Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in New Mexico.

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TOP STORIES:

US ELECTION-2020-NEW MEXICO

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Republicans says they will embark on an aggressive strategy to win over Hispanic and Native American voters in 2020 as the party experiences it most diverse primary races in recent history. By Russell Contreras. UPCOMING: 400 words. AP Photos.

NUCLEAR WEAPONS-PLUTONIUM

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation are finding themselves in an awkward position as watchdog groups claim the U.S. government is skirting one of the nation’s key environmental laws by refusing to take a bigger look at the consequences of ramping up production of key plutonium components for the nation's nuclear arsenal. As supporters of bringing more nuclear weapons work to New Mexico, the Democrats' reticence to speak about whether there should be a more in-depth review follows their intense criticism of the Trump administration's plans to roll back environment oversight of other federal projects. By Susan Montoya Bryan. UPCOMING: 600 words.

TROUBLED SANTA FE POLICE

SANTA FE, N.M. — A scathing report that found dozens of issues with the Santa Fe Police Department’s handling and storage of evidence is just the beginning, attorneys say. An audit from a public safety consultant release Friday found that evidence for a sexual assault from 2015, “could not be located after a prolonged search,” the Santa Fe New Mexican reports. SENT: 220 words.

IN BRIEF:

—UBER RIDER-ARREST: A man accused of trying to kidnap his Uber driver in Colorado is being held in New Mexico.

—MEDICAL MARIJUANA-HOUSE ARREST: A New Mexico man serving a house arrest sentence for drunken driving is suing to be allowed to use medical marijuana.

SPORTS:

BKC--NEW MEXICO-BRAGG-DWI

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico forward Carlton Bragg Jr. has been dismissed from the Lobos basketball team following his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. Coach Paul Weir released a statement late Sunday, hours after Bragg's arrest, saying the embattled player needed to focus on his personal well-being. SENT: 380 words.

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