A natural outcome of certain states moving their presidential primaries earlier in the year is that for those states with later primaries, primary election turnout is often dismal. That will likely be the case in New Mexico in 2024 where both presidential frontrunners have locked in their delegate count and there are few contested primary […]
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The Independent News: May 30, 2024
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The Independent News: May 30, 2024
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Edgewood Commission Hopes to Get Abortion Referendum on the Ballot. Again.
The Edgewood Commission is taking steps to approve putting an anti-abortion referendum on the ballot for the third time. At a meeting set for 6 p.m. May 30, commissioners are expected to vote on a resolution directing the town clerk to issue a proclamation for a special all-mail-in vote election. If approved, residents of Edgewood […]
Edgewood Commission Hopes to Get Abortion Referendum on the Ballot. Again.
The Edgewood Commission is taking steps to approve putting an anti-abortion referendum on the ballot for the third time. At a meeting set for 6 p.m. May 30, commissioners are expected to vote on a resolution directing the town clerk to issue a proclamation for a special all-mail-in vote election. If approved, residents of Edgewood […]
Water, energy, conservation and more on the interim agenda for legislators
By DANIELLE PROKOP The interim Water and Natural Resources Committee met in Santa Fe on Tuesday to discuss a proposed schedule and list of topics to address before the legislature meets again for 60 days in 2025. Even with a shorter interim session and shorter meetings, members said there’s plenty of ground to cover with water […]
Water, energy, conservation and more on the interim agenda for legislators
By DANIELLE PROKOP The interim Water and Natural Resources Committee met in Santa Fe on Tuesday to discuss a proposed schedule and list of topics to address before the legislature meets again for 60 days in 2025. Even with a shorter interim session and shorter meetings, members said there’s plenty of ground to cover with water […]
Water, energy, conservation and more on the interim agenda for legislators
By DANIELLE PROKOP The interim Water and Natural Resources Committee met in Santa Fe on Tuesday to discuss a proposed schedule and list of topics to address before the legislature meets again for 60 days in 2025. Even with a shorter interim session and shorter meetings, members said there’s plenty of ground to cover with water […]
NM wildfires grow to 12,000 acres and $28 million estimated cost
By PATRICK LOHMANN Two lightning-caused wildfires in northern and southern New Mexico have grown to a combined 20 square miles, according to the latest figures from firefighting teams. The Indios Fire has burned more than 5,200 acres and has cost an estimated $8 million to suppress. It is burning in the Santa Fe National Forest, […]
NM wildfires grow to 12,000 acres and $28 million estimated cost
By PATRICK LOHMANN Two lightning-caused wildfires in northern and southern New Mexico have grown to a combined 20 square miles, according to the latest figures from firefighting teams. The Indios Fire has burned more than 5,200 acres and has cost an estimated $8 million to suppress. It is burning in the Santa Fe National Forest, […]