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Michael Kueker appointed interim CEO of Lovelace Health System
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Michael Kueker, the current CEO of Lovelace Medical Group, has been named interim CEO of Lovelace Health System.


Unirac's Peter Lorenz to lead Greater Albuquerque Chamber Board
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On June 26, Del Esparza, CEO of Esparza Advertising + Digital, chaired his final meeting as the head of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce (GACC) Board of Directors.


Rep. Block: Why does Sen. Sharer want 'to raise taxes 20% on alcohol?'
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John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that the Senate GOP leadership mirrors the Governor's policies on daycare, taxes, and impeachment.


Rep. Lord: Sen. 'Sharer is moonlighting as a spin doctor' and claims New Mexico is a 'national success story'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has criticized State Senator Bill Sharer for his support of higher alcohol taxes and alignment with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's agenda.


Rep. Lord on education reform: 'Without a Republican governor and control of the House, we won't see any change'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that real education reform modeled after successful states will require Republican victories and leadership in government.


Rep. Dow: 'Title IX was created to ensure equal opportunity & safe spaces for women in education'
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Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that Title IX was designed to protect equal opportunity and safety for women.


Rep. Dow on New Mexico's new transgender care law: 'They’re not even trying to hide it anymore'
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Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that current laws allow and fund transgender care for minors of all ages without parental notification starting at age 14.


Rep. Block on immigration enforcement: Legal Americans have 'nothing to worry about because they’re American'
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John Block, a New Mexico House representative, said that undocumented immigrants should anticipate immigration enforcement.


Sen. Block on Iran strikes: 'We decimated their nuke weapons program for years to come'
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Jay Block, a New Mexico state senator, said that recent military actions against Iran's nuclear program would enhance regional security and prevent nuclear escalation.


Sen. Block: The 'constant rhetoric and calls for violence from the left must end'
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Jay Block, a Senator from New Mexico, has urged political leaders to denounce rhetoric and calls for violence following reports of an investigation into Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez.


Sen. Thornton: We must focus on 'improving New Mexico's education system, which is currently ranked 50th in the nation'
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Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, has suggested that adopting strategies similar to Mississippi's education reforms could enhance student outcomes in a state currently ranked last nationally.


New Mexico's economic challenges discussed by Paul Gessing on podcast
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Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, appeared on the "Let People Prosper Show" with Vance Ginn to discuss New Mexico's economic challenges.


IPANM challenges findings in new abandoned well report
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On June 25, 2025, the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) released a report on the abandoned well program in New Mexico.


U.S. oil production reaches record level amid focus on energy dominance
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American oil production reached a new high of 13.488 million barrels per day in March 2025, according to the Energy Information Administration.


EPA proposes removal of Biden-era greenhouse gas regulations
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to propose the removal of greenhouse gas regulations established during the Biden administration.


Industry faces easier regulations abroad than at home
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The Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico (IPANM) is highlighting a pressing issue facing the energy sector.


State Rep. Reeb: ‘The Santa Fe Farmers Market turned their backs on every young girl in this state’
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Andrea Reeb, a State Representative for the New Mexico House of Representatives, expressed concern over the Santa Fe Farmers Market's decision to cancel a Title IX celebration event.


NMSSA Executive Director on concealed carry: ‘Our right to keep and bear arms does not end at the New Mexico state line’
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Anthony Segura, Executive Director of the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA), has called for Congress to pass National Concealed Carry Reciprocity legislation.


Sen. Sharer on healthcare: ‘We have been fighting to support our state’s vital healthcare providers’
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William "Bill" Sharer, the Senate Republican Leader for the New Mexico State Senate, has attributed rising insurance rates and the loss of healthcare providers in New Mexico to trial lawyers and Democrat-aligned groups.


Rep. Dow: CYFD's use of confidentiality clause 'should concern everyone'
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Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, has raised concerns regarding the Children, Youth and Families Department's (CYFD) use of confidentiality clauses.