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An attorney with Santa Fe ties who aided President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results has lost his license to practice in California.
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California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law license
Eastman’s attorney says they plan to seek review in the U.S. Supreme Court.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/ap/national/california-attorney-who-tried-to-help-overturn-2020-election-loses-law-license/article_5dd0c6f7-cbf8-51ba-87cb-7e05a6f3ae42.html
about 10 hours ago
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A man being held in the Santa Fe County jail is facing additional charges alleging he robbed a local smoke shop and a drugstore.
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Santa Fe man charged in two south-side armed robberies
Detectives allege Lino Acuna, 39, is responsible for two gunpoint robberies at a smoke shop and drugstore in recent weeks.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/santa-fe-man-charged-in-two-south-side-armed-robberies/article_d690d9e1-4ac4-4073-bfec-9ff0a2047fe7.html
about 12 hours ago
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New Mexico has reached a $2.25 million settlement with Mylan Inc., the pharmaceutical company behind EpiPen Auto-Injectors, which are used as emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions.
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New Mexico reaches $2.5M settlement with EpiPen producer
In addition to a $2.25 million monetary settlement, the company will donate thousands of EpiPens to the state annually for the next five years.
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about 13 hours ago
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A longtime Santa Fe resident will keep his post as the nation’s head authority on expanding poetry’s influence among Americans.
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Santa Fean Arthur Sze reappointed as U.S. poet laureate
Sze, a decades-long former teacher at the Institute of American Indian Arts, will receive a $60,000 stipend in his second yearlong stint.
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about 14 hours ago
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Paul Alfred Mendez is accused of shooting at a vehicle and police officers Tuesday morning in Bernalillo, in an incident that shut down schools, halted commuter train service and left residents sheltering in place.
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Bernalillo police identify man accused in alleged shooting
Paul Alfred Mendezc, 57, faces multiple charges in the incident Tuesday morning that shut down schools and halted commuter train service.
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about 14 hours ago
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OUR VIEW: Start this Saturday and take part in the Great American Cleanup, Santa Fe style. It’s the best way to welcome spring.
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Beautify Santa Fe: Saturday's the day
It’s the biggest weekend of the year — for cleaning up, that is.
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about 18 hours ago
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On Monday, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales announced their resignations amid sexual misconduct allegations, preempting an effort Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández had planned to expel them.
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The Roundhouse Report: Resignations, committees and a Trump endorsement
"Anyone who abuses the power of their office to prey on staff is not fit to serve in Congress," Leger Fernández said.
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about 18 hours ago
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While New Mexico’s gubernatorial race has dominated the fundraising headlines, campaign finance reports released this week show hundreds of thousands of dollars also flowing into statewide races further down the ballot.
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Donations for New Mexico's statewide races pick up as primary approaches
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, in her second and final term, reported $185,897 in contributions in her race for lieutenant governor.
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about 19 hours ago
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RINGSIDE SEAT: Democrat David Alcon is accused of threatening a man in his district. He previously was convicted in one stalking case; the other was dismissed.
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Legislative candidate faces third stalking charge
Democrat David Alcon is accused of threatening a man in his district. He previously was convicted in one stalking case; the other was dismissed.
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about 19 hours ago
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The moment of truth or consequences might be approaching for a Truth or Consequences Republican fighting for a chance to keep her state House seat.
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New Mexico Supreme Court to take up Rep. Dow's appeal to stay on ballot
If Rep. Rebecca Dow of Truth or Consequences loses, there will be no Republican on the ballot in the competitive district.
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about 19 hours ago
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The owner of the late Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch emphasized in a Tuesday interview he bought the property to convert it into a Christian retreat.
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Zorro Ranch owner reaffirms desire to turn property into religious retreat
The owner of the late Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch emphasized he plans to convert it into a Christian retreat.
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about 19 hours ago
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Sports Den Podcast: Sports writers Will and James speak with Kamal Stith about his performance at the recent Marilyn Sepulveda Meet of Champions, where he finished third in the long jump and fourth in the 300-meter hurdles.
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St. Michael’s standout Kamal Stith talks stacking titles and his college plans
The Horsemen senior discusses his decorated prep career, his family support, his shoe game and his plans to play football in college.
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about 20 hours ago
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Sal Gonzales spent the past 18 years as the head cross-country/track and field coach, then athletic director at Rio Rancho High, but he never quite got away from the roots he developed in Pecos. He died Monday after a two-year battle with cancer.
