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Congress is wrapping up the year without a lot of legislative accomplishments under its belt and a growing list of lawmakers who are retiring. Former members say the challenges on Capitol Hill have been brewing for a long time.
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New Mexico Environmental Department adopted Regional Haze Program to help clear skies in national parks and wilderness areas. -
Educators and state officials raise concerns over new student loan caps from the federal government. The move will cap student loans at $100,000 for what they call non-professional degrees and $200,000 for professional degrees. -
EL Paso Matters President and CEO Bob Moore covers top stories each week. -
Nick Seibel, publisher and editor of the Silver City Daily Press, covers top stories on the Silver City Report. -
A utility company has asked for zero emission status for a gas-fired power plant. KC Counts talks with Jerry Redfern, a reporter for Capital & Main, about the loophole the company is hoping to take advantage of.
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The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has set a new deadline of Feb. 14, but it appears unlikely the states will reach agreement that quickly, according to Nevada's lead negotiator. -
Trump and Republicans in Congress say the rate reset will boost energy production, jobs and affordability as the administration clears the way for expanded drilling and mining on public lands. -
Rodriguez joins a GOP field that includes Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull and state Sen. Steve Lanier of Aztec. -
Though an asylum request was rejected, Ziaei was released in mid-2024 with authorization to work based on concerns he would be persecuted if returned to Iran.
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With months-long consulate and embassy delays being reported, the two tech companies say staying put in the U.S. right now could prevent workers from getting stranded in their home countries. -
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has finally received full federal recognition, which it has sought since 1888. Tribal leaders were moved to tears after President Trump signed the measure. -
Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world's cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate. -
The comedian appeared in his final show on Saturday, alongside Wicked star Ariana Grande. -
An NPR analysis of the Epstein files shows some documents, originally available on Friday, are no longer on the Department of Justice's "Epstein Library" website as the DOJ releases more files.
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