says

  29-09-2024 17:45 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has reported an incident that killed a pedestrian. It happened Saturday night.APD's Fatal Crash Team was called to San Pedro Drive NE and San Antonio Drive NE for a crash. They stated three vehicles were involved, but one fled the scene. Death prevents New Mexico murder trial from taking place, court docs showAuthorities believe the unknown vehicle was heading east on San Pedro when it struck the pedestrian, who was on
  
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• How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South

  29-09-2024 17:33 via krqe.com
  
  Hurricane Helene killed and destroyed far and wide — from Tampa to Atlanta to Asheville, North Carolina, its high winds, heavy rains and sheer size created a perfect mix for devastation.The storm made landfall late Thursday along a largely undeveloped expanse of pine trees and salt marshes on Florida's Big Bend coast, but it immediately displayed its far-reaching power several hundred miles away. As of Sunday morning, at least 64 people were confirmed killed.Tampa Bay was inundated wi
  
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• 'Days of our Lives' star Drake Hogestyn dies

  29-09-2024 17:31 via krqe.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Drake Hogestyn, best known for his role in Days of our Lives, has passed away. He was 70 years old.His family released a statement to the "Days of Our Lives" social media accounts, sharing that he died following a battle with pancreatic cancer.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Drake Hogestyn,” the statement read. “He was thrown the curve ball of his life when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he faced the ch
  
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• Musk faces $1.9 million fine to end X ban in Brazil

  29-09-2024 17:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Brazil's Supreme Court said that the social platform X, owned by Elon Musk, owes a fine of 10 million reais, which is about $1.9 million, to end its ban in the country, building off a separate $3.3 million fine previously ordered by the court, Reuters reported on Friday.X has been banned in Brazil since late August after a judge ruled that the social platform did not comply with orders related to restricting hate speech and naming a local legal representati
  
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• 'Dirty soda': Regularly consuming the trendy drink is 'risky,' dietitian says

  29-09-2024 17:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Tempted to order your next soda a little “dirty”? There are a few things your nutritionist might want you to know first.“Dirty sodas” — essentially sodas mixed with syrups, juices, creamers or other flavorings — have bubbled into the national spotlight after having become popular among Utah consumers in the 2010s. Utah is also home to several chains that specialize in the drink, including Swig, Sodalicious and Fiiz — all of which have a
  
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• Supplies, emergency workers rush to North Carolina as Southeast digs out from Helene's deadly march

  29-09-2024 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper said Sunday that the death toll of 11 in North Carolina is expected to rise from Hurricane Helene as rescuers and other emergency workers reach areas currently isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding.“This is an unprecedented tragedy that requires an unprecedented response,” Cooper said at a press conference Sunday. He added that “we know there will be more” deaths and he asked residents to avoid
  
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• More than 60 dead after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast

  29-09-2024 17:21 via krqe.com
  
  PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue, as the cleanup began from a storm that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and knocked out power to millions of people.“I’ve never seen so many people homeless as what I have right now,” said Janalea England of Steinhatchee, Florida, a small river town along the state’s rural Big Bend, as
  
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• Despite recall, plant closure, Boar’s Head meats still available

  29-09-2024 17:18 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — The listeria-caused recall of Boar’s Head deli meats produced at a now-closed plant in Virginia involved more than seven million pounds of products distributed in 19 states. But it’s still easy to find its turkey, ham, beef charcuterie and other items on sale around the nation.While the plant in Jarratt, Virginia was identified as the source of the listeria outbreak that has led to about 60 hospitalizations and ten deaths, Boar’s Head operates eight ot
  
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• Tropical depression 'could form,' appears to resemble Helene's path: NHC

  29-09-2024 17:15 via krqe.com
  
  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A tropical depression is expected to form sometime this week in the western Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center.The area of low pressure resembles a similar path to Hurricane Helene, which charged rapidly through Florida and the southern region of the U.S., leaving at least 64 dead as of Saturday night.(WFLA)Over the next few days, gradual development of this potential disturbance is expected, and a tropical depression "could form" around the midd
  
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• High school football Saturday highlights – Week 6

  29-09-2024 06:42 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Week 6 New Mexico high school football wrapped with Saturday’s slate of games. Here is a look at some scores and highlights.In a class 5A district 1 clash, Highland and Valley each looked to pick up a second consecutive win for the first time this season. Overtime was needed to decide a winner, and the Hornets came out on top 26-20.New class 4A district 2 foes Manzano and Chaparral met at Wilson Stadium. Manzano took control early and showed its domina
  
