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New Mexico officials push feds to move faster to clean up Los Alamos chromium plume

Despite recent mediation efforts, state officials say the U.S. Department of Energy is still delaying an agreement that would update the plans and timelines to clean up the hexavalent chromium plume that has lingered beneath Los Alamos National Laboratory for decades. No cleanup work has been underway since November 2025.

New Mexico · 14h
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Nathan Small wins sixth term in New Mexico House District 36

LAS CRUCES - Democratic Rep. Nathan Small won a sixth term representing New Mexico House District 36 on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Julia E. Ruiz by more than 2,200 votes. Unofficial results from the New Mexico secretary of state's office showed Small receiving 6,918 votes, or 59.7%, compared with 4,666...

New Mexico · 2d
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Man takes lead on helping neighbors impacted by flooding in northern New Mexico

A Farmington man founded Wild Horse Valley Strong to lead flood relief after back-to-back flooding damaged 1,500+ homes.

Farmington, NM · 1d

Las Cruces Sun-News

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Las Crucen Amanda López Askin wins Secretary of State

This article will be updated with results from the Nov. 3 Midterm Election in Doña Ana County. Current Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin defeated Republican Ramona Goolsby for the Secretary of State position in Santa Fe. The Associated Press and NBC News called the race for López Askin, a Democrat who has been the Doña Ana County Clerk since 2018. López Askin, a Las Cruces native, was elected to a second term as county clerk in 2024 . She was first appointed in 2018 and elected twice. The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners will appoint an interim County Clerk, but López Askin again supports Chief Deputy County Clerk Caroline Zamora. "Ultimately part of leadership is a succession plan and my intention of naming (Zamora) Chief Deputy County Clerk was that she would succeed me, but it's up to the Commissioners," López Askin said in a Nov. 4 phone interview. "I do support her for the role. We will see what the Commission decides, but hopefully her work in the last three years will influence that decision." Current Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver was elected to a second and final term in 2022. She earned the

Dona Ana County, NM · 3d

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Sandia Area starts construction on new branches in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union started construction on two new branches in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, slated to open in late 2027. The expansion will bring Sandia Area's total branch count to nine. The Albuquerque branch will be located at 1105 Snow Vista SW, and the Rio Rancho branch will be located at 4551 Safelite NE, near U.S. 550.

Albuquerque, NM · 2d

Santa Fe Reporter

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State Drops ‘Landlord Rule’ for Psilocybin Patients After Public Outcry

The state Department of Health has dropped a proposed rule that would have required renters to get their landlord’s approval before receiving psilocybin treatment at home, a reversal announced Friday, Oct. 30. The announcement was made at an advisory board meeting on Friday, but no final draft of the...

Santa Fe, NM · 1d

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Election implications, Flooding updates, Rain chances, Santa Fe homelessness, Student housing

Friday’s Top Stories Friday’s Five Facts [1] Political analyst speaks on New Mexico’s election results – This week, New Mexico voted Democrat Deb Haaland to the governor’s office, re-elected four members of Congress, and approved bonds and constitutional amendments. KRQE’s political analyst, Gabe Sanchez, said Haaland is also entering office with a Democratic majority in […]

New Mexico · 14h

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Incumbents hold strong, new faces emerge in East Mountains election

By Rodd Cayton — East Mountains voters have made their preferences known, selecting local and state representatives for the next two or four years. District 5 Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas, a Democrat, fended off a challenge from Republican Thomas Riley. Preliminary information from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s office shows Olivas with 33,833 votes to Riley’s 21,877.

Bernalillo County, NM · 2d

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Flipped by 334 votes: Democrats take the Sandoval County Commission

By Kevin Hendricks — A 334-vote margin just handed Democrats control of the Sandoval County Commission. Democrat Frank Smith Jr. edged out Republican Edwin Linson 7,983 to 7,649 for the District 3 seat Tuesday, according to unofficial results. Smith replaces term-limited Republican Commissioner Mike Meek, and his win flips the board to a Democratic majority.

Sandoval County, NM · 2d

KRQE News 13

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State Road 309 over Rio Grande in Belen closed due to sinkhole

Belen, NM · 23h

KOB 4 Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Albuquerque firefighter Lt. Mike Sedillo remembered as a ‘legend’

Albuquerque Fire Rescue announced the passing of Lt. Mike Sedillo after a battle with cancer, remembering him as a ‘legend’.

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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This Massive New Mexico Used-Book Store Is A Dream Come True For Book Lovers

A bookstore with a dollar shelf and a free box sounds like a trap for anyone with weak willpower. I have a thing for places that make cheap books this easy to grab, and this New Mexico shop leans all the way in. The building is big, and the aisles...

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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The 8 New Mexico Restaurants Whose Dining Rooms Still Feel Frozen In The 1950s

One diner in this state sits inside a giant building shaped like an owl. Yes, an owl, with booths inside and tiny jukeboxes waiting at the tables. That’s only one stop on this trip. Another spot runs a model train along its dining room ceiling. A third keeps the...

New Mexico · 1d

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Free dental clinic held at Tingley Coliseum

A free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will offer cleanings, fillings, extractions and simple root canals to an expected 1,000 to 1,200 patients.

Albuquerque, NM · 14h

Vogue Magazine

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Deb Haaland and Peggy Flanagan Mark Their Historic Wins in Intentional Earrings

Last night, the 2026 midterm election results delivered plenty of historic firsts. It was a particularly powerful night for Native American representation: Democrat Deb Haaland became the first Native American woman to be elected as Governor of New Mexico, while Peggy Flanagan—the current lieutenant governor of Minnesota—became the first Native woman to win the U.S. Senate seat in her state. (And there could even be a third victory for the Indigenous community today: at the time of publishing this story, Alaska’s Mary Peltola is currently leading the race for a Senate seat, too.)

Minnesota · 2d

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NMDOT shuts NM 309 at river bridge; drivers urged to use detours

The New Mexico Department of Transportation closed NM 309 at the river bridge until further notice over safety concerns near the road and bridge.

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Redbud Trees and Flower Gardens Frame This New Mexico Temple of Desert Rose Concrete

Some places look like just another building from the highway, and then the gate swings open and the whole afternoon changes. In the foothills of New Mexico, a pink-toned spire rises against the mountains, ringed by flower beds, a fountain, and a row of redbud trees that steal the show every spring.

Albuquerque, NM · 3d

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Residents near Zuni Road First Nations Clinic report rising safety concerns

Residents living near the First Nations Community Clinic on Zuni Road say ongoing problems in their neighborhood have made them fear for their safety.

Albuquerque, NM · 1d

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Two parking areas, one road in Sandia Ranger District to close for maintenance

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Some closures have been issued on the Sandia Ranger District in Bernalillo County. Starting Nov. 9 at 7 a.m., National Forest Road 462, the Coyote Trailhead parking area and the Chamisoso Trailhead parking area will all close while construction and maintenance is completed. Officials...

Bernalillo County, NM · 2d

KRQE News 13

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Bernalillo County Fire Rescue saves dog stuck in pipe

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — Bernalillo County Fire Rescue had their hands full recently saving a dog stuck in a pipe. BCFR and Bernalillo County Animal Services were called to help a dog trapped in a culvert pipe. The owner says her dog, Luna, was trying to chase after a skunk before she found herself […]

Bernalillo County, NM · 2d