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Local News
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New Mexican Senator Martin Heinrich, Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, Spoke at the committees recent April 10th, hearing on early childhood education on how New Mexico is setting national standards. -
Studies have found that so-called forever chemicals have been detected in water sources across New Mexico. The U.S. Geological Survey on April 10, detailed the findings of the studies, which were done in cooperation with the state's Environment Department. -
A former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico has pleaded not guilty to numerous federal charges stemming from a corruption investigation. Sheryl Williams Stapleton entered her plea Tuesday during an initial court appearance in Albuquerque. -
Next month, CASA First will be holding a training regiment for its next round of Court Appointed Special Advocates and their Abrigo advocates. -
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs are seeking federal support to transform uranium mining cleanup. -
Two tribal nations are accusing social media companies of contributing to high rates of suicides that disproportionately affect Native American youth. Their lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles county court names the companies responsible for Instagram, Snap, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Google.
In Case You Missed It
Arizona Supreme Court Upholds 1864 Abortion Law
A near-total ban on abortions is set to take effect in Arizona. The state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Arizona can enforce its long-dormant law making abortion illegal in all cases except when a mother’s life is at stake.
Sen. Heinrich Keynote Speech at First B2B Electrify New Mexico
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Electrification Caucus, provided a video keynote speech to the first ever Business to Business Electrify New Mexico event hosted by Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico.
March Job Growth Over 300,000 Adding to Economic Strength
America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates.
'Tis the Season for Wildfire Preparation
The April message from the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands, in partnership with the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network is this it is time to prepare for wildfire season.
Bird Flu Raises Concerns for Experts
There have been numerous developments this week concerning avian flu that have raised concerns among experts. Outbreaks of bird flu were reported at poultry facilities in both Michigan and Texas, and infected dairy cows have been discovered in at least five states, including New Mexico.
ABQ Mayor Tim Keller Submits FY25 Budget
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and his Administration have submitted the draft of the City Budget for FY25. It now heads to the City Council for the next two months for public input and further discussion regarding the final budget.
Interviews
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We spoke to the Consul General from Houston where she oversees relations with the southwestern U.S. -
Professor Kastenberg is one of the highest regarding legal analysts in the country and has extensive experience as both a prosecutor and public defender. -
As the 2023 New Mexico Legislature kicks off it's 60-day session, Think New Mexico has released recommendations to improve the state's education system. -
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Ronchetti received a cash donation from a woman who was part of an attempt to falsely allocate the state’s electoral votes to Donald Trump, a recently filed finance report shows.
