New Mexico

New Mexico races to spend federal rental assistance

Several executive agencies overseen by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham are making the case for expanded services. (Morgan Lee/Associated…

September 22, 2021

New Mexico

Report: Pilot in deadly balloon crash had drugs in system

A bouquet of flowers from a mourner is placed June 26 near the basket of a hot air balloon that…

September 22, 2021

New Mexico

FBI seeks public’s assistance identifying bank robbery suspect

Man accused of hitting a credit union in Albuquerque

September 22, 2021

New Mexico

Legislators sue to rein in governor on pandemic relief

Several executive agencies overseen by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham are making the case for expanded services. (Morgan Lee/Associated…

September 21, 2021

New Mexico

GPS for defendants in Bernalillo County to be monitored 24/7

SANTA FE – Defendants awaiting trial in Bernalillo County who wear GPS devices will be monitored more closely from now…

September 21, 2021

New Mexico

Albuquerque OKs no-fares pilot program for city buses

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque’s public transit system won’t charge fares for riding buses during a 12-month experiment starting Jan. 1. City…

September 21, 2021

New Mexico

Farmington Public Library to hold book sale

Last year’s event was canceled because of COVID-19

September 20, 2021

New Mexico

Native Americans aim to boost voting power in New Mexico

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during a news briefing April 23 at the White House in Washington. New Mexico is…

September 20, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico hearing begins for next round of oil, gas rules

Methane emissions from oil and natural gas production in New Mexico are higher than what state and federal regulators have…

September 20, 2021

New Mexico

Grand jury indicts ex-lawmaker in alleged kickback scheme

SANTA FE – A former high-ranking Democratic state legislator and Albuquerque public school administrator has been indicted by a grand…

September 20, 2021

New Mexico

Courthouse canine starts new job in Santa Fe

Victim advocate Irene Melendez holding the leash of Judge, a 3-year-old yellow Lab, while speaking to a security guard at…

September 18, 2021

New Mexico

Farmington Public Library receives NASA grant

Money will be used to increase STEM learning opportunities

September 17, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico reports 5 cases of West Nile virus infections

SANTA FE – State health officials say they have identified five cases of West Nile virus infections across New Mexico…

September 17, 2021

New Mexico

New Farmingtion fire chief says he’ll play an active role in day-to-day functions

Robert Sterrett said he learned much from his predecessor, David Burke

September 15, 2021

New Mexico

FBI searching for man suspected of kidnapping 13-year-old girl

Suspect last seen in Kirtland, N.M., driving a dark-colored truck

September 15, 2021

New Mexico

Ruling: Car lights don’t need to work perfectly, just well

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s highest court has ruled that state law doesn’t require vehicle tail lights all be working…

September 15, 2021

New Mexico

Suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in east Farmington

Man allegedly pointed gun, threw inactive grenade at deputies

September 14, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico deploys absentee ballot drop boxes statewide

Election officials are deploying ballot drop boxes across New Mexico for people who chose to cast absentee ballots without walking…

September 14, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico cattle ranchers pummeled by western drought

Some are trying to restock herds thinned by dry years

September 13, 2021

New Mexico

US flag, sewn at POW camp, settles at Smithsonian

Retired Col. Brian Baca, right, tells New Mexico National Guard soldiers and airmen the story of an American flag made…

September 11, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths, most in months

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s pandemic death roll rose by 20 on Friday, the largest reported single-day increase in months.…

September 11, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico offers pay bump to prekindergarten teachers

SANTA FE – State officials responsible for early childhood education in New Mexico say that prekindergarten teachers deserve the same…

September 10, 2021

New Mexico

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial on display this week in Farmington

Traveling symbol features names of more than 58,000 men and women who died or remain missing

September 10, 2021

New Mexico

Tour of Aztec North offered for National Public Lands Day

AZTEC – In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 25, Aztec Ruins National Monument will offer a…

September 9, 2021