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• Shoppers are panic-buying toilet paper amid port strike, but experts say there’s no need

  03-10-2024 02:09 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- While the major port strike on the East Coast and Gulf Coast could threaten Americans’ supply of bananas, it likely won’t directly cause a toilet paper shortage — but that hasn’t stopped consumers from panic-buying the product. After thousands of members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) stopped working and started striking Tuesday for a substantial pay increase and protections from automation after years of record profits
  
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• Tony Snell joins new G League team

  03-10-2024 05:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tony Snell is onto the next chapter of his pro basketball career. The former Lobo has been acquired by the Sioux Falls Sky Force, the G League affiliate of the Miami Heat.Story continues below
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• New Nob Hill winery damaged by vehicle

  03-10-2024 04:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A winery that recently opened in Nob Hill was damaged by an SUV that crashed into the building. Unser Boulevard project will widen roadsAlbuquerque Fire Rescue responded at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday to Mission Wintery on Central Avenue near Carlisle Boulevard. No injuries were reported, but AFR said there is structural damage to the business.
  Crews installed a stabilizer to shore up the front of the building.
  
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• Ruidoso Taco Bell employee accused of pulling gun on coworker

  03-10-2024 03:56 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – A Ruidoso Taco Bell employee was arrested for pulling a gun on another employee, according to the Ruidoso Police Department.Mark Aragon, 34, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police got a 911 call about the alleged incident at the fast food chain located at 26128 US Highway 70. Teen accused of pointing gun at Albuquerque mall officer will remain in custody, DA sayPolice said a shooting did not occur, but there was a fight between the two employees, which
  
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• Teen accused of pointing gun at Albuquerque mall officer will remain in custody, DA say

  03-10-2024 03:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A 15-year-old accused of pointing a gun at a security officer at Coronado Center will remain in custody, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office.A judge on Wednesday ruled that the teen is too dangerous to be released from the Juvenile Detention Center. Police said the incident happened at 3 a.m. on Sept. 30 when the mall security officer approached a car in the parking lot and saw two teenagers inside.ACLU suing former officers, APD ov
  
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• Unser Boulevard project will widen roads

  03-10-2024 03:29 via krqe.com
  
  RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – One of the main roads out to Rio Rancho's mostly barren "city center" area is finally about to get something you'd expect near any "city center." The City of Rio Rancho is set to widen Unser from Cherry Road, north to Paseo del Volcan.  "I think it's a great idea and it'll definitely boost the economy and growth for Rio Rancho," said Tim Bateman, a Rio Rancho resident.  
  The project will start at Cherry Road and end at Paseo del Volcan, coverin
  
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• Haunted Happy Hour coming to ABQ BioPark Aquarium

  03-10-2024 02:01 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With Halloween approaching, the ABQ BioPark Aquarium is getting adults in the spirit with a Haunted Happy Hour.Guests aged 21 and over can visit the aquarium after dark and discover creepy creatures from the deep while enjoying signature cocktails. The Shark Reef Cafe will serve a limited edition menu for the occasion. Albuquerque city councilor tests out noise camerasThe Haunted Happy Hour will take place on Oct. 19th from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and in
  
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• ACLU suing former officers, APD over DWI corruption scheme

  03-10-2024 01:35 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One by one, Albuquerque police officers have been turning in their badges rather than talking to investigators about an alleged public corruption scheme involving DWI cases. Today, a man who claims he was wrongfully arrested and targeted in the alleged scheme, has filed a civil lawsuit against the city, APD, and its police chief."Racketeering, extortion, and civil rights violations" are some of the damning claims made in the lawsuit filed by the ACLU against
  
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• Volunteer presents $10K check to Bernalillo County Animal Care Services

  03-10-2024 01:28 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Animal shelters in the Albuquerque metro and essentially all over the country have been dealing with overpopulation since the pandemic. On Wednesday, a volunteer with Bernalillo County Animal Care Services (BCACS) looked to decrease some of the stress the shelter faces by presenting them with a $10,000 check.Lyssa Hansen has volunteered for BCACS for about a year and was inspired to do more after seeing the work the shelter does. "I just saw how impact
  
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• 14 acres of the Albuquerque Bosque to close for restoration project

  03-10-2024 01:05 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A big swath of the Albuquerque Bosque will close off to the public next week for a multi-million dollar restoration project. Crews say they need to get invasive species out to help get native habitats and species thriving again.Story continues below
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• Near-record heat returns again Thursday

