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Partner of Colorado immigrant in sanctuary is released
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Partner of Colorado immigrant in sanctuary is released

February 5, 2018

The Denver Post reports that Eliseo Jurado Fernandez posted a $2,500 bond Monday. While Ingrid Encalada Latorre has taken refuge in three Colorado churches over the last year, Jurado Fernandez…

2 key lawmakers to Albuquerque: No new money for police
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2 key lawmakers to Albuquerque: No new money for police

February 5, 2018

KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports Sen. John Arthur Smith and Rep. Patty Lundstrom say the new mayor shouldn’t expect any new appropriations to fulfill a campaign promise to increase police staffing.…

Lawmakers call for plan on movement-disorders center
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Lawmakers call for plan on movement-disorders center

February 5, 2018

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that many people with Parkinson’s and other such ailments seek treatment out of state because so the state has so many mobility disorder patients…

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week
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Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

February 2, 2018

Not real White House: GOP Train crash was ‘Deep State’ assassination attempt The facts The White House issued no statement about GOP lawmakers being targeted for assassination after Wednesday’s collision…

Aspen area sends 6 athletes to Winter Olympics
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Aspen area sends 6 athletes to Winter Olympics

February 1, 2018

The Aspen Times reports halfpipe skiers Torin Yater-Wallace and Alex Ferreira, alpine skiers Wiley Maple and Alice McKennis, and cross-country skiers Simi Hamilton and Noah Hoffman will represent the United…

Colorado oil, gas regulators reel in public comment rules
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Colorado oil, gas regulators reel in public comment rules

February 1, 2018

The Daily Camera reports that a message posted Jan. 22 on the commission’s website says the change was made to maximize limited hearing time and balance “regulatory obligations.” Public comment…

New Mexico lawmakers seek to protect net neutrality
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New Mexico lawmakers seek to protect net neutrality

January 31, 2018

Gov. Susana Martinez has discretion over whether non-budgetary bills can be heard during a 30-day legislative session and has not responded. The FCC last month repealed Obama-era rules and gave…

Deputies: New Mexico woman gave pot candy to daughter
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Deputies: New Mexico woman gave pot candy to daughter

January 31, 2018

The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that Sylvia Rubio was arrested following an investigation that began in November. According to a criminal complaint, Rubio’s daughter took chocolates containing…

Power agency interested in SunZia transmission project
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Power agency interested in SunZia transmission project

January 30, 2018

Developers of the SunZia transmission project say they and the Western Area Power Administration have reached an agreement that includes terms and options for the agency’s potential participation in the…

Navajo Nation plans second utility-scale solar farm
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Navajo Nation plans second utility-scale solar farm

January 27, 2018

The second phase will produce the same amount of energy as the first – about 27 megawatts, or enough to power 18,000 homes. It’s expected to start operating next year.…

California governor pushes for 5M zero-emission cars
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California governor pushes for 5M zero-emission cars

January 26, 2018

The ambitious proposal to transform California’s car culture comes as Brown begins his final year in office and works to set the stage for his environmental legacy to continue under…

Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week
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Taking a look at what didn’t happen this week

January 26, 2018

Not real Charles Schumer Received $500k Donation From Pro-Illegal Alien Group Just Before Vote The facts Schumer did not receive donations from the groups Immigration for Everyone, the Council for…

Flu widespread across U.S. for third consecutive week
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Flu widespread across U.S. for third consecutive week

January 26, 2018

Associated Press file<br><br>Ana Martinez, a medical assistant at the Sea Mar Community Health Center, gives a patient a flu shot in Seattle. Flu season continues to get worse, as this…

N.M. budget rebound may restore locally grown school food
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N.M. budget rebound may restore locally grown school food

January 25, 2018

Republican Rep. Jimmie Hall of Albuquerque said Thursday that $400,000 is likely to be included in this year’s House appropriations bill for the farm-to-school program. Spending was cut off last…

Flags lowered in honor of slain Colorado deputy
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Flags lowered in honor of slain Colorado deputy

January 25, 2018

7:40 a.m. Colorado’s governor has ordered all flags on state buildings lowered in honor of a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed north of Denver. Gov. John Hickenlooper said Thursday that…

DOJ: Bernalillo County must hand over immigration data
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DOJ: Bernalillo County must hand over immigration data

January 24, 2018

Bernalillo County was one of roughly two dozen jurisdictions to receive warning letters Wednesday from the Justice Department. Federal officials are threatening to issue subpoenas to jurisdictions that aren’t relinquishing…