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Albuquerque Learns to Love ‘Breaking Bad’

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$ 60M+ The amount that Breaking Bad has spent in New Mexico on goods, services, and wages since the show started in 2007. Nine out of 10 crew members are New Mexico residents, and many of the show’s stars have bought homes in the area. Many critics say it’s the best show on television right now.

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Association Aims to Widen the Playing Field for History Ph.D.s

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Mellon Foundation—a nonprofit that makes grants to institutions focused on higher education, cultural affairs, and performing arts—will support projects at the Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of New Mexico, and the University of California, Los Angeles. The history Ph.D.