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'I am very hurt that he had to lose his life this way': 13-year-old boy's mother urges new legislation after Washington Middle School shooting

After a bullying incident resulted in 13-year-old Bennie Hargrove getting shot and killed by a classmate, the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act is being presented to the New Mexico legislation.


A noble lie?

Plato was one of the most influential people in history and widely considered the founder of western political philosophy.


Repeat offender accused of sexual assault on UNM campus

A known repeat offender has once again been accused of sexual assault of a female University of New Mexico (UNM) staffer in her own office, according to KRQE.


Lujan Grisham: Business restrictions 'extra last' resort, placing faith in mask, vaccine mandates

As indoor mask requirements return, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham told KOB Wednesday business restrictions would be placed only as a last resort. 


San Juan County GOP calls on medical center to support healthcare workers against governor's 'hardline mandatory vaccinations'

San Juan County lawmakers are urging the San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) to support local healthcare staff against the governor's mandate requiring vaccination.


Clayton gives ‘warm welcome’ to Bearsun during New Mexico leg of his journey

Jesse Larios, otherwise known as Bearsun, recently visited Clayton wearing a bear costume during his journey across the country to raise money for numerous charities.


New Mexico Department of Health looks to 'build up trust' as hospitals face critical levels of care amid COVID-19 surge

New Mexico hospitals are set to reach crisis levels of care by next week due to an overflow of patients being treated for COVID-18.


Bounkeua breaks 'bamboo ceiling,' succeeds Williams Stapleton as New Mexico's District 19 representative

Kay Bounkeua has been appointed by the Bernalillo County Commission to succeed Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton in the New Mexico House of Representatives District 19, making her the first Asian American woman to serve in the state legislature, according to a report by KOB 4.


City Officials Meet With Legislative Interim Economic Development Policy Committee

City of Las Cruces officials have asked the New Mexico Legislature’s Interim Economic Development and Policy Committee to consider updating state statutes to make New Mexico more competitive in the recruitment of businesses.


Las Cruces Utility Successful Protesting Penalties and Price Hike From Winter Storm Uri

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a waiver of all penalties and interest associated with Winter storm Uri imposed by El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) on utilities, including Las Cruces Utilities (LCU).


“Teen Science Café – A.I. and Machine Learning”

The Museum of Nature & Science invites all middle and high school students to join the museum online for a virtual “Teen Science Café – A.I. and Machine Learning,” with guest presenter Steven Sandoval, Ph.D.


Suspect in Sexual Assault Wanted by Police

Police are asking for the public’s help locating the suspect believed to be responsible for a violent kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.


'Paying attention' to women on the street is the first step for Street Safe New Mexico

An Albuquerque-based nonprofit has spent more than a decade simply "paying attention" to women struggling with homelessness, addiction, working in the sex industry, and those being forced into it through their lives on the streets.


New Mexicans push senators to repeal federal fossil-fuel subsidies

On August 26, elected officials and residents from New Mexico, along with groups representing nearly 300,000 members, delivered a letter to U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján.


'It depends on the mandate': Keller, Gonzales debate city business legislation during 'interview' for Albuquerque mayor's job

Local pro-business nonprofit organization New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) hosted a Business and Social Hour (BASH) last month, during which a job interview-style discussion was held with Albuquerque mayoral candidates Tim Keller and Manny Gonzales, who face off in the Nov. 2 election.


Angel Calderon Sr.

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Llewellyn Ray Esquibel

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Johnny Joe Baca

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