Five Dead in Missouri Flash Flooding, Including Couple Serving as Poll Workers
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Five Dead in Missouri Flash Flooding, Including Couple Serving as Poll Workers

A devastating flash flood caused by torrential rains in Missouri has claimed the lives of at least five people, including a couple in their 70s who were serving as election poll workers. The flood, which resulted from up to 8 inches of rain over two days, wreaked havoc across the state, also triggering water rescues…

The 2024 Election: Will New Mexico’s Political Future Change?
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The 2024 Election: Will New Mexico’s Political Future Change?

Election Day 2024 has arrived, and it’s set to be a pivotal day for New Mexico as the state faces key decisions in both national and local races. On this week’s episode of the New Mexico News Insiders podcast, political experts are breaking down the races and issues that could shape the future of the…

Election Day 2024 in New Mexico: A Snapshot of Polling Locations and Voter Activity
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Election Day 2024 in New Mexico: A Snapshot of Polling Locations and Voter Activity

On Tuesday, November 5, Election Day in New Mexico, polling locations across the state have been bustling with voters casting their ballots on various local measures, candidates, and for the President of the United States. By 3 p.m. Tuesday, over 790,000 voters had already participated, including those who voted early or submitted absentee ballots. Lines…

Travel Disruptions Likely Due to Heavy Rain and Snow on Thursday and Friday
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Travel Disruptions Likely Due to Heavy Rain and Snow on Thursday and Friday

A powerful storm system is set to impact the Desert Southwest, bringing a significant period of precipitation to the High Plains from Thursday through Friday. This strong upper-level low will detach from the jet stream and remain over Arizona and New Mexico on Thursday, before tracking northeast through the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles on Friday….

Two DASO Deputies Crash with Slower Vehicle, Male Passenger Dies
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Two DASO Deputies Crash with Slower Vehicle, Male Passenger Dies

On November 4th, 2024, at approximately 6:26 p.m., deputies from the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office (DASO) were dispatched to a call involving an injured child in the Las Alturas area. The deputies responded with all emergency equipment activated. While en route southbound on I-25, a vehicle traveling at a much slower speed pulled out…

Toddler’s Life Endangered as Smugglers Attempt to Bypass Alamogordo Border Checkpoint
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Toddler’s Life Endangered as Smugglers Attempt to Bypass Alamogordo Border Checkpoint

El Paso Sector Border Patrol Chief Anthony “Scott” Good recently reported an incident at a checkpoint where a young child’s life was endangered during a human smuggling attempt. According to Good, human smugglers tried to bypass a Border Patrol checkpoint, putting the child at significant risk. Border Patrol agents from Alamogordo successfully intervened, stopping the…

Alamogordo Officer’s Murder Case: Jury Selection Begins in Dominic De La O Trial
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Alamogordo Officer’s Murder Case: Jury Selection Begins in Dominic De La O Trial

Jury selection commenced Monday in the trial of Dominic De La O, the man accused of fatally shooting Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson in July 2023. The incident unfolded when Officer Ferguson began pursuing De La O, who had initially been pulled over for driving at night without headlights. During the chase, De La O…

Ahead of Abortion Votes, Stories of Fatal Consequences of Bans Surface
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Ahead of Abortion Votes, Stories of Fatal Consequences of Bans Surface

On Tuesday, residents in 10 states will cast their votes on abortion-related ballot measures, with half of the proposals aimed at overturning current restrictions. The election comes amid intense debate and a series of reports detailing life-threatening situations resulting from stringent abortion laws. Recent reports, including one from ProPublica, reveal cases where delays in miscarriage…

California Girl Wins $300,000 Settlement After Deputies Seize Pet Goat for Butchering
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California Girl Wins $300,000 Settlement After Deputies Seize Pet Goat for Butchering

In a controversial case that stirred widespread outrage, Shasta County has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle part of a lawsuit filed by the family of a 9-year-old girl whose pet goat, Cedar, was seized by sheriff’s deputies and subsequently butchered. The young girl had raised Cedar for the 2022 Shasta District Fair as part…

New Partnership with County Saves California Hospital from Closure
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New Partnership with County Saves California Hospital from Closure

Alameda Health System (AHS) has announced its decision to take over governance of St. Rose Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital located in Hayward, California. This strategic move aims to ensure the hospital’s long-term sustainability and improve healthcare access for residents of Alameda County. St. Rose Hospital has been grappling with financial challenges that threaten the…