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By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Toss No Mas is a community-wide cleanup effort that utilizes volunteers who contribute to the improvement and beautification of the local environment. Individual volunteers, groups, businesses, and civic organizations are encouraged to participate.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Las Cruces City Council met in regular session on Monday, Sept. 16, and accepted a New Mexico Department of Transportation grant for bicycle and pedestrian trails, voted to reimburse a developer for a new park in Metro Verde, and denied an appeal to a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to change the zoning status on a five-acre tract of land along Roadrunner Parkway.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
New Mexico Senate Republicans responded to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's new "Operation Disruption" initiative with cautious approval, saying its timing was politically motivated ahead of an election year.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Renowned author Tony Hillerman is recognized globally for his novels and memoirs centered around the Southwest, particularly focusing on the reservations and Indigenous people of New Mexico. A lesser-known fact about Hillerman is his role in nurturing journalistic talent at the New Mexico Daily Lobo.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico (IPANM) has joined a coalition of oil and gas trade associations in filing a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The coalition, led by Western Energy Alliance, is challenging the new BLM Fluid Mineral Leases and Leasing Process Rule that was introduced last month. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in the District of Wyoming.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Art Bus Shelter art exhibit is seeking artists to feature their work at one of six Las Cruces bus shelters. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill aimed at reversing the Biden administration's protections for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard. Critics argue that these protections will hinder oil and gas development.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
A coalition of Republican-led states is requesting the Supreme Court to stop the Biden administration’s initiative to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production. The group, consisting of 23 state attorneys general and Arizona’s GOP-led Legislature, seeks to prevent the implementation of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that mandates oil and gas wells control leaks of methane, a significant contributor to global warming.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Albuquerque Police Department arrested two offenders overnight on auto theft charges, one involving a city-owned bait vehicle.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Las Cruces City Council convened in regular session on Monday, Sept. 16, and addressed several significant matters, including the acceptance of a New Mexico Department of Transportation grant for bicycle and pedestrian trails, reimbursement to a developer for a new park in Metro Verde, and the denial of an appeal related to zoning changes on Roadrunner Parkway.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering swimming lessons twice weekly from October 3 to 25 at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, located at 1401 East Hadley Ave., and the Las Cruces Natatorium, located at 1405 E. Hadley Ave.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
It’s (Probably Not) Rocket Science (IPNRS) has launched its second season with a focus on microplastics. The episode, titled “Everything You Should Know About Microplastics,” discusses recent research from The University of New Mexico, revealing significant findings about microplastics in the human body.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Preliminary data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed that oil companies pumped an average of 13.4 million barrels a day from U.S. oil fields during the week ended August 2, surpassing the previous record of 13.3 million barrels set several times this year. U.S. oil production has been on a steady rise since 2008, setting an annual peak in 2023 that is likely to be exceeded this year.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has released new polling data from key battleground states, showing strong support for policies that promote domestic oil and natural gas production. Conducted by Morning Consult, the poll highlights voter concerns about inflation and a preference for reducing reliance on foreign energy sources.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
The Public Library of Albuquerque/BernCo has announced that the Special Collections Library has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of August 9, 2024. This recognition underscores the building’s significant contribution to the cultural and architectural heritage of Albuquerque.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 18, 2024
Martin Yates’ company first struck oil 100 years ago, 15 miles southeast of the small town of Artesia in southeast New Mexico. This event paved the way for what became known as the “shale revolution” decades later as fossil fuel production boomed in the Permian Basin.
By Bob Pepalis | Sep 17, 2024
Experts tell legislators New Mexico needs to establish a one-mile setback from oil and gas operations to safeguard the state's children.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 17, 2024
As the general election nears, some Democrats are adopting Republican policies to attract voters. Kamala Harris has recently pledged to build the border wall, a policy she previously criticized. Axios reported this shift in her stance.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 17, 2024
The second presidential debate of 2024 took place in Philadelphia, PA, marking the first face-to-face meeting between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The debate covered key issues such as the economy, abortion, immigration, foreign policy, and healthcare. However, at times it seemed to focus more on questions about President Trump. For New Mexicans, the primary concerns remain the economy, immigration, and crime.
By New Mexico Sun | Sep 17, 2024
Today, the Republican Party of New Mexico commemorates September 11, 2001, a day that significantly impacted the nation. Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and executed multiple suicide attacks. Two planes hit the World Trade Center in New York City, one struck the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and one crashed into an open field.
