by: By Scott Sonner The Associated Press
+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.
Published: Thursday November 30 2023 09:12AM
by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com
+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.
Published: Thursday November 30 2023 08:19AM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
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.
Published: Thursday November 30 2023 01:38AM
by: By Scott Wyland swyland@sfnewmexican.com
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.
Published: Thursday November 30 2023 00:09AM
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
+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.
Published: Thursday November 30 2023 00:09AM
by: Susan Hemmerle Executive director of The Horse Shelter
+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.
Published: Thursday November 30 2023 00:09AM
by: By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press
+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.
Published: Thursday November 30 2023 00:07AM
by: Piñon Post
Published: Wednesday November 29 2023
by: The New Mexican
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.
Published: Wednesday November 29 2023 21:33PM
by: By NANCY BENAC The Associated Press
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.
Published: Wednesday November 29 2023 19:20PM
by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com
+9 John Nichols, 1940-2023 Acclaimed author John Nichols left lasting 'love letter' to New Mexico By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.
Published: Wednesday November 29 2023 16:21PM
by: By Phill Casaus pcasaus@sfnewmexican.com
+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.
Published: Wednesday November 29 2023 16:19PM
by: By Marianne Todd mtodd@sfnewmexican.com
+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.
Published: Wednesday November 29 2023 16:13PM
by: By Milan Simonich
+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.
Published: Wednesday November 29 2023 10:11AM
by: By Carina Julig cjulig@sfnewmexican.com
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.
Published: Wednesday November 29 2023 00:17AM
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023
High Desert Table Apple crisp: Naturally sweet treat
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023 21:00PM
by: By DANIEL POLITI and JOSH BOAK The Associated Press
+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.
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023 18:53PM
by: The Associated Press
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023 17:46PM
by: Lynne Robinson/Taos News
+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.
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023 12:28PM
by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com
+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.
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023 10:05AM
by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com
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.
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023 10:04AM
by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com
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.
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023 10:04AM
by: By Teya Vitu tvitu@sfnewmexican.com
+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.
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023 00:01AM
by: The New Mexican
'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.
Published: Tuesday November 28 2023
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Monday November 27 2023
by: By Scott Wyland swyland@sfnewmexican.com
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.
Published: Monday November 27 2023 23:59PM
by: By Thalia Beaty The Associated Press
+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.
Published: Monday November 27 2023 23:47PM
by: By Darlene Superville The Associated Press
+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.
Published: Monday November 27 2023 23:39PM
by: By Josh Boak The Associated Press
+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.
Published: Monday November 27 2023 23:15PM
by: Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican
+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.
Published: Monday November 27 2023 20:42PM
by: By LISA RATHKE The Associated Press
+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.
Published: Monday November 27 2023 18:59PM
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Sunday November 26 2023
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Sunday November 26 2023
by: Renato Costa
Published: Saturday November 25 2023
by: Piñon Post
Published: Thursday November 23 2023
by: By Margaret O’Hara mohara@sfnewmexican.com
+4 10 Who Made a Difference Arlo Namingha mentors aspiring artists, carries on family tradition By Margaret O’Haramohara@sfnewmexican.
Published: Thursday November 23 2023 05:09AM
Updated: Wednesday November 29 2023 15:23PM
by: Piñon Post
Published: Wednesday November 22 2023
by: Piñon Post
In a recent development, Mayor Tim Keller has vetoed Bill O-23-88 and R-23-176, sending ripples through the Albuquerque City Council.
Published: Wednesday November 22 2023
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Tuesday November 21 2023
by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com
+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.
Published: Tuesday November 21 2023 17:46PM
Updated: Tuesday November 28 2023 10:03AM
by: By Cynthia Miller cmiller@sfnewmexican.com
+3 10 Who Made a Difference Sisneros Shover trains people to navigate mental illness issues By Cynthia Millercmiller@sfnewmexican.
Published: Tuesday November 21 2023 17:41PM
Updated: Thursday November 30 2023 00:09AM
by: Piñon Post
Published: Monday November 20 2023
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Monday November 20 2023
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Sunday November 19 2023
by: Renato Costa
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.
Published: Saturday November 18 2023
by: Piñon Post
Published: Friday November 17 2023
by: Paul Gessing
Published: Friday November 17 2023
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Thursday November 16 2023
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Thursday November 16 2023
by: Piñon Post
Published: Wednesday November 15 2023
by: Piñon Post
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.
Published: Wednesday November 15 2023