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No artwork damaged in flooding at Hispanic cultural center

Much of the work to repair the flood damage has been complete. Two waterlines froze and broke in mid-February when…

February 27, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Infections among inmates boost New Mexico’s COVID case total

The New Mexico Department of Health noted that 191 of the new cases involved inmates at a state lockup in…

February 26, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico governor signs bill to preserve abortion rights

The legislation, which won final approval from the Democratic-led Legislature last week, overturns a dormant 1969 ban on most abortion…

February 26, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Las Cruces school official struck, killed while walking dogs

The death of the 50-year-old longtime educator was confirmed by Las Cruces police spokesman Danny Trujillo. The driver of the…

February 26, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Army weapon built in Albuquerque to be tested by 2024

The system, called the Tactical High Power Operational Responder or THOR, was built at Kirtland Air Force Base and provides…

February 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

New Mexico House endorses liquor reforms

On a 41-27 vote, the House approved a bill that would expand tastings to craft distilleries and expand restaurant alcohol…

February 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

Facebook seeks $6B to expand data center in New Mexico

Greater Kudu, LLC is seeking $6.6 billion under a series of six bonds that will help it expand its Facebook…

February 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

New Mexico Legislature approves tax holiday for restaurants

The state House gave final approval Wednesday to a pandemic economic relief bill on a 66-1 vote. The bill calls…

February 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Jet pilot reports unidentified object in New Mexico skies

A recording of the pilot’s transmission was made by Steve Douglass, a self-described “stealth chaser” from Amarillo. “Do you have…

February 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico official: Fences around state Capitol to remain

Republican legislators had requested removal of the chain-link fences with concrete barriers, arguing that no threat was evident and that…

February 25, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico Republicans ask to remove barriers around Capitol

Republicans in the state Legislature asked the Legislative Council on Tuesday to remove the fences around the facility, arguing that…

February 24, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico county vaccinates first responders under mandate

Meanwhile, state health officials on Tuesday reported 314 new confirmed COVID-19 cases with nine additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed…

February 23, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico begins construction of new state crime lab

The state Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday that construction of the new $21.9 million forensic laboratory has begun in…

February 23, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico governor used fund to buy groceries, dry cleaning

Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, over a six-month period in 2020 spent almost $13,500 from a taxpayer-funded expense account that is…

February 20, 2021 • The Associated Press

Film

Three film productions completed in Albuquerque

According to the state Film Office, the films included “Vengeance” produced by Blumhouse, “Cop Shop” produced by Warren Goz and…

February 20, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Police: Man sought in Albuquerque slaying held in Alabama

Breon Humphrey-Sallings remained jailed in Huntsville, where police said he was previously arrested in a 2019 homicide case and refused…

February 20, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico House speaker responds to ethics complaint

State House Majority Speaker Brian Egolf takes his oath on the opening day of the legislative session on Jan. 19…

February 19, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

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Report: Emergency exits at state Capitol violated fire code

All the marked emergency exits at the state Capitol were locked from the inside during business hours, KRQE-TV found on…

February 19, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

Utility financing bill clears New Mexico Senate panel

The Senate Conservation Committee voted 5-4 Thursday to advance the bill, which faces a long road through the New Mexico…

February 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Regional News

Political violence inspires New Mexico bill

The proposal comes in the wake of partisan violence in the U.S. and public anger over public health measures meant…

February 18, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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Wintry weather hinders drivers in parts of New Mexico

The National Weather Service said the heaviest accumulations were expected in the Raton Pass area on the New Mexico-Colorado border…

February 18, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico schools make plans for virtual, hybrid learning

The board voted 4-3 against hybrid learning, keeping the district virtual through the end of the year with limited in-person…

February 18, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico churches alter practices for Ash Wednesday

Instead of priests applying ashes to foreheads in the shape of a cross, ashes will be sprinkled atop parishioners’ heads…

February 17, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico city’s disputed statue located at private home

The statue of Don Diego de Vargas was removed from a Santa Fe park in June on the orders of…

February 16, 2021 • The Associated Press