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New Mexico now considering energy efficiency of office space

The General Services Department made the announcement Tuesday, saying it will take into account measures by building owners to reduce…

January 3, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

$8B needed in transportation repairs on Navajo Nation

Officials from the Navajo Nation Division of Transportation reported the figures as part of a $320 million bonding plan drafted…

January 3, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Northern New Mexico state park open to ice fishing

Current measurements indicate that ice thickness at the northern New Mexico lake exceeds minimum standards and can accommodate walk-in or…

January 2, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico governor gives state workers paid parental leave

Taking effect Wednesday, the order calls for 12 weeks of paid leave for the parents of newborn and adopted children.…

January 2, 2020 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico church sues U.S. over religious discrimination

O Centro Espirita Beneficente União do Vegetal filed a lawsuit last week in U.S. District Court over claims of religious…

December 31, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Agencies seek end to forest rulings in New Mexico, Arizona

A U.S. district court in Arizona imposed a forest use injunction limiting timber activities such as tree-cutting, gathering fuel wood…

December 28, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Wintry weather restricts access to some parks in Southwest

National Park Service sites that announced they were closed included Bandelier National Monument in northern New Mexico and Arches National…

December 28, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Man pleads guilty to robbing three Albuquerque businesses

Lalonzo Simmons, 44, entered his pleas Thursday in U.S. District Court. He was charged with interfering with commerce by robbery…

December 28, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Forecasters: Storm systems to drop rain, snow on New Mexico

According to advisories and watches issued by the National Weather Service, a pair of storm systems will initially drop rain…

December 26, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico urges residents to get outside on New Year’s Day

The State Parks Division will host a series of hikes at nine state parks on New Year’s Day as part…

December 26, 2019 • The Associated Press

Business

Authorities seek to stem crime in New Mexico oilfields

Eddy County Sheriff Mark Cage said detectives and deputies conducted an operation last week at various oilfields amid concerns over…

December 23, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico school district adopts medical marijuana policy

The policy adopted by the Aztec district’s board Tuesday brings the district into compliance with a 2019 state law, the…

December 22, 2019 • The Assocaited Press

Regional News

White Sands’ national park status expected to boost tourism

But he cites a study that says the park could see an increase of 100,000 visitors annually with the change…

December 22, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

‘Baby Shark’ Navajo auditions help to close generation gap

Wilson was the only child among several men, women and elders to audition for a singing role in the Navajo…

December 22, 2019 • MARLEY SHEBALA

Regional News

Medical insurance bypasses Native Americans in New Mexico

Released Wednesday, the study from the Urban Institute policy research group in Washington explores gaps in medical insurance coverage by…

December 22, 2019 • MORGAN LEE

Regional News

Ex-New Mexico prison contractor to release public records

The original lawsuit filed in 2016 by the Albuquerque Journal, the Santa Fe New Mexican and the New Mexico Foundation…

December 21, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Olivia, Liam were top baby names in New Mexico during 2019

Ava was the second most popular name for girls while Noah was the top runner-up among names for boys, according…

December 21, 2019 • The Associated Press

Business

Visitor center along historic Route 66 gets more funding

The commission voted unanimously in favor of the allocation during a recent meeting. The money has been set aside pending…

December 20, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico governor seeks sustained pay raises for teachers

Teachers flocked Wednesday night to a town-hall style forum in Albuquerque where Lujan Grisham and three Cabinet secretaries answered questions…

December 20, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Teen snowboarders rescued after going off path at ski area

The two 15-year-old boys got stuck in the Ski Santa Fe basin Wednesday evening, prompting a call to police for…

December 19, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Zuni Pueblo gets $5 million grant to construct housing

Zuni Housing Director Mike Chavez told The Gallup Independent last week the tribe is in dire need of housing and…

December 19, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico officials ask for Endangered Species Act probe

Officials from the Otero County Commission made the allegations against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and U.S. Forest Service…

December 19, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Albuquerque probing ‘emergency’ involving hyena, zookeeper

KOB-TV reports the zoo confirmed Monday it is looking into a Nov. 7 episode before the park opened. According to…

December 18, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico state senator found guilty of drunken driving

New Mexico state Sen. Richard Martinez, left, and on screen, watches a prior police body camera video of himself during…

December 17, 2019 • MORGAN LEE