Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Scott Sonner The Associated Press

BLM to end use of 'cyanide bomb' to kill coyotes

+4 BLM to end use of 'cyanide bomb' to kill coyotes By Scott SonnerThe Associated Press The M-44 ejector devices that critics call “cyanide bombs” have unintentionally killed thousands of pets and nonpredator wildlife, including endangered species.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com

Albuquerque hospital seeing more patients due to ransomware attack

+3 Albuquerque hospital seeing more patients due to ransomware attack By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.com By Tuesday afternoon, more than half of Ardent's 25 emergency rooms had resumed accepting some patients by ambulance or by fully lifting their “divert" status, Ardent spokesperson Will Roberts said.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com

City Council rejects suspension of manager after closed-door talk early Thursday

City Council rejects suspension of manager after closed-door talk early Thursday By Carina Juligcjulig@sfnewmexican.com Santa Fe City Councilor Michael Garcia asked the chief finance official what day her staff became aware the city would again miss an audit deadline, but a fellow councilor, the mayor and the city attorney argued the question appeared to be a personal attack.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Scott Wyland swyland@sfnewmexican.com

Slash pile burns planned in Carson National Forest with stepped-up monitoring

Slash pile burns planned in Carson National Forest with stepped-up monitoring By Scott Wylandswyland@sfnewmexican.com Several burns planned to take advantage of cold, wet weather come over a year after two escaped controlled burns merged to form the largest wildfire in the state's history.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com

Mobile training unit hopes to create employment pipeline for trades

+5 Mobile training unit hopes to create employment pipeline for trades By Margaret O’Haramohara@sfnewmexican.com Amid a local shortage, the collaboration between a local union, Northern New Mexico College and other departments provides students a three-week training program and seven-week apprenticeship in one of 14 skilled trades.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: Susan Hemmerle Executive director of The Horse Shelter

Ivy starts a new life after suffering cruelty

+9 Rescue Report Susan Hemmerle Ivy starts a new life after suffering cruelty Susan HemmerleExecutive director of The Horse Shelter Once Ivy was back at a good weight and in good health, her training under saddle began.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press

Climate contradictions will be key at upcoming U.N. climate talks

+7 Climate contradictions will be key at upcoming U.N. climate talks By Seth BorensteinThe Associated Press Experts say the world is heading for considerably less warming than projected a decade ago, but that good news is overwhelmed by much more pain from current climate change than scientists anticipated.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: The New Mexican

Governor Lujan Grisham heads to Dubai for U.N. climate conference

Governor Lujan Grisham heads to Dubai for U.N. climate conference The New Mexican A news release says she and members of her staff plan to "participate in panel discussions and other public events, as well as meet with climate leaders from around the globe" at the event, commonly referred to as COP28.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By NANCY BENAC The Associated Press

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100 By NANCY BENAC The Associated Press Kissinger dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com

Acclaimed author John Nichols left lasting 'love letter' to New Mexico

+9 John Nichols, 1940-2023 Acclaimed author John Nichols left lasting 'love letter' to New Mexico By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Phill Casaus pcasaus@sfnewmexican.com

A singular voice goes silent, but the echoes remain

+5 John Nichols, 1940-2023 A singular voice goes silent, but the echoes remain By Phill Casauspcasaus@sfnewmexican.com Author John Nichols' immense talent and work ethic was silenced with his death Monday at age 83.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Marianne Todd mtodd@sfnewmexican.com

Advocates decry elements of city's homeless camp rules as winter sets in

+5 Advocates decry elements of city's homeless camp rules as winter sets in By Marianne Toddmtodd@sfnewmexican.com People living in tent camps are given only 24 hours to vacate city property, often forcing them to leave essential belongings behind.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Milan Simonich

Self-proclaimed party of life clamors for death

+2 Ringside Seat Self-proclaimed party of life clamors for death By Milan Simonich Rep. John Block, a freshman lawmaker from Alamogordo, is the latest Republican to advocate for capital punishment.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com

Santa Fe mayor criticizes resolution to suspend city manager ahead of possible vote

Santa Fe mayor criticizes resolution to suspend city manager ahead of possible vote By Carina Juligcjulig@sfnewmexican.com Councilors Chris Rivera and Lee Garcia introduced the resolution Nov.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

Dem anti-gun law not targeting the main way youth are getting guns

In recent times, the issue of guns has garnered widespread attention across the state, driven by growing concerns about the potential for increased violence, particularly through shootings.

