Weather June 19, 2023 South facing rainy weather, scorching temperatures this week The sweltering heat and humidity affecting millions of Americans across the South is forecast to continue this week as strong thunderstorms move through.
New Mexico June 16, 2023 Federal authorities arrest 6 in bust of Guatemalan family smuggling ring Federal authorities announced Thursday the arrest of six individuals involved in a human smuggling operation that transported migrants from Guatemala to the United States.
New Mexico June 16, 2023 US upgrades nation’s only underground nuclear repository in New Mexico with new ventilation shaft Contractors for New Mexico’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant are working to build a much-needed ventilation shaft following a 2014 contamination disaster that led to its three-year closure.
New Mexico June 14, 2023 Criminal charges dropped for sole murder suspect in New Mexico motorcycle rally shooting The criminal charges against a sole individual accused of murder in a shooting at a motorcycle rally in a mountain resort town in northern New Mexico will be dismissed.
New Mexico June 14, 2023 New Mexico authorities identify suspects in 1988 cold case disappearance of 19-year-old Tara Calico New Mexico authorities announced that suspects have been identified in the1988 cold case disappearance of Tara Calico and that they may now seek prosecution.
New Mexico June 9, 2023 New Mexico governor approves emergency funding for Farmington after mass shooting New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham has granted emergency funding to aid the residents of Farmington who are still coping with the aftermath of a mass shooting that killed three people.
New Mexico June 9, 2023 NM may have issues sustaining its social programs once historic revenues dry up, analysts say Legislative analysts warned that New Mexico’s historic revenues will one day dry out. Lawmakers may have to cut some of its social programs which were expanded from the revenue boom.
New Mexico June 8, 2023 New Mexico launches educational campaign on responsible cannabis use New Mexico has initiated its first ever campaign to promote responsible use of recreational marijuana, more than a year after its legalization. The campaign includes billboards, and TV.
Energy June 8, 2023 Native American leaders rebuke Biden admin over oil leasing ban: 'Undermines our sovereignty' The Navajo Nation is aggressively pushing back against the Biden administration's 20-year ban on new oil and gas leasing near an Indigenous cultural site in New Mexico.
New Mexico June 8, 2023 Rare flowering plant only found in New Mexico should be listed as endangered, US agency says A U.S. agency said that the swale paintbrush, a rare flowering plant only found in southern New Mexico, should be listed as endangered and be granted federal protection.
New Mexico June 7, 2023 New Mexico enacts law to reinstate thousands of suspended driver's licenses Under a new law, the MVD in New Mexico will no longer suspend the driver's licenses of individuals who fail to appear in court or pay fines for speeding tickets and other violations.