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Attorney General Raúl Torrez supports case dismissals against Letitia James and James Comey
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Attorney General Raúl Torrez has expressed his support for the dismissal of charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey.


Central New Mexico Correctional Facility honors employees for service milestones
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Employees at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility have been recognized for their service milestones and achievements.


New Mexico seeks senior financial coordinator for transportation services
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The New Mexico General Services Department is seeking a Senior Financial Coordinator for its Transportation Services Division (TSD).


New Mexico Attorney General announces arrest of child predator Thomas Nathaniel Goff
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Agents from the New Mexico Department of Justice, in collaboration with the FBI, have arrested Thomas Nathaniel Goff.


Choise.ai founder on anti-crypto kiosk policy: 'Are we solving the problem, or just removing the most visible sign of it?'
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Vladimir Gorbunov, founder of Choise.ai, expressed concerns that lawmakers are focusing on crypto ATMs when smarter safeguards and collaboration could better protect consumers from scammers.


AFP State Director: School choice in New Mexico would end 'discrimination in education’
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Sarah Hetimi, the state director of Americans for Prosperity New Mexico, expressed on The Chile Wire podcast that education tax credits and broader school choice could expand opportunities and improve outcomes across public schools.


Bear-proof dumpster vandalized at Hammond Tract Wildlife Management Area
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Conservation officers from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish are seeking public assistance regarding damage to property at the Hammond Tract Wildlife Management Area.


Chromium contamination spreads from Los Alamos lab onto nearby Pueblo land
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A chromium plume from Los Alamos National Laboratory has moved beyond its boundaries onto Pueblo de San Ildefonso land, exceeding state groundwater standards, according to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED).


New Mexico launches initiative to support rural students' career pathways
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A press conference is scheduled for Wednesday to announce a new initiative aimed at supporting education-to-career pathways for rural students in New Mexico.


New Mexico seeks $58M budget boost for long-term water security
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The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission is seeking legislative approval for a $1 million increase in its operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, along with $131 million in special appropriations.


Nineteen New Mexico schools show significant academic improvement
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Nineteen schools in New Mexico have shown significant academic progress, with two schools reaching the state's highest performance tier after previously being among the lowest-performing.


New Mexico relaunches program for hunters to donate game meat
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The New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry program is being relaunched through a collaboration between Roadrunner Food Bank, the Food Depot, and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.


Hunter education class opens registration in Farmington for December session
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Registration is now open for a Hunter Education class in Farmington, New Mexico, scheduled for December 6-7, 2025.


New Mexico seeks increased funding for cultural affairs in upcoming legislative session
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The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is set to request a $49.7 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, marking a 4.1% increase from the current funding level.


Albuquerque man faces multiple felony charges for alleged tax evasion
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Albuquerque resident Dennis Pyle has been charged with 12 felony counts of tax evasion, according to the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department.


New Mexico MVD launches free loaner program for mobile ID readers
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The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has introduced a new initiative to promote the use of Mobile IDs among businesses in the state.


New Mexico allocates $1.1 billion in citizen benefit tax expenditures for fiscal year 2025
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New Mexico has allocated $1.1 billion in tax expenditures benefiting its residents in Fiscal Year 2025, according to the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department's newly released 2025 Tax Expenditure Report.


New Mexico seeks $1B from federal program for rural healthcare
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New Mexico has submitted a proposal to the federal government, seeking $1 billion over five years from a $50 billion federal program aimed at enhancing rural health care.


New Mexico CYFD responds to Co-Neutrals' report with accelerated child welfare reforms
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The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) has issued a statement in response to the Co-Neutrals’ 2024 annual report concerning the state's child welfare system under the Kevin S. Settlement Agreement.


New Mexico Environment Department offers free water tests after PFAS found near Santa Fe
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The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is providing free water testing and filters to residents of La Cieneguilla and La Cienega.