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New Mexico senator fights drunken driving charges at trial

Sen. Richard Martinez, D-Española, went on trial Monday on charges of drunken driving in connection with a June car crash.…

December 17, 2019 • MORGAN LEE

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Symposium centers on creation of law school at Diné College

Formal efforts picked up speed with a recent two-day symposium held at Diné College on the Navajo Nation. Officials talked…

December 17, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico awarded $3.5M to help fight opioid crisis

The U.S. Justice Department announced late last week that more than $3.8 million is being awarded to state courts as…

December 16, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Exhibit to highlight Albuquerque street photo project

The exhibit called “Let the Sunshine In” is scheduled to start Dec. 21 at the Albuquerque Museum and will feature…

December 15, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Study: Albuquerque needs about 500 new homeless shelter beds

The Albuquerque Journal reported Friday that the $45,000 analysis was intended to help determine how to safely accommodate people without…

December 14, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Saudi college student arrested on gun charge in New Mexico

Hassan Alqahtani, an engineering student, appeared before a federal judge Friday and remained in federal custody afterward. The FBI says…

December 14, 2019 • MORGAN LEE

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New Mexico has goal to boost rural art, culture partnerships

State Cultural Affairs Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego testified Thursday before a legislative committee that oversees crafting of the state…

December 13, 2019 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Santa Fe City Council moves forward with plans for $20M pipeline

Santa Fe City Council voted 6-2 Wednesday approving the development of 40-year and 80-year water plans to maximize resources, including…

December 13, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico tribes get $36M for affordable housing projects

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department announced the funding Wednesday. In all, tribes across the country will be getting…

December 12, 2019 • The Associated Press

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White Sands monument closer to gaining national park status

The U.S. House on Wednesday approved a defense spending measure that includes language to boost the classification of White Sands…

December 12, 2019 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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New Mexico principal arrested in alleged baseball bat attack

Las Vegas Middle School Principal Thomas Sanchez was arrested Monday a day after his alleged altercation with his brother, the…

December 12, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Proposal re-designates monument as New Mexico national park

The National Defense Authorization Act proceeded through Congress with a conference report identifying the national monument as White Sands National…

December 12, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Police: Suspect killed New Mexico man to impress cartel

The Hobbs News-Sun reports Anthony Breeding told police he shot Jose Angel Rivera, who was found under the carport of…

December 11, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico county sees more lawsuits on inmate abuse claims

Attorney Matt Coyte recently filed two lawsuits in U.S. District Court on behalf of inmates who allege mistreatment and abuse…

December 11, 2019 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

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Hearing about medical pot for ailing pets delayed in New Mexico

New Mexico’s medical cannabis advisory board declined to hear the proposal Tuesday because a quorum of board members was not…

December 11, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Agency halts monitoring of university on sexual misconduct

The department told the university in a letter last week that it has determined “no further action is warranted at…

December 10, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico considers medical marijuana for ailing pets

The state’s medical cannabis advisory board was scheduled Tuesday to hear a petition allowing marijuana prescriptions for dogs with epilepsy.…

December 10, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Albuquerque breaks homicide record amid worries over crime

The city of Albuquerque confirmed that a man was found dead Sunday night in the southwest part of town, bringing…

December 10, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Scientist: Complaints about rodent infestation led to firing

Chemical engineer Glenanne Johnson was terminated from her position as a lab manager at the Energetic Materials Research and Testing…

December 10, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Dozens of teams to convene for New Mexico STEM Challenge

Hundreds of people will convene Saturday in Los Alamos for the first New Mexico Governor’s STEM Challenge. The 46 teams…

December 7, 2019 • The Associated Press

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County options for juvenile detention in New Mexico shrink

The Otero County Commission recently voted to renew the agreement it has had with San Juan County since 2008. The…

December 7, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Mysterious memorial to ‘Lawnmower Man’ reappears after theft

KRQE-TV reports that a lawnmower memorial dedicated to Carlos Ramirez was installed this week in Roswell. Ramirez died last month…

December 7, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico college faculty votes for collective bargaining

The Farmington Daily Times reports that 87 out of 147 full-time faculty members at San Juan College have voted in…

December 7, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Colorado man sues after New Mexico treasure hunt search

The Santa Fe New Mexican reported Tuesday that David Hanson of Colorado Springs sued Forrest Fenn, 89, after suspecting he…

December 5, 2019 • The Associated Press