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Tester seeks constitutional change on corporations

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:36:58 -0400

HELENA, Montana - U.S. Sen. Jon Tester on Tuesday proposed a longshot constitutional amendment aimed at limiting rights of corporations to spend in elections.

Gonzales confirmed as federal judge

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:40:32 -0400

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - The Senate on Monday voted unanimously to confirm New Mexico U.S. Attorney Ken Gonzales as the state's next federal judge, and New Mexico's senators immediately recommended one of his assistants be appointed to replace him.

NM concerned about Valles Caldera legislation

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:23:07 -0400

SANTA FE, New Mexico - The head of the New Mexico Game and Fish Department and members of the state Game Commission don't like the idea of turning over management of the Valles Caldera National Preserve to the National Park Service.

US extends border zone in southern New Mexico

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:28:48 -0400

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The federal government on Friday expanded a border zone for shopping and business northward in southern New Mexico, making it easier for visitors to reach cities such as Las Cruces and Deming.

Should US extend border zone

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:04:36 -0400

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - Thirty miles makes a big difference.

NM senators want expanded hours for port of entry

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:15 -0400

SANTA FE, New Mexico - New Mexico's U.S. senators are asking the federal government for 24-hour daily operation of a port of entry at Santa Teresa, along the international border with Mexico.