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Oracle Trucks Gas to Power New Mexico Data CentersBusiness — 1dOracle may truck compressed natural gas to its New Mexico Project Jupiter AI campus, planned for up to 2.45 GW of gas-fired fuel cells, after pipeline delays.

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Simon Expected to Threaten Mexico as Major HurricaneWeather — 1dTropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasts differ on the storm’s precise path and landfall location, but coastal warnings have been issued in parts of southwestern Mexico.

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Mexico enacts 2028 single-nationality rule for top officesPolitics — 2dMexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a constitutional reform requiring presidential, state gubernatorial and Mexico City mayoral candidates to hold only Mexican nationality, beginning with the 2028 electoral process; dual nationals can qualify by renouncing other citizenship before registering. The government says the measure is intended to prevent foreign interference, while critics argue it infringes the rights of Mexicans with dual citizenship and may be aimed at opposition candidates.

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New Mexico Renews Statewide Syphilis Testing OrderLifestyle — 2dNew Mexico’s weekend offerings include SocorroFest, a fermentation and fungi festival, live music and performances by the New Mexico Philharmonic. Separately, state health officials renewed an order requiring expanded syphilis testing to curb congenital infections, while a new cookbook documents Santa Fe’s Plaza Café and its recipes and history.

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Massive New Mexico Uranium Mining Project Hits Wall Covered In Red Tape — 2dNew Mexico is emerging as a battleground in America’s push to revive domestic uranium production as state and tribal officials fight a proposed project that could produce millions of pounds of nuclear fuel each year.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Sullivan Becomes Youngest USMNT Goalscorer in Mexico Win — 5dCavan Sullivan, at 17 years and five days, chipped Mexico's keeper to become the youngest USMNT goalscorer ever in a 3-0 U.S. win.

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Marcus Bell The 3-0 win looks even better with Hall and Tillman also finding the net alongside the new record holder.

Mexico Trial Awaits Friday Verdict in Surfer KillingsWorld — 1dA Mexican judge is expected to issue a verdict in the trial of three men accused of killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip in Baja California. The case drew international attention, and the victims’ families attended proceedings as prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments.

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Voters cite inflation, economy ahead of 2026 midtermsPolitics — 4dInflation and the cost of living are major concerns for voters heading into the midterms, cited by early voters in Ohio and New Mexico and by Latino voters in Pennsylvania. In New Mexico, a poll found inflation was the top issue for one-third of voters, while Pennsylvania voters expressed differing views of the economy and President Trump’s performance.

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Inmate Deaths Under Investigation in New Mexico, OklahomaHealth — 5dAuthorities are investigating the deaths of two jail inmates: 31-year-old Michael Gabriel Lujan in Curry County, New Mexico, and 47-year-old Lloyd Woodson Smith in Oklahoma County. Both men were found unresponsive in their cells and died after being taken to hospitals; the circumstances of each death remain under investigation.

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Category 3 Isaias Nears Alabama-Florida Coast — 5dThe National Hurricane Center is monitoring a broad low-pressure area that may form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with development expected to be slow and a 30% chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm within seven days. It is too early to assess possible Gulf Coast impacts; if a storm forms, it would be named Isaias, in a season that has yet to produce an Atlantic hurricane.

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Mexico politicians weaponize lawsuits against journalists — Sep 28, 2026

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

New Mexico tops New Mexico State 42-18 in Rio Grande Rivalry — Sep 26, 2026New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 in the 116th Rio Grande Rivalry after a 21-point third quarter. Coach Jason Eck: "When you bring it down on the bus, the goal is to bring it back on the bus."

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Marcus Bell New Mexico's third quarter surge was exactly what they needed to pull away in this rivalry matchup.

Fa’avae, defense lead New Mexico over UTEP 61-7Sports — Oct 1, 2026Toa Fa’avae has emerged as New Mexico’s starting quarterback after the Lobos moved away from a multi-quarterback rotation, with his running ability helping secure the job. After a promising first game as the sole starter, he is expected to keep developing as a passer while the team works to limit the hits he takes.

