New Mexico
New Mexico Environmental Department hires new legal director
Bruce Baizel will also work with the Office of Natural Resources Trustee
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New Mexico agency calls for better emissions rules
Flyover findings indicate increased leaks at oil, gas fields
Local News
Small shops cater to last-minute Christmas shoppers
In Durango and Farmington, COVID limits have people supporting local retailers
Business
Premium oil and gas tracts in short supply in New Mexico
The State Land Office said Monday that lease sales netted nearly $17 million for the year, marking a decrease of nearly 68% when compared to 2019. The sale completed earlier…
Business
US agency looks to open rare lizard’s habitat to oil and gas
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be accepting comments on the proposal through Dec. 21. The permits would be available to landowners who are participating in candidate conservation agreements…
Business
New Mexico seeks court’s protection from business lawsuits
New Mexico state police officers screen cars for compliance with an emergency lockdown order that bans nonessential visitors and limits vehicle passengers to two people May 7 as they enter…
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Sen. Udall warns against ‘tyranny of the minority’ in farewell address
‘People are losing faith in the system – rightfully so’
Regional News
New Mexico reports 1,250 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths
The latest numbers pushed the state’s totals since the pandemic began to 108,088 cases and 1,749 known deaths. On Saturday, New Mexico reported 1,925 cases and 32 deaths as the…
Regional News
Concerns raised about costs of New Mexico Civil Rights Act
The proposal was recommended by the state’s nine-member Civil Rights Commission, which is made up of attorneys, judges and law enforcement officials. The group heard expert testimony on legal and…
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New Mexico legislative bill to provide $5M in relief funds
The Human Services Department has partnered with the Taxation and Revenue Department to disburse the funds to New Mexican families. It will be a one-time payment of up to $750…
Local News
Wandering mountain lion tracked 558 miles to Mesa Verde National Park
Cougar settles in park after five-month journey from central New Mexico
Business
‘Buy local’ push picks up steam in New Mexico amid shutdown
Artist Janice Smith, owner of Laughing Spirits Gallery in Old Town, gets ready for this weekend’s virtual “Arts Gone Viral” show presented by the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts, Nov.…
Business
New Mexico university to offer industrial hemp certificate
Approval came earlier this month, but school officials say the program must still go through any required state and accreditor reviews. The Higher Learning Commission must also sign off. Industrial…
Regional News
US Air Force gunship training unit to relocate to New Mexico
Officials say Kirtland Air Force Base is their preferred site for the relocation of the Ghostrider Formal Training Unit since it would allow for training to be consolidated at one…
Regional News
Average daily coronavirus deaths keeps rising in New Mexico
The seven-day rolling average of daily deaths in New Mexico has risen over the past two weeks from 14.9 deaths per day on Nov. 14 to 25.3 deaths per day…
Regional News
New Mexico authorities to crack down on drunken drivers
State police issued the warning this week, saying sobriety checkpoints will be set up around the state. Officers also will be asking for driver’s licenses, vehicle registration cards and proof…
Business
Albuquerque is among finalist locations for Space Command
The U.S. Air Force narrowed down its final options to Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, Redstone Army…
Regional News
Cut off: School closings leave rural New Mexico students isolated
The driver hands over food in white plastic bags, collects Castillo’s school assignments and offers some welcome conversation before setting out for another home. The closing of classrooms and the…
Business
New Mexico ski resorts will delay opening amid pandemic
The regulations ordered by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham are expected to continue through Nov. 30. Ski Santa Fe and Taos Ski Valley were originally scheduled to open Thanksgiving Day…
Business
New Mexico wary of oil downturn as agencies trim budgets
New Mexico Democratic Senate majority leader Peter Wirth, of Santa Fe, guides a floor debate in June at the Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M. The New Mexico Legislature met in…
Regional News
New Mexico reports 1,033 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths
The latest figures increased the statewide total to 64,201 cases and the known death toll to 1,215. New Mexico Department of Health officials said due to a technical lapse from…
Business
Report: New Mexico’s outdoor economy growing faster than US
Officials with the state’s Outdoor Recreation Division pointed to updated figures released by the federal government’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. The numbers show the industry contributed $2.4 billion to the…
Business
New Mexico governor seeks tourism stimulus as cases increase
Confirmed COVID-19 cases topped 50,250 in New Mexico on Wednesday with the reporting of an additional 1,022 cases. State health officials also reported another 14 confirmed deaths, bringing that statewide…
Local News
New Mexico elects new U.S. senator, House representative
State reports record voter turnout
Business
Navajo energy company to acquire shares in coal power plant
The Four Corners Power Plant in Waterflow, N.M., near the San Juan River in northwestern New Mexico. The Navajo Nation would expand its investment in coal-fired electricity generation as part…
Local News
Business mandates mount as New Mexico deals with virus surge
Starting Friday, restaurants, breweries, retail stores, gyms and other businesses are now required to close for two weeks if they have more than four separate incidents of COVID-19 among employees…
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New Mexico travel restrictions now apply to Colorado residents
Farmington mayor blasts extended, expanded guidelines
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Albuquerque police want help finding missing man, possibly in Southwest Colorado
Inn Sohn was seen Aug. 25 in Durango and Aug. 29 in Telluride area
Business
Albuquerque businesses impacted by canceled Balloon Fiesta
“Any time an event that brings in 750,000 people gets canceled, there is no question that that will have a very negative impact on the economy,” Greater Albuquerque Chamber of…
Regional News
New Mexico reports 269 new COVID-19 cases and 4 more deaths
That increased to the state’s totals to 32,983 cases and 911 known deaths. On Saturday, state officials reported 486 additional COVID-19 cases – two short of the 488 reported Friday…