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New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images

New Mexico officials are pushing to tighten laws amid the increasing use of artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of children, KOAT reports.

Public Sector Drives New Mexico Job Growth, Unemployment Inches Up

New Mexico's labor market showed mixed signals in December 2025, with job growth driven by the public sector while unemployment ticked up, the Los Alamos Daily Post reports.

Sunspot Solar Observatory Closed After Mercury Spill, Reviving Memories of 2018 Shutdown

The Sunspot Solar Observatory in Otero County closed after liquid mercury was found on the platform of its main telescope, the Albuquerque Journal reports.

A Fresh Take on a Local Greek Coffee Shop and Market

If you’re looking for a local, fresh, and healthy coffee shop to try in Albuquerque, Meraki Coffee and Market exceeds expectations.  The name Meraki, according...

As the Program Returns, Reserve Budget Eyed to Prevent Adult Education Hold Off at Kilgore College

Kilgore College sought community donations to build a reserve fund so its Adult Education and Literacy Program would not shut down again after federal funding cuts paused it in August, KLTV 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.