Santa Fe New Mexican

Apple crisp: Naturally sweet treat

High Desert Table Apple crisp: Naturally sweet treat

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By DANIEL POLITI and JOSH BOAK The Associated Press

Argentina's president-elect tells top Biden officials that he's committed to freedom

+3 Argentina's president-elect tells top Biden officials that he's committed to freedom By DANIEL POLITI and JOSH BOAK The Associated Press Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei met Tuesday with senior Biden administration officials at the White House.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: Lynne Robinson/Taos News

Acclaimed author of the 'Milagro Beanfield War,' John Nichols, dies

+4 Acclaimed author of the 'Milagro Beanfield War,' John Nichols, dies Lynne Robinson/Taos News Nichols, 83, who authored many books, including "The Milagro Beanfield War," passed away after battling a long illness.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com

New documentary on Plaza's Five & Dime offers snapshot of an older Santa Fe

+5 New documentary on Plaza's Five & Dime offers snapshot of an older Santa Fe By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.com The film spotlighting the former Woolworth site's history, "A Five and Dime Story," screens this weekend.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com

More snow may be on the way for Santa Fe, forecasters say

More snow may be on the way for Santa Fe, forecasters say By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.com A storm system coming in from the northwest could bring 2 to 4 inches of snow to the area.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com

State Supreme Court hands Dems a victory in redistricting case

State Supreme Court hands Dems a victory in redistricting case By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.com Justices agreed with a lower court judge who found the 2nd Congressional District's boundaries were gerrymandered but not illegal.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Teya Vitu tvitu@sfnewmexican.com

IAIA starts construction on new student housing

+3 IAIA starts construction on new student housing By Teya Vitutvitu@sfnewmexican.com The new housing is the only major new construction project in a 2020 master plan that focuses more on renovations and improvements.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: The New Mexican

'Conversations Different': Building digital equity in New Mexico with Ferdi Serim

'Conversations Different': Building digital equity in New Mexico with Ferdi Serim The New Mexican Ferdi Serim joins the podcast to talk about building connections within families by using technology to tell stories and preserve culture.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

All-Dem NM Supreme Court upholds Dems’ gerrymandered ‘Frankenmap’

In an unsurprising turn of events, the all-Democrat New Mexico Supreme Court upheld New Mexico’s extremely gerrymandered congressional map, dubbed by many as the “Frankenmap.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Scott Wyland swyland@sfnewmexican.com

New ventilation system at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant nears completion

New ventilation system at Waste Isolation Pilot Plant nears completion By Scott Wylandswyland@sfnewmexican.com Federal managers say the project — which has faced years of delays — is needed after a 2014 accident limited airflow to the underground facility.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Thalia Beaty The Associated Press

Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual

+5 Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual By Thalia Beaty The Associated Press Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Darlene Superville The Associated Press

Deck the White House halls: Jill Biden wants holiday visitors to feel like kids again

+15 Deck the White House halls: Jill Biden wants holiday visitors to feel like kids again By Darlene SupervilleThe Associated Press Jill Biden has chosen a White House holiday décor that she hopes will inspire guests to feel like kids again.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Josh Boak The Associated Press

Biden says he's helped lower inflation as he hosts first meeting of his new supply chain council

+2 Biden says he's helped lower inflation as he hosts first meeting of his new supply chain council By Josh BoakThe Associated Press Polling shows inflation remains a political challenge for the president going into the 2024 presidential election.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican

