This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report While the snow falls on parts of New Mexico, discussions still center on the 2024 election’s results. The […]
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From disappointment to gratitude: NM leaders respond to election results
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell, NM Political Report While the snow falls on parts of New Mexico, discussions still center on the 2024 election’s results. The […]
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Dash for Cash: Four special legislative PACs rake in the dough
By Peter St. Cyr, New Mexico In Depth Four special political committees managed by party leaders in the New Mexico Senate and House chambers have raked in more than $3 million to help candidates in their own parties, making them among the largest fundraising engines in the state. These “legislative caucus committees” are rolling in […]
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Dash for Cash: Four special legislative PACs rake in the dough
By Peter St. Cyr, New Mexico In Depth Four special political committees managed by party leaders in the New Mexico Senate and House chambers have raked in more than $3 million to help candidates in their own parties, making them among the largest fundraising engines in the state. These “legislative caucus committees” are rolling in […]
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Company vows to sue over damages after New Mexico authorities destroy cannabis crops
By Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana plants at greenhouses in northwestern New Mexico, marking what regulators say is the largest seizure and destruction of cannabis in New Mexico since new possession and cultivation laws took effect in 2021. Authorities announced the operation Monday, […]
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Company vows to sue over damages after New Mexico authorities destroy cannabis crops
By Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana plants at greenhouses in northwestern New Mexico, marking what regulators say is the largest seizure and destruction of cannabis in New Mexico since new possession and cultivation laws took effect in 2021. Authorities announced the operation Monday, […]
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New Mexico emergency responders preparing for major winter storm
By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico emergency management officials were moving equipment and workers into place Wednesday ahead of a major storm forecast to hit the state. National Weather Service Albuquerque placed large swaths of the state under a winter storm warning through Friday. That stretches from northern New Mexico south to Ruidoso in […]
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New Mexico emergency responders preparing for major winter storm
By Austin Fisher, Source NM New Mexico emergency management officials were moving equipment and workers into place Wednesday ahead of a major storm forecast to hit the state. National Weather Service Albuquerque placed large swaths of the state under a winter storm warning through Friday. That stretches from northern New Mexico south to Ruidoso in […]
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Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump […]
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AG Torrez proposes new legislation to combat rise in mass shooting threats
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced Oct. 29 a proposed legislative amendment to strengthen penalties for individuals who threaten mass shootings. According to a press release from the New Mexico Department of Justice, the amendment targets Section 30-20-16, “Bomb Scares and Shooting Threats Unlawful,” elevating the offense from a misdemeanor to a fourth-degree felony. This initiative […]