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It’s hot out there folks. The thermometer outside our Nob Hill office hit 100 this afternoon in the shade and there’s no rain relief in sight. Better to stay indoors in the A/C and catch up on your reading…

This week, The Paper‘s print edition has a great cover previewing a DC Allen piece in the new Route 66 show at 516 Arts. As you’ll see, this isn’t your normal homage to the Mother Road type of show. Sara Atencio-Gonzales gives you a sneak peek in print and online for lucky email subscribers.

Meanwhile:

The controversial environmental permits sought by the Project Jupiter data center in Doรฑa Ana County will get a public hearing. Details are slim but it’ll be a target for opponents to rally opposition.

New Mexico Republicans want to governor to call a special session to repeal the state’s income tax. That has zero chance of happening, but it previews a bigger agenda they want to push as Gregg Hull fights for money and messaging.

Make your plans for free movies in the park and free groceries for seniors in need. Details on both below.

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By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – As Route 66 approaches its centennial, a new exhibition at 516 ARTS invites audiences to look beyond the familiar myths of the Mother Road […]

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By Sara Atencio-Gonzales, The Paper. – The New Mexico Lady Bullsnakes have quickly become one of the top stories in women’s semi-professional basketball in the Southwest.  While the program may […]

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This story was originally published by Source NM By Joshua Bowling, Source NM The New Mexico Environment Department will hold a public hearing on the pending air quality permit application for Project Jupiter, the controversial Oracle and OpenAI data center under construction in Doña Ana County, following high public interest and complaints that residents’ names […]

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By Jesse Jones, The Paper. — New Mexicans watching their wallets as gas prices go on a roller coaster ride this summer could get a big break if three House Republican leaders get their way. New Mexico House GOP leaders, including Minority Floor Leader Gail Armstrong, R-Magdalena; Minority Whip Alan Martinez, R-Rio Rancho; and Caucus […]

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What else we’re reading…

Headlines making news across New Mexico, all in one email.

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Doรฑa Ana Community College’s annual golf tournament funded 10 scholarships worth $1,000 each and provided additional support for the campus food pantry.
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Las Cruces’ annual Great Pumpkin Candy Drop returns Oct. 25 to Maag Field, with free candy, games, music and goody bags for children ages 1 to 4.
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New Mexico animal health officials confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County and expanded surveillance and animal movement precautions.
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A Doรฑa Ana County jury convicted Eddie Joe Valdez of attempted first-degree murder and evidence tampering in a 2024 shooting near Peter Hurd Road.
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Research by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis showed the number of wells likely to become orphans is growing faster than the state can plug and remediate its existing inventory.
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The Native American Rights Fund report used federal data from the past three general elections to show rejected voter registration applications increased by an average of 200% in counties where Native Americans make up at least a quarter of the population.
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Ramos was released from custody during a news conference outside the county jail Saturday, with the crowd erupting in cheers.
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The jury found over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law and it is now up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay, with attorneys representing the state asking for the maximum $5,000 penalty per violation.
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On this weekโ€™s episode of New Mexico Gameday, Devin J. Martin bring you high school highlights from across the metro.

The post NM Gameday: Oct. 16 appeared first on KOB 4.

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New body camera video shows officers searching for a 13-year-old boy after police say he shot teacher Kelly Matthews at Highland Middle School.

The post Hobbs police release bodycam video from middle school shooting appeared first on KOB 4.

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Skate-O-Mania could close as soon as November because its owner says he cannot secure insurance, putting the 47-year-old Albuquerque skating rink at risk.

The post Albuquerqueโ€™s Skate-O-Mania may close in November over insurance costs appeared first on KOB 4.

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Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., joined KOB to discuss her time in congress and issues surrounding New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission as she fights to keep her seat in Washington.

The post Special Interview: Democrat Melanie Stansbury on her bid for re-election to congress appeared first on KOB 4.



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Jesse Jones is a reporter covering local government and news for The Paper. through a local journalism fellowship from NM Reports. He is a graduate of UNM.