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Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
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New Mexico wireless tower bill moves forward in Roundhouse
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill in New Mexico that would allow state agencies to install wireless towers on their properties is moving forward in the Roundhouse. Story continues below Crime: Trial continues for men accused in fatal shooting of 11yo outside Isotopes Park DWI Scandal: DWI Advocate Reacts To Corruption Scheme Sports Office: From player to businessman with NBA veteran Kenny Thomas The state's broadband office says Senate Bill 164 would ensure cellular access in state parks, historic landmarks and rural communities near state properties. Under current state law, counties and municipalities have the authority to install wireless towers on city or county land. If the bill is signed into law, state agencies would also be given that authority. The proposal is now headed to the Judiciary Committee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Politics
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New Mexico Immigration Safety Act moves forward in Roundhouse
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill in New Mexico aimed at preventing people form being detained as part of federal mass deportation efforts is making its way through the Roundhouse. Story continues below Crime: Trial continues for men accused in fatal shooting of 11yo outside Isotopes Park DWI Scandal: DWI Advocate Reacts To Corruption Scheme Sports Office: From player to businessman with NBA veteran Kenny Thomas If passed, House Bill 9 would prohibit state funded agencies, local governments, school districts and universities from detaining people for civil immigration violations. Its sponsors say the law would not interfere with law enforcement's authority to detain individuals for criminal investigations. The bill passed the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee on a 4 -2 vote and is now headed to the House Judiciary Committee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
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New Mexico lawmakers propose creating grocery commission to lower food prices
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Amid rising grocery prices, can New Mexico do more to battle back against higher costs? That's what a state lawmaker is now hoping for. Three Democrats are backing a bill to create a new state group, dedicated at bringing down New Mexico food costs. Story continues below Crime: Trial continues for men accused in fatal shooting of 11yo outside Isotopes Park DWI Scandal: DWI Advocate Reacts To Corruption Scheme Sports Office: From player to businessman with NBA veteran Kenny Thomas 'This commission would study what types of strategies we might have to promote to buy local to support the growers in the state who produce so much,' said Representative Charlotte Little (D-Albuquerque). If you've gone grocery shopping these days, you've probably noticed your dollars stretching less as food prices increase nationally. Now, New Mexico lawmakers say it's time to do something about it. Rep. Little is the lead sponsor of HB 17 which would create what would be New Mexico's first 'Commission on the Reduction of Grocery Costs.' If approved, the nine-member council would review and develop policy ideas for reducing food costs, including recommending strategies to support local food businesses and evaluating laws around price gouging. 'A couple of days where we had updates on the prices of eggs and while it might seem comical, the reality is that they are about six dollars a dozen right now,' said Rep. Little. The commission would ultimately report findings to the governor and lawmakers. Rep. Little said the commission's work is urgent. 'Around what's happening in Washington, the tariffs and everything else. We're worried about, so if we're already seeing these prices before, what are we going to see now?,' said Rep. Little. The bill also has a proposed 'Emergency Clause,' so if it passes, the commission's work would start immediately and last for one year. Lawmakers have yet to debate the bill and the legislative session is now just a couple of days away from the 30-day halfway point. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Sport
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New Mexico History Museum to host regional youth history competion
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico History Museum is set to host a regional youth history competition next month. Museum officials say they are partnering with the New Mexico Humanities Council to host one of four 'National History Day 2025 Regional's Contests' in the state. Story continues below Crime: Trial continues for men accused in fatal shooting of 11yo outside Isotopes Park DWI Scandal: DWI Advocate Reacts To Corruption Scheme Sports Office: From player to businessman with NBA veteran Kenny Thomas Teachers and students are invited to share their historical perspectives with judges about his year's theme: 'Rights and Responsibilities in History.' The competition will be held on Friday, March 7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
