Associated Press New Mexico

Sentencing set for airman convicted of Farmington woman’s killing

Mark Gooch awaits opening statements in his trial at the Coconino County Superior Court in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Sept. 24.…

December 28, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico will raise minimum wage to $11.50 for 2022

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s hourly minimum wage is set to increase by a dollar to $11.50 at the start…

December 28, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexicans call for change for repeat DWI offenders

Blotter lightscca ALBUQUERQUE – With authorities logging more than a dozen DWI arrests in the Albuquerque area since Christmas Eve,…

December 27, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico county prepares for recreational cannabis

establishments in state scheduled to be able to open in April

December 26, 2021 • Phil Scherer — Las Vegas Optic

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Suspect arrested in bow-and-arrow killing of bear near Taos

ALBUQUERQUE – A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of a bear with a bow and arrow near Taos,…

December 26, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Rudolfo Anaya weaved bilingual holiday tale for children

An illustration from the newly published children’s book titled “New Mexico Christmas Story,” from Museum of New Mexico Press. The…

December 25, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

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New Mexico county concerned about forest proposal

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – Otero County commissioners have approved a resolution voicing opposition to a proposed plan that will guide forest…

December 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

$2.5B headed to tribes for long-standing water settlements

A boat moves along Wahweap Bay along the Upper Colorado River Basin on June 9 at the Utah and Arizona…

December 24, 2021 • Suman Naishadham and Felicia Fonseca — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Forecasters: New Mexico should brace for worsening drought

A truck hauling an emergency water tanker trailer is dispatched from the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority in Albuquerque…

December 23, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico lawmakers want to study costs, benefits of public power

Public Service Co. of New Mexico uses this solar farm west of Rio Rancho, N.M., to help power Facebook’s data…

December 23, 2021 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico urges caution for holidays amid virus threat

Medical personnel test people for the coronavirus in 2020 in Albuquerque. New Mexico health officials on Wednesday warned that COVID-19…

December 23, 2021 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico governor seeks low-carbon fuel standard

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement Monday that, “New Mexico must pass a clean fuel standard…

December 20, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Salvation Army official: Theft of toys no victory for Grinch

Toys donated after a Salvation Army van loaded with $6,000 worth of toys for children was stolen earlier in the…

December 19, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Van full of Christmas toys stolen in Farmington

FARMINGTON – Time is of the essence for the Salvation Army in New Mexico now that the Grinch has thrown…

December 18, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico governor approves 3-district congressional map

A choir group from Eastern New Mexico University performs at the Capitol Rotunda in Santa Fe on Nov. 17. New…

December 17, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Tribes prevail as redistricting plans advance in New Mexico

Political boundaries are being redrawn by New Mexico’s Democrat-led Legislature in a sparsely populated state where Hispanics and Native Americans…

December 17, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico regulators deny utility’s exit from coal plant

The Four Corners Power Plant in Waterflow, N.M., near the San Juan River in northwestern New Mexico. (Susan Montoya Bryan/Associated…

December 16, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Native Americans wield influence in New Mexico redistricting

New Mexico State Senators George Muñoz, left, and Shannon Pinto speak after the passage of a $478 million spending bill…

December 16, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico Senate passes broadband, highway spending bill

New Mexico State Senators George Muñoz, left, and Shannon Pinto speak after the passage of a $478 million spending bill…

December 15, 2021 • Cedar Attanasio — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico redistricting stalls amid discord on tribal plan

Disability advocates Ellen Pinnes and Jim Jackson look at proposed redistricting maps posted on a wall inside the state Capitol…

December 14, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

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New Mexico reports its first case of the omicron variant

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday announced the state’s first identified case of the COVID-19…

December 14, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Outdoor recreation showing signs of recovery in New Mexico

A mountain biker rides the single-track trail in 2019 on national forest land in Placitas, N.M. New Mexico’s multibillion-dollar outdoor…

December 13, 2021 • Adrian Hedden — Carlsbad Current-Argus

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico Legislature sends redistricting plan to governor

Disability advocates Ellen Pinnes and Jim Jackson look at proposed redistricting maps posted on a wall inside the state Capitol…

December 13, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

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Feds: Fentanyl is the No. 1 drug driving Albuquerque crime

ALBUQUERQUE – Authorities say fentanyl is the No. 1 drug driving crime and violence in Albuquerque. Drug Enforcement Administration said…

December 13, 2021 • The Associated Press