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House Panel Advances Gun Control Bill After Marathon Hearing

After nearly five hours of heated debate and public testimony, a House committee advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed gun control measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers.

Second Arrest Made in Albuquerque’s First Homicide of 2026

Albuquerque police have arrested a second suspect in the city’s first homicide of 2026, marking continued progress in the investigation into a New Year’s Day killing in downtown Albuquerque.

Sunspot Solar Observatory Closed After Mercury Spill, Reviving Memories of 2018 Shutdown

The Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico has been closed for weeks after liquid mercury was discovered inside its main telescope facility. While officials say there is no public risk, the lack of details has revived public speculation, echoing a controversial 2018 shutdown that fueled online rumors.