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• Warm and dry conditions persist

  06-10-2024 01:50 via krqe.com
  
  On Sunday morning, winds will again be light, but will be out of the north-northeast, pushing the balloons into the city. Winds aloft will also be out of the northeast. Temperatures may be a couple degrees cooler Sunday morning. A backdoor cold front moves in Sunday afternoon, and that could bring a slightly breezy east canyon wind into the Metro in the late afternoon and evening hours, which could bring a slight breeze to the evening activities.Winds look like they will stay light each and ever
  
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• Downtown Growers' Winter Markets coming back to Albuquerque

  05-01-2025 00:00 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a five-year hiatus, the Downtown Growers; Market is bringing back its Winter markets. The outdoor market at Robinson Park runs weekly during the warmer months, offering local growers and artisans a place to sell their wares. Owner of Sawmill Market plans to bring food hall to Santa FeUntil now, the market hasn't operated in the winter since before the pandemic. The first of three winter markets at Fusion near First and Lomas happens next Saturday,
  
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• Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire

  04-01-2025 22:08 via krqe.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — A fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas on Friday morning killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birds, authorities said.The 579 animals in the pet shop at Plaza Latina in Northwest Dallas died from smoke inhalation, Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans said in a statement.The flames from the fire never reached the animals. Chickens, hamsters, two dogs, and two cats also died, Evans said.The two-alarm fire took about two hours and as many a
  
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• Carville reflects on failed prediction that Harris would defeat Trump: 'Very depressing'

  04-01-2025 21:50 via krqe.com
  
  Democratic political strategist James Carville, who has been openly critical of the Harris campaign since Democrats' 2024 election losses, reflected on his failed prediction that Vice President Harris would win against President-elect Trump, calling it "very depressing."In an interview Saturday with CNN's Michael Smerconish, Carville was asked about a recent op-ed in The New York Times in which he blamed the economy for the vice president's defeat, leaning heavily on his famous catchphrase: 'It'
  
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• Royal family pays tribute to Prince William, Harry's nanny who lost stepson in New Orleans attack

  04-01-2025 21:46 via krqe.com
  
  Prince William shared his condolences to the family of his former nanny after her stepson was killed in the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans. “Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer,” he wrote on social platform X on behalf of himself and his wife, the Princess of Wales."Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack," he added
  
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• 39,000 John Deere mowers recalled — here's why

  04-01-2025 21:39 via krqe.com
  
  (WHTM) — Kawasaki Motors USA has recalled 39,000 of their John Deere mowers with Kawasaki engines due to fire and burn hazards. To date, Kawasaki has received five reports of fire and 26 reports of melting and/or smoking.Recalled John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mower
  According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), about 39,000 John Deere ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines have been recalled because the voltage regulator inside the mower's engine can fail while
  
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• Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington received the highest US civilian honor

  04-01-2025 20:48 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.
  Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton aroused a standing ovation from the crowd as she received her medal. Clinton was accompanied to the event by her husband former President Bill Clinton, daughter Chelsea Clinton and
  
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• Judge denies Jan. 6 rioter’s bid to attend Trump inauguration

  04-01-2025 18:42 via krqe.com
  
  (The Hill) -- A U.S. District Judge denied a Jan. 6 rioter’s request to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration later this month, citing concerns over the Capitol insurrection which incited hours of chaos and violence in the nation’s capital. Russell Taylor, who is on probation after pleading guilty to obstructing an official proceeding, petitioned the court for permission to travel outside of the Central District of California to attend the ceremony for President-elect Trum
  
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• UNM police investigate Lobo Village mugging

  04-01-2025 18:28 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – UNM police are asking people to avoid Lobo Village until further notice as it's a crime scene currently under investigation. Around 1:00 a.m. Saturday, police were told that a man was threatened with a firearm and had his phone and wallet stolen. Albuquerque police arrest one murder suspect, searching for a secondThe two suspects were described to police as Black men, both about 5'6" talk, wearing black shirts. The suspects were caught on camera fleeing in a
  
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• Filmmaker and husband to Aubrey Plaza, Jeff Baena, dies by suicide: report

  04-01-2025 18:12 via krqe.com
  
  (KTLA) -- Film writer and director Jeff Baena, who is also known for his marriage to Hollywood actress Aubrey Plaza, has died at the age of 47, according to a report.The news was initially reported by TMZ. According to the outlet, Baena was found dead by an assistant at about 10:30 a.m. on Friday at a Los Angeles-area home.In this Monday, June 19, 2017, photo, Aubrey Plaza, right, and Jeff Baena arrive at the premiere of "The Little Hours" at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival in Culver City. (P
  
