Nearly 200 Locals Join National Protest at Triangle Park

Despite cold winds and gray skies, close to 200 people came together Saturday at Triangle Park in downtown Truth or Consequences to take part in a nationwide protest. The event was one of more than 1,300 protests held across all 50 states. Lively rock and roll music played throughout the gathering, giving the crowd energy as people waved signs with [...]

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New Mexico House OKs minimum wage hike to $9.25

  March 5, 2017
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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 endorsed the [...]

US Officials Prepare for Irrigation Season Along Rio Grande

  March 5, 2017
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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 start moving through [...]

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

  February 27, 2017
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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 hub. The Las Cruces [...]

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

  February 22, 2017
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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, and other [...]

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

  February 22, 2017
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As New Mexico's state legislature talks about possibly legalizing recreational marijuana, KOB's Caleb James looks at what that could do for the state. Will it mean [...]

Heavy Lifting at the Brewery in T or C

  February 21, 2017
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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 lane today [...]

Spaceport America launches free virtual field trips for NM classrooms

  February 14, 2017
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Spaceport America on Tuesday announced a nationwide partnership with FieldTripZoom, a web-based provider of live and interactive virtual field trips. The partnership will [...]

Texas wins a round in epic water battle with New Mexico

  February 14, 2017
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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 Monday. If, as [...]

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

  February 13, 2017
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Truth or Consequences, NM - Today, Economic Development Secretary Matt Geisel announced that Truth or Consequences Brewing Company will be opening in Truth or Consequences (T [...]

Help Wanted Roundup for Feb 12, 2017

  February 12, 2017
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Businesses: submit your jobs and press releases.  |   Job Hunters: Check previous roundups. Health Care Jobs Sierra Health Care seeks CNAs, nurses, and social workers. [...]