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Cowboys for Trump leader appeals for pretrial release

In court filings Wednesday, attorneys for Griffin say a magistrate judge denied pretrial release for reasons not cited by prosecutors…

February 4, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico health officials cite results from vaccine

Nearly 9,000 people are receiving immunization shots each day across the state, as the weekly federal allotment of vaccine doses…

February 3, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico latest legislature to question emergency powers

On Wednesday, a Senate committee is considering a Republican proposal to limit emergency health orders to 14 days and bar…

February 3, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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Air Force likely to expand F-16 air space in New Mexico

In an environmental impact statement, the Air Force said it would prefer to extend current operations over Eddy, Otero and…

February 3, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico seeks to boost health insurance subsidies

Heath workers administer COVID-19 nasal swab tests inside the New Mexico State Capitol on Thursday in Santa Fe.Cedar Attanasio/Associated Press…

February 3, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico counties could secede under long-shot proposal

But a proposal filed Monday by a Roswell Republican would take those divisions a step further by allowing counties to…

February 3, 2021 • DAN BOYD

Regional News

Kirtland airman convicted in 2019 crash that killed woman

Airman Calvin Cooper, 22, faced sentencing Wednesday after being convicted Tuesday of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death…

February 3, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico fines store where employee died from COVID-19

The Environment Department on Tuesday announced the penalty against O’Reilly Auto Parts in Lovington, where employees showing symptoms were allowed…

February 2, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Judge denies release of jailed Cowboys for Trump leader

Cowboys for Trump leader and Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, center, talks with Republican New Mexico state Rep. Candy Ezzell…

February 1, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico reports 752 additional COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths

The number of infections is thought to be far higher than reported because many people have not been tested, and…

January 30, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico reports nearly 860 new virus cases, 38 deaths

Bernalillo County had the most additional cases with 184, followed by 83 in San Juan County, 74 in Doña Ana…

January 23, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Carlsbad eyes converting university branch into college

The board voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a resolution supporting the proposed conversion, which local officials contend would benefit…

January 23, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Officials: School vaccine clinics in New Mexico on hold

Republican Sen. Craig Brandt of Rio Rancho sent a letter to Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins on Thursday, calling the…

January 22, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Cowboys for Trump leaders seeks cover for financial backers

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday from the jailed founder of Cowboys for Trump, Couy Griffin, tossing the effort…

January 21, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico airman facing military trial in fatal car crash

Prosecutors said Airman 1st Class Calvin Cooper is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and reckless driving. They said…

January 21, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Quarter of hospital workers refuse vaccine in New Mexico

The New Mexico Department of Health wasn’t alarmed that more than a quarter of hospital workers in the state were…

January 20, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico lawmakers to consider prescribed fire measure

The measure would clarify liability for private landowners who conduct prescribed burns and create a certification program for conducting such…

January 20, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

How education funding could change in New Mexico

Education accounts for about half of the approximately $7 billion in general funds that lawmakers will haggle over during the…

January 20, 2021 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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Jailed Cowboys for Trump leader urged to quit county office

Otero County Commissioners Gerald Matherly and Vickie Marquardt demanded in a statement Tuesday that fellow district commissioner Couy Griffin step…

January 19, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Former New Mexico legislator known for wise, calm demeanor

Republican Jim White served one term in the Senate representing parts of Albuquerque, and Sandoval, Santa Fe and Torrance counties.…

January 16, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Albuquerque councilor accuses former lawmaker of advances

Sena this week issued an open letter through an attorney, saying Abbas Akhil needed to be held accountable for his…

January 16, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico capital city gears up for possible protests

The fencing went up Wednesday on two sides of the Roundhouse and around adjacent government offices. The work continued Thursday.…

January 14, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

New Mexico agency settles with oil company in well case

The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department said Tuesday that a notice of violation had been issued to San Juan…

January 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

High court weighs compensation for business restrictions

Courtesy of the New Mexico Office of the Governor via AP, File<br><br>Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs a $330 million economic…

January 13, 2021 • MORGAN LEE