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New Mexico ranchers deal with dry, cold conditions

ALBUQUERQUE – Drastic changes in the weather have left some cattle ill in parts of New Mexico as ranchers deal with cold, dry conditions. The latest crop report released Monday by...

DATE: Oct 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico holds more meetings about hemp regulations

SANTA FE â€“ New Mexico has developed a proposed final rule for regulating the hemp industry and it wants the public to weigh in. The first meeting on the proposal is set for Tues...

DATE: Oct 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor opposes Trump proposal on methane rules

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration is going on record against federal proposals to revoke Obama-era regulations on climate-changing methane leaks from many oi...

DATE: Oct 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police: Officers fatally shoot man during confrontation

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police said officers fatally shot a man who confronted them during a traffic stop after a carjacking attempt. Police said the man shot Friday night was a...

DATE: Oct 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Auditor probes travel expenses of Cowboys for Trump founder

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – New Mexico’s Democratic state auditor is investigating a county’s travel reimbursement to one of its commissioners who founded the group Cowboys for Trump. The ...

DATE: Oct 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico signs on to bolster outdoor recreation industry

SANTA FE – New Mexico has joined a dozen other states in committing to advance principles aimed at bolstering outdoor recreation. The state’s new director of outdoor recreation, A...

DATE: Oct 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico rejoins pact to restore Mexican gray wolves

SANTA FE â€“ New Mexico wildlife officials are rejoining direct efforts to manage endangered Mexican gray wolf populations in cooperation with the federal government and states including Ari...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Detainees threaten self-harm in New Mexico detention center

ALBUQUERQUE – Immigrant advocates and lawyers in New Mexico said multiple asylum-seekers from Cuba have tried to kill themselves and staged sit-ins after being detained by U.S. Immigration a...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

LGBTQ group endorses New Mexico congressional candidate

SANTA FE – A national organization devoted to electing LGBTQ candidates to public office has endorsed an openly gay contender in the race for New Mexico’s northern congressional district. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Proposal would ban plastic bags in Carlsbad

CARLSBAD, N.M. – A southeastern New Mexico city near the state’s booming oil region may become the next town to ban single-use plastic carryout bags. The Carlsbad Current-Argus...

DATE: Oct 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Winter storm warning issued for northern, northeastern New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ A winter storm warning has been issued for northern and northeastern New Mexico through Thursday evening with heavy snowfall expected. The National Weather Service...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

80th Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage expected to bring thousands

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. â€“ Thousands are expected to participate in the 80th anniversary pilgrimage and Mass on a New Mexico hill sacred to Catholics. The El Paso Times reports the...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News