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Pecos residents unite against proposed mine

By Robert Nott | rnott@sfnewmexican.com

Australian-based New World Cobalt and its American subsidiary, Comexico LLC already have received permission to conduct exploratory mining operations.

Migrant women are fleeing violence but can’t get asylum

Two legal decisions by the Trump administration have struck at the core of asylum claims rooted in domestic violence or threats against families.

Ringside Seat

Senator a no-show at legislative hearings since his arrest

Litigation on consumers’ behalf helps keep New Mexico AG’s Office busy

President’s move on green cards may impact health care

Epstein attempted to use his money to make prison life easier

Democrats courting Native voters in Iowa

Push for ethnic studies in California schools proves controversial

Attorneys say man who killed 3 near Pojoaque as a teen needs rehabilitation

Meanwhile, surviving family members of the victims are hoping to prevent Nicholas Ortiz from getting a chance to avoid prison time.

Another Democrat joins race for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District

Former Deputy Secretary of State John Blair says his prior work for prominent New Mexico officials and in the Obama administration separates him from the rest of the pack.

New education chief hopes to unite New Mexico educators, officials

Ryan Stewart says he’s confident in his ability to share vision, provide clear sense of purpose.

Headed for Paris, but still tied to Santa Fe Opera

Before being named as the Paris Opera’s general director, Alexander Neef had a 45-minute interview with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Santa Fe National Forest seeks input on management plan

The next step for the Santa Fe National Forest is a series of public presentations about the proposed plan, starting with one at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Santa Fe Community College.

Highlights from the proposed Santa Fe National Forest management plan

Santa Fe's expensive, lightly populated youth lockup

Does the shrinking population of young inmates justify the cost, especially as governments grapple with a host of other needs?

Patching problems at Santa Fe County’s juvenile detention center

Attorneys say man who killed 3 near Pojoaque as a teen needs rehabilitation

By Phaedra Haywood | phaywood@sfnewmexican.com
Updated 13 hrs ago

Meanwhile, surviving family members of the victims are hoping to prevent Nicholas Ortiz from getting a chance to avoid prison time.

Ringside Seat

Senator a no-show at legislative hearings since his arrest

By Milan Simonich | msimonich@sfnewmexican.com
Updated 13 hrs ago

One surefire way exists to determine if a New Mexico legislator is in hiding: Check his or her requests for travel expenses.

Another Democrat joins race for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District

By Jens Erik Gould | jgould@sfnewmexican.com
Updated 13 hrs ago

Former Deputy Secretary of State John Blair says his prior work for prominent New Mexico officials and in the Obama administration separates him from the rest of the pack.

Patching problems at Santa Fe County’s juvenile detention center

By Daniel J. Chacón | dchacon@sfnewmexican.com
Updated Aug 17, 2019

In the four years since a task force recommended razing the building, the county has invested in the most critical needs at the existing facility.

Litigation on consumers’ behalf helps keep New Mexico AG’s Office busy

By Phaedra Haywood | phaywood@sfnewmexican.com
Updated Aug 18, 2019

Joining in on lawsuits against national firms is a consistent practice for the Attorney General’s Office — in part because successful prosecution of such litigation is a financial imperative for its budget.

New education chief hopes to unite New Mexico educators, officials

By Dillon Mullan | dmullan@sfnewmexican.com
Updated Aug 18, 2019

Ryan Stewart says he’s confident in his ability to share vision, provide clear sense of purpose.

Photo feature

At Santa Fe Indian Market, Native artists ‘meeting the world’

The New Mexican
Updated Aug 17, 2019

The event continues Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Headed for Paris, but still tied to Santa Fe Opera

By Teya Vitu | tvitu@sfnewmexican.com
Updated Aug 17, 2019

Before being named as the Paris Opera’s general director, Alexander Neef had a 45-minute interview with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Santa Fe National Forest seeks input on management plan

By Robert Nott | rnott@sfnewmexican.com
Updated Aug 17, 2019

The next step for the Santa Fe National Forest is a series of public presentations about the proposed plan, starting with one at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Santa Fe Community College.

Highlights from the proposed Santa Fe National Forest management plan

By Robert Nott | rnott@sfnewmexican.com
Updated Aug 17, 2019

Highlights from the proposed Santa Fe National Forest management plan:

Notes from the north

NEW The New Mexican sports staff breaks down the local prep and college sports scene.

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Readers share their views in about 75 seconds on gun violence in light of the recent mass shootings. Write to webeditor@sfnewmexican.com to arrange an time to speak out