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Green Chile Natural Gas Pipeline for Project Jupiter Wins Federal Nod, But New Mexico Pushback Looms

Federal approval of a gas pipeline for New Mexico’s AI megaproject is colliding with state land regulators and oversight concerns.

New Mexico’s Health Outcomes Worsen Workforce Shortfall, Physician Says

Dr. Richard J. Zane, retired physician, points out that recruiting alone will not solve the problem of healthcare workers in New Mexico. With an obesity rate of almost 70% among adults and illnesses making people seek medical attention, preventive measures and changes in lifestyle are necessary to address the problem.

State Initiative Targets Rural Hospitals and Clinics

The New Mexico Department of Health unveiled plans for a center aimed at enhancing the stability of medical centers located in rural areas. The purpose of the initiative is to assist rural and tribal facilities with overcoming the obstacles associated with finances and lack of staff. The program includes technical support, services sharing, and training of health care workers in order to improve access to care for local residents.

New Wind Farm Could Power 60,000 Homes — and Send $98.9M to Public Schools

A newly approved wind farm in Torrance County could deliver renewable energy to more than 60,000 homes while generating millions of dollars for New Mexico public schools through long-term state land revenues.

Audit Reveals Former Taos School Official Allegedly Funneled $250K in School Contracts to a Company He Owned

A former Taos Municipal Schools facilities director is accused of funneling nearly $250,000 in district contracts to his own fencing company, according to a forensic audit that sparked a sweeping ethics complaint and prompted reforms in district oversight and procurement procedures.

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Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

COMMUNITY FEATURE: Casa Fortaleza: “For a Society Free of Sexual Violence”

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Albuquerque’s Rio Grande is Running Dry – and Its Underground Water Lifeline is Under Pressure

Hotter temperatures, shrinking snowpacks and prolonged drought are forcing cities across the American Southwest to rethink how they use water. In Albuquerque, conservation has become central to protecting the supplies beneath the city.

Father Who Allegedly Admitted to Shooting and Killing His Own Son Arrested by Police in Albuquerque

Police arrested 64-year-old Mark Leib for allegedly shooting and killing his 34-year-old son at their Albuquerque home Sunday night.

Fast-Growing, High-Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree in the U.S.

Forget the college debt mountain. These growing US careers offer strong earning potential without requiring a bachelor's degree — but experience and training matter.