Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, New Mexico Statewide News

Bill increasing royalty rates on top producing oil and gas leases heads to governor’s desk

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NM lawmakers move to protect waters that lost protection following SCOTUS ruling

By Hannah Grover When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in the Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency case in 2023, the majority of waterways in New Mexico lost their protections under the Clean Water Act. Now state lawmakers are seeking to rectify that situation. Senate Bill 21 is headed to the governor’s desk […]

Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg

Bill targeting sales of parts to convert firearms into automatic weapons clears Senate

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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

Trump looks to save coal, what could that mean for New Mexico

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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Edgewood, Housing & Homelessness, Uncategorized

PNM Decides Not to Cut Power to East Mountains Residents

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PNM Plans to Cut Power to 10,000 East Mountains Residents

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PNM Plans to Cut Power to 10,000 East Mountains Residents

By Hannah Grover  Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout the day with the latest closures and updates from PNM and local officials. Check back often for the latest. 3:30 pm: As of 3:30 pm, PNM announced that they no longer planned to cut power to this area. Read more here. The Public Service […]