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Interview with John Echohawk highlights decades-long focus on tribal water rights
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I recently had the opportunity to speak with John Echohawk, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), about the organization's longstanding involvement in water rights issues.


Albuquerque City Council candidate survey features Dan Lewis
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As part of efforts to inform voters in Albuquerque about the upcoming election, candidates for mayor and city council are being surveyed.


Albuquerque Reads seeks volunteers for new school year
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Albuquerque Reads is seeking volunteers for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.


Peter Lorenz prepares for second term as GACC board chairman
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Peter Lorenz, the CEO of Unirac Inc., is set to take on the role of Chairman for the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors starting in July.


New Mexico Game Commission approves wildlife action plan; trims deer hunts near Jicarilla lands
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The New Mexico State Game Commission has unanimously approved the State Wildlife Action Plan, a document designed to guide conservation efforts for over 500 native species at risk.


National Guard joins Albuquerque Police Department's efforts against crime
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Over the coming weeks, the National Guard will join efforts with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) to aid in crime-fighting initiatives.


New Mexicans thank state’s congressional delegation for defending public lands
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In Santa Fe, New Mexico, hundreds of residents have expressed their gratitude to the state's congressional delegation for their efforts in defending public lands.


EPA rolls back key rules on carbon and mercury emissions
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its decision to roll back two significant standards concerning power plant pollution.


NMSSA denounces LA protest violence
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The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) has expressed its disapproval of the violence occurring during protests in Los Angeles and nationwide.


New Mexico's Children's Future Act proposes trust fund for newborns
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The Santa Fe New Mexican recently featured an opinion piece discussing the "Children’s Future Act," also known as House Bill 7.


New Mexico State Bar Foundation offers free legal webinars for elderly in June
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The New Mexico State Bar Foundation's Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is set to host two free virtual legal webinars in June.


New Mexico ranks last nationally for child well-being
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New Mexico has been ranked last in the nation for child well-being, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book.


Rep. Alan Martinez calls town hall on NM 528 safety concerns
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Representative Alan Martinez has extended an invitation to New Mexico Department of Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna to participate in a town hall meeting in Rio Rancho.


State Sen. Block on political unrest: 'Democrats support the violent demonstrators'
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Jay Block, a state senator from New Mexico, expressed concerns on the social media platform X, stating that Democrats are prioritizing violent protesters and undocumented immigrants over law enforcement amid escalating unrest.


Rep. Block on urban unrest: 'No wonder Los Angeles and Albuquerque are war zones'
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John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, has said that Democratic leaders are supporting violent protesters contributing to chaos in major cities.


Sen. Thornton: HR 1 'is not fiscal conservative'
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Ant Thornton, Senator of New Mexico, said that HR 1 does not reduce the deficit but defended its tax relief measures as beneficial for working-class citizens in New Mexico.


State Sen. Block on protest violence: 'Arrest them all who are not protesting peacefully'
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Jay Block, a state senator from New Mexico, has expressed strong criticism towards protestors in Los Angeles, California, labeling them as "lawless" and calling for their arrest due to escalating violence against law enforcement.


Rep. Dow on federal tax plan: 'Deduction for auto loan interest'
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Rebecca Dow, a house representative from New Mexico, said that federal budget changes will impact local tax policy through new deduction limits, tax exemptions, and inflation adjustments.


Rep. Lord on immigration order: 'Albuquerque risks losing more than $68 million in federal funding'
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Stefani Lord, a house representative from New Mexico, has raised concerns that Albuquerque law enforcement agencies are defying a presidential immigration order, potentially jeopardizing tens of millions in federal funds.


Sen. Block on Gaza conflict: 'Hamas must unconditionally surrender for peace'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that peace in Gaza requires Hamas to surrender and cease hostilities.