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Durango Board of Ethics gives resident watchdog 20 days to respond to allegations

Committee dismisses five complaints against John Simpson, seeks response to five more

DATE: Jun 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Provision for acequia insurance hanging in balance as U.S. House and Senate debate Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is already a year late after expiring in 2023 over disagreements

DATE: May 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

On second try, U.S. House approves GOP bill to ease mining on federal lands

Rep. Stansbury argued the bill could benefit subsidiaries of foreign mining companies, including Chinese companies.

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by border patrol frustrate state-authorized pot industry

Border Patrol says cannabis is still a ‘Schedule 1’ drug, like heroin and LSD

DATE: Apr 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

‘Free Menstrual Products to Students’ bill is introduced in Colorado

If passed, the bill would help provide free menstrual products to middle and high schools statewide

DATE: Mar 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango considering alternative locations for proposed Lake Nighthorse pipeline

City and Southern Ute Tribal councils meet to discuss mutual interests in upcoming projects

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Supporters of Paid Family and Medical Leave say it will return

House Speaker Javier Martinez said that the Paid Family and Medical Leave will return to next year’s legislative session. SB 3, sponsored by state Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, appe...

DATE: Feb 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Environment bills and priorities passed during the 30-day legislative session

A return of some environmental tax credits vetoed last year; $300M in new conservation legacy fund and clean fuels went rounds at the Roundhouse

DATE: Feb 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

IRS warns tax filers to be wary of fraud now that 2024 season is underway

Phishing scams, fraudulent preparers are two prominent schemes

DATE: Feb 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governmental Conduct Act updates approved in first committee

Measure seeks to update the civil penalty for violating the GCA

DATE: Jan 25, 2024 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

State government officials set to visit Mancos to learn more about the district

The board will have the opportunity to present the officials with priorities for the upcoming legislative session

DATE: Dec 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Election yields low turnout, but important training opportunity

Ballot questions, lack of candidates may not have resonated with voters

DATE: Nov 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News