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Former New Mexico school worker sentenced in iPod-stealing scheme

New Mexico’s U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake recently sentenced former New Mexico school district employee Kristy Stock on grand theft charges after stealing iPods intended for children and reselling them for profit.


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'All the help she can get': Farmington grandmother struggles to raise funds in wake of family death, house fire

A Farmington-area family dealing with a string of tragedies, including the death of the family patriarch shortly before his sister lost her home "in a horrible house fire," has raised only a portion of its GoFundMe goal.



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Significant bump in New Mexico organ donations in 2021 'shows a lot about our community'

The gift of life was plentiful across New Mexico in 2021, with a record number of organ donations occurring in the state during the year, saving a number of lives in the process.


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Farmington Mennonite woman's murderer sentenced to life in prison

The man who was found guilty of​ murdering Mennonite woman from Farmington was sentenced to life in prison last week.



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New Mexico Attorney General warns residents to 'remain cautious' of potential COVID-19 test scams

As the nation attempts to get the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the New Mexico Attorney General is warning residents of scams relating to the COVID-19 testing process.


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New Mexico hospitals stock 'about one day's worth of blood on the shelves'

There is a saying that it's only when you give of yourself that you truly give. Well, New Mexico is calling upon its citizens to give of themselves — literally.



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New Mexico Legal Aid sounds alarm over predatory tax preparers

Tax season is fast approaching, and it is important for taxpayers to be on the watch for unqualified tax preparers.


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Hospital CEO's plea: 'Mild symptoms' no reason to go to ER as COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in New Mexico

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 are on the rise as the omicron variant continues to surge throughout New Mexico.



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'Who's got the slingshot?': Socorro woman again arrested for contributing to delinquency of minors

Danelda Silva, 23, was arrested for a second time accused of contributing to the delinquency of minors, according to a KRQE report.


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Website makes it 'very easy' for New Mexicans to claim more than $300 million in unclaimed property

The State of New Mexico is sitting on about $239 million in unclaimed property and would like to dole it out to whomever it belongs to.


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Trapped Sandia Peak tram rider recalls fellow passengers as 'jokesters'

One of the 21 passengers who spent 15 hours in freezing temperatures on Albuquerque's Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway on New Year’s Eve didn't take away only bad memories from the experience.



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Amid rising catalytic converter thefts at UNM, school offers tips on how to thwart the thieves

Thieves are stealing auto parts at the University of New Mexico, and they're doing it in broad daylight, police say.


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'Leaving their electronics behind': Albuquerque program that mentors native youths through outdoor programs receives $75,000 grant

A program devoted to empowering Native American youth has been awarded a grant from The Hearst Foundation in New Mexico.


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Allie Sikorski of Albuquerque wins Pay It 4ward for award for ‘wonderful dog rescue, cats too’

An Albuquerque woman who started her own foster care animal rescue won $400 in KOB-TV’s Pay It 4ward program that recognizes people who make New Mexico better.


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Boxes may be 'higher security,' but Albuquerque Postal Service warns of mail 'fishing' attempts

The City of Albuquerque Postal Service is warning residents this week to be wary of mailboxes when dropping off their letters, cards and packages.