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Solar project delays create hurdles for New Mexico utility

ALBUQUERQUE – A utility in sun-drenched New Mexico is struggling to get enough solar-generated electricity as it prepares to shut down a coal-fired power plant amid supply chain disruptions,...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado delay of key clean truck rules angers environmental justice groups

Air quality officials appeared to be on a timeline to adopt California’s truck cleanup this year, but state regulators say it can’t get done

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Update: Woman killed in crash near New Mexico state line

Vehicle with driver and three children rolled 30 feet down embankment

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico legislators approve $1B state spending increase

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Legislature approved a record-setting $1 billion annual budget increase Wednesday to bolster spending on public schools, Medicaid, public safety initiatives and an ar...

DATE: Feb 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Facebook suspends Powerhouse Science Center’s social media account

Nonprofit was scheduled to host live talk with public health director

DATE: Feb 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos gets new municipal court judge

Durango prosecutor Michael Wanger to begin role March 14

DATE: Feb 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grace’s Kitchen to host Mardi Gras lunch

Grace’s Kitchen will host a pickup-only lunch to celebrate Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 1 from noon to 1 p.m. Red beans and rice with sausage, parmesan squash mix, cornbread, and king cake ba...

DATE: Feb 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dolores urges residents to reduce wildfire risk

Wildfire Adapted Partnership offers free site assessments to identify hazards; cost-share programs help with mitigation work

DATE: Feb 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Legislature focuses on training, deterrence to fight crime

SANTA FE – New Mexico legislators have bundled together initiatives aimed at reducing violent crime and improving policing with an emphasis on police hiring and training as well as tracking ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Santa Fe Police: Lawmaker drove at twice legal alcohol limit

SANTA FE – A New Mexico lawmaker caught drinking and driving late Sunday night during the state’s legislative session was intoxicated at more than twice the legal limit for alcohol, accordin...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Lawmakers approve $10,000 raises for many New Mexico teachers

SANTA FE – A measure that will increase minimum salaries for New Mexico teachers and counselors by as much as 22% cleared its final legislative hurdle late Monday with a unanimous vote in th...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Navajo Nation sues New Mexico county over redistricting map

FARMINGTON – The Navajo Nation is suing San Juan County over a recently adopted map that will determine political boundaries for the northwestern New Mexico county through 2030. The tribal g...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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