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All the New Mexico politicians on Russia’s ‘blacklist’

Russia is banning more Americans from its soil amid its armed conflict with Ukraine started in February 2022. According to Russian state media, TASS, the total number of U.

Piñon Post

by: Renato Costa

Gov. Lujan Grisham celebrates ‘LGBTQIA2S+’ month of ‘Pride’

On Thursday, far-left Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wished New Mexicans a “Happy #Pride” to the “LGBTQIA2S+ folx.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Nathan Lederman nlederman@sfnewmexican.com

Police crackdown in downtown Santa Fe, Railyard draws mixed views

+4 Police crackdown in downtown Santa Fe, Railyard draws mixed views By Nathan Ledermannlederman@sfnewmexican.com Lt. Jose Gonzales said the time it takes to process an arrest may have made the operation less visible to people.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Susan Montoya Bryan and Christopher L. Keller Associated Press

New Mexico imposes oil and gas moratorium on state land near schools

+5 New Mexico imposes oil and gas moratorium on state land near schools By Susan Montoya Bryan and Christopher L. KellerAssociated Press State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced the pause Thursday after hearing from environmental groups and some community members in parts of the state where development is booming.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Geoffrey Plant The Taos News

Red River marshal, Taos County Sheriff's Office clash over shooting response

+2 Red River marshal, Taos County Sheriff's Office clash over shooting response By Geoffrey PlantThe Taos News Residents also blasted the Taos County Sheriff's Office for its reduced presence at the event and its response to the shootout.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: Associated Press

Reports: Prosecutors have tape of Trump discussing holding onto classified doc after leaving office

Reports: Prosecutors have tape of Trump discussing holding onto classified doc after leaving office Associated Press The comments on the recording, made in July 2021 at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, would appear to undercut his repeated claims that he declassified the documents he took with him from the White House to Mar-a-Lago, his Florida estate, after leaving office.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Scott Wyland swyland@sfnewmexican.com

Youth Challenge Academy gets at-risk teens to aim higher

+6 Youth Challenge Academy gets at-risk teens to aim higher By Scott Wylandswyland@sfnewmexican.com About 50 teens spent Wednesday going through the New Mexico National Guard's obstacle course and simulated shooting range.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Radul Radovanovic The Associated Press

Efforts to defuse Kosovo crisis intensify amid more protests

Efforts to defuse Kosovo crisis intensify amid more protests By Radul RadovanovicThe Associated Press The tension has sparked fears of renewed conflict in the troubled region.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Aamer Madhani and Lolita C. Baldor The Associated Press

Biden approves a new $300M military aid package for Ukraine

Biden approves a new $300M military aid package for Ukraine By Aamer Madhani and Lolita C. BaldorThe Associated Press It comes as Russia has continued to pummel Ukraine’s capital and unmanned aircraft have targeted Moscow.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Alexandra Olson The Associated Press

CEOs got smaller raises. It would still take a typical worker two lifetimes to make their annual pay

CEOs got smaller raises. It would still take a typical worker two lifetimes to make their annual pay By Alexandra OlsonThe Associated Press The typical compensation package for chief executives who run S&P 500 companies rose just 0.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Sean Murphy The Associated Press

Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases

Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases By Sean MurphyThe Associated Press In a 6-3 ruling, the high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a “medical emergency” before a doctor can perform an abortion.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Samy Magdy The Associated Press

Sudan's military says it has suspended its participation in talks with paramilitary rival

Sudan's military says it has suspended its participation in talks with paramilitary rival By Samy MagdyThe Associated Press The development was a blow to the United States and Saudi Arabia, who have been mediating between the two sides.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Marcia Dunn The Associated Press

NASA talks UFOs with public ahead of final report on unidentified flying objects

NASA talks UFOs with public ahead of final report on unidentified flying objects By Marcia DunnThe Associated Press The team includes 16 scientists and other experts selected by NASA including retired astronaut Scott Kelly, the first American to spend nearly a year in space.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Morgan Lee The Associated Press

Grand jury charges ex-GOP candidate with election interference in shootings on lawmakers' homes

Grand jury charges ex-GOP candidate with election interference in shootings on lawmakers' homes By Morgan LeeThe Associated Press The indictment takes aim at former Republican candidate Solomon Pena and two alleged accomplices.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves and Farnoush Amiri - Associated Press

Senate races to wrap up Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal before default deadline

+6 Senate races to wrap up Biden-McCarthy debt ceiling deal before default deadline By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves and Farnoush Amiri- Associated Press The narrowly divided House was able to approve a compromise late Wednesday night.

