Republican gubernatorial nominee Gregg Hull says he would sign legislation limiting the duration of New Mexico governors’ emergency orders and requiring legislative oversight for extensions. The proposal follows pandemic-era restrictions and prior efforts by former Rep. Greg Nibert to impose 30- or 90-day limits. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration opposes the changes, citing potential emergency response delays.
France’s Alizee Paties captured her first XTERRA World Championship, validating her No. 2 world ranking and claiming her fifth triathlon gold of the year.
Roswell residents lined Main Street Monday for the parade marking the start of the five-day Eastern New Mexico State Fair. Floats, marching bands, New Mexico Military Institute cadets, horseback riders, tractors, emergency vehicles, cheerleaders and community groups traveled from the Wool Bowl to the fairgrounds, bringing color and activity to downtown.
Stroll through the trail to see the events and other ways for non-competitors to get the most out of XTERRA week, with parking advice and an event overview.
Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez campaigned across conservative southeastern New Mexico seeking a third term in Congress, emphasizing stronger safety oversight at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and more balanced management of public lands beyond oil and gas. He criticized Republican challenger Greg Cunningham as a Trump loyalist, while Cunningham accused Vasquez of undermining public safety and police support.
Sept. 24 at the regular Lea County Commission meeting, Nano Nuclear representatives approached the county asking for an extension on a land option near Xcel’s Cunningham Power Station west of Hobbs so it could push the project forward.
New Mexico State University freshman wide receiver Josiah Castillo watched from the sidelines Saturday, Sept. 26 as he experienced his first "Battle of I-25" football game as an Aggie since graduating from Goddard High School in May.
The festival accepts all film genres, exclusively to short-form filmmaking running in the range of 30 minutes or less. Putting together a production on a limited budget means short filmmakers wear many hats, including writer, director, cinematographer, editor or visual effects artist.
Seven statewide executive offices will be on the ballot, including governor. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, is term-limited. Among those contests is an open race for New Mexico public land commissioner, featuring Republican nominee Michael Perry, a Roswell resident.