Navajo Nation reports 53 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has reported 53 new COVID-19 cases and seven additional deaths. The latest numbers released Saturday…
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SDSU pulls away in 3rd quarter, beats New Mexico State 28-10
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Greg Bell ran for a touchdown and a career-high 165 yards, Jordon Brookshire scrambled for a score, and San Diego State…
Continue Reading Man found dead after exchanging gunfire with deputies
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office says a man who had shot at a Dona Ana County sheriff’s deputy was found dead…
Continue Reading State Police chief ‘beyond disgusted’ by recent violence
LOS LUNAS, N.M. (AP) — A pair of shootouts between a suspect and law enforcement officers left the suspect dead and two sheriff’s deputies…
Continue Reading New Mexico monument project seeks input on air tour plan
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — The public will have a chance to weigh in on a plan to allow air tours over Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. The…
Continue Reading Kirtland Air Force Base to break ground on new laboratory
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AP) — Kirtland Air Force Base will be home to a state-of-the-art laboratory for development of space technology.…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation reports 74 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is reporting 74 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death. The numbers released Friday pushed the…
Continue Reading Health official: New Mexico children need more virus testing
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — School-aged children in New Mexico represent an increasing share…
Continue Reading Rising numbers of Ecuadorians hurt by pandemic head to US
By CLAUDIA TORRENS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An extraordinary number of Ecuadorians has been coming to the United States — often to New…
Continue Reading EXPLAINER: Mexico confronts complex position on immigration
By MARÍA VERZA Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is facing immigration pressures from the north, south and within its own borders,…
Continue Reading Wilson leads New Mexico past Houston Baptist 27-17 in opener
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Terry Wilson Jr. completed 20 of 26 passes for 174 yards and three touchdowns and New Mexico, playing its first home game…
Continue Reading New Mexico House Democrats outline criminal justice efforts
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A group of New Mexico House Democrats outlined a package of criminal justice bills intended to combat crime, including…
Continue Reading New Mexico accelerates pace of rental assistance payments
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State financial officials says about $38 million has been paid out in federal rental and…
Continue Reading Bureau of Indian Education issues vaccine mandate
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The federal agency that oversees schools that educate some Native Americans in nearly…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation reports 55 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 55 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the…
Continue Reading Advocates: More will come to New Mexico to seek abortions
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates say the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a Texas law that…
Continue Reading New Texas abortion law pushes women to out-of-state clinics
By IRIS SAMUELS Associated Press/Report for America A Texas law that bans most abortions has providers and advocates preparing for an increasing…
Continue Reading FAA bans Virgin Galactic launches while probing Branson trip
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says Virgin Galactic can’t launch anyone…
Continue Reading Albuquerque balloon fiesta taking steps to combat COVID-19
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta officials say they’re canceling some parts of the event and will require…
Continue Reading Air Force: Afghan refugees start arriving at New Mexico base
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — Holloman Air Force Base officials say Afghan refugees have started arriving at the base in southern New Mexico. Holloman…
Continue Reading Rainy season unleashes with fury, beauty in US Southwest
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — After two bone-dry years that sank the U.S. Southwest deeper into drought, this…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation reports 49 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 49 new COVID-19 cases a nd one additional death. It was the tribe’s first…
Continue Reading New Mexico health officials keep eye on hospitalizations
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico state health officials are keeping a wary watch over demands for hospital care as sustained delta variant…
Continue Reading New Mexico officials warn of severe weather, flooding
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Emergency management officials have issued a severe weather warning as forecasters report widespread rain across western…
Continue Reading New Mexico education policy director resigns over remarks
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A top education adviser serving the New Mexico Legislature has…
Continue Reading Top New Mexico lawmakers concerned about oil and gas rules
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A group of powerful New Mexico lawmakers has concerns about proposed rules that…
Continue Reading School district fires ex-legislator amid corruption probe
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque school system has fired former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton from her nearly $80,000-a-year…
Continue Reading Navajo Nation reports no COVID-related deaths for 3rd day
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 54 new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. The…
Continue Reading Albuquerque schools budget for teacher loans, fewer students
By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest school district is taking suggestions…
Continue Reading New Mexico resolves tax dispute with $50M payment
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Local governments will get a $50 million boost to resolve a 2018 lawsuit that accused the state of botching tax distributions…
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