PNM, New Mexico’s largest electric company, is stuck in legal limbo after secretly executing a $400 million stock deal without regulator approval—prompting Blackstone’s billion-dollar buyout to stall. While most New Mexicans fear Blackstone’s profit-driven motives won’t serve local families, some business groups see the deal as a lifeline for overdue infrastructure upgrades. With regulators demanding a compliance plan to undo the illegal transaction and PNM yet to submit one, the future of New Mexico’s energy landscape hangs in the balance.

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A 13-year-old accused of fatally shooting his friend in Las Cruces avoided a trial by entering a no-contest plea, paving the way for a potential juvenile sentence lasting until age 21 — a major shift from the previous two-year max. The victim’s mother, honoring her son Chris Carnero’s kindness and love for others, now hopes this plea brings real accountability and prevents future tragedies, with sentencing set for August 11.

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Las Vegas just hit Stage 3 water restrictions—lawns and gardens get only two watering days per week, strictly early morning or late night. Car washing at home? Only if you use a water-recycling facility. Pool topping off? Out unless it’s a covered city or university pool. Restaurants can’t auto-serve water—you gotta ask. Fountains? Only if they recycle water and no splashing in the wind. Fire hydrants? Reserved for emergencies or utility director approval. Even-numbered addresses water Wednesdays, odd ones Thursdays—just one hour window each day. It’s all about saving every drop, because Vegas isn’t playing around.

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A man named Nichalas San Souci just received a 12-year prison sentence for brutally attacking an 8-year-old girl with a beer bottle at a New Mexico bar—wounding her neck so badly she needed 19 stitches. He didn’t even know the child, making the attack a shocking, random act of violence. The sentence reflects the justice system’s response to protect the innocent and hold perpetrators accountable for their horrific actions.

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A Albuquerque man faces no bail after allegedly stabbing his neighbor to death over spilled dog water — prosecutors say it was premeditated, backed by security footage and stab marks in his apartment; defense argues he’s remorseful and needs mental health care, but judge says the crime’s severity and danger outweigh any release possibility.

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Santa Fe’s city council is racing against time to finalize a controversial plan to transform the bustling Plaza — ditching a full traffic shutdown for a compromise: one lane open year-round. Originally meant to turn the plaza into a car-free paradise for pedestrians and tourists from Memorial Day to Halloween, the proposal sparked fierce backlash from locals who felt pushed out of their own space. Now, with emergency access as the new priority, supporters say it’s a lifesaving necessity — critics argue it undermines the very safety and vibrancy the plan promised. The final vote looms Wednesday night — a tense balancing act between cars, safety, and community.

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New Mexico’s weather is in a wild showdown: flash flood watches are up across northern, central, and western regions, with Tuesday’s storms poised to slam Santa Fe, Pecos, and Gallup—possibly dumping over two inches near Pecos, triggering downstream flooding and urban淹水. Raton could see sudden, heavy downpours even on dry ground. Meanwhile, a relentless heat wave clings on, pushing temps into the upper 90s and low 100s across central, northwestern, and eastern New Mexico—including the mountains—with heat advisories in effect. Even overnight, temps linger in the mid to upper 70s in lowlands, and Wednesday’s highs stay scorching, with scattered storms still possible in Taos, Red River, and Raton, potentially bringing damaging winds or hail. Stay alert—more flood watches may be issued if rain totals pile up in northeast New Mexico.

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Nike’s rumored Hatch green chile-inspired Dunk Low Pros are heating up the sneaker scene—with a listing on their Indonesian site teasing a Friday drop. Dubbed Saffron Quartz and Pear, these kicks channel Southwest vibes without naming New Mexico, sparking wild speculation. Official global release? Still pending, but if they drop, they’re poised to be the freshest flavor in footwear this year.

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