ASSOCIATED PRESS / LAS CRUCES, N.M. More than a dozen people were injured Tuesday after a sports utility vehicle crashed through the front glass wall of a thrift store in Las Cruces, authorities said. First responders said 10 of the 15 injured in Tuesday’s crash were taken to hospitals for treatment and one person had […]
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US and Mexico will boost deportation flights and enforcement to crack down on illegal migration
By SEUNG MIN KIM / Associated Press President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador are moving swiftly on new steps to crack down on illegal migration that include tougher enforcement on railways, on buses and in airports as well as increased repatriation flights for migrants from both the U.S. and Mexico. The two […]
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NMED reaches record-high million settlement in gas flaring case
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 / NM Political Report A state agency reached a settlement agreement with an oil and gas company as New Mexico continues […]
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State warns New Mexico fentanyl supply ‘much more deadly’ than before after testing uncovers ‘tranq’
For the first time, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has confirmed the presence of xylazine in three fentanyl samples tested through the state’s Adulterant Checking Program. Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is a nonopioid, central nervous system depressant. It is most often used in veterinary medicine and is not approved for use in […]
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PHOTOS: The 41st Gathering of Nations Powwow
Every April, Albuquerque hosts the world’s largest Native American powwow, where thousands of dancers from more than 500 tribes gather to perform traditional dances and celebrate their culture. Photographer Roberto Rosales attended the Grand Entry of Dancers at EXPO New Mexico on Friday as well as an event where Black Eagle Singers from the Jemez […]
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Freight train derailment, fire forces Interstate 40 closure near Arizona-New Mexico line
ASSOCIATED PRESS SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire Friday near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the closure of interstate highway that serves as a key trucking route. No injuries were reported in the midday train wreck east of Houck, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a […]
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Nuclear Watch New Mexico calls for comprehensive plutonium cleanup at LANL
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 A group of anti-nuclear activists used data from Los Alamos National Laboratory to map places where plutonium contamination has been […]
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NM Receives $156M to Boost Access to Solar
New Mexico will receive millions in federal money to increase access to solar power. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced recipients of the $7 billion Solar for All competition awards on Monday. The state will receive $156 million through the program, which is enough to increase solar access for more than 21,000 households. The New […]
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Councilors Approve 4% Solid Waste Rate Hike
Bernalillo town councilors voted at the April 22 council meeting to approve a solid waste rate increase and heard just how much the town received from the Legislature. Adam Meyer, the district manager for Road Runner Waste Services, asked the council to approve a rate increase for Bernalillo. The council unanimously approved a 4% adjustment […]
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State Seeks Input on Climate Plan
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 […]