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Oil industry could help a nearly-extinct bird in New Mexico

CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) – Oil and gas companies could play a key role in saving a nearly-extinct native bird species in southeast New Mexico. That’s why the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releas...

DATE: Feb 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan Generating Station requests extension to keep burning coal

Delays in converting to solar blamed on supply chain issues

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico governor lifts state’s indoor mask mandate

SANTA FE – Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham lifted the state’s mask mandate for indoor public spaces on Thursday. She made the surprise announcement at a news conference that came aft...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Appeals court: Cowboys for Trump is a political committee

SANTA FE – A federal appeals court has turned away a constitutional challenge by the support group Cowboys for Trump and co-founder Couy Griffin to New Mexico election laws and registration ...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico social studies rule adds personal finance to K-12

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department has issued a final rule structuring the K-12 social studies curriculum, adding personal finance after a letter-writing campaign. The new...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Solar project delays create hurdles for New Mexico utility

ALBUQUERQUE – A utility in sun-drenched New Mexico is struggling to get enough solar-generated electricity as it prepares to shut down a coal-fired power plant amid supply chain disruptions,...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico lawmakers OK crime bill, $500M in tax rebates

SANTA FE – New Mexico legislators approved about $500 million in tax rebates and a broad suite of crime-fighting initiatives Thursday at the end of the 30-day legislative session – as the st...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico legislators approve $1B state spending increase

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s Legislature approved a record-setting $1 billion annual budget increase Wednesday to bolster spending on public schools, Medicaid, public safety initiatives and an ar...

DATE: Feb 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Legislature focuses on training, deterrence to fight crime

SANTA FE – New Mexico legislators have bundled together initiatives aimed at reducing violent crime and improving policing with an emphasis on police hiring and training as well as tracking ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Santa Fe Police: Lawmaker drove at twice legal alcohol limit

SANTA FE – A New Mexico lawmaker caught drinking and driving late Sunday night during the state’s legislative session was intoxicated at more than twice the legal limit for alcohol, accordin...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Lawmakers approve $10,000 raises for many New Mexico teachers

SANTA FE – A measure that will increase minimum salaries for New Mexico teachers and counselors by as much as 22% cleared its final legislative hurdle late Monday with a unanimous vote in th...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Navajo Nation sues New Mexico county over redistricting map

FARMINGTON – The Navajo Nation is suing San Juan County over a recently adopted map that will determine political boundaries for the northwestern New Mexico county through 2030. The tribal g...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

The Durango Herald’s year in photos 2025

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday