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Kiki Salcido, owner of MyMarket, took to social media a little over a month ago to talk about the reality of being a small grocery store owner in a growing but young community — and to plead with the community for help, ideas and support.
In Mesa del Sol, a local grocery shop owner waits for the neighbors to come
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New Mexico National Guard personnel could deploy to this northern New Mexico city of 10,000 residents before month's end. Here's the latest.
National Guard could arrive in Española before month’s end
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Here's a look at the high school football players who filled the stat sheets in Week 8. Which player should be this week's star?
Vote: High school football star of Week 8
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We are 21 days from the announcement of the 11-Man state football brackets, so it seems a good time to evaluate the top of the mountain.
Yodice: Who will be Class 6A's top four seeds?
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Two cases of the New World screwworm, a costly pest that has devastated livestock producers and wildlife in the past, were found in northern Mexico in recent weeks. Is it just a matter of time before the fly makes its way into New Mexico?
New Mexico agriculture industry, agencies prepare as screwworm flies closer
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Since Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced New Mexico's universal child care initiative, glowing stories have appeared in media outlets from around the globe. But many child care center owners in the state have had a more lukewarm response. Here's why.
NM's big child care wager: Can state find 5,000 more early childhood workers?
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New Mexico overcame a slow start but couldn’t muster a strong finish, falling 41-25 to Boise State on Saturday at Albertsons Stadium.
Three instant takeaway from New Mexico's loss at Boise State
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Academy helped restore some calm in District 2-4A on Saturday, avoiding further dramatics as the 6th-ranked Chargers overcame an early deficit to beat No. 7 Manzano 43-15.
Prep football: Academy routs Manzano; Hope wins by a point
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If this new era of Lobo basketball finds the success its fans hope, there's a good chance Deyton Albury will be a big reason why.
Meet the Lobos' new PG1: Deyton Albury on his journey from Bahamas to the Pit
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New Mexico United and visiting Orange County SC accounted for plenty of blasts during a wild 3-3 draw that easily could have ended in a win for either side.
Lots of fireworks, no winner: United, Orange County play to 3-3 draw
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Westbound Lomas Boulevard will be closed between Wyoming and Louisiana early next week.
Lomas closures planned so new water pipeline can be installed
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As Doña Ana County prepares to finalize $165 billion in industrial revenue bonds supporting a data center complex in Santa Teresa, nine local legislators are seeking answers about the project's water and energy demands. 
State lawmakers ask to see Project Jupiter's water, energy plans
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West Side voters will have four candidates to choose from to fill an open District 1 seat on the Albuquerque City Council.
Four hopefuls vie for open District 1 seat on the Albuquerque City Council
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The NM State Investment Council has 35 employees and manages $66 billion in funds. Last year, an agency analyzed its staffing. The agency said, "given the amount of money you manage, you should be staffed up to 57 people,’” said Jon Clark, the state investment officer.
The State Investment Council manages New Mexico’s multibillion-dollar fund. Its leader says more staff is needed.
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Senior safety Jhett Kinghorn came up big in La Cueva’s most important game of the season thus far.
La Cueva football all but seals 2-6A crown
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“We still have to fight for what we feel is right. In this instance, it's for our children,” Wilhelmina Yazzie said.
Yazzie-Martinez plaintiffs, NM activists hope to shape PED’s final remedial plan
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United will entertain Orange County SC at Isotopes Park on Saturday, the first of three straight home matches to conclude the regular season.
United hoping to maximize home-field advantage
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UNM travels to BSU looking to pick up its first win in MW play and a rare victory against the Broncos on Homecoming. What are the keys to a Lobo upset?
Can the Lobos upset the Broncos? Three keys and a prediction for New Mexico-Boise State
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Five Mountain West schools are set to leave the conference after this season, so the Journal is revisiting the top 3 games in the history of each series. This week: UNM vs. Boise State.
Battles on The Blue: The three best games in UNM-Boise State history
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New Mexico’s two-deep entering Saturday's game against Boise State. Who will be available to face the Broncos at The Blue?
UNM football: Who's starting for the Lobos against Boise State?
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