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Oil and gas brings $5.3 billion to New Mexico, industry cautions against 'hostile' policy

About $5.3 billion in revenue came to New Mexico from oil and gas production in the last fiscal year, per an industry report. The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) published its latest revenue figures Wednesday for fiscal year 2021, running from …

New Mexico study highlights growing dependence on oil sector

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland addresses a crowd during a celebration at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New Mexico on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Haaland called the day momentous, referring to recent action taken by the Biden …

New Mexico is losing nurses fast, but why?

The New Mexico Hospital Association says one in five nurses plan to leave their jobs in the next six months. Erin Reimann is a nurse who quit her job to be a travel nurse. She says, "I wish that people would understand that we're humans too." …

COVID-19 Omicron variant hasn't been found in New Mexico yet, but it's being 'closely monitored'

A newly-discovered variant of COVID-19 Omicron was yet to be found in New Mexico, but the state health officials said they are closely monitoring and testing for the variant that was found in California and several other countries. During a Thursday press …

New Mexico governor seeks pay increase for public schools

FILE - New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a news conference in Santa Fe, N.M., on July 29, 2021. Grisham says being fully vaccinated means three shots and she's pushing all who are eligible to get their boosters. She made the comments …

Governor plans to deliver 7% raises to New Mexico educators, increase base salary levels

Administration continues record investments in public education, seeks to fill vacancies and improve system for students, families, workers SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that her administration will pursue a seven percent …

Governor plans to deliver 7% raises to New Mexico educators, increase base salary levels

Administration continues record investments in public education, seeks to fill vacancies and improve system for students, families, workers SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced that her administration will pursue a seven percent …

Xcel Energy to use diverse fuel mix to keep electricity costs down

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Officials with Xcel Energy recently announced its plan to use a diverse fuel mix throughout the winter with an aim to reduce natural gas prices for customers over the winter months. According to a news release from the …

‘Not-so-secret weapon’: Critics warn Trump, GOP planning 2024 Electoral College heist

Donald Trump calls the 2020 presidential election “the real Big Lie,” a crooked race tilted against him by Democrats via “voter irregularities and fraud on a massive and determinative scale.” His critics accuse him of gaslighting voters, claiming he and …

Tom Udall, Biden’s cowboy boot-wearing friend, makes debut as ambassador to New Zealand

Clad in the cowboy boots and turquoise gemstone bolo tie of his home state, Tom Udall, Joe Biden’s longtime friend and pick as US ambassador, made a distinctly American impression as he addressed New Zealand’s press for the first time on Thursday. Despite …

UTEP, El Paso Electric Launch Partnership for Energy Research, Education

Newswise — EL PASO, Texas (Nov. 30, 2021) – UTEP President Heather Wilson and El Paso Electric President and CEO Kelly A. Tomblin signed a memorandum of understanding today to establish a partnership that will enhance energy research and improve education …

Interior’s new oil-and gas-leasing roadmap sidesteps climate action

  Oil and gas infrastructure on BLM land in Kern County, California. Courtesy of Bureau of Land Management On the Friday after Thanksgiving — a day the federal government notoriously reserves for dropping politically inexpedient information — activists …

Draft legislation tackles 'prison gerrymandering' in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Roughly 6,000 inmates are locked away in New Mexico’s prisons, and another 6,000 or so are in jails and federal detention, according to the New Mexico Sentencing Commission. While a significant number of those inmates can’t vote, they …

Meet the 20-year-old just elected to the Board of Trustees in Anthony, New Mexico

ANTHONY, N.M. - Gabriel Holguín hopes his time in elected office shows his constituents that anyone can make it in local politics, no matter their age or background. "I got involved in politics because there's not enough young people involved,…

Migrant deaths never the 'immediate crisis at hand'

As a political issue, the deaths of thousands of migrants in Southern Arizona rarely appear at the forefront of federal lawmakers' discussions. The issue popped up sporadically over the past two decades in bills proposed by a handful of lawmakers from …

US Ambassador Tom Udall excited to be in New Zealand, ready to engage

After a stint in quarantine and home isolation, the new US ambassador, Tom Udall, says he is excited to start building relationships and engaging with the country’s government on issues such as climate change and the Indo-Pacific. Udall, a former senator …

Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to Ensure a Person with Mesothelioma ...