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CMS Seeks Comments on Agent-Broker MoratoriumPolitics — 3dPublic agencies are seeking public input on proposed rules and regulatory changes, including a federal moratorium on registering some exchange agents and brokers, Australian electricity-market reforms, Massachusetts utility plans and New Mexico early-childhood regulations. Oconto County will also hold hearings on four zoning-variance requests.

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Mexico Guard recruits tiny Chihuahua for rescue training — Sep 29, 2026Mexico’s National Guard has welcomed Comando, a 13-month-old Chihuahua and the smallest member of its roughly 350-dog force. He appears at public events and is training for search-and-rescue work, helping challenge assumptions about working dogs and give the Guard a more approachable image.

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Maya Lindstrom Seeing the Guard with a tiny dog like Comando might actually get more people to trust them instead of staying wary.

The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Four killed in wrong-way I-40 crashAuto — 4dFour people, including three Hawaii residents, were killed when a westbound commercial truck crossed the median on Interstate 40 near Gallup, New Mexico, and collided with a passenger car and another truck. Authorities said the wrong-way truck’s driver was responsible; the other truck’s driver was hospitalized and expected to survive.

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FDA Finds Cyclospora at Mexican Outbreak-Linked Sites — Oct 2, 2026FDA found Cyclospora in a wastewater tank and drainage ditch at Taylor Farms Mexico sites linked to an outbreak that sickened nearly 13,000, and closed its probe.

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Marcus Bell Taylor Farms Mexico clearly had poor sanitation if the parasite reached a drainage ditch and made 13,000 people sick.

USMNT Sweeps Window, Beats Canada 1-0 — 3dThe U.S. men’s national team swept its four-match international window, closing with a 1-0 win over Canada after a 3-0 victory over Mexico. The youth-led squad’s strong run under Mauricio Pochettino builds momentum ahead of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals in November.

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New Mexico Balloon Fiesta Faces Late-Week Storm RiskWeather — 4dHigh pressure is bringing mostly clear, warmer-than-average weather that should favor Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta through midweek, with only isolated storms possible over higher terrain. Showers, thunderstorms and breezier conditions are expected to increase Sunday into Monday as the weather pattern shifts.

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Polls report Shapiro, Democrats, Labour leading racesPolitics — 4dPolling shows Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Republican challenger Stacy Garrity by 21 points, while a national survey found more voters identify as Democrats or lean Democratic than Republican. In New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and President Trump both received more unfavorable than favorable ratings.

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Travel Guides Highlight Scenic Escapes, City ToursLifestyle — 5dRobert Redford’s legacy remains connected to places across the American West, from Boulder, soon to host the Sundance Film Festival, to landscapes in Montana, Utah and New Mexico that shaped his life and films. These destinations offer travelers a way to experience the settings behind his work and passions.

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Tyler Adams Reclaims USMNT Captaincy for 2030 Cycle — 6dPochettino named Tyler Adams USMNT captain on Oct. 2, 2026, for the 2030 cycle, 16 hours before USA-Mexico; Adams returns to the role he held as youngest 2022 World Cup captain.

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Priya Raman Naming him captain hours before Mexico shows Pochettino wants steady leadership right away.

New Mexico jury finds Meta misled residents on data sharing and moderation — Sep 25, 2026A New Mexico jury found Meta committed more than 43 million Unfair Practices Act violations over data-sharing and moderation claims; Judge Mathew will set penalties.

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Maya Lindstrom Meta needs to pay big fines for misleading millions of users on data sharing like that.

Army tests counter-drone tech with 21 firmsWorld — 4dThe U.S. Army is testing sensors, lasers, interceptor drones and other counter-drone systems in Arizona as reported cartel-linked drone activity rises along the U.S.-Mexico border. Officials say the largely commercial aircraft are used for surveillance and smuggling support; the military reports 378 incursions in 30 days and 11 drones downed since August.

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