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• Green Chile Fiesta showcases New Mexico's favorite veggie

  29-09-2024 06:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An annual fiesta sought to spice up the fall season and celebrate New Mexico's state vegetable.
  The Green Chile Fiesta hosted by the SouthWest Organizing Project brought green chile stew connoisseurs together to compete in a cook-off for the "best of" title. Corrales celebrates autumn with annual harvest festivalOrganizers said they had vegetable and meat competitors, and the community could vote for their favorite stew.Green Chile wasn't the only new Mexica
  
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• Local law enforcement group releases new pin design ahead of Balloon Fiesta

  29-09-2024 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Balloon Fiesta is only a week away, and there's a new pin for visitors to collect this year.The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office Motors Unit dropped their new pin, showing three balloons and a police motorcycle.To see the pin archive, click here.
  
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• Hundreds come out for Fiesta Fanatics cleanup event ahead of Balloon Fiesta

  29-09-2024 06:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque and community members are getting ready for the biggest party in town. On Saturday, hundreds got together in preparation.Some of the fiesta's biggest fans gathered at Balloon Fiesta Park ahead of the thousands that will visit next week.“I'm just so proud of everybody that's coming here from the parents to the kids to volunteer their time to help out on a Saturday when they could be doing any other thing. They could be playing vi
  
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• CABQ's Summer of Nonviolence initiative wraps up for the year

  29-09-2024 06:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque wrapped up its final event for the Summer of Nonviolence on Saturday. To send off the summer, families came together for the National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims.
  "These types of things are effective," said Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers.The idea was to host events throughout the summer in hopes of keeping children busy and off the streets.
  City leaders said it began as a response to historical increases in viol
  
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• UNM beats NMSU, earns first win of the season

  29-09-2024 05:57 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The latest edition of the Rio Grande Rivalry was not short of offense. In total, 90 points were scored and the Lobos and Aggies combined for 1,042 yards, as UNM toppled NMSU 50-40. The win for the Lobos is the first of the season and the first under head coach Bronco Mendenhall.For both teams, most of the damage was done on the ground. UNM ended the night with 370 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. NMSU tallied 285 yards and four touchdowns in the gro
  
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• Death prevents New Mexico murder trial from taking place, court docs show

  29-09-2024 05:32 via krqe.com
  
  SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The murder trial for an Aztec woman has been called off as court records showed she died during an emergency hospital visit.In 2022, Sierra Collins was accused of orchestrating the murder of William Johnson.investigators say surveillance video shows two men get out of an SUV outside of Johnson's home and immediately open fire before fleeing the area.The two men were identified as brothers Eli and Tyler Chaffin. Deputies alleged Collins was having a
  
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• Prickly Pear Festival returns for 6th annual event

  29-09-2024 04:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This weekend, an event highlighted the versatility of a native New Mexico plant.Coming back for the sixth year, the New Mexico Prickly Pear Festival was held at the Gutierrez Hubbell House, offering music, food, crafts, and more.On Saturday, local foodies gave demonstrations on cooking, and even offered a "how-to" on making prickly pear cocktails and mocktails, showing off all the ways the sweet cactus can be used. New Mexico prickly pear farmers say 2024 ha
  
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• 3 injured after crash at 2nd St, Mountain Rd

  29-09-2024 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A crash on 2nd Street is being investigated by the Albuquerque Police Department.According to Albuquerque Fire Rescue, the crash happened at the intersection of 2nd Street and Mountain Road in northwest Albuquerque.
  Officials said two cars were involved, and three people were injured. One was transported to the hospital, and another person had to be rescued from a vehicle.APD is investigating the cause of the crash.
  
