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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.

February 14, 2023

New Mexico Senate approves proposed ban on local disposal of spent nuclear fuel unless state provides consent

A bill from Democratic New Mexico Senator Jeff Steinborn, which proposed a ban on the local disposal of spent nuclear fuel, was approved in the state Senate.

February 12, 2023

New Mexico State men's basketball program suspended indefinitely after reports of hazing: chancellor

New Mexico State University indefinitely suspended its men's basketball program and placed staff on paid leave after reports of hazing within the team, Chancellor Dan Arvizu revealed.

February 11, 2023

New Mexico State suspends men's basketball program, places coach and staff on paid administrative leave

New Mexico State University announced Friday it has suspended its men's basketball program and placed head coach Greg Heiar and staff on administrative leave.

February 10, 2023

New Mexico backs deal with Texas on Rio Grande water use

New Mexico's state engineer will support an agreement with Texas and Colorado settling conflicts over diversion of water from the Rio Grande.

February 10, 2023

New Mexico firearm bill narrowly passes the state's House of Representatives

A firearm bill in New Mexico narrowly passed the state's House of Representatives. The bill would make it illegal to store guns where children can access them.

February 8, 2023

New Mexico murder suspect on the run, cut off ankle monitor after being released from jail pretrial

A New Mexico murder suspect who was released from jail pretrial allegedly cut off his ankle monitor after the state's Supreme Court ordered him to be detained.

February 8, 2023

New Mexico legislators propose 7 new gun laws

Legislators in New Mexico put forward seven new gun laws in a large package of proposals. State House members want to prohibit the sale of certain semiautomatic rifles and handguns.

February 7, 2023

New Mexico bill ordering pretrial detention change could cost state $15.3M a year

A pretrial detention change could end up costing New Mexico $15.3 million a year. The state Senate bill calls for those convicted of violent crimes to remain jailed without bond.

February 6, 2023

New Mexico considering naming a first-in-the-nation 'state aroma,' thanks to fifth-grade class

The state of New Mexico may become the first state in the nation to have an official aroma, thanks in no small part to the advocacy of a fifth-grade class with a passion for chilies.