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Local News
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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. -
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. -
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.
In Case You Missed It
NM Attorney General Prosecuting 3 Men Charged with Underaged Solicitation, Blames Meta
Charges against three men for accusations of using Meta’s social media platforms to target and solicit sex with underaged children will be prosecuted by New Mexicos Attorney General Raúl Torrez.
Secretary of State Rejects Petition Against Firearm Waiting Period
Secretary of state Maggie Toulouse Oliver rejected a referendum on 129 House Bill for a 7 day waiting period to purchase a firearm. The petition was submitted by Senators Craig Brandt and Pat woods.
Civil Suit Settled for Native Activist Shot at Statue Protest
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.
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.
US and Mexico use Teamwork to Tackle Immigration
The White House says teamwork between the U.S. and Mexico to reduce illegal migration is paying off. A White House spokesman, John Kirby, said the U.S. and Mexico will increase enforcement measures to prevent illegal migration on commercial transportation and increase the number of repatriation flights.
Smokey Bear Days Return in Capitan, NM
Capitan, New Mexico celebrates the 80th birthday for the famous fire prevention icon Smokey Bear with the return of Smokey Bear Days.
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.
