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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.

Crime, healthcare key in State of State speech

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her eighth and last State of the State address Tuesday in Santa Fe, opening the 30-day legislative session.

Man found shot to death at Artesia apartment complex

Ivan Ortiz, 32, was initially found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died.

Artesia officials question state pollution law

Artesia city officials voiced support for Xcel Energy as the utility provider sought an exemption from a state law aimed at reducing carbon emissions from energy production.

Gov. Lujan Grisham outlines priorities in State of the State speech

The governor urged lawmakers to not shy away from tackling longstanding challenges that face the state.

Child dies in Ski Apache accident

Officials with Ski Apache have confirmed the death of a child involving a ski lift at Ski Apache which occurred Jan. 6.

Lawsuit filed over imperiled Pecos River turtle

A struggling turtle native to the waters of New Mexico, including the Pecos River, is at the center of a federal lawsuit.

Lawmakers push crime bills ahead of New Mexico legislative session

Lawmakers will have until Feb. 4 to introduce legislation.

Ruidoso Downs out of business after flood and fire damage

Officials with the Ruidoso Downs Race Track announced today that the entire 2026 race meet will be held at the Downs of Albuquerque this year.

Oilfield water solutions struggle in New Mexico, Permian Basin, locals say

Produced water is mostly brought to the surface from the same underground rock formations, or shale, that yield crude oil and natural gas.

Eddy County sending $4M to Carlsbad for housing

A Carlsbad housing development was given a $4 million boost by Eddy County and will see apartments and homes installed on the south end of the city.

Sen. David Gallegos running for New Mexico Lt. Gov

Sen. David Gallegos (R-41) of Eunice announced his campaign in an early morning Facebook post on Thursday.

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