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How a Retired Professor Honored His Late Wife Through a Reading Fund

Retired University of New Mexico professor Richard Van Dongen donated $100,000 to the APS Education Foundation to create a library book fund honoring his late wife, Albuquerque Public Schools said in a news release.

Wolf in Wolf’s Clothing? New Mexico Accuses Kalshi of Disguising Sports Betting as Finance

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of disguising unregulated sports betting as financial trading, Source NM reports.

Pristine Waters or Nuclear Fuel? Canadian Firm’s Uranium Drill Plan Ignites Firestorm in New Mexico’s Sacred Chama Watershed

A Vancouver-based company's plan to drill for uranium in the Chama Basin has drawn swift opposition from New Mexico lawmakers, local leaders and Ghost Ranch, KOAT reports.

Albuquerque Is Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 by 2030 — Here’s How It Could Reshape Paychecks, Families, and Local Businesses

The Albuquerque City Council approved a gradual increase in the city's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2030 after a bitter debate that included the removal of two audience members, KOB 4 reports.

What to Know About Sister Blandina Segale, the Nun Who Tamed the Wild West

Known as the “Fastest Nun in the West,” Sister Blandina Segale built schools, confronted lynch mobs and befriended Billy the Kid. Now, the Vatican has moved her one step closer to sainthood, renewing interest in one of the most remarkable figures in Southwestern history.

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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.