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Lawmaker proposes sacking plastic bags statewide
The Santa Fe New Mexican via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 13—Paper or plastic? Not if Sen. Jeff Steinborn has his way. The Las Cruces Democrat is pushing a proposal that would prohibit grocery and liquor stores, restaurants, pharmacies and other ...
Mary Jane Garcia, former NM State senator, dies at age 87
Las Cruces Sun-News via Yahoo News· 4 months agoIn a social media post on Jan. 5, Doña Ana County government announced on behalf of the family that...
Medical cannabis patients sue for insurance coverage
Las Cruces Sun-News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe New Mexico Department of Health reported 135,388 patients were enrolled in the medical cannabis program as of May, of whom 55 percent are seeking...
New Madea movie by Tyler Perry to film in Las Cruces this year
Las Cruces Sun-News via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe New Mexico Film Office announced this week that a Tyler Perry production will film around Las...
Outdoor economic conference set for October in Santa Fe
The Santa Fe New Mexican via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMay 9—The hunt to create an outdoors recreation economy — long a desire of officials and business people who say New Mexico can attract even more visitors by taking advantage of its natural ...
Nuclear waste project in New Mexico opposed in recent poll, company asserts local support
Carlsbad Current-Argus via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNew Mexicans in every region of the state allegedly opposed storing high-level nuclear waste in their state, according to a recent poll, as a New Jersey company hoped to build a facility to ...
What makes a good legislator? A great set of ears and a thick skin
The Santa Fe New Mexican via Yahoo News· 4 months agoJan. 20—It's been said politics is the art of the possible. House Speaker Javier Martínez said politics also is the art of compromise, which makes being a good listener one of the key qualities ...
'Sky is the limit': State officials, industry leaders excited about new Creative Industries Division
Albuquerque Journal, N.M. via Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoJul. 24—Lee Francis always knew he wanted to start a business that dealt with the literary arts — specifically, by helping create resource material for students that can help change the perception ...
Third New Mexico film partner to be based in Las Cruces
Albuquerque Journal, N.M. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAug. 17—The state's goal was to have a trio of film partners to invest long-term into the New Mexico community. The trifecta is complete. On Wednesday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced ...
Clean fuel standards heads to Senate but not without a fight
The Santa Fe New Mexican via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFeb. 13—A Farmington Republican's lengthy tirade against years of environmental reforms and anti-fossil fuel sentiment ultimately didn't hold back a bill that aims to curb vehicle pollution ...
