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

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.

New Mexico governor's gun restriction orders to be reviewed by state Supreme Court

January 8, 2024

New Mexico governor's gun restriction orders to be reviewed by state Supreme Court

New Mexico gun rights advocates are pressing the state Supreme Court to halt emergency orders issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham that limit carrying firearms in public parks.

Latino Senate hopeful says Hispanic voters being 'blindsided' by Dem policies, aims to flip border seat red

January 6, 2024

Latino Senate hopeful says Hispanic voters being 'blindsided' by Dem policies, aims to flip border seat red

Republican New Mexico Senate candidate Ben Luna is aiming to flip his state's seat from the Democrats, and says Latino voters leaving the Democrat Party puts that goal within reach.

New Mexico Gov. Grisham proposes spending increase for housing, education and health care

January 5, 2024

New Mexico Gov. Grisham proposes spending increase for housing, education and health care

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has proposed a nearly 10% increase in the general fund spending for the fiscal year running from July 2024 through June 2025.

New Mexico lawmakers consider ban on oil and gas production near schools

January 4, 2024

New Mexico lawmakers consider ban on oil and gas production near schools

A bill has been proposed in New Mexico to ban oil and gas production within a mile of schools and day care centers, with the goal of protecting children from pollution.

$New Mexico officials propose regulations for reuse of fracking wastewater$

December 29, 2023

New Mexico officials propose regulations for reuse of fracking wastewater

New Mexico environmental officials are proposing a new regulatory framework for reusing wastewater focusing on the byproducts of oil and natural gas drilling.

New Mexico native will oversee the state's $49B savings portfolio amid windfall from petroleum

December 27, 2023

New Mexico native will oversee the state's $49B savings portfolio amid windfall from petroleum

A former economist for the Legislature was selected as the new head of New Mexico's nearly $50 billion investment fund, which benefits schools, hospitals, and other institutions.

New Mexico WWII soldier's remains identified nearly 80 years later

December 21, 2023

New Mexico WWII soldier's remains identified nearly 80 years later

A team of U.S. government historians and researchers have identified Army Private Homer Mitchell from New Mexico as a soldier who died during World War II.

New Mexico's largest city introduces advanced surveillance network to address record homicide rates

December 19, 2023

New Mexico's largest city introduces advanced surveillance network to address record homicide rates

Albuquerque, New Mexico, has implemented a surveillance system, including 10,000 cameras, license plate readers and gunshot-detection technology, to combat record homicides.

New Mexico taps agency veteran as new Indian Affairs secretary

December 15, 2023

New Mexico taps agency veteran as new Indian Affairs secretary

Josett Monette will serve as the next head of New Mexico's Indian Affairs Department, less than a year after predecessor James Mountain took the position.