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Legislative Roundup: Meat Act moo-ves on and bill to restart Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force advances

This story is published in partnership with the Santa Fe New Mexican as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. Meat […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections, Uncategorized

Candidate Filing Day: New Mexico Republicans vie to challenge Heinrich and flip redrawn US House districts

By Morgan Lee, Associated Press | SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Republican contenders filed petitions Tuesday to appear on New Mexico’s June 4 primary ballot in hopes of challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and reclaiming a congressional swing seat along the U.S. border with Mexico. Businesswoman Nella Domenici, daughter of longtime U.S. Sen. […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Placitas

Defendants Call for Dismissal of Wild Horses Ordinance Lawsuit

Defendants in a lawsuit alleging a conspiracy to illegally remove free-roaming horses from public land on the east side of the Sandia Mountains have filed motions to dismiss the case, each citing improper venue. Wild Horse Observers Association, a Placitas-based non-profit, filed the 25-page lawsuit in Santa Fe County District Court in November against that […]

Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County

Wild dogs threaten livestock in Sandoval County

The Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a pack of aggressive dogs active around the area of Hidalgo Rd and Sandia Blvd in Rio Rancho. The group of 4-5 dogs is likely domestic, possibly Shepard-mix and Pitbull-mix breeds. The dogs have attacked livestock in the areas and have been “aggressive toward humans”according to […]

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Gov. says Google will use satellites and sensors to help New Mexico cities find leaky pipes. Here’s how.

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press | ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is teaming up with Google to hunt for leaky water pipes using satellite imagery as the drought-stricken state prepares for a future in which growing demand puts more pressure on already dwindling drinking water supplies. State officials made the announcement Tuesday as […]

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Gov unveils 50-year water plan

Gov. Michelle Lujan unveiled a 50-year water action plan at the State Capitol today with the goal of ensuring New Mexicans will have access to clean water for the next five decades.   As one of the driest states in the west, almost three-fourths of the state is currently experiencing severe to exceptional drought conditions. In […]