Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record high
Associated Press Women will for the first time make up a majority of state legislators in Colorado and New Mexico next year, but at least 13 states…
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Feds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yet
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal water officials made public on Wednesday what they called “necessary steps” for seven states and…
Continue Reading Santos’ 23 help Dayton knock off New Mexico State 74-53
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Nate Santos’ 23 points helped Dayton defeat New Mexico State 74-53 on Wednesday night. Santos added eight rebounds for…
Continue Reading Top health official in New Mexico leaves after less than 2 years on the job
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving after less than two years on the job. Democratic Gov.…
Continue Reading New study shows voting for Native Americans is harder than ever
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — A new study has found that systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial…
Continue Reading Auditor cites improper use of public funds at Western New Mexico University
SILVER CITY, N.M. (AP) — Top officials and regents at Western New Mexico University failed to uphold their fiduciary responsibilities by…
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Alec Baldwin film ‘Rust’ has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
Associated Press TORUN, Poland (AP) — Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland with a…
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The Osprey’s safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it
Associated Press CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AP) — Over a New Mexico training range named the Hornet, two Osprey aircraft speed 100 feet off the…
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Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Terry Thompson had an election to run for voters in Cascade County, Montana. Why then, she thought, was her…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the AP’s investigation into Osprey safety issues
Associated Press After being grounded for months following a crash last November that killed eight service members in Japan, the V-22 Osprey — a…
Continue Reading AP Player of the Week: New Mexico’s Dampier has hand in 4 TDs in 1st win over Top 25 foe since 2003
The Associated Press national player of the week in college football for Week 12 of the season: Devon Dampier, New Mexico Dampier ran for three…
Continue Reading Father’s Day: Rick Pitino wins latest coaching matchup against son as No. 22 St. John’s tops UNM
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With the outcome already decided in the waning seconds, St. John’s students couldn’t resist.…
Continue Reading Rick Pitino defeats his son in their latest coaching clash as No. 22 St. John’s tops New Mexico
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rick Pitino defeated his son in their latest coaching clash as No. 22 St. John’s passed its first real test…
Continue Reading Devon Dampier leads New Mexico past No. 19 Washington State, 38-35
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Devon Dampier scored on a 1-yard run with 21 seconds left and New Mexico beat No. 19 Washington State…
Continue Reading Reed accounts for three TDs as No. 15 Texas A&M rolls to 38-3 win over New Mexico State
AP Sports Writer COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Marcel Reed threw two touchdown passes and ran for a third score in less than three quarters to help…
Continue Reading Mountain West Conference determines there’s insufficient evidence in volleyball Title IX complaint
AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Mountain West Conference has concluded there was insufficient evidence to determine misconduct between…
Continue Reading McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back after E. coli outbreak
McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the…
Continue Reading Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A federally protected female Mexican wolf was found dead in an area near the northern Arizona city of Flagstaff, alarming…
Continue Reading Bostick scores 13 as New Mexico State takes down Texas A&M-CC 83-82
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Dionte Bostick’s 13 points off of the bench helped lead New Mexico State to an 83-82 victory over Texas…
Continue Reading Washington State looks to improve playoff chances with win over New Mexico
No. 19 Washington State (8-1, No. 18 CFP) at New Mexico (4-6), Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: Washington State by 10…
Continue Reading No. 15 Texas A&M looks to rebound from loss in non-conference game with New Mexico State
New Mexico State (2-7) at No. 15 Texas A&M (7-2, No. 15 CFP), Saturday, 7:45 p.m. EST (SEC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: Texas A&M…
Continue Reading UConn-Gonzaga, Flagg and Calipari highlight MSG college hoops schedule featuring 11 national champs
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Back-to-back NCAA champion UConn returns to Madison Square Garden next month for a marquee matchup against…
Continue Reading E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald’s outbreak tied to slivered onions
AP Health Writer At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions served on…
Continue Reading Man gets a life sentence in the shotgun death of a New Mexico police officer
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — An armed driver who fled from a traffic stop in New Mexico was sentenced this week to life in prison without parole for…
Continue Reading Dent scores 25, New Mexico beats Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 100-81
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Donovan Dent had 25 points and 10 assists in New Mexico’s 100-81 win against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday…
Continue Reading New Mexico secretary of state says she’s experiencing harassment after the election
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top elections regulator said Tuesday that she has been the target of harassing and…
Continue Reading AP men’s player of the week: Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner couldn’t miss in 2 opening-week games
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 1 of the season: Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton The…
Continue Reading Zawdie Jackson scores 24 to lead New Mexico State over Utah Tech 75-63
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Zawdie Jackson scored 24 points to guide New Mexico State to a 75-63 victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night. Jackson…
Continue Reading QB Veltkamp accounts for 4TDs in Western Kentucky’s 41-28 win over New Mexico State
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Caden Veltkamp threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns while running for two more and Western Kentucky never trailed in its…
Continue Reading Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia sues NCAA over eligibility limits for former JUCO players
AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is suing the NCAA over its rules limiting the eligibility of former…
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