WASHINGTON , DC, USA, December 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are passionate advocates for everyday people in the USA who have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma and we want a person like this …

Mad Minute stories from Wednesday, December 1st

Fossils found in Chile are from a strange-looking dog-sized dinosaur species that had a unique slashing tail weapon, scientists reported Wednesday. Some dinosaurs had spiked tails they could use as stabbing weapons and others had tails with clubs. The new …

50 Years Ago | MacDonald aims for money from enterprises

It’s now been about eight months since Peter MacDonald was elected leader of the Navajo Tribe and for the first time in his administration, the heads of all the tribe’s enterprises met in a joint meeting. Mo Christenson with Navajo Tribal Utility Authority …

As the Holidays Draw Near, This Free Course Helps Parents Bring Out the Best in Their Children and Themselves

Most parents want to do everything they can to help their children but don’t know what to do in certain situations. This course gives simple tools that help. WASHINGTON, DC, US, December 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How to raise a happy, …

(Video) Iran’s Former Nuclear Head References Weapons While Tehran Digs in for Vienna Talks

Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi stated that Iran might acquire a nuclear weapon, and declared that “those who pushed Iran in that direction” are to blame. PARIS, FRANCE, December 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two days before nuclear talks …

Researchers Recommend New Approaches to Depression, Replacing Reliance on Antidepressants

Antidepressants lack efficacy for most patients, while exposing them to the risks of serious side effects and withdrawal symptoms, including suicidality. WASHINGTON, DC, US, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For more than a century, …

Judge Carlos Moore of The Cochran Firm – Mississippi Delta Named General Counsel of Brown Foundation CDC

Judge Carlos Moore of The Cochran Firm – Mississippi Delta Named General Counsel of Brown Foundation Community Development Corporation MEMPHIS, TN, USA, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Judge Carlos Moore has been name General Counsel for …

Scott Cooper Florida Scholarship Awards Prize To Caleb Keilen of Oakland Community College

The Scott Cooper Florida Scholarship is unique in the sense that it requires students to write essays that are thought-provoking and controversial. MIAMI, FL, USA, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Scott Cooper Project is pleased to …

Leafline Medical Cannabis Looks forward to Offering Gummies & Chews in Minnesota

Commissioner Jan Malcolm passes gummies and chews for patients ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LeafLine Labs, Minnesota’s premium medical cannabis company, will be adding edibles and chews to their product …

Mobile, Alabama Native Marty Irby Named one of The Hill's Top Lobbyists for 2021, Third Year in a Row

Irby was also Honored by Queen Elizabeth, II for His Work to Protect Horses in 2020, and has Helped Secure the Enactment of 7 Federal New Laws Since 2018 MOBILE, ALABAMA, USA, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, one of Washington D.C.’ …

Animal Wellness Action Executive Director Marty Irby Named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for 2021

A Native of Mobile, Alabama, Irby was also named by The Hill in 2019, 2020 and Honored by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, II for His Work to Protect Horses WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, one of Washington D.C.’s …

US Defense Outlook 2021 -2026- Download the free report

The free report titled "US Budget Outlook 2021 -2026" covers the key Land, Air and Naval programs till 2026. The US Defense Budget 2021 was around 753 Billion. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global …

The Cost of Bad Personnel in the Trump White House – A Second Trump Term?

Did former Trump Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin Cost Donald Trump a second term? WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ronald Reagan’s rule was that personnel is policy, meaning that the people a president puts …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2021

“One Minutes” (15 per side) Consideration of Legislation Making Further Appropriations for FY22 Additional Legislative Items are Possible Possible Postponed Suspensions (15 votes) H.R. 2355 – Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021, as amended (Rep. …

Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Peter DeFazio

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced that he will not seek re-election at …

IAPAC Announces Fast-Track Cities Progress on World AIDS Day and Initiative's 7th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - Several Cities Sign Paris Declaration on Fast-Track Cities - Fast-Track Cities Report Updated 90-90-90 Targets Data - Data Dashboards Launched for Several Fast-Track Cities - …

The Build Back Better Act Will Expand Access to Affordable, Quality Health Care for Millions of Americans

CCHR Hosting Event: Foster Children, Psychiatric Drugs and the Baker Act

There are over 22,000 children in out-of-home care across Florida. Foster care was intended to be temporary, but many children remain in care for years. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida …

Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Oral Arguments on the Mississippi Abortion Ban

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this morning on the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case:  “As the Supreme Court hears oral arguments …

THE WILSON FAMILY IS STEPPING BACK INTO THE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

100 Years after the Anniversary of Black Wall Street LAS VEGAS NV, NV, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the death of Ronnie Wilson in November of 2021, the Wilson family is increasing their public image, …

Veteran's Outrage Over Afghanistan Withdrawal Leads to #1 New Book

The author's loyalty to U.S. military veterans fueled the writing of first major book on the end of the War in Afghanistan, and is now an Amazon #1 New Release. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

The National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants Supports the Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

Congressman Al Green and Senator Elizabeth Warren, let’s turn this resolution into a 1.25 Billion dollar lineage based bill. LAUREL, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Assembly of American Slavery …

New Report Shows American Dream Still Alive, But Often Unattainable for Black Americans


U.S. economic mobility among men unchanged since the Civil War, lower for women WASHINGTON, D.C., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, November 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Archbridge Institute—a nonpartisan, independent, …