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New Mexico redistricting plans advance toward floor votes

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico redistricting plans advance toward floor votes

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

December 11, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

University of New Mexico requiring COVID-19 booster shots

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico is requiring all employees and students to get a COVID-19 booster shot by…

December 10, 2021 • The Associated Press

Revamped New Mexico 3-seat congressional map advances

Associated Press New Mexico

Revamped New Mexico 3-seat congressional map advances

New Mexico state Sen. Joseph Cervantes, D-Las Cruces, attends the opening of a special legislative session on redistricting on Monday,…

December 10, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Tribes weigh in as New Mexico redistricting bills advance

Associated Press New Mexico

Tribes weigh in as New Mexico redistricting bills advance

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

December 10, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

New Mexico regulators reject proposed utility merger

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico regulators reject proposed utility merger

One of the major transmission lines that runs to the west of Albuquerque. A powerful panel of New Mexico regulators…

December 10, 2021 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Forecasters: Snow, strong winds on tap for New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters say much of New Mexico will see blustery weather weather late Thursday and early Friday from a…

December 9, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico preps for future shortages on Pecos River

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s top water official has issued an order establishing the framework for dealing with future water shortages…

December 8, 2021 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

New Mexican weaver joins university wool heritage project

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New Mexican weaver joins university wool heritage project

Richard Trujillo grabs indigo wool to work on a table runner at his weaving shop Nov. 22 in Chimayo, N.M.…

December 6, 2021 • Jessica Pollard — Santa Fe New Mexican

Democrat-led New Mexico delves into political redistricting

Associated Press New Mexico

Democrat-led New Mexico delves into political redistricting

Preparations are made at the New Mexico Senate chamber as state lawmakers trickle into the Statehouse on Jan. 19, 2021,…

December 6, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Cultural property title gives New Mexico family peace

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Cultural property title gives New Mexico family peace

The home of significant African American educator Clara Belle Williams in Las Cruces, N.M., was established as a historical property…

December 4, 2021 • Miranda Cyr — Las Cruces Sun-News

U.S. Navy medics due at San Juan Regional Medical Center to help with critical care

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U.S. Navy medics due at San Juan Regional Medical Center to help with critical care

Some people are turning to a medication intended for horses to treat COVID-19, and San Juan Regional Medical Center is…

December 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

New Mexico governor seeks pay increase for public schools

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New Mexico governor seeks pay increase for public schools

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, pictured July 29, says being fully vaccinated means three shots, and she’s pushing all…

December 2, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

New Mexico study highlights growing dependence on oil sector

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico study highlights growing dependence on oil sector

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland addresses a crowd during a celebration at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New…

December 2, 2021 • Cedar Attanasio and Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Navy medical team heading to San Juan Regional to help with COVID-19

Associated Press New Mexico

Navy medical team heading to San Juan Regional to help with COVID-19

A drive-thru assessment center for possible COVID-19 testing has been set up at San Juan Regional Medical Center for people…

November 30, 2021 • The Associated Press

Ancient juniper trees illegally cut in New Mexico monument

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Ancient juniper trees illegally cut in New Mexico monument

Alligator juniper trees were harvested at El Malpais National Monument near Grants, N.M. Park Service officials are asking the public…

November 30, 2021 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

New Mexico oil regulators aim to limit seismic activity

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New Mexico oil regulators aim to limit seismic activity

New Mexico is now the nation’s second largest oil producing state, and environmental officials say more needs to be done…

November 29, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Man dies while snowboarding at resort near Taos

TAOS, N.M. – A Rio Rancho man has died while snowboarding at a popular northern New Mexico ski resort. Taos…

November 29, 2021 • The Associated Press

Native American leaders say Chaco prayers being answered

Associated Press New Mexico

Native American leaders say Chaco prayers being answered

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland meets with tribal governors after a celebration at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern…

November 26, 2021 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Judge: District Attorney’s Office off case after Farmington Police recorded defendant’s call with attorney

FARMINGTON – A New Mexico judge has ruled that a district attorney’s office must be replaced as prosecutors in a…

November 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

Visiting New Mexico’s Capitol? Bring vaccine proof, not guns

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Visiting New Mexico’s Capitol? Bring vaccine proof, not guns

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

November 24, 2021 • Cedar Attanasio — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Appeals court: Albuquerque ordinance violates First Amendment

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s ruling that an Albuquerque ordinance aimed at curbing…

November 24, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

2 New Mexico school districts close down, citing COVID surge

SANTA FE – At least two schools in New Mexico are sending students home early this week for remote learning,…

November 23, 2021 • Cedar Attanasio — Associated Press

Interior head: Chaco protections ‘millennia in the making’

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Interior head: Chaco protections ‘millennia in the making’

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland addresses a crowd during a celebration at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New…

November 23, 2021 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

New Mexico foresees robust growth in state government income

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico foresees robust growth in state government income

Firearms are being banned at the New Mexico state Capitol building with few exceptions starting in early December, under rule…

November 22, 2021 • The Associated Press