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Former Pecos coach, Rio Rancho AD Gonzales spread enthusiasm, excitement
Gonzales died Monday afternoon after a 2 1/2-year battle with cancer at the age of 51.
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about 20 hours ago
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Some potentially pricey Democratic primary battles are shaping up in three rural Northern New Mexico House districts.
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Spendy battles shaping up to determine House Democrats' direction
Rep. Joseph Sanchez has one of the better-funded legislative campaigns in New Mexico with almost $200,000 as of April 6.
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Newly filed campaign finance reports are pulling the curtain back on a political action committee that hit Democratic gubernatorial contender Deb Haaland with an attack ad that distorted her ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Campaign finance reports reveal horse racing interests behind anti-Haaland PAC
At least three of its four deep-pocketed donors are linked to Sam Bregman, who previously served as chairman of the New Mexico Racing Commission.
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about 20 hours ago
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Yet another effort is underway to change New Mexico regulations restricting the discharge of treated wastewater from hydraulic fracturing outside the oilfield.
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Group again attempts rule change for fracking wastewater reuse in New Mexico
A petition to the Water Quality Control Commission marks the third time it has been asked to consider allowing reuse of treated "produced water."
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about 21 hours ago
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Facing a packed meeting room full of furious residents ready to spar with town officials, Edgewood commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to reopen negotiations with Santa Fe County for fire and emergency medical services.
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Amid local fury, Edgewood to seek new discussions with county over fire services
Although Edgewood officials previously said they would be able to replace the services, residents were not convinced.
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about 21 hours ago
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Santa Fe County commissioners have hit the brakes on a sheriff’s office request for a subscription to powerful software that can identify people from snapshots of their faces.
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Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office office seeks powerful facial recognition tech from controversial Clearview AI
County commissioners asked for the sheriff's office to develop a policy before approving a contract for facial recognition software.
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about 22 hours ago
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A man was taken into custody Tuesday morning in Bernalillo after an incident officers described as an active shooter situation that had shut down schools and train service in the community amid a search for a suspect.
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Man arrested after 'active shooter' situation shut down Bernalillo schools, train
Officers had received a report around 4:49 a.m. from a person who said someone was shooting at their vehicle — which was struck by gunfire.
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about 22 hours ago
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City Councilor Paul Wymer is on track to be be Rio Rancho’s next mayor, marking the first change at the city’s helm in more than a decade.
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Republican city councilor wins Rio Rancho runoff for mayor
"I'm very humbled that the voters of Rio Rancho got out in what appears to be such strong support for me," Paul Wymer said.
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about 22 hours ago
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Two teens — one a minor — were wounded in what witnesses called an accidental shooting Monday night in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant.
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Two teens injured in accidental shooting outside south-side Santa Fe restaurant
The suspect, 26-year-old Justin Leithead, told police he was "messing around" with a handgun when he accidentally shot two friends.
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about 23 hours ago
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After a runoff election that pitted Paul Wymer, a self-described middle-of-the-road Republican against a lifelong Democrat, the political affiliation of Rio Rancho's mayor will remain the same.
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Republican city councilor wins Rio Rancho runoff for mayor
"I'm very humbled that the voters of Rio Rancho got out in what appears to be such strong support for me," Paul Wymer said.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/republican-city-councilor-wins-rio-rancho-runoff-for-mayor/article_c38389c3-3d72-490d-9cb0-31ffae673620.html
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The owner of the late Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch emphasized in a Tuesday interview he bought the property to convert it into a Christian retreat.
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Zorro Ranch owner reaffirms desire to turn property into religious retreat
The owner of the late Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch emphasized he plans to convert it into a Christian retreat.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/zorro-ranch-owner-reaffirms-desire-to-turn-property-into-religious-retreat/article_9c1b2210-7e46-4150-9b7c-4f95674643ab.html
1 day ago
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Facing a packed meeting room full of furious residents ready to spar with town officials, Edgewood commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to reopen negotiations with Santa Fe County for fire and emergency medical services.
