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For the second year, almost half of New Mexico residents — 42% — are living below what United Way calls their survival budget. The second annual ALICE report was just released, highlighting the group of people who make too much money for assistance, but not enough to pay for everything they need every month.

In response to years of concerns raised by residents along the Lead and Coal corridor in Albuquerque, the city ordered an independent audit of its safety. The auditors identified a number of high-priority problems along the one-way streets, and made recommendations to the city.

The feds released a report on the most dangerous intersection in central New Mexico for pedestrians. It links improvements there to the controversial…

Around the country, pedestrian deaths are most common in low-income areas. And New Mexico has had the highest average rate of pedestrian deaths in the…