Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., in gratitude for the prayers and well wishes for his recovery, returned to the United States Senate today, getting back to work for the people of New Mexico following his medical emergency.

Retaking his seat in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, the Senator voted to advance President Biden’s highly qualified nominees to the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in addition to taking important votes on the Senate Floor.

“It is the greatest honor of my life to represent New Mexico in the United States Congress,” Luján...

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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 95 March 2, which makes finding and enrolling in quality affordable health coverage easier for New Mexicans. “The Easy Enrollment Act,” sponsored by Representative Liz Thomson, Senator Liz Stefanics, and Senator Brenna McKenna, gives uninsured New Mexicans an easy on-ramp to health coverage through the state income tax system.

“This legislation will result in more New Mexicans enrolling in affordable health insurance – a win for families and communities around the state,” Lujan Grisham said. “Many New Mexicans are unaware that they qualify for quality coverage, and streamlining the...

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Regina Bee

Jan. 23, 5:02 pm

Aggravated DWI (Fourth)

Gallup Police stopped a vehicle swerving across Aztec Avenue, which led to Regina Bee, 41, of Gallup, being arrested for her fourth DWI offense.

Officer Albert Jarad was traveling westbound near the intersection of Aztec Avenue and Second Street when he pulled behind a black Nissan Altima at a traffic signal. While the light was still red, the Altima pulled forward and continued on Aztec Avenue.

Jarad began following the Altima, which then stopped at a green light before continuing on its path.

The Altima continued on Aztec Avenue, eventually driving over the median line without activating its turn...

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of whoever killed William Robert Nelson Jr.

On Aug. 27, 2015, partial skeleton remains later identified as Nelson were found along a trail near Iyanbito, N.M., on the Navajo Nation.

Nelson’s family had reported him missing in May 2014. At the time, blood and blood spatter were found in Nelson’s bedroom in Iyanbito.

“Those who have lost loved ones never forget, and neither does the FBI,” Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda of the Albuquerque FBI Division said. “The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety have been investigating this case for a long...