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Environmental Air Quality on Funding, Monitoring & Health Outcomes

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board approved the Environment Department’s proposal to raise air quality fees. This marks the first increase since 2009. The new...

Atty. Gen. Torrez Files Lawsuit Against CYFD Over Its Anomalies

Attorney General Raúl Torrez has sued the Children, Youth and Families Department after a yearlong investigation into child deaths and agency failures, KOAT reports.

BLM May Shrink Chaco Drilling Buffer — But Tribes and Lawmakers Say the Review is Being Rushed. What’s at Stake?

The Bureau of Land Management opened a review that could shrink or eliminate the 10-mile drilling buffer around Chaco Culture National Historical Park, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Summit Attendees Discuss Higher Education Policies in New Mexico

More than 300 educators and policy professionals met at NMSU for the third annual Higher Education Technical Summit, the New Mexico Higher Education Department said in a news release.

Why New Mexico Is Losing People — and What the Data Reveals

Census data shows most New Mexico counties losing residents, driven by outmigration and natural decrease, raising concerns for the state’s future.

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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.