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US approves fifth SpaceX rocket launch site located in California

Mon, 01 May 2023 15:59:56 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Space Force has announced that the fifth US launch site for Elon Musk's SpaceX has received approval, with the company leasing a rocket launch complex at a military base in California.

SpaceX has two other launch sites in Florida, as well as its private Starbase site in south Texas.

Under the lease, SpaceX will launch its workhorse Falcon rockets from Space Launch Complex-6 at Vand

Biden to unveil new efforts to protect South Korea from nukes

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:40:05 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C.: In a bid to enlarge its influence in a jittery Asia, the US will propose increasing their nuclear deterrences on North Korea during this week's White House meetings with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

President Joe Biden will propose new nuclear deterrence efforts, along with a cyber security initiative, economic investments and an educational partnership with South Korea.

This wil

As murders increase in St. Louis, state weighs taking back oversight

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:41:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Missouri: As the murder rate rises in St. Louis, the state legislature is moving towards taking over the city's police force.

St. Louis only regained control over its police force ten years ago, having been taken over by the state during the US Civil War in the 1860s.

However, observers are doubtful whether the state can gain control over the violence that plagues St. Louis.

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Rockies place RHP Noah Davis (elbow) on injured list

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:19:06 GMT

The Colorado Rockies placed right-hander Noah Davis on the 15-day injured list Sunday with elbow inflammation. Davis, 26, is 0-1 with a 6.17 ERA in three starts this season. He gave up seven runs on seven hits in two innings in Saturday's 11-4 loss to the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The Rockies recalled right-hander Nick Mears from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace Davis on the 26-man roster. Mears, 26, is 1-1 with o

Dust to Dust New Mexicans Fight to Save Old Adobe Churches

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 06:05:13 GMT

CORDOVA, New Mexico - Ever since missionaries started building churches out of mud 400 years ago in what was the isolated frontier of the Spanish empire, tiny mountain communities like Cordova relied on their own resources to keep the faith going.

Thousands of miles from religious and lay seats of power, everything from priests to sculptors to paint pigments was hard to come by. Villagers instituted lay church ca

US drops deadline for nuclear arms upgrade

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:30:30 GMT

Los Alamos lab no longer has a set date for meeting its plutonium manufacturing target

The government agency responsible for the US nuclear stockpile has dropped a previous deadline for ramping up production of a key atomic weapons part at Los Alamos National Laboratory, lending credence to concerns about delays and c

Monday Media Round-Up: Media Reacts To Seahawks 2023 Draft Class

Tue, 02 May 2023 10:50:05 GMT

National and local media grade the Seahawks’ 2023 Draft Class.Maliik Obee

Good afternoon, 12s. Here's a look at what's out there today - Monday, May 1- about your Seattle Seahawks.

National and local media grade the Seahawks' 2023 Draft Class

The Seahawks selected 10 players in the 2023 draft, a class that has earned plenty of early praise for the front office. Experts from ar

Seahawks Select S Jerrick Reed II With 198th Overall Pick

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 10:50:18 GMT

Seattle takes New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft.John Boyle

The Seahawks added to their secondary with their sixth-round pick, selecting New Mexico safety Jerrick Reed II.

At 5-foot-9, 196 pounds, Reed is considered undersized for his position, but enjoyed a highly productive college career, and said he's coming to the NFL looking to prove people wrong who doubt him be

Steelers select Nick Herbig in the fourth round

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:30:09 GMT

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The Steelers selected Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the 132nd pick overall.

Herbig is the y

Number of active U.S. drilling rigs up this week

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 04:44:01 GMT

HOUSTON, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The number of active drilling rigs in the United States rose to 755 this week, up by two from the previous week and 57 from a year ago, according to the weekly data released Friday by Houston-based oil field services company Baker Hughes.

These active drilling rigs included 591 oil rigs operating in the U.S. oil fields and three miscellaneous rigs, both unchanged from the previous w

Tony nominations expected on Tuesday

Tue, 02 May 2023 08:07:11 GMT

Tony Award nominations are expected to be announced Tuesday.

Serena Williams Announces She's Pregnant at the 2023 Met Gala

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:18 GMT

Williams showed off her baby bump in a dramatic Gucci gown while Kloss shared her pregnancy earlier in the night in an interview.

