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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 99 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional coronavirus-related deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s total to 38,616 cases since the pandemic started and 1,518 known deaths. Tribal President Jonathan Nez has urged residents of the vast reservation to be careful when

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State Police say they are searching for a 10-year-old Albuquerque boy believed to be with his mother who no longer has custody of him. They say Nicolai Kuznetsov was last seen on Nov. 5 and is believed to be with Jacqueline Haymon. Albuquerque TV station KOAT reports that Haymon

CONWAY, S.C. — Teddy Allen had 22 points as New Mexico State topped Davidson 75-64 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational. Luka Brajkovic led the Wildcats on Thursday with 19 points and seven rebounds.

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — A nighttime operation to erect chain-link fencing and impose a registry may have been the beginning of the end for a migrant camp in Tijuana, Mexico, that blocks a major pedestrian crossing to the United States. But there may be more camps to follow. First lady

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Going a step beyond federal guidance, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she believes being fully vaccinated means three shots and all who are eligible should get boosters. She spoke during a pandemic briefing Wednesday, citing the increasing number of COVID-19 infections among residents

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 96 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one coronavirus-related death. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s total to 38,490 cases since the pandemic started and 1,515 known deaths. Navajo Nation  President Jonathan Nez has urged residents of the vast reservation to be careful when

By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The massive infrastructure bill that President Joe Biden signed this week includes billions of dollars to address long-standing issues with water and sanitation on tribal land. The Indian Health Service says it will consult with tribes on how best to use the $3.5 billion. The amount

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A new lawsuit alleges that Alec Baldwin recklessly fired a gun when it wasn’t called for in the script when he shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust.” The lawsuit filed Wednesday, from script supervisor Mamie Mitchell,

By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor is naming new advisers on water, infrastructure and broadband. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointments Wednesday after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill. She’s appointing former Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez to work with

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — With a high-stakes case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court and more forecasts calling for hot and dry weather, New Mexico’s top water official says lawmakers can’t afford not to adequately fund the state agencies that oversee water resources. State Engineer John D’Antonio testified Wednesday

LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say seven inmates in a northern New Mexico jail are charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the beating death of a fellow inmate regarded by other prisoners as a dangerous bully. The seven were charged Monday in the Nov. 1 killing of 40-year-old Eric Vigil, who was

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 night with 14 points.

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 tribe’s total to 38,352 cases since the pandemic started. The number of known deaths remains at 1,514. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has urged residents of the vast reservation to

By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Public Education Department is asking the Legislature for a $6.7 million budget increase, citing the need to address an ongoing lawsuit, absenteeism programs and management of federal funding. Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus told a key panel of lawmakers Tuesday

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico utility officials are touting millions of dollars in economic development benefits and customer savings if state regulators approve a multibillion-dollar merger with a subsidiary of global energy giant Iberdrola. Two executives with Public Service Co. of New Mexico testified Tuesday before a panel

By WILL WEISSERT and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Richardson’s success in helping secure the release of journalist Danny Fenster from a Myanmar prison is the latest demonstration of the former New Mexico governor’s knack for flying into some the most closed societies on earth and persuading those in charge to do

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 Department spokesman James Pitman told  the Albuquerque Journal that the killing occurred Oct. 29. Pitman said bear hunting was in season then but that it’s illegal to shoot an animal

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Jamal Mashburn Jr. and Jaelen House scored 18 points apiece as New Mexico easily beat Grambling State 86-61. Javonte Johnson and Taryn Todd added 16 points each for the Lobos. House had eight steals and seven assists, while Johnson posted 10 rebounds. Todd also had four blocks. Danya Kingsby had 20 points

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police in Albuquerque say they are investigating the city’s 100th homicide case so far this year. Police say officers responded to a shots fired call around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. They found a car that looked like it crashed into someone’s yard and the person inside had at least one gunshot wound.