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XTO Energy Inc. has submitted an application for an air quality construction permit, identified as 7877M3, for its Cowboy CDP project.


New Mexico Senate Democrats announce passing of Bill B. O'Neill

New Mexico Senate Democrats have announced the passing of former Senator Bill B. O'Neill, acknowledging his contributions to juvenile justice reform and his legacy as a writer and legislator.


New Mexico Voices for Children announces new Medicaid rural fact sheet

New Mexico Voices for Children has released a new fact sheet revealing that 24 rural counties in New Mexico have 30% or more residents enrolled in Medicaid.


Business Coalition President on crime bill veto: 'This veto is an absolute outrage'

Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concern over Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's veto of Senate Bill 17, stating it reflects a failure to address the state's increasing crime problem.


NMBC President on state-funded abortion clinic: 'The Governor took $10 million from taxpayers'

Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concerns over Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's allocation of $10 million in taxpayer funds for an abortion clinic in Raton.


NMBC CEO on HB 91 utility rate bill: 'Rate structures will push thousands of New Mexicans who are just above the poverty line'

Carla Sonntag, President and CEO of the New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC), expressed concerns regarding House Bill 91 (HB 91) Public Utility Rate Structures.


Faith communities gather to address environmental concerns in Southeast New Mexico

The New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light (NM IPL) recently hosted a Spring Immersion Retreat, attracting participants from Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Chaparral, El Paso, San Antonio, and Laredo.


Republican headquarters in Albuquerque targeted by arson attack

The Republican Party of New Mexico Headquarters in Albuquerque was the target of an arson attack.


Biologist advocates for stronger state oversight over invertebrate species in New Mexico

David Lightfoot, a senior collections manager for arthropods at the Museum of Southwestern Biology and associate professor in biology at the University of New Mexico, supports increased state measures for the protection of invertebrate species.


NMSSA disapproves of attack on GOP headquarters

The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) has expressed its disapproval of the recent arson attack on the Republican Party of New Mexico’s headquarters.


State Sen. Townsend: 'Failed policies of progressive democrats just keeps hurting all New Mexicans'

Jim Townsend, the State Senator for New Mexico District 34, expressed concerns about the impact of current policies on residents of New Mexico.


State Sen. Brantley: Las Cruces shooting represents a 'deep moral failing by our government to protect its citizens'

Crystal Brantley, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 35, said that the recent shooting at a Las Cruces park represents a failure by the government to ensure public safety.


State Rep. Cullen: RICO expansion 'will provide law enforcement and prosecutors the tools they desperately need'

Catherine Cullen, a representative for New Mexico District 57, said that the passage of Senate Bill 70 (SB70) will equip law enforcement with essential tools to address violent criminal organizations in New Mexico.


State Sen. Brandt on expanded RICO legislation: 'Gangs and cartels, your time is up!'

Craig Brandt, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 40, said that the bipartisan support for expanding New Mexico’s RICO Act signifies a pivotal moment in the fight against organized crime.


Arts & Culture: The Lark Ascending - Pro Musica Rises to the Occasion

The Latin word sublimis is taken from the prefix sub, ‘up to,’ and the suffix, limus, ‘oblique.’ The word means high up, great. In English the word is sublime.


Law professor explores post-conflict peacebuilding by women in Uganda and Sierra Leone

Professor Jennifer Moore of the University of New Mexico has unveiled a new book, "Women’s Work: Building Peace in War-Affected Communities of Uganda and Sierra Leone."


Governor condemns arson at New Mexico GOP headquarters

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has expressed her condemnation of the arson attack on the New Mexico GOP headquarters in Albuquerque, an incident that occurred early Sunday morning.


Arson attack on NM GOP headquarters condemned by Lt. Gov. Morales

Over the weekend, the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque was targeted in an arson attack.


Socorro community discusses water management challenges in annual session

Seventy-five residents gathered on March 1, 2025, at the Socorro Fairgrounds for a community event centered on addressing water management challenges faced by New Mexico’s Middle Rio Grande.


UNM law professor participates in Princeton discussion on tribal discrimination

On February 4, 2025, the Program in Law and Public Policy (PILPP) at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs organized a discussion titled, "The Conflicts of Anti-Colonialism: A Tribal Right to Discriminate on the Basis of Sex?"