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Democratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor • Apr. 10, 2025, 9:33 PM ET (AP)
New Mexico governor mobilizes National Guard to tackle crime emergency in Albuquerque • Apr. 9, 2025, 1:19 AM ET (AP)
On the heels of a dry winter, firefighters around the US brace for wildfire risks • Apr. 1, 2025, 3:20 PM ET (AP)
Fire at New Mexico GOP headquarters under investigation as arson • Mar. 31, 2025, 8:45 PM ET (AP)

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Albuquerque
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Old Town Albuquerque
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Nob Hill storefronts
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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
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