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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

New Mexico to end quarantine requirements for travelers

SANTA FE – New Mexico officials on Wednesday said they would be ending mandatory self-quarantine requirements for visitors and residents arriving in the state. The state Health De...

DATE: Feb 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico employee accepts position in Biden administration

SANTA FE – A top human resources employee for New Mexico’s governor has stepped down after more than two years in the position to take a new role with President Joe Biden’s administration. ...

DATE: Feb 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Few New Mexico schools rush to offer in-person classes

SANTA FE – Loosened restrictions on large-scale in-person learning programs in New Mexico public schools went into effect Monday after an 11-month ban, but few school districts were rushing ...

DATE: Feb 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico officials hold out hope for more vaccine supply

ALBUQUERQUE – Officials at some of New Mexico’s largest hospitals said Monday they are holding out hope that vaccine supplies will catch up with demand as state health officials confirmed th...

DATE: Feb 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico reports 424 additional COVID-19 cases, eight deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico on Saturday reported 424 additional COVID-19 cases and eight deaths as the coronavirus outbreak in the state continued to slow. The latest figures released b...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Structure fire in village spreads into New Mexico forest

SACRAMENTO, N.M. â€“ A fire that started Friday night in a structure in the southern New Mexico mountain village of Sacramento spread into an adjacent national forest before crews stopped it...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico lawmaker changes affiliation after abortion vote

SANTA FE – A Republican lawmaker in New Mexico who voted in favor of a Democratic-backed abortion bill has left the GOP, officials said. House Minority Leader Jim Townsend said on...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Democrats cap damage awards in police accountability bill

SANTA FE – A bill that would strip police officers of immunity from civil rights lawsuits in state court is being rewritten to cap potential damage awards at $2 million, in a concession to c...

DATE: Feb 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wild horse hit, killed along highway near Navajo Nation

GALLUP, N.M. – Authorities and residents on the Navajo Nation have raised concerns about a herd of wild horses that have been grazing along a highway for several days before one was fatally ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Mexico Legislature considers college tuition funding

SANTA FE – State senators are considering a bill to provide $30 million in subsidies for attendees of two-year colleges and a pilot program to help college dropouts finish their degrees. ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News