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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 55 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the Navajo Nation’s total to 32,707 cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago and 1,406 known deaths. Tribal President Jonathan Nez has said all Navajo Nation executive branch employees

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 bans most abortions will likely result in more people coming to New Mexico for the procedure. The state already was among the ones that patients travel to because Albuquerque is home to

By IRIS SAMUELS Associated Press/Report for America A Texas law that bans most abortions has providers and advocates preparing for an increasing number of women traveling to other states to end their pregnancies. Clinics are gearing up to boost an aid network meant to ensure women can access the procedure even if it is outlawed

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says Virgin Galactic can’t launch anyone into space again until an investigation is complete into founder Richard Branson’s off-course flight in July. Thursday’s ban came as Virgin Galactic announced plans to launch three Italian researchers to the edge of space

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta officials say they’re canceling some parts of the event and will require guests to wear masks to enter the grounds and while in indoor areas and crowded outdoor settings to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Fiesta spokesman Tom Garrity said Wednesday he didn’t believe that

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 reported coronavirus-related fatality in the last four days. The latest numbers pushed the Navajo Nation’s total to 32,650 cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago and 1,404

By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A top education adviser serving the New Mexico Legislature has resigned over insensitive remarks she made about Native American students in 2019. Legislative Education Study Committee director Rachel Gudgel had apologized for the remarks and complied with disciplinary measures over the

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A group of powerful New Mexico lawmakers has concerns about proposed rules that aim to cut smog-causing pollution across the oil and gas industry. Leaders of the Legislative Finance Committee recently sent a letter to state Environment Secretary James Kenney, saying the rules would have

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque school system has fired former state Rep. Sheryl Williams Stapleton from her nearly $80,000-a-year occupational education position. Williams Stapleton resigned her legislative position in July amid a criminal investigation into possible racketeering, money laundering, kickbacks and violations of a law governing the conduct of state lawmakers. A lawyer for

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 latest numbers pushed the tribe’s total to 32,600 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death total remained at 1,403. Based on cases from

By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest school district is taking suggestions for how to spend $200 million in federal funding. Albuquerque Public Schools also has a draft proposal for community members to weigh in on. It would use 25% of the money to offset a

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 to 44 counties and municipalities across New Mexico. The state Taxation and Revenue Department on Tuesday announced terms of the financial settlement on the sharing of gross receipts taxes.

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Production of a six-episode television series based on crime novels by the late author Tony Hillerman is underway in New Mexico. The State Film Office said Tuesday that “Dark Winds” is a psychological thriller set in the Four Corners region. It centers on two Navajo Nation police officers trying to

By The Associated Press Flood watches have been issued for Wednesday for parts of western New Mexico along with a mountainous area of north-central New Mexico due to approaching tropical moisture. Watch areas in western New Mexico range from just north of Gallup and  Grants on the north to the U.S.-Mexico border on the south.

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Monday reported 17 new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the second consecutive day.  The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s total to 32,545 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago.  The known death total remained at 1,403.  Based on cases from

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest electric provider wants to transfer its share of a coal-fired power plant to an energy company backed by the Navajo Nation, but environmentalists argue that approving the deal would prolong the life of the plant and run counter to the state’s renewable

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland got married to longtime partner Skip Sayre Saturday night in New Mexico. Interior Department spokeswoman Melissa Schwartz says Haaland wore a dress designed and sewn by her sister. The ceremony incorporated elements honoring her Native American ancestry. The former New Mexico congresswoman is a member of

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police in Albuquerque say they’re investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured.  They say officers responded about 1 a.m. Saturday to a report of multiple shots fired outside an apartment complex. Police arrived one the scene and found multiple casings in the street and multiple impact holes

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation on Sunday reported 24 new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths. The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s total to 32,528 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The known death total remained at 1,403. Tribal health officials reported 35 new cases and three

By MICHAEL CASEY and MICHELLE LIU Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — States have begun to ramp up the amount of rental assistance reaching tenants but there are still millions of families facing eviction who haven’t gotten help. The Treasury Department says just $5.1 billion of the estimated $46.5 billion in federal rental assistance, or

LAS CRUSES, N.M. (AP) — Jacob Cowing had a career-high 158 yards receiving, including a 59-yard score, and UTEP opened the season with a 30-3 victory over New Mexico State. Cowing’s yardage came on just five catches, including one for 72 yards, as he finished with his sixth career 100-yard game. Gavin Hardison was 11-of-16

By WILSON RING Associated Press A decade after a Vermont teenager disappeared as the rains of Tropical Storm Irene started inundating the state, his mother is still hoping someone will be able to answer the question about what happened to him. Marble Arvidson was 17 when he left his Brattleboro foster home on Aug. 27,