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• Trump faces night-and-day difference in debate with Harris

  08-09-2024 20:02 via krqe.com
  
  Former President Trump is staring down a night-and-day difference as he prepares to step onto the debate stage Tuesday with Vice President Harris.When Trump debated President Biden less than three months ago, he was facing a candidate who was trailing in the polls, in search of a moment to energize his campaign and beating back questions about age and competency. The situation has changed drastically heading into Tuesday's meeting in Philadelphia.Now, Trump will square off with Harris, who has m
  
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• BCSO deputies find deceased person

  17-09-2024 02:49 via krqe.com
  
  BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) -- On Monday, deputies discovered a dead person.According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Douglas Road SW around 10:30 a.m. and discovered a deceased person.
  The homicide unit is investigating.
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• Coronado Dog Park could soon belong to Creamland Dairy

  17-09-2024 02:37 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city shut down Coronado Park and a notorious homeless camp inside it; now, the last standing piece of that park has a buyer ready to take over.
  The dog park sits right across from the old Coronado Park, and if all goes according to plan, the plot may soon be the property of Creamland Dairy. After councilors declared the Coronado Dog Park on 3rd and McKnight "not essential" for city use this year, then put it up for sale in June, now there is a poten
  
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• When does early voting begin in my state?

  17-09-2024 02:27 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — With the 2024 general election fast approaching on Nov. 5, many Americans will look to vote early to avoid Election Day lines and potential confusion.The early voting windows vary by state, with some states like Minnesota opening in-person and absentee voting as early as Sept. 20.
  Here's a look at when early voting begins in all 50 states along with information on how to register to vote and how to check your registration status in your state.AlabamaAlabama does not have ear
  
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• Blues Night coming to Civic Plaza on September 21

  17-09-2024 02:14 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -- The City of Albuquerque and the New Mexico Jazz Festival will close out the summer with a little bit of the blues.Sue Foley and the Texas Horns will headline "Blues Night on Civic Plaza," a free concert set for Saturday.Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrending: Dog attack leaves Albuquerque neighborhood on edgeCrime: Albuquerque mom seeks justice for son killed at 2021 house partyEvents: What’s happen
  
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• APS focuses on clearing threats, checking in with those making them

  17-09-2024 01:59 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a growing number of threats of school violence, Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is launching a new team. It'll consist of police and social workers who investigate threats and look to help the students making them.Just over a month into the new school year, APS faced a major challenge last week, responding to several social media posts that threatened school shootings. String of break-ins leaves 4th Street plaza businesses on edgeBCSO and APS inve
  
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• Researchers back in Tijuana River Valley, still finding hydrogen sulfide in the air

  17-09-2024 01:48 via krqe.com
  
  SAN DIEGO (Border Report) -- Researchers from San Diego State University and UC San Diego are back in the Tijuana River Valley after pulling out last week over health concerns arising from toxic gases they detected in the air.Last week, they announced a temporary halt to their work when their monitors detected hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen cyanide in the air.Citing health concerns, researchers felt it was in their best interests to leave the area until further testing could be done.Almost immedi
  
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• Proposed city council bill could impact protestors, homeless in Downtown Albuquerque

  17-09-2024 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A broad bill looking to help fill Downtown Albuquerque's vacant buildings could also add new rules against blocking sidewalks, and that could affect everyone from protestors to the homeless."I do believe this will make a difference," said City Councilor Joaquin Baca."We want a place we all feel safe walking around, and this is not the way to do it," said Maria Martinez Sanchez, the legal director for ACLU of New Mexico.There's split reaction to the potential
  
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• Proposed city council bill could impact protesters, homeless in Downtown Albuquerque

  17-09-2024 01:44 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A broad bill looking to help fill Downtown Albuquerque's vacant buildings could also add new rules against blocking sidewalks, and that could affect everyone from protesters to the homeless."I do believe this will make a difference," said City Councilor Joaquin Baca."We want a place we all feel safe walking around, and this is not the way to do it," said Maria Martinez Sanchez, the legal director for ACLU of New Mexico.There's split reaction to the potential
  
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• Border arrests rose slightly in August; Encounters at ports of entry hold steady

  17-09-2024 01:40 via krqe.com
  
  EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) -- U.S. Border Patrol arrests along the Southwest border rose slightly from July to August but remained among the Biden administration's lowest.According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data released Monday afternoon, border agents had 58,038 encounters between ports of entry in August, up from 56,399 in July.Border arrests between ports of entry along the Southwest border in Fiscal Year 2024. (CBP)
  Border arrests hit a record high of 249,741 in December, but
  
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• UNM testing emergency system on Tuesday

  17-09-2024 01:33 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico will be testing its emergency notification system on Tuesday.The test, which is at the beginning of each semester, will include sirens, emails, and texts. It also gives updates on the UNM website and social media accounts.It is set for 11:02 in the morning.
  
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• String of break-ins leaves 4th Street plaza businesses on edge

  17-09-2024 01:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –  A North Valley business plaza said someone smashed their way into the building with a sledgehammer, and it happened more than once over the weekend."It's very frustrating just because, you know, we're a small business as it is. We work hard to just have what we have and then to have to deal with that. It is very frustrating, exhausting, and you don't feel safe. You don't feel comfortable," said Hype ABQ Nutrition Owner Madonna.The Hype ABQ Nutrition is
  
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• Amazon orders workers back to the office 5 days a week

  17-09-2024 01:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NewsNation) — Amazon wants employees back in the office five days a week, CEO Andy Jassy wrote in a memo Monday.Jassy said he believes there are significant advantages to having employees in the office and is giving corporate staffers until Jan. 2, 2025, to follow the new policy.The announcement marks a change to the company's remote work rules, which have been in place since May 2023 and require staff to be in the office at least three days a week.Amazon boosts pay for subcontracted deli
  
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• Burger King unveils 3 new Whopper sandwiches created by fans

  17-09-2024 01:09 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) – Three new Whoppers, created by fans, are coming to participating Burger King restaurants later this fall.In February, the burger chain announced its Million-Dollar Whopper Contest, which allowed participants to create their dream Whopper for a chance to win a $1 million prize and have their creations sold at restaurants nationwide for a limited time.Customers will soon be able to try the burgers and vote for their favorite. The finalist with the most votes will take home the prize
  
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• More storms Tuesday in parts of New Mexico

  17-09-2024 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  Showers have been brining much needed rain to parts of New Mexico Monday. More storms will develop Tuesday afternoon.
  Moisture has been streaming up into New Mexico Monday ahead of a strong low pressure system. For parts of the state, it has been raining since early this morning. The rain and cloud cover across northern and central New Mexico has been keeping temperatures much cooler today. Spotty showers and a few thunderstorms will continue to be possible overnight across the western two-third
  
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• 3 dead, 2 injured in tractor-trailer crash near AZ-NM border

  17-09-2024 00:39 via krqe.com
  
  SAN SIMON, Ariz. (AP) — Three people were killed and two others seriously injured in a crash near the Arizona-New Mexico border, authorities said Sunday.Arizona Department of Public Safety officials said a tractor-trailer and another vehicle collided around 5 p.m. Saturday on Interstate 10 near San Simon.The southeastern Arizona town is located about 11 miles (17 kilometers) from the New Mexico line.Story continues below
  Community: Photographer captures northern lights in New MexicoTrendin
  
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• Man will stay in jail for Montessa Park murder charge

  17-09-2024 00:26 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man, accused of murdering a man near a popular ATV spot, will stay behind bars.Andrew Johns called the police last Monday, reportedly saying a friend was attacking him with a plastic pole and rocks near Montessa Park. He claimed he fired a warning shot in the air and the man ran away. New Mexico State Police: 3-year-old hit by vehicle, diesThe following day, a man who matched the description given by Johns and in the same area, was found
  
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• PHOTOS: Revamp Route 66 sign program makes progress in Albuquerque

  17-09-2024 00:08 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the 100th anniversary of Route 66 coming up in 2026, the City of Albuquerque is working with 14 local businesses and property owners to restore vintage signs along the "Mother Road." How fast is too fast? Speed limit confusion surrounds area near Albuquerque speed cameraThe City of Albuquerque Department of Arts & Culture and Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency is investing $432,000 in the Revamp Route 66: Sign Improvement Grant Program. As of mi
  
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• Those with warrants in New Mexico can safely surrender during weekend event

  17-09-2024 00:06 via krqe.com
  
  LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico Courts will be holding a safe surrender event in Las Cruces for those with active arrest warrants.Anyone with warrants around the state is being encouraged to surrender at the event. New Mexico Halloween and fall events for 2024Officials stated those who voluntarily appear will receive favorable consideration when requesting new court dates, payment plans, or other options to comply with court orders.Authorities also said safe surrender events from
  
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• Some New Mexico households eligible for free well testing to detect PFAS

  17-09-2024 00:01 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Environment Department is offering residents around Cannon Air Force Base free water testing for PFAS contamination.The department said this comes as a direct result of residents' testimonies late last month with the department during a public meeting. Biologists warn hunters of dangerous PFAS levels in Holloman Lake birdsThe department said the federal government has failed to clean up the PFAS chemicals, commonly found in firefighting foams, since
  
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• APD investigation ends; 2 roads cleared

  16-09-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department was investigating in the northeast part of the city.
  Authorities were looking into a "suspicious package," but no hazards were found. Because of the investigation, eastbound Paseo del Norte and northbound Louisiana Boulevarde were shut down.
  Both of those roads are open now.
  
