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  Trump orders 1st US nuclear weapons tests in over 3 decades
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the military to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 33 years. Trump made the surprise announcement while he was aboard his Marine One helicopter flying to meet Xi for a...
 
    
  Who are the ex-high school stars from City of Chicago area competing on Saturday, Nov. 1?
These former City of Chicago high school stars set for games on Saturday, Nov. 1. Aaron Champion Rhodes Lynx Freshman Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Hometown: Chicago Next Game: vs. Maryville Scots, Saturday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m. Aaron Warren...
 
    
  Recent Hacks Expose Public Defenders’ Cyber Vulnerabilities
(TNS) — Recent cyberattacks on public defenders’ offices in multiple Western U.S. states have spotlighted the technological vulnerabilities of an often overlooked but critical part of the U.S. judicial system. Public defenders, who represent...
 
    
  10 Unassuming Restaurants in New Mexico To Add to Your Dining Bucket List
There’s no limit to the number of restaurants you can add to your New Mexico dining bucket list. That's a good thing because the Land of Enchantment could just as well be called the Land of Scrumptious. We have so many great eateries that it would...
Company no longer seeking to store nuclear waste in New Mexico
A company that has for years sought to store nuclear waste in New Mexico announced this week that it was withdrawing that plan, citing an “untenable path forward for used fuel storage in New Mexico,” according to a spokesperson. Florida-based...
 
    
  RideCo partners with NYCT, city of Albuquerque to support paratransit, on-demand transit services
RideCo is partnering with New York City Transit (NYCT)and the city of Albuquerque, N.M., to support paratransit and on-demand transit services with its software. RideCo partners with NYCT’s Access-A-Ride RideCo is partnering with NYCT’s...
 
    
  El Pasoans brace for SNAP benefits halt as food bank lines grow amid shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — As the government shutdown continues, millions of Americans are on the brink of losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as food stamps. This looming crisis is causing anxiety among...
New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Continues Streak Of Historic Revenue … Bringing In Nearly $2.6 Billion In FY 2025
Stephanie Garcia Richard Commissioner of Public Lands State Land Office News: Saves taxpayers around $3,000 a year SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO), led by Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, continues its streak of historic...
New Tech Trades Programs At Northern New Mexico College: Carpentry, Welding, HVAC
Courtesy/Carpenters Local 1319 Courtesy/Carpenters Local 1319 NNMC News: Northern New Mexico College Technical Trades is excited to announce three new programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-paying, in-demand industries. HVAC...
New Mexico Advances PFAS Protection Rules for 2026
New Mexico Pushes Forward on PFAS Rules New Mexico is moving closer to enforcing its PFAS Protection Act. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has asked the Environmental Improvement Board to approve new rules that will start in July 2026....
 
    
  Resetting the coaching carousel: What we’re hearing about Franklin, Kiffin, LSU and more
The defining trait of this coaching cycle in college football isn't scope but speed. Yes, the number of open jobs in the FBS seems to grow by the weekend, with LSU being the latest -- and biggest -- to drop. We've seen early-season and midseason...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 8:06 a.m. EDT
Following meteoric success — and some criticism — 'Nobody Wants This' evolves in Season 2 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix's “Nobody Wants This” became a surprise hit last year, topping charts and drawing millions of viewers. The romantic comedy follows...
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 7:27 a.m. EDT
Movie Review: Jeremy Allen White is a tortured Boss in 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' The first authorized biopic of Bruce Springsteen's life, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” delves into the making of his 1982 album “Nebraska.”...
 
    
  New Mexico offers up to $80,000 in loan forgiveness for veterinarians
(Photo by Cristian Rojas via Pexels.) Like several other High Plains states, New Mexico is jumping on the bandwagon to incentivize rural veterinarians to practice in the state. The New Mexico Veterinary Loan Repayment Program was signed into law...
 
    
  Sound Through Scholarship: Sixth Annual Grateful Dead Studies Conference Set for Albuquerque
When the Grateful Dead assembled at Magoo’s Pizza Parlor in May 1965 under the name The Warlocks, few could have predicted that their origins would take them to sold-out stadiums, let alone endure after the passing of core members. And yet, 60...
New Mexico Ranks High In Manufacturing Growth: 6th In Employment, 5th In Wages
EDD News: SANTA FE — In celebration of Manufacturing Week, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces continued strong national rankings in employment and wage growth within the manufacturing sector. EDD economists have...
 
    
  Holtec International drops nuclear waste storage plan in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A private energy company is abandoning a proposal to store nuclear waste at a site in southeastern New Mexico. Holtec International described an “untenable path forward for used fuel storage in New Mexico” as it walked away...
Op-Ed: New Mexico Is Leading The Way On Childcare – Now We Must Deliver
By JACOB VIGIL Chief Legislative Officer NM Voices for Children New Mexico has been on a mission to recognize early childhood education and care for what it is a public good that is essential to families, communities, and our economy. In 2022, New...
 
    
  Ranked: America’s Most Expensive Drugs
Mapped: Where U.S. Families are Most Strained by Debt See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...
 
    
  Senate passes bipartisan bill to streamline New Mexico ports of entry
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) -- U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) announced last Friday the passage of the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act, which will speed up the presidential permitting process for all international...