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New Mexico Legislature passes delayed sick leave mandate

Democratic state Pro Tem Sen. Mimi Stewart, of Albuquerque, speaks about sick leave during during the annual legislative session on…

March 26, 2021

Small plane crashes in southern New Mexico; three aboard injured

Cause of the 1:30 a.m. crash was under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, which said the plane was on…

March 24, 2021

Storm drops snow, pushes strong winds across New Mexico

A high wind warning was in effect into Wednesday afternoon in the Albuquerque area where the National Weather Service said…

March 24, 2021

New Mexico Legislature assigns $1 billion in federal relief funds

New Mexico’s Legislature is asserting its budgetary authority over $1.6 billion in new federal aid that dwarfs year-to-year spending adjustments,…

March 23, 2021

New Mexico seeks end to police immunity from prosecution

State Rep. Georgene Louis, of Bernalillo County, appears via video to legislators and staff members at the state House on…

March 17, 2021

New Mexico puts surging income into schools, economic relief

A fence is seen surrounding the State Capitol in Santa Fe, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Republican lawmakers in New…

March 17, 2021

Former tax official accused of changing, rerouting refunds

George Martinez, 45, of Albuquerque, appeared in federal court Wednesday after being arrested Tuesday on a March 12 federal indictment’s…

March 17, 2021

Congressional race to succeed Deb Haaland takes shape

Department of the Interior secretary nominee Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., speaks during her confirmation hearing Feb. 23 on Capitol Hill…

March 16, 2021

Supporters clash on New Mexico recreational pot legalization

Two other competing proposals were abandoned, and a Senate committee advanced a legalization proposal from Republican state Sen. Cliff Pirtle…

March 12, 2021

New Mexico Legislature approves liquor license overhaul

The Senate voted 29-11 Tuesday to approve the bill, and the House quickly agreed to recent amendments. The measure would…

March 12, 2021

New Mexico state Senate passes hair discrimination bill

If signed into law, hair-based discrimination would be prohibited in the workplace and in schools. Advocates for the law say…

March 12, 2021

New Mexico to waive liquor fees as part of COVID relief

The governor said the food and beverage industry is a key piece of the state’s economy. “These businesses anchor so…

March 12, 2021

Albuquerque gets new police chief, reform superintendent

Keller on Monday announced his selection of interim Chief Harold Medina to be the new chief and Sylvester Stanley, currently…

March 9, 2021

Police: Four found dead in car at Albuquerque airport garage

Police said three of the four people found dead at the Albuquerque International Sunport were reported missing since January from…

March 9, 2021

Bill advances to exempt New Mexico from time changes

On a 22-18 vote, the Democrat-led Senate approved a bill that would keep New Mexico on daylight saving time throughout…

March 5, 2021

New Mexico governor’s grocery bills prompt calls for audit

Fourteen GOP lawmakers signed the letter that was sent to the state auditor’s office seeking a review of the fund,…

March 4, 2021

New Mexico Legislature seeks reforms to spur internet access

Outside New Mexico’s metro areas, internet access can be slow, expensive or simply not available. Efforts to expand the state’s…

March 3, 2021

New Mexico’s Spaceport America names new executive director

The company announced the appointment on Tuesday. McLaughlin served as the director of business development at Spaceport America before being…

March 3, 2021

N.M. House endorses liquor reforms

On a 41-27 vote, the House approved a bill that would expand tastings to craft distilleries and expand restaurant alcohol…

February 26, 2021

N.M. Legislature approves tax holiday for restaurants

The state House gave final approval Wednesday to a pandemic economic relief bill on a 66-1 vote. The bill calls…

February 26, 2021

Las Cruces school official struck, killed while walking dogs

The death of the 50-year-old longtime educator was confirmed by Las Cruces police spokesman Danny Trujillo. The driver of the…

February 26, 2021

Facebook seeks $6B to expand data center in N.M.

Greater Kudu, LLC is seeking $6.6 billion under a series of six bonds that will help it expand its Facebook…

February 26, 2021

New Mexico governor signs bill to preserve abortion rights

The legislation, which won final approval from the Democratic-led Legislature last week, overturns a dormant 1969 ban on most abortion…

February 26, 2021

Wintry weather hinders drivers in parts of New Mexico

The National Weather Service said the heaviest accumulations were expected in the Raton Pass area on the New Mexico-Colorado border…

February 18, 2021