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• APD investigation closes 2 roads

  16-09-2024 23:41 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating in the northeast part of the city.
  Because of the investigation, eastbound Paseo del Norte and northbound Louisiana Boulevarde are shut down.
  The public is asked to avoid the area.
  
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• iOS 18 released: What iPhone models can't get the newest update?

  16-09-2024 23:10 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It's mid-September which, as history shows, means another major iOS update has become available to Apple users.Apple previewed Monday's expansive iOS 18 update during its World Wide Developers Conference in June. In addition to AI-powered features and changes to text messaging, Apple says the update will bring more customization options to the iPhone, expanding on features iPhone users saw last year with iOS 17. New iPhone 16 will have 2 more buttons: Here’s what the
  
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• South Texas mayor, Mexican officials sign agreement for McAllen trade corridor

  16-09-2024 23:07 via krqe.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The mayor of McAllen has signed an agreement with the governor of the border state of San Luis Potosí for Mexican commercial truck traffic to use the Anzalduas International Bridge through McAllen once it is expanded in 2025.Border Report Live: Why the US sends security forces into Mexico
  The memorandum of understanding was signed Sunday by McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos and San Luis Potosí Gov. Ricardo Gallardo Cardona in the central Mexican stat
  
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• New Mexico State Police: 3-year-old hit by vehicle, dies

  16-09-2024 22:43 via krqe.com
  
  SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police reported a boy died while camping with his family. It happened on Saturday around 5 p.m.According to NMSP, dogs belonging to the group ran onto New Mexico Road 63. A vehicle heading north stopped for the dogs and drove away when they were taken off the road. Albuquerque man sentenced for role in shooting of a womanHowever, a 3-year-old boy had been standing by the vehicle, and the driver claimed they didn't see the child before
  
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• APS's 'Paper' tutoring program enters second year

  16-09-2024 22:36 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public School (APS) students from third grade up in need of some extra help now have access to a tutor available 24 hours, seven days a week. The Paper tutoring program is in its second year and is a partnership between APS and the Paper Company, who have tutors for more than 200 subjects. Sheriff’s Office: Threats against Albuquerque public schools ‘not credible’The tutors provide one-on-one live chat sessions. Students can als
  
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• 'Right thing to do': Man sacrifices truck to save unconscious driver on highway

  16-09-2024 22:32 via krqe.com
  
  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — A good Samaritan rescued a woman by stopping her out-of-control vehicle in a suburb of Denver on Friday, Sept. 6.The commute turned into a scary situation for drivers on westbound 6th Avenue in Lakewood, where Ryan Myrick stepped in to help resolve the situation.
  “Just after Sheridan, I saw a vehicle that swerved in front of me," Myrick told Nexstar's KDVR. "They swerved all the way over and hit the median, the dividing median. Then bounced up and over and th
  
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• New Mexico Halloween and fall events for 2024

  16-09-2024 22:10 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The air's getting colder and the hankering for something spooky is growing. Here's a partial list of Halloween and fall events as well as haunted houses.McCall's Pumpkin Patch/Haunted FarmThe Moriarty staple kicks off its fall festivities on the first weekend of October, with tickets available now for their daytime and nighttime attractions. Children two and under do not need a ticket to the pumpkin patch.Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest 2024This event promises three
  
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• Sights and sounds of the 2024 New Mexico State Fair

  16-09-2024 21:27 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico State Fair brings some of the best food, animals, and all-around entertainment to the Duke City from throughout the Land of Enchantment. If you didn't get a chance to go to the 2024 State Fair, here is a look into this year's festivities: 114 participants ride down Central Ave for 2024 New Mexico State Fair Parade PHOTOS: Guide to hidden gems of the New Mexico State Fair Speakeasy to debut at the 2024 New Mexico State Fair
  
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• Lubbock massage parlor bust: Suspects now facing 15 federal charges

  16-09-2024 21:07 via krqe.com
  
  LUBBOCK, Texas -- Shaoping Wen, 64, and Xu Wang, 41, a mother and son duo who ran massage parlors in Lubbock and Eastern New Mexico that were caught offering sexual services, are now facing new federal charges.Wen and Wang were initially only charged with conspiracy to use interstate travel in aid of racketeering enterprises. They are now facing 15 charges, including money laundering and use of interstate travel to engage in prostitution.
  EverythingLubbock.com previously reported there were a to
  
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