Bowl-eligible New Mexico State drubs Valparaiso
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380 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Diego Pavia threw a career-high four touchdown passes, all in the first half, and New Mexico State celebrated bowl-eligibility with a 65-3 rout of Valparaiso. Pavia’s TD throws were 50 yards to Jonathan Brady, 69 yards to Justice Powers, 70 yards to Kordell David, and 72 yards […]
Sierra Club director discusses recent supplemental proposal from the EPA
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462 Views Camilla Feibelman, director of the Rio Grande chapter of the Sierra Club, talks with Scott Brocato about the proposal that would establish protections against methane and other pollution from the oil and gas industry.
New Mexico sues tobacco companies over settlement payments
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416 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is suing more than a dozen tobacco companies, accusing them of conspiracy and breach of contract. Attorney General Hector Balderas claims the companies have been withholding portions of annual payments that are due under a multi-state tobacco settlement that dates back to 1998.
Nuclear waste repository in New Mexico starts to fill new disposal area
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451 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Workers at the nation’s only underground nuclear waste repository have started using a newly mined disposal area at the underground facility in southern New Mexico. Officials at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant made the announcement this week, saying the first containers of waste to be entombed there came from Oak […]
New Mexico’s DVS’S Healthcare Director discusses upcoming rural transportation conference
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529 Views The December 9th conference in Albuquerque will address transportation needs for highly rural New Mexico veterans.
Election results certification process starts in New Mexico
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468 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Midterm election results were certified Tuesday by at least three county commissions in New Mexico at the start of a once-routine process that in some locations has become a focal point for those voicing distrust in voting systems.
Programs and organizations at NMSU aim to help veterans transition to student life
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527 Views For many veterans, returning to civilian life can be a big challenge. Meeting new people, getting an education and figuring out how to make ends meet can become overwhelming for those returning home. Hector Sanchez, Director of the Military and Veterans Assistance Programs at NMSU says that they face many unique challenges.
Las Cruces organizations work to address veteran housing instability
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571 Views Page Slater is a Gulf War veteran who served in the Army for 10 years. He said that joining the Army was one of the best decisions that he ever made, but he admits that the war took a toll on his physical and mental health. He said this led to instability, and […]
New Mexico election officials working with counties, law enforcement to ensure safety at polls
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456 Views With rising reports of threats against election officials and politicians in recent years, New Mexico officials have taken steps to prepare for safety on election day. Alex Curtas, Director of Communications for the Office of the Secretary of State in New Mexico shares what voters should do if they experience intimidation at the […]
High court to hear water dispute between Navajo, government
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540 Views WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear a water dispute involving the U.S. government and the Navajo Nation. The high court said Friday it would review a lower court ruling in favor of the Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. The government signed treaties with the Navajo […]