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New Mexico finance secretary resigns as budget crisis looms

Finance and Administration Secretary Olivia Padilla-Jackson told agency staff members Tuesday that she will leave her position at the end…

New Mexico diocese sues over limits on virus relief funds

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe claims the low-interest loan applications that entities must complete state those businesses involved in bankruptcy…

Appeal: New Mexico ignored rules in approval of nuke site work

The Southwest Research and Information Center alleged in court documents that state environmental officials ignored existing regulations, past agency practices…

Sheriff’s office: Shooting leaves suspect critically wounded

The incident occurred Monday night when deputies responded to a report of domestic violence at a home in Chaparral, a…

Plaintiffs say education-funding lawsuit in N.M. is still necessary

Attorneys for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund said Monday that state lawmakers have failed to address a…

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New Mexico dairy industry drowning in glut of milk

Shari, left, and Dane Lambson pull out a curd cutter from a large pot of curdled milk at their home…

April 27, 2020

Native American leader discourages nearby city reopening

Pueblo Gov. Brian Vallo urged the governor of New Mexico to take any measures necessary to prevent nonessential businesses in…

April 25, 2020

Gallup alcohol detox center reopens with COVID-19 focus

NCI Detox reopened last weekend after being closed the previous week because of some employees going into quarantine because of…

April 25, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

New Mexico gets mental health money while virus cases rise

Members of the state’s congressional delegation say a $2 million grant has been awarded to the state Human Services Department…

April 22, 2020

New Mexico Land Office approves emergency oil and gas rule

Longer-term relief will be coming through the rule change process already underway, State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard said Tuesday.…

April 22, 2020

Albuquerque man arrested; explosive homemade darts in home

Jess Paul, 63, was taken into custody on suspicion of possession of an explosive device or incendiary device. Sheriff’s deputies…

April 22, 2020

New Mexico now has 2,072 coronavirus cases, 65 known deaths

State Department of Health officials announced 103 new COVID-19 cases that increased the total number of cases to 2,072. They…

University of New Mexico scientists reusing protective gear

Medical facilities across the country are looking for alternative gear, while others are using a sterilization technique to help with…

Records: Super PAC raises $75K to attack GOP House hopeful

Republican U.S. House hopeful Yvette Herrell of New Mexico waits for a news conference in Albuquerque. A March 2016 email…

New Mexico man sentenced in booster club embezzlement

The Alamogordo Daily News reports Albert “Vincent” Flores Jr. was sentenced last week and ordered to pay $10,388.60 in restitution…

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New Mexico program helps struggling farmers, fights hunger

A volunteer moves a pallet of food in 2013 at the Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque. The food bank distributes…

April 19, 2020