Author: sierracounty

New Mexico Senate Votes in Favor of Decriminalization Bill

The state of New Mexico has recently had multiple chances to discuss the legalization of cannabis – and considering more and more states are starting to lean [...]

New Mexico House OKs minimum wage hike to $9.25

SANTA FE — The New Mexico House or Representatives has endorsed a proposal to increase the statewide minimum wage to $9.25 an hour from $7.50. The House [...]

US Officials Prepare for Irrigation Season Along Rio Grande

ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials are getting ready for the irrigation season along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico and water will [...]

Feds give OK on key road to Spaceport America in New Mexico

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – Federal authorities have given the green light on a key step to upgrade a southern New Mexico road to an aerospace economic [...]

Will New Mexico Join the Next Generation of Clean Energy Leaders?

More and more states across the country are redefining what it means to be a clean energy leader by doubling down on their commitments to deploy solar, wind, [...]

Legal marijuana: Potential ‘bud boom’ for New Mexico?

As New Mexico's state legislature talks about possibly legalizing recreational marijuana, KOB's Caleb James looks at what that could do for the [...]

Heavy Lifting at the Brewery in T or C

A rare crane sighting was reported in Truth or Consequences today -- not the bird, but the heavy equipment. Broadway Avenue downtown was briefly slimmed to one [...]

Spaceport America launches free virtual field trips for NM classrooms

Spaceport America on Tuesday announced a nationwide partnership with FieldTripZoom, a web-based provider of live and interactive virtual field trips. The [...]

Texas wins a round in epic water battle with New Mexico

New Mexico should be more inclined to negotiate with Texas after a recent ruling in an epic lawsuit over water in the Rio Grande, a Texas official said [...]

New Mexico Economic Development Announces LEDA Grant to Truth or Consequences Brewery

Truth or Consequences, NM - Today, Economic Development Secretary Matt Geisel announced that Truth or Consequences Brewing Company will be opening in Truth or [...]