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N.M. senator pivots from fugitive to reformer

On Sunday, New Mexico state Sen. Jacob R. Candelaria said he received anonymous threatening telephone messages shortly after publicly criticizing…

October 29, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico reports 663 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths

The latest numbers increase the state’s totals to 43,826 cases and 991 known deaths. New Mexico Department of Health officials…

October 28, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Remote learning fails many New Mexico students, report says

They delivered their report as state lawmakers consider the impact of school closures, educational challenges posed by remote learning and…

October 28, 2020 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

Regional News

Navajo Nation seeks more paper applications for virus funds

FARMINGTON – The Navajo Nation said it is working to release more paper applications for a tribal hardship assistance program…

October 28, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Regional News

New Mexico pueblo leadership council gets new chairman

The All Pueblo Council of Governors announced Tuesday that Wilfred Herrera Jr. of Laguna Pueblo will serve as chairman after…

October 28, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico high court rejects GOP lawsuit on absentee ballots

Sandy Martinez begins filling in the first in-person ballot of the day at an early voting center on Saturday in…

October 27, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico building infrastructure for vaccine distribution

Medical personnel conduct drive-thru COVID-19 testing May 4 at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, N.M.Roberto E. Rosales/The…

October 27, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Regional News

Storm blasts New Mexico; travel hazardous in some places

National Weather Service forecasters said snow was expected to begin tapering off in western New Mexico on Tuesday and then…

October 27, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico sets new records on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Officials reported 875 new cases and five additional deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 41,040 cases and 965 deaths. Saturday’s…

October 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico DA gets grant for prosecutor to target gun crimes

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Mexico announced Friday that the grant was awarded to the office of District Attorney…

October 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Lawyer: Allegations against former police spokesman ‘false’

Attorney Sam Bregman told the Albuquerque Journal that allegations in a Police Department news release regarding former Officer Simon Drobik…

October 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Former Alamogordo officer sentenced in fatal Roswell wreck

Luke Maxwell Towner faces a Dec. 14 hearing after pleading guilty Thursday in state District Court to one count each…

October 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

State allows drivers older than 79 to renew licenses online

It’s the latest regulatory tweak by New Mexico officials in response to the coronavirus pandemic, with more expected in the…

October 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Local News

More fire restrictions imposed as New Mexico waits for rain

The Cibola National Forest is implementing the first stage of restrictions Friday on the Mount Taylor, Magdalena, Mountainair and Sandia…

October 23, 2020 • The Associated Press

Local News

New Mexico diocese to cease Sunday Mass amid virus surge

Archbishop John C. Wester is directing churches within the northern New Mexico diocese to cease regular Mass schedules after Sunday.…

October 23, 2020 • The Associated Press

Local News

Lawsuit: New Mexico county failed to monitor suicidal inmate

The lawsuit involving Fernando Rodriguez filed last week in U.S. District Court alleges that Grants County correctional officers ignored crucial…

October 23, 2020 • The Associated Press

Local News

Business mandates mount as New Mexico deals with virus surge

Starting Friday, restaurants, breweries, retail stores, gyms and other businesses are now required to close for two weeks if they…

October 22, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Regional News

Cowboys for Trump group fends off financial disclosures

A group with Cowboys For Trump shows their support for the president in Keystone, S.D. on July 3.Stephen Groves/Associated Press…

October 22, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico Military Institute reports 63 COVID-19 cases

The New Mexico Military Institute went into quarantine on Monday, including stopping visitors to the Roswell campus to limit the…

October 22, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Watchdog group cites interference at polls in Latino areas

Will Halm, foreground, joins a steady stream of voters to participate in the first day of balloting in New Mexico,…

October 21, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico reports single-day record 827 new COVID-19 cases

The latest numbers increase the total cases to 38,715 statewide since the pandemic started with 950 known deaths. Of the…

October 21, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico health agency resends 30K old virus test results

Department spokeswoman Marisa Maez said thousands of people received a repeated notification about an old test because of a technical…

October 21, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Border Patrol agent impersonator in New Mexico gets prison

Prosecutors said 45-year-old James Christopher Benvie received a 21-month prison term after being convicted in the case in March. Court…

October 21, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico Supreme Court seeks members for equity commission

An order issued Monday formally established the commission and outlined the framework for its membership. The panel will study issues…

October 21, 2020 • The Associated Press