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Acquisition interrupts the Roswell Daily Record’s swan song
20+ hour, 44+ min ago (476+ words) In the span of a few days, the Roswell Daily Record faced both its demise and rescue by acquisition. This week's issue was supposed to be the last edition. But on Wednesday, New Mexico News Group announced it would purchase…...
THURS: New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program, + More
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1753+ words) A New Mexico judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the state’s universal childcare program, allowing the ambitious and closely watched experiment to continue. Attorneys for former Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez and other plaintiffs had questioned the process…...
Early voting continues through Saturday for New Mexico’s first semi-open primary election on June 2
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) Early voting for New Mexico’s primary continues through Saturday and Election Day is June 2nd. This year marks the state’s first semi-open primary election, which means independent and unaffiliated voters can now participate in primary races. Voters will help decide which…...
70-foot wastewater geyser reflects New Mexico’s latest oilfield challenge
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1033+ words) At first, he thought it was smoke. Jackie Onsurez was driving the bustling New Mexico highway between his home in Loving and nearby Carlsbad last Tuesday evening when he thought the smoke didn’t look right. As he pulled closer, he…...
WED: New Mexico music legend Al Hurricane Jr. dies, + More
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1724+ words) New Mexico music legend Al Hurricane Jr. dies - Albuquerque Journal staff report Music icon Al Hurricane Jr., “El Godson” of New Mexico music and son of Al Hurricane, has died. He was 66. The news was announced by the Sanchez family…...
New Mexico courts modernize juror orientation video to help broaden participation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (386+ words) Getting summoned for jury duty can stir a lot of emotion and uncertainty for many people. But an updated juror orientation video is designed to help New Mexicans better understand the jury service process, and why it’s so important. Adrianna…...
THURS: New Mexico conservationists, elected officials mourn ‘conservation icon’ Ted Turner, + More
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1790+ words) New Mexico conservationists, elected officials mourn ‘conservation icon’ Ted Turner - Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico New Mexico conservationists and elected officials on Wednesday issued statements celebrating the conservation legacy of Ted Turner, who was once New Mexico’s largest landowner and…...
New podcast focuses on the well-being of New Mexico's kids and families
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (276+ words) A new podcast focused on the well-being of New Mexico’s children and families will launch on Sunday with a live public recording at the Albuquerque Railyards. “Pass the Sopapillas” will be hosted by New Mexico’s Poet Laureate Manuel González and…...
WED: New Mexico House commission hires Albuquerque firm in Epstein probe, + More
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1769+ words) New Mexico House commission hires Albuquerque firm in Epstein probe—Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico The bipartisan New Mexico House investigatory subcommittee tasked with documenting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s activity at his Santa Fe County Zorro Ranch property…...
WED: ACLU report shows new NM militarized border zone is overwhelming courts, + More
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1729+ words) One year in, new NM militarized border zone overwhelming courts, ACLU says - Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico One year after U.S. Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a land swap in southern New Mexico would create a new national militarized…...