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Federal security deployment sets off backlash in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Democratic elected officials in New Mexico are cautioning President Donald Trump against any possible plans to send federal agents to the state as the sheriff of New Mexico’s l...

DATE: Jul 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Western New Mexico University opts for online start in fall

SILVER CITY, N.M. – Officials at Western New Mexico University are opting for an online start to the fall semester. The school announced Tuesday that classes will be offered onlin...

DATE: Jul 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Santa Fe school counselor accused of racism back at work

SANTA FE – A Santa Fe high school counselor accused of sharing racist messages on social media is back at work. The Santa Fe New Mexican reported Tuesday that Stephanie Sheldon...

DATE: Jul 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico governor thanks Trump for joining mask movement

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday thanked President Donald Trump for telling Americans that they should wear masks when they’re unable to keep distance between the...

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque zoo selling paintings by animals to raise money

ALBUQUERQUE – A closed zoo in New Mexico is trying to raise money by selling paintings – by the zoo’s animals. KOB-TV in Albuquerque reports the New Mexico BioPark Society is offe...

DATE: Jul 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico universities face prospect of budget challenges

SANTA FE – Officials say the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University face the prospect of major budget challenges because of reduced state funding and other fiscal fallout f...

DATE: Jul 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hundreds gather in Albuquerque to protest COVID-19 rules

ALBUQUERQUE – Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Albuquerque to protest the governor’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and speak out against what some are calling unfair treatment ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Massive illegal dump discovered in southeastern New Mexico

EUNICE, N.M. – State officials say they discovered a massive illegal dumping site in southeastern New Mexico while cleaning up a former limestone mining pit. The more than 3-acre ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Arizona COVID-19 patients being sent to New Mexico

SANTA FE – People who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arizona are being transferred to New Mexico hospitals because of staffing shortages and a lack of bed space, under a federal law th...

DATE: Jul 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque Public Schools announce back-to-school plan

ALBUQUERQUE – The largest school district in New Mexico has proposed a hybrid learning plan for the upcoming school year to provide flexibility as schools attempt to safely reopen during the...

DATE: Jul 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Low flows of Rio Grande threaten diversions near Santa Fe

SANTA FE – Water managers in Santa Fe say expected low flows along the Rio Grande will likely force the temporary shutdown of diversions as early as this weekend. Officials with t...

DATE: Jul 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Vigil takes oath as New Mexico chief justice

SANTA FE – Justice Michael Vigil has taken over as New Mexico’s top judge. Vigil was sworn in for a two-year-term as chief justice on Wednesday after he was selected by his collea...

DATE: Jul 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News