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Farmington police officer shot, wounded; suspect sought

A Farmington police officer was shot and wounded Friday night by a DWI suspect who remained at large, police said. Law enforcement officers from several agencies, including police and San Ju...

DATE: Jan 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

First case of the omicron variant is detected on Navajo Nation

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation reported 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths Monday, but tribal health officials say the first case of the omicron variant has been detected ...

DATE: Jan 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

New Mexico sees drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations

ALBUQUERQUE – Fewer people are being hospitalized now in New Mexico because of COVID-19 infections, according to state data. The New Mexico Department of Health reported Tuesday there were j...

DATE: Dec 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico tribes concerned about plan to power nuclear lab

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico Indigenous leaders are concerned about a proposed multimillion-dollar transmission line that would cross what they consider sacred lands. The transmission line plann...

DATE: Dec 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Democratic House leaders move to dissolve land grant panel

SANTA FE – Top Democrats in the New Mexico House have chosen to dissolve a legislative committee that deals with Hispanic land grants, traditional irrigation districts known as acequias and ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Salvation Army van full of toys stolen in Farmington

Judge issues a warrant for suspected thief

DATE: Dec 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Salvation Army official: Theft of toys no victory for Grinch

FARMINGTON – Farmington-area residents of northern New Mexico donated gifts and money after somebody stole a Salvation Army van loaded with $6,000 worth of toys for children, a Salvation Arm...

DATE: Dec 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

University of New Mexico requiring COVID-19 booster shots

ALBUQUERQUE – The University of New Mexico is requiring all employees and students to get a COVID-19 booster shot by Jan. 17. The university said Wednesday the new requirement, which expands...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Forecasters: Snow, strong winds on tap for New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters say much of New Mexico will see blustery weather weather late Thursday and early Friday from a storm expected to produce significant snowfall in some mountain range...

DATE: Dec 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Suspect in Albuquerque bank robbery returns to Hesperus home while case proceeds

No plea has been entered; next court date is pending in New Mexico

DATE: Dec 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cultural property title gives New Mexico family peace

LAS CRUCES – Few community members know the role of Clara Belle Williams in Las Cruces education, but one family made it their mission to get Williams and her legacy recognized by the state....

DATE: Dec 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico