Las Cruces, Silver City & SW N.M.
The Senate has confirmed John Bemis as secretary of the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
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Las Cruces District Judge Michael Murphy has until February 24 to step down. Under the agreement, Murphy can never be a judge again.

House lawmakers have voted to repeal a state law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses.
The House has approved a more than $5 billion budget that will boost take-home pay for educators and state workers.