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Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay.
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On the next episode of KRWG Music Spotlight, airing Saturday night at 10 on KRWG-TV, the musical guest will be singer-songwriter Era Snow, a singer/songwriter originally from Ruidoso who has been singing live for 14 years. Here’s a preview of her conversation with host Scott Brocato. -
Early voting began in New Mexico October 7th. KRWG Public Media Local News Fellow Abigail Salas visited the county government center to talk to voters and the county clerk about the process. -
Garcia did not participate in the televised forum, but agreed to an interview answering the same questions. -
KC Counts talks with Brianne Pfau, director of Labor and Delivery in the NICU at Memorial Medical Center, about efforts to curb maternal mortality in the region. -
Todd Fuqua, Alamogordo News assistant editor, covers top stories on Alamogordo NOW.
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta kicks off Saturday with a mass ascension at Balloon Fiesta Park. -
New Mexico legislators are pushing to shore up safety-net spending in response to President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts, in a state with one of the highest enrollment rates for Medicaid and federal food assistance. -
The reopening plan has drawn fierce complaints from some of the victims' families, who said they weren't consulted. -
In Texas, many data centers are located in areas where water supplies already are under high stress.
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Sales of non-chocolate candy are growing faster than those of chocolate. With cocoa in shortage, manufacturers are changing pack sizes, adding fillers and dipping candy in "white creme." -
From brazen jewel heists to internet meltdowns, this week brought travesties galore. -
Some praised realistic elements like the depiction of the White House situation room. But others said parts of the plot didn't ring true. -
To help a loved one with cancer, think about what you're good at — and what they need. Are you organized? Plan their meals. Detail-oriented? Go with them to appointments. Survivors share ideas. -
President Trump says he has authority to carry out the strikes, but international experts are asking if the attacks are truly about countering narcotics or instead toppling Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
October 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Pentagon's attempt to ban books from base schools faces backlash from military families
Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir exposes abuse by powerful men
Pennsylvania election official responds as DOJ sues state to obtain voter data
East Wing of White House torn down as Trump clears space for his ballroom
