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January 17, 2024

NRA prepares for battles against blue state governor ‘torching the Constitution’ with gun control

New Mexico is kicking off its legislative session with a gun control blitz tightening purchase and ownership laws, which the NRA vows to fight in court.

January 16, 2024

New Mexico governor wants to use surplus to combat crime, homelessness, and climate change

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham is expected to urge lawmakers to increase affordable housing access and address violent crime and climate change at her State of the State address.

January 13, 2024

New Mexico Democrat governor slammed for 'anti-2nd Amendment' push: 'Illegally trying to snatch guns'

New Mexico Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is being criticized by state Republicans for gun control proposals that include prohibiting guns in parks and extending background check periods.

January 12, 2024

NM Gov. Grisham pushes gun control, public safety as Legislature reconvenes

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham proposed several gun control and violent crime laws Friday, with this year's state legislative session on the horizon.

January 12, 2024

WARNING: Lawmaker's bill mandates automatic death penalty for child sex crimes following Epstein files release

Republican New Mexico state Rep. Stefani Lord introduced a bill that would mandate the death penalty for people convicted of certain sex crimes against children.

January 11, 2024

New Mexico study shows newly discovered dinosaur subspecies predates Tyrannosaurus rex

A team of researchers studying a dinosaur skull found in New Mexico discovered a new subspecies called the Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, which is older and more primitive than the T. rex.

January 10, 2024

New Mexico to offer blood tests amid military base 'forever chemical' probe

The New Mexico Environment Department announced Tuesday that blood tests will be made available to residents and personnel at Cannon Air Force Base amid PFAS contamination concerns.

January 10, 2024

Hydro Flask water bottle survives fire, grateful woman says it ‘will continue to be’ emotional support for her

A New Mexico driver recently lost her vehicle in a fire, but her Hydro Flask water bottle survived the flames. Here's the story of how she was reunited with her beloved item.

January 10, 2024

Suspect in New Mexico shootings on Democratic lawmaker homes pleads guilty

One of three defendants has pleaded guilty to federal charges relating to a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of NM legislators.

January 10, 2024

Former New Mexico sheriff ditches Democrat Party, launches bid for Senate: 'I want to get things done'

Manuel Gonzales, the former sheriff Bernalillo County, has switched political parties and will run for U.S. Senate in New Mexico as a Republican.