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GOP candidate Hull says his skills as former Rio Rancho mayor would work statewide
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (209+ words) Among the three Republicans running for governor in the June 2 primary is former Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull. He describes himself as a pragmatic leader rather than an ideological Republican, and he told New Mexico in Focus correspondent Gwyneth Doland…...
Alebrijes and Nahuales" bring whimsy, color to Albuquerque's Central Avenue downtown
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (429+ words) Huge, fantastical creatures are making a temporary home in downtown Albuquerque this summer along Route 66 (known in Albuquerque as Central Avenue). "Fantastic Animals from Mexico: Alebrijes and Nahuales" is a traveling exhibition that features eight sculptures, brightly painted in styles…...
Early voting continues through Saturday for New Mexico's first semi-open primary election on June 2
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (423+ words) Early voting for New Mexico's primary continues through Saturday and Election Day is June 2nd. This year marks the state's first semi-open primary election, which means independent and unaffiliated voters can now participate in primary races. Voters will help decide which…...
70-foot wastewater geyser reflects New Mexico's latest oilfield challenge
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (1033+ words) At first, he thought it was smoke. Jackie Onsurez was driving the bustling New Mexico highway between his home in Loving and nearby Carlsbad last Tuesday evening when he thought the smoke didn't look right. As he pulled closer, he…...
THURS: New Mexico governor urges communities to limit water use amid drought, + More
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1760+ words) With New Mexico facing statewide drought, governor urges communities to limit water use - Dan Boyd, Albuquerque Journal" After a warm, dry winter led to New Mexico's earliest snow melt-off in years, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is raising the alarm about…...
Haaland says she will focus on crime's root causes, and protect the environment
1+ week, 3+ day ago (241+ words) NMPBS: Your competitor, Sam Bregman, is the Bernalillo County District Attorney, and he's positioned himself in some ways as kind of the law and order candidate, or the tough on crime candidate in this race. How does your plan to…...
National Trust lists Chaco Canyon as one of the most endangered historic places in the country
1+ week, 3+ day ago (355+ words) The National Trust of Historic Preservation has placed the Greater Chaco Cultural Landscape on this year's list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The nomination came from the All Pueblo Council of Governors, which supports the preservation and cultural significance…...
Rio Grande could run partially dry in Albuquerque before the end of May
2+ week, 2+ day ago (406+ words) A historically dry winter and early spring in New Mexico could lead to stretches of the Rio Grande running dry in Albuquerque before the end of May. "This has been a tremendously difficult spring season, and one of the worst…...
THURS: New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward, + More
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1708+ words) New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward - By Morgan Lee, Associated Press The global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has generated an enviable " and politically sensitive " financial windfall on the…...
NM Republican governor candidates swipe at Democrat Haaland during primary election debate
3+ week, 1+ day ago (914+ words) The three Republicans running to be New Mexico's next governor participated in a debate Friday morning, though two of them spent more time criticizing former U. S. Interior Secretary and Democratic candidate Deb Haaland than competing for their party's nomination. Two recent…...