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Local News
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A federal judge has rejected a request by Native American tribes and environmentalists to stop work on a $10 billion electricity transmission line slated to run through a remote valley in southern Arizona. The judge issued her ruling Tuesday after hearing oral arguments weeks ago on Pattern Energy’s SunZia transmission project. -
A movie weapons armorer has received the maximum sentence of 18 months in jail for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.” After a judge sentenced armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed on Monday, attention again turns to Baldwin's trial. -
A movie weapons supervisor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust.” -
The New Mexico Performing Arts Society is gearing up for their 2024 Concert Series, Presenting its Cantata Series II and the Annual Bach Society Performances, with shows in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. -
The New Mexico State Police released a Critical Incident Video for officers involved in a shooting incident that happened at an apartment complex in Albuquerque on March 8th, 2024. Officers involved are now on standard administrative leave. -
Under a new rule from the Interior Department, oil and gas companies will have to pay more to drill on public lands and satisfy stronger requirements for the cleanup of old or abandoned wells.
In Case You Missed It
Speaker Martinez Speaks on Investing in Early Education
New Mexico’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Javier Martinez, Spoke at the Senate’s Joint Economic Committee hearing Building Blocks for Success: Investing in Early Childhood Education on March 10th.
Senator Heinrich Said NM has Set Standards for Early Education
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.
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found in Water Sources Around New Mexico
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.
Former NM Legislator and APS Administrator Pleaded Not Guilty
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.
Governors of NM and AZ Seek Federal help For Uranium Cleanup
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs are seeking federal support to transform uranium mining cleanup.
2 Tribal Nations Sue Social Media Companies for Youth Suicides
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.
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.
