State Rep. Debbie Armstrong resigns from New Mexico House
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State Rep. Debbie Armstrong announced Thursday that she will be stepping down from her legislative seat before the…
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First oil sales on public land under Biden bring $22 million
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Energy companies bid more than $22 million to secure drilling rights on about 110 square…
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Biden administration holding its first onshore oil sales
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. government this week is holding its first onshore oil and natural gas drilling…
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National Guard at the head of the class at Gadsden ISD schools
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – Santa Teresa High School classes were led by a lawyer in the state’s Attorney General’s Office and a water purification…
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New Mexico governor signs state House redistricting measure
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation to redraw election boundaries for seats in the New Mexico House of…
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New Mexico advocates renew push for juvenile justice bill
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates are renewing their push for legislation that would abolish life without parole for juveniles sentenced as adults…
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New rules now in effect for New Mexico marijuana industry
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State officials say new rules governing the manufacture, sale and transport of recreational marijuana in New Mexico are now…
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New Mexicans call for change for repeat DWI offenders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — With authorities logging more than a dozen DWI arrests in the Albuquerque area since Christmas Eve, there are more calls…
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New Mexico governor signs legislation on medical malpractice
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed emergency legislation to tweak New Mexico’s new law on medical malpractice to head…
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Las Cruces lawmakers and residents clash over decision to rename street with federally recognized slur
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces lawmakers want to move forward with changing the name of a street which has a federally recognized slur, but…
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New Mexico governor approves 3-district congressional map
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democratic governor has signed legislation to redraw the state’s three…
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New Mexico chile labor program halted amid fight between governor, legislature
by Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s red chile harvest might become a casualty of a recent Supreme Court…
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By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic legislators have advanced a plan to overhaul New Mexico’s three-seat…
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Democrat-led New Mexico delves into political redistricting
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Efforts to draw new political boundaries in New Mexico are starting in earnest as the…
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New Mexico to require Covid-19 boosters for some workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — An updated New Mexico public health order will require booster shots for some vaccinated workers in the state, ABC affiliate…
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New Mexico governor calls legislature into special session on redistricting, use of federal funds
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will call the New Mexico Legislature into a special session beginning Monday, ABC affiliate KOAT…
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New Mexico spaceport boss seeks funds to keep momentum going
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The executive director of New Mexico’s spaceport says operations are ramping…
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Biden proposes 20-year ban on new oil drilling near Native American site in New Mexico
By Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden announced Monday a proposal for a 20-year ban on new oil and gas drilling near Chaco Canyon in northwest New…
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Progressive incumbents prevail in New Mexico mayor races
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and MORGAN LEE Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Voters rallied behind incumbent progressive mayors of New…
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United in sport, divided in support: Albuquerque voters reject $50 million stadium
UPDATE, Nov. 3: Uncertified election returns early Wednesday showed voters overwhelmingly rejected a controversial $50 million bond measure that…
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