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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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• New Mexico Supreme Court rules local governments can't restrict abortion access

  10-01-2025 04:16 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) –  The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a major ruling on Thursday, striking down local laws restricting abortion access."Abortion access is safe and secure in New Mexico. It's enshrined in law by the recent ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Court," said Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General. He is the one who brought the request to step into the state's highest court.The court ruled local entities cannot restrict abortion access. It comes after Lea and
  
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• Interstate 40 eastbound closed in Tucumcari

  10-01-2025 03:10 via krqe.com
  
  TUCUMCARI, N.M. (KRQE) – Interstate 40 East is closed in Tucumcari Thursday night due to traffic backup caused by a crash near San Jon and the Texas state line.Story continues below
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  The New Mexico Department of Transportation said travel is discouraged on all alternate routes d
  
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• Belen Consolidated Schools addresses possible data breach

  10-01-2025 03:05 via krqe.com
  
  BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – Belen Consolidated Schools warned students, families, and staff about a possible data breach Thursday. Superintendent Lawrence Sanchez said the PowerSchool student information system, which works with schools across the country, was subject to an attack that may have possibly resulted in the theft of student and employee personal information. New Mexico Attorney General suing WNMU leaders after outgoing president gets $1.9M payoutPowerSchool became aware of unusua
  
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• Alec Baldwin suing Santa Fe DA, officials over handling of 'Rust' shooting case

  10-01-2025 02:34 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Actor Alec Baldwin filed a civil lawsuit against Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey, and other Santa Fe officials for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. New Mexico Attorney General suing WNMU leaders after outgoing president gets $1.9M payoutBaldwin filed the lawsuit Thursday. Other defendants named in the lawsuit include Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office investigators, the First Judicial
  
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• Navajo high school teacher brings knowledge of ocean to New Mexican desert

  10-01-2025 02:12 via krqe.com
  
  NAVAJO NATION (KRQE) –A Navajo high school teacher is bringing the ocean to the New Mexico desert.
  Kim Etsitty is a science teacher at a school north of Gallup and one of a just few a people chosen for a prestigious fellowship, studying the ocean floor. For months she's been sharing what she's learned with her students."I think one thing that we forget as educators is sharing the natural world as our first classroom too," said Kim Etsitty, a Navajo Pine High School science teacher.As
  
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• 'Crime-ridden' Albuquerque motel gets shutdown for dangerous living conditions, city says

  10-01-2025 01:55 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City leaders are sharing new details about why they shut down a second motel on the east side of Albuquerque this week. Albuquerque Code Enforcement and police shutdown Loma Verde Motel on Central Wednesday, saying complaints about dysfunctional plumbing and heating and dangerous living conditions forced their hand."With these problematic motels, this is what we're seeing. Inspections yesterday also found hazardous living conditions, leaking roofs, dama
  
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• New Mexico Attorney General suing WNMU leaders after outgoing president gets $1.9M payout

  10-01-2025 01:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Attorney General is taking aim at Western New Mexico University and sending the message that rewarding the former president's questionable behavior, will not be tolerated. On Thursday, New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announced he's calling for even more action from the courts to revert or prevent the president from spending the $2 million payout. "Egregious misconduct by the board of regents at Western New Mexico University a
  
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• I-25 north in Raton closed due to heavy snow

  10-01-2025 01:25 via krqe.com
  
  RATON, N.M. (KRQE) – Interstate 25 north in Raton is closed Thursday night due to severe weather conditions.Story continues below
  Weather: How long will the snow last in New Mexico?Community: Albuquerque Fire Rescue crews heading out to fight California wildfiresNational: Jimmy Carter honored with state funeral in DC before Georgia burial
  Snowfall and high winds are creating dangerous driving conditions near the Colorado-New Mexico stateline, according to the New Mexico Department of
  
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• Snow moves out of New Mexico tonight, but even colder air moves in

  10-01-2025 01:00 via krqe.com
  
  A winter storm will continue to bring snow to parts of New Mexico through Thursday night. Bitterly cold air will move in Friday morning.
  Widespread snow has been falling across New Mexico Thursday, bringing accumulating snow and icy roads to parts of the state. This evening, snow continues to fall in central, southern, and eastern New Mexico. Gusty winds have developed today in eastern New Mexico, with the strongest gusts in northeastern parts of the state where blowing snow has caused the closu
  
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• The Los Angeles landmarks from film, TV damaged by wildfires

  10-01-2025 00:37 via krqe.com
  
  Video above: Evacuation traffic jams clog Hollywood streets(AP) — The high school where Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s “Carrie” to life, Will Rogers’ ranch house, and a motel owned by William Randolph Hearst are among some of the famous structures that have been damaged or destroyed by the California wildfires.How to donate to LA wildfire relief
  Los Angeles is a town full of landmarks, thanks to its co-starring role in over a century of filmed enter
  
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• Macy's, Kohl's announce nationwide store closures: Here's where

  10-01-2025 00:35 via krqe.com
  
  (WKBN) — Two major retailers announced store closures to start the year.Macy's and Kohl's store locations across the nation will soon be going dark, according to Thursday news releases from both companies.Here's what to know.Macy's closing over 60 storesThe New York City-based Macy's will be closing 66 stores across nearly two dozen states as part of its "Bold New Chapter" strategy, describing the soon-to-be-closed locations as "non-go-forward" locations.The new strategy, initially announc
  
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• POLL: When do you start putting away holiday decorations?

  09-01-2025 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – It's time to say goodbye to the season of twinkling lights and stockings on the mantle. KRQE asked viewers via social media when they start to put away their holiday decorations.The most popular time to start cleaning up after the holidays is at the start of the new year. Over 64% of viewers polled waited until the beginning of January to take down their decorations, with over 25% starting right after New Year's Day. A lot of viewers, however, tend to wait until Th
  
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• Albuquerque Fire Rescue releases 2024 total call volume numbers

  09-01-2025 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they put out more outdoor fires in 2024 than in years past, thanks to new equipment.AFR crews responded to 4,000 more outside fire calls last year compared to 2023. They said these numbers help them figure out where their resources need to be.“Brush fires is where we probably saw our biggest significant increase, which also impacted overall call volume. We are at about 6,500 outside fires in 2023. In 2024, we are up around 10,30
  
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• Michigan woman gets jail after boy brought pink gun to school

  09-01-2025 23:36 via krqe.com
  
  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A woman who illegally possessed a pink handgun that a child took to a Grand Rapids elementary school in a backpack has been sentenced to a year in jail.Chelsea Berkley cried when the sentence was announced Thursday, telling the judge she would lose her home."That firearm was unsecured," Kent County Circuit Court Judge Scott Noto said. "There could have been tragic consequences as a result of that."Story continues below
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• Big Game Bound: Wild picks for wild card round

  09-01-2025 23:35 via krqe.com
  
  INDIANAPOLIS – WGN’s Jarrett Payton picks three toss-up games each week on “Big Game Bound”.BGB host Chris Hagan and the “Son of Sweetness” discuss Chargers-Texans, Commanders-Buccaneers, and Vikings-Rams for this weekend’s wild card round.J.P. finished the regular season with a 36-21 record.
  
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• Aerial video shows before and after views of Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

  09-01-2025 23:24 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – The scope of damage caused by the Palisades Fire is even more apparent when seen from above.Nexstar's KTLA got its first clear aerial look at the destruction Thursday morning and used satellite technology to share before and after views of Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades neighborhood devastated by the blaze. You can see those images in the video report above.
  After two days of ground images showing some of the "thousands" of structures that have burned in the massive fire, the smok
  
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• Michelle Obama 'sends her thoughts and prayers' while absent from Carter's funeral

  09-01-2025 23:05 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) – Michelle Obama wasn't among the mourners attending former President Carter's funeral service in Washington, but she says she's thinking of and praying for "everyone who loved and learned" from the late commander in chief.The former first lady was notably not among the former first family members gathered at the funeral service at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. Carter, the 39th president, died last month at age 100.  Jimmy Carter’s funeral bring
  
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• LA Mayor Bass stonewalls reporter for 90 seconds at airport

  09-01-2025 23:04 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — Video taken on an airport jetway shows Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly ignoring questions from a reporter about her response to the wildfires ripping through the area this week.SkyNews reporter David Blevins on Wednesday published video of Bass during which he peppered her with questions about her response to the blazes, her trip to Africa during the crisis and comments from critics who say she has mishandled the catastrophe."Do you owe citizens an apology for being ab
  
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• Man arrested in Albuquerque prostitution incident released until trial

