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New Mexico appoints leader to health agency amid virus surge

Ashley Pyne, right, helps her son, Elijah, complete a nasal swipe for COVID-19 testing in Picuris Pueblo, N.M., in April.Morgan…

November 11, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

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Border Patrol apprehends 41 migrants in southern New Mexico

The crossing attempt occurred Monday near the Santa Teresa Port of Entry west of El Paso, Texas, the Border Patrol…

November 11, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico county advances plan for 200 deputy body cameras

The Bernalillo County Commission on Tuesday granted County Manager Julie Morgas Baca the authority to execute the $3.1 million five-year…

November 11, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Election revives recreational pot initiatives in New Mexico

State Rep. Javier Martinez told a panel of lawmakers Tuesday that he will introduce legislation in 2021 to regulate and…

November 10, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

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Santa Fe schools end in-person learning experiment

“I am announcing today a hiatus of our volunteer hybrid program due to the rampant rise in COVID-19 cases in…

November 10, 2020 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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Albuquerque police: Worker shot trying to detain shoplifter

The shooting occurred Monday at a Dillard’s store at Cottonwood Mall. Police said the employee suffered a “noncritical wound” but…

November 10, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico again reports nearly 1,300 additional COVID-19 cases

Officials said there are 1,287 additional cases, a one-day record that was the same number reported Friday. But they said…

November 7, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico man drowns trying to save dog

Police Chief Freddie Trujillo said the Santa Fe man was seen heading into the pond at the Hilton Santa Fe…

November 7, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Legislature may meet in convention center amid pandemic

A maintenance worker power-washes the state seal at an entrance of the capitol building Aug. 24 in Santa Fe.Cedar Attanasio/Associated…

November 7, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

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Democrat says redistricting process will be fair, open

New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf, an architect of the state’s progressive Democratic wing, early this week lamented the defeat…

November 7, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

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New Mexico high court revisits issue of spousal testimony

The 2019 ruling said the so-called spousal communication privilege was based in misogyny and had “outlived its useful life,” but…

November 7, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Forecasters: More snow headed to New Mexico

Two storms are expected to hit northern and central parts of the state through Monday night. The first will bring…

November 6, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico Democrats gain steam for progressive priorities

Democratic Congresswomen Deb Haaland does a PSA for her twitter account Tuesday in downtown Albuquerque.Jim Thompson/The Albuquerque Journal via AP…

November 6, 2020 • MORGAN LEE AND CEDAR ATTANASIO

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First Black N.M. senator is progressive Air Force veteran

In his first attempt at elected office, Democrat and retired Capt. Harold Pope Jr. unseated Republican Sen. Sander Rue, who…

November 6, 2020 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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New Mexico governor seeks tourism stimulus as cases increase

Confirmed COVID-19 cases topped 50,250 in New Mexico on Wednesday with the reporting of an additional 1,022 cases. State health…

November 5, 2020 • The Associated Press

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COVID-19 testing to expand across southern New Mexico

The state Health Department said the effort is aimed at driving down positivity rates in counties that are currently on…

November 5, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Two people charged in destruction of Santa Fe Plaza obelisk

The Santa Fe Police Department announced Wednesday that Lily Sage Schweitzer, 33, and Ryan Witt, 29, each face multiple charges…

November 5, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Albuquerque police: Woman found dead, man gravely wounded

The woman was found dead outside an apartment and the wounded man was found inside the unit with an apparent…

November 4, 2020 • The Associated Press

Business

Navajo energy company to acquire shares in coal power plant

The Four Corners Power Plant in Waterflow, N.M., near the San Juan River in northwestern New Mexico. The Navajo Nation…

November 3, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Sentence delayed for man in killing of Navajo police officer

The delay was announced after Kirby Cleveland’s attorneys asked for more time to see if a coronavirus vaccine will be…

November 3, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico sets record for daily COVID-19 cases amid surge

State health officials reported an additional 1,141 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 49,240 since the coronavirus pandemic began.…

November 3, 2020 • The Associated Press

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GOP disputes removal of four New Mexico election challengers

Four Republican-appointed election challengers were removed from a warehouse in Doña Ana County, where absentee ballots are being processed, according…

October 31, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico surpasses 1,000 deaths from COVID-19

The statewide toll surpassed the mark with the addition of 13 more deaths, the most in a single day since…

October 30, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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New Mexico offers drought sessions as dry conditions persist

New Mexico State University will be hosting a series of virtual sessions for farmers and ranchers on drought management and…

October 30, 2020 • The Associated Press