Crooked Bough News Round-up

— Democrats block GOP-backed crime bills targeting fentanyl, trafficking in New Mexico

 

at 2/3/23 10:57am

The committee that voted to table each of Rehm's bills was made up of four Democrats and two Republicans with votes mostly along party lines.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]

— Quanah plant closure marks end of 132-year saga

 

at 2/3/23 10:37am

Georgia-Pacific will close its gypsum plant near Quanah March 1, eliminating the jobs of 166 workers and ending a story than began 132 years ago.  

[Author: Wichita Falls Times Record News] [Link to media]

— New Mexico legislators may block local abortion ordinances

 

at 2/3/23 10:07am

A standoff over abortion in politically conservative regions of New Mexico is looming.  

[Author: Las Cruces Sun-News] [Link to media]

— New Mexico oil to bust in next decade, study says. How can lawmakers protect economy?

 

at 2/3/23 8:42am

New Mexico could be overestimating its oil and gas revenue by up to $36 billion in the next 15 years.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus]

— Lawmakers push bill to require solar panels at New Mexico schools receiving state grants

 

at 2/3/23 7:58am

The bill would require public schools have solar panel systems if constructed after July 1, 2023 and receiving state funds.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus]

— 10-year-old foster child allegedly sexually assaulted by foster teen at CYFD office

 

at 2/3/23 7:50am

Agency offices are used to house foster children despite the state's promise to provide them with appropriate homes.  

[Author: Las Cruces Sun-News] [Link to media]

— Bill advances that would ban guns at polls in New Mexico

 

at 2/2/23 10:48am

A bill that would prohibit firearms at New Mexico polling places during elections cleared its first hurdle Wednesday.  

[Author: Las Cruces Sun-News] [Link to media]

— New Mexico lawmakers support spending $75 million on state's conservation efforts via bill

 

at 2/2/23 8:41am

The bill would create two funds that would support efforts like wildfire response, drought mediation or agricultural projects.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]

— New Mexico led U.S. in fossil fuel air pollution, study says. How can policy reduce harm?

 

at 2/1/23 10:25am

The study showed New Mexico lost a total of about $26 million to lost natural gas from the oil and gas sector in 2019, during the last oil boom.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]

— State aroma bill passes its first sniff test in the NM Legislature

 

at 1/31/23 2:47pm

A classroom of Las Cruces fifth graders ignites the debate over whether New Mexico should have an official aroma on the books.  

[Author: Las Cruces Sun-News] [Link to media]

— Prosecutors file charges in set shooting by Alec Baldwin

 

at 1/31/23 2:04pm

Actor Alec Baldwin and an armorer have been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a movie set.  

[Author: Las Cruces Sun-News] [Link to media]

— Checkerspot butterfly listed as endangered in New Mexico, despite rancher opposition

 

at 1/31/23 10:04am

The butterfly dwells within an 82 square mile range in meadows among the Sacramento Mountains in Lincoln National Forest.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]

— $1.6B merger ups company's presence in Permian Basin, as fossil fuel market expects boost

 

at 1/31/23 5:30am

The assets on about 18,500 acres were expected to product up to 25,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2023.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]

— NMSP: Alamogordo man shot after pursuit by police

 

at 1/30/23 4:08pm

Dominic Cruz De La O, 26, remains hospitalized after sustaining at least one gunshot wound following a foot pursuit by Alamogordo Police.  

[Author: Alamogordo Daily News] [Link to media]

— 1-year-old child missing in Ruidoso

 

at 1/30/23 9:58am

Paul "Oak" Mochen is likely with his mother April Mochen.  

[Author: Ruidoso News] [Link to media]

— U.S. 82 expected to reopen Monday evening after rock slide deposits tons of debris

 

at 1/30/23 9:39am

Candance Barela, spokesperson with NMDOT, said the road was expected to be reopened by 5 p.m. Monday.  

[Author: Alamogordo Daily News] [Link to media]

— The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 53: Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth

 

at 1/28/23 3:28pm

This week, we're talking to New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth. We'll be talking about this year's 60-day session of the Legislature.  

[Author: Las Cruces Sun-News] [Link to media]

— With fentanyl deaths rising, New Mexico lawmakers look for solutions to fight trafficking

 

at 1/28/23 3:25am

Two of three drug overdoses in New Mexico in 2020 involved opioids including fentanyl, according to a report from the New Mexico Department of Health.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]

— 29th ATKS Airmen officiate Mescalero Apache Schools drone competition

 

at 1/27/23 4:56pm

Cultivating a connected community is a priority among the entire Air Force, and remains to be an integral part of the mission here at Holloman.  

[Author: Alamogordo Daily News] [Link to media]

— Oil leases in New Mexico could worsen climate change, should be canceled, lawsuit argues

 

at 1/27/23 4:16pm

In total, the sale netted $4.1 million, according to BLM data and the leases were issued by the BLM's New Mexico office on May 12, 2021.  

[Author: Carlsbad Current-Argus] [Link to media]

— How oil and gas still shape the Texas economy

 

at 1/27/23 5:00am

The Texas Oil and Gas Association said the industry paid a record $24.7 billion in state and local taxes last year.  

[Author: Corpus Christi Caller Times] [Link to media]

As of 2/3/23 7:51pm. Last new 2/3/23 6:29pm.