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Local News
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A settlement has been reached for a 2023 shooting of native american man at an activist gathering in espanola, protesting the installation of a bronze statue of a spanish conquistador. Ryan Martinez of Sandia Park, who is being held without bail on charges of attempted murder as well as assault, has pleaded not guilty. -
May 7th is Fentanyl Awareness Day, commemorating those that have been lost and sharing information regarding the synthetic opioid. -
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez spoke when U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich announced funding to purchase and staff new ballistics testing machines for more law enforcement agencies in New Mexico. -
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich announced over $1 million he secured in the FY24 appropriations bill to purchase new ballistics testing machines for law enforcement agencies in 4 counties in New Mexico. Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart Says this will officers to focus on "art of policing." -
Legislation banning the import of Russian uranium passed the senate and was led by US Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico. -
Exxon Mobil will have a larger presence in the Permian Basin after the Federal trade commission approved a deal for the company to purchase Pioneer Natural resources. A $60 billion transaction.
In Case You Missed It
Mandate for 180 Day School Years Halted by New Mexico Judge
A New Mexico judge has put on hold a new mandate that requires school districts across the state to adopt calendars that consist of at least 180 days. The ruling came Monday as dozens of school districts and superintendents challenge the state Public Education Department over the change's legality.
NM Working on Rule to Reuse Water Used for Fracking.
New Mexico, the nation's number two state for petroleum production, is taking initial steps toward regulating the treatment and reuse of water that had been used for fracking as Leading state environmental officials are tackling water scarcity.
Biden Administration Seeks Partial End of Protections for Migrant Children
The Biden administration plans to partially end court supervision of how the federal government cares for child migrants, shortly after producing a list of safeguards against mistreatment. An opposing attorney says the Justice Department will attempt to terminate what is known as the Flores Agreement.
NM Sen. Lujan Writes USDA about Bird Flu in Cattle
New Mexican Senator Ben Ray Lujan wrote a letter to the Department of Agriculture and the Health and Human Services Department addressing the Avian Flu in Cattle that has affected 8 farms in New Mexico.
NM Senator asks Military Leaders about Plans for Space Force Futures Command
During a hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for Military Construction and Family Housing, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, member and former chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, pressed top military leaders on how the U.S. Department of Defense is prioritizing continued investment in New Mexico’s military installations.
Governor Appoints Kenderline Secretary of NM EMNRD
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Melanie Kenderline as the secretary of New Mexico's Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Kenderline has been renowned internationally for her support of the transition to clean energy.
Interviews
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KSFR's Kevin Meerschaert speaks with the former USSR division director of Voice of America Mark Pomar abut his book Cold War Radio. -
Study of preventable COVID deaths should probably be retracted, researcher says, because it doesn’t account for key factors -
A bipartisan effort to get more money in the hands of victims of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire is on its way to the United States Senate after clearing the House on Thursday, but it won’t be considered again until at least September -
Do you know what the most popular July 4th song is? Or who is Uncle Sam? And just how many hot dogs do Americans consume on Independence Day? Find out the answer to these and other pressing questions as reporter Mary Lou Cooper and Santa Fean Chris Durlak team up to give KSFR listeners an all American quiz.
