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…
Continue Reading Revamped New Mexico 3-seat congressional map advances
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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Complete Nov. 2021 Election Results: El Paso & Dona Ana counties, Texas, New Mexico & U.S.
Click here for El Paso County Vote ResultsClick here for Dona Ana County & New Mexico Vote ResultsClick here for Texas statewide Vote…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor settles harassment claim for $150K
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The final price tag for a settlement reached by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and a former campaign spokesman is now…
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WATCH: Herrell discusses Afghan refugees following Fort Bliss tour
FORT BLISS, Texas — Southern New Mexico GOP Congresswoman Yvette Herrell toured Fort Bliss’ Dona Ana Complex on Wednesday where thousands of…
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Cowboys for Trump leader survives Otero County recall effort
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin has prevailed against efforts to recall him from office as an Otero County…
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Suspended professor advocates for 2020 election audits
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico State University professor has been traveling to advocate for audits of the 2020 presidential election amid a…
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Congresswomen differ over vetting of 2,000 Afghan refugees at Holloman AFB
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – Two of New Mexico’s congressional representatives visited Holloman Air Force Base on Tuesday afternoon to observe the living…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico congresswoman still pushes Ivermectin for Covid despite FDA, CDC warnings
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – Against the strong recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Rep.…
Continue Reading New Mexico imposes mask mandate; requires vaccinations for some workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday that face masks will once again be required in all public indoor…
Continue Reading Feds offer plea deal to Cowboys for Trump leader for Capitol riot
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — Federal prosecutors have offered a confidential plea agreement to Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin that might…
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New Mexico governor, senators urge employers to require vaccinations
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s governor and dozens of other elected officials are urging the state’s business community to require that…
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Southern New Mexico congresswoman renews request for governor to deploy Nat’l Guard to border
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Southern New Mexico Congresswoman Yvette Herrell has renewed her call for Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan to deploy the New…
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