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Governor calls special legislative session in New Mexico

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling legislators back to the Capitol to consider proposals to legalize recreational marijuana. Lujan Grisham set Tuesday as...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico high court affirms man’s extended commitment

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld a district court decision to extend the criminal commitment of a Las Vegas, New Mexico, man placed in a mental institution after he was acc...

DATE: Mar 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico relaxing rules on nursing home visits in pandemic

SANTA FE – New Mexico is preparing to relax restrictions on visits to nursing homes and assisted living facilities as the spread of COVID-19 wanes and more people get vaccinated. ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Legislature passes delayed sick leave mandate

SANTA FE – New Mexico legislators March 19 passed a sweeping and contentious sick leave mandate for employees of private companies that would go into effect next year. The Senate ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Small plane crashes in southern New Mexico; three aboard injured

LORDSBURG, N.M. â€“ The three people aboard a single-engine plane suffered minor injuries when it crashed Wednesday south of Lordsburg in southwestern New Mexico, authorities said. ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Storm drops snow, pushes strong winds across New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ A storm dropped snow and pushed strong winds across much of northern and central New Mexico on Wednesday as authorities warned of difficult travel conditions in some areas. ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Legislature assigns $1B in federal relief money

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Legislature is asserting its budgetary authority over $1.6 billion in new federal aid that dwarfs year-to-year spending adjustments, setting an agenda for economic re...

DATE: Mar 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Significant late season storm’ forecast for New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Much of New Mexico was blanketed by winter weather warnings and advisories as forecasters warned that snow in mountains and rain in valleys developing could make driving condit...

DATE: Mar 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Albuquerque mayor seeks re-election; could face three contenders

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has formally declared his candidacy for re-election. Keller, a 43-year-old Albuquerque native, made the announcement Monday. ...

DATE: Mar 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

FBI: Cybercrime cost New Mexico victims nearly $24M in 2020

ALBUQUERQUE – Suspected cybercrime cost New Mexico victims almost $24 million last year, according to the FBI. The agency’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has released its annual...

DATE: Mar 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grocery store workers, others now on New Mexico vaccine list

ALBUQUERQUE – Grocery store employees, home caregivers, farm workers, other essential workers and people older than 60 are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine in New Mexico. ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

State Police: 14-year-old arrested in killings of 2 men

VILLANUEVA, N.M. â€“ Authorities in northern New Mexico say a 14-year-old Las Vegas boy has been arrested in the killings of two men at a home in the small community of Villanueva. ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.