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Bachelor bats return to Orient Mine
Crestone Eagle - Colorado
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July 10, 2025
By Kaitlyn Fletcher Tucked into the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, an abandoned iron mine hosts the largest known roost of Brazilian Free-tailed Bats in North America. June marks the annual return of these 250,000 summertime...
City of Rolla hires Keith Riesberg as next city administrator
Phelps County Focus - Missouri
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The town manager of Winter Park, Colorado, a resort community with a population of a little over 1,000 and a poverty rate of 0% will be Rolla’s new city manager, succeeding current City Administrator John Butz who has announced he intends to...
Ghana’s Gold Legacy Takes Center Stage at New York Summit
News Ghana
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July 9, 2025
Ghana’s economic and cultural ties to gold will anchor the 15th annual Eye on the Prize conference in New York (July 14–16), where global investors, mining giants, and cultural leaders convene at Bohemian National Hall. Hosted by the Initiative in...
Robert Ledoux named UNM QNM-I director
The University of New Mexico
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July 8, 2025
Ledoux to begin new role Aug. 1 The University of New Mexico announces a significant addition to its academic leadership with the appointment of Robert “Bob” Ledoux as the new director of the Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNM-I). Robert “Bob”...
What if IUD insertion didn’t have to be so painful?
Vox
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July 10, 2025
The appointment before she got her first intrauterine device, or IUD, Ana Ni’s doctor asked about her pain tolerance. Low, she said; medium, if she’s being generous. The clinic had just begun offering nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to patients to...
'Blessing buckets' filled with Bibles, hope arrive for Texas flood survivors
FOX 10 Phoenix - Arizona
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Best Friends Animal Society, Wings of Rescue, and Austin Pets Alive! are joining together to help pets found during the catastrophic flooding by flying them to safety. Marc Paralta, Chief Program Officer for the Best Friends Animal Society joins...
Mysterious city hidden in the desert that's exploding with artists and A-listers due to bizarre phenomenon
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
There's a desert town in the US that maintains a mysterious reputation, even to its residents. The landscape looks like a painting, the sky is filled with stars, time slows down, and people swear the ground 'hums' beneath their feet in Taos, New...
Ghana’s gold takes global spotlight at New York conference
Graphic
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July 9, 2025
The pivotal role of gold in Ghana’s economic growth and its deep cultural significance will be the focus of a major gathering this week by the U.S.-based Initiative for Art and Culture (IAC) at New York City’s Bohemian National Hall. Being held on...
Santa Fe claims top spot in ranking of U.S. cities
KOB 4 - New Mexico
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July 9, 2025
Travel and Leisure Magazine readers name New Mexico's state capital the best of the best for the entire country. SANTA FE, N.M. — If you are planning a staycation this summer, you don’t have to go far to visit the number one travel destination in...
Chicago Public Schools seeks public input on budget amid tight cash flow situation, growing deficit
Chalkbeat
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. Chicago Public Schools is struggling to pay some of its bills and is facing increasing pressure to avoid layoffs as it searches for ways to close a...
'Blessing buckets' filled with Bible, hope brought to Texas flood survivors
FOX Weather
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July 10, 2025
FOX News Correspondent Kennedy Hayes spoke to neighbors who survived the flooding in Kerr County. Their uphill neighborhood, which normally does not flood did on July 4. The neighbors are placing ribbons to remember the more than 100 flood...
Micaela Medina Joins WNMU as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
BVM Sports
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July 8, 2025
Micaela Medina returns to Western New Mexico University (WNMU) as the new assistant coach for the women's basketball team. An alumna of WNMU, Medina has a rich coaching history, beginning as a graduate assistant from 2012 to 2015, contributing to...
Obituary: Lee Hall Stapp March 10, 1954 – June 23, 2025
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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July 8, 2025
LEE HALL STAPP March 10, 1954 – June 23, 2025 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lee Hall Stapp, a beloved father, brother, and friend, who departed this life on June 23, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 71. Born on...
Ghana and gold gathering in New York
Business and Financial Times
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July 9, 2025
The role of gold in Ghana’s economic growth over the decades as well as its defining history as a cultural commodity, will be central to the US based organization, Initiative in Art and Culture’s (IAC) major gathering next week at the Bohemian...
A new city just won top US destination for first time — ending long streak for a Southern favorite
AOL
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Robert Alexander/Getty A New Mexico state flag flies beside a United States flag at the historic adobe New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico. NEED TO KNOW Travel + Leisure just revealed the winners of its 2025 World's Best Awards A new...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launches Bilingual English/Spanish Book Collection
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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July 10, 2025
JJAB News Los Alamos JJAB is thrilled to announce the launch of a new bilingual English/Spanish book collection for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. We are particularly excited about this initiative as it paves the way for equitable access to...
Volunteers work to clear camps devastated by Texas flood
NBC News
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July 10, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Search for missing in Texas affected as recovery process hampered by debris 08:46 Now Playing Volunteers work to clear camps devastated by Texas flood 01:49 UP...
Nessel: Unlawful ICE stops in Los Angeles set dangerous, unacceptable precedent
Iosco County News-Herald - Michigan
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Federal agents descend on MacArthur Park in Los Angeles on July 7, 2025. Photo by J.W. Hendricks for CalMatters Allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to make unlawful stops during immigration sweeps have terrified immigrant...
Seven things to do this weekend in the Kewanee area
Kewanee Star Courier - Illinois
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The weekend brings the ABBA Salute concert and a Geneseo Shoot the Loop, along with fundraisers, live music and more to the Kewanee area. Cinema at the Carnegie What: See the PG-13 rated movie, “Jaws.” There will also be shark crafts, snacks and...
After Minnesota lawmaker assassination, politicians rethink office
St. Cloud Times - Minnesota
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Threats and violence against public officials are increasing, causing some to leave office and deterring potential candidates. Heated political rhetoric, often dehumanizing opponents, is contributing to this dangerous climate. Lawmakers are...