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Amid pandemic, New Mexico forges path to legal cannabis

Store manager Ruby Amsden, left, attends to medical marijuana customer and retired nurse Jan Stewart, who uses cannabis to relieve…

February 16, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

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Winter storm delivers snow, freezing temps across New Mexico

Snowfall has led to more than 150 delays and closures Tuesday morning with residents being urged to stay home. In…

February 16, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Gathering of Nations Powwow canceled for second year in a row

The Albuquerque Journal reported Monday that the Gathering of Nations Powwow, typically held in Albuquerque, will be entirely online. Gathering…

February 16, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Storm system to pummel New Mexico with snow, winds, chill

The National Weather Service said several inches of snow were expected Saturday night through Sunday and that wind blowing through…

February 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Heinrich, Lujan vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial

Sen. Martin Heinrich said what happened Jan. 6 at the Capitol was a “violent and bloody attack on our democracy…

February 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico weighs new investments in early education

The Democratic-dominated House vote Friday in favor of the initiative that would tap an additional 1% share each year from…

February 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico reports 407 new virus cases, 23 deaths Friday

The New Mexico Department of Health reported that the state has seen 179,724 cases and 3,502 deaths related to COVID-19…

February 12, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico asks to skip student testing again this year

The request comes as most class and study time is taking place remotely, and public health restrictions make it difficult…

February 12, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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Winter storm watch issued for much of New Mexico for weekend

The National Weather Service said a quick-moving system would bring rain and mountain showers to northwestern and west-central New Mexico…

February 12, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico House passes proposal to list capital projects

Currently, final projects are published, but not how much each legislator has allocated. The state House voted 65-1 on Thursday,…

February 12, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Governor heads to D.C. to talk virus relief

Grisham to meet with president, other governors

February 11, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Abortion-rights bill wins decisive vote in New Mexico Senate

Democratic state Sen. Linda Lopez of Albuquerque, standing with a microphone, leads an effort to shore up abortion rights in…

February 11, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

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With wildfire risk up, New Mexico supports controlled burns

The bill, passed unanimously Thursday, removes severe liability provisions written into territorial law 20 years before New Mexico became a…

February 11, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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New Mexico to end quarantine requirements for travelers

The state Health Department cited what it described as “a brighter pandemic outlook” for the change in policy. Despite January…

February 10, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico employee accepts position in Biden administration

Pam Coleman, who was appointed to serve as director of the state personnel office in January 2019 under Gov. Michelle…

February 10, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Few New Mexico schools rush to offer in-person classes

Fire marshal Geronimo Griego closes the door to an air filter closet during an inspection of the Nina Otero Community…

February 9, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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New Mexico officials hold out hope for more vaccine supply

Nearly 600,000 residents have registered online to be vaccinated, but health care officials and the state Health Department acknowledge that…

February 9, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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New Mexico reports 424 additional COVID-19 cases, eight deaths

The latest figures released by the Department of Health increased the state’s pandemic totals to 177,214 cases and 3,386 but…

February 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Structure fire in village spreads into New Mexico forest

Numerous volunteer fire departments and two fire engines completed lines around the fire, limiting its size to 17 acres of…

February 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico lawmaker changes affiliation after abortion vote

House Minority Leader Jim Townsend said on Friday that state Rep. Phelps Anderson of Roswell changed his voter registration to…

February 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Democrats cap damage awards in police accountability bill

Bill sponsor and state Rep. Georgene Louis of Albuquerque announced the revisions Friday to the bill that would also waive…

February 6, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

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Wild horse hit, killed along highway near Navajo Nation

Navajo Police joined residents to chase the remaining horses back to the mountains in the Red Rock Chapter area, The…

February 5, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico Legislature considers college tuition funding

Of that, $26 million would be drawn from the general fund to support students of two-year colleges through the Opportunity…

February 5, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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New Mexico teachers union opposes extending school year

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

February 4, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO