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Senate committee supports Steve Pearce for BLM director

Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce was approved by a U.S. Senate committee to become director of the federal Bureau of Land Management.

Steve Pearce faces confirmation hearing to helm BLM

A Republican from Hobbs, Pearce served as the U.S. Representative for New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.

El Paso flights resume after ‘cartel incursion’

El Paso International Airport is the main air travel facility in far west Texas and southwest New Mexico.

Lujan Grisham-backed crime bills blocked by lawmakers

Lawmakers blocked a proposal to give more power to district judges in New Mexico to deny bail for those charged with violent crime.

New Mexico Rep. Jimmy Mason will not seek reelection

State Rep. Jimmy Mason (R-66) of Artesia announced Monday that he will not run for reelection later this year.

Homer and Jethro

Some of you may remember Homer and Jethro. They were a comedy team who specialized in country music parodies and satire.

Immigrant detention bill advances in New Mexico

A bill to prevent state and local government entities in New Mexico from aiding federal immigrant detention moved closer to becoming law.

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Trout conditions remain good across New Mexico

Trout anglers in New Mexico can head north, south, east or west this week with favorable conditions reported in waters across the state.

Man linked to fatal shooting arrested in Artesia

Aaron Cane Vasquez, 27, was arrested by the Chavez County Metro Narcotics Task Force.

GOP slams Democrat policies at start of legislative session in Santa Fe

New Mexico House Republicans insisted they, not the Democratic-controlled state government, have solutions for affordability, health care and public safety in the 30-day legislative session.

Southeast New Mexico lawmakers tapped for committees as legislative session gets underway

New Mexico Sen. Jim Townsend of Artesia was appointed to the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

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