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The Most Inconsequential of Felony Convictions

Fifty years ago, President Richard Nixon, facing three articles of impeachment over the Watergate break-in and wiretapping scandal, resigned from office. Pardoned just a month later, Nixon would spend the rest of his years in quiet retirement, always tainted by Watergate.  Thirty years ago, a special counsel was appointed to review President Bill Clinton’s involvement […]

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Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago

By CHRISTINA LARSON The horse transformed human history – and now scientists have a clearer idea of when humans began to transform the horse. Around 4,200 years ago, one particular lineage of horse quickly became dominant across Eurasia, suggesting that’s when humans started to spread domesticated horses around the world, according to research published Thursday in […]

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Gloria Jean Garcia

Gloria Jean Garcia, age 80, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by her six loving children. Gloria was born in Tajique, New Mexico, to Rosendo Aragon and Silveria (Barela) Aragon. She was baptized on December 25, 1943, a cherished day marking the beginning of a life filled with love and devotion to her […]

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DA in Alec Baldwin’s Case Wins Santa Fe County Democratic Primary Race

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An incumbent district attorney pursuing an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin fended off a Democratic challenger in New Mexico’s primary election on Tuesday to ensure her reelection. New Mexico has a closed primary system that limits participation to voters who register with major parties, leaving out Independent or unaffiliated […]

It’s official: Berry-era homeless jobs program to return

A nationally recognized initiative that provides day labor jobs for those experiencing homelessness has made a comeback in Albuquerque.  The idea is based on former Mayor Richard Berry’s “There’s a Better Way” program, which first launched in 2014. Officials said it fills an urgent need in the face of record levels of homelessness across the […]

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Local Dem Legislator Targeted by Gov. Goes Down

By Matthew Reichbach, NM Political Report Every legislative seat is up for grabs in 2024, which means all incumbents who sought reelection had to face the voters. Most did not face primary opponents, or easily defeated their primary opponents. However, several lost or faced close races. Embattled state Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto, the subject of accusations […]

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With Polls Closed, More Than 230,000 New Mexicans Cast Votes in Primary Election

By the time polls closed on Tuesday, more than 230,000 people had voted in New Mexico’s primary election.  According to a 5 p.m. update by the New Mexico secretary of state, 85,583 New Mexicans voted on election day. That is in addition to the 119,966 ballots cast during the early voting period. At 5 p.m., 121,615 people […]