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New Mexico Launches New Crackdown on Orphaned Oil Wells With Over 1,600 Remain Awaiting Cleanup

New Mexico has created an Orphan Well Bureau to speed up plugging abandoned oil and gas wells, with more than 1,600 still awaiting action, the Midland Reporter-Telegram reports.

New Mexico Tech Astronomers Help NASA Track City-Killer Asteroids

Two New Mexico Tech astronomers helped NASA size up asteroid 2024 YR4, whose chance of hitting Earth briefly reached 3.1% before more observations ruled out a 2032 impact, New Mexico Tech says.

New Mexico is Giving Away Free Portable Cribs. Here’s How to Get One

This Safe Sleep Awareness Month, the New Mexico Department of Health is highlighting the importance of safe sleep for babies and offering free portable cribs to support families in need. Here’s what you need to know about the initiative and the campaign’s safe sleep recommendations

New Mexico Researchers are Studying Native Bees as Drought and Rising Heat Temperatures Threaten Pollinators

Many of New Mexico's native bees are so poorly studied that scientists can't tell how drought and heat are affecting them, NMSU researchers told the Las Cruces Bulletin.

Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

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18-Year-Old Student Arrested Over Gallup High School Shooting Threat

KOAT reported that Gallup police have taken student Daniel Herrera into custody over alleged threats to commit a school shooting.

Respiratory Illness Season Is Here: New Mexico Sees Spike In Flu Cases

Based on a report by KOAT, New Mexico health officials said rising flu activity signals the start of the respiratory illness season in the state.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor-Elect Deb Haaland Hold Transition Talks

KOB 4, in a news report, said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Gov.-elect Deb Haaland discussed a “smooth transition of power” on Friday.

Need Free Dental Services? Head to Tingley Coliseum on November 7 for New Mexico Mission of Mercy’s Dental Clinic

The free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will continue tomorrow, offering various dental services to patients, KOB 4 reports.

NMDOT: NM 309 at River Bridge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Safety Concerns

According to KOB 4, the New Mexico Department of Transportation implemented the road closure on State Road 309 at the river bridge as a precautionary measure while crews examine the area.