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Fireworks on Fourth of July can cause stress for pets, Albuquerque officials advise precautions
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (252+ words) Albuquerque Animal Welfare offers free microchipping and pet tags As Fourth of July fireworks light up the sky, Albuquerque Animal Welfare is urging pet owners to take steps to keep their animals safe and calm during the celebrations. Signs of…...
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized with 'heart and breathing issues"
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (177+ words) Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized for "heart and breathing issues," his representative confirmed to multiple outlets. He was "recuperating and resting at Bellevue Hospital" in New York as of July 1, his representative, Juda Engelmayer, told the Los…...
Deadly crash involving pedestrian in southwest Albuquerque
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (87+ words) Coors Blvd is closed north of Arenal due to a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Part of Coors Boulevard in southwest Albuquerque is closed due to a deadly crash involving a pedestrian and vehicle. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said…...
Bernalillo County approves Islamic center to move forward
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (103+ words) A proposed mosque in Albuquerque's North Valley can now move forward. The reasoning for the new mosque was to build more community and accommodate more people. Community members have expressed concerns on the need for it due to traffic and…...
New Mexico braces for busy Fourth of July travel rush by air and road
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (382+ words) The Albuquerque Sunport and New Mexico's roadways are gearing up for one of the busiest Fourth of July travel periods in recent memory, with millions expected to travel across the region. The Transportation Security Administration projects 248, 000 passengers will pass through…...
Irish cyclist completes Route 66 journey with pending world record
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (474+ words) Joe Barr rode over 2, 400 miles along Route 66 in 10 days Irish ultra-cyclist Joe Barr has completed a 2, 400-mile journey along Route 66 in 10 days, six hours, and 27 minutes, with the time submitted for Guinness World Record ratification. "It's been the journey of…...
Summertime heat & dry for most
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (96+ words) KOAT Hotter temperatures will be the trend into the holiday weekend Rain chances will be sparse and relegated to southeastern New Mexico Elsewhere, expect a dry sky While breezes look only light to moderate, the extremely dry conditions will lend…...
Bat tests positive for rabies in Corrales
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (116+ words) A bat in Corrales has tested positive for rabies. Health officials say the bat was found on June 29, and all individuals involved have been informed and are receiving proper medical treatment. To protect yourself, officials say not to handle any…...
2 people in police custody after flying banner at top of Empire State Building
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (764+ words) Two people on Wednesday evaded security and climbed to the top of the needle of the Empire State Building, where they unfurled a banner about 1, 450 feet above the sweltering city and appeared to propose before their stunt ended with them…...
Estancia holds no confidence vote for mayor amid ongoing water crisis
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (469+ words) Residents blame management for infrastructure shortfalls as an audit delays well construction The town of Estancia is voting "no confidence" in its current mayor as the community continues to deal with a water crisis. Some residents say this water emergency…...