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Local News
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A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.” -
The New Mexico Performing Arts Society is gearing up for their 2024 Concert Series, Presenting its Cantata Series II and the Annual Bach Society Performances, with shows in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. -
The New Mexico State Police released a Critical Incident Video for officers involved in a shooting incident that happened at an apartment complex in Albuquerque on March 8th, 2024. Officers involved are now on standard administrative leave. -
Under a new rule from the Interior Department, oil and gas companies will have to pay more to drill on public lands and satisfy stronger requirements for the cleanup of old or abandoned wells. -
New Mexico’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Javier Martinez, Spoke at the Senate’s Joint Economic Committee hearing Building Blocks for Success: Investing in Early Childhood Education on March 10th. -
New Mexican Senator Martin Heinrich, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, Spoke at the committees recent April 10th, hearing on early childhood education on how New Mexico is setting national standards.
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PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Water Sources Around New Mexico
Studies have found that so-called forever chemicals have been detected in water sources across New Mexico. The U.S. Geological Survey on April 10, detailed the findings of the studies, which were done in cooperation with the state's Environment Department.
Former NM Legislator and APS Administrator Pleaded Not Guilty
A former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico has pleaded not guilty to numerous federal charges stemming from a corruption investigation. Sheryl Williams Stapleton entered her plea Tuesday during an initial court appearance in Albuquerque.
Governors of NM and AZ Seek Federal help For Uranium Cleanup
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs are seeking federal support to transform uranium mining cleanup.
2 Tribal Nations Sue Social Media Companies for Youth Suicides
Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth. Their lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles county court names the companies responsible for Instagram, Snap, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Google.
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds 1864 Abortion Law
A near-total ban on abortions is set to take effect in Arizona. The state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Arizona can enforce its long-dormant law making abortion illegal in all cases except when a mother’s life is at stake.
Sen. Heinrich Keynote Speech at First B2B Electrify New Mexico
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, provided a video keynote speech to the first ever Business to Business Electrify New Mexico event hosted by Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico.
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.
