New Mexico governor proposes trimming gross receipts taxes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says a statewide cut in gross receipts taxes will be on her agenda when the Legislature meets…
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Court grants Legislature powers on pandemic relief spending
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the state Legislature deserves a…
Continue Reading Bieniemy lifts UTEP past Northern New Mexico 88-53
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Jamal Bieniemy registered 17 points as UTEP rolled past Northern New Mexico 88-53. Marc Howard Jr. led the Eagles on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation reports 17 more COVID-19 cases, but no deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Monday reported 17 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, but no deaths. The latest numbers pushed the…
Continue Reading New Mexico education official seeks $6M budget increase
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Public Education Department is asking the Legislature…
Continue Reading New Mexico utility executives tout merger to state lawmakers
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico utility officials are touting millions of dollars in economic…
Continue Reading Richardson adds to diplomatic wins with journalist’s release
By WILL WEISSERT and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Richardson’s success in helping secure the release of journalist Danny…
Continue Reading New Mexico agency investigating killing of bear near Taos
TAOS, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a bear with arrows along a road near Taos. Game and Fish…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor applauds infrastructure investments
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor is applauding the final approval of a federal infrastructure bill that includes billions of dollars…
Continue Reading New Mexico tops Grambling State 86-61
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Jamal Mashburn Jr. and Jaelen House scored 18 points apiece as New Mexico easily beat Grambling State 86-61. Javonte Johnson…
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New Mexico spaceport boss seeks funds to keep momentum going
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The executive director of New Mexico’s spaceport says operations are ramping…
Continue Reading Film crew union narrowly approves contract with producers
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Film industry crew members have narrowly voted to approve a pair of contracts with…
Continue Reading US: Oil, gas leases on hold around New Mexico’s Chaco park
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Department of the Interior says oil and gas leasing within 10 miles of…
Continue Reading Huge fire forces temporary closure of Walmart in Edgewood
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (AP) — A Walmart store in Edgewood is closed until further notice after a massive fire. Santa Fe County Fire officials say the blaze…
Continue Reading Biden boosts crime fighting efforts on Native American lands
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has ordered several Cabinet departments to work together to combat…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation reports 89 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has reported 89 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death. The tribe released its…
Continue Reading Jeffrey Epstein faces trial by proxy: Ghislaine Maxwell
By TOM HAYS and LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Despite his suicide, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein will still be put on…
Continue Reading Albuquerque police investigate city’s 100th homicide of year
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police in Albuquerque say they are investigating the city’s 100th homicide case so far this year. Police say officers…
Continue Reading Superior shows generational divide over views on copper mine
By AARON DORMAN Casa Grande Dispatch SUPERIOR, Ariz. (AP) — Exchange-Mining Town-Generational…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation reports 65 more COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has reported 65 more cases of COVID-19 and six additional deaths. The latest figures released Saturday…
Continue Reading Allen scores 16 to lead New Mexico State past UTEP 77-71
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Teddy Allen posted 16 points as New Mexico State got past UTEP 77-71. Jabari Rice had 15 points for New Mexico State (2-0). Yuat…
Continue Reading Haener’s 3 TDs, rugged defense lead Fresno State victory
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns and the Fresno State defense shut down New Mexico in a 34-7 victory.…
Continue Reading Barthelemy’s 20 points leads Colorado past New Mexico 87-76
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Keeshawn Barthelemy scored 20 points and the Colorado Buffaloes pulled away from a much…
Continue Reading New Mexico trapper acquitted in case that prompted new law
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A northern New Mexico man has been acquitted of illegal trapping charges stemming from an incident that caused a dog’s…
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Young, Williams, No. 3 Alabama romp over New Mexico St 59-3
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Bryce Young passed for 270 yards and five touchdowns, including three to Jameson Williams,…
Continue Reading Man found dead in canal; had been detained by Navajo police
SHIPROCK, N.M. (AP) — Navajo Nation police say a body found Friday in a Shiprock canal is that of a man who disappeared after being detained by…
Continue Reading New Mexico city moves ahead with desalination project
EUNICE, N.M. (AP) — One southeastern New Mexico city is taking another step as it looks for an “unlimited” source of water. The Eunice City…
Continue Reading Cochiti Lake to temporarily be off-limits to motorboats
COCHITI PUEBLO, N.M. (AP) — A boat ramp at Cochiti Lake will be closed for a couple of days next week. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says a…
Continue Reading New Mexico clears way for boosters amid rise in COVID cases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is opening access to vaccine booster shots to all adults, responding to surging rates of infection that state…
Continue Reading Navajo reports 77 more COVID-19 cases, no recent deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation reported 77 more cases of COVID-19 on Friday and no recent deaths. The figures put the tribe’s…
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