Superior shows generational divide over views on copper mine
By AARON DORMAN Casa Grande Dispatch SUPERIOR, Ariz. (AP) — Exchange-Mining Town-Generational…
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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…
Continue Reading California, Colorado and NM expand virus booster access
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is among three states now allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults.…
Continue Reading Energy companies push for proposed merger in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest electric provider and global energy giant Iberdrola say they’re committed to customer…
Continue Reading Hopis reelect chairman, vote out incumbent vice chairman
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. (AP) — Hopi Chairman Tim Nuvangyaoma has won another term in office. Unofficial results from Thursday’s election show he…
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New Mexico State provost on leave, acting replacement named
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State University’s chief academic administrator has been placed on paid administrative leave and an acting…
Continue Reading New Mexico education plan gets feedback on race, economics
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is taking feedback from the public Friday on its proposed…
Continue Reading Pedestrian fatally injured when struck by paramedic vehicle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque Fire Rescue says one of its rescue units struck and fatally injured a pedestrian in the roadway while…
Continue Reading New Mexico water chief to step down over lack of resources
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top water official says a persistent lack of financial support to protect the state’s water…
Continue Reading Youth sought in Albuquerque twin killings arrested in Denver
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A 16-year-old youth sought in an Albuquerque double homicide has been arrested in Denver. Albuquerque police said Thursday…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths 26th time in 42 days
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 103 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the 26th time in the past 42…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor to request $59M for veterans’ home
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has vowed to request $59 million in capital funding during the upcoming legislative…
Continue Reading COVID-19 hot spots offer sign of what could be ahead for US
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling…
Continue Reading New Mexico delegates push US official on Chaco protections
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are putting more pressure on…
Continue Reading ‘Rust’ tragedy, labor climate frame Hollywood contract vote
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Members of a union representing film and television crews begin voting Friday on a tentative…
Continue Reading New Mexico hospitals seek relief amid wave of patients
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Some of New Mexico’s largest hospitals are being overwhelmed by the latest…
Continue Reading New fast-track docket for migrants faces familiar challenges
By CLAUDIA TORRENS, PHILIP MARCELO and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly six months ago, U.S. immigration courts established a…
Continue Reading Program to kill Grand Canyon bison nets 4 animals, criticism
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A pilot program to help reduce bison at Grand Canyon National Park by shooting them has…
Continue Reading No. 3 Alabama hosts New Mexico State in nonconference finale
By The Associated Press Alabama has plenty of fine-tuning after a struggle against heavy underdog LSU when the running game was all but nonexistent.…
Continue Reading New Mexico hangs on for 90-88 win over FAU
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jalen House scored a career-high 30 points and New Mexico raced past Florida Atlantic 99-92 in the season opener for both…
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