Economic relief package for New Mexico approved by state Senate
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Senate pressed forward Wednesday with pandemic-related financial relief measures, including…
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New Mexico governor lifts travel restrictions amid ‘brighter’ virus outlook
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday said New Mexico would be ending mandatory self-quarantine…
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Cowboys for Trump head charged in Capitol riot is released from jail
WASHINGTON, DC — Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin is headed home to New Mexico after nearly three weeks in a Washington jail, after…
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New Mexico seeks intervention in federal contamination case involving Holloman AFB
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — New Mexico is challenging a decision by a federal court to combine the state’s lawsuit over contamination at Holloman…
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New Mexico legislators seek policing, cannabis reforms
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico state Senate is wading into ambitious reform proposals designed to rein in the use of deadly force by…
Continue Reading Federal judge orders Cowboys for Trump leader held without bond until trial on Capitol riot charge
WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge on Monday refused to release jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin of New Mexico as he awaits trial in…
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Las Cruces City Council unanimously votes to condemn U.S. Rep. Herrell’s rejection of electoral votes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Members of the Las Cruces City Council unanimously voiced their opposition to U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell’s rejection of…
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New Mexico lawmakers advance assisted suicide bill
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in New Mexico passed its first hurdle…
Continue Reading ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader held in solitary confinement on charge stemming from U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — The jailed leader of Cowboys for Trump has been held in solitary isolation for two weeks as he refuses to take a coronavirus test…
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Fallout at New Mexico’s Roundhouse after state lawmaker, staff test positive for virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The Democratic speaker of the state House is restricting access by lawmakers to the House floor and closing off conference…
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Relief plan for $600 payout to low-income workers advances in New Mexico Legislature
SANTA FE, New Mexico — An economic relief package is taking shape at the New Mexico Legislature as a state Senate panel has endorsed a $600…
Continue Reading Lawyers seek release from jail of ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader charged in U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — Defense attorneys for jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin urged a federal judge Wednesday to release the Otero…
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Biden signs climate orders, including halting new oil leases on federal land
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…
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New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate taxes on social security income
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…
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New Mexico governor delivers State of State speech, says schools can reopen to students on Feb. 8
SANTA FE, New Mexico — School districts across New Mexico will be allowed to bring students back into classrooms early next month, Gov.…
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Biden to impose moratorium on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands
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…
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Might alcohol delivery soon be a thing in New Mexico?
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s liquor laws may undergo their most significant changes in 40 years if legislation allowing for home…
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Biden’s pause on oil causes big concern in New Mexico & the Permian Basin
CARLSBAD, New Mexico — President Joe Biden’s 60-day moratorium on new oil and natural gas leases and drilling permits is prompting widespread…
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New Mexico governor signs 1st bill of session to fund legislature, security
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed the first bill of the 2021 legislative session, which funds legislative…
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Federal judge tosses Cowboys for Trump lawsuit seeking cover for financial backers
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…
Continue Reading New Mexico’s Capitol briefly evacuated due to bomb scare
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Portions of the state Capitol, known as the “Roundhouse,” were briefly evacuated Wednesday afternoon and nearby residents…
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New Mexico lawmakers look for solutions to hobbled economy
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers are confronting daunting challenges as they began a 60-day legislative session this week amid…
Continue Reading Fellow commissioners call for ouster of Cowboys for Trump leader; feds call him ‘danger’ to community
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — An Otero County commissioner and founder of the group Cowboys for Trump, who was arrested on charges stemming from the…
Continue Reading Otero County residents not surprised at commissioner’s Capitol arrest
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…
Continue Reading Is 3rd time the charm? New Mexico lawmakers will again consider legalizing marijuana
SANTA FE, New Mexico — After the New Mexico Legislature meets on Tuesday, lawmakers will decide whether the state should legalize marijuana in 2021.…
Continue Reading Caught on video: ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader Couy Griffin arrested for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot
WASHINGTON, DC — “Cowboys for Trump” leader and Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was arrested by the FBI in Washington on Sunday afternoon on…
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‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader who was at Capitol riot says he’ll go back for inauguration – with his guns
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — Otero County Commissioner and ‘Cowboys for Trump’ co-founder Couy Griffin was among those assembled on the steps to the…
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10 more southern New Mexico virus deaths as governor touts vaccines, but warns cases still high
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Thursday applauded the success of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, saying…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor declares emergency to deploy National Guard to protect state Capitol
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a “State of Emergency” on Thursday due to the “threat of riots and insurrection” as…
Continue Reading New Mexico lawmakers unveil budget that would increase state spending by 4%
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state government would increase general fund spending by 4% and devote new resources to health care and…
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