New Mexico
New Mexico vs Clemson picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness game?
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No. 11 seed New Mexico and No. 6 seed Clemson play Friday, March 22 in an NCAA Tournament first-round game in Memphis, Tennessee.
The West Region game is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. PT and can be seen on truTV (stream with Sling TV).
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New Mexico is a 2.5-point favorite in the game in March Madness odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Lobos are -145 on the moneyline. The Tigers are +120.
The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.
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Derrian Carter writes: “The Tigers’ embarrassing loss to Boston College may have been a blessing in disguise, giving the team nine days of rest before their NCAA tournament game. Expect Clemson to bounce back and have a strong showing offensively to advance to the round of 32.”
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Matt Cox writes: “New Mexico is also stout defensively at the rim, as shown in defeating the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee twice this season. The Lobos’ post-up prowess on defense will be needed against PJ Hall, who poses a unique matchup challenge. Still, the far superior athletic Lobos should overwhelm the more tactical Tigers in the “battle of the extras” (turnovers and rebounds) over the course of 40 minutes. New Mexico laying 2 or less is a play for me.”
It writes: “New Mexico has put together a 23-11-0 ATS record so far this year. Clemson has compiled a 17-14-1 record against the spread this year. The 81.7 points per game the Lobos score are 10.4 more points than the Tigers give up (71.3).”
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Danaiel Henderson writes: “We think this will be a thrilling 1st round game. We feel like the Lobos will give a valiant effort in this madness and could possibly be an upset story. We are taking New Mexico with the points. Our best bet is CLEM +2.5.”
ESPN: Clemson has a 62.3% chance to beat New Mexico in March Madness
The site gives the Lobos a 37.7% shot at defeating the Tigers in Friday’s first-round March Madness NCAA Tournament game.
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New Mexico
New Mexico maintains full childhood vaccine recommendations despite HHS rollback
SANTA FE, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) – The New Mexico Department of Health says it will continue to recommend the full schedule of childhood vaccines.
State officials announced the move Tuesday, directly defying a new federal policy that scaled back routine immunization guidance.
The announcement comes after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for all children.
The New Mexico Department of Health stated the federal changes were “not based on new scientific evidence or safety data.”
“New Mexico will not follow the federal government in walking away from decades of proven public health practice,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. “Our recommendations remain unchanged.”
State health officials sought to reassure parents, emphasizing that vaccines remain widely available and covered by insurance.
“We know this is confusing for parents, but the science is clear: vaccines are safe, effective, and save children’s lives,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, chief medical officer for NMDOH.
All childhood vaccinations will continue to be covered under programs like Medicaid and the federal Vaccines for Children Program.
The state encourages parents to consult their healthcare providers using the American Academy of Pediatrics’ immunization schedule.
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New Mexico
Fourth Republican candidate announces bid for New Mexico governor
SANTA FE, N.M. — Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner Jim Ellison is running for governor as a Republican, he announced on social media Tuesday.
Ellison is running on affordability, opportunity and trust in government as the key points of his campaign. His experience includes serving on the NMPRC in 2023 and 2024.
“New Mexico deserves leadership that listens, acts, and delivers results. Our state has enormous potential, but too often that potential is held back by policies that don’t serve everyday New Mexicans,” he said on his website. “I’m running to bring practical solutions, honest accountability, and a renewed focus on the public interest.”
A Georgia native, Ellison has lived in New Mexico for 20 years and currently lives in the Albuquerque area with his wife and two children.
Ellison is aiming to get 5,000 signatures by Feb. 2, to appear on the primary ballot with at least three other Republicans who have announced their candidacy.
Ultra Health CEO Duke Rodriguez announced his campaign in December and recently confirmed to KOB 4 that he received enough signatures to appear on the primary ballot. Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and New Mexico State Sen. Steve Lanier are also running.
Three Democrats are running – Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.
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