New Mexico

New Mexico horse racing dispute spurs ethics complaint

Horses leave the starting gate at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino in Ruidoso, N.M. An advocacy group that represents thousands…

February 28, 2022

New Mexico

Santa Fe museum gets patent for high-tech transport crate

Dale Kronkright, head of conservation for the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, inspects Georgia O’Keeffe’s oil on canvas painting “Back of Marie’s…

February 28, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico lawmaker pleads not guilty, won’t seek reelection

Albuquerque Rep. Georgene Louis, who was charged with drunken driving during this year’s Legislative session, won’t seek re-election, according to…

February 26, 2022

New Mexico

Suspect, 14, arrested in fatal shooting of Albuquerque teen

ALBUQUERQUE – A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy who had accused the…

February 26, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico aims more resources at missing Indigenous cases

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed legislation aimed at ensuring more effective coordination among law enforcement agencies…

February 24, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico lobbyist accuses state lawmaker of groping her

Light fades outside the New Mexico State Capitol on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Santa Fe, N.M., as the Legislature…

February 23, 2022

New Mexico

Pandemic crisis standards to expire for New Mexico hospitals

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s top health official said Wednesday that the state is still on track to lift its crisis…

February 23, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico regulators approve plan to keep San Juan Generating Station open

A Public Service Co. of New Mexico solar farm west of Rio Rancho, N.M. The utility in sun-drenched New Mexico…

February 23, 2022

New Mexico

Experts: ‘Drastic changes’ forecast for Rio Grande

A finger of the Rio Grande flows near Albuquerque on Dec. 23, 2021. Each spring, farmers cross their fingers for…

February 21, 2022

New Mexico

Oil industry could help a nearly-extinct bird in New Mexico

A lesser prairie chicken is seen amid the bird’s annual mating ritual near Milnesand, N.M. Oil and gas companies could…

February 21, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico governor lifts state’s indoor mask mandate

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, center, announces the end to her state’s indoor mask mandate while Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, right,…

February 17, 2022

New Mexico

Appeals court: Cowboys for Trump is a political committee

Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, founder of Cowboys for Trump, poses at his ranch May 12, 2021, in Tularosa, N.M.…

February 17, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico social studies rule adds personal finance to K-12

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department has issued a final rule structuring the K-12 social studies curriculum,…

February 17, 2022

New Mexico

Solar project delays create hurdles for New Mexico utility

ALBUQUERQUE – A utility in sun-drenched New Mexico is struggling to get enough solar-generated electricity as it prepares to shut…

February 17, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico lawmakers OK crime bill, $500M in tax rebates

Republican New Mexico state Sens. Crystal Diamond of Elephant Butte, center, and Bill Sharer, left, of Farmington deliberate a budget…

February 17, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico legislators approve $1B state spending increase

Democratic New Mexico state Sen. George Muñoz of Gallup, chairman of the lead Senate budget-writing committee, right, presents amendments to…

February 16, 2022

New Mexico

Legislature focuses on training, deterrence to fight crime

Light fades outside the New Mexico State Capitol on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Santa Fe, N.M., as the Legislature…

February 15, 2022

New Mexico

Santa Fe Police: Lawmaker drove at twice legal alcohol limit

SANTA FE – A New Mexico lawmaker caught drinking and driving late Sunday night during the state’s legislative session was…

February 15, 2022

New Mexico

Lawmakers approve $10,000 raises for many New Mexico teachers

SANTA FE – A measure that will increase minimum salaries for New Mexico teachers and counselors by as much as…

February 15, 2022

New Mexico

Navajo Nation sues New Mexico county over redistricting map

FARMINGTON – The Navajo Nation is suing San Juan County over a recently adopted map that will determine political boundaries…

February 15, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico may create database of missing Native Americans

Democratic New Mexico state Sen. Shannon Pinto of Tohatchi, a member of the Navajo Nation, wears an emblem of the…

February 14, 2022

New Mexico

Prominent New Mexico lawmaker charged with drunken driving

SANTA FE – Prominent Democratic state Rep. Georgene Louis of Albuquerque has been arrested and charged with drunken driving, the…

February 14, 2022

New Mexico

New Mexico may legalize test strips to detect fentanyl

Light fades outside the New Mexico State Capitol on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Santa Fe, N.M., as the Legislature…

February 14, 2022

New Mexico

Sen. Luján plans return to Senate in weeks for Supreme Court vote

LujanPatrick Semansky WASHINGTON – Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján, who is recovering from a stroke in January, says he plans…

February 14, 2022