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Democratic state AGs move to defend consumer watchdog
Democratic state AGs move to defend consumer watchdogWASHINGTON - Attorneys general from 16 states, including New Mexico, and the District of Columbia are seeking to defend a U.S. consumer watchdog agency in court amid speculation that President Donald Trump may fire its director, Richard Cordray.- News
- 2 days, 21 hours ago
- Legislature
NM Legislature mulls move to open primaries
NM Legislature mulls move to open primariesSANTA FE - New Mexico lawmakers will consider electoral reforms to make it easier for independents to vote in primary elections and to run for state office, amid a steady shift away from major party registration in the state.- Legislature
- 2 days, 21 hours ago
- Crime
Marshals seek help in finding fugitive
Marshals seek help in finding fugitiveLopez-Robledo is believed to be armed and combative and is now on the New Mexico’s Most Wanted list- Crime
- 3 days, 1 hour ago
- Community
Community Calendar
Community CalendarStorytime at the Silver City Public Library: Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at 515 West College Avenue. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytime is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.- Community
- 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
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Border Patrol chief out day after Trump border fence decree
Border Patrol chief out day after Trump border fence decreeThe Border Patrol chief is leaving the agency on the heels of President Donald Trump’s announcement of an ambitious plan to build a massive wall at the Mexican border and hire 5,000 Border Patrol agents.- News
- 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
- Outdoors
Southwest New Mexico Fishing Report
Southwest New Mexico Fishing ReportAlumni Pond: Fishing was good using PowerBait, salmon eggs and salmon egg marshmallow combinations for trout.- Outdoors
- 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
- Basketball
Colts garner another victory; defeat Lobos in non-district action
Colts garner another victory; defeat Lobos in non-district actionSILVER CITY — The Silver High boys’ basketball team picked up another huge victory. This time, the Fighting Colts beat Chaparral, 62-30, Tuesday night at home.- Basketball
- 3 hours, 1 minute ago
- Basketball
Free throws hurt Cobre's chances of picking up district win
Free throws hurt Cobre's chances of picking up district winBAYARD — Free throws and a bad fourth quarter didn’t help the Cobre High boys’ basketball team Tuesday night at home against Hatch Valley.- Basketball
- 3 hours, 5 minutes ago
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Lady Colts pick up non-district win over Lady Lobos
Lady Colts pick up non-district win over Lady LobosSILVER CITY — In a non-district affair, the Silver High girls’ basketball team kept the winning going as it beat Chaparral, 68-39, on the road Tuesday.- Basketball
- 3 hours, 8 minutes ago
- Crime
Silver City Police Blotter
Silver City Police BlotterThe following was received from the Silver City Police Department- Crime
- 3 hours, 18 minutes ago
- New-mexico
NM State Police chief stops fight in parking lot
NM State Police chief stops fight in parking lotALBUQUERQUE - A man accused of punching a man in an Albuquerque Starbucks parking lot apparently didn’t know someone important was watching.- New-mexico
- 4 hours, 27 minutes ago
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Congressmen seek applicants for US attorney, marshal
Congressmen seek applicants for US attorney, marshal – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Steve Pearce are accepting applications for the position of United States Attorney and United States Marshal for the District of New Mexico.- News
- 5 hours, 53 minutes ago
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Trump's border wall order elicits praise, concern in southern NM
Trump's border wall order elicits praise, concern in southern NMA pair of immigration-related orders signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump — calling in part for beginning construction on a border wall and withholding federal funds to “sanctuary cities” — were met with praise and disappoint by residents and leaders of southern...- News
- 19 hours, 58 minutes ago
- Local
Groundbreaking for new VA clinic will be Feb. 10
Groundbreaking for new VA clinic will be Feb. 10New clinic will be at Del Rey Boulevard and Mars Avenue- Local
- 20 hours, 47 minutes ago
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Carlsbad councilman: Job termination a violation of free speech
Carlsbad councilman: Job termination a violation of free speechCARLSBAD — Embattled Carlsbad councilman J.R. Doporto said he is considering legal action against his former employer, Holly Frontier Corp., after he was fired Wednesday following public outcry over a Facebook post on his personal page.- News
- 21 hours, 55 minutes ago
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New Mexico budget solvency plan clears Legislature
New Mexico budget solvency plan clears LegislatureSANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature approved a $216 million budget solvency plan Wednesday that would fix a current-year deficit and help shore up reserves, as the state wrestles with plunging tax revenues.- News
- 22 hours, 3 minutes ago
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Restaurants: The next front for the immigration debate?
Restaurants: The next front for the immigration debate?CHICAGO — The national debate over immigration policy could be coming to a diner near you.- News
- 1 day ago
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Navajo Nation Council re-elects Bates as speaker
Navajo Nation Council re-elects Bates as speakerGALLUP, N.M. — The Navajo Nation Council has once again elected LoRenzo Chee Bates as its speaker.- News
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
- New-mexico
Federal hiring freeze could kill hundreds of NM jobs
Federal hiring freeze could kill hundreds of NM jobsSANTA FE — A government hiring freeze announced by President Donald Trump could put more than 300 advertised federal jobs in New Mexico at risk, according to state officials. Many of the jobs are high-paying professional positions.- New-mexico
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
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New Mexico Supreme Court hears arguments in power plant case
New Mexico Supreme Court hears arguments in power plant caseALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- News
- 1 day, 1 hour ago
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New Mexico State Police: Arizona man has died in a crash
New Mexico State Police: Arizona man has died in a crashLEA COUNTY, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say an Arizona man is dead after a crash in Lea County.- News
- 1 day, 2 hours ago
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Vegas-area school district considering sanctuary declaration
Vegas-area school district considering sanctuary declarationLAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas-area school trustee said Wednesday she wants to declare the nation's fifth-largest public school district an immigration sanctuary for students and staff, regardless of their citizenship status.- News
- 1 day, 2 hours ago
- New-mexico
NM Legislature considers legalizing marijuana
NM Legislature considers legalizing marijuanaSANTA FE - Democratic state lawmakers say the time is ripe for New Mexico to legalize and tax marijuana sales for recreational use as the state grapples with a budget deficit and plunging revenues.- New-mexico
- 1 day, 2 hours ago
- New-mexico
Albuquerque transgender teens voted onto homecoming courts
Albuquerque transgender teens voted onto homecoming courtsALBUQUERQUE - Seventeen-year-olds K’la Nieto and Devin Mares have been best friends since middle school, going through all the usual teen dramas — and a life-altering transition.- New-mexico
- 1 day, 5 hours ago
- Legislature
2 lawmakers pushing ‘right to die’ bill in New Mexico
2 lawmakers pushing ‘right to die’ bill in New MexicoSANTA FE - Two Democratic lawmakers are pushing a proposal would allow terminally ill patients in New Mexico to end their lives with help from doctors.- Legislature
- 1 day, 6 hours ago
- New-mexico
Martinez nominates 2 former lawmakers as UNM regents
Martinez nominates 2 former lawmakers as UNM regentsALBUQUERQUE - Gov. Susana Martinez has nominated two former lawmakers to serve as University of New Mexico regents.- New-mexico
- 1 day, 6 hours ago
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Texas woman who claimed to be 'voice of God' gets 6 years
Texas woman who claimed to be 'voice of God' gets 6 yearsFORT WORTH, Texas — Prosecutors say a North Texas woman who claimed to be the "voice of God" must serve six years in prison for forcing two immigrants to work for years without pay.- News
- 1 day, 19 hours ago
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Tiger lists the course he's never had the chance to play and reflects on his first PGA tour event. USA TODAY Sports
Tostitos is raising awareness of drunk driving by creating a chip bag that can smell alcohol on the user's breath. Buzz60
If the political scene has you frustrated, here's how to direct change within your local government representation. USA TODAY NETWORK
We are creeping closer to the apocalypse, according to a panel of scientists and scholars. Scientists has moved the 'Doomsday Clock,' a symbolic countdown to the end of the world, to two and a half minutes to midnight. USA TODAY
If you’re lucky enough, and rich enough, a new style of bunker is being built, and let's just say you won’t be suffering from any lack of accommodations. Josh King has the story (@abridgetoland). Buzz60
If you wanted Twitter to go back to cute animal pictures, our nation's zoos came to your aid. Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) talks the #CuteAnimalTweetOff. Buzz60
A man involved in the celebrity nude-photo scandal Celebgate, also known as “The Fappening,” has been sentenced to nine months in prison, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Justice told TheWrap on Tuesday. USA TODAY
At just 15-year-old, Genesis is already on her way to achieving her goal of becoming a military pilot. KREM-TV
When it comes to getting pulled over by the cops it's all about the art of the excuse. Angeli Kakade (@angelikakade) has the story. Buzz60
A parody twitter account went off on President Trump. Veuer's Nick Cardona tells us what the beef is about. Buzz60
The Utah Transit Authority is trying to determine why a railroad crossing malfunctioned, causing a double-decker passenger train to slam into a tractor trailer. USA TODAY NETWORK
Breaking down 5 common myths about flying. USA TODAY NETWORK
Sideline reporter and "Dancing with the Stars" host Erin Andrews has revealed she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in late September. Nathan Rousseau Smith (@fantasticmrnate) has the story. Buzz60
Imagine your hair superglued to the top of your head. That's how it feels to a dog with matted fur. This groomer is giving shelter dogs a second chance at a better life, one grooming at a time. Upworthy
Cincinnati Police released this video of Bengals star Adam 'Pacman' Jones cursing out an officer after his arrest at a hotel. Jones has since apologized for his behavior. USA TODAY NETWORK
The Australian Reptile Park is asking the general public to help capture venomous Funnel-Web spiders. TC Newman (@PurpleTCNewman) has the creepy-crawly details. Buzz60
Trump supporters took to Twitter for a “rally” to say thank you to the president for the job he is doing, but it didn’t go as planned. Jose Sepulveda (@josespeulveda87) has more. Buzz60
A leading dermatologist recommends adding a spoonful of sugar to your shampoo for clean hair and a perfectly exfoliated scalp. Sean Dowling (@seandowlingtv) has more. Buzz60
When Jahkil saw how the homeless population lived, he decided to do something about it. Humankind
A large sinkhole opened up in a Pennsylvania neighborhood, partially swallowing a pickup truck and forcing evacuations. (Jan. 25) AP
From weird handshakes to jaw-clinched smiles, here's some quirky moments during the inauguration. USA TODAY NETWORK
Brett Tenaglia of New Fairfield (Conn.) hit a full-court heave at the final buzzer to send the game into overtime. Time Sports
For his 4th birthday, Marshall's mom took him to the British Queen's Changing the Guard ceremony outside Windsor Castle. No one expected what happened when the guards saw the little boy in his replica uniform. Humankind
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