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$121.5M settlement in New Mexico clergy sex abuse scandal

Archbishop John C. Wester, head of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, tells reporters on Nov. 29, 2018, the diocese will…

May 19, 2022 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico fires prompt forest closures; governor seeks aid

Fire rages along a ridgeline east of highway 518 near the Taos County line as firefighters from all over the…

May 18, 2022 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico marks record with massive wildfire

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the active fire lines of the Hermits Peak wildfire, in Las Vegas,…

May 16, 2022 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico governor seeks more US aid for wildfire response

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the active fire lines of the Hermits Peak wildfire, in Las Vegas,…

May 14, 2022 • The Associated Press

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Nuclear downwinder reparations bill clears US House

CARLSBAD, N.M. – When America’s first nuclear weapons were tested in south-central New Mexico they set off generations of strife…

May 14, 2022 • Adrian Hedden — Carlsbad Current-Argus

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Menaced by flames, nuclear lab peers into future of wildfire

A haze of wildfire smoke hangs over the Upper Rio Grande valley behind the mesa-top city of Los Alamos, N.M.,…

May 14, 2022 • Morgan Lee — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Governor promises a temporary halt to prescribed burns while wildfires rage in New Mexico

Jerry Gomez looks through the remains of his home Tuesday after it burned in a wildfire in Rociada, N.M. (Luis…

May 12, 2022 • Patrick Lohmann — Source NM

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Film producers defend safety in Alec Baldwin shooting

In this image from video released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Alec Baldwin gestures while talking with investigators…

May 12, 2022 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Massive New Mexico wildfire grows, but Taos safe for now

A.B. Montoya takes a photo of a building that was completely burned in the Calf Canyon Fire in Rociada, N.M.,…

May 12, 2022 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Cost of fighting New Mexico wildfires reaches $65M so far

The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire burns in the hills outside of Las Vegas, N.M., on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (Robert…

May 10, 2022 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

More New Mexico residents warned they may need to flee fire

Smoke from the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire drifts over Las Vegas, N.M., on Saturday, May 7, 2022. (Robert Browman/The Albuquerque…

May 9, 2022 • CEDAR ATTANASIO and KATHLEEN RONAYNE — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Unprecedented gusts expected to fan wildfires in New Mexico

Firefighters put out a juniper that erupted along NM 283 near Las Vegas, N.M., Thursday. Firefighters are trying to hold…

May 7, 2022 • Cedar Attanasio and Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Fire crews close in around massive New Mexico wildfire

Smoke rises from wildfires near Las Vegas, N.M., Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Firefighters slowed the advance of the largest wildfire…

May 5, 2022 • The Associated Press

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New Mexico seeks opportunity in Texas border disruptions

SANTA FE – New Mexico is highlighting its support for proposals that would route an international rail line through its…

May 5, 2022 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

Smoke rises on a ridge behind homes on the outskirts of Las Vegas, N.M., on May 3, 2022. Flames raced…

May 5, 2022 • CEDAR ATTANASIO and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico wildfire prompts call for U.S. disaster declaration

In this Sunday, May 1, 2022 photo provided by Jasper Bivens of Grayback Forestry, plumes of smoke from wildfires are…

May 3, 2022 • CEDAR ATTANASIO and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN — Associated Press

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Wind-whipped fire forces more New Mexico residents to flee

In this photo provided by the New Mexico National Guard, a New Mexico National Guard Aviation UH-60 Black Hawk flies…

May 2, 2022 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Bulldozers, aircraft used to fight fire near New Mexico city

Plumes of smoke rise from a pair of growing wildfires in northeast New Mexico on Friday, April 22, 2022 outside…

May 1, 2022 • Paul Davenport — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Dry Southwest braces for stiffer winds, ‘epic’ fire danger

In this photo released by the U.S. Forest Service, aircraft known as “super scoopers” battle the Hermits Peak and Calf…

April 29, 2022 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and SCOTT SONNER — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Big U.S. energy transmission projects inch closer to approval

The federal government has finished another environmental review of a proposed transmission line that will carry wind-generated electricity from rural…

April 28, 2022 • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Report recommends Albuquerque close public schools, cut jobs

Albuquerque Public Schools superintendent Scott Elder speaks to members of the state Legislative Finance Committee at the Capitol on Wednesday…

April 27, 2022 • Cedar Attanasio — Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Navajo President Jonathan Nez says he’ll seek re-election

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez arrives for an event with first lady Jill Biden, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Doug…

April 25, 2022 • The Associated Press

Associated Press New Mexico

Southwest wildfire outlook grim as flames char New Mexico

The Calf Fire burns northwest of Las Vegas in San Miguel County on April 22, 2022. Destructive Southwest fires have…

April 25, 2022 • Susan Montoya Bryan — Associated Press

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New Mexico politicians work to keep local VA clinics open

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) – More than a month after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recommended closing down four…

April 23, 2022 • Phil Schierer — Las Vegas Optic