Doña Ana County commissioners terminate Manager Scott Andrews’ contract
Doña Ana County commissioners unanimously terminated County Manager Scott Andrews’ contract without cause Tuesday, effective immediately.
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U.S. Sen. Luján’s CHILE Act seeks more federal support for chile, pecans and other specialty crops
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has introduced the CHILE Act, which seeks more consistent federal disaster assistance for specialty crop producers.
Heinrich, Leger Fernández seek Congressional Gold Medal for Bataan defenders
Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández reintroduced legislation to honor Bataan and Corregidor defenders with a Congressional Gold Medal.
3 Republicans appeal universal childcare lawsuit to New Mexico Supreme Court
Three Republicans have appealed to the New Mexico Supreme Court after a judge dismissed their lawsuit challenging the state’s universal child care program.
New Mexico public defenders, experts warn lawmakers of extreme caseloads, understaffing
New Mexico public defenders warned lawmakers that understaffing, low contract pay and excessive caseloads are straining the state’s criminal defense system.
Heinrich, Luján press Rubio over Ebola, hantavirus preparedness
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Ebola and hantavirus preparedness after foreign aid cuts and the U.S. withdrawal from WHO.
Heinrich says Iran war is driving up gas prices, hurting families
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hosted a Senate roundtable on rising gas and energy costs, with Meals on Wheels New Mexico among the participants.
Heinrich, Luján press Burgum over park fees used for D.C. projects
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers on whether national park fees are being redirected to Washington, D.C., projects.
Doña Ana County International Jetport to host public open house on airport master plan update
Doña Ana County officials will host a public open house June 23 to share updates and gather feedback on the International Jetport master plan study.
