Susan Montoya Bryan
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Former southern New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce, 78, was confirmed Monday as the first Senate-confirmed director of the Bureau of Land Management under President Donald Trump.
Scott Franz
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KUNC
Water users around the West seek billions in federal drought help as Colorado River forecast worsens
It's not clear yet how the money would be distributed among several states in a river basin where political fights and an impasse over how to share water long term have persisted even during historic drought.
Office of the Santa Fe County Clerk
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Searchlight NM
Let's Talk New Mexico
YMCA of Fort Worth
For New Mexico youth, having a trusted adult mentor, like a Big Brother or Big Sister, can lead to better outcomes, like staying away from drugs and alcohol and pursuing higher education. But as mentorship programs face volunteer shortages, some young people are being left without the support they need.
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In an effort to address forthcoming freshwater scarcity, New Mexico water and environment officials on Monday announced the award of three contracts totaling $13 million for mapping, testing and treating brackish water. -
Florida is the setting and inspiration for Carl Hiaasen's novels, which are populated with characters and storylines inspired by the state's bizarre news. He speaks at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival on Saturday at 9 a.m.
