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General newsSep 4, 2026

Former New Mexico lawmaker pleads guilty to diverting public school funds

A former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico already convicted in federal fraud case has pleaded guilty to related state charges

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Climate and environmentAug 18, 2026

Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests

The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to rescind a quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging and other development on national forest lands, drawing the ire of environmentalists nationwide

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Former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico convicted in federal fraud case

General newsAug 14, 2026

A New Mexico jury has found a former high-ranking Democratic legislator guilty of numerous federal charges stemming from a corruption investigation

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PoliticsAug 9, 2026

Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson

The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma opened its new Harrah’s-branded casino in April

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PoliticsAug 8, 2026

Mark Cruz to lead Indian Health Service amid staffing and infrastructure challenges

Senior Health and Human Services adviser Mark Cruz will now lead the U.S. agency that provides healthcare to some 2.8 million Native Americans

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A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million for mental health harm to kids from its platforms

HealthAug 6, 2026

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $567 million for mental health harm to kids from its platforms