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New Mexico Legislature passes delayed sick leave mandate

Democratic state Pro Tem Sen. Mimi Stewart, of Albuquerque, speaks about sick leave during during the annual legislative session on…

March 26, 2021

Small plane crashes in southern New Mexico; three aboard injured

LORDSBURG, N.M. â€“ The three people aboard a single-engine plane suffered minor injuries when it crashed Wednesday south of Lordsburg…

March 24, 2021

Storm drops snow, pushes strong winds across New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ A storm dropped snow and pushed strong winds across much of northern and central New Mexico on Wednesday…

March 24, 2021

New Mexico Legislature assigns $1 billion in federal relief funds

New Mexico’s Legislature is asserting its budgetary authority over $1.6 billion in new federal aid that dwarfs year-to-year spending adjustments,…

March 23, 2021

New Mexico seeks end to police immunity from prosecution

State Rep. Georgene Louis, of Bernalillo County, appears via video to legislators and staff members at the state House on…

March 17, 2021

New Mexico puts surging income into schools, economic relief

A fence is seen surrounding the State Capitol in Santa Fe, on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Republican lawmakers in New…

March 17, 2021

Former tax official accused of changing, rerouting refunds

ALBUQUERQUE – A former New Mexico state tax official faces dozens of counts of wire fraud and other crimes accusing…

March 17, 2021

Congressional race to succeed Deb Haaland takes shape

Department of the Interior secretary nominee Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., speaks during her confirmation hearing Feb. 23 on Capitol Hill…

March 16, 2021

Supporters clash on New Mexico recreational pot legalization

SANTA FE – Two competing proposals to legalize marijuana in New Mexico — one from a Republican, the other from…

March 12, 2021

New Mexico Legislature approves liquor license overhaul

SANTA FE â€“ The New Mexico Legislature sent a bill to the governor that would overhaul state liquor regulations in…

March 12, 2021

New Mexico state Senate passes hair discrimination bill

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) â€” The New Mexico state Senate has passed a bill that would prohibit discrimination based on…

March 12, 2021

New Mexico to waive liquor fees as part of COVID relief

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed legislation that will allow the state…

March 12, 2021

Albuquerque gets new police chief, reform superintendent

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller says he went both inside the outside the Albuquerque Police Department for leadership to…

March 9, 2021

Police: Four found dead in car at Albuquerque airport garage

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police have identified four people whose bodies were found last week inside a vehicle parked in the…

March 9, 2021

Bill advances to exempt New Mexico from time changes

SANTA FE – New Mexico would eliminate twice-annual seasonal time changes under a bill endorsed Friday by the New Mexico…

March 5, 2021

New Mexico governor’s grocery bills prompt calls for audit

SANTA FE – Senate Republicans on Thursday asked for a special audit of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s use of a…

March 4, 2021

New Mexico Legislature seeks reforms to spur internet access

SANTA FE – New Mexico legislators are advancing bills that modernize efforts to expand access to high-speed internet service, as…

March 3, 2021

New Mexico’s Spaceport America names new executive director

SIERRA COUNTY, N.M. – Spaceport America has named New Mexico native Scott A. McLaughlin as its new executive director. The…

March 3, 2021

N.M. House endorses liquor reforms

SANTA FE – The state House of Representatives has endorsed a bill aimed at energizing the hospitality industry in rural…

February 26, 2021

N.M. Legislature approves tax holiday for restaurants

SANTA FE – A bill is on its way to the governor that would provide a four-month tax holiday to…

February 26, 2021

Las Cruces school official struck, killed while walking dogs

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Karen Trujillo, school superintendent for New Mexico’s second largest city of Las Cruces and a former…

February 26, 2021

Facebook seeks $6B to expand data center in N.M.

LOS LUNAS, N.M. – A subsidiary of Facebook has filed an application with Los Lunas city officials for billions of…

February 26, 2021

New Mexico governor signs bill to preserve abortion rights

SANTA FE – Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed a bill to shore up abortion rights in New…

February 26, 2021

Wintry weather hinders drivers in parts of New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE â€