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a July 3 traffic stop involving commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was later involved in a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed New Mexico authorities during a press conference last week. (NMSP)
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New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler defended his agency’s commercial driver’s license policies after federal officials criticized the state’s compliance with English language proficiency requirements for truck drivers. The […]

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USDOT blames New Mexico State Police for fatal Florida semi accident involving undocumented driver

by NM Political Report Supported by NM Political Report August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says New Mexico State Police officers are partially responsible for a fatal semi-truck accident over 1,000 miles away earlier this month in Florida. According to […]

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
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Appeals court blocks New Mexico’s new 7-day waiting period for gun purchases

by NM Political Report Supported by NM Political Report August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

A 2024 state law requiring a 7-day waiting period for the purchase of firearms will not go into effect, at least for now. A federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed […]

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Failed New Mexico House candidate sentenced to 80 Years for role in shootings at local Democrats’ homes

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13, 2025August 14, 2025

A failed Republican legislative candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison on Wednesday for hiring gunmen to shoot at the homes of four Democratic elected officials in the […]

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Construction company blamed for shocking injury

nm.news logo by Josh Lee, nm.news Supported by NM Political Report August 8, 2025August 8, 2025

A local construction company is facing steep fines after a serious electrical safety violation left a worker hospitalized earlier this year. According to a citation issued by the state’s Occupational […]

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Snapchat faces legal battle in New Mexico over child exploitation allegations

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025

Social media company accused of easing exploitation The State of New Mexico’s lawsuit against the parent company of Snapchat over allegations of enabling child exploitation is gathering steam. The lawsuit, […]

Our Lady of Health church of Las Cruces.
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New lawsuits allege systemic abuse and concealment by Catholic Dioceses

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Josh Lee, Las Cruces, New Mexico […]

The New Mexico Supreme Court concluded last week that there was not enough evidence that Commissioner Alex Naranjo committed malfeasance or misfeasance on an alleged violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act (OMA).
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Supreme Court saves politico from recall over Rio Arriba Oñate statue dispute

Kevin Hendricks | nm.news by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 18, 2025July 21, 2025

This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Connor Currier This report is original […]




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