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New Mexico Environmental Department hires new legal director

Bruce Baizel will also work with the Office of Natural Resources Trustee

DATE: Dec 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico agency calls for better emissions rules

Flyover findings indicate increased leaks at oil, gas fields

DATE: Dec 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Small shops cater to last-minute Christmas shoppers

In Durango and Farmington, COVID limits have people supporting local retailers

DATE: Dec 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Premium oil and gas tracts in short supply in New Mexico

SANTA FE – There are fewer premium tracts available for leasing by oil and gas developers on state trust land in the Permian Basin, and New Mexico land managers say that’s having an effect o...

DATE: Dec 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

US agency looks to open rare lizard’s habitat to oil and gas

CARLSBAD, N.M. – Federal wildlife managers are considering offering permits to landowners in the Permian Basin that environmentalists say could further compromise habitat for a rare lizard f...

DATE: Dec 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico seeks court’s protection from business lawsuits

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s governor and top health officials are trying to fend off a flurry of lawsuits by businesses owners who say financial losses caused by the state’s pandemic health orde...

DATE: Dec 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Sen. Udall warns against ‘tyranny of the minority’ in farewell address

‘People are losing faith in the system – rightfully so’

DATE: Dec 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico reports 1,250 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths

SANTA FE – Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,250 new COVID-19 cases with eight additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the state’s totals since the pandemic...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Concerns raised about costs of New Mexico Civil Rights Act

SANTA FE – A proposed New Mexico Civil Rights Act that would allow legal claims to be filed in state court over alleged infringements on free speech, freedom of religion and other constituti...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico legislative bill to provide $5M in relief funds

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department has been appropriated $5 million by the state Legislature to provide emergency financial assistance to low income state residents who didn...

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wandering mountain lion tracked 558 miles to Mesa Verde National Park

Cougar settles in park after five-month journey from central New Mexico

DATE: Dec 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Buy local’ push picks up steam in New Mexico amid shutdown

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jenny Gonzales, owner of Los Ranchos’ Culture Club Salon, said she has seen firsthand this year how local businesses are able to lift one another up — even during th...

DATE: Dec 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business