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Amid local fury, Edgewood to seek new discussions with county over fire services
Although Edgewood officials previously said they would be able to replace the services, residents were not convinced.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/amid-local-fury-edgewood-to-seek-new-discussions-with-county-over-fire-services/article_7d202f8e-92a5-4ae8-a855-cc3d7a788bdf.html
1 day ago
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Newly filed campaign finance reports are pulling the curtain back on a political action committee that hit Democratic gubernatorial contender Deb Haaland with an attack ad that distorted her ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Campaign finance reports reveal horse racing interests behind anti-Haaland PAC
At least three of its four deep-pocketed donors are linked to Sam Bregman, who previously served as chairman of the New Mexico Racing Commission.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/elections/campaign-finance-reports-reveal-horse-racing-interests-behind-anti-haaland-pac/article_1377a70a-258f-497e-9dc6-5695ac9cf0da.html
1 day ago
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Former Santa Fe police Chief Paul Joye had raised just over $30,766 — including $10,000 of his own money — in the three-way sheriff's race by Monday's filing deadline.
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Joye, Greene lead fundraising in contested Santa Fe County races
Former Santa Fe police Chief Paul Joye had raised just over $30,766 — including $10,000 of his own money — in the three-way sheriff's race by Monday's filing deadline.
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Two teenagers — one a minor — were injured in what witnesses called an accidental shooting Monday night in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in Santa Fe.
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Two teens injured in accidental shooting outside south-side Santa Fe restaurant
The suspect, 26-year-old Justin Leithead, told police he was "messing around" with a handgun when he accidentally shot two friends.
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1 day ago
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Leaving the people of Edgewood uncertain about who will be providing fire and emergency medical services — or if there will be any — is a failure of government.
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Edgewood residents deserve answers about emergency services
Leaving the people of Edgewood uncertain about who will be providing fire and emergency medical services — or if there will be any — is a failure of government.
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1 day ago
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An unspecified object was thrown a window at GOP headquarters in Albuquerque just days after an unidentified person showed up holding a sign.
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New Mexico GOP headquarters vandalized nearly a year after building firebombed
An unspecified object was thrown a window at GOP headquarters in Albuquerque just days after an unidentified person showed up holding a sign.
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2 days ago
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New data, published Friday by the state Department of Health, confirms the local version of a nationwide and global epidemic: Rates of childhood obesity are on the rise in New Mexico.
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New Mexico childhood obesity up as Trump administration cuts erode healthy food programs
By third grade, New Mexico childhood obesity rates outpace the national average — which hovers around 20% for those 2 to 19.
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2 days ago
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Santa Fe activist, advocate and prison abolitionist Mara Taub has died at the age of 86, her friends confirmed Monday. Taub devoted much of her life to helping those in dire straits.
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Santa Fe advocate, prison abolitionist Mara Taub remembered as 'force majeure'
Taub, who was 86, co-founded Los Amigos del Parque, which gives breakfast and warm clothing to immigrant day laborers.
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2 days ago
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Rain doesn’t mean no fire danger. That will be especially evident this week, as meteorologists forecast both storms and critical fire weather. Gusty — and sometimes hazardous — winds will accompany these conditions.
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Light rain, critical fire weather expected in New Mexico this week
Meteorologists forecast both storms and critical fire weather. Gusty — and sometimes hazardous — winds are expected too.
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2 days ago
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With only three weeks left until the start of early voting, Deb Haaland is heading into the high-stakes June 2 primary with a 4-to-1 cash advantage over her rival in what will go down as the costliest primary race in New Mexico history.
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Pricey primary: Haaland, Bregman spend combined $9M, campaigns say
Haaland continues to far outraise and outspend her Democratic rival in their race for the party's nomination for governor.
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Athlete of the Week: St. Michael’s junior Jedrek Lewandowski had come close in wrestling, finishing fourth and third in the previous two state meets. He finally broke through Friday at the state powerlifting championships.
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St. Michael's Lewandowski gets first individual title in 1A/3A powerlifting
Jedrek Lewandowski knows what it's like to be a part of a state championship team, but the St. Michael's junior won his first individual state title Friday state powerlifting championships
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2 days ago
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Los Alamos' Sarah Martis had the best performance of all Northern performers at the midseason all-star meet, but there was plenty to cheer about for other athletes.
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Martis, Severy highlight solid day for Northern track athletes at Sepulveda Meet of Champions
Los Alamos' Sarah Martis had the best performance of all Northern performers at the midseason all-star meet, but there was plenty to cheer about for other athletes
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IAIA's new computer science program brings new degree offerings and a digital renaissance across the campus' disciplines.
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New computer science in art degree brings worlds together at Santa Fe's IAIA
IAIA's new computer science program brings new degree offerings and a digital renaissance across the campus' disciplines.
