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Massive New Mexico Uranium Mining Project Hits Wall Covered In Red Tape — 1dNew 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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Voters cite inflation, economy ahead of 2026 midtermsPolitics — 3dInflation 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 — 4dAuthorities 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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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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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.

Four killed in wrong-way I-40 crashAuto — 3dFour 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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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 — 4dRobert 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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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.

Oracle Seeks Force Majeure Protection for $165B New Mexico Data Center — Sep 24, 2026Oracle sent Blue Owl a force majeure notice on its $165B New Mexico Project Jupiter campus, seeking delayed payments if the 2028 opening slips.

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Priya Raman If regulators keep slowing it down then force majeure might be the only way Oracle protects itself from endless delays.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $321 MillionLifestyle — Sep 30, 2026Lottery results were reported for Sept. 29, 2026, draw games in New Mexico, Washington, California, Oregon and Tennessee. The Washington and Tennessee reports also explain how winners can claim prizes.

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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.

President Lee to Deliver UN Keynote Before First Mexico Visit in 16 Years — Sep 21, 2026President Lee Jae-myung will make the first South Korean state visit to Mexico in 16 years after a UN keynote in New York, traveling Sept. 21-27.

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Sam Okafor Focusing diplomacy on shared interests with Australia and the US makes sense for steady economic gains over time.

Sheriff and FBI Assess New Possible Ransom Note in Guthrie Case — Sep 27, 2026Nancy Guthrie remains missing as investigators assess the credibility of a reported bitcoin ransom demand claiming she is alive in Mexico; the claim was publicized by an online commentator and has not been verified by authorities. Separately, a retired FBI agent said Savannah Guthrie’s earlier Today show segment filmed in Tucson could have helped someone identify an opportunity to abduct her, but that remains a theory, while the broader investigation continues.

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Bald Eagles Rebound to Hundreds of Louisiana NestsEnvironment — Sep 22, 2026Bald eagles have rebounded in Louisiana after DDT-related declines, aided by legal protections and conservation efforts. Separately, a large marble eagle sculpture by the late artist Rollie A. Grandbois has returned to New Mexico and was installed at the Belen Community Center.

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Márquez named Mexico coach with 2030 World Cup goal in view — Sep 10, 2026Rafael Márquez was introduced as Mexico’s new head coach, vowing to build on the Javier Aguirre era to push the national team beyond the World Cup last-16 and toward the 2030 cycle. He emphasizes continuity, familiarity with the players, and will lead a staff including Guardado as Mexico plans friendlies against Colombia, Peru, the U.S., and Chile.

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Priya Raman Márquez has the respect of the players so maybe that familiarity helps push past the round of 16 this cycle.

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Hawaii rallies past New Mexico State after brief tie for first 2026 win — Sep 13, 2026Hawaii secured its first win of the 2026 season by edging New Mexico State 29-19 at the Ching Complex, with a game-long contribution from all three phases and a standout 346-yard, 33-for-45 effort from quarterback Micah Alejado. Key performers included Tama Uiliata, who had 107 receiving yards and a late 7-yard TD pass, Audric Harris with a 105-yard receiving night, and DeVon Rice scoring twice as Hawaii forced three turnovers to seal the victory.

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Tom Gallagher Hawaii needed that all-around effort with the turnovers and balanced offense to finally notch a win.

U.S. Livestock Futures Mixed After USDA Feedlot ReportFinance — Sep 16, 2026Cattle futures extended declines ahead of the USDA Cattle on Feed report, with placements running below expectations even as on-feed totals sit near 101%, while lean hogs hit new lows as markets weigh cross-border import risks after a New Mexico screwworm case. Traders are also watching moving-average breaks and Friday’s Cattle on Feed data amid soft demand, profit-taking, and expectations for higher placement estimates and export sales.

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Banks Mark Down Oracle’s $18B Data Center Loans Amid Stalled Sales — Sep 18, 2026Banks are struggling to place about $18 billion of loans backing Oracle’s Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with the debt quoted at 89 to 91 cents on the dollar as investor concern grows over Oracle’s rising borrowing and weak credit metrics. Local opposition and regulatory hurdles, including a halted natural gas pipeline plan, compound financing challenges for the Oracle-OpenAI AI infrastructure project.

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Trump shares map renaming New Mexico as 'New America' — Sep 9, 2026

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Marcus Bell This map stunt is pointless and just stirs up unnecessary confusion over a state name that's been around forever.

Trump shares map renaming New Mexico as New America — Sep 8, 2026

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Nicole Hardy This kind of map stunt keeps Trump in the headlines but does nothing practical for the people living there.

Trump shares map renaming New Mexico as New America5 sources — Sep 7, 2026

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Alec Baldwin Indicted by New Mexico Grand Jury in ‘Rust’ ShootingReporting — Jan 19, 2024Actor Alec Baldwin was indicted by a New Mexico grand jury on an involuntary manslaughter charge related to the shooting and death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” The New Mexico grand jury…

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Former GOP lawmaker says Trump’s New Mexico map post hurts his team5 sources — Sep 8, 2026

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Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’ — Sep 6, 2026President Donald Trump has floated or shared maps and posts suggesting renaming places such as New Mexico to 'New America,' alongside prior and ongoing actions that rename other geographical names like the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' drawing mixed reactions and prompting fact-checks. He has also posted a flag-style graphic labeling strategic waterways, such as the Strait of Hormuz as 'New U.S. Territory,' amid ongoing debate over the seriousness, legality, and diplomatic implications of these moves.

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Derek Foss New Mexico has had that name since before the US even existed. This is just silly.