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koat. com > article > make-a-wish-gets-a-welcome-gift-from-one-day-clothing-sale > 70449120

Make-A-Wish gets a welcome gift from one-day clothing sale

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (306+ words) "The average wish right now is $7, 000, and it's increasing because of inflation," sais Sima Greenfield of Mak-A-Wish NM. Behind the scenes of granting wishes is a never-ending need for money. That's because the cost of wishes just keeps going up....

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koat. com > article > study-long-weekend-sleep-teen-mental-health-impact > 71124819

Study finds longer weekend rest could improve teen mental health

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (213+ words) Our longtime health expert breaks down the findings of a mental health sleep study done by the University of Oregon Some parents may worry that their teen children aren't getting enough sleep. However, longtime KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo…...

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koat. com > article > study-shows-rising-rate-of-child-obesity-in-new-mexico > 71020465

Study shows rising rate of child obesity in New Mexico

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (130+ words) A new study from the New Mexico Department of Health shows an unhealthy trend: an increase in obesity rate among kindergarteners and third graders. The report was based on 2025 body mass index measurements from nearly 4, 600 students from 49 schools in 15 counties....

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koat. com > article > dismiss-pasteurization-of-milk-at-your-own-risk-doctor-says > 70292792

Dismiss pasteurization of milk at your own risk, doctor says

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (190+ words) "There's no legitimate health reason for people drinking raw milk," says KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo. Those who think that raw milk is healthier than pasteurized milk ought to think twice, KOAT health expert Dr. Barry Ramo says. "In…...

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koat. com > article > unm-kicks-off-24-hour-giving-campaign-to-support-scholarships-and-programs > 70972382

UNM kicks off 24-hour giving campaign to support scholarships and programs

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (182+ words) Frontier Restaurant will host a fundraiser from 8 to 10 a. m. , donating 20% of proceeds to UNM athletics The University of New Mexico has kicked off its 24-hour giving campaign to raise money for scholarships, emergency relief, and student initiatives across various Lobo programs....

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koat. com > article > education-department-ends-transgender-rights-agreements-schools > 70943915

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (193+ words) The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students. Under the Biden and Obama administrations, the department interpreted Title IX,…...

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koat. com > article > unm-big-give-campaign-returns > 70940177

UNM's annual Big Give campaign returns

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (127+ words) Big Give on Thursday, April 9, invites global supporters to contribute to vital programs impacting students, research, health care, and more across New Mexico On Thursday, April 9, the University of New Mexico begins its annual UNM Big Give, a 24-hour event…...

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koat. com > article > taylor-lautner-wife-pregnant-first-child > 70866234

Taylor Lautner and wife (also Taylor) are expecting their first child

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (177+ words) One Taylor Lautner " two Taylor Lautner " three! Taylor Lautner and his wife, also named Taylor, are expecting their first child. Video above: Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner Take the Cosmo Couples Quiz | Cosmopolitan "What's better than two Taylor Lautners?" the…...

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koat. com > article > new-safety-regulations-in-place-for-popular-toy-water-beads > 70748863

New safety regulations in place for popular toy 'Water Beads"

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (173+ words) The federal government has taken measures after thousands of children have wound up in emergency rooms after playing with a popular toy found in homes and schools. Water Beads are small, colorful balls that absorb water, then grow. But because…...

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koat. com > article > albuquerque-south-valley-teen-author-book > 70705386

South Valley teen author's book to appear in school libraries

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (133+ words) Her published work has been placed in all city of Albuquerque and state libraries. Now it will appear throughout Albuquerque Public Schools. South Valley teen Cheyenne Anderson used her passion for art and poetry to publish a book celebrating the…...