New Mexico lawmakers reach budget deal as tense session ends
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico legislators forged a budget agreement Thursday that increases annual spending on government programs and school…
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WATCH: Las Cruces mayor delivers State of the City address
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The 13th State of the City address was delivered Wednesday by Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima before a noon hour audience…
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If not for NMSU, 2020 Democratic presidential contender Peter Buttigieg might never have been born
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – If not for New Mexico State University, the parents of presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg might never have met, married and…
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New Mexico lawmakers seek to license & regulate vaping shops, tobacco outlets
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Vaping shops and other tobacco retail outlets in New Mexico would be licensed and regulated by the state for the first time,…
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Southern New Mexico GOP congressional candidate shoots red flag to oppose state law
CAPROCK, New Mexico — A Republican U.S. House candidate in southern New Mexico has just released an ad with her shooting a “red flag” to…
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Red-flag gun bill heads to New Mexico governor for signature
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The Democrat-led New Mexico Legislature approved a red-flag gun law Thursday night with a final vote of the state House,…
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New Mexico bid for recreational marijuana all but doomed in legislature
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in New Mexico is all but doomed for this year after a proposal to do so was…
Continue Reading Red-flag gun bill advances toward decisive New Mexico House vote
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic legislators in New Mexico pushed forward Tuesday with a red-flag gun proposal, sending the bill toward a decisive…
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Potential GOP challenger to Torres Small launches TV campaign ad blitz
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Republican candidate for a crucial U.S. House seat in New Mexico is launching a television advertisement blitz amid a…
Continue Reading Red-flag gun bill narrowly passes in New Mexico state Senate
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico state Senate narrowly approved a red-flag gun bill Friday afternoon that has been propelled by concerns about…
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New Mexico lawmakers press for higher spending, teacher pay
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic legislators pressed a plan Wednesday to increase annual state spending by more than a half-billion dollars to…
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Cowboys for Trump eyes arbitration with New Mexico in fight over campaign finance reporting
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — The group known as Cowboys for Trump is seeking arbitration in a fight with the New Mexico secretary of state over fines…
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‘Just trying to cut our losses’: Las Cruces settles 3 wrongful termination lawsuits worth $1.46 million
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The City of Las Cruces has settled three separate lawsuits with former employees at a cost of $1.46 million to the…
Continue Reading New Mexico bill to legalize recreational marijuana clears key committee
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A Democrat-backed bill to legalize recreational marijuana businesses in all towns and counties across New Mexico has passed…
Continue Reading New Mexico red-flag gun legislation advances with state Senate committee vote
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A proposal has advanced in the New Mexico state Legislature that would allow law enforcement officials or family members to…
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Hundreds turn out as Doña Ana County Commission votes to oppose governor’s push for ‘red-flag’ gun law
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A crowd of hundreds packed the Doña Ana County Commission meeting Tuesday, with more gathered outside to voice opposition…
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‘You can’t learn if you’re worried about your next meal’: New Mexico bill aims to reduce hunger among college students
SANTA FE, New Mexico — For dozens of New Mexico State Univeristy students, the availability of donated food is the difference between their decision…
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New Mexico may ratchet up tobacco oversight
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico legislators are considering a full ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine vaping products along with more robust…
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GOP leader chides Lujan Grisham for ignoring oil in speech
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s leading House Republican said he found it “disrespectful” that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham failed to…
Continue Reading New Mexico’s governor prioritizes education spending in State of the State speech
(Editor’s note: You can watch the entire State of the State address in the video player above.) SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle…
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New Mexico to consider legal marijuana, tuition-free college when legislative session starts Tuesday
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state lawmakers will push plans to legalize marijuana, underwrite tuition-free college, respond to concerns about…
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Las Cruces native Rick Montoya announces run for U.S. Senate
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces businessman has entered the contest for U.S. Senate in New Mexico, adding to a list of Republicans looking…
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Doña Ana County manager receives controversial salary increase to $185,000
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – In a vote of 3 to 2, Doña Ana County Commissioners narrowly approved a 2.9 cost of living increase in the salary for…
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New Mexico rethinks sex-offender registry eluded by Jeffrey Epstein
(Editor’s note: To search for sex offenders in your region. you can visit the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Sex Offender Registry at this…
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Las Cruces mayor, police worry about marijuana legalization in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council spent several hours on Monday talking through a work session and presentation on the…
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New Mexico sheriff’s association opposes governor’s red flag gun legislation
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Many sheriffs across the state are opposed to a proposal from the governor and Democratic lawmakers that would allow police…
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New Mexico’s governor seeks ‘red flag’ law to take guns away from those who threaten violence
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was joined by several lawmakers in Las Cruces Wednesday as they announced plans to introduce a…
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Ex-CIA officer, New Mexico congressional candidate questions reason for killing Iranian general
SANTA FE, New Mexico (AP) — President Donald Trump’s rationale for ordering the killing of a top Iranian general is reminiscent of the use of…
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New Mexico governor seeks raises for teachers, state workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico (AP) — New Mexico’s governor has delivered budget recommendations that include a new round of pay increases for public…
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Shooting range owner joins U.S. Senate race in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) — Louie Sanchez, a health care businessman and a shooting range owner, is jumping in the race for an open U.S. Senate…
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