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• Anti-transgender laws increase youth suicide attempts, study says

  29-09-2024 03:31 via krqe.com
  
  Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and need someone to talk to, please call 988, text HELLO to 741741, or visit the crisis hotline's website.AUSTIN (KXAN) — A "first-of-its kind" study, published Thursday in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, shows a link between anti-transgender laws and suicide attempts by 13-24 year-olds, according to suicide prevention nonprofit The Trevor Pro
  
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• Nearly one-third of Americans have some iron deficiency

  29-09-2024 03:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Twenty-nine percent of Americans don’t have enough iron in their bodies, or the iron isn’t doing what it’s supposed to in their bodies, according to a new study.The study of more than 8,000 adults conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that 14% have absolute iron deficiency, and 15% have functional iron deficiency.Absolute iron deficiency, also known as overt iron deficiency, refers to a severe reduction or complete absence of iron s
  
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• Meet and greet held for Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad actors at local store

  29-09-2024 02:19 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fans of two of Albuquerque's hit TV shows braved the heat as they waited in long lines to meet the actors who played "Tuco Salamanca" and "Attorney Howard Hamlin."The Breaking Bad Store located in Old Town hosted the meet and greet. During the event, Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad fans were able to walk away with signatures and photos from Patrick Fabian and Raymond Cruz. New Mexico DOJ pressures the state to crack down on illegal fencing on public w
  
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• Hot and dry weather continues across New Mexico

  29-09-2024 01:52 via krqe.com
  
  It was a hot day across the state once again with records being broken across parts of western New Mexico. A few showers continue to move through the northern mountains as well as across the Gila National Wilderness. Overnight, these showers will continue to dissipate with mostly clear skies and mild low temperatures.Another round of record heat is expected Monday afternoon, central and western parts of New Mexico are especially going to feel it. Highs will climb back into the 90s Monday afterno
  
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• Dental medicine training center coming to Albuquerque

  29-09-2024 01:21 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexicans interested in the dental industry will soon have easier access to training.Earlier this week, the New York-based Touro College of Dental Medicine broke ground on New Mexico's first undergraduate clinical training facility located on the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Campus. Corrales celebrates autumn with annual harvest festivalThe 70,000-square-foot facility will include both educational and clinical space and will house more than 100 un
  
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• Corrales celebrates autumn with annual harvest festival

  29-09-2024 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  CORRALES, N.M. (KRQE) – Fall is in the air in Corrales this weekend for their annual harvest festival, which started in 1985 to celebrate all the village has to offer.Hayrides were offered at the very first event, and over the years, that hasn't changed.Event-goers could take the rides to different vendors, farms, and restaurants throughout the village. Chimayo Chile becoming rarer as fewer farmers stick with tradition"This is kind of an open house for the whole Village of Corrales be
  
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• APD: Passenger in critical condition after vehicle crashes, rolls

  29-09-2024 00:24 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials are investigating an early morning crash in southwest Albuquerque that left one person seriously injured.Police alleged they responded to the area of Second Street South of Avenida Dolores Huerta around 3:30, where a Dodge Avenger was driving northbound when it hit a parked truck. New Mexico DOJ pressures the state to crack down on illegal fencing on public watersThe Avenger rolled over the parked vehicle until it came to a stop. The driver fled th
  
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• SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year

  29-09-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station on Saturday, sending up a downsized crew to bring them home but not until next year.The capsule rocketed into orbit to fetch the test pilots whose Boeing spacecraft returned to Earth empty earlier this month because of safety concerns. The switch in rides left it to NASA’s Nick Hague and Russia’s Alexander Gorbunov to retrieve But
  
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• Who will win? New Mexico mayors make bet on Rio Grande Rivalry

  28-09-2024 23:55 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Rio Grande Rivalry is on Saturday, and the mayors of the respective cities have their own personal pride on the line - thanks to a friendly bet.Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez said whoever is the mayor of the losing city will have to adorn the winning team by wearing their gear.“Mayor Enriquez better have his cherry and silver ready to go because this team is brimming with talent, it’s hardworking, and it’s led
  
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• High-speed train project chugs ahead as $3 billion in Nevada funding gets OK

  28-09-2024 23:12 via krqe.com
  
  LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The high-speed train between Las Vegas and Southern California took a big step forward this week when $3 billion in funding got an important signature.The Federal Railroad Administration signed off on the Brightline West agreement on Thursday, sending the money to the Nevada Department of Transportation. A spokesman said Friday that keeps Brightline on pace to begin construction in early 2025.Initial estimates indicate the high-speed train project will cost $12 billion.
  
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• Vance faces biggest moment of political career with debate

  28-09-2024 23:02 via krqe.com
  
  Ohio Sen. JD Vance (R) is headed into the biggest test of his political career so far with next week’s vice-presidential debate against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D). The first-term senator, looked at as a possible standard-bearer for the future of the MAGA movement, heads to the debate stage amid poor favorability numbers and ongoing scrutiny over his controversial statements and stances. The stakes are high for both rival running mates, who will
  
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