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New Mexico legislative session delivers virus aid, but legal pot dies

March 20, 2021 12:38 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico legislators closed out a 60-day legislative session that charts an economic exit from the Covid-19…

Pot legalization bill falters in New Mexico legislature

March 20, 2021 3:16 AM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in New Mexico appeared to falter in the final hours of a 60-day legislative…

New Mexico lawmakers debate marijuana legalization bill as time runs short

March 19, 2021 12:11 PM Kate Bieri

SANTA FE, New Mexico — With fewer than 24 hours left in this year’s legislative session, senators are expected to vote on a bill that will legalize…

New Mexico pot legalization bill moves toward vote amid Saturday deadline

March 18, 2021 2:14 PM Associated Press

UPDATE: The New Mexico Senate ended an hours-long session, that stretched until 3 a.m. Friday, without taking a vote on the bill that would legalize…

Otero County commissioner pleads not guilty in Capitol riot case, again refuses to resign

March 18, 2021 11:31 AM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Otero County Commissioner and Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin has pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges stemming…

New Mexico’s Haaland is confirmed as interior secretary; 1st Native American cabinet member

March 15, 2021 4:21 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, making her the first Native American to…

New Mexico governor signs relief bills with $600 payout to low-income workers, restaurant tax break

March 3, 2021 3:58 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s Democratic governor has signed economic relief legislation that provides $600 rebates to low-income…

New Mexico Senate takes up recreational marijuana legalization after House passage

February 27, 2021 8:02 PM Associated Press, ABC News

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Efforts to legalize marijuana in New Mexico took center stage Saturday as a state Senate panel considered creating a taxed…

New Mexico’s governor unveils plan to boost vaccines for seniors, others vulnerable

February 25, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials said at a briefing Thursday that they have a plan to…

WATCH: Las Cruces mayor gives State of City Address

February 24, 2021 12:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima delivered his annual State of the City Address on…

Spending on libations, catering by New Mexico’s governor during pandemic draws criticism

February 20, 2021 5:28 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she regrets discretionary spending of taxpayer money that included $6,500 on…

New Mexico lawmakers send abortion rights bill to governor for signature

February 19, 2021 7:13 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A Democrat-led Legislature in New Mexico pushed forward Friday to ensure future access to abortions by voting to repeal a…

Doña Ana County has 1 of state’s 12 virus deaths as Supreme Court backs governor’s health orders

February 16, 2021 5:33 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE. New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 308 additional Covid-19 cases on Tuesday and a dozen deaths. A woman in her 80s…

New Mexico lawmakers advance bill to legalize recreational marijuana

February 15, 2021 4:19 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Legislators advanced a proposal Monday to legalize recreational marijuana across New Mexico and lift the state’s…

Biden meets with New Mexico governor, others to discuss Covid relief & vaccines

February 12, 2021 9:29 AM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden met with a bipartisan group of governors and mayors, including New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, at the…

Southern New Mexico has 5 new virus deaths as governor goes to ask Biden for more vaccines

February 12, 2021 3:16 AM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has now reported nearly 180,000 Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, including more than 540 additional cases…

Cowboys for Trump head, El Paso Walmart shooting mentioned in Trump impeachment trial

February 11, 2021 3:44 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — In day three of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, a U.S. House prosecutor invoked mentions of Cowboys Trump…

Economic relief package for New Mexico approved by state Senate

February 10, 2021 5:45 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Senate pressed forward Wednesday with pandemic-related financial relief measures, including…

New Mexico governor lifts travel restrictions amid ‘brighter’ virus outlook

February 10, 2021 2:57 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday said New Mexico would be ending mandatory self-quarantine…

Cowboys for Trump head charged in Capitol riot is released from jail

February 5, 2021 5:23 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

WASHINGTON, DC — Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin is headed home to New Mexico after nearly three weeks in a Washington jail, after…