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Four people killed in police helicopter crash in New Mexico in the US

An investigation will be launched after three police officers and a fireman are killed in a helicopter crash after helping fight a wildfire.

ABC News · Jul 18, 2022

4 dead after New Mexico sheriff’s helicopter crashes near Las Vegas

Four people died Saturday afternoon when a New Mexico sheriff’s office helicopter crashed outside of Las Vegas, killing everyone aboard.

Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022

Four killed after sheriff’s helicopter crashes in New Mexico

The helicopter had been helping fire crews battle the East Mesa wildfire

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2022

NTSB: Man Who Hit Golfers’ Van in Fatal Wreck Had Meth in System

The agency previously said a 13-year-old boy was behind the wheel in the accident that killed nine in west Texas.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14, 2022

NTSB now says a 13-year-old was not a driver in a Texas crash that killed 9 people

A Texas man, not his 13-year-old son, was driving the pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying New Mexico college golfers, killing nine people, investigators said.

WEKU · Jul 14, 2022

NTSB: Dad, not boy, was driving truck that hit golfers' van

Investigators say a Texas man, not his 13-year-old son, was driving the pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying New Mexico college golfers, killing nine people, and he had methamphetamine in his system

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Nina Otero-Warren – Latina champion of women's voting rights and education in New Mexico – will soon grace US quarters

Adelina “Nina” Otero-Warren was an activist who fought for women’s voting rights during the 20th century. She was the first Latina to run for Congress and the first Latina superintendent of the Santa Fe public schools. She is one of several women whose images are being featured on the U.S.…

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2022

Rule for managing endangered Mexican wolves spurs lawsuit

U.S. wildlife managers are being sued over their new management rule for the endangered Mexican gray wolf, with environmentalists saying it doesn't go far enough to ensure the species' survival

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Bonus checks! One year free! How states are trying to fix a broken child care system

There's still a shortage of child care teachers and that's keeping parents out of the workforce. Dozens of states are trying to lure back providers and lower costs for families.

WEKU · Jul 13, 2022

Doctors urge access to psychedelic therapies in New Mexico

Physicians and researchers are urging New Mexico legislators to allow the use of psychedelic mushrooms in mental health therapy aimed at overcoming depression, anxiety, psychological trauma and alcoholism

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022