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Ken Gonzales confirmed as new federal judge

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:53:55 GMT

New Mexico’s top federal prosecutor is New Mexico’s newest federal judge.

Ex-campaign exec pleads not guilty

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:45:16 GMT

Governor Susana Martinez' former campaign manager pled not guilty Monday to federal charges that he hacked her campaign email site and hijacked correspondence by the governor, her staff and supporters.

Santa Fe to vote on gun control measure

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:51:29 GMT

Councilors are set to vote on a proposal that would outlaw high capacity magazines.

Senator touts N.M. tech in first speech

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:36:20 GMT

In his first speech on the Senate floor Martin Heinrich pressed for continued funding for New Mexico's military bases and national labs.

Buyer surfaces for Rio Rancho golf course

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:20:54 GMT

The Chamisa Hills Golf and Country Club in Rio Rancho may have a buyer.

Chair of medical-marijuana board ousted

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:54:03 GMT

The state medical marijuana advisory board's chairman is leaving office after not being reappointed by Gov. Susana Martinez's administration.

Council votes on Bernalillo Co. fireworks ban

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:17:34 GMT

Fireworks are officially banned in Bernalillo County. Commissioners voted unanimously on the ban Tuesday night.

Governor presses local fireworks limits

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:13:41 GMT

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez is asking local governments to take quick action to restrict fireworks because of dry conditions and the risk of wildfires.

Payments to ex-Rep. Wilson questioned

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:19:58 GMT

Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson collected nearly half a million dollars in questionable payments from four federally funded nuclear labs after she left office, the Energy Department's inspector general says in a new report.

NM AG sounds off on horse slaughter plan

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:53:13 GMT

New Mexico Attorney General, Gary King, is now weighing in on the horse slaughter debate as a horse meat plant could open soon in Roswell.