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…
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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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Anthony to spend $4,000 to protect town employees from identity theft after mayor’s mistaken ‘data breach’
ANTHONY, Texas — The Town of Anthony Council agreed Monday night to spend $4,000 to provide identity theft protection services as a result of a…
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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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Biden holds steady, Sanders close 2nd in national ABC News poll as Iowa caucuses approach
WASHINGTON, DC — Joe Biden is holding his ground in the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, according to the latest ABC…
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CNN poll: Sanders adds to momentum with lead in New Hampshire
Bernie Sanders leads the race for the Democratic nomination in New Hampshire, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by the University of New…
Continue Reading Buttigieg to focus on converting Trump voters for final week in Iowa
Pete Buttigieg will close out his campaign in Iowa focusing on his ability to win over disaffected Republicans who backed President Donald Trump in…
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Congresswoman Escobar, German Green Party chairman tour Walmart memorial
EL PASO, Texas — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and German Green Party Chairman Robert Habeck took a tour of Walmart Memorial at Ponder Park. Both…
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Claudia Lizette Rodriguez wins El Paso’s District 6 council runoff election
EL PASO, Texas – Final results Saturday night in the runoff election for El Paso’s district six council seat indicate Claudia Lizette Rodriguez has…
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District 6 El Paso City Council runoff election taking place Saturday; voter turnout low
EL PASO, Texas — Election Day is Saturday for voters in El Paso’s District 6, where a runoff election for a city council representative is taking…
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El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar to deliver Democratic response to State of the Union in Spanish
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced Friday that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer…
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El Paso city Rep. Claudia Ordaz-Perez facing new ethics complaints over campaign contributions
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city Rep. Claudia Ordaz-Perez is facing new ethics complaints stemming from the campaign contribution reports she filed…
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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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El Paso Rep. Sam Morgan pleads not guilty to domestic violence as City Council again postpones censure decision
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city Rep. Sam Morgan pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a domestic violence charge as City Council again debated whether or not…
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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…
Continue Reading New York Times editorial board endorses Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar for Democratic nomination
The New York Times editorial board on Sunday endorsed Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, a…
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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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Joe Biden says he’d consider Beto O’Rourke, Julian Castro as possible running mates
(Editor’s note: You can see Biden’s remarks on O’Rourke and Castro beginning at the 10:15 mark of the interview in the video player above.) DALLAS,…
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El Paso City Council member named to statewide post for Bloomberg’s presidential campaign
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city Rep. Peter Svarzbein is taking on a new role as deputy state director in Texas for Democrat Michael Bloomberg’s…
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Judge’s ruling reopens the door to refugee resettlement in Texas
SILVER SPRING, Maryland — President Donald Trump can’t give state and local governments “veto power” to reject refugees from resettling…
Continue Reading Buttigieg warns against ‘going to the extreme’ on election issues
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday warned against “going to the extreme” on important election issues a day…
Continue Reading Warren and Sanders agree to disagree over content of 2018 meeting
Democratic primary rivals Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders agreed to disagree during Tuesday’s primary debate on the contents of a private…
Continue Reading Warren makes the case a woman has the best chance to beat Trump
Sen. Elizabeth Warren made a forceful case in Tuesday night’s debate that a woman can win the White House, tackling the unpopular question that…
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Big debate on small stage offered last chance for Democratic candidates before Iowa Caucuses
DES MOINES, Iowa — It was the last Democratic debate before the first votes are cast in the 2020 election. Tuesday night’s debate was the…
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El Paso County Sheriff accused of allowing deputies to partake in illegal gambling pools at work
EL PASO, Texas — Allegations of El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies gambling using betting boards on county time surfaced Tuesday. Former deputy…
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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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