Santa Fe New Mexican

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

New Mexico's early education secretary urges U.S. senators to continue federal funding

New Mexico's early education secretary urges U.S. senators to continue federal funding By Margaret O’Haramohara@sfnewmexican.com Elizabeth Groginsky testified that federal pandemic aid buoyed the early childhood sector in New Mexico.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Geoffrey Plant The Taos News

Mayor: 'We've seen the last Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally'

+4 Mayor: 'We've seen the last Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally' By Geoffrey PlantThe Taos News Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun indicated the event will be rebranded to not include motorcycles.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Collin Binkley The Associated Press

As Supreme Court considers affirmative action, colleges see few other ways to diversity goals

As Supreme Court considers affirmative action, colleges see few other ways to diversity goals By Collin BinkleyThe Associated Press After bans on affirmative action in states from California to Florida, colleges have tried a range of strategies to achieve a diverse student body.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press

Vatican questions how priest moved $17 million meant for missionary work into investment fund

Vatican questions how priest moved $17 million meant for missionary work into investment fund By Nicole WinfieldThe Associated Press Pope Francis has asked aides to get to the bottom of how at least $17 million was transferred from the Vatican’s U.

Santa Fe New Mexican

Adopted dog runs away before being coaxed back to new home

Rescue Report Adopted dog runs away before being coaxed back to new home

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Sandra Jaramillo For The New Mexican

Adopted dog runs away before being coaxed back to new home

+10 Rescue Report Adopted dog runs away before being coaxed back to new home By Sandra JaramilloFor The New Mexican Three days after Buddy was adopted, he ran away.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Cynthia Miller cmiller@sfnewmexican.com

Court files: Wedding celebration photo taken in rival biker gang's area led to shootout

Court files: Wedding celebration photo taken in rival biker gang's area led to shootout By Cynthia Millercmiller@sfnewmexican.com Jacob Castillo, 30, of Rio Rancho who faces an open count of murder, remains hospitalized for treatment of his gunshot wounds.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Nathan Lederman nlederman@sfnewmexican.com

Santa Fe's 911 call center vacancy rate down but still high at 56%

+4 Santa Fe's 911 call center vacancy rate down but still high at 56% By Nathan Ledermannlederman@sfnewmexican.com The dispatch center had a 67% vacancy rate nearly a year ago.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Robert Nott rnott@sfnewmexican.com

Lorraine Chavez, queen of the Frito pie, was Five & Dime's treasure

+3 Lorraine Chavez, queen of the Frito pie, was Five & Dime's treasure By Robert Nottrnott@sfnewmexican.com Chavez, a mainstay at the downtown general store for 25 years, died at age 58 Saturday.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: The New Mexican

State police chief retiring as governor appoints deputy chief as successor

+2 State police chief retiring as governor appoints deputy chief as successor The New Mexican W. Troy Weisler will succeed Tim Johnson, who was appointed in 2019.

Santa Fe New Mexican

Impostor stole $35,000 while City Hall slept

Ringside Seat Impostor stole $35,000 while City Hall slept

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Milan Simonich

Impostor stole $35,000 while City Hall slept

Ringside Seat Impostor stole $35,000 while City Hall slept By Milan Simonich City administrators discovered the deception only after the real vendor complained he had not been paid.

Santa Fe New Mexican

A smoky summertime sip

High Desert Table A smoky summertime sip

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Scott McFetridge and Hannah Fingerhut The Associated Press

Iowa apartment collapse leaves residents missing, rubble too dangerous to search

+17 Iowa apartment collapse leaves residents missing, rubble too dangerous to search By Scott McFetridge and Hannah FingerhutThe Associated Press An Iowa mayor says five Davenport residents are missing including two people who could still be in the wreckage of a partly collapsed apartment building.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Ed Davey The Associated Press

Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality

Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality By Ed DaveyThe Associated Press A consumer class action lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Delta Air Lines inaccurately billed itself as the world’s “first carbon-neutral airline” and should pay damages.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Lekan Oyekanmi and Michael Liedtke Associated Press

