Two bills that would work to transition New Mexico away from its reliance on oil and gas advanced in the Legislature this week as Democrats continue to push such an agenda against Republican opposition.House Bill 297, known as the Workforce and … [Continue reading] about Lawmakers advance bills transitioning New Mexico away from oil and gas
Roswell Mayor Dennis Kintigh was shocked when the New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) didn’t include Eddy County in loosening some COVID-19 public health restrictions.Chaves and Lea counties moved from red (very high risk) to yellow (high risk) … [Continue reading] about Eddy County remains red in the latest COVID-19 figures
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council and Planning Commission agreed to move forward with the Sixth Cycle Housing Plan Update at a special meeting held last Tuesday. The meeting brought both parties together to discuss requirements from the state to … [Continue reading] about Encinitas advances draft Housing Element update
A Carlsbad man received probation for allegedly shoplifting and receiving stolen power generators in 2020, according to Fifth Judicial District Court records.Fifth Judicial District Judge Jane Shuler-Gray pronounced Ruben Gonzalez, 25, guilty on Feb. … [Continue reading] about Carlsbad man gets probation for shoplifting stolen generators
By Patrick A. Howell Each February, Black History Month is a tricky one for me. Last week was the 56th anniversary of the assassination of the proud Muslim American Malcolm X as well as the birth date of the political aesthetician Nina Simone. I am … [Continue reading] about Commentary: On American History Month
