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Lawyers seek release from jail of ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader charged in U.S. Capitol riot

January 27, 2021 5:23 pm Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Defense attorneys for jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin urged a federal judge Wednesday to release the Otero…

Biden signs climate orders, including halting new oil leases on federal land

January 27, 2021 11:34 am Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — In what is the most ambitious U.S. effort ever to stave off the worst effects of climate change, President Joe Biden is aiming to…

New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate taxes on social security income

January 25, 2021 12:16 pm CNN Newsource

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Republican lawmakers in New Mexicoare looking to eliminate a tax for retirees. The majority of U.S. states do not…

New Mexico governor delivers State of State speech, says schools can reopen to students on Feb. 8

January 26, 2021 12:31 pm Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — School districts across New Mexico will be allowed to bring students back into classrooms early next month, Gov.…

Biden to impose moratorium on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands

January 26, 2021 8:12 am Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden this week will impose a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, both the Washington…

Might alcohol delivery soon be a thing in New Mexico?

January 23, 2021 9:54 am Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s liquor laws may undergo their most significant changes in 40 years if legislation allowing for home…

Biden’s pause on oil causes big concern in New Mexico & the Permian Basin

January 23, 2021 8:50 am Associated Press

CARLSBAD, New Mexico — President Joe Biden’s 60-day moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases and drilling permits is prompting widespread…

New Mexico governor signs 1st bill of session to fund legislature, security

January 22, 2021 4:37 pm Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed the first bill of the 2021 legislative session, which funds legislative…

Federal judge tosses Cowboys for Trump lawsuit seeking cover for financial backers

January 22, 2021 2:46 pm Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the jailed founder of Cowboys for Trump, tossing the effort to block or avoid…

New Mexico’s Capitol briefly evacuated due to bomb scare

January 20, 2021 3:17 pm Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Portions of the state Capitol, known as the “Roundhouse,” were briefly evacuated Wednesday afternoon and nearby residents…

New Mexico lawmakers look for solutions to hobbled economy

January 20, 2021 12:21 pm Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers are confronting daunting challenges as they began a 60-day legislative session this week amid…

Fellow commissioners call for ouster of Cowboys for Trump leader; feds call him ‘danger’ to community

January 19, 2021 2:01 pm Jim Parker

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — An Otero County commissioner and founder of the group Cowboys for Trump, who was arrested on charges stemming from the…

Otero County residents not surprised at commissioner’s Capitol arrest

January 18, 2021 9:15 pm Saul Saenz

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Otero County commissioner Couy Griffin, who is also head of Cowboys for Trump, is the talk of the town, and for good…

Is 3rd time the charm? New Mexico lawmakers will again consider legalizing marijuana

January 18, 2021 3:01 pm Kate Bieri

SANTA FE, New Mexico — After the New Mexico Legislature meets on Tuesday, lawmakers will decide whether the state should legalize marijuana in 2021.…

Caught on video: ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader Couy Griffin arrested for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot

January 17, 2021 3:55 pm Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — “Cowboys for Trump” leader and Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was arrested by the FBI in Washington on Sunday afternoon on…

‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader who was at Capitol riot says he’ll go back for inauguration – with his guns

January 14, 2021 12:29 pm Jim Parker

OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — Otero County Commissioner and ‘Cowboys for Trump’ co-founder Couy Griffin was among those assembled on the steps to the…

10 more southern New Mexico virus deaths as governor touts vaccines, but warns cases still high

January 14, 2021 2:57 pm KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Thursday applauded the success of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, saying…

New Mexico governor declares emergency to deploy National Guard to protect state Capitol

January 14, 2021 1:35 pm Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a “State of Emergency” on Thursday due to the “threat of riots and insurrection” as…

New Mexico lawmakers unveil budget that would increase state spending by 4%

January 13, 2021 10:21 am Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state government would increase general fund spending by 4% and devote new resources to health care and…

New Mexico communities on ‘high alert’ for potential armed protests after FBI warning

January 12, 2021 5:54 pm Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With capitols across the country bracing for armed protests, the Doña Ana County sheriff said she has not yet received a…