Christmas tree lighting at the Capitol

+3 Photo feature Christmas tree lighting at the Capitol Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican Winifred Anderson, 10, wearing a tiara made from festive lightbulbs, reacts to the lighting of the Christmas tree at the State Capitol on Monday.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By LISA RATHKE The Associated Press

Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty

+19 Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty By LISA RATHKE The Associated Press Forty-eight-year-old Jason Eaton was arrested Sunday and made a brief court appearance from jail Monday.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

Scandal-plagued eco-left group’s ex-employee pleads guilty to fraud scheme

In a shocking turn of events, James “Jim” Matison, a former employee of the Santa Fe-based enviro-Marxist group WildEarth Guardians, which files frivolous lawsuits to protect supposed “endangered species” at the expense of property owners, recently pleaded guilty to federal money laundering and wire fraud charges.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

Punk shoots up ABQ mall — a ‘gun-free zone’

On the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 24, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) swiftly responded to reports of gunfire at Coronado Center — a “gun-free zone” — in northeast Albuquerque.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com

Arlo Namingha mentors aspiring artists, carries on family tradition

+4 10 Who Made a Difference Arlo Namingha mentors aspiring artists, carries on family tradition By Margaret O’Haramohara@sfnewmexican.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

ABQ Mayor Keller sides with eco-left, vetoes bill to rein in ‘rogue’ board

In a recent development, Mayor Tim Keller has vetoed Bill O-23-88 and R-23-176, sending ripples through the Albuquerque City Council.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

New Mexico ranked one of the least free states

In the “Freedom in the 50 States 2023” report by the Cato Institute, New Mexico finds itself ranked 35th, indicating its position as one of the less free states in the country.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com

Carmella Montoya has a heart for rescuing animals

+3 10 Who Made a Difference Carmella Montoya has a heart for rescuing animals By Nicholas Gilmorengilmore@sfnewmexican.com Carmella Montoya's nonprofit animal rescue organization, Pathways of Healing, has saved over a dozen dogs — mostly Chihuahuas — from being euthanized.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Cynthia Miller cmiller@sfnewmexican.com

Sisneros Shover trains people to navigate mental illness issues

+3 10 Who Made a Difference Sisneros Shover trains people to navigate mental illness issues By Cynthia Millercmiller@sfnewmexican.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

NM Supreme Court holds fate of swing district in balance

The Republican Party in New Mexico is fervently urging the state Supreme Court to invalidate a congressional map that has dissected a politically conservative oil-producing area into multiple districts while reshaping a swing district along the U.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

CYFD’s jaw-dropping decline in abuse prevention funds revealed

New Mexico’s child welfare agency, the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), has witnessed a significant reduction in spending on evidence-based abuse prevention programs, according to a recent legislative report.

Piñon Post

by: Renato Costa

Maryland-dwelling Sen. Heinrich declares ‘momentous day’ in most elitist flex yet

Far-left U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich bragged on Saturday from his official government account about his New Mexico house being “100% electrified,” meaning he has stripped out all gas-using appliances to replace them with electricity, which is produced by 63.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

Governor’s ‘green’ legacy at risk after climate study debunked

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is touting the positive impact of her administration’s oil and gas regulations on the state’s greenhouse gas emissions compared to neighboring Texas.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

AG Torrez joins brief seeking to override Texas’ pro-life laws

In a controversial move, New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez has joined forces with 21 other attorneys general by signing an amicus brief aimed at expanding access to energy abortion care for Texas patients by overriding the state’s pro-life laws.

Piñon Post

by: Piñon Post

Eco-leftists to resurrect thrice failed extreme assault on oil and gas

Advocates aiming to incorporate the “Green Amendment” into the New Mexico Constitution are gearing up for another attempt in the upcoming legislative session, with the goal of placing it on the November 2024 ballot.