Associated Press New Mexico

FBI offers reward in probe of October death in Shiprock

The FBI and Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety have been investigating since 30-year-old Isiah Terrell Billy’s body was found…

March 12, 2021 • The Associated Press

New Mexico state Senate passes hair discrimination bill

If signed into law, hair-based discrimination would be prohibited in the workplace and in schools. Advocates for the law say…

March 12, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico House endorses ban of demonstrations at homes

The House voted 33-31 on Thursday to outlaw “residential targeted picketing” to protect people from harassment or being terrorized in…

March 11, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Associated Press New Mexico

Clean fuel standard wins approval by New Mexico Senate

Endorsed on a 25-14 Senate vote, the proposed legislation calls for a gradual reduction in the carbon intensity of transportation…

March 11, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Policing reforms gain momentum in New Mexico

On a 5-4 vote, a Senate committee on judiciary affairs endorsed the proposed New Mexico Civil Rights Act that also…

March 11, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Business

New Mexico Legislature approves liquor license overhaul

The Senate voted 29-11 Tuesday to approve the bill, and the House quickly agreed to recent amendments. The measure would…

March 10, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico ban on traps and wildlife poisons clears Senate

The legislation passed despite four Democrats from rural areas breaking with their party and voting in opposition. Two Republicans from…

March 10, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Police: Four found dead in car at Albuquerque airport garage

Police said three of the four people found dead at the Albuquerque International Sunport were reported missing since January from…

March 9, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Albuquerque gets new police chief, reform superintendent

Keller on Monday announced his selection of interim Chief Harold Medina to be the new chief and Sylvester Stanley, currently…

March 9, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

From scrappy startup to success, Meow Wolf looks to future

The five years since have seen the company jump onto a superhighway of growth almost as surreal as its artistic…

March 7, 2021 • TEYA VITU

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico reports 288 additional COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

About a quarter of the additional cases were reported in Bernalillo County, which includes metro Albuquerque. Counties with double-digit numbers…

March 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexicans in majority as Senate OKs COVID-19 relief bill

The 50-49 vote gives President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies a victory that they say is crucial for hoisting…

March 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Four arrested before trial of New Mexico prison gang member

FBI agent Bryan Acee testified on Wednesday in the trial of Jody Rufino Martinez, a 41-year-old self-admitted “solider” for the…

March 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Albuquerque to pay $350K to settle police retaliation claims

Sgt. Steven Martinez and Officer Tillery DiCenzo both alleged violations of a whistleblower law after then-Police Chief Mike Geier transferred…

March 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico governor’s top aide accused of ethics violation

Claudia Armijo, an attorney, has accused Teresa Casados of pressuring her to take part in voting to endorse a state…

March 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico officials: More money needed as duties increase

An open-pit mining operation contaminated Questa’s surface and groundwater badly enough to put it on a federal Superfund list, leading…

March 6, 2021 • SCOTT WYLAND

Associated Press New Mexico

Bill advances to exempt New Mexico from time changes

On a 22-18 vote, the Democrat-led Senate approved a bill that would keep New Mexico on daylight saving time throughout…

March 5, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico governor’s grocery bills prompt calls for audit

Fourteen GOP lawmakers signed the letter that was sent to the state auditor’s office seeking a review of the fund,…

March 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Insurance regulator to issue warning about virus-test billing

Insurance Superintendent Russell Toal said Wednesday that his office is preparing an administrative bulletin to ensure testing costs are not…

March 4, 2021 • MORGAN LEE AND CEDAR ATTANASIO

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico weighs options for teacher vaccination mandate

Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said during a briefing that the state already has vaccinated more than 15,000 educators and…

March 3, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico Legislature seeks reforms to spur internet access

Outside New Mexico’s metro areas, internet access can be slow, expensive or simply not available. Efforts to expand the state’s…

March 3, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico’s Spaceport America names new executive director

The company announced the appointment on Tuesday. McLaughlin served as the director of business development at Spaceport America before being…

March 3, 2021 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Civil rights claim seeks $1.8 billion or in-person schooling

Citing a section of the New Mexico Constitution that guarantees the right to a sufficient and equal education, and a…

March 2, 2021 • MORGAN LEE AND CEDAR ATTANASIO

Associated Press New Mexico

Outside investigators approved to help Albuquerque police

U.S. District Judge James Browning signed off on the order after a federal court hearing Friday, and said he will…

February 27, 2021 • The Associated Press