Kevin Hendricks, nm.news, Author at The Independent News at Route66.news - Page 3 of 23

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks during a press conference on Sept. 8, 2023 regarding a new public health order.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico opens public comment on $675M broadband expansion plan

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

General Interest, Torrance County

4-H opens enrollment for new program year with over 200 youth projects

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

The Town of Edgewood will permit the water utility company EPCOR to rezone two of its properties. The town commission voted 4-0 Tuesday to approve two of EPCOR’s requests during a quasi-judicial hearing. (EPCOR)

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Water utility EPCOR secures Special Use Zoning in Edgewood

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

a July 3 traffic stop involving commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was later involved in a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed New Mexico authorities during a press conference last week. (NMSP)

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Sens. Crystal Brantley of Elephant Butte, right, and Nick Paul of Alamogordo, center, toured the Otero County Processing Center Monday. Courtesy photo)

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

Republican senators defend ICE detention facility after tour

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

New Mexico, Politics & Elections

Over 1,100 candidates file for New Mexico municipal elections

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Moriarty City Hall

Local Gov., Moriarty

Moriarty to discuss city budget, appointing new clerk during doubleheader meetings

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

New Mexico's state parks contributed $266 million to the state's economy in 2024 while supporting more than 5,000 jobs, according to a new study released Monday by the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

New Mexico state parks generate $266 million economic impact, support over 5,000 jobs

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news and nm.news August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

nm.news | merritt hamilton allen

Commentary, New Mexico, Opinion

Gerrymandering: ‘But the Republicans!’

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced Monday the state's first human case of plague for 2025, involving a 43-year-old man from Valencia County.

Healthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first human plague case of 2025

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 25, 2025August 25, 2025