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Fire crews close in around massive New Mexico wildfire

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Firefighters in New Mexico took advantage of diminished winds Thursday to build more fire lines and clear combustible brush near homes close to the fringes of the largest w...

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico seeks opportunity in Texas border disruptions

SANTA FE – New Mexico is highlighting its support for proposals that would route an international rail line through its Santa Teresa border crossing, capitalizing on Mexico’s unease with dis...

DATE: May 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – Firefighters slowed the advance of the largest wildfire in the U.S. as heavy winds relented Wednesday, while President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration that brings...

DATE: May 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico wildfire prompts call for U.S. disaster declaration

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – New Mexico’s governor on Tuesday asked President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scrambled to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the larg...

DATE: May 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Wind-whipped fire forces more New Mexico residents to flee

ALBUQUERQUE – Wind-whipped flames raced across more of New Mexico’s pine-covered mountainsides on Monday, forcing more residents to flee their homes and the evacuation of the state’s psychia...

DATE: May 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Bulldozers, aircraft used to fight fire near New Mexico city

More than 1,000 firefighters backed by bulldozers and aircraft battled the largest active wildfire in the U.S. on Saturday after strong winds pushed it across some containment lines and clos...

DATE: Apr 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Dry Southwest braces for stiffer winds, ‘epic’ fire danger

ALBUQUERQUE – Thousands of firefighters continued to slow the advance of destructive wildfires in the Southwestern U.S., but officials warned they were bracing for the return Friday of the s...

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Big U.S. energy transmission projects inch closer to approval

ALBUQUERQUE – The federal government has finished another environmental review of a proposed transmission line that will carry wind-generated electricity from rural New Mexico to big cities ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Report recommends Albuquerque close public schools, cut jobs

SANTA FE – Albuquerque’s K-12 schools should cut staff members and close schools because of dwindling enrollment and spend more for the education of low-income students who fell further behi...

DATE: Apr 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Navajo President Jonathan Nez says he’ll seek re-election

SHONTO, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, whose tenure has been dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, is seeking a second term in office. Nez made the announcement over the wee...

DATE: Apr 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Southwest wildfire outlook grim as flames char New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Bulldozers were busy Monday scraping through New Mexico’s high country as firefighters scouted more rugged terrain, looking for places where they could wield tools to dig lines...

DATE: Apr 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico politicians work to keep local VA clinics open

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) – More than a month after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recommended closing down four New Mexico VA clinics, including the one in Las Vegas, Sens. Martin Heinr...

DATE: Apr 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Animas High School students begin classes in new building

Photos: Snow storm causes disruptions in Durango, La Plata County

Wolf Creek Ski Area enjoys its independence from major corporations

Durango High School girls swimming hosts home meet

Durango High School football takes on Lutheran High School in the Class 3A semifinals

Record number of runners take part in the Durango Turkey Trot

Fun times at the singlespeed cyclocross world championships

Photos: Durango Veterans Day Parade

Photos: Trick-or-Treaters stop by The Durango Herald

Photos: Costumed creatures crave candy in downtown Durango

Right to left, Deb gives out candy to Ordell, Amber, Zoey on Monday during the Trick or Treat on Main Avenue event in downtown Durango. (Renee Cornue Studio/Special to the Herald)

Fire crews close in around massive New Mexico wildfire

New Mexico seeks opportunity in Texas border disruptions

President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

New Mexico wildfire prompts call for U.S. disaster declaration

Wind-whipped fire forces more New Mexico residents to flee

Bulldozers, aircraft used to fight fire near New Mexico city

Dry Southwest braces for stiffer winds, ‘epic’ fire danger

Big U.S. energy transmission projects inch closer to approval

Report recommends Albuquerque close public schools, cut jobs

Navajo President Jonathan Nez says he’ll seek re-election

Southwest wildfire outlook grim as flames char New Mexico

New Mexico politicians work to keep local VA clinics open

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