Associated Press New Mexico

Deputies: New Mexico man attacked woman, family with machete

The Las Cruces Suns-News reports Zachary Tanner Cadena was arrested Friday in Las Cruces after a fight with the woman…

April 29, 2020 • The Associated Press

ADL condemns New Mexico mayor’s ‘Nazi’ remark about governor

The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region said Friday it condemns comments made by Grants Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks to The…

April 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico university gets grant to tackle opioid epidemic

The university said Thursday its School of Nursing will use the money to fund a project aimed at expanding the…

April 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Police: Dad neglected adult son with muscular dystrophy

The Hobbs News-Sun reports James Melvin Scott of Lovington was arrested Monday after a months-long investigation into the death of…

April 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Shuttered Albuquerque hospital to reopen for virus patients

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed over the building to the New Mexico Department of Health last weekend, making…

April 23, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Another official in Rio Arriba County facing charges

The New Mexico Attorney General’s office says former Rio Arriba County Commissioner Barney Trujillo made more than $100,000 from three…

April 23, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Gallup high school gym to reopen for coronavirus patients

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expecting to turn over the keys to Miyamura High School to local and…

April 18, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Journalist examines boxer Jack Johnson’s fight in New Mexico

In this 1932 file photo, boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, poses in New York City. Born…

April 18, 2020 • RICK WRIGHT

Associated Press New Mexico

Valerie Plame leads congressional fundraising efforts

Congressional candidate and former CIA operative Valerie Plame of Santa Fe, N.M., seeks support from local party delegates at the…

April 18, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Associated Press New Mexico

Historic sign to be part of planned Route 66 visitor center

The Mountain Lodge Motel sign has been removed and placed into storage until the new venue is ready. City officials…

April 17, 2020 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico dioceses have different public Mass approaches

The doors at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church in the Old Town historic district of Albuquerque remain closed Thursday.Susan…

April 17, 2020 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Associated Press New Mexico

National Hispanic Cultural Center gets leader after months

The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs announced this week that Josefa Gonzalez Mariscal has accepted the job to lead…

April 17, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico governor adds church services to gatherings ban

Lujan Grisham’s announcement of her deletion of a previous exemption for houses of worship said many congregations have already canceled…

April 12, 2020 • Paul Davenport

Associated Press New Mexico

Albuquerque facility to shelter elderly coronavirus patients

Plans call for the elderly coronavirus patients to be moved to Canyon Transition Rehabilitation Center for care and recovery and…

April 11, 2020 • Paul Davenport

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico officials: Going outdoors OK but avoid gatherings

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration on Friday issued guidelines saying people going outdoors should practice social distancing and be cautious…

April 11, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Centuries-old acequia cleaning tradition hurt by COVID-19

“This is the lifeblood of Northern New Mexico,” Bustos, 63, said of the centuries-old acequia and others like it as…

April 11, 2020 • DANIEL J. CHACÓN

Associated Press New Mexico

Virus infections surpass 1,000 in New Mexico, deaths climb

Police tape cordons off a public basketball court in Santa Fe on Thursday as state health officials take new precautions…

April 11, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

New Mexico TV stations to broadcast classes for K-5 students

The participating Public Broadcasting Service stations are KENW-TV at Eastern New Mexico University’s Portales campus, KNME-TV at the University of…

April 6, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Santa Fe’s vacation rental market sees big decline

Stores are closed at a central plaza and shopping district amid a public health order that has closed down most…

April 4, 2020 • KYLE LAND

Business

New Mexico cancels national tourism campaign amid virus

New Mexico Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Jen Schroer warned March 27 the state’s tourism industry will continue suffering amid COVID-19…

March 30, 2020 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

Associated Press New Mexico

Police: Man bit off part of girlfriend’s finger

Court records show Isiah Thompson of Artesia was arrested earlier this month for aggravated battery against a household member, the…

March 24, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico reports five new coronavirus cases

cracks down on hoarding of medical supplies

March 18, 2020 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Coronavirus tests rural health networks in New Mexico

55 intensive care beds are available across the state

March 18, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Associated Press New Mexico

Police: New Mexico teen arrested after kidnapping, shooting

KRQE-TV reports the 16-year-old male was arrested following a standoff at a Clovis home. According to police, officers were called…

March 18, 2020 • The Associated Press