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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 1h

Will Bosque Farms fighter Katherine Lindenmuth come home from Cairo, Egypt with another professional boxing title, as well as another stamp in her passport?

On to Cairo: Lindenmuth schedules next title quest

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 1h

Get to know Ralph Kiner and Fred Haney, two New Mexico boys who made it to the highest level of the baseball world: one to Cooperstown and the other to the World Series.

New Mexico natives in the majors: Kiner was hall-of-famer, while Haney won World Series

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 2h

Could Antonio Chol be a game-changer for Olen's Lobos? After averaging 19.5 points, the 6-foot-9 All-American is ready to dominate.

Lobo hoops notebook: Chol liking his fit with Olen's Lobos

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 2h

In this week's Preps Central, prep sports editor James Yodice breaks down Week 8 happenings and looks ahead to Week 9.

Preps Central: Interviews with Artesia and Roswell head coaches and Week 9 preview

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 3h

Gregg Hull, the Rio Rancho mayor, said he's optimistic his pragmatic approach to crime, health care, education and other topics can lead to a breakthrough in next year's gubernatorial race.

Gregg Hull planning to focus on problem-solving, not party labels, in race for governor

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 3h

New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard abruptly suspended her campaign for lieutenant governor, citing the strain of her husband's cancer battle.

Stephanie Garcia Richard suspends Lt. Gov. campaign, citing family health issues

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 4h

Take a look at the city's plan for celebrating Route 66’s 100th anniversary.

Albuquerque rolls out large public art 'road trip' for Route 66 Centennial

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 4h

A man died following a possible altercation outside a Halloween store in Northeast Albuquerque. Here's what we know.

Man dies outside Halloween store in Northeast Albuquerque

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 7h

UbiQD, a Los Alamos-based company, has made a significant breakthrough in the agriculture industry.

UbiQD’s quantum-dot greenhouse glass boosts crop yields, USDA study shows

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 7h

The office will help facilitate trade between New Mexico and Mexico and foster new opportunities.

New Mexico opens economic office in Mexico City, aiming to boost cross-border relations

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 8h

Here are this week's biggest games.

Prep football: Week 9 games to watch and expert picks

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 9h

Habtom Samuel, a collegiate record holder, will be racing for the first time this season with a UNM men's team ranked third in the country; the Lobos' women's team is ranked fifth.

Lobo cross country: Habtom Samuel to make season debut

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 10h

In a social media post, the owners of The Farmacy did not give a reason for the closure but thanked the community for its support through “good times and bad."

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 12h

West Side voters will decide between a city councilor seeking a fourth term and a challenger who is a federal security professional.

Incumbent, challenger square off in partisan West Side City Council race

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 13h

New Mexico and individual counties are continuing to pull other policy levers to create financial backstops for state health care organizations.

Hospital administrators remain committed to care amid economic headwinds

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 13h

After taking 10 or more handoffs in three of UNM’s first four games, running back Scottre Humphrey has had nine carries for 18 yards in the Lobos’ last two games.

UNM football: What happened to Scottre Humphrey's workload, injury report and more

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 14h

Albuquerque Public Schools has agreed to pay more than $3 million after a student was injured in a sword-fighting incident at Volcano Vista High School in 2022.

APS settles with Volcano Vista student maimed by sword in chemistry class

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 14h

Peet Bothma, a Hatch Valley junior with a rugby background, drop-kicks his PATs.

Meet New Mexico's most unique kicker: Peet Bothma of Hatch Valley

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 15h

Four of the six mayoral candidates clashed over how to handle Albuquerque’s biggest issues during KOAT-TV’s televised debate.

Mayoral candidates discuss city's future in tense televised debate

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 15h

The Bernalillo County Commission has approved the installation of 119 lights along a frontage road between I-40 and the Metropolitan Detention Center, where two MDC officers have died in crashes in recent years.

Bernalillo County to add lights along road to Metropolitan Detention Center after multiple deaths

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 15h

Food assistance benefit amounts could change next month for thousands of New Mexicans.

Utility deduction rules for food assistance benefits set to change in November

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 16h

Doña Ana County commissioners authorized the county manager to seek state funding for a proposed desalination plant in the Santa Teresa Industrial Park.

Doña Ana County pursues desalination plant following Project Jupiter vote

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 1d

A security guard who worked for a contractor at a state-run woman's treatment facility is accused of repeatedly raping an inmate.

Security guard charged with allegedly raping inmate in New Mexico recovery program

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 1d

Probably the most entertaining game of Week 7 will be Sunday afternoon when Washington faces host Dallas. Tampa Bay's MNF game at Detroit won't be bad, either. Check out Popular Bob's Week 7 NFL Forecast.

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Albuquerque Journal @abqjournal.bsky.social · 1d

The Lobo women's hoops schedule dropped Wednesday and, thanks to conference shuffling, the 2025-26 season looks like it's going to be unique and exciting.

Lobo women's basketball: MWC will be a one-year wonder in 2025-26

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