Associated Press New Mexico

Hopefuls in key U.S. House race in New Mexico OK two debates

U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-Las Cruces, speaks to voters during a town hall meeting on Feb. 18 in Belen,…

August 15, 2020 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Members appointed to New Mexico’s new civil rights panel

The panel was created through legislation in June during a special session that focused on state funding fixes prompted by…

August 15, 2020 • CEDAR ATTANASIO

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New Mexico aims to keep daily COVID-19 case count in check

The tally marks another day of lower daily case counts as state health officials look to keep the numbers from…

August 15, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico retirement board to study investment policies

Questions about socially responsible investments dominated Friday’s meeting as teacher unions and immigrant activists have been pressuring the board to…

August 14, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Union votes no confidence, calls for Santa Fe mayor’s ouster

The union approved a resolution Wednesday night that cited mismanagement and public safety issues stretching from the beginning of Webber’s…

August 13, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Project will bring drinking water to New Mexico pueblos

Federal officials said construction on the Pojoaque Basin regional water system began this week. The system, which will divert water…

August 13, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New office in New Mexico to focus on Indigenous cold cases

The office in Albuquerque is part of an effort to address violence against Native Americans and Alaska Natives, particularly women…

August 12, 2020 • The Associated Press

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School year begins for some New Mexico districts

Albuquerque Public Schools started Wednesday as schools in the district have been distributing technology to students, making virtual home visits…

August 12, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico health insurance co-op prepares to close

State insurance regulators announced Tuesday that New Mexico Health Connections will not be an option during the open enrollment period…

August 12, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Second suspect hospitalized in case where child’s remains found

On Aug. 13, 2018, defendants, from left, Jany Leveille, Lucas Morton, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj and Subbannah Wahhaj enter district court…

August 12, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

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New Mexico reports another 202 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported another 202 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to more than…

August 11, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Dem state lawmaker resigns, will run for Bernalillo sheriff

The Democrat told The Associated Press on Tuesday he submitted his resignation letter and will begin organizing his campaign. The…

August 11, 2020 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Associated Press New Mexico

Gold King mine spill left linger troubles on Navajo Nation

Duane “Chili” Yazzie, the Navajo Nation’s Shiprock Chapter president, holds a tomato he just picked from his garden on July…

August 9, 2020 • THERESA DAVIS

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Cowboys for Trump resists reveal of financial contributors

Griffin, an Otero County commissioner, is battling state campaign finance regulators in federal court, even as his recent comments about…

August 8, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

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Associated Press New Mexico

Colorado man sentenced threatening to kill official, lawyer

Federal prosecutors said Andrew Graham, 40, of Snowmass, had pleaded guilty to sending interestate communications threatening to killing someone and…

August 8, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Agency reports first plague death in New Mexico since 2015

The man was in his 20s and had been hospitalized, officials said Friday. Department officials had said in late July…

August 8, 2020 • The Associated Press

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DA won’t prosecute New Mexico park ranger in fatal shooting

Civil rights lawyer Shannon Kennedy said Charles “Gage” Lorentz’s parents Kimberly Beck and Travis Lorentz were disappointed, and that the…

August 8, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Man in child porn case that closed observatory indicted

Court documents show that a grand jury last month indicted former janitor Joshua Lee Cope on three child pornography counts…

August 8, 2020 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

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Pandemic tests boundaries of remote work in New Mexico

Stewart’s extended stay with family outside the state has prompted questions about the boundaries of remote work as much of…

August 8, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

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Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails to offer online classes

The group said Thursday it would administer the classes in age-appropriate small groups facilitated by Girl Scouts staff and volunteers…

August 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Business

Green chile distributors to sell directly to public

Changes at stores pressure distributors

August 7, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico beef packing plant reports 21 coronavirus cases

The New Mexico Environment Department has advised USA Beef Packing LLC owner Jose Madrid on how to handle the influx…

August 7, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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New Mexico starts offering rescue loans to small businesses

Legislation approved in June sets aside up to $400 million in state trust funds for loans to individual businesses of…

August 6, 2020 • Associated Press

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New Mexico school officially dumps Spanish conquistador name

Indigenous leaders and younger Latinos say brutality shouldn’t be celebrated

August 6, 2020 • Associated Press