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The State House Passes Legalization. Here’s Who Voted For and Against it.

Seven Legislators Crossed Party Lines to Join Republicans Against

In a race to legalize recreational cannabis before the legislative session ends, House Bill 12 has taken a wide lead. The New Mexico House of Representatives voted 39-31 in favor of the bill, which would allow anyone 21 and over to use cannabis products and grow small amounts for personal […]

by Staff 4 days agoFebruary 27, 2021

Texas Lifts COVID-19 Mask Mandate

Governor Says Masks "Are No Longer Needed"

by Paul Weber 12 hours agoMarch 3, 2021

The Sweet Taste of Justice

Activist Turns Entrepreneur and Police Advocate After Being Unjustly Detained

by Jonathan Sims 1 day agoMarch 3, 2021

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ALBUQUERQUE

FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson Single Shot COVID Vaccine

Company Hopes to Produce One Billion Doses By End of Year

4 days agoFebruary 27, 2021

NM Power Companies Selling Like Hotcakes

Who Will Keep Sustainable Lights On?

by Gwynne Ann Unruh 4 days agoFebruary 27, 2021

Police Reform Bill Clears Senate Panel

Supporters Say Bill Will Hold Law Enforcement Accountable

by Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican 6 days agoFebruary 24, 2021

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WESTSIDE

La Guelaguetza Serves Oaxaqueño Classics

… and Birria de Res Pizza?

1 day agoMarch 2, 2021

House Votes To Expand LGBTQ Protections

Bill Protects Civil Rights and Labor Laws

6 days agoFebruary 25, 2021

How Do We Get To Turquoise?

New COVID Restrictions Level Allows More Activities

6 days agoFebruary 24, 2021

GOP Legislators Want Security Fence Taken Down

Republicans Say There's No Threat At the Roundhouse

7 days agoFebruary 24, 2021

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POLITICS

Democrats Say Otero County Official Threatened House Speaker

by Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican 2 days agoMarch 2, 2021

Attorney General Warrant: Cowboys 4 Trump Site Raised $30,000+ For Founder’s Personal Use

New search warrant documents detail extensive use of C4T for Couy Griffin's personal benefit

by Staff February 14, 2021February 14, 2021

Healthy Administrations

Weed Under a Biden Presidency

by Josh Lee February 9, 2021February 9, 2021

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LEGISLATURE

Wednesday Legislative Roundup

Gov Signs Pandemic Relief Bills

by Staff 24 mins agoMarch 3, 2021

New Bill Creates State Office to Upgrade Broadband

New Mexico's Schoolchildren Still Struggle With Internet Access

by Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican 29 mins agoMarch 3, 2021

Legislation to Curb Gov’s Power Passes Second Hurdle

Bill Would Have Voters Decide On Limits of Emergency Orders

by Robert Nott, Santa Fe New Mexican 37 mins agoMarch 3, 2021

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ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT

Not a Drop of Water to Spare

Oil and Gas Industry Hit With Barrage of Legislation

by Gwynne Ann Unruh 1 day agoMarch 2, 2021

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Saving the Gila

New Legislation Saves State's Last Free-Flowing River, Fast-Tracking Alternatives to Deliver Needed Water to Southwestern Counties

by Tierna Unruh-Enos 4 days agoMarch 2, 2021

Equity, Access and Inclusion In the Outdoors

Recreational Cannabis Could Support Outdoor Equity Fund

by Gwynne Ann Unruh 2 weeks agoFebruary 19, 2021

Texas blackouts fuel false claims about renewable energy

Conservative politicians, commentators have falsely claimed that wind turbines and solar energy were primarily to blame.

2 weeks agoFebruary 18, 2021

Land of Enchantment’s Water Debt May Cost Growers

No “River Runs Through It” for Chile Farmers

by Gwynne Ann Unruh February 17, 2021February 21, 2021

Coal’s Cautionary Tale for New Mexico’s Economy

What the New Mexico can learn from coal’s decline — before the oil and gas industry goes off a cliff.

by Nick Bowlin February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

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