February 15, 2023 Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada due for bitter cold weather conditions A cold weather warning was in effect in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada through Wednesday. Highways and interstates have been closed in Arizona, along with schools.
February 15, 2023 NM Senate approves landmark bill that would create recurring funds for conservation projects The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill described as a landmark conservation measure. The bill would create recurring funding for water and land projects.
February 15, 2023 Haitian woman pleads guilty to weapons charges in NM compound raid A Haitian woman has offered a guilty plea in exchange for a reduced sentence after authorities raided a New Mexico compound and found the remains of a 3-year-old boy.
February 15, 2023 Nine cities reached record homicides in 2022 as staffing shortages plagued police departments Nine cities reported all-time high homicide numbers in 2022 since they began recording homicide figures. Overall homicides across large U.S. cities were down about 5% last year.
February 14, 2023 Native American attorney named as top legal advisor to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland The U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has asked Lynn Trujillo to serve as her top legal advisor. Trujillo previously oversaw New Mexico's Indian Affairs Department.
February 14, 2023 New Mexico Senate approves proposed ban on local disposal of spent nuclear fuel unless state provides consent A bill from Democratic New Mexico Senator Jeff Steinborn, which proposed a ban on the local disposal of spent nuclear fuel, was approved in the state Senate.
February 12, 2023 New Mexico State men's basketball program suspended indefinitely after reports of hazing: chancellor New Mexico State University indefinitely suspended its men's basketball program and placed staff on paid leave after reports of hazing within the team, Chancellor Dan Arvizu revealed.
February 11, 2023 New Mexico State suspends men's basketball program, places coach and staff on paid administrative leave New Mexico State University announced Friday it has suspended its men's basketball program and placed head coach Greg Heiar and staff on administrative leave.
February 10, 2023 New Mexico backs deal with Texas on Rio Grande water use New Mexico's state engineer will support an agreement with Texas and Colorado settling conflicts over diversion of water from the Rio Grande.
February 10, 2023 New Mexico firearm bill narrowly passes the state's House of Representatives A firearm bill in New Mexico narrowly passed the state's House of Representatives. The bill would make it illegal to store guns where children can access them.