Elizabeth Holmes enters Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for notorious blood-testing hoax

+11 Elizabeth Holmes enters Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for notorious blood-testing hoax By Lekan Oyekanmi and Michael LiedtkeAssociated Press Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at the Texas prison where she will spend the next 11 years serving her sentence for overseeing an infamous blood-testing hoax.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Steve Peoples, Hannah Fingerhut and Thomas Beaumont The Associated Press

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa, vows to 'fight back' against Trump

+12 DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa, vows to 'fight back' against Trump By Steve Peoples, Hannah Fingerhut and Thomas BeaumontThe Associated Press Until now, the 44-year-old Republican governor whose slogan is “Never Back Down” had largely avoided any direct confrontation with Trump, who has in turn unleashed a torrent of fierce attacks against DeSantis for much of the year.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Jim Vertuno and Paul J. Weber The Associated Press

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband's impeachment

+6 Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton could vote in trial on husband's impeachment By Jim Vertuno and Paul J. WeberThe Associated Press One legal expert says it will be up to Angela Paxton's “moral compass” to decide if she will recuse herself.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Tom Krisher The Associated Press

Leasing electric vehicle gets $7,500 tax credit

+4 Leasing electric vehicle gets $7,500 tax credit By Tom KrisherThe Associated Press A dealer can apply that credit to any leased electric vehicle, no matter where it’s made, to reduce a customer’s monthly payment.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Terry Chea The Associated Press

California overtime law threatens use of grazing goats to prevent wildfires

+6 California overtime law threatens use of grazing goats to prevent wildfires By Terry CheaThe Associated Press Goatherding companies say California’s farmworker overtime law is making it more expensive to provide grazing services and threaten to put them out of business.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Mike Schneider The Associated Press

Phoenix becomes largest U.S. city to successfully challenge 2020 census numbers

Phoenix becomes largest U.S. city to successfully challenge 2020 census numbers By Mike SchneiderThe Associated Press The additional figures will be included in future population estimates released each year until the next census in 2030.

Santa Fe New Mexican

Lemon tart: A French dessert without too much fuss

Baking Above It All Lemon tart: A French dessert without too much fuss

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Susan Montoya Bryan Associated Press

Roswell man charged in cold case: 'I needed to confess'

+4 Roswell man charged in cold case: 'I needed to confess' By Susan Montoya BryanAssociated Press The man borrowed a cellphone to call 911 and confess to the 2008 killing of his former landlord.

Santa Fe New Mexican

by: By Nicholas Gilmore ngilmore@sfnewmexican.com

County Commission delays Agua Fría expansion decision, will consider Homewise 'carve out'

County Commission delays Agua Fría expansion decision, will consider Homewise 'carve out' By Nicholas Gilmorengilmore@sfnewmexican.

Piñon Post

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UNM faculty among spies who falsely called Hunter Biden story Russian disinfo

The “intelligence” community was desperate to smear the Hunter Biden laptop story that was proven true, and media outlets were forced to issue retractions.

Piñon Post

by: John Block

Did you know? New Mexico is the nation’s oldest wine-producing regionby John Block May 25, 2023

Thursday (May 25, 2023) is National Wine Day, and wine enthusiasts in New Mexico will be pleased to learn of the Land of Enchantment’s rich viticulture history.

Piñon Post

by: Jane Celia Hatch

EXCLUSIVE: Couy Griffin spent time in jail ‘praying and fasting’ after arrestby Jane Celia Hatch May 24, 2023

Couy Griffin, of Tularosa, New Mexico—who achieved national fame for riding his horse, “Red,” across the United States in 2019 to meet with President Trump in Washington, D.

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New Mexico beats all other states in Whopper sales

While New Mexicans love their green chile cheeseburgers, they also apparently love Burger King’s signature sandwich

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Democrat NM judge to resign amid DWI charges

Santa Fe Magistrate Judge Dev Atma Khalsa will resign amid an ethics probe that would have had him forcibly thrown off the bench

Piñon Post

by: John Block

WATCH: YouTuber takes down MLG’s anti-gun ignorance in less than five minutesby John Block May 23, 2023

Prominent YouTube influencer and attorney Colion Noir, whose channel is about the Second Amendment, skewered New Mexico Democrat Gov.