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The man injured when Albuquerque’s Chief of Police ran a red light and crashed into his classic mustang is suing the city. Todd Perchert suffered a broken collarbone, broken shoulder, eight broken ribs, and a collapsed lung among other injuries when Harold Medina struck the driver’s side of Perchert’s 1966 Ford Mustang on February 17.
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Many New Mexicans have relied on a federal program for affordable internet access for the past few years. That money is likely about to dry up.
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Nina Martin, reporter and editor with the Center for Investigative Reporting, discusses her reporting on the merger between Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center and Christus Health for the Reveal podcast, and how it created limits on reproductive and other care.
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New contraceptive pill available without prescription will be free for the one-third of New Mexicans who are covered by Medicaid
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James Beard Foundation recognizes greatness in the culinary world. This year six New Mexico chefs are semifinalists in the “Best of the Southwest” category and another four local establishments are semifinalists in national categories like “best new restaurant,” “outstanding bakery,” and “outstanding bar.” The winners will be announced April 3rd.
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Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has proposed a bill that could close gaps in bilingual education by getting more literacy coaches on the ground in schools.
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This summer, people will gather in Santa Fe to celebrate the burning of a giant effigy named Zozobra – a tradition held close to the hearts of Norteños for almost a century.
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WED: Downwinders call on public to pressure congress on RECA, Peña facing new federal charges + MoreAn effort to extend and expand compensation to people exposed to radiation from federal nuclear testing and uranium mining was not included in the $1.2 trillion funding package signed by President Joe Biden this week.
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