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February 17, 2023

Tiger cub rescued in New Mexico finds new home in Colorado

A New Mexico illegally held Bengal tiger cub has been transferred to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. Police received a tip that someone was keeping a tiger cub as a pet.

February 17, 2023

NM Gov. Grisham signs executive order to revamp child protection agency

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham aiming to protect children suffering from neglect and abuse has announced an overhaul of the state’s child protection agency.

February 17, 2023

New Mexico: US officials authorize helicopter with shooters to kill feral cows in the Gila Wilderness

Authorities are set to execute a plan to remove some wild livestock in the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico as the animals have acted aggressively towards visitors.

February 16, 2023

New Mexico man sentenced to 33 years for murdering Army veteran girlfriend

A New Mexico man has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for the murder of his Army veteran girlfriend. The man plead guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping.

February 16, 2023

NM House endorses $1 billion budget plan to raise public salaries, expand free college education

A New Mexico House panel has endorsed a $1 billion increase in fund spending to boost rural health care networks, public salaries, and no-pay day care and college.

February 15, 2023

Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada due for bitter cold weather conditions

A cold weather warning was in effect in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada through Wednesday. Highways and interstates have been closed in Arizona, along with schools.

February 15, 2023

NM Senate approves landmark bill that would create recurring funds for conservation projects

The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill described as a landmark conservation measure. The bill would create recurring funding for water and land projects.

February 15, 2023

Haitian woman pleads guilty to weapons charges in NM compound raid

A Haitian woman has offered a guilty plea in exchange for a reduced sentence after authorities raided a New Mexico compound and found the remains of a 3-year-old boy.

February 15, 2023

Nine cities reached record homicides in 2022 as staffing shortages plagued police departments

Nine cities reported all-time high homicide numbers in 2022 since they began recording homicide figures. Overall homicides across large U.S. cities were down about 5% last year.

February 14, 2023

Native American attorney named as top legal advisor to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland

The U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has asked Lynn Trujillo to serve as her top legal advisor. Trujillo previously oversaw New Mexico's Indian Affairs Department.