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New Mexico schools make plans for virtual, hybrid learning

The board voted 4-3 against hybrid learning, keeping the district virtual through the end of the year with limited in-person…

February 18, 2021

New Mexico churches alter practices for Ash Wednesday

Instead of priests applying ashes to foreheads in the shape of a cross, ashes will be sprinkled atop parishioners’ heads…

February 17, 2021

New Mexico to end quarantine requirements for travelers

The state Health Department cited what it described as “a brighter pandemic outlook” for the change in policy. Despite January…

February 10, 2021

Legislators consider financial pandemic-relief measures

A man walks on the second floor of the New Mexico State Capitol building while emergency medical technicians wait to…

February 10, 2021

New Mexico lawmakers support school funding in Native areas

School districts surrounded by tribal lands, as well as federal lands like military bases, rely on federal education Impact Aid…

February 10, 2021

New Mexico employee accepts position in Biden administration

Pam Coleman, who was appointed to serve as director of the state personnel office in January 2019 under Gov. Michelle…

February 9, 2021

Few New Mexico schools rush to offer in-person classes

Fire marshal Geronimo Griego closes the door to an air filter closet during an inspection of the Nina Otero Community…

February 9, 2021

Democrats advance civil rights legislation in New Mexico

A House committee on judicial affairs on Monday endorsed the bill that would allow damage awards of up to $2…

February 9, 2021

Democrats defend online legislative work in New Mexico

In legal filings made public on Monday, Democratic House Speaker Brian Egolf urged the state Supreme Court to uphold emergency…

February 9, 2021

Marijuana producer may lose license after Santa Fe fire

The Santa Fe New Mexican reported Saturday that the New Mexico Department of Health is weighing whether to revoke the…

February 9, 2021

New Mexico red flag gun law seldom used to withdraw firearms

Similar law in Florida has been used thousands of times

February 9, 2021

New Mexico seeks to boost health insurance subsidies

Heath workers administer COVID-19 nasal swab tests inside the New Mexico State Capitol on Thursday in Santa Fe.Cedar Attanasio/Associated Press…

February 4, 2021

New Mexico health officials cite results from vaccine

Nearly 9,000 people are receiving immunization shots each day across the state, as the weekly federal allotment of vaccine doses…

February 4, 2021

New Mexico latest legislature to question emergency powers

On Wednesday, a Senate committee is considering a Republican proposal to limit emergency health orders to 14 days and bar…

February 4, 2021

Air Force likely to expand F-16 air space in New Mexico

In an environmental impact statement, the Air Force said it would prefer to extend current operations over Eddy, Otero and…

February 4, 2021

Kirtland airman convicted in 2019 crash that killed woman

Airman Calvin Cooper, 22, faced sentencing Wednesday after being convicted Tuesday of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide in the death…

February 4, 2021

Judge denies release of jailed Cowboys for Trump leader

A federal judge denied bail Monday to jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin as he awaits trial on a…

February 2, 2021

New Mexico leads nation in Medicaid health care enrollment

Residents have flocked to the federal- and state-subsidized health care program for people living in poverty or on the cusp,…

January 23, 2021

Carlsbad eyes converting university branch into college

The board voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of a resolution supporting the proposed conversion, which local officials contend would benefit…

January 23, 2021

Suit blames Albuquerque sanctuary policy in shooting death

The Nov. 19, 2019, shooting death of Jacqueline “Jacque” Vigil, 55, came just weeks after Albuquerque police responded to a…

January 23, 2021

New Mexico deputies equipped with body camera technology

Sheriff Manuel Gonzales unveiled on Friday the device that all 310 deputies will now be wearing after a newly approved…

January 23, 2021

Cowboys for Trump leaders seeks cover for financial backers

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday from the jailed founder of Cowboys for Trump, Couy Griffin, tossing the effort…

January 21, 2021

New Mexico airman facing military trial in fatal car crash

Prosecutors said Airman 1st Class Calvin Cooper is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and reckless driving. They said…

January 21, 2021

New Mexico agency settles with oil company in well case

The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department said Tuesday that a notice of violation had been issued to San Juan…

January 15, 2021