Two prescribed burns got out of control, becoming New Mexico’s largest recorded wildfire. But experts say it’s necessary to thin forests in a region primed for destruction.
Tag: New Mexico
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States Address Child Care Shortages After Federal Efforts Stalled
Federal legislation has stalled, so states are stepping in. In some places, that could mean looser regulations, like 16-year-olds caring for children, without supervision.
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California Takes Steps to Force Residents to Heed Water Restrictions
One district has gotten tough with residents who repeatedly flout the rules: Their taps have been slowed to trickle.
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New Mexico Archdiocese to Settle Sex Abuse Claims for $121.5 Million
The settlement announced by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe is among the largest of its kind involving the Catholic Church in the United States.