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Lawmakers advance bills transitioning New Mexico away from oil and gas
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…
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Eddy County remains red in the latest COVID-19 figures
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)…
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Encinitas advances draft Housing Element update
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…
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Carlsbad man gets probation for shoplifting stolen generators
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.…
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Commentary: On American History Month
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…



