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NM Supreme Court rules that Local Governments Cannot Restrict Abortion Services

Sconm Press Release

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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.The Court’s unanimous opinion invalidates local ordinances by Lea and Roosevelt counties and the cities of Hobbs and...

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

News Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

By: Office of N.M. Governor Michelle Lujan GrishamSANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously struck down abortion restrictions enacted by conservative cities and counties: “Today’s unanimous Supreme Court decision affirms...

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

New Mexico

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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

News Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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.The defendants, Michael Clubfoot, 45, Carlyn Calavaza, 41, both of Zuni, and Alexis...

Burn Ban in Village of Milan

Fire Chief Daniel Urioste , Milan Vol. Fire

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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

News Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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.According to the indictment, on December 1, 2024, Glendon Laate, a member of the Zuni Pueblo, allegedly killed John Doe with...

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AFRICAN VIOLETS

Edith Iwan, Cibola/mckinley County Master Gardner

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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

Nmdoh

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

SANTA FE – New Mexico is seeing a rise in norovirus cases happening nationwide.

Councilor George Garcia defends the $50,000 settlement he received from the City of Grants as a necessary step to address medical and legal expenses that arose after he was battered by Mayor Erik Garcia last May. He emphasized that this payment was about gaining justice and accountability following the altercation. Courtesy Photos

Grants Mayor and Councilor Clash Over $50K Civil Settlement

News Staff

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants is embroiled in political turmoil as tensions between Mayor Erik Garcia and City Councilor George Garcia continue to spill from the Council Chamber to social media, and into the public view.At the heart of their newest dispute is a $50,000 civil...