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Trump’s executive order ignites state opposition over climate regulations
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On April 8, President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring the elimination of state and local laws related to climate change and environmental initiatives.


New bill may create voting barriers for Native Americans
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The proposed SAFE Act, H.R. 22 / S. 128, could have significant implications for Native voters, particularly those in rural or remote locations.


Albuquerque City Council denies appeal against Mesa Film Studios project
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Albuquerque city council members convened to deliberate on the proposed Mesa Film Studios project planned near Double Eagle II Airport.


Rep. Lord on Pennsylvania incident: There is 'domestic terrorism against Trump supporters in Pennsylvania'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative for New Mexico, said that the recent arrest of a Pennsylvania resident accused of targeting Trump supporters with tire-damaging debris represents politically motivated violence.


State Rep. Block on juvenile crime: 'We must refuse to coddle juvenile delinquents'
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John Block, a House Representative for New Mexico, has expressed the need for harsher consequences for youth crime.


ACLU challenges National Guard assistance for Albuquerque police amid safety concerns
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico has voiced its disapproval of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's recent decision to deploy National Guard personnel to assist the Albuquerque Police Department.


Religious funding debate revisits role of Indian boarding schools
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The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board and St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School have invoked federal Indian boarding schools as examples of federal funding for religious education in the ongoing U.S. Supreme Court case, Oklahoma...


State Sen. Brantley: Threat posed by Mexican gray wolves is 'an affront to the safety and livelihood of thousands' of families
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Crystal Brantley, state senator for New Mexico's District 35, has expressed her support for Catron County's disaster declaration.


Turquoise Alert System launched to address missing Indigenous persons' cases in New Mexico
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The signing of SB41 marks a pivotal moment for New Mexico, as it introduces the Turquoise Alert System.


National Indian Law Library highlighted during National Library Week
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In 1971, the National Indian Law Library (NILL) was established by the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) to serve as a central clearinghouse on Indian law.


National test scores emphasize education crisis in New Mexico
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The latest national educational performance data has highlighted the continuing challenges faced by New Mexico's education system.


New Mexico urged to diversify economy beyond oil and gas reliance
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The recent session of the New Mexico legislature has brought forward an emerging concern about the state's approach to its economic reliance on the oil and gas industry, as pointed out by Missi Currier.


State Rep. Lord: 'New Mexicans have a right to know where organizations like NM Dems stand on the issue of domestic terrorism'
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State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico's House District 22 has called for a public apology from the New Mexico Democratic Party following its response to the firebombing of the state's GOP headquarters.


Executives predict future WTI crude oil prices in Dallas Fed Energy Survey
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Executives from oil and gas companies have shared their projections for the future price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.


Albuquerque Reads seeks donations to support end-of-year celebrations
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The Albuquerque Reads program is seeking donations to help students continue their reading journey over the summer.


Officer positions open at New Mexico Association of REALTORS for 2026
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Applications are now being accepted by the New Mexico Association of REALTORS (NMAR) for several officer positions, with terms beginning January 1, 2026.


Sonographer on ethical dilemmas in healthcare: 'I went into healthcare to help people, not to take the lives of innocent fetuses'
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Monica Parra, a medical sonographer at a major Albuquerque hospital, said that conscience protections are necessary to prevent ethical conflicts in patient care.


State Sen. Gallegos on conscience rights and baby box expansion: 'We’ve got three little boys that have life now because this worked'
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David Gallegos, a state Senator for New Mexico District 41, expressed his support for expanding conscience protections for healthcare workers and the implementation of Safe Haven Baby Boxes across New Mexico.


Sonographer on religious exemption threats: 'Assisting in an abortion goes against everything I believe in'
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William Pacheco, a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at a major hospital in Albuquerque, reported facing potential job loss after declining to assist in an abortion procedure.


Sonography educator on workforce impact: 'Policies like this will only exacerbate the shortage of healthcare workers'
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Nicole Arredondo, a sonography educator, said that policy changes affecting conscience rights are deterring students from pursuing healthcare careers.