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New Mexico regulators consider more oil and gas rules

Officials says regulations would be most comprehensive in the U.S.

DATE: Mar 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Albuquerque council votes to rein in crisis powers of mayor

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque City Council has narrowly voted to reverse its 2020 action at the start of the pandemic to expand the mayor’s emergency powers during a public health crisis. Th...

DATE: Mar 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

U.S. looks to boost cooperation with tribes on land management

ALBUQUERQUE – National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said Tuesday he and other officials are committed to boosting the role Native American tribes can play in managing public lands around...

DATE: Mar 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Montezuma County gives green light to new USDA processing plant south of Cortez

Facility will have capacity for up to 200 animals per month; economic boost expected to area ranchers

DATE: Mar 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governor signs $1B spending boost, vetoes pay for judges

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a $1 billion annual budget expansion for state government into law on Wednesday to shore up spending on public education, health care...

DATE: Mar 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico