New Mexico faces mounting climate challenges, including extreme heat, wildfires, droughts, storms, heavy precipitation and associated health risks. To plan for such changes, the state has released a pivotal, inaugural Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP). The CARP was spearheaded by a dedicated project management team led by staff from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals […]
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Torrance County to vote on extending ICE prison contract
By Austin Fisher / Source NM Torrance County’s elected officials will meet Wednesday to vote on whether to extend a contract allowing the federal government to incarcerate asylum seekers in central New Mexico. The agenda for tomorrow’s Torrance County Commission meeting includes a request from County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment to the contract between the county […]
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Two PFAS chemicals designated hazardous substances under Superfund law
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 Hannah Grover / New Mexico Political Report The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a final rule Friday to designate two types of PFAS chemicals […]
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NM receives $156M to boost access to solar
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 Hannah Grover / New Mexico Political Report New Mexico will receive millions in federal money to increase access to solar power. The U.S. […]
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Progressives going after incumbents in hot Democratic primaries
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Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrate state-authorized pot industry
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Border Patrol is asserting its authority to seize cannabis shipments — including commercial, state-authorized supplies — as licensed cannabis providers file complaints that more than $300,000 worth of marijuana has been confiscated in recent months at highway checkpoints in southern New Mexico. New […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News
That Was Then
Andy Lyman, The Paper. Despite Election Day being about 7 months away, the work of some internet sleuths has already caused waves in New Mexico political circles. In a high-profile congressional race, abortion is quickly becoming one of the major focuses, partly thanks to a 4-year-old video of one of the candidates. In the video […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, Placitas
Heinrich Reflects on Biden Land Protection Rules and Years of Work in DC to Protect Buffalo Tract
The Biden administration’s decision this week to withdraw thousands of acres of federal public lands from development came as a welcome surprise to residents of Placitas, Bernalillo and local communities who have advocated White House or congressional action to protect the historic Buffalo Tract area from mining. The administration’s announcement was important enough to earn […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Sandoval County
County Fire Chief Submits Plan to Improve Response Times
Honors and annual reports were on the table at the Sandoval County Commission meeting on April 10. Sandoval County Sheriff Jesse James Casaus and Chief Deputy Officer Allen Mills took the lead at the meeting by handing out awards and promotions to law enforcement personnel and presenting their 2023 annual report to the commission. Highlights […]
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New Mexico voters can now sign up to receive absentee ballots permanently
ASSOCIATED PRESS / SANTA FE, N.M. Registered voters in New Mexico for the first time can join a permanent list to receive an absentee ballot by mail in future elections, state election regulators announced Wednesday. The secretary of state’s office says it is accepting online requests for absentee ballots ahead of the June 4 primary […]