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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

NM: Philanthropy

A recent food and fund drive by Albuquerque's Corrales Elementary School raised $2,500 and collected more than 1,200 pounds of food. (Courtesy Roadrunner)
Hosting a food drive could be your best ever New Year's resolution

The new year is an opportunity to reset and presents an opportunity to give back to your community by hosting a food or fund drive. New Mexico's …

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Since 2005, research shows the number of journalists employed by newspapers has declined by 60%, a loss of 43,000 reporters and editors. (junce11/AdobeStock)
Study: Shuttered small-town newspapers sink community vitality

Three million residents in more than 200 U.S. counties don't have access to a single local news source, according to a new study. In New Mexico…

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New Mexico's Roadrunner Food Bank hosts
New Mexico aims for 'no hungry holidays' by doubling donations

Just a few days into December, food bank demand is high while some warehouse shelves are lean, and in New Mexico, a matching donation program this …

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New Mexico ranks second in the nation for childhood hunger, according to Feeding America, with one in five children, or about 20.5% of children in the state, at risk of hunger. (nokidhungry.org)
Your Chance to Help Alleviate Hunger in New Mexico

A silver lining of the pandemic was more money available to address hunger, but those funds are drying up, and many in New Mexico will struggle this …

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More than 90% of Taos County residents report having at least a high school diploma, but only about 28% have a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. (pixels/Pixabay)
Taos Group Receives Funds to Boost Rural Higher Ed, Workforce

A Taos-based group will spend the next two years as part of an initiative to improve higher education and workforce systems in Taos County. The Taos …

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A family of endangered Mexican gray wolves will be released on property owned by communications magnate Ted Turner, where work to breed endangered Bolson tortoises, aplomado falcons and threatened Chiricahua leopard frogs has been successful. (rewilding.org)
Mexican Gray Wolf Family Relocates to Friendlier NM Hunting Grounds

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The Mexican gray wolf is so threatened with extinction it was not included in the Trump administration's order to remove other …

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Volunteers unload boxes of water on the Navajo Nation as part of a grassroots food-distribution effort to help the 180,000 tribal members during the coronavirus pandemic. (Deidra Peaches)
Navajo, Hopi Families' COVID-19 Relief Fund Nears $1M

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A relief fund to help Navajo and Hopi families in the Navajo Nation cope with the coronavirus pandemic has raised more than $800,…

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New Mexico's nonprofit groups hope residents will share their generosity on Giving Tuesday.  (nonprofitfinancefund.org)
Giving Tuesday: Last Year of Generosity?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Retailers appear to have fared well during the weekend shopping frenzy – and charitable groups are hopeful New …

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Albuquerque Healthy Neighborhoods has engaged anchor institutions in a push to hire more local workers and support local farmers and businesses. (Pixabay) <br />
Albuquerque "Anchor" Mantra: Hire Locally, Buy Locally

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Albuquerque has been slow to recover from the 2008 recession but its anchor institutions are stepping up to improve the …

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FOTO: Los Programas Veraniegos de Nutrición fundados por el U.S. Department of Agriculture están ayudando a más niños de Nuevo México y de todo el país, según revela un reporte reciente del Food Research and Action Center. Crédito de la foto: California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Más niños de Nuevo México reciben comidas veraniegas

SANTA FE, N.M. – Los Programas Veraniegos de Nutrición (Summer Nutrition Programs) fundados por el U. S. Department of Agriculture (…

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PHOTO: Before tossing old clothing or household items in the trash, New Mexicans are encouraged to help others in their community by donating those items to local charities. Photo credit: Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Spring Cleaning in New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Whether it's clothing, sports equipment, toys or books, many New Mexico homes are brimming with items that are rarely if ever used…

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GRAPHIC: The holiday season means New Mexicans are seeing multiple pitches to donate to charities, but it's a good idea to do some research first before hitting the
Better Business Bureau Warns New Mexicans to Be On Guard for Charity Scammers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - New Mexicans are being encouraged to be cautious when donating to nonprofits this holiday season. Connie Quillen, executive …

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