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New Mexico governor announces priorities for legislation

The endorsements include major initiatives that have been championed by the governor in the past: the authorization and taxation of…

January 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

California man pleads guilty to assaulting flight attendants

Federal prosecutors said 43-year-old Alton James Johnson of Yuba City entered his plea Tuesday. Johnson will remain in custody pending…

January 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Health officials: COVID-19 variant turns up in New Mexico

The New Mexico Health Department said the first known case of the variant in the state involves a man in…

January 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Police: Boy Scout from New Mexico dies camping in Colorado

The Conejos County sheriff’s office said Josh Miko, 17, of Los Alamos, was camping with other troop members when a…

January 13, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico land purchase to aid with wildlife protection

QUESTA, N.M. – The acquisition of nearly 1,200 acres of private land near the New Mexico-Colorado border will go a…

January 13, 2021 • Herald Staff Writer

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New Mexico Legislature seeks greater spending amid pandemic

The spending plan for the fiscal year starting on July 1 avoids spending cuts to state agencies as direct federal…

January 12, 2021 • MORGAN LEE

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New Mexico touts sewage monitoring program in COVID-19 fight

The New Mexico Environment Department said the virus was detected in wastewater samples taken from the state-run facility in Las…

January 11, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico reports 1,507 additional virus cases, 22 deaths

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

January 9, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Officials tour possible Space Command site in Albuquerque

Strategic basing officials during the Thursday tour focused primarily on infrastructure at the base to house the Space Command, the…

January 9, 2021 • The Associated Press

Business

New Mexico utilities look ahead to renewable energy mandates

Utilities scrambled to meet a statewide requirement in 2020 for having 20% of retail electricity sales come from renewable energy…

January 8, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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New Mexico opens vaccine distribution to more people

The expanded list under what is known as Phase 1B of the distribution plan also includes front-line essential workers who…

January 8, 2021 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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New Mexico Supreme Court overturns child abuse convictions

A divided court in a ruling issued Friday wrote that there wasn’t enough evidence to support Christopher Garcia’s convictions of…

January 8, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico to see added $300 weekly in jobless benefits

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions announced Wednesday that it will begin paying some benefits approved under a federal…

January 8, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Lawyers: New Mexico trying to comply with education needs

In a response filed in court this week, the lawyers also said school funding hasn’t been cut since the pandemic…

January 8, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Pandemic forces New Mexico legislative session to go virtual

Leading state lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss safety precautions as the Legislature prepares to convene Jan. 19 for its first…

January 7, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico governor grants clemency for 12 people

The governor’s office announced the pardons Wednesday, saying most of those receiving clemency had been convicted of a nonviolent offense.…

January 7, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Storm could bring much needed moisture to New Mexico

They issued an advisory Thursday, saying the storm is expected to move across the state beginning Saturday and will reach…

January 7, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Solar carports coming to four New Mexico government buildings

It’s part of the General Services Department’s State Buildings Green Energy Project – an initiative to cut the energy consumption…

January 6, 2021 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico cities prepare for vaccination distribution

Cities around the state are preparing for distribution while they await more guidance from the state Health Department. Agency officials…

January 5, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Legislators eye minimum sick leave, anti-discrimination law

The year’s first draft bills were posted Monday on the Legislature’s website and hint at an ambitious agenda for New…

January 5, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Albuquerque City Council approves hair discrimination ban

Albuquerque City Council voted on Monday to amend its Human Rights Ordinance to adopt the Create a Respectful and Open…

January 5, 2021 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico reports 1,286 additional virus cases, 25 deaths

Counties with triple-digit increases in cases included Bernalillo (316), Doña Ana (160), San Juan (155) and Sandoval (108) while the…

January 1, 2021 • The Associated Press

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N.M.’s Herrell to object to Electoral College results

Herrell said Thursday on her Facebook page that she would vote against certifying the Electoral College results in which President-elect…

January 1, 2021 • The Associated Press

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Stretch of I-25 closed in Las Cruces, HAZMAT tanker spill

The driver suffered unknown injuries and was transported to an area hospital, police said. NMSP spokesman Dusty Francisco said the…

December 31, 2020 • The Associated Press