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Delayed Care, Physician Burnout: Nearly All New Mexico Counties Face Health Care Worker Shortages

Thirty-two of New Mexico's 33 counties are health professional shortage areas, delaying care and worsening physician burnout, Straight Arrow News reports.

Land and Labor: The Nakayama Family’s Legacy in Southern New Mexico Agriculture

New Mexico State University opened an exhibit on the Nakayama family, Japanese American farmers who helped shape southern New Mexico agriculture, the university said in a news release.

One “Yes” Helped UNM Alumna Michelle Dearholt Become CEO

University of New Mexico alumna Michelle Dearholt says saying "yes" to a role outside her expertise helped her become CEO of Nusenda Credit Union, the university said in a news release.

Governor Signs Several Health Care Bills Into Law: Medical Malpractice Reform, Two Others

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a package of health care bills, including medical malpractice reform, into law, Source NM reports.

Mystery Ad Campaign Backs Data Center Project. And Why No One’s Owning Up to It.

Mailers and online ads promoting the Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico have raised transparency concerns because the group behind them has not disclosed its funding, Source NM 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.