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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
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This week's word in the news: THRESHOLD
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Child poverty — an assessment of whether pretax income for households with children falls below the latest poverty threshold — declined more significantly in New Mexico in the last three years, dropping from an estimated rate of 24.2% between 2022 and 2024 to 20.9% from 2023 to 2025.
The Albuquerque Journal -- 09/28/2026
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