  09-01-2025 22:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused of promoting prostitution in Albuquerque is being released from custody.The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Jeremiah Draper on Saturday in a targeted operation addressing concerns of human trafficking and prostitution. According to court documents, a deputy saw two “nearly nude” females get out of a vehicle with a Florida license plate near Chama and Central NE.
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• Open enrollment for BeWell coming to a close in New Mexico

  09-01-2025 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Open enrollment for BeWell, New Mexico’s Health Insurance Marketplace, is coming to a close soon.
  Residents who do not have coverage through Medicaid, Medicare, or employer-sponsored
  insurance, can shop and enroll in a plan. Open enrollment will close at midnight on Jan. 15.Story continues below
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• City of Albuquerque launching downtown scavenger hunt

  09-01-2025 21:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is launching a city-wide scavenger hunt to highlight the recently updated turquoise wayfinding directional maps. Those who participate will have a change to win prizes.Story continues below
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• New Mexico raises Medicaid rates for three different programs

  09-01-2025 21:51 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) received federal approval to increase Medicaid rates for services provided to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provider rates in the following three different programs will increase in mid-January.Story continues below
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• Jean Smart calls on TV networks to not air award shows, instead donate to Los Angeles wildfire relief

  09-01-2025 21:47 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Jean Smart is urging TV networks to refrain from airing glitzy awards shows amid the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area and to donate money to relief efforts instead."ATTENTION! With ALL due respect, during Hollywood's season of celebration, I hope any of the networks televising the upcoming awards will seriously consider NOT televising them," the actor, who on Sunday won a Golden Globe for her performance in "Hacks," wrote in a Thursday Instagram post.The netw
  
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• US warns of risk from most of world’s online pharmacies

  09-01-2025 21:17 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The office of the U.S. Trade Representative warned that there’s a risk of ineffective or dangerous drugs from online pharmacies that are being illegally run.In a report released Wednesday, the office singled out 19 countries that raised concerns about the possible movement of counterfeit or pirated drugs,“Counterfeiting and piracy is a shared global concern, harming people not just in the United States but also other countries,” Ambassador Katherine Tai said in a
  
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• Jamie Lee Curtis donates $1M to LA wildfire relief efforts: We are 'banding together to save each other'

  09-01-2025 21:16 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Jamie Lee Curtis says her family is donating $1 million to relief efforts amid the wildfires in California that have devastated the Los Angeles area."As the fire still rages on and [the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Los Angeles Fire Department] and all the available first responders and agencies involved in fighting fire and saving lives are still hard at work and neighbors and friends are banding together to save each other, my husband and
  
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• How to donate to LA wildfire relief

  09-01-2025 20:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - A swarm of winter wildfires ravaged America's most heavily-populated county to start 2025, scorching cars, banks, bungalows and multi-million dollar mansions.Donate to Red Cross wildfire relief efforts
  Destructive wind gusts slowed late in the week, offering fire crews a moment to gain the upper hand, for now. The forecast shows no rain and a potential return of dangerous wind conditions, meaning the threat to Southern California is ongoing and critical.
  “Damage assessments are
  
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• Snow wraps up tonight around New Mexico

  09-01-2025 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Snowfall continues across New Mexico this afternoon. Wind chill has the state feeling bitterly cold temperatures.The afternoon sees the final round of snow from this winter storm. The low pressure system is over the bootheel of New Mexico. Semi-widespread snowfall is already being seen. At noon. the snowfall is predominantly west of I-25. As we move throughout the afternoon, this snowfall will move towards the southeast.
  This snowfall is trending on the lighter sid
  
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• Snow wraps up tonight

  09-01-2025 20:39 via krqe.com
  
  Snowfall continues across New Mexico this afternoon. Wind chill has the state feeling bitterly cold temperatures.
  The afternoon sees the final round of snow from this winter storm. The low pressure system is over the bootheel of New Mexico. Semi-widespread snowfall is already being seen. At noon. the snowfall is predominantly west of I-25. As we move throughout the afternoon, this snowfall will move towards the southeast.
  This snowfall is trending on the lighter side. Dustings were seen in Albuq
  
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• New Mexico firefighters depart to California to assist with wildfires

  09-01-2025 20:38 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Firefighters in New Mexico packed up their gear Thursday morning and are headed out west, to help with the wildfires devastating California.Story continues below
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  Some firefighters have experience fighting fires in California. "A lot of times with these
  
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