New Mexico

Santa Fe’s mayor becomes public face of sanctuary cities

‘It’s really an issue about the values of Santa Fe’

November 24, 2016

New Mexico budget woes drive up borrowing costs

Moody’s Investor Services has downgraded the New Mexico’s general obligation bond rating from its highest rating of Aaa to Aa1.Associated…

October 26, 2016

Local News

When truancy laws don’t work

A New Mexico principal ponders a tougher approach

October 24, 2016

Regional News

Mistrial declared in police shooting case

Protesters gather outside the Bernalillo County Courthouse in Albuquerque on Tuesday after a judge declared a mistrial against two former…

October 11, 2016

Regional News

Balloon fiesta grounds pilots a day after power line crashes

The National Weather Service said parts of New Mexico would be under a wind advisory throughout the day. On Sunday,…

October 3, 2016

Regional News

Lawyers give 2 versions of deadly standoff

video examined frame by frame

September 20, 2016

Regional News

Shooting trial renews scrutiny of Albuquerque police

Former Albuquerque police officers Keith Sandy, left, and Dominique Perez, right, sit with Monnica Garcia part of Sandy’s legal defense,…

September 18, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico governor details fight for Facebook data center

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said the state would not have been on Facebook’s radar had it not been for…

September 15, 2016

Regional News

Facebook chooses New Mexico for new data center over Utah

Utah’s effort to lure social media giant led to bickering

September 14, 2016

Regional News

Battling salt cedar harms nesting bird

Scientists concerned about beetles’ effect on rare Southwestern willow flycatcher

September 6, 2016

Regional News

Oil slump cripples New Mexico city finances

Bloomfield cuts city workers’ salaries, benefits

September 6, 2016

Regional News

Martinez: tax hikes ‘make no sense’

State government needs to tighten its belt and raising taxes on families and businesses would make the state less competitive,…

August 21, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico pension funds miss targets for returns

New Mexico’s two major public pension funds have missed targets for investment returns for a second consecutive year.Gregory Bull/Associated Press…

August 10, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico governor orders agency spending reductions

Martinezdu1-i-syn In a memo to state agencies under her control, the Republican governor called for preparations to reduce general-fund spending…

August 9, 2016

Regional News

Endurance horseback rider will face biggest challenge yet

Nurse practitioner Marcia Hefker, who is the only New Mexico endurance horseback rider who will participate in the Mongol Derby,…

July 27, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico governor seeks solution on budget crunch

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez has hinted at calling a special legislative session to deal with the state’s budget crisis.Kathy…

July 25, 2016

Regional News

Cheap gasoline syphons riders from New Mexico commuter train

Operators of the 97-mile Rail Runner Express in New Mexico say relatively cheap gasoline prices have been syphoning away riders…

July 19, 2016

Outdoors

Book updates guide to New Mexico mountains

Liesl Ungnade has written the 50th anniversary edition of “Guide to the New Mexico Mountains.”Sam Green/The Journal Her new book,…

July 7, 2016

Regional News

Trump puts GOP-friendly Colorado, Southwest at risk

Inflammatory statements, slow start may push states’ electoral votes to Clinton

July 4, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico redraws Medicaid cuts to hospital, dentists

Emergency room visits increasing

July 2, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

‘Breaking Bad’ actors lend help in New Mexico race

Actor Bryan Cranston is helping a fellow “Breaking Bad” actor in his bid for a New Mexico county commissioner’s seat.Victoria…

May 31, 2016

Local News

New Mexico sues EPA, Sunnyside Mine owners

says both responsible for Gold King Mine’s ‘devastating impact’

May 23, 2016

Regional News

Sanders seeks backers in heavily Hispanic New Mexico

Bernie Sanders, left, shakes hands with supporters following a rally in Albuquerque on Friday. Sanders invoked New Mexico’s high rates…

May 21, 2016

Local News

New Mexico attorney general dissatisfied with mine spill response

Attorney general says state’s requests disregarded

May 20, 2016

Local News

Officials: New Mexico slighted in mine spill aftermath

‘We’re not treated like stakeholders down here’

May 18, 2016

Regional News

Search resumes in N.M. for missing treasure hunter

Officials at Bandelier National Monument confirmed that a search-and-rescue mission was underway in an area of the monument off-limits to…

April 27, 2016

Regional News

Global flight reminds New Mexico lawmaker of world’s poverty, shared humanity

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-Hobbs, said the trip brought back memories of his time as a combat pilot in the…

April 22, 2016

Local News

Environmental groups sue over New Mexico coal plant

Actions taken against several U.S. federal agencies

April 20, 2016

Regional News

New Mexico looks to limit spending on Medicaid

An advisory group delivered its recommendations Friday on reducing Medicaid reimbursement rates for medical services to health care providers. The…

April 8, 2016

Visual Arts

New interactive installation in Santa Fe will blow your mind

Wolf opens massive multi-media, multiple dimensional, interactive exhibit

March 24, 2016