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• Florida mom makes teen son turn himself in for crime

  04-01-2025 18:09 via krqe.com
  
  OCALA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 15-year-old boy wanted for armed attempted robbery was brought to Florida deputies to be turned in, by his own mother, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.On Dec. 17, deputies said a victim was sitting in his car, parked outside the Qwik King convenience store, located in Ocala. LIST: Top 10 wackiest Florida Man (and Woman) headlines of 2024That's when a teen boy reportedly approached the victim and asked for money.
  When the victim told him no, the teen p
  
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• Paleontologists learn from rare 'Teen Rex' specimen

  04-01-2025 17:14 via krqe.com
  
  DENVER (KDVR) — Details about a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex fossil discovered by three boys in North Dakota are beginning to take shape at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, including its size, age and how its body worked.The T. rex fossil, affectionately named the "Teen Rex" because of its possible age, was discovered in the summer of 2023. Juvenile T. rex fossils are rare, according to the museum, which said there have been only a handful found in the world.
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• New Orleans attacker’s apparent loyalty to Islamic State group highlights persistent threat of lone wolf terrorism

  04-01-2025 17:09 via krqe.com
  
  (THE CONVERSATION) – The deadly Jan. 1, 2025, attack in New Orleans serves as a reminder of the persistent threat to the U.S. from individuals inspired by extremist Islamist groups.While the investigation is still ongoing, some details about the suspect have been released. Authorities say Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. Army veteran, was behind the assault in which a truck was driven into a dense crowd in New Orleans’ French Quarter a few hours after midnight, killing at le
  
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• Days will get longer in January: Which cities will gain the most daylight?

  04-01-2025 17:06 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — The dark days of winter have been upon us for weeks now but that trend will soon be coming to an end, especially in some parts of the country that will gain an hour of daylight in January.
  We have already surpassed the "shortest" day of winter — the day in which we see the fewest daylight hours — in late December. Some places in the U.S. had just six hours of sunlight that day.Thankfully, the days have slowly been getting longer ever since. That trend will only ramp
  
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• Jimmy Carter's state funeral starts Saturday. Here is what to know

  04-01-2025 16:57 via krqe.com
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Six days of funeral observances for former President Jimmy Carter begin Saturday in Georgia, where he died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.The first events reflect Carter’s climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, to decades on the global stage as a humanitarian and advocate for democracy.Here is what to know about the initial ceremonies and what happens next:The start honors Carter's deep roots in rural south GeorgiaT
  
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• Should you set your thermostat to 'emergency heat' when weather is very cold?

  04-01-2025 16:56 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – With frigid temperatures, ice, and snow in the forecast for much of the U.S. this week, heaters practically everywhere are going to be working overtime. If you're not feeling the warmth, HVAC experts say you may need to switch the mode on your thermostat.Many thermostats have a setting called EM heat, emergency heat, or auxiliary heat. You shouldn't normally rely on it to warm your house, but it's useful when the thermostat's regular settings aren't cutting it.In normal co
  
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• IRS reminds taxpayers in 24 disaster area states of 2025 deadlines

  04-01-2025 16:52 via krqe.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – A tax filing extension for residents of two dozen states affected by disasters is coming to an end in 2025, the IRS reminded taxpayers Friday. Those who received a grace period to file their 2023 returns will have to file by early February or May, depending on where they live.Fourteen states, along with two territories, have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file their returns. The deadline applies to all of Louisiana and Vermont, all of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and parts of Ar
  
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• Social Security: When are benefits being sent out in 2025?

  04-01-2025 16:49 via krqe.com
  
   (NewsNation) — As the new year begins, understanding the Social Security payment schedule for 2025 is essential for beneficiaries planning their finances.Here's a look at when you can expect your benefits next year. How the 2025 Social Security COLA compares to recent yearsWhen are Social Security payments disbursed?Social Security benefits are disbursed on Wednesdays, with the specific payment day depending on the recipient's birth date:
  Birth date 1st-10th: Payments on the second W
  
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• Strong winds and increased fire threat to start the weekend

  04-01-2025 14:28 via krqe.com
  
  A storm system passing over to our north will bring high winds through the afternoon to New Mexico. Westerly winds will gust anywhere from 35 to 55 mph. Blowing dust and a high fire danger is possible for the majority of the state. Even warmer temperatures will move in with the winds as well, with a record high temperature possible in Albuquerque. This evening, a cold front will move in from the northwest, beginning a cooling trend that will continue through next week. Breezy, but lighter winds
  
