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States struggle to replace fossil fuel tax revenue

In New Mexico, oil and gas account for 42% of state government income

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Court weighs clash on online publication of voting records

ALBUQUERQUE – A conservative-backed foundation that aims to post online registration records for voters across the country urged a federal judge Tuesday to override objections by New Mexico ...

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

$121.5M settlement in New Mexico clergy sex abuse scandal

SANTA FE – One of the oldest Catholic dioceses in the United States announced a settlement agreement Tuesday to resolve a bankruptcy case in New Mexico that resulted from a clergy sex abuse ...

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango railroad resumes service, clarifies fire precautions

After a three-day pause, rides started again Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Counties, forest and BLM to enact fire restrictions as area dries out

San Juan Forest bumps fire ban up a week; Dolores to vote on fire ban Monday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire near Pagosa Springs slows, but red flag warning issued for Thursday

Plumtaw Fire grows slightly as crews battle the blaze into Wednesday

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Department of Agriculture seizes over 100 animals from Montezuma County property

Civil complaint alleges neglect, mistreatment of livestock and companion animals; injunction issued against couple

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Telluride’s Mountainfilm festival returns to in-person viewing

Lineup features Colorado films, including about the founder of Alpacka Rafts of Mancos

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions May 20

No campfires allowed outside developed campgrounds; ongoing drought creates dangerous wildfire conditions

DATE: May 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico fires prompt forest closures; governor seeks aid

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico's governor said Tuesday that given the ferocity and swift movements of a record-setting wildfire burning in the northeastern part of the state, the damage will be si...

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters battle 600-acre wildfire north of Pagosa Springs

Small subdivision evacuated as Plumtaw Fire rips through Forest Service lands

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News