4 hrs ago | Las Cruces Sun-News
Energy, mining lobbyists wine and dine lawmakers
Energy and mining interests were responsible for a big share of the wining and dining of legislators in recent days, according to the lobbyist reports filed in recent days.
8 hrs ago | Las Cruces Sun-News
Rich New Mexican histroy at NMSU
What do a century-old football, Pueblo pottery, a handwoven Chimay rug, lowriders, religious pilgrims and retablos have in common? All are symbols of New Mexico's rich multicultural heritage, celebrated in two new exhibits opening with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the New Mexico State University Museum.
12 hrs ago | Silver City Sun-News
Their View: Reform needed to make our schools better
The passion for truly educating our children in New Mexico goes without question.
Martinez still fights for initiatives
With five days left in New Mexico's legislative session, Gov. Susana Martinez faces the prospect of losing almost all of her high-profile initiatives.
New Mexican Doctors Learn About Protecting Elderly
With their savings accounts cleared and their livelihoods destroyed, police said New Mexico's elderly have become victims of scams and rip-offs at alarming rates.
New Mexico a Leader in Nation Calling for Amendment to U.S....
New Mexico a Leader in Nation Calling for Amendment to U.S. Constitution to reverse Supreme Court's Citizens United Decision Senate Memorial 3 , sponsored by State Senator Steve Fischmann of Las Cruces, was just approved by avote of 20-9 in the New Mexico State Senate.Along with its companion bill, Rep.
Officials Prepare For Fire Season
Fire officials said they are preparing for the worst this year after huge fires tore through New Mexico last summer.
Noted US Latino scholar 'forgotten' in birthplace
A son of an Arizona miner, the Albuquerque-born Sanchez worked his way out of poverty as a rural public school teacher in New Mexico to become a pioneer scholar and education activist.
House OKs change in pension plan
New Mexico legislators will have to contribute more into their pension plans under a bill passed Thursday by the House, but the proposal's sponsor says the Legislature needs to scale back its retirement benefits.
New Mexicans React To Contraceptive Compromise
Under fierce election-year fire, President Barack Obama on Friday abruptly abandoned his stand that religious organizations must pay for birth control for workers, scrambling to end a furor raging from the Catholic Church to Congress to his re-election foes.
Gray to seek fourth House term
Republican State Rep. William J. "Bill" Gray has announced he is seeking a fourth term as state representative for House District 54.
New Mexico's Spaceport America Aims High to Woo Space Age Tourists
A giant spaceport under construction in New Mexico is aiming not only to be the launching site for a new fleet of private spaceships, but a tourist destination in its own right, its designers say.
New Mexico Title Co. under investigation
An investigation into escrow funds alleged to be missing at New Mexico Title Co.
New Mexico immigrant driver's license lunacy lingers on and on
Unless you are one of the undocumented, the push to revoke driver's licenses for illegal immigrants by NM Governor Susana Martinez would seem to be a monumental waste of time and energy relative to other problems in this impoverished state.
Vandals damage Aztec Ruins in NW New Mexico
Authorities say vandals hit the Aztec Ruins in northwest New Mexico causing several thousand dollars in damage to the ancient site.
PRC reform stalled in state Senate
Three proposed amendments to the state constitution would go on the ballot for voters to make the ultimate decision in the November general election, but a powerful lawmaker says - not so fast.
Memorable anniversaries recongized at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
While the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum celebrated the state's centennial last month with a variety of activities, there are more anniversaries to remember.
It didn't take long for the popular You Tube video, S#@! New Mexicans say, to get a spin off.
New Mexico waiver request rejected
New Mexico, one of 11 states to initially seek federal waivers from some of the requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, was denied the flexibility that was granted the other states that applied.
New Mexico House panel thwarts parental notification for abortions
A legislative committee Thursday night blocked a bill that would have required girls 17 or younger to notify their parents if they sought an abortion.
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