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NM State House of Representatives Calls for Amendment to U.S. Constitution to Reverse Supreme Court's Citizens United Decision
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Man dies after shots fired and crash in Las Cruces
KFDA - New Mexico Headlines
Feb 05Las Cruces police say a man is dead after a rollover accident that may be connected to gunshots that were reported in the area just before the crash. »
Noise ban taking shape in Dona Ana County
KFDA - New Mexico Headlines
Jan 31Some living in Dona Ana County think it's too noisy and they want something done about it. County officials are now crafting an ordinance that could limit loudspeakers, excessive dog barking, loud music late at night and... »
Drought leaves Las Cruces lake nearly dry
Kwes - News
Jan 30A lake on the outskirts of Las Cruces is the latest victim of the region's prolonged drought. »
Old newspaper haunts in Las Cruces come down
Kwes - News
Jan 28A building occupied by the Las Cruces Sun-News for decades has been demolished. »
County defends lockup after $22 million award
KFDA - New Mexico Headlines
Jan 27Dona Ana County officials are defending how they run their jail following a huge monetary verdict in favor of a former inmate. »
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NM State House of Representatives Calls for Amendment to U.S. Constitution to Reverse Supreme Court's Citizens United Decision
Democracy For New Mexico
Feb 01A victory for the people! A big Thank You goes out to every Democratic Legislator and Independent Rep. Nunez and the one lone brave R, Rep. Tripp of Socorro. House Memorial 4, sponsored by State Representative Mimi Stewart of Albuquerque,... »
Hispanic leaders call for protection of public lands
The Westerner
Jan 29Hispanic leaders from throughout the state have banded together to call for congressional leaders to enact federal legislation to protect public lands in southern New Mexico, such as the Organs; the Robledo Mountains, near Radium Springs; the Potrillo ... »
Albuquerque firefighter, southern NM pecan growers caught up in federal drug trafficking busts
The Westerner
Jan 28Federal authorities said Friday they’ve taken down two major drug trafficking and money laundering operations in different parts of New Mexico, one involving an Albuquerque firefighter and the other southern New Mexico pecan growers. Agents have seized... »
Drivers license debate: The sequel might turn out like the original
Clearly New Mexico
Jan 27By Matthew Reichbach The debate over drivers licenses for foreign nationals looks like it may be a replay of 2011. The bill failed in a House committee Thursday, but the sponsor of the bill, Andy Nuñez (I-Hatch), vowed to once again blast the bill to t... »
Federal dollars funding conservation easements in Montana
The Westerner
Jan 25For the first time ever, a well-established federal program is helping to fund new conservation easements in the Bitterroot Valley. The Federal Farm and Ranchlands Protection Program invested $6.5 million in conservation easements across Montana last y... »