The Village of Cuba recently implemented restrictions on outdoor watering due to a prolonged lack of rainfall, soaring temperatures and extreme drought conditions. Ironically, soon after the restrictions were implemented, monsoon rains began flooding the state. “We’ll probably keep it in place and just play it by ear through July and see what happens,” Mayor […]
New Mexico Statewide News
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Conservation Enforcement on Santa Ana Pueblo Lands Expected at End of July
Once Tamaya Kwii Kee Nee Puu is signed into trust with the federal government, people who are not members of the Santa Ana Pueblo and who trespass will be subject to tribal and federal law enforcement. In June, Santa Ana Pueblo officials were joined by the Southwest Regional Office of the U.S. Bureau of Indian […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Alec Baldwin’s lawyer grills crime scene tech over search for live ammo at his shooting trial
Prosecutors sought to cast Alec Baldwin as someone who flouts rules and has little regard for safety at the first day of his New Mexico trial in the shooting of a cinematographer.
Special prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson repeatedly referred to Baldwin playing “make-believe” with a revolver on the set of the film “Rust,” and said it led to very real danger and the death of Halyna Hutchins, whom she called “a vibrant 42-year-old rising star.”
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Wildfire risk rises as Western states dry out amid ongoing heat wave baking most of the US
Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires as hot conditions and low humidity dry out the landscape amid a protracted heat wave that is expected to bake much of the U.S. again Thursday.
California’s top fire official said Wednesday that so far this year the state has responded to more than 3,500 wildfires that have scorched nearly 325 square miles (842 square kilometers) of vegetation — five times the average burned through July 10 in each of the past five years.
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Defense attorney says ‘Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting’ at trial openings
By MORGAN LEE and ANDREW DALTON SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an “unspeakable tragedy” but that “ Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting.” Baldwin’s lawyer Alex Spiro emphasized in his opening statement in a Santa Fe, New Mexico, […]
Posted inNew Mexico State Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Despite calls from groups, governor won’t call off special session
A group of 41 organizations and individuals want Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to halt plans to hold a special legislative session which is scheduled to start next week.
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
NM amends complaint against DOD regarding PFAS contamination
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 The New Mexico Environment Department, the New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee and the state Attorney General amended a lawsuit […]
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
A closer look at the SCOTUS ruling on the Rio Grande
By DANIELLE PROKOP With the irrigation season still going strong, and recent rains temporarily swelling the Rio Grande, the river is running through most of New Mexico. In court, the case over the river’s water is in a lull, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a deal to end a lawsuit over the water flowing at about just […]
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Jury is seated in Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico
By MORGAN LEE and ANDREW DALTON SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury was seated Tuesday for Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial in New Mexico, where opening statements are set to start Wednesday. Twelve jurors and four alternates were chosen by Santa Fe County special prosecutors and the actor’s team of defense attorneys. They’ll be tasked with […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, Westside Albuquerque
Leger Fernàndez votes against voter ID bill
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 The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act seeks to require proof of United States citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, but opponents […]
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