Obesity rises in New Mexico amid national trend
The New Mexico Health Department reports the obesity rate with BMI over 30 increased from 26.4 to 28.4 percent, a two point rise, while national obesity levels remained largely unchanged. The report cites state data along with nationwide trends across 2013 to 2014.
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Grants wins 100 foot right of way to alleviate arroyo flooding
City of Grants Mayor Martin Hicks announced a 100 foot wide right of way grant from the U S Department of the Interior for the Grants Canyon Arroyo between College Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue. The move follows years of advocacy to widen arroyos that flood Roosevelt Avenue and affect the cemetery. Community partners include Milan, Cibola County and the Rio San Jose Flood District as maintenance efforts continue.
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City to clear arroyo with federal access help
City officials credit U S Senator Martin Heinrich and BLM staff Danita Burns and Katie Richardson for securing access to BLM land to advance a long awaited arroyo project. City crews will perform 95 percent of the work with some final tasks contracted out and a signing ceremony set for October 20.
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Child Struck by SUV While Riding Bicycle on West Albuquerque
A 4-year-old boy sustained injuries Sunday after being struck by a Chevrolet SUV while riding his bicycle in the 1100 block of West Albuquerque Street. The driver, a 56-year-old Roswell man, stated he did not see the child as he traveled west. The boy, who was breathing and conscious, was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and then flown to another facility for further treatment. The bike lay under the front passenger tire. investigation continues with no citations issued.
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Former NMMI cadet sentenced in minor assault case
Adjekuko pleaded no contest to contributing to the delinquency of a minor for conspiring with Butler to assault a minor at NMMI. He received 18 months of supervised probation, later violated it, and had the charge discharged with conditions after probation was revoked. Butler, also a minor, was involved in the incident.
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