Gun incident at Santa Fe charter school

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:17 GMT

The recovered gun did not have a serial number or manufacturer identification.

Police activity at Smith's in Edgewood

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:17 GMT

A bomb squad with the Albuquerque Police Department is assisting Edgewood police.

Met Gala- Vintage, Jared Leto as Choupette, Kim Kardashian in pearls

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:16 GMT

Karl Lagerfeld was the honoree at the A-list gala with many in the crowd of about 400 dressed in vintage looks from the fashion houses where he worked during a career of more than 60 years.

WATCH- Teens swap out limo and ride in WWII tank to prom

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:16 GMT

More than two months ago, Sherman Bynum and his friends decided they wanted to go to their Camas, Wash. prom in a World War II tank.

Video Vault- Joe Diaz takes first skydiving lesson in 1981

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:15 GMT

KOAT chief meteorologist Joe Diaz was ready for his next step... out of the plane to skydive.

Iowa toddler who went viral on TikTok gets his own toy mower

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:15 GMT

The spinning, giggling video has been viewed more than 3 million times. And now 2-year-old Maxus has his own toy mower.

Virtual run raises awareness for MMIP families throughout the country

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:13 GMT

The organizer said anyone could get involved.Maybe walk, run. We always say any type of movement like swimming or hiking or biking, whatever, any miles, any time between like May 4th, through the seventh, Verna Nez Begay Volker said.

Shocking video shows car plow through decades-old small business

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:13 GMT

This is home for me. This city is where I want to work, so I will fight for it. Someone from out of state is not going to bother fighting for this," said Rayner

Gov. Kevin Stitt signs gender-affirming care ban for kids

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:13 GMT

Oklahoma joins at least 15 other states with laws banning such care, as conservatives across the country have targeted transgender rights.

First Republic Bank seized, sold in fire sale to JPMorgan

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:13 GMT

It's the third midsize bank to fail in less than two months and the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.

Looming writers' strike could shut down production of many TV shows

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:13 GMT

It marks the first walkout in 15 years by the Writers Guild of America members. The last strike by this union, in 2007, went on for 100 days. The start of many shows' new seasons could be pushed back.

FDIC calls to boost deposit insurance for business accounts

Tue, 02 May 2023 07:03:09 GMT

Individuals can easily get more coverage by opening additional accounts at different banks. But that's much more complicated for businesses, according to the FDIC.

Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud and Submitting False Documents

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:47:28 GMT

Rick Benavidez of Albuquerque pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and to submitting fraudulent returns, statements, or other documents to the IRS.

Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting a Federal Officer

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:47:21 GMT

Derick Martin Garcia Pacheco of Albuquerque pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of assault on a federal officer.

Zuni Man Charged with Assault and Firearms Offenses

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:40:52 GMT

Ian Channing Lasiloo of Zuni has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, and other related offenses.

President of New Mexico Tech stepping down

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:36:40 GMT

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) The New Mexico Tech Board of Regents accepted the immediate resignation of President Dr. Stephen G. Wells. According to a statement released by the regents, Dr. Wells. is stepping down due to health issues. Dr. Wells served as the 17th president of the institution. He spent almost seven years as president of [...]

Will Albuquerque voters approve $12.5 million in affordable housing?

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:36:27 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.(KRQE) Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller recently signed off on the city's latest proposed General Obligation bond package. The package includes $12.5 million for housing and millions for street and infrastructure projects. Keller has prioritized expanding affordable housing for unhoused and low-income families. Earlier this year, he asked lawmakers for $50 million to boost housing. [...]

When's the best time to see the sunset in Albuquerque?

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:36:12 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) You can't beat a New Mexico sunrise or sunset. Now that May is here, it's a good time to take advantage of the amazing weather and snap some unforgettable shots of what the New Mexico sun does best. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's website, sunrise will hit Albuquerque around [...]

PHOTOS- Albuquerque home listed for $4.4M 'situated to soak in mountain views'

Mon, 01 May 2023 23:36:12 GMT

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) A 10,244-square-foot home is currently listed in northeast Albuquerque for $4.4 million. The house sits on 2.13 acres and is "perfectly situated to soak in the mountain views." Complete with five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the home is plenty spacious for a family. Noticeable highlights of the listing include a sauna in [...]