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Appeals court tosses lawsuit from artist over dog poop flap

The Albuquerque Journal reports the state Court of Appeals recently affirmed a District Court decision that the officers’ actions were…

December 5, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

New Mexico county ends federal immigration holds at jail

The Hobbs News-Sun reports Lea County Detention Center now is requiring more than a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer,…

December 5, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Retired government workers decry pension-solvency proposal

An advocacy group for retired public employees assailed core provisions of a pension reform proposal in defiance of recommendations by…

December 4, 2019 • MORGAN LEE

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New Mexico state income outpaces expectations

A revenue tracking report from the Legislature on Tuesday showed state general fund income of $8 billion for the fiscal…

December 4, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Arizona man shot in head by New Mexico sheriff suing county

An attorney for James McFarlin filed a lawsuit last week in U.S. District Court against Roosevelt County over claims Sheriff…

December 4, 2019 • RUSSELL CONTRERAS

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New Mexico hires team to study universal health insurance

The Legislative Finance Committee confirmed Monday that it has awarded an approximately $390,000 contract for studying the issue to Maryland-based…

December 3, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

More public meetings set for Air Force base’s training plan

Holloman Air Force Base released a draft environmental review of its proposal earlier this fall and extended the public comment…

December 3, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Inmate escapes from San Miguel County Detention Center

The State Police said 22-year-old Felix Romero of Las Vegas broke a window and walked away from the facility Saturday.…

November 30, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Researchers seek to learn more about long-billed curlews

The shorebird is considered a species of greatest conservation need in New Mexico. The state sits at the southernmost extent…

November 30, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Albuquerque’s rapid transit system to begin operations

The new system includes designated bus-only lanes and 19 stops along Central Avenue. The first ART buses will begin running…

November 30, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico police discover third open-field death this month

The Gallup Independent reported Thursday that two people walking in the area discovered the body Tuesday and stood by until…

November 29, 2019 • The Associated Press

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BioPark Zoo, garden to open later on Friday because of weather

The city of Albuquerque said the BioPark facilities will open at 11 a.m. because of the recent snowfall. Officials said…

November 28, 2019 • The Associated Press

Business

New Mexico to funnel more investments to in-state startups

The State Investment Council voted Tuesday to adopt recommendations that will target more financial commitments from the state’s private equity…

November 28, 2019 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN

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Public land considered for New Mexico cemetery expansion

The Bureau of Land Management said the public will have until Jan. 10 to comment about the conveyance of the…

November 28, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

First Hispanic woman to serve as U.S. ambassador dies

Mari-Luci Jaramillo died Nov. 20 in Albuquerque. She was 91. Jaramillo had served as ambassador to Honduras under President Jimmy…

November 28, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Health officials: Flu activity widespread in New Mexico

The Health Department said Wednesday that different variations of the virus are circulating in different parts of the state. The…

November 27, 2019 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico braces for more wind, wintery weather

Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque said precipitation will increase across the state Wednesday into Thursday with some…

November 27, 2019 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Permits on sale in N.M. to harvest Christmas trees on federal land

Federal land managers said the $5 permits will be sold in Albuquerque, Socorro, Taos, Farmington and Santa Fe through Dec.…

November 27, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Albuquerque zoo welcomes baby ocelots

Officials at the ABQ BioPark announced Tuesday that the kittens were born in October. Mammal Curator Erin Flynn said the…

November 27, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Albuquerque launches operation targeting violent offenders

The “Metro 15 Operation” announced Tuesday will be conducted by Albuquerque police in conjunction with state and Bernalillo County prosecutors…

November 26, 2019 • The Associated Press

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N.M. lawmakers, enforcers weigh response to El Paso mass shooting

In a statement Monday, the Democratic governor described a meeting with the state attorney general, state House speaker and U.S.…

November 26, 2019 • The Associated Press

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Los Alamos lab makes pledge to tackle gender barriers

The northern New Mexico lab made the announcement last week, saying it is the first national laboratory to make an…

November 26, 2019 • The Associated Press

Business

Brewer grows hops unique to northern New Mexico

Hops thrive 700 miles farther north, but the high elevation of northern New Mexico and intense sunshine are beneficial to…

November 25, 2019 • TEYA VITU

Regional News

New Mexico extends hearings on medical cannabis rules

Winter weather and icy roads delayed the opening of a hearing Friday about proposed rule changes to requirements for testing…

November 23, 2019 • The Associated Press