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March 15, 2023

New Mexico seeking ‘professional bear huggers’ for new job opening

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Monday put out a call for professional "bear huggers," or conservation officers who must educate the public about wildlife and management.

March 15, 2023

Storing guns in places that children could access will become a crime in New Mexico starting June 16

Storing firearms in areas kids could access will soon become a crime in New Mexico. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the bill Tuesday which will take effect on June 16.

March 15, 2023

New Mexico legislators reject proposal to prohibit migrant detention in the state

A proposal to prohibit state governments from detaining migrants in New Mexico was rejected by state legislators. The bill failed on a 17-21 vote of the state Senate.

March 14, 2023

Special prosecutor in Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case to step down

Andrea Reeb, the special prosecutor for the "Rust" movie set shooting that left Halyna Hutchins dead, has made the decision to step down this week.

March 14, 2023

Lawmakers across US step up efforts to shield personal information of public employees from being disclosed

Lawmakers across the country are stepping up efforts to shield the information of public employees such as police, elected officials, and judges from being disclosed.

March 13, 2023

Albuquerque pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash

An Albuquerque pedestrian was killed late Friday in a hit-and-run crash on the east side of town. The sedan that fatally struck the individual fled the scene of the accident.

March 13, 2023

New Mexico lawmakers hash out record spending plan of $9.6 billion

Lawmakers in New Mexico are hashing out a record spending plan of $9.6 billion, which was crafted from a financial windfall linked to natural gas production.

March 13, 2023

In New Mexico, 2 teenagers arrested for allegedly murdering 17-year-old boy

Two 16-year-old boys were arrested in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy. They are both facing charges of first-degree murder.

March 9, 2023

Santa Fe delays possible plan to rebuild Civil War obelisk

Santa Fe delayed a possible plan to rebuild a Civil War obelisk. Dozens of community members who opposed the reconstruction voiced their concerns for hours at a public meeting.

March 9, 2023

Santa Fe delays controversial plan to rebuild Civil War obelisk

Santa Fe, New Mexico, has delayed a plan to rebuild a controversial Civil War obelisk dedicated to the “heroes” who died while battling against “savage Indians.”