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Otero County extended ICE contract before it took effect this week.
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Native American youth make up 15% of the total child population in New Mexico, and they often face more challenges around things like economic wellbeing. A new report called “Being a Good Relative” highlights how these can impact academic achievement, while also why more holistic approaches can help Native students succeed. The study was created by One Generation in partnership with Albuquerque Public Schools. KUNM spoke with Tracie Benally, who is Diné and director of community insights with One Generation.
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US Forest Service, Gila National Forest
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YMCA of Fort Worth
For New Mexico youth, having a trusted adult mentor, like a Big Brother or Big Sister, can lead to better outcomes, like staying away from drugs and alcohol and pursuing higher education. But as mentorship programs face volunteer shortages, some young people are being left without the support they need.
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An online forum will present findings from a new study on the Middle Rio Grande Valley's long-term water outlook. -
Investigators in New Mexico are trying to identify a mysterious substance that may have contributed to the deaths of three people. The exposure also led to more than a dozen first responders to be briefly quarantined.
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