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Although there is no active uranium mining on state lands there are two existing leases, both of which expire in the 2030s.

"The credibility of this committee is of the utmost importance, and unfortunately, recent events have jeopardized that," the Republicans said.

Rep. Joseph Hernandez is facing an ethics complaint over campaign spending after reports he ran around naked in a Chicago hotel.

Hernandez said in a statement on his Facebook he is "seeking professional help to address my challenges with alcohol."

Santa Cruz Lake provides a critical water supply for a medley of historic farming communities in the shadow of the Frijoles Fire.

Booker, a prolific fundraiser, traveled to Colorado before stumping in New Mexico. He is scheduled to travel to Utah next.

Vasquez's staff defended the timed posts as standard practice; Republicans called him pretending to work while out of town.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez posted photos of a backpacking trip to Alaska paid for by a Democratic donor on his official Instagram account almost a year after his travel.

The New Mexican requested the salaries of district legislative aides from December, before a new compensation plan was adopted, and their current salaries in July.

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