New Mexico Senate Republicans Mourn the Passing of Representative Ed Sandoval


SANTA FE – The New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus today released the following statement

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Corporate Theft Gets the Green Light from House Lawmakers

By House Republican Leader Jim Townsend (Artesia)

The term "corporate welfare" gets thrown around

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 359 new cases, totaling 185,898 - 030321

Thirteen additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday

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GCSO warns public of scammer pretending to be a deputy

The Grant County Sheriff's Office would like to advise the public of a possible scam occurring in

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Repeal of Subminimum Wage for Disabled Passes House 

Ensures adequate pay for working New Mexicans with disabilities  

Santa Fe, N.M. - Legislation ensuring

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Herrell Questions Release of Illegal Aliens Without COVID Tests or Background Checks

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) yesterday sent a letter to Department of

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What's Your Super Power?

"Change is inevitable!" When he shared this quote in a speech on a Reform Bill in 1867, Benjamin

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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Among Native Americans

The Chronicles Of Grant County

covid 19 new mexico health department february 22 2021This graph shows the relative levels of deaths from COVID-19

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Wizard of Id Comic for March 3, 2021

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for March 3, 2021

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Republican Party of New Mexico Calls on Gov. Lujan Grisham to Follow Texas's Lead and Reopen the Land of Enchantment

Albuquerque, March 2--Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce provided the following

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Utility Relief and Affordability Bill Passes House 

Addresses utility debts due to COVID-19 & long-term affordability of services 

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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GCFRW hosting essay contest for students 2021

Grant County Federated Republican Women are hosting an Essay Contest for children in grades 3

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Legislation Supporting the Development of Local Clean Energy Economies Headed to House Floor

With a focus on the communities most impacted by climate change and the shift in energy markets, a diverse

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NMSU Career Services to host 17th annual Employment Extravaganza

New Mexico State University’s Office of Experiential Learning will host the 17th annual Employment

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New Mexico agricultural producers encouraged to take advantage of drought management resources

LAS CRUCES – Despite the recent storms in the region, New Mexico’s drought intensity levels remain at

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Vital Child Support Legislation Unanimously Passes the Senate

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico State Senate unanimously passed important legislation to align

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Deborah Breshears, 72, a resident of Duncan, AZ

deborahbreshearsDebbie Christene Breshears, born in Duncan, Arizona to William (Bud) Wilson and Winnie Mary Wilson on

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The New Mexico Film Office Announces Cry Macho, a Clint Eastwood Film, Wraps Production in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. –The New Mexico Film Office today announced the feature film Cry Macho recently

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Socorro Villagran, 79, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM

villagran 01 copySocorro Maldonado Villagran, 79, a resident Arenas Valley, NM entered eternal rest surrounded by

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Scott A. McLaughlin Picked to Head New Mexico's Spaceport America

March 2, 2021- Sierra County, NM- SPACEPORT AMERICA - Scott A. McLaughlin, a New Mexico native and a

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March Being Home episode

In March, Billy Merit chases mourning doves in a ghillie suit. Unbeknownst to him, Billy crosses paths

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Increased Property Tax Exemption for Veterans Passes House

Constitutional Amendment increases exemption from $4,000 to $10,000

Santa Fe, N.M. – An increased

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Limit on Expulsions and Out-of-School Suspensions Passes House 

Restricts use of these extreme measures only as a last resort, following exhaustion of other

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