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Independent candidate fights NM's unfair ballot signature rules
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (407+ words) Voters seeking alternatives to the two-party system often feel limited and frustrated. This issue is not just about numbers; it's about real people looking for choices that reflect their values. With the filing deadline of June 25 approaching, I feel a…...
Audit finds New Mexico state Rep. Brian Baca overpaid, wife collected unqualified stipends at Los Lunas Schools
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (1448+ words) State Rep. Brian Baca is facing scrutiny after a recent special audit found the former Los Lunas Schools deputy superintendent was improperly paid while attending the legislative session at the Roundhouse, and may have allowed his wife to be paid…...
Do'a Ana undersheriff demands firing of county manager
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (1066+ words) LAS CRUCES " In a stunning broadside during Tuesday's meeting of the Do'a Ana County Commission, Undersheriff Robert Parra called for the firing of County Manager Scott Andrews and Deputy County Attorney Cari Neill. Neill, as it happens, is already on…...
New Mexico's AG files suit against sports betting firm Kalshi
1+ week, 2+ day ago (839+ words) New Mexico Attorney General Ra'l Torrez filed a lawsuit Thursday against New York-based prediction market company Kalshi Inc. , alleging the company's sports-betting app functions as a sportsbook in violation of state gambling laws. The new state lawsuit follows a federal…...
Do'a Ana County averts jail health care crisis
1+ week, 3+ day ago (429+ words) Do'a Ana County commissioners secured a new healthcare provider for the county detention center Tuesday morning, ensuring services will continue uninterrupted as Yes Care withdraws amid bankruptcy proceedings. In a special meeting in Las Cruces, the commissioners unanimously approved a…...
Small plane crash at Double Eagle Airport; no major injuries
1+ week, 6+ day ago (177+ words) A small airplane crashed at Double Eagle Airport on Sunday, leaving one person with moderate injuries. The crash happened at about 3: 30 p. m. No flames were present when first responders arrived." The patient was transported to a local hospital in an ambulance....
Protecting NM kids: Lawmakers tackle youth vaping crisis
1+ week, 6+ day ago (480+ words) Support local news. Please select your privacy preferences to continue. New Mexico lawmakers are looking for a streamlined strategy to prevent nicotine addiction in the state's youth. "Nicotine's a gateway. We want to keep kids from falling into other addictions,…...
Grand Canyon's North Rim campground set to reopen
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (578+ words) The campground at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is reopening on June 1, for the first time since the Dragon Bravo Fire in 2025 destroyed its historic lodge. "We're excited to welcome campers back to the North Rim Campground beginning…...
New Mexico Pint Glass Day returns June 17 with Route 66 centennial design
2+ week, 1+ day ago (672+ words) BREWERIES | NEW MEXICO WHEN: Wednesday, June 17 HOW MUCH: Varies by location (may include beer pour with purchase) Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op Box Canyon Brewing Co. Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Ex Novo Brewing Co. High & Dry Brewing La Cumbre Brewing Co....
New Mexico's Habtom Samuel runs world-leading 5 K time, breaks his own NCAA record
2+ week, 4+ day ago (822+ words) Lobos' star junior is one of 26 Lobos running at the NCAA West Regional Preliminaries this week" Habtom Samuel has added a few more records to his name. New Mexico's star junior ran the world-leading time in the 5, 000 meters over the…...