Senate rejects repeal of unenforceable abortion law By Andrew Oxford aoxford@sfnewmexican.com An old, unenforceable New Mexico law that makes it a crime to perform an abortion will stay on the books. The Senate on Thursday voted down legislation that would have repealed the 50-year-old statute, spurning calls from advocates and newly elected Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to protect abortion rights …
Jal declares itself gun rights sanctuary city CURTIS C. WYNNENEWS-SUN JAL — The City of Jal became a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary City during the city council’s regular meeting Monday. City Councilor Mike Orr introduced the resolution saying, “The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution means a lot to a lot of folks. It was put there for a purpose. I think …
NMOGA: NM oil production soars 46 percent FOR THE NEWS-SUN SANTA FE — New Mexico’s oil boom continues to reach new heights as recently published data shows oil production hitting a record high of 250 million barrels of oil in 2018. The United States Energy Information Administration reported that oil production in the state climbed an impressive 46 percent from …
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A tornado that ripped roofs from buildings and injured five people in a tiny New Mexico town has left a trail of debris that authorities said Wednesday they would wait to clear because of high winds still sweeping through the region. The tornado touched down outside of Dexter on Tuesday evening before quickly barreling into the …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department is reviewing a number of military bases to find a location that can house up to 5,000 unaccompanied migrant children as the U.S. braces for a surge of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border this spring. The Department of Health and Human Services submitted the request for space late last week, as Homeland Security leaders …
The Hobbs boys’ basketball team is heading to Albuquerque. The Eagles booked their spot in the quarterfinals with a 78-67 win over longtime rival Clovis Saturday night in Tasker Arena. For the Eagles head coach Shelby Reeves, the win was another milestone first. It was his first state tournament victory. But even with the milestone, he wanted the credit to …
