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Gillian Barkhurst
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Reporter at ABQ Journal \\ Love touching grass, hate social media— but here we are. All opinions are my own
New augmented reality tech from New Mexico-based developers could keep older adults from re-injuring themselves during recovery. Yeigo studios took first place at MIT last week🤖⬇️

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New Mexico-based augmented reality developers take home MIT award
A team of New Mexican developers placed first at an annual Massachusetts Institute of Technology competition in January for their augmented reality mobility aid for older or injured adults.
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February 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
New State Rep. @sarahsilva.bsky.social put forth a bill to broaden protections for journalists and their confidential sources amid fears of government overreach. If passed, digital communications, like texts and emails, would be safeguarded. Read more ⬇️⬇️ #nmpol

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Legislature 2025: Freshman legislator introduces bill to protect journalists
SANTA FE — A freshman lawmaker hopes to broaden protections for journalists and their sources amid fears of government overreach.
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February 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Until yesterday, $40 million was missing from the state agency that runs Medicaid due to the federal funding freeze. NM House of Reps staff assured lawmakers yesterday that no New Mexicans were denied Medicaid or SNAP benefits during the pause. ⬇️⬇️

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Federal money reaches state accounts after funding freeze
No New Mexicans were denied Medicaid or SNAP benefits during the federal funding freeze enacted by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to staff from the New Mexico House of Representati...
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January 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM