New Mexico
String of burglaries affects eight Farmington businesses in span of days
Three vehicles also stolen; one recovered
New Mexico
New Mexico
Woman sentenced in scheme to steal iPods intended for kids
FARMINGTON – A former employee of a northwestern New Mexico school district faces 18 months in prison after sentenced in a yearslong scheme to steal and resell thousands of Apple…
New Mexico
Staffing marks top education goal for New Mexico lawmakers
When New Mexico lawmakers meet on Tuesday to hash out the state budget, about half of the money will go to K-12 school programs. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and…
New Mexico
MLK march in Albuquerque postponed because of COVID-19 cases
ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque and New Mexico’s MLK State Commission announced Friday that they have decided to postponed Saturday’s planned Martin Luther King Jr. march because of the increasing number of…
Local News
Durango fugitive suspected of shooting Farmington officer is arrested in Phoenix
Elias Buck spent 19 days on the run after escaping from the La Plata County Jail
Local News
Body camera footage shows shooting of Farmington police officer
U.S. Marshals Service offers $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Elias Buck
Regional News
Gallup Indian Medical Center adopts crisis standards
Case counts jump on Navajo Nation as omicron emerges
Local News
La Plata County jail escapee suspected in shooting of Farmington police officer
Manhunt focuses on escapee Elias Buck of Durango; officer in stable condition
New Mexico
Farmington police officer shot, wounded; suspect sought
A Farmington police officer was shot and wounded Friday night by a DWI suspect who remained at large, police said. Law enforcement officers from several agencies, including police and San…
AP New Mexico
First case of the omicron variant is detected on Navajo Nation
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation reported 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths Monday, but tribal health officials say the first case of the omicron variant has…
New Mexico
New Mexico sees drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations
San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington was doing drive-thru COVID-19 assessments in April. Fewer people are being hospitalized now in New Mexico because of COVID-19 infections, according to state…
New Mexico
New Mexico tribes concerned about plan to power nuclear lab
ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Indigenous leaders are concerned about a proposed multimillion-dollar transmission line that would cross what they consider sacred lands. The transmission line planned by the U.S. government…
AP New Mexico
Engineer touts solar power on e-bike journey across U.S.
Record holder encouraging others to learn more about solar power
New Mexico
Democratic House leaders move to dissolve land grant panel
State House Majority Speaker Brian Egolf takes his oath on the opening day of the legislative session on Jan. 19 in Santa Fe. Top Democrats in the New Mexico House…
Local News
Fentanyl: A game of Russian roulette for New Mexicans
Hezekiah Beltran ,17, is spending time at the Serenity Mesa Recovery Center, poses on Dec. 3, 2021, in Albuquerque. (Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)Roberto E. Rosales/The Albuquerque Journal…
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Albuquerque boy’s hit-and-run death prompts outcry over ATVs
ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque police are planning to address the issue of illegal all-terrain vehicles traveling on city streets in the wake of a boy’s hit-and-run death. Police along with officials…
New Mexico
Salvation Army van full of toys stolen in Farmington
Judge issues a warrant for suspected thief
New Mexico
Salvation Army official: Theft of toys no victory for Grinch
Toys donated after a Salvation Army van loaded with $6,000 worth of toys for children was stolen earlier in the week in Farmington. Members of the community began making increased…
New Mexico
University of New Mexico requiring COVID-19 booster shots
ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico is requiring all employees and students to get a COVID-19 booster shot by Jan. 17. The university said Wednesday the new requirement, which…
New Mexico
Forecasters: Snow, strong winds on tap for New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters say much of New Mexico will see blustery weather weather late Thursday and early Friday from a storm expected to produce significant snowfall in some mountain ranges…
Local News
Suspect in Albuquerque bank robbery returns to Hesperus home while case proceeds
No plea has been entered; next court date is pending in New Mexico
New Mexico
Cultural property title gives New Mexico family peace
The home of significant African American educator Clara Belle Williams in Las Cruces, N.M., was established as a historical property because of the efforts of the current homeowners, the Chavez…
New Mexico
Abortion is not restricted in N.M. But is it protected?
Lawyer implores lawmakers to make rights explicit in light of case before Supreme Court
New Mexico
Navy medical team heading to San Juan Regional to help with COVID-19
A drive-thru assessment center for possible COVID-19 testing has been set up at San Juan Regional Medical Center for people experiencing mild flu- and cold-like symptoms. The center received several…
New Mexico
New Mexico’s draft plan for hydrogen a non-starter for environmentalists
Proposal promotes a fuel that may cause more harm than it’s worth to produce
New Mexico
Navajo Nation reports 50 new virus cases, no deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) – The Navajo Nation on Friday reported 50 new coronavirus cases but added no new deaths after tallying 12 fatalities in the previous two daily reports.…
Arts and Entertainment
New book a guide to where movies filmed in Land of Enchantment
Plan a road trip to check out movie locations in New Mexico
New Mexico
Appeals court: Albuquerque ordinance violates First Amendment
ALBUQUERQUE – A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court’s ruling that an Albuquerque ordinance aimed at curbing panhandling in certain places wasn’t sufficiently narrow to avoid violating…
New Mexico
2 New Mexico school districts close down, citing COVID surge
SANTA FE – At least two schools in New Mexico are sending students home early this week for remote learning, citing concerns about a coronavirus infection surge. Students at Santa…
New Mexico
Eunice moves ahead with desalination project
EUNICE, N.M. – One southeastern New Mexico city is taking another step forward as it looks for an “unlimited” source of water. Eunice City Council recently voted to have a…