The Santa Fe New Mexican reports that the U.S. House has passed two water rights acts involving improving state water systems and giving the Pueblos more control.

The Ruidoso News reviews “tax lighting,” regarding problems attached to increasing taxable property values when houses are sold.

The Las Vegas Optic reviews a co-op project that could mean fewer power outages, but could also hurt the scenery in Mora County.

A Jemez Mountain School District administrator has been charged with steaing $3.3 million from the district, reports KOB TV.

The City of Carlsbad and the state have filled a civil suit against I&W, Inc. for damage to a brine well, says the Carlsbad Current-Argus.

Santa Fe Mayoral hopeful David Coss has a “hefty lead in fundraising,” says the Santa Fe New Mexican.