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Michael J. Sheehan legacy: Archbishop took over in Santa Fe at a time of mounting crisis and led for two decades

Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, who died earlier this week, took reins of Archdiocese of Santa Fe at crisis point and led for the next 22 years. Services for Sheehan will take place for three days, starting Wednesday.

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 7:29PM

Photos: Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, 1939-2023

Michael J. Sheehan presided over the Santa Fe Archdiocese for 22 years, from 1993 to 2015. Sheehan died June 3, 2023 at age 83. Here's a look at Sheehan's years in Northern New Mexico.

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 6:31PM

New Mexico's largest credit union Nusenda moves to expand with acquisition

Once complete, the addition of Western Heritage's branches - it has one in Las Cruces, one in Deming and four in El Paso - will bring Nusenda's location count to 29, and will be its first branch foray into Texas.

Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 9:42AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 9:54AM

State agency extends contracts for Medicaid providers amid uncertainty over procurement process

The move by the New Mexico Human Services Department to extend the existing contracts through June 2024 - instead of the end of this year - comes after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration made a last-minute decision in January to cancel a procurement process for new contracts and start over.

Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 6:07PM

New Mexico's free child care program a lifeline for working parents – where available

More than 40,000 families around New Mexico are eligible for free child care, based on income. However, only about 1 in 4 of those families are receiving those services, according to state data.

Published: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 12:05AM
Updated: Sunday, June 4th, 2023 at 8:10AM

Former Archbishop of Santa Fe dead at 83

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe announced late Saturday that former Archbishop Michael Sheehan has died.

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 10:46PM

New Mexican Spanish, a unique American dialect, survives mostly in prayers

New Mexican Spanish is as central to these communities' identity as their iconic adobe churches, and its best chance of survival might be through faith, too.

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 9:01PM

Española woman bites into cocaine baggie after ordering Sonic hot dog

A woman who ordered a hot dog from the drive-thru on Tuesday got a mouthful of cocaine when she took a bite.

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at 6:14PM

Congressional Notebook: Stansbury votes ‘no’ on debt deal

Meanwhile, Russia says nyet to visits from New Mexico leaders

Published: Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 9:11PM
Updated: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 10:36AM

Haaland order extends Chaco Canyon drilling protections for next 20 years

After an extended review, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued an order Friday withdrawing federal lands within a 10-mile radius of Chaco Canyon from new oil and natural gas leasing for the next 20 years.

Published: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 4:00AM
Updated: Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 4:15AM

When will school start in Fall 2023 for Rio Rancho Public Schools?

Sandoval County jury awards $22.7 million to man after botched prostate operation

Michael J. Sheehan legacy: Archbishop took over in Santa Fe at a time of mounting crisis and led for two decades

US House panel investigates ties between US Interior secretary, environmentalists

Photos: Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, 1939-2023

FBI biker gang expert warns of more violence in wake of Red River shooting

Former Archbishop of Santa Fe dead at 83

New Mexican Spanish, a unique American dialect, survives mostly in prayers

Floodwaters engulf more areas of southern Ukraine after dam breach as hundreds evacuated

Former New Jersey Gov. Christie kicks off 2024 Republican presidential bid with swipes at Trump

US House panel investigates ties between US Interior secretary, environmentalists

Major dam collapses in southern Ukraine, flooding villages as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame

Saudi Arabia is slashing oil supply. It could mean higher gas prices for US drivers

Normandy marks D-Day's 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans

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Ukraine trying to end battlefield stalemate in what may be start of counteroffensive

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US releases video showing close-call in Taiwan Strait with Chinese destroyer

Ukraine keeps up pressure following Russian declaration of victory in Bakhmut

Here's how to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the pandemic payment freeze ends

'Do I have regrets? ... Hell yeah,' says Davenport mayor after partial collapse of Iowa building

Blinken warns Ukraine cease-fire now would result in 'Potemkin peace,' legitimizing Russian invasion

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How Biden and McCarthy struck a debt limit deal and staved off a catastrophe

Some 'Diablo IV' players report invalid license error message after early access launch

MDC deaths mix of suicide, medical episodes and issues during detox

Expert finds inadequate care at Metropolitan Detention Center

Witnesses said jail staff accused her of faking seizures. She died hours later.

NMSU men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar fired amid hazing scandal

'Punch in the gut for our university': Las Cruces, NMSU react to basketball program's downfall

Watch: Videos give play-by-play of University of New Mexico shooting, investigation

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Michael J. Sheehan legacy: Archbishop took over in Santa ...

Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, who ... Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, who died earlier this week, took reins of Archdiocese of Santa Fe at crisis point and led for the ...

June 7, 2023 1:29AM

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Photos: Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan, 1939-2023

Michael J. Sheehan presided over the ... Michael J. Sheehan presided over the Santa Fe Archdiocese for 22 years, from 1993 to 2015. Sheehan died June 3, 2023 at age 83. ...

June 7, 2023 12:31AM

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New Mexico's largest credit union Nusenda moves to expand ...

Once complete, the addition of Western ... Once complete, the addition of Western Heritage's branches - it has one in Las Cruces, one in Deming and four in El Paso - ...

June 6, 2023 3:54PM

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State agency extends contracts for Medicaid providers amid uncertainty ...

The move by the New Mexico ... The move by the New Mexico Human Services Department to extend the existing contracts through June 2024 - instead of the end of this ...

June 6, 2023 12:07AM

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New Mexico's free child care program a lifeline for ...

More than 40,000 families around New ... More than 40,000 families around New Mexico are eligible for free child care, based on income. However, only about 1 in 4 of those ...

June 4, 2023 2:10PM

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Former Archbishop of Santa Fe dead at 83

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe announced ... The Archdiocese of Santa Fe announced late Saturday that former Archbishop Michael Sheehan has died.

June 4, 2023 4:46AM

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New Mexican Spanish, a unique American dialect, survives mostly ...

New Mexican Spanish is as central ... New Mexican Spanish is as central to these communities' identity as their iconic adobe churches, and its best chance of survival might be through ...

June 4, 2023 3:01AM

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Española woman bites into cocaine baggie after ordering Sonic ...

A woman who ordered a hot ... A woman who ordered a hot dog from the drive-thru on Tuesday got a mouthful of cocaine when she took a bite.

June 4, 2023 12:14AM

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Congressional Notebook: Stansbury votes ‘no’ on debt deal

Meanwhile, Russia says nyet to visits ... Meanwhile, Russia says nyet to visits from New Mexico leaders

June 2, 2023 4:36PM