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esperanza

Remembering Chuck: A Cyclist's Fight for Safer Roads

January 26, 2026

In Albuquerque, the cycling community is still feeling the loss of Chuck Malagodi, a passionate advocate for cycling safety and education. Chuck was more than just a cyclist; he was a teacher, a mentor, and a friend to many. His life was tragically cut short by a hit-and-run driver last year, leavin

crime

A Closer Look at the Surrogate Scandal in California

July 19, 2025

A woman who almost became a surrogate for a couple in Southern California decided to back out after finding some things fishy. This couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, are now being investigated by both local and federal authorities. The trouble started when their 2-month-old baby was taken to the

health

Improving Health for Spanish-Speaking Immigrants: A Free Clinic's Impact

November 22, 2024

In Rhode Island, there's a free clinic called Clínica Esperanza/Hope Clinic (CEHC) that's doing some amazing work. They run a program called Bridging the Gap (BTG) specifically for Spanish-speaking immigrants who don't have health insurance. We took a look back at how this program has been helping p

weather

Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

November 17, 2024

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an