Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico plans to close women’s prison in rural community

Timing and other details regarding the closure of the Springer Correctional Center in Springer remain to be determined, officials said…

March 27, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Marijuana takes center stage in New Mexico special session

Korbin Osborn, left, works as a cannabis adviser at a medical marijuana dispensary in 2019 in Santa Fe. New Mexico…

March 27, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

GOP eyes Albuquerque congressional seat held by Haaland

Members of the Republican Party central committee who live in the 1st Congressional District were scheduled to vote on a…

March 27, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

Governor calls special legislative session in New Mexico

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling legislators back to the Capitol to consider proposals to legalize recreational marijuana.Morgan…

March 26, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico high court affirms man’s extended commitment

Psychiatrists have told different judges over the years that Ricky Quintana, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, could not stand trial…

March 26, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico relaxing rules on nursing home visits in pandemic

Aging and Long Term Services Secretary Katrina Hotrum-Lopez announced the new guidelines Wednesday in a news release regarding outdoor and…

March 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

New Mexico Legislature passes delayed sick leave mandate

Democratic state Pro Tem Sen. Mimi Stewart, of Albuquerque, speaks about sick leave during during the annual legislative session on…

March 24, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

Regional News

Small plane crashes in southern New Mexico; three aboard injured

Cause of the 1:30 a.m. crash was under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, which said the plane was on…

March 24, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Storm drops snow, pushes strong winds across New Mexico

A high wind warning was in effect into Wednesday afternoon in the Albuquerque area where the National Weather Service said…

March 24, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico Legislature assigns $1B in federal relief money

New Mexico’s Legislature is asserting its budgetary authority over $1.6 billion in new federal aid that dwarfs year-to-year spending adjustments,…

March 23, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

‘Significant late season storm’ forecast for New Mexico

The “significant late season winter storm” was expected to produce strong canyon winds with blowing snow in the Albuquerque area…

March 23, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Albuquerque mayor seeks re-election; could face three contenders

Keller, a 43-year-old Albuquerque native, made the announcement Monday. “We are poised to come out of the pandemic stronger and…

March 23, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

FBI: Cybercrime cost New Mexico victims nearly $24M in 2020

The agency’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has released its annual report, which showed compromised business emails had the biggest share…

March 19, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Grocery store workers, others now on New Mexico vaccine list

A sign greets visitors at a vaccination clinic at Kewa Pueblo, New Mexico. The New Mexico Health Department announced Friday…

March 19, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Regional News

State Police: 14-year-old arrested in killings of 2 men

The boy was arrested March 8 on charges of first-degree murder and other crimes in the Feb. 14 killings of…

March 19, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico pot legalization bill advances as time runs short

A Senate judiciary committee advanced a Democrat-sponsored bill on a 5-4 vote amid stinging criticism from Democratic Sen. Joseph Cervantes,…

March 18, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico puts surging income into schools, economic relief

The New Mexico state Senate approved an annual budget plan for state government that increases general fund spending by nearly…

March 17, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

Former tax official accused of changing, rerouting refunds

George Martinez, 45, of Albuquerque, appeared in federal court Wednesday after being arrested Tuesday on a March 12 federal indictment’s…

March 17, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico seeks end to police immunity from prosecution

State Rep. Georgene Louis, of Bernalillo County, appears via video to legislators and staff members at the state House on…

March 17, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

Congressional race to succeed Deb Haaland takes shape

Department of the Interior secretary nominee Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., speaks during her confirmation hearing Feb. 23 on Capitol Hill…

March 16, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

Cowboys for Trump leader won’t resign his Otero County post

Griffin made the declaration in response to a press release issued last week by county commissioners Gerald Matherly and Vickie…

March 16, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Albuquerque schools board appoints new superintendent

The board’s announcement of Elder’s appointment Monday noted his work helming the district during the pandemic and also said Elder…

March 16, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Albuquerque schools to resume in-person learning on April 5

New Mexico’s largest school district announced its startup date Friday after the state Public Education Department earlier in the week…

March 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

Film

Latest New Mexico film lineup includes independent features

The other productions consist of an independent silent short comedy, an independent short film and docuseries pilot, the office said…

March 13, 2021 • The Associated Press