By Kevin Hendricks A familiar name in Albuquerque politics is back on the scene after announcing his campaign to run for New Mexico’s second congressional district in 2026. After a failed run at Albuquerque Mayor in 2021, Eddy Aragon said he is running for Gabe Vasquez’s seat in the United States Congress next year. Aragon […]
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Infant diagnosed with measles in Curry County
Staff report The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday confirmed the first measles case in Curry County, an infant too young to receive protective vaccination, prompting health officials to urge community vigilance. The Curry County case, plus three additional cases in Lea County, brings the total number of measles cases to 71 in New […]
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Real ID law implementation sparks concerns, New Mexico Group advocates for immigrant rights
Staff report As the federal Real ID Act went into effect this week, concerns regarding privacy, discrimination and confusion have surfaced, particularly within immigrant communities, according to a press release from Somos Un Pueblo Unido, a New Mexico organization that “is actively working to protect the rights and dignity of undocumented immigrants in the face […]
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Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative reflects on recent wildfires, plan for the future
By Hannah Grover Les Montoya, general manager of the Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative, reflected on the utility’s experience during the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire of 2022 and discussed wildfire preparedness initiatives on Thursday during a workshop discussion. The workshop was part of a series hosted by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission. The Hermits Peak/Calf […]
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Feds say there’s a ‘serious defect’ in listing the lesser prairie chicken as endangered
By Hannah Grover The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior asked a federal district court to send the listing of the lesser prairie chicken under the Endangered Species Act back to the agencies as they plan to vacate the listing. Industry groups, including the Permian Basin Petroleum Association as […]
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Forest Service official says agency will need help from state, community partners
By Hannah Grover U.S. Forest Service Acting Associate Chief Chris French said his agency will need assistance from state and community partners amid budget cuts and staff departures. French answered questions during a U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry this week during a hearing on the Fix Our Forests Act. The Fix Our […]
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New Mexico Senator wins inaugural Kamala Harris Trailblazer Award
By Kevin Hendricks It was a night of firsts at Emerge America’s 20th anniversary gala in San Francisco on April 30, as former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to the national spotlight and New Mexico Senator Cindy Nava was honored as a “trailblazing alum” of the political organization. In her first public speech since leaving […]
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Outdoor exhibition announces 2025 season re-opening with grand piece
By Andrea Vasquez The 2025 edition of Origami in the Garden began on May 5 and runs through October 31 in Cerrillos. The outdoor sculpture exhibition will highlight Master Peace, a 25-foot monument made of 1,000 cast metal origami cranes, 500 of which have been sent across the world as individual sculptures, while the remaining […]
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New Mexico State Police Officer arrested for DWI, crash and leaving scene
By Kevin Hendricks A New Mexico State Police officer was arrested in Rio Rancho on May 2 and placed on administrative leave following allegations of driving while intoxicated, causing a crash and leaving the scene. Hugo Diaz-Amaya was arrested and placed on leave after the incident, which occurred around 3 p.m. near NM 528 and […]
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Utility says it needs rate hike to meet New Mexico’s 40% renewables goal
By Hannah Grover A utility serving customers in southern New Mexico is asking state regulators to approve a small increase to a rate rider that will support bringing new renewable resources online. El Paso Electric filed a plan with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on Friday outlining how it will reach the state-required 40% […]