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Actor Timothy Busfield Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges in New Mexico

Originally Published 1 day ago — by NBC News

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Actor Timothy Busfield has an arrest warrant issued in New Mexico on charges of child sex abuse, based on allegations from a child who reported inappropriate touching on the set of 'The Cleaning Lady.' The investigation revealed the incidents occurred when the child was 7 and 8 years old, with the child suffering from PTSD and anxiety. Busfield's representatives have not responded to requests for comment.

Utah Missionary Serving in New Mexico Passes Away Unexpectedly

Originally Published 7 days ago — by newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

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Elder Caleb Martin, a 21-year-old missionary serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, prompting condolences from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Ancient 'Cow of the Cretaceous' Reclassified as a Duck-Billed Dinosaur

Originally Published 8 days ago — by Live Science

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Scientists reexamined 1916 fossils from New Mexico and identified a new species of giant duck-billed dinosaur, Ahshislesaurus wimani, which lived about 75 million years ago and could reach 40 feet in length, revealing greater diversity among hadrosaurids during the late Cretaceous period.

Massive Duck-Faced Dinosaur Discovered in New Mexico

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Earth.com

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A new species of duck-billed dinosaur, Ahshislesaurus wimani, was discovered in New Mexico, dating back about 75 million years. The fossil, initially misclassified, was re-examined and identified as a distinct species, adding to the diversity of Late Cretaceous dinosaurs in North America and highlighting the region's rich paleontological history.

Banks Provide $18 Billion Funding for Oracle-Linked Data Center in New Mexico

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com

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A group of about 20 banks is providing approximately $18 billion in project finance loans to fund an Oracle-tied data center in New Mexico, part of the Stargate project aimed at building AI infrastructure across the US, with Oracle as the expected tenant and significant local government support.

Fossil evidence suggests dinosaurs thrived until asteroid impact

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Live Science

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A new study of fossils from New Mexico shows that dinosaurs were thriving just before the asteroid impact that caused their extinction, suggesting they were in good health prior to the catastrophic event. The fossils, dated to within 340,000 years of the impact, indicate a diverse and healthy dinosaur ecosystem in the region, supporting the idea that the asteroid abruptly ended their prosperity.

New Mexico Legislature Passes Bills to Strengthen Safety Nets Amid Federal Cuts

Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to counteract federal budget cuts affecting food assistance, rural health care, and public broadcasting, including setting aside $17 million to backfill federal health insurance credits and approving $162 million for various social programs, as the state prepares for potential federal support reductions amid a large budget surplus driven by oil production.

Second Human Plague Case Reported in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Originally Published 3 months ago — by KOB.com

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A 77-year-old man in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, has been diagnosed with plague, marking the second case this year with no fatalities. The disease, transmitted through fleas from rodents, can also spread via contact with infected animals. Health officials advise precautions such as avoiding sick animals, controlling fleas on pets, and using insect repellent, while emphasizing the importance of seeking medical attention for symptoms like sudden fever and swollen lymph nodes.

Lightning Fatalities Confirmed for Elk Hunters in Colorado

Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed by lightning that struck a nearby tree while they were in the San Juan Wilderness Area, Colorado, after failing to check in with loved ones. Their bodies were found after a weeklong search, and they were not directly hit by lightning but were electrocuted as the current traveled down the tree. Authorities advise avoiding standing under tall trees during storms.