The Torrance County Commission is concerned about the impact cannabis farms have on communities and the lack of local control. The commission passed a resolution Wednesday on a unanimous vote […]

Kevin Hendricks, nm.news
Kevin Hendricks is a local news editor with nm.news. He is a two-decade veteran of local news as a sportswriter and assistant editor with the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.
New Mexico congressional delegation discuss election certification and the Capitol riots anniversary
In a flurry of competence seen infrequently on Capitol Hill in recent months, the electoral college votes of the 2024 presidential election were certified Monday during a joint session of […]
Lawmakers hope the fifth time’s the charm for green amendment despite no increased support
By Susan Morée New Mexico lawmakers are making a fifth attempt to pass a New Mexico green amendment to protect the environment despite little change from previous failed efforts to […]
What to expect in 2025
We’re off and running in a new year and a new presidency is just around the corner. Given the vigor of the as yet completely private transition of President-elect Trump […]
Dashing Through The Snow
Strap on your snowshoes, the 21st Sandia Snowshoe Classic 5K race is set for Jan. 18 on the Sandia Crest in the Cibola National Forest, despite lower-than-average snowfall this year. […]
Big Changes are in Store for the Signpost in 2025
Happy 2025. It’s a new year and we have a new way to deliver the news you care about. This year, The Sandoval Signpost is transitioning from a once-per-week print […]
Big Changes are in Store for The Independent in 2025
Happy 2025. It’s a new year and we have a new way to deliver the news you care about. This year, The Independent News is transitioning from a once-per-week print […]
The year in water news: Preparing for New Mexico’s drier future
Water stayed at the forefront of news about conservation, health and money in New Mexico this year, and pressure is growing for increased support from the Roundhouse in the January […]
The Spirit of Lucy–Its Cemetery
By Denise Tessier If you’ve traveled U.S. 60 to Willard, you’ve passed the railroad town of Lucy, N.M., and likely never saw it; a tall railroad berm parallel to the […]
Governor Appoints Former State Senator to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
A former state senator will soon be joining the regulatory body that oversees most utilities in the state. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on New Year’s Day the appointment of […]