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Winter storm delivers snow, freezing temps across New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – A storm has brought snow across New Mexico, leading to freezing temperatures and icy road conditions. Snowfall has led to more than 150 delays and closures Tuesday m...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gathering of Nations Powwow canceled for second year in a row

ALBUQUERQUE – The world’s largest powwow has been canceled for a second consecutive year because of the pandemic. The Albuquerque Journal reported Monday that the Gathering of Nat...

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Storm system to pummel New Mexico with snow, winds, chill

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters on Saturday warned that a strong storm system will blanket much of New Mexico with snow while pummeling the state with wind chills from strong winds and plummeting ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Heinrich, Lujan vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial

ALBUQUERQUE – Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial ended Saturday with an acquittal as both of New Mexico’s two Democratic senators voted in a majority that fell short of...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico weighs new investments in early education

SANTA FE – The state House of Representatives on Friday endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment that could funnel more than a billion dollars toward early childhood education over the n...

DATE: Feb 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 407 new virus cases, 23 deaths Friday

SANTA FE – New Mexico reported 407 new cases of coronavirus on Friday and 23 additional deaths. The New Mexico Department of Health reported that the state has seen 179,724 cases ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico asks to skip student testing again this year

SANTA FE – State officials confirmed Friday they are seeking permission from federal officials to waive standardized reading, math and science testing for another year, citing difficulties s...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Winter storm watch issued for much of New Mexico for weekend

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters are warning of potentially hazardous driving conditions as storms bring rain and snow along with frigid temperatures to New Mexico. The National Weather ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico House passes proposal to list capital projects

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico House of Representatives has backed a bill that would require the Legislature to publish a list of capital projects approved each year, including details about p...

DATE: Feb 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Governor heads to D.C. to talk virus relief

Lujan Grisham to meet with president, other governors

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Abortion-rights bill wins decisive vote in New Mexico Senate

SANTA FE – A bill to shore up abortion rights in New Mexico by repealing a dormant ban on most abortion procedures won Senate approval on Thursday, clearing a crucial hurdle in a 25-17 vote....

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

With wildfire risk up, New Mexico supports controlled burns

SANTA FE – In a bid to reduce wildfire risk, the House has advanced a bill making it easier for residents to burn brush and wood debris on their property. The bill, passed unanimo...

DATE: Feb 11, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News