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Against the National Tide of Rising Child Poverty, New Mexico Offers a Different Path—Why You Should Know

State and federal policies lowered New Mexico's child poverty rate by 19 percentage points in 2022–2024, the largest reduction in the nation, even as child poverty rose nationally, the Annie E. Casey Foundation reports.

New Mexico’s Verdict Against Meta Lights a Fuse — Tech Giants Face Widening Calls for Accountability

An Albuquerque law firm is seeking families for possible social media addiction lawsuits after New Mexico's $375 million judgment against Meta, KOAT reports.

New Mexico Loses Thousands of Federal Jobs as Unemployment Climbs to Its Highest Since 2022

New Mexico lost some 2,700 federal jobs over the past year, a workforce reduction linked to cost-cutting under President Donald Trump's administration, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Too Many Hunters, Limited Tags—New Mexico’s Hunting Tag System Takes Heat

Only about one in five of the more than 290,000 applicants for New Mexico big game tags drew one this year, as debate grows over how the tags are divided, KOB 4 reports.

Two Decades On, a Survivor Says It’s ‘Not Too Late’ for Truth About Zorro Ranch Abuse

More than 20 years after she says she was abused at Zorro Ranch, a survivor says it is "not too late" for the truth about those who enabled Jeffrey Epstein, NBC News 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.