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Stylist Refuses to Cut New Mexico Governor’s Hair Over Gay-Marriage Stance

It isn’t glitter-bombing, but it may be just as effective at getting attention for gay rights.

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World’s Hottest Chili Pepper Identified

The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is about 240 times hotter than a jalapeño.

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New Mexico Is Stretching, Slowly but Surely

Like a piece of taffy, the state is stretching along the Rio Grande Rift, leaving researchers curious to its cause — and its effect.

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Friday Flicks: Is ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ a Better Title Than ‘Bond Meets Indy’?

Grab some popcorn! NewsFeed’s Glen Levy brings you the movies you should check out (or avoid) this weekend.

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Wildfires and Belt-Tightening Lead to Fewer Fireworks This July Fourth

Sparklers, fireworks, and light shows are all Independence Day staples. But this year, due to droughts, wildfires, floods, and tight finances, America should expect to see less of the dazzling displays.

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Q&A: Is New Mexico’s Los Alamos National Laboratory Really Safe?

Los Alamos, N.M. is feeling the heat this week as it battles the Las Conchas wildfire that has been raging since Sunday.

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Last Remaining ‘Billy the Kid’ Photograph Auctions for $2.3 Million

Somebody wanted to be a cowboy when he was a kid.

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QUOTE: Fire Threatens Los Alamos National Laboratory

“They have anticipated the problem of fire, and they’ve taken precautions. The structures that are central to the operation of the laboratory are well protected.” — SEN. JEFF BINGAMAN of New Mexico, discussing the safety of the Los Alamos National Laboratory amid wildfires (via CNN)

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Phew! Asteroid to Miss Earth by 7,600 Miles

Duck! (If you happen to be 7,600 miles tall.)

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QUOTE: Wildfire Grows in Arizona and New Mexico

“If given the word, then I’m gonna go. We’re already packed. We packed last night, and we’re out of here.” — GERALD MCCARDLE, an Eagar, Ariz., resident discussing the second largest wildfire in his state’s history (via Seattle Times)