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Lujan Grisham introduces bill to expand rural health care

Gov. Lujan Grisham (D-NM) introduced legislation earlier this month in favor of rural health care.


BlueCross BlueShield NM highlights healthy hearts

BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) is promoting cardiovascular health and wellness.


Voter transparency increases in New Mexico with addition to online voter registration database

In Dec. 2021, New Mexico was added to the VoteRef database, an online voter registration database run by the Voter Reference Foundation.


How many uses of oil and gas?

We continually hear from people who are against fossil fuels and are wanting to shut down the industry. Do these people not understand the industry and everything it does for every one of us?


City of Santa Fe Veterans Advisory Board met Thursday, Nov. 3.


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 9.


Lujan Grisham: 'It’s time to end the mask mandate'

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.) lifted the state's mask mandate for most indoor public places in mid-February.


NMSU professor's 'fascinating and liberating' short film gains international attention

A short film written and directed by Ross Marks, an NMSU professor, is garnering attention from international platforms.


'Educators deserve better compensation': Lujan Grisham approves of recent pay raises for New Mexico teachers

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has voiced her support for recently passed legislation that will increase teacher pay across the state.


New Mexico Voting Rights Act passes the Senate Rules Committee

Legislation that will expand voting rights for New Mexico residents recently passed the Senate Rules Committee.


Grassroots call to action creates unprecedented response during New Mexico legislative session

While Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham fell short of passing many of her legislative priorities this session, a grassroots advocacy group called Better Together New Mexico is claiming major victories.


'There’s nothing else like it in town': Historic $22 million Sol y Sombra estate back on the market in Santa Fe

A lavish, multi-million dollar Santa Fe mansion that once belonged to a famous artist is now back on the market.


City of Santa Fe Governing Body met Wednesday, Feb. 9.


City of Santa Fe Community Health and Safety Task Force met Tuesday, Feb. 8.


'It's been bare bones': Rail Runner in New Mexico to receive upgrade

Rail Runner is requesting millions of dollars from the state of New Mexico for an improvement project. 


New Mexico Senate panel votes to suspend hydrogen incentives bill

A piece of legislation that would have set hydrogen incentives in New Mexico was shot down by a state Senate panel on Feb. 8.




New Mexico House passes bill to protect judges from threats, doxing

The New Mexico House of Representatives approved a measure earlier this month that seeks to protect judges and their immediate families from violent threats and doxing.


'Defendant is dangerous,' judge says of man who allegedly shot state police officer

A judge has ruled that a man who allegedly shot a state police officer in the neck will stay in jail for now, KRQE reported.