  03-10-2024 01:01 via krqe.com
  
  Temperatures start another warming trend Wednesday across New Mexico. Near-record heat continues through the first weekend of Balloon Fiesta.
  High temperatures are as much as 20° warmer in parts of northeastern New Mexico Wednesday afternoon, after a cold front left that part of the state the coolest yesterday. Southerly winds are also breezy in the eastern half of the state, but these winds will die down overnight. A few clouds and a couple spotty showers have tried to develop in western Ne
  
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• U.S. Forest Service starts reseeding efforts in South Fork burn scar

  03-10-2024 00:53 via krqe.com
  
  RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) –  Just months after the South Fork wildfire torched the Lincoln National Forest around Ruidoso, the U.S. Forest Service is already working to help regrow some of the areas that have been decimated by problems with flooding and erosion.“We're dropping a blend of seeds that will help start reestablishing the vegetation on the ground and help kind of sure up that ground against further erosion,” said Lincoln National Forest Public Affairs Officer Am
  
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• UNM to host future NCAA regionals

  03-10-2024 00:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The NCAA announced future regional locations for various sports on Wednesday. The University of New Mexico was selected to host a few, including men's and women's cross country in 2026 and men's golf in 2028.Story continues below
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• UNM opens prospective student welcome center

  03-10-2024 00:20 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A grand opening was held on Wednesday for the new prospective student welcome center at the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque.The center is the first dedicated welcome space for student recruitment on UNM`s central campus. It will be the starting point for campus tours, with a large event space for presentations and an exhibit area. Newly expanded Manufacturing Development Campus celebrated at Mesa Del SolThe building also includes spaces f
  
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• New Mexico sets new record for visitor spending

  03-10-2024 00:12 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New Mexico set a record for direct visitor spending of $8.6 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous record of $8.3 billion set in 2022, the New Mexico Tourism Department announced Wednesday.The department attributed the 3.8% increase in visitor spending to an estimated 41.8 million visitors to New Mexico in 2023.
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• UNM offensive line has not allowed a sack this season

  03-10-2024 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – There are currently three teams in all of FBS that have not allowed a sack. UNM is one of them."We definitely take a lot of pride in it," said Richard Pearce. "Right now, we're just kind of making that the standard and that should be able to keep the quarterback clean. We're trying not to make a big deal about it because we're kind of superstitious, but it's definitely a great feeling knowing that we finish playing the game with the way we play and keeping o
  
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• United's opening playoff date is set, tickets on sale now

  03-10-2024 00:10 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time in club history, New Mexico United is hosting a playoff game. It has now been revealed that the club's opening round match will take place on Sunday, September 3 at 6 p.m. Tickets for the match are currently on sale.While United's first-round date is set, the opponent is not. There is still plenty of shuffling to be done in the Western Conference standings, including where New Mexico will finish.United is currently the No. 1 seed in the co
  
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• Albuquerque city councilor tests out noise cameras

  03-10-2024 00:09 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque City Councilor is taking another look at how to crack down on loud vehicles.  A noise camera was installed last week along a busy Albuquerque street to see if it could successfully identify cars breaking noise level rules.      "I'm excited, I mean this is something that a lot of people have asked about. Regular complaints about the noise," said Councilor Joaquin Baca, Albuquerque City Council.   &n
  
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• Western New Mexico University sees increase in first-year student enrollment

  03-10-2024 00:02 via krqe.com
  
  SILVER CITY, N.M. (KRQE) – Western New Mexico University is experiencing steady growth, with a 5% increase in first-year student enrollment.Story continues below
  Investigation: Arresting deputy refuses to testify in DWI license hearingNews: City employees required to pick up trash during work hours ahead of Balloon FiestaCommunity: City of Albuquerque officially opens long anticipated slide near Tijeras CanyonTrending: Neighbor speaks out about Sunday’s police shooting in V
  
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• UNM-Gallup to host college transfer, scholarship fair

  02-10-2024 23:54 via krqe.com
  
  GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico-Gallup is preparing to welcome students for their annual college transfer and scholarship fair.The event will allow students to connect with colleges and universities in one place, meet with student success advisors, learn about transfer programs, and meet with scholarship representatives.Story continues below
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• Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller appoints new chief of staff

  02-10-2024 23:46 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – City of Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller appointed a new chief of staff. Arresting deputy refuses to testify in DWI license hearingTerry Brunner will manage the day-to-day operations of the mayor's office, including constituent services and community engagement, strategic initiatives, and administrative responsibilities.Brunner has served as director for the city's metropolitan redevelopment agency since 2022.
  