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• Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington will receive the highest US civilian honor

  04-01-2025 13:42 via krqe.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Democratic philanthropist George Soros, and actor-director Denzel Washington will be awarded the nation's highest civilian honor on Saturday in a White House ceremony.President Joe Biden will bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and science.The White House said the recipients have made “exemplary contributions to the prospe
  
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• Lobos win OT thriller vs Nevada

  04-01-2025 09:23 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Pit celebrated 1,000 games on Friday night and UNM head coach Richard Pitino said it was his favorite. Not only did the Lobos win a fourth consecutive game for the first time this season, but the UNM did it by knocking off Nevada 82-81 in overtime at the buzzer.With under 20 seconds remaining and New Mexico trailing by one, the Lobos were able to get Nevada in a trap. That led to an errant pass and a steal by Nelly Jr. Joseph.
  The ball was then placed in
  
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• Record warm Saturday then snow returns next week

  04-01-2025 06:26 via krqe.com
  
  A much more active weather pattern is shaping up for New Mexico. High winds and record high temperatures will return Saturday, but temperatures will be getting much colder stating Sunday with widespread snowfall possible next week.It's been another mild and even warm afternoon for parts of New Mexico Friday, with places like Gallup, Silver City, Santa Fe, and Farmington breaking record high temperatures. A storm system passing over Colorado Saturday with bring high winds in the afternoon to New
  
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• Legislative bill would cut funding for New Mexico public libraries that ban books

  04-01-2025 06:07 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The window has opened for lawmakers to file bills they want to introduce during this year's 60-day legislative session. One bill that is sure to spark debate would stop funding public libraries that ban books. "It is not a culture war bill," said New Mexico House Representative Kathleen Cates. "It is a way that we can protect our libraries."Story continues below
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• New Mexico governor calls on public to demand legislative action on crime

  04-01-2025 06:04 via krqe.com
  
  NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham is once again demanding action from lawmakers to do more to fight crime in the state. This time, she's running ads, hoping it will get the public to also put pressure on them.Story continues below
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• 2 people charged with trafficking minors in Albuquerque

  04-01-2025 05:11 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested Tajahnae Maryann Johnson and Roderick Norseweather who are facing two counts of human trafficking. APD said detectives talked with a 14-year-old girl earlier this week who was seen soliciting sex near Central and Rhode Island. She had been reported missing.Man from Mexico sentenced for shooting at police drone, drug trafficking in Albuquerque, DOJ saysThe 14-year-old told police that she started doing sex work in Se
  
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• Will Santiago looks to start 2025 with a bang in the BKFC

  04-01-2025 04:03 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Will "The Brown Bomber" Santiago is gearing up for one of the biggest fights of his career. The Brown Bomber (2-0-1) hopes to open 2025 with a huge victory over the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship's 2nd ranked Middleweight, Dakota Cochrane (6-2-0), on February 1 in Connecticut."I am excited for this one, this one is a little different than the fights that I have had, this is a ranked opponent. I am a big believer that everything happens when it is suppose
  
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• 'Fastest nun in the West:' Woman who served New Mexico one step closer to sainthood

  04-01-2025 01:30 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman known as the "fastest nun in the West," who served areas of Santa Fe and Albuquerque in the late 1800s, is one step closer to becoming a saint in the Catholic Church. Known for starting the first public schools and building hospitals in the state, News 13 has details on what Sister Blandina Segale's legacy means to New Mexico.Story continues below
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• Former Rio Arriba sheriff who went to prison sues Española Police Department

  04-01-2025 00:58 via krqe.com
  
  RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – He's a former New Mexico Sheriff who served prison time for helping a felon and intimidating a witness. Now more than three years after his conviction, that sheriff is suing the police officers who investigated him claiming those officers violated his rights. Story continues below
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• Windy and warm Saturday, widespread snow possible next week

  04-01-2025 00:54 via krqe.com
  
  A much more active weather pattern is shaping up for New Mexico. High winds and record high temperatures will return Saturday, but temperatures will be getting much colder stating Sunday with widespread snowfall possible next week.
  It's been another mild and even warm afternoon for parts of New Mexico Friday, with places like Gallup, Silver City, Santa Fe, and Farmington breaking record high temperatures. A storm system passing over Colorado Saturday with bring high winds in the afternoon to New
  
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• City of Albuquerque resurrects forgotten city flag with new community initiative

  04-01-2025 00:40 via krqe.com
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It's a relic of Albuquerque history that most people don't even know exists. But now, city government is making a push so that everyone can see Albuquerque's often-forgotten city flag.Story continues below
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