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January 30, 2023

NM loses 3rd public education secretary in 4 years

New Mexico has lost its third public education secretary in the last four years. Kurt Steinhaus said he wanted to retire to focus on family and his health.

January 27, 2023

Albuquerque, NM, police revise use-of-force policies to reform city’s police department

Albuquerque police officers will begin training under new guidelines. The policies are expected to provide cops a better sense of when they should use less-lethal force.

January 27, 2023

Former NM state tax employee sentenced to nearly 8 years for wire fraud, identity theft, money laundering

A former New Mexico state tax employee was sentenced to almost eight years in prison. He altered tax refunds and directed the money to accounts he controlled.

January 26, 2023

New Mexico school bus failed to yield before collision

New Mexico police said that a school bus that collided with a tractor-trailer failed to yield on Wednesday. Officials said one student suffered critical injuries.

January 26, 2023

NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vows bipartisan effort to fight crime

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vowed to work with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers to fight crime in the state as homicide rates continue to rise in Albuquerque.

January 25, 2023

New Mexico school bus crash leaves 7 injured, 1 critical condition

A New Mexico school bus and a large vehicle crashed into each other on Wednesday leaving 7 children hospitalized and one with serious injuries. Officials didn't provide further details.

January 25, 2023

New Mexico lawmakers propose bill to chemically castrate pedophiles as parole condition

A bill in New Mexico would require certain convicted sex offenders to undergo chemical castration as a condition of their parole

January 25, 2023

NM lawmakers propose bill that would ban contracts detaining immigrants in civil cases

New Mexico legislators have introduced a bill aimed at ending detention in civil immigration cases. It is unclear whether Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will approve the bill.

January 24, 2023

NM bill aimed at protecting communities from climate crisis advances in Legislature

New Mexico is advancing a bill to help local governments better prepare itself from climate-related threats, including floods, wildfires, and extreme heat.

January 23, 2023

Failed New Mexico GOP candidate Solomon Peña denied bond in shooting case

Solomon Peña, a failed Republican candidate for New Mexico statehouse who is accused of orchestrating shootings at Democratic officials' homes, was denied bond on Monday.