NM Supreme Court rules that Local Governments Cannot Restrict Abortion Services

SANTA FE – State law precludes municipalities and counties in New Mexico from restricting abortion or regulating abortion clinics and providers, the state Supreme Court ruled today.

Governor Applauds New Mexico Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Local Abortion Restrictions

By: Office of N.M. Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamSANTA FE – Gov.

New Mexico Supreme Court Grants New Mexico Attorney General’s Writ Securing Statewide Reproductive Rights: A Landmark Victory for Access and Equality

Santa Fe, NM – On January 9, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s writ, filed January 23, 2023, which strikes down local ordinances aimed at restricting access to abortion services, reaffirming the state’s commitment to protecting...

Pine Hill Resident Among Three Indicted in Federal Kidnapping Case

Diego Lopez, EditorALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Pine Hill resident and two others have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly kidnapping a woman and holding her for ransom in 2024, authorities announced Tuesday.

Burn Ban in Village of Milan

MILAN, N.M. – Milan Fire Department and staff will not be issuing any burn permits until further notice as of January 10, 2025.Dry and windy conditions are not favorable for any outdoor burning.

Thoreau Woman and Accomplice Sentenced to 19 Years for Brutal 2020 Murder of Gamerco Woman

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Thoreau woman and her accomplice have been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for the gruesome 2020 murder of a Gamerco woman, authorities announced Wednesday.

Zuni Man Indicted for Second-Degree Murder in McKinley County

Diego Lopez, EditorALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Zuni man has been indicted on charges of second-degree murder in Indian Country, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

AFRICAN VIOLETS

African Violets are one of the most popular houseplants in America for several reasons.First, they are compact so they can be grown in the smallest apartment.Second, they flower continuously if given the care they want.Third, there are so many varieties to grow!

Norovirus cases rising in New Mexico and Nationwide

SANTA FE – New Mexico is seeing a rise in norovirus cases happening nationwide. Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November to April.Norovirus is a common, highly contagious virus commonly referred to as a “stomach bug” or even “stomach flu.