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Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high
Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states saw losses in female representation after the November election, according to a count released Thursday by the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics. ...
No. 25 Washington State hopes to regroup on Saturday against Oregon State
No. 25 Washington State (8-2) at Oregon State (4-6), Saturday, 7 p.m. EST (The CW) BetMGM College Football Odds: Washington State by 13 1/2. Series record: Washington State leads 57-48-3. What's at stake? Washington State heads into the...
New Mexico Lobos to host the Grambling Tigers Thursday
Grambling Tigers (1-2) at New Mexico Lobos (3-1) Albuquerque, New Mexico; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lobos -18.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico hosts Grambling. New Mexico went 13-3 at home last season while...
Feds outline 'necessary steps' for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal water officials made public on Wednesday what they called “necessary steps” for seven states and multiple tribes that use Colorado River water and hydropower to meet an August 2026 deadline for deciding how to manage the waterway in the future. “Today...
Top health official in New Mexico leaves after less than 2 years on the job
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving after less than two years on the job. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the announcement Wednesday, saying Allen would be stepping down at the end of the day. She did not give a...
Auditor cites improper use of public funds at Western New Mexico University
SILVER CITY, N.M. (AP) — Top officials and regents at Western New Mexico University failed to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities by consistently running afoul of travel and purchasing policies, according to investigators with the New Mexico state auditor's office. The agency...
Grambling Tigers to take on the New Mexico Lobos on the road
Grambling Tigers (1-2) at New Mexico Lobos (3-1) Albuquerque, New Mexico; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico hosts Grambling. New Mexico went 13-3 at home last season while going 26-10 overall. The Lobos averaged 81.0 points per game while...
AP Player of the Week: New Mexico's Dampier has hand in 4 TDs in 1st win over Top 25 foe since 2003
The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 12 of the season: Devon Dampier, New Mexico Dampier ran for three touchdowns, including the game-winner with 23 seconds left, and threw for another score in the Lobos' 38-35 home win over...
Rick Pitino defeats his son in their latest coaching clash as No. 22 St. John's tops New Mexico
NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Pitino defeated his son in their latest coaching clash as No. 22 St. John's passed its first real test this season, topping New Mexico 85-71 on Sunday behind 21 points and 11 rebounds from RJ Luis Jr. Deivon Smith added 15 points and all five starters scored in...
No. 22 St. John's hosts New Mexico after Dent's 25-point outing
New Mexico Lobos (3-0) at St. John's Red Storm (3-0) New York; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Storm -9.5; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico visits No. 22 St. John's after Donovan Dent scored 25 points in New Mexico's 100-81...