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Protests Erupt as Albuquerque Wildlife Feared Buried Alive During Basin Cleanup

A decontamination effort at a west Albuquerque retention basin has sparked protests from wildlife advocates, KOAT reports.

New Mexico Lawmakers Seek Parental Consent for Amira AI Amid Concerns Over Recording Students’ Voices and Collecting Data

More than 30 New Mexico lawmakers want the Public Education Department to require parental consent for schools' use of Amira AI, KOB 4 reports.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary, Hundreds of People Visit

Hundreds of people celebrated the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's 50th anniversary, KOB 4 reports.

Albuquerque Launches Three Water Projects to Triple Its Billion-Gallon Supply as Rio Grande Drought Threatens Future Reserves

Albuquerque is launching three new water projects, including two new aquifer storage sites officials say will triple the city's 1 billion-gallon supply, KOB 4 reports.

Lawmakers Weigh 6% Wholesale Alcohol Tax as New Mexico’s Alcohol Death Rate Stays High

New Mexico lawmakers are taking another shot at overhauling the state's alcohol taxes with a 6% tax collected at the wholesale level, KRQE 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.