By Hannah Grover The spread of New World screwworms in Mexico has prompted a halt in the cross-border cattle, horse and bison trade, and now members of the U.S. Congress […]
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Former Rio Arriba Sheriff’s died from ‘toxic effects of fentanyl and alcohol’
By Kevin Hendricks The New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator released a report Thursday that attributes the Easter death of Rio Arriba County Sheriff Billy Merrifield to an accidental […]
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State regulators approve electric rate increases for PNM customers
By Hannah Grover People who receive electricity from the Public Service Company of New Mexico will see an increase in rates in July followed by another increase in April 2026. […]
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Senator Heinrich demands answers on land transfer to Army in southern New Mexico
By Kevin Hendricks Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is pressing the Department of Defense for answers regarding the recent transfer of […]
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Peaking in the Permian?
We are all too aware of New Mexico’s dependence on the oil and gas industry. I’m not the only one noting that our economy is not diversified enough or that […]
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Water Quality Control Commission approves water reuse rule
By Hannah Grover The Water Quality Control Commission approved a rule Wednesday outlining requirements for wastewater reuse, including how produced water — a byproduct of oil and gas production — […]
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New Mexico Department of Health report reveals alarming health disparities among homeless population
A new report from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) highlights the severe health challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness in the state. The report, A Novel Strategy for […]
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Rep. Vasquez challenges GOP over SNAP cuts to New Mexicans
Staff Report – Congressman Gabe Vasquez, a Democrat representing most of Southern New Mexico and Albuquerque’s Westside, laid into Republican efforts this week cutting SNAP benefits to fund the “big […]
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Vaccinations double as measles cases surge in New Mexico
Staff report New Mexico is experiencing a significant increase in measles cases in 2025, with 71 cases reported across five counties: Chaves, Curry, Doña Ana, Eddy, and Lea. In response, […]
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Mesa del Sol area to welcome new global business accelerator
By Hannah Grover Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new global business accelerator and commercialization center based in Albuquerque on Tuesday while at an investment summit in Maryland. The new […]