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Want to Limit Student Cell Phone Use? Schools Can Apply for $1 Million Grant to Enforce Restrictions

New Mexico schools are tightening student phone rules with the help of a $1 million state grant program to enforce the restrictions during the school day, KOB 4 reports.

Elephant Butte Drops to 1.7 Percent Capacity, Its Lowest Since 1971

Elephant Butte Lake has fallen to 1.7% of its normal capacity, its lowest level since 1971, KOAT reports.

Extreme Heat Kills More Than Hurricanes and Floods Combined — Here’s How to Survive New Mexico’s Scorching Summer

Extreme heat is now the deadliest climate threat, claiming nearly 500,000 lives yearly worldwide. In New Mexico, triple-digit summers are dangerous. Stay safe with these proven survival tips.

State Advances Bid to Become a Quantum Technology Hub

State leaders are pushing to establish New Mexico as a national hub for quantum technology, an effort officials say is growing an industry from scratch, KRQE reports.

Don’t Wait, Vaccinate: Health Officials Urge Parents to Keep Children’s Vaccinations up to Date Before School Starts

New Mexico health officials urged families to update their children's vaccinations before the first day of school to help keep classrooms healthy, KOAT 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.