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• Newly expanded Manufacturing Development Campus celebrated at Mesa Del Sol

  02-10-2024 23:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A site dedication ceremony was held on Wednesday for a newly expanded manufacturing center in Albuquerque. Kairos Power is building on to their manufacturing development campus in Mase Del Sol.Story continues below
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• New California law mandates fashion industry to take old clothes back for free

  02-10-2024 23:03 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) — California will soon have the nation’s first mandatory textile take-back requirement after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring apparel companies to accept unwanted clothing.The goal of the bill, SB 707, is to reduce the millions of tons of unwanted clothing that typically end up in landfills in California, support the development of upcycling and recycling across the state, and address the environmental impacts of “fast fashion.”“SB 707 isn&rsquo
  
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• Wyoming town told to 'ready' for evacuation as wildfire spreads 32,000 acres

  02-10-2024 22:58 via krqe.com
  
  DAYTON, Wyo. (KTVX) — The town of Dayton, Wyoming, has been put on a "ready to evacuate" status as a massive wildfire continues to spread across the Bighorn National Forest, just six miles away.The wildfire, dubbed the "Elk Fire," sparked on Friday, Sept. 27, after a lightning strike. The flames spread rapidly, according to officials, burning over 32,000 acres by Wednesday morning. It remains 0% contained."The fire remained active overnight, moving further northeast. Today firefighting ope
  
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• 2024 Balloon Fiesta Prize Pack Sweepstakes

  02-10-2024 22:48 via krqe.com
  
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• Bank of America customers report problems with online banking, balances showing zero

  02-10-2024 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — Thousands of Bank of America users reported problems accessing their funds online Wednesday, with some saying their balance showed zero funds.Downdetector, a site that tracks outages across platforms and services, saw a spike of more than 18,000 user-reported outages with Bank of America's online banking Wednesday afternoon. As of 6 p.m. ET, those reports had dwindled to less than 3,000.A message, seen below, on the Bank of America app now states, “Accounts Temporar
  
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• Bank of America customers report problems with online banking

  02-10-2024 22:30 via krqe.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) — Some Bank of America users say they're having problems accessing their funds online Wednesday.
  Downdetector, a site that tracks outages across platforms and services, saw a spike of more than 18,000 user-reported outages with Bank of America's online banking Wednesday afternoon. As of 3:30 p.m. ET, those reports had dwindled to less than 5,000.
  A message, seen below, on the Bank of America app now states, “Accounts Temporarily Unavailable. Some accounts and/or balan
  
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• Houston teens carjack driver to smuggle migrants

  02-10-2024 21:49 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- Two men have pleaded guilty to carjacking a man and using the vehicle to smuggle migrants into the country from South Texas, prosecutors said Wednesday.Explainer: How immigrants end up on ICE’s non-detained docket
  Jesus Rodriguez, 19, and Christian Hardy, 18, both of Houston, admitted to stealing a car from a man at a gas station on May 19 in McAllen after the vehicle they were driving had mechanical problems and they needed to smuggle undocumented migrant
  
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• After employees swept away in Helene flooding, Tennessee factory under investigation

  02-10-2024 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tennessee authorities are investigating the company that owns a plastics factory after workers were swept away by cataclysmic flooding unleashed by Hurricane Helene last week.Two employees at Impact Plastics, located in Erwin, Tennessee, were found dead while more were still missing as of Tuesday.According to that employee, supervisors never told the workers they could leave, even as the water started to rise outside. Hurricane Helene victims include young sibl
  
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• Warm temperatures continue with few rain chances

  02-10-2024 21:15 via krqe.com
  
  The potentially record breaking heat continues across New Mexico. The best rain chances this evening will be in the Gila Wilderness.
  Summer is sticking around New Mexico in the form of High Temperatures. Many cities and towns in northern and central New Mexico are continuing their streak of record and near-record high's. These trends will continue as we move through the week.
  Later this afternoon and into the evening the Gila Wilderness could experience as few spotty storms. Rain chances for the
  
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