New Mexico

Tribes prevail as redistricting plans advance in New Mexico

Political boundaries are being redrawn by New Mexico’s Democrat-led Legislature in a sparsely populated state where Hispanics and Native Americans…

December 17, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico regulators deny utility’s exit from coal plant

The Four Corners Power Plant in Waterflow, N.M., near the San Juan River in northwestern New Mexico. (Susan Montoya Bryan/Associated…

December 16, 2021

New Mexico

Native Americans wield influence in New Mexico redistricting

New Mexico State Senators George Muñoz, left, and Shannon Pinto speak after the passage of a $478 million spending bill…

December 15, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico Senate passes broadband, highway spending bill

New Mexico State Senators George Muñoz, left, and Shannon Pinto speak after the passage of a $478 million spending bill…

December 14, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico redistricting stalls amid discord on tribal plan

Disability advocates Ellen Pinnes and Jim Jackson look at proposed redistricting maps posted on a wall inside the state Capitol…

December 13, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico reports its first case of the omicron variant

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Monday announced the state’s first identified case of the COVID-19…

December 13, 2021

New Mexico

Outdoor recreation showing signs of recovery in New Mexico

A mountain biker rides the single-track trail in 2019 on national forest land in Placitas, N.M. New Mexico’s multibillion-dollar outdoor…

December 13, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico Legislature sends redistricting plan to governor

Disability advocates Ellen Pinnes and Jim Jackson look at proposed redistricting maps posted on a wall inside the state Capitol…

December 13, 2021

New Mexico

Feds: Fentanyl is the No. 1 drug driving Albuquerque crime

ALBUQUERQUE – Authorities say fentanyl is the No. 1 drug driving crime and violence in Albuquerque. Drug Enforcement Administration said…

December 13, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico redistricting plans advance toward floor votes

Political boundaries are being redrawn by New Mexico’s Democrat-led Legislature in a sparsely populated state where Hispanics and Native Americans…

December 10, 2021

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…

December 10, 2021

New Mexico

Revamped New Mexico 3-seat congressional map advances

New Mexico state Sen. Joseph Cervantes, D-Las Cruces, attends the opening of a special legislative session on redistricting on Monday,…

December 9, 2021

New Mexico

Tribes weigh in as New Mexico redistricting bills advance

Disability advocates Ellen Pinnes and Jim Jackson look at proposed redistricting maps posted on a wall inside the state Capitol…

December 9, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico regulators reject proposed utility merger

One of the major transmission lines that runs to the west of Albuquerque. A powerful panel of New Mexico regulators…

December 9, 2021

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…

December 9, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico preps for future shortages on Pecos River

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s top water official has issued an order establishing the framework for dealing with future water shortages…

December 8, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexican weaver joins university wool heritage project

Richard Trujillo grabs indigo wool to work on a table runner at his weaving shop Nov. 22 in Chimayo, N.M.…

December 6, 2021

New Mexico

Democrat-led New Mexico delves into political redistricting

Preparations are made at the New Mexico Senate chamber as state lawmakers trickle into the Statehouse on Jan. 19, 2021,…

December 6, 2021

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…

December 4, 2021

New Mexico

U.S. Navy medics due at San Juan Regional Medical Center to help with critical care

Some people are turning to a medication intended for horses to treat COVID-19, and San Juan Regional Medical Center is…

December 3, 2021

New Mexico

Abortion is not restricted in N.M. But is it protected?

implores lawmakers to make rights explicit in light of case before Supreme Court

December 2, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico study highlights growing dependence on oil sector

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland addresses a crowd during a celebration at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New…

December 2, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico governor seeks pay increase for public schools

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, pictured July 29, says being fully vaccinated means three shots, and she’s pushing all…

December 1, 2021

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…

November 30, 2021