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Albuquerque used recreational marijuana tax money to fund a yearlong guaranteed income program that helped 42 young people stabilize their finances. Participants saved 26% more and improved their credit scores without any restrictions on how they spent the money.
A youth lacrosse team from Los Alamos won a tournament championship despite having only eight players on the field. The 12U squad capped off their season with grit and determination at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.
A fifth-grade teacher in Albuquerque who doctors didn't expect to survive respiratory failure has made a full recovery and returned to her students. Karen's journey from ICU ventilator to classroom shows the power of determination and specialized care.
A retired Air Force veteran and devoted father recovered from life-threatening respiratory failure and kidney damage after weeks of specialized hospital care. Lester's son discovered him unresponsive at home, setting in motion a remarkable journey back to independence.
Isabella Solis beat a rare ovarian cancer that produced a 14-pound tumor, and Make-A-Wish is sending her to meet Pope Leo XIV in Rome. The 16-year-old from Albuquerque now plans to become a pediatric oncology nurse to help other kids fighting cancer.
Elizabeth Solis of Albuquerque defeated cancer and is now heading to the Vatican for the experience of a lifetime. Make-A-Wish New Mexico is making her dream of meeting Pope Leo XIV come true this May.
When flames erupted at an Albuquerque home at 2 a.m., firefighters didn't just battle the blaze—they rescued two terrified dogs and contained the fire in just nine minutes. Everyone, including both pups, made it out safely.
A mother facing complete dependence on life support after hemorrhagic shock walked out of the hospital 27 days later, ready to play basketball with her son again. Her journey from ventilator to independence is inspiring her to pursue a career helping others heal.
When Betty Scott needed to move to an accessible apartment while battling cancer and recovering from a broken hip, a cleaning company and volunteers spent two days transforming her new place for free. The Cleaning With Compassion program is now working to reach families in need across all 50 states.
After nearly going extinct in the 1970s, Mexican gray wolves are making a stunning comeback with 319 now roaming wild in New Mexico and Arizona. Albuquerque's BioPark just opened a 4.5-acre conservation facility to help boost their numbers even more.
AeroVironment is investing $30 million to more than double its New Mexico workforce, creating 450 high-paying jobs over the next decade. The expansion shows how smart investment in advanced manufacturing can transform local economies.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue pulled an unconscious person from a burning abandoned building Wednesday, getting them safely to medical care. The quick-thinking crew had the fire controlled within half an hour with no other injuries reported.