NM Legislature quotes of the day: Jan. 15

These were some of the best quotes of the day heard on the floor of the New Mexico Legislature on opening day 2019.

| 8 hours ago

Navajo Nation Council selects pro tem speaker

The selection was the first action for the newly minted 24th Navajo Nation Council.

| 3 hours ago

Calendar

Weekly roundup of entertainment-related events.

| 6 days ago

How can NM lawmakers make things better for kids?

New Mexico is officially ranked as the worst state in the U.S. to be a child. Advocates give suggestions on how the Legislature can make a difference.

| 12 hours ago

Two area teams inch closer to top in rankings

Kirtland girls just 10 votes behind top-ranked Los Lunas, Prep boys just six votes behind top-ranked St. Michael's

| 4 hours ago

Pelosi urges State of the Union delay

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked President Trump to reschedule his State of the Union address this month if the government remains closed.

| 3 hours ago

Scholarship office resumes funding distribution

The Navajo Nation will advance $2.5 million of its own funds to cover remaining scholarship and financial aid awards due to the federal shutdown.

| 1 day ago

Navajo Code Talker dies; only 8 remain

Alfred K. Newman, one of the last World War II Navajo Code Talkers, has died at age 94.

| 1 day ago

ME: murder victim could have survived injury

A medical examiner testified the victim of an alleged murder could have possibly survived her injury had someone attempted to control her bleeding.

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PRC may begin discussions about plant closure

PNM has already taken steps toward closing the San Juan Generating Station and the PRC is wondering if it should continue delaying discussions.

| 6 days ago

Calendar

Weekly roundup of entertainment-related events

| 7 hours ago

Mayor with gun protests at New Mexico Capitol

New rules at the New Mexico State Capitol bans weapons of all kinds at joint sessions of the House and Senate. One mayor carrying a gun wasn't happy.

| 8 hours ago

Bill filed to allow medical marijuana at schools

New Mexico Senate Bill 204 would allow medical marijuana in schools and on school buses, and for it to be administered by staff.

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Prep vs. Kirtland girls basketball | Jan. 15

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Bloomfield vs. PV girls basketball | Jan. 15

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Governor seeks funding for universal preschool

“This is the session, this is the year, this is the moment we put New Mexico on the path to universal pre-K for every New Mexico child.”

| 1 day ago

New leaders sworn in for the Navajo Nation

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Farmington tennis schedule

Scorpions open 2019 season on Feb. 22 in Albuquerque

| 1 day ago

Bloomfield set to pick new police chief

Mayor Cynthia Atencio said there will be a special meeting next week to choose the next police chief.

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Farmington police blotter for Jan. 10

Below is a digest of service calls performed by the Farmington Police Department.

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Man faces murder charge for alleged stabbing

A male was stabbed to death earlier this month after allegedly getting into a fight with an intoxicated man at a residence in Shiprock.

| 2 days ago

PV, Aztec and Shiprock softball schedules

Aztec and Shiprock will open new season March 1-2 at Aztec Tiger Tournament, while PV will host Bloomfield on March 9 in season opener

| 2 days ago

College, school closer to purchasing building

Farmington schools and San Juan College are one step closer to occupying the vacant Hilcorp building on East 30th Street.

| 2 days ago

Future uncertain for NM charter school growth

Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, what's next for charters is, well, uncharted territory.

| 2 days ago

Homes for Heroes launched in Farmington

Homes for Heroes helps first responders, military and veterans in purchasing, selling mortgaging or refinancing homes.

| 2 days ago

Superintendents say mill funding is crucial

Voters are being asked to approve or reject a 2-mill levy in three school districts.

| 2 days ago

Man accused of battering victim with tire iron

An Aztec man is accused of attacking a man with a tire iron and pointing a handgun at the alleged victim, stating he was going to kill him.

| 2 days ago

Wastewater treatment plant on council agenda

Designs for a new wastewater treatment plant in Bloomfield are due this year, but Bloomfield will need some financial help.

| 2 days ago

Nez, Lizer prepare for Tuesday’s inauguration

The inauguration is open to the public, and starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

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San Juan County sports schedule

Area events for week of Jan. 13

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Roundup: Bloomfield girls win Cuba Tournament

Elsewhere, Navajo Prep boys win key 3A game versus Sandia Prep

| 3 days ago

Four Corners Business Briefs

New Farmington Chamber CEO starting soon; Northern Edge turns 7

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Grinders for Grace camp returns for fourth year

More than $75,000 was raised from camp proceeds

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Eagles take down Sandia Prep in key 3A bout

Navajo Prep's offense builds momentum in 2nd half scoring on penetration en route to 70-65 win Friday at the Eagles Nest in Farmington.

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Prep vs. Sandia Prep boys basketball | Jan. 11

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Navajo Prep’s Treston Yazzie talks win over Sandia Prep

Navajo Prep wins key 3A game, 70-65, Friday at the Eagles Nest.

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Gov. Lujan Grisham: No border crisis in NM

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham toured Sunland Park and Santa Teresa border facilities on a fact-finding mission Friday.

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Thomas Montanez talks win over Sandia Prep

Navajo Prep wins key 3A game, 70-65, Friday at the Eagles Nest

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