KUNM News Update
A New Mexico judge on Friday rejected an effort by a movie set armorer to challenge her conviction of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film "Rust." Plus, more than 70 wildfires starts so far this year on state and private land have burned just 400 acres, the lowest acreage consumed by fire compared with the same period over the last three years. But that doesn’t mean residents should rest easy.
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An association of petroleum producers and the Chamber of Commerce sued to join the case.
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As we’re approaching Easter weekend, officials are advising all families considering a trip to our state and national parks to be careful about what they bring with them.
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Many New Mexicans have relied on a federal program for affordable internet access for the past few years. That money is likely about to dry up.
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Nina Martin, reporter and editor with the Center for Investigative Reporting, discusses her reporting on the merger between Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center and Christus Health for the Reveal podcast, and how it created limits on reproductive and other care.
Let's Talk New Mexico
James Beard Foundation recognizes greatness in the culinary world. This year six New Mexico chefs are semifinalists in the “Best of the Southwest” category and another four local establishments are semifinalists in national categories like “best new restaurant,” “outstanding bakery,” and “outstanding bar.” The winners will be announced April 3rd.
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A historic and first-of-its-kind constitutional lawsuit accusing the state of New Mexico of failing to curb increasing air pollution is facing its first major hearing Friday as several groups petition the court to allow them to intervene in the case.
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The man injured when Albuquerque’s Chief of Police ran a red light and crashed into his classic mustang is suing the city. Todd Perchert suffered a broken collarbone, broken shoulder, eight broken ribs, and a collapsed lung among other injuries when Harold Medina struck the driver’s side of Perchert’s 1966 Ford Mustang on February 17.
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New contraceptive pill available without prescription will be free for the one-third of New Mexicans who are covered by Medicaid
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