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New Mexico lawmakers near compromise to fix budget deficit

Talks aim to deal with $80 million deficit

Protection sought for New Mexico park’s geothermal deposits

Park includes remnants of one of North America’s few super volcanoes

N.M. Democrat-led Legislature likely to increase minimum wage

SANTA FE – The new Democratic majority in the New Mexico Legislature is likely to take up a statewide minimum wage increase next year and send the proposal to Republican Gov. Susanna Marti...

Archbishop uses ‘Social Gospel’ to fight poverty

From early-childhood education to immigration, Archbishop Wester speaks out

New Mexico delegation: Bill has provisions to aid mine spill payouts

ALBUQUERQUE – Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation say a newly approved water bill includes provisions to expedite reimbursements to state, local and tribal governments for a 201...

Interior Secretary Jewell makes final Indian Country visit

ACOMA PUEBLO, N.M. – U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell marked what she says is her final official trip to Indian Country on Thursday with a visit to Acoma Pueblo, a tribe that expanded it...

EPA’s Gold King Mine spill reimbursements fall short of requests

Durango, La Plata County receive less than requested

Regents to meet on report critical of N.M. university leader

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents is holding a meeting Wednesday to discuss possibly suspending or firing university President Bob Frank in response to a rep...

New Mexico budget crisis rears its head in courts, colleges

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s grinding budget crisis is taking a toll in courtrooms where overburdened attorneys have denied legal counsel to poor defendants, at museums reeling from layoffs and a...

Judge orders suspect in Old Navy case to remain behind bars

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal judge has ordered that a man accused of using an explosive device to damage an Old Navy store in Albuquerque remain in jail while awaiting trial. The Albuq...

Supreme Court asks Obama administration’s view on mine spill lawsuit

N.M. wants quick resolution; Utah may sue, too

Texas firm looks to boost N.M. oil production

ALBUQUERQUE – A Texas-based oil and gas company has reached a $430 million deal that will clear the way for more production in southeastern New Mexico, providing a glimmer of hope as state o...