Vasquez criticizes proposed EPE rate hike as ‘ridiculously high’
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez criticized El Paso Electric’s proposed New Mexico rate increase, saying it could cost the average Doña Ana County family up to $42 more per month.
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Toulouse Oliver says Trump election-order rulings affirm state authority
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver said federal rulings blocking parts of Trump election executive orders affirm states’ authority over elections.
NM smoke shop owner says food desert, not fraud, the reason for his high SNAP revenue
A Smoke City owner says high SNAP sales reflect food access needs in Albuquerque’s International District, not fraud, after a state report flagged smoke shops for unusual revenue.
New Mexico vehicle registration fees, weight-distance tax increase July 1
New Mexico vehicle registration fees and weight-distance taxes will increase July 1 for the first time since 2004, generating an estimated $70 million for road maintenance.
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham calls for restitution amid allegations that feds let fentanyl into NM
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said New Mexico could seek restitution from the federal government over allegations that DEA agents knowingly let fentanyl shipments into the state.
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.
New Mexico secretary of state receives lifetime achievement award
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver received a lifetime achievement award from the Center for Election Innovation & Research.
Torrez calls on ICE to reverse detainee death reporting policy
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a coalition urging ICE to reverse a policy ending reviews of deaths that occur shortly after release from custody.
Torrez opens investigation into DEA fentanyl operations in New Mexico
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has opened an investigation into allegations that DEA allowed fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico communities.
