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House panel OKs ban on book bans
By Nathan Brown/The Santa Fe New Mexican A bill before the state Legislature to make it harder to remove books from public libraries based on objections to their content took a step forward Thursday evening. House Bill 123 made it out of the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee on a 4-2 party-line vote. Sponsored […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Pueblos
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, Westside Albuquerque
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 […]
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New real time info on arrest warrants expected to lessen people being arrested mistakenly
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico courts and law enforcement on Monday began streamlining how they exchange information about outstanding arrest warrants through a new electronic process aimed at improving the criminal justice system. State Police and court officials said automating electronic delivery allows law enforcement to know that a person is subject to […]
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More EV stations, energy efficient building codes on horizon
More places to zap up are in the works. The state’s Construction Industries Commission, part of the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department (NMRLD), voted last week to require all new homes and businesses to be able to charge electric vehicles. In a news release, the commission said the updated codes align with Gov. Michelle […]
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House committee moves three gun bills forward
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Heinrich, Luján join legislation reaffirming US support for two-state Israel-Palestine solution
New Mexico’s two U.S. Senators, Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, both Democrats, will join a group of 49 senators pushing to reaffirm longstanding U.S. policy in support of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The group will file an amendment to upcoming legislation funding national security priorities. “A long term two-state solution remains crucial for […]