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Roswell woman sentenced to five years for COVID relief and tax fraud schemes
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A woman from Roswell has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for orchestrating several fraud schemes that targeted COVID-19 unemployment benefits and federal tax refunds, resulting in losses exceeding $312,000 to government agencies and...


Shiprock man receives prison sentence for DUI crash causing critical injury
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A man from Shiprock, New Mexico, has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison following a drunk driving crash that left his passenger critically injured.


Shiprock man admits guilt in federal firearms case
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A man from Shiprock, New Mexico, has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense after admitting to stealing and attempting to sell a loaded firearm.


Man charged with assaulting federal officer on Mescalero Apache Reservation
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A 23-year-old man has been charged with assaulting a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officer on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.


Farmington man receives 15-year sentence for sexual abuse of minor
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A Farmington man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for engaging in sexual acts with a minor.


Farmington couple sentenced for assault; husband receives prison term
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A Farmington man has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison, and his wife received probation, for their roles in a violent assault that took place in 2023.


Laguna man sentenced to two years for violent assault
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A man from the Pueblo of Laguna has been sentenced to two years in federal prison following a violent assault last year.


NMOGA produces videos for Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit on workforce development
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NMOGA recently produced a series of videos for the Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit, which took place last week.


UNM encourages community support ahead of football game against Colorado State
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The University of New Mexico (UNM) is encouraging community support for its football team ahead of the upcoming game against Colorado State.


Deb Haaland addresses Native women’s health and education investment in recent posts
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Deb Haaland highlighted transparency in Native women’s health care and investments in education through several posts dated November 19-20, 2025.


Two UNM Health leaders appointed to top posts at National Association for Medical Staff Services
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University of New Mexico Health leaders Alison Webster and Summer Bloise have been named to prominent positions within the National Association for Medical Staff Services (NAMSS), a national organization representing medical services professionals.


Love's Travel Stops reopens updated Albuquerque location with chamber support
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Employees from Love’s Travel Stops joined the reopening of their location at 2200 6th St. NW in Albuquerque on November 13.


UNM professor investigates links between poverty, policy decisions and chronic disease
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Sam Swift, PhD, MPH, an assistant professor at The University of New Mexico College of Population Health (COPH), is conducting research that examines how poverty and social policies impact chronic disease outcomes.


Sen Michael Padilla highlights legislative work and innovation across New Mexico
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Senator Michael Padilla shared updates from November 18-20, detailing budget analysis sessions in Santa Fe, participation in an energy symposium in Socorro, and a visit to Spaceport America.


Shiprock man charged with sexual assault of Navajo Nation minor
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A man from Shiprock has been charged in federal court with sexually assaulting a minor.


Zuni man receives six-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter
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A member of the Zuni Pueblo, Joey Luarkie, 25, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for voluntary manslaughter following a fatal stabbing that occurred in February 2023.


Torreon man charged with federal weapons offenses after shootings on Navajo Nation
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A man from Torreon, New Mexico, is facing federal charges after being linked to four shooting incidents on the Navajo Nation between July 2024 and September 2025.


UNM celebrates Martha Schwebach's pioneering role as first family nurse practitioner
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In 1969, Martha Schwebach became the first Family Nurse Practitioner in the United States after completing a pilot program at The University of New Mexico (UNM).


Deb Haaland highlights affordability, education, and small business support in recent posts
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Deb Haaland addressed affordability, education reform, and small business support in a series of posts on November 18-19, 2025.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham addresses winter safety, economic growth, and community clean-up
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlighted winter road safety measures on November 18-19, discussed New Mexico's contributions to national defense innovation, and promoted a community clean-up event in Albuquerque's International District.