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• Temperatures rollercoaster before windier weather

  15-01-2025 13:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Record cold air on this day in history has been observed for a few areas in New Mexico as bitterly cold air is the big weather story this morning . With very clear skies, air temperatures for nearly all are below freezing with light winds making it feel a little bit colder, but eventually, temperatures will slowly rise ahead with drier air in the short term before our next pattern change kicks up the winds.Forecast Continues Below
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• United Airlines flight returns to O'Hare after hitting coyote during takeoff

  15-01-2025 16:59 via krqe.com
  
  CHICAGO (WGN) – A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Phoenix had to return to O'Hare International Airport on Sunday morning after its landing gear struck a coyote during takeoff.United Airlines said Flight 1727, scheduled to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, took off at around 10:45 a.m., during which time it hit the coyote. A total of 167 passengers and six crew members were on board at the time of the incident.The aircraft inv
  
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• FDA proposes sweeping limits on nicotine in cigarettes

  15-01-2025 16:45 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a sweeping proposal Wednesday to try to make cigarettes less addictive by lowering the amount of nicotine they contain, an 11th-hour plan from the Biden administration that will take years to go into effect, if it happens at all.The move gives the White House one last chance to try to regulate tobacco, as it previously punted on finalizing a long-standing pledge to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. The FDA in the proposal est
  
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• Fire tornadoes a risk under California's extreme wildfire conditions

  15-01-2025 16:44 via krqe.com
  
  Above: A fire tornado in California in 2022.As if they aren’t already facing enough, firefighters in California also could encounter fire tornadoes — a rare but dangerous phenomenon in which wildfires create their own weather.The National Weather Service warned Tuesday that the combination of high winds and severely dry conditions have created a “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size. The advisory, which runs int
  
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• Craft retailer JOANN files for bankruptcy — again

  15-01-2025 16:32 via krqe.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — Craft retailer JOANN filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday morning, marking the second time the company has done so in a year. Now, the company is looking to sell.The filing comes after JOANN moved to close several of its locations around the nation. Despite these closures, the company announced that all of its stores will remain open during the process, and online shopping will also be available. Crafts retailer JOANN files for bankruptcyJOANN previously filed for ban
  
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• Michelle Obama signals she’s done with Trump

  15-01-2025 16:31 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- Michelle Obama is done with President-elect Donald Trump if her decision to skip next week's inauguration means anything. The former first lady, who once called on Democrats to go high when Trump’s Republican Party goes low, will not be going to the Capitol to watch Trump take the presidential oath for a second time, leaving her husband, former President Barack Obama, to go it alone.Longtime allies of the former first lady say she is sending a powerful statement by skipp
  
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• FAFSA forms to make October release after two-year struggle

  15-01-2025 16:30 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms will be released on Oct. 1 this year, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday, hitting the normal deadline after two chaotic years.  The good news of a normalized schedule comes after the department’s goal to simplify the FAFSA forms caused delays for two cycles.  Back in 2023, the deadline was missed completely, and forms weren’t released to everyone until the beginning of 2024.  Once
  
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• Jay Leno feeds LA’s first responders: ‘They’re great men and women’

  15-01-2025 16:28 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Comedian Jay Leno's goal is simple: Feed the people who are "there to save your life" amid raging fires in the Los Angeles area.The legendary late-night talk show host, 74, cooked up more than $21,000 worth of ribs, chicken and more for the first responders who spent the past week battling flames in Southern California."My God, these guys can eat. They went through the whole thing. We need more food," Leno said. "So we got more food today. Got more food tomorrow, more food T
  
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• FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods: What to know

  15-01-2025 16:22 via krqe.com
  
  Video above: What to know about food allergies(AP) — U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.Food and Drug Administration officials granted a 2022 petition filed by two dozen food safety and health advocates, who urged the agency to revoke authorization for the substance that gives some candies, snack cakes and maraschino cherries a bright red hue.The ag
  
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• BCSO advisory and review board gives 2025 recommendations

  15-01-2025 15:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Advisory and Review Board is giving the office its recommendations for 2025.
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• KRQE Newsfeed: K9 bites officer, CYFD lawsuit, Slowly warming, Fire fighting, Apartment renovations

  15-01-2025 14:52 via krqe.com
  
  Wednesday's Top Stories
  Cold weather slows down I-25 rebuild in AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrianCity of Santa Fe working to remove plywood around Soldiers’ monumentDeb Haaland reflects on past four years as Interior SecretaryCity of Albuquerque offering free composting classCity of Albuquerque Planning Dept. to launch new system2 private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey
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• Bernalillo County Commissioners approve $33 million for apartment renovation

  15-01-2025 14:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Renovations will soo be coming to an Albuquerque apartment complex following a vote from Bernalillo County Commissioners.City of Albuquerque Planning Dept. to launch new systemCommissioners have approved an ordinance that will give $33 million in project revenue bonds to fund the purchase and rehabilitation of the St. Anthony Plaza Apartments on Indian School. According to the county, plans include upgrading appliances, adding LED lighting, new energy e
  
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• Temperature rollercoaster & windier eventually

  15-01-2025 13:31 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Record cold air on this day in history has been observed for a few areas in New Mexico as bitterly cold air is the big weather story this morning . With very clear skies, air temperatures for nearly all are below freezing with light winds making it feel a little bit colder, but eventually, temperatures will slowly rise ahead with drier air in the short term before our next pattern change kicks up the winds.Leftover low-level moisture from early this week's weakening sto
  
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• UNM suffers first Mountain West defeat this season at San Jose State

  15-01-2025 08:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Richard Pitino's UNM men's basketball team followed up a big nationally televised win against San Diego State with their first conference loss. San Jose State upset New Mexico Tuesday night 71-70.
  Latrell Davis put back shot with under three seconds left in the game was the difference. The Lobos started Mountain West play with a home victory over San Jose State back in December only to have the Spartans return the favor at their place. Only two Lobos sc
  
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• FEMA to close Roswell Disaster Recovery Center on Saturday

  15-01-2025 06:36 via krqe.com
  
  ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA will shut down its disaster recovery center in Roswell this Saturday at 5 p.m. The closure comes weeks after the deadline passed for residents to apply for relief from the October flooding.State medical board revokes Albuquerque neurosurgeon’s licenseHowever, FEMA staff will remain in Chaves County to assist the state emergency managers in their recovery efforts. People can also stay in touch with FEMA at this link or by calling 1-800-621-3362.
  
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• Man charged with murder after shooting near Socorro

  15-01-2025 06:30 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police arrested 26-year-old Christopher Brannan who is accused of a fatal shooting near Socorro. NMSP said Brannan and 24-year-old Jonathan Gonzales got into a fight last Friday. They said Brannan shot Gonzales in the chest and then fled the scene. Gonzales died from his injuries at the hospital. Body camera video shows deadly police shooting in Santa Fe, K-9 attack on officerBrannan turned himself in later that evening and was charged wi
  
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• Warmer weather returns by the end of the week

  15-01-2025 06:27 via krqe.com
  
  A gradual warming trend has started today and will continue through Friday. Another winter storm moves in this weekend bringing snow and the coldest air so far this season.After a cold, and for some, foggy start to the morning in New Mexico, temperatures this afternoon started a warming trend. High temperatures are still cooler than average, but are a couple degrees warmer compared to Monday. This slow and gradual warming trend will continue each day this week through Friday, with highs back up
  
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• New Mexico crews share experience of helping fight California wildfires

  15-01-2025 06:25 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – As California continues to fight the wildfire fueled by high winds, a New Mexico team is there to help. "It's an honor to be able to be a part of it and to show that we're here," said Nathan Miller, Wildland Superintendent for the City of Santa Fe and Strike Team leader.Story continues below
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• New lawsuit claims CYFD could have prevented toddler's death

  15-01-2025 06:16 via krqe.com
  
  SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – A lawsuit blames the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department for the drug overdose death of a two-year-old boy. In 2020, CYFD received a report that Ricky Renova had been born addicted to drugs and tested positive for meth and opiates. According to the lawsuit, nurses said they moved the baby out of his mother, Elisa Renova's hospital room because they felt the baby wasn't safe after she allegedly smoked drugs in her room. Nurses also noted his mothe
  
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• Deb Haaland reflects on past four years as Interior Secretary

  15-01-2025 06:02 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is serving out her final days in office. President Biden made history by appointing her as the first Native American in a cabinet position. "The first couple days I got here, I was, you know, it took me a while to just breathe and say, oh my goodness, I'm really here,” said Secretary Deb Haaland, Interior Secretary.Story continues below
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• BCSO: Wrong way driver stopped on I-25 in Albuquerque

  15-01-2025 05:54 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said they stopped a wrong-way driver on I-25 Tuesday night. They stopped the driver on southbound I-25 near Paseo Del Norte.Albuquerque police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrianAll lanes of Paseo getting on I-25 and southbound I-25 in the area are closed as of 9:45 p.m. while detectives with BCSO's Auto Theft Unit investigate. No injuries were reported.
  
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• Albuquerque police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian

  15-01-2025 05:21 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Tuesday evening. They said officers were called to a fight between two people. Witnesses then reported that a vehicle hit a pedestrian near Corrales Rd. and NM 528 in northwest Albuquerque. Albuquerque police officer accused of domestic violence appears in courtA bystander tried to save the pedestrian's life but the man died from his injuries. APD said that the vehicle left t
  
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• Freshman sets New Mexico high school three-point record

  15-01-2025 04:14 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Springer High School has once again set a new three-point record. Pablo Romero is the latest to put his name in history after connecting on 16 three-point attempts.During the Red Devils game against Reserve, the freshman went 16-21 (76%) from beyond the arc and finished with a career high of 48 points. His previous career high was 23.Romero caught fire in the third quarter. After only recording six points in the first half, the freshman exploded for 11 threes in th
  
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• City of Albuquerque offering free composting class

  15-01-2025 03:32 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents looking to reduce waste and give back to the environment can now learn the art of composting for free. The City of Albuquerque is hosting a workshop aiming to teach locals how to turn food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost for gardening. The city said initiatives like this support the city's goals to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability.ABQ BioPark hosting adults-only Valentine themed eventThe free class is this Saturday
  
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• City of Santa Fe working to remove plywood around Soldiers' monument

  15-01-2025 03:08 via krqe.com
  
  SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Years after protestors tore down part of the obelisk in the middle of Santa Fe plaza, the city is now working to tear down the wooden box enclosing the obelisk.Story continues below
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• City of Albuquerque Planning Dept. to launch new system

  15-01-2025 02:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque's Planning Department will begin a massive update to its software platforms this week. The department will be transitioning to a new system called ABQ Plan, or Planning Logistics and Networking. They hope to streamline online applications and payments.Cold weather slows down I-25 rebuild in AlbuquerqueThe current system will go down this Thursday at 5 p.m. but because of the high volume of data, the new system won't launch until Janua
  
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• Cold weather slows down I-25 rebuild in Albuquerque

  15-01-2025 01:51 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are well underway on New Mexico's biggest road project in a decade, but the work is far from over. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is warning drivers how some work on the I-25 Comanche-Montgomery rebuild will slow down soon.  Story continues below
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• How a new tool can help planners prepare for prescribed burns in New Mexico

  15-01-2025 01:04 via krqe.com
  
  The southern California wildfires have many asking what could have been done to prevent the disaster. One start-up company in Santa Fe, working with the Los Alamos National Lab believes they may have the answer.In April 2022, the largest wildfire in the state's history erupted in northern New Mexico. The Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Fire would ultimately destroy nearly 342,000 acres and more than 900 structures, severely impacting residents, businesses, and communities. Quite possibly the most frus
  
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• Warming trend continues through the end of this week

  15-01-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  A gradual warming trend has started today and will continue through Friday. Another winter storm moves in this weekend bringing snow and the coldest air so far this season.
  After a cold, and for some, foggy start to the morning in New Mexico, temperatures this afternoon started a warming trend. High temperatures are still cooler than average, but are a couple degrees warmer compared to Monday. This slow and gradual warming trend will continue each day this week through Friday, with highs back up
  
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• New Mexico business owner reaches settlement over use of COVID-19 relief funds

  15-01-2025 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A restaurant owner has agreed to pay more than $3 million for misusing COVID-19 relief funds. The U.S. Attorney for New Mexico said Leonard Vandenberg, who operates several restaurants in New Mexico and Texas, received $2.8 million dollars through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. However, prosecutors say most of that money went into Vandenberg's personal investment accounts.New Mexico suicide rate decreases among women and Indigenous PeoplesAs part o
  
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