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2 days ago
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A recent national study that examines the size and impact of the tech workforce nationally shows New Mexico still ranks near the bottom of the list, but it could be poised to move up if the state continues on its current trajectory.
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Tech businesses express optimism as report predicts continued New Mexico growth
The State of the Tech Workforce 2026 report ranks New Mexico 38th nationally with a tech labor force of more than 97,000 workers.
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Matt Gontram, who owns and operates New Mexico River Adventures in Embudo, has heard all that doom-and-gloom talk about low snowpack this year, especially the effect it could have on the rafting business. But he’s not buying it.
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'It's never too low to run the Rio Grande': Rafting company owner nixes worries about river flow
Matt Gontram has heard the gloom-and-doom talk about how low river levels could hurt his business. But he’s not buying it.
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Española police have arrested 19-year-old Peter Santiago Velarde in connection with what officials describe as a drive-by shooting in the early morning hours of April 4.
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Young man injured, teen charged after drive-by shooting in Española
A 19-year-old from Española faces felony charges in connection with a drive-by shooting that injured another man.
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NEW: An incident authorities describe as an active shooter situation Tuesday morning in Bernalillo left schools shut down and New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter train service suspended as officers searched for a suspect.
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Reports of shots fired, search for suspect shut down Bernalillo schools, train
A police order for residents to shelter in place was still in effect at 9 a.m. for the area near Bernalillo High School.
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The state has been tight-lipped about what, if anything, the March search of the 7,500-acre property unearthed — but public records released to The New Mexican help clarify how it unfolded.
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Cadaver dogs and drones: Records show scope of search at Zorro Ranch
New Mexico investigators used "vehicles, drones, and cadaver canines" to search Jeffrey Epstein's Santa Fe County property last month.
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In a wide-ranging recent interview, Michael Garcia said he is “beyond thankful and grateful” to be serving as mayor and is proud of what the city has accomplished in his first months in office.
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100 days in, Santa Fe Mayor Michael Garcia touts changes, sees work ahead
Garcia said there is "much more work" to come, but he is proud of what his administration has accomplished in its first 100 days.
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New Mexico Public Education Secretary Mariana Padilla joins the latest podcast episode of "Conversations Different" to discuss the state's free summer reading program and child literacy gains.
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New Mexico PED secretary talks free summer reading program, child literacy gains
New Mexico Public Education Secretary Mariana Padilla joins "Conversations Different" to discuss the state's free summer reading program and child literacy gains.
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Someone walking their dog Sunday near Caja del Rio Road west of Santa Fe discovered decomposed human remains, authorities confirmed Monday.
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Police investigate human remains found near Caja del Rio Road
A dog walker called for police Sunday evening after discovering human remains near Caja del Rio Road, officials said.
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2 days ago
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A fog-sealing project on Interstate 25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe will leave one lane closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
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I-25 roadwork between Albuquerque and Santa Fe to continue through Wednesday
Lane closures Tuesday and Wednesday will impact a stretch of I-25 between the San Felipe overpass and the Cochiti Lake exit.
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Nearly a year after its headquarters was set on fire in an arson attack, the Republican Party of New Mexico reported Monday the building suffered another act of destruction.
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New Mexico GOP headquarters vandalized nearly a year after building firebombed
An unspecified object was thrown a window at GOP headquarters in Albuquerque just days after an unidentified person showed up holding a sign.
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NEW: Sam Bregman reported raising more than $1.2 million in the latest campaign finance reporting period in his bid to win the Democratic nomination for governor against Deb Haaland.
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Sam Bregman reports raising over $1.2 million; Deb Haaland stays mum
The haul brings his total fundraising to about $3.7 million, compared with the nearly $7 million Haaland had raised prior to the recent period.
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OUR VIEW: The New Mexico attorney general is suing a New Mexico Cabinet agency, not the federal government, a gigantic corporation or alleged consumer fraudster. This one is in the family. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
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CYFD reform can't wait — the proof is in the report
Of the many lawsuits filed in recent years by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, perhaps the most important is one he announced last week. The New Mexico attorney general is suing
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Roundhouse Report: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland released her first ad of the campaign on Saturday.
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The Roundhouse Report: Ads and uranium
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland released her first ad of the campaign on Saturday.
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Staff limitations at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service have turned off the tap temporarily for a monthly report forecasting New Mexico’s water supply.
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Federal agency halted producing monthly New Mexico water report due to staff limitations
The reports, which are typically published every month January through May, are expected to return this month.
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