Associated Press New Mexico

Navajo Nation considers coronavirus curfew sentencing change

Police have been charging curfew violators with public nuisance, which gives judges the choice of sentencing to 30 days in…

September 11, 2020 • The Associated Press

Porta-potty seen rolling on Route 66

A virtual video showed the porta-potty rolling down a busy intersection of the Mother Road as curious motorists looked on.…

September 11, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Snow, wind damage RV campground in Chama, force evacuation

Snow caused tree limbs to fall down, knocking down power lines and damaging camper trailers, prompting the campground’s operators to…

September 10, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Albuquerque police chief stepping down this fall

Geier has served as police chief since December 2017 and Keller’s statement said Geier brought in a new leadership team,…

September 10, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Free lunches continue for New Mexico students

Kindergarteners who are learning remotely during the coronavirus pandemic pick up meals at a bus stop near their home on…

September 9, 2020 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

Business

New Mexico film industry to resume some production work

Film companies will follow specific guidelines created by a industry task force as they resume, The Santa Fe New Mexican…

September 8, 2020 • The Associated Press

Business

New Mexico art collective seeks union, management resists

Employees at the Santa Fe-based art collective Meow Wolf are seeking to unionize under the Communications Workers of America umbrella.…

September 8, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

No suspects identified after two found dead in Albuquerque car fire

Albuquerque police said Monday that they have linked the two deaths to a home invasion. Officers were investigating a home…

September 8, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico to grocery stores: Stop taxing food on deliveries

Marylou Ligier takes a to-go order to a patron at her family’s restaurant and pastry shop Clafoutis on Aug. 24…

September 6, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Associated Press New Mexico

Navajo casinos join effort to boost census participation

Billions of dollars in federal funding are at stake along with congressional representation, and many Native American communities are historically…

September 5, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico governor: Don’t let your guard down on holiday

The state “has made great progress in the fight against COVID-19,” but the holiday weekend will be a key to…

September 5, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Medicaid enrollment strains public finances in New Mexico

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…

September 4, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico agencies boost access ahead of hunting season

The Land Office and the Game and Fish Department made the announcement in time for the start of the deer…

September 3, 2020 • The Associated Press

Business

Spaceport America vets capital projects amid investigation

Interim CEO Scott McLaughlin testified before a New Mexico legislative panel, saying the recent shakeup stemming from a whistleblower complaint…

September 2, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Associated Press New Mexico

Pandemic afflicts impoverished areas of New Mexico

Human Services Secretary David Scrase said that an analysis of infection rates by census tract shows that highly impoverished areas…

September 2, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Associated Press New Mexico

Drone damaged after going off runway at New Mexico air base

The remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Wing was the only aircraft involved, base officials said in a…

September 2, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico cites natural gas plants for excess air pollution

The New Mexico Environment Department on Tuesday announced compliance orders against plant operators DCP Operating Co. and Energy Transfer Partners…

September 2, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico surpasses Colorado in per-capita virus cases

The Dona Ana County area that includes Las Cruces led all counties in terms of new infections with 32 cases.…

September 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Associated Press New Mexico

Fires serve as reminder of risk for New Mexico communities

Smoke drifts from fires Thursday in Pecos National Forest near Santa Fe. As of Thursday, the fire, started by a…

August 28, 2020 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

Associated Press New Mexico

GOP delegates must self-quarantine in New Mexico, state says

Republican Party of New Mexico chairman Steve Pearce, left, stands alongside GOP candidates for the state House and Senate in…

August 28, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

Plaintiffs in New Mexico case seek plan for at-risk students

The case is centered on ensuring that at-risk students are being served. Around 80% of the state’s 330,000 students are…

August 28, 2020 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico eases pandemic restrictions as virus relents

indoors will be allowed

August 27, 2020 • The Associated Press

Business

Survey, focus groups aim to boost New Mexico competitiveness

Marylou Ligier takes a to-go order to a patron at her family’s restaurant and pastry shop Clafoutis on Monday in…

August 27, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Associated Press New Mexico

Woman guilty of embezzling from N.M. pistachio store

Jennifer Najar, 44, pleaded no contest to two felony counts of embezzlement of more than $20,000 at a hearing, according…

August 26, 2020 • The Associated Press