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Elementary school student reading, math proficiency declines

A fifth grade student shows his geometry work to a teacher in 2018 at Columbus Elementary School, in Columbus, N.M.…

September 23, 2021 • Cedar Attanasio — Associated Press

New Mexico races to spend federal rental assistance

Several executive agencies overseen by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham are making the case for expanded services. (Morgan Lee/Associated…

September 23, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Jury seated in case of man suspected of killing Farmington woman

This February 2019 photo shows Sasha Krause, whose body was found in a forest outside Flagstaff, Ariz., more than a…

September 23, 2021 • Felicia Fonseca — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Report: Pilot in deadly balloon crash had drugs in system

A bouquet of flowers from a mourner is placed June 26 near the basket of a hot air balloon that…

September 22, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Legislators sue to rein in governor on pandemic relief

Several executive agencies overseen by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham are making the case for expanded services. (Morgan Lee/Associated…

September 21, 2021 • The Associated Press

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GPS for defendants in Bernalillo County to be monitored 24/7

SANTA FE – Defendants awaiting trial in Bernalillo County who wear GPS devices will be monitored more closely from now…

September 21, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Albuquerque OKs no-fares pilot program for city buses

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque’s public transit system won’t charge fares for riding buses during a 12-month experiment starting Jan. 1. City…

September 21, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Native Americans aim to boost voting power in New Mexico

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during a news briefing April 23 at the White House in Washington. New Mexico is…

September 21, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico hearing begins for next round of oil, gas rules

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

September 20, 2021 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

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Grand jury indicts ex-lawmaker in alleged kickback scheme

SANTA FE – A former high-ranking Democratic state legislator and Albuquerque public school administrator has been indicted by a grand…

September 20, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Courthouse canine starts new job in Santa Fe

Victim advocate Irene Melendez holding the leash of Judge, a 3-year-old yellow Lab, while speaking to a security guard at…

September 18, 2021 • Robert Nott — Santa Fe New Mexcian

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New Mexico reports 5 cases of West Nile virus infections

SANTA FE – State health officials say they have identified five cases of West Nile virus infections across New Mexico…

September 17, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Nutrition aid surges, food banks brace for uncertain future

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington on Sept. 8. President Joe…

September 16, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

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New Mexico extends masking order as new cases trend downward

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico is on the downslope of the pandemic as the number of new infections has started to…

September 16, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Tesla builds 1st store on tribal land, dodges state car laws

Tesla owners, Tesla employees and local political leaders gather at the service bay doors during an event on Sept. 9…

September 15, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO — Associated Press/Report for America

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Ruling: Car lights don’t need to work perfectly, just well

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s highest court has ruled that state law doesn’t require vehicle tail lights all be working…

September 15, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico deploys absentee ballot drop boxes statewide

Election officials are deploying ballot drop boxes across New Mexico for people who chose to cast absentee ballots without walking…

September 14, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico cattle ranchers pummeled by western drought

are trying to restock herds thinned by dry years

September 13, 2021 • Robert Nott — Sante Fe New Mexican

Associated Press New Mexico

US flag, sewn at POW camp, settles at Smithsonian

Retired Col. Brian Baca, right, tells New Mexico National Guard soldiers and airmen the story of an American flag made…

September 11, 2021 • Ollie Reed Jr. — Albuquerque Journal

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New Mexico reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths, most in months

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s pandemic death roll rose by 20 on Friday, the largest reported single-day increase in months.…

September 11, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico offers pay bump to prekindergarten teachers

SANTA FE – State officials responsible for early childhood education in New Mexico say that prekindergarten teachers deserve the same…

September 10, 2021 • Cedar Attanasio — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico’s $37 million plan to recruit more teachers

Incoming Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus addresses students on the first day of their fall semester Aug. 11 at Highland High…

September 10, 2021 • Cedar Attanasio — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico plots greater spending, from tuition to Medicaid

Several executive agencies overseen by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham are making the case for expanded services. (Morgan Lee/Associated…

September 8, 2021 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Las Cruces couple reflect on 75 years together

Thomas and Dee House sit together at their home Aug. 26 in Las Cruces, N.M. A chance meeting on July…

September 6, 2021 • Leah Romero — Las Cruces Sun-News