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Local News
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Nursery owner Lynn Payne talks with KSFR about the do's and don'ts of spring gardening. -
New Mexico’s Agriculture Secretary, Jeff Witte, joined a USDA Trade mission to New Delhi, India in hopes of exporting New Mexican Pecans to one of the world's epicenters. -
The President's Administration Announces New School Meal Standards to Strengthen Child Nutrition. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack shared details on the subject. -
Governors Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico, and Mark Gordon, Wyoming, recently announced their participation in the National Governors Association (NGA) Disagree Better Initiative. -
The New Mexico Mortgage finance authority is announcing that funding for the Recovery housing program will be opening for qualified organizations that can provide a stable living situation to those on the path to recovery. -
Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced that $156 million has been awarded to New Mexico from the agencies $7 billion Solar for all competition. This will support low-income households.
In Case You Missed It
Secretary of State Rejects Petition Against Firearm Waiting Period
Secretary of state Maggie Toulouse Oliver rejected a referendum on 129 House Bill for a 7 day waiting period to purchase a firearm. The petition was submitted by Senators Craig Brandt and Pat woods.
Civil Suit Settled for Native Activist Shot at Statue Protest
A settlement has been reached for a 2023 shooting of native american man at an activist gathering in espanola, protesting the installation of a bronze statue of a spanish conquistador. Ryan Martinez of Sandia Park, who is being held without bail on charges of attempted murder as well as assault, has pleaded not guilty.
Attorney General Torrez on NIBIN Machines Secured by Heinrich
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez spoke when U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich announced funding to purchase and staff new ballistics testing machines for more law enforcement agencies in New Mexico.
Sen. Heinrich Secured Funding for Ballistics Test Machine
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich announced over $1 million he secured in the FY24 appropriations bill to purchase new ballistics testing machines for law enforcement agencies in 4 counties in New Mexico. Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart Says this will officers to focus on "art of policing."
NM Senator Led Legislation Banning Russian Uranium Imports
Legislation banning the import of Russian uranium passed the senate and was led by US Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico.
FTC Approves Exxon Mobil Acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources
Exxon Mobil will have a larger presence in the Permian Basin after the Federal trade commission approved a deal for the company to purchase Pioneer Natural resources. A $60 billion transaction.
Interviews
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We spoke to the Consul General from Houston where she oversees relations with the southwestern U.S. -
Professor Kastenberg is one of the highest regarding legal analysts in the country and has extensive experience as both a prosecutor and public defender. -
As the 2023 New Mexico Legislature kicks off it's 60-day session, Think New Mexico has released recommendations to improve the state's education system. -
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti received a cash donation from a woman who was part of an attempt to falsely allocate the state’s electoral votes to Donald Trump, a recently filed finance report shows.
