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There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.
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FYI+ is organizing Raices y Ritmos (Roots & Rhythms) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, August 15 at 414 Saint Anthony Street in Anthony to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of New Mexico's southern border communities. -
Commissioners unanimously approved a community commission that will monitor Project Jupiter by bringing in subject matter experts and representatives to answer questions. -
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story, joined by representatives from the New Mexico State Police and the New Mexico State University police departments, shared the final stats for Operation Not in Vain. -
Dr. Joshua Levinger talks with KC Counts about the prevalence of sleep apnea, its harms and treatments. -
Alamogordo News managing editor Spencer Fordin covers top stories from Alamogordo and Otero County each week.
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Jurors reached the verdict Friday, following a trial that included testimony from Sheryl Williams Stapleton's former colleagues, investigators and tax experts. Williams Stapleton could face decades in federal prison when sentenced. -
New Mexico launched its universal no-cost child care program in 2025, becoming the first state in the nation to remove income limits and copayments for state-funded assistance. -
Industry leaders say the agency's inertia risks delaying business deals, weakening oversight and leaving tribes without a key advocate in Washington as they grapple with an emerging threat posed by online prediction markets. -
Federal officials recently announced a short-term proposal to stave off a crisis in the beleaguered waterway, after states that rely on it — California, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming and Utah — failed to reach an agreement on how to share the dwindling resource in the long term.
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When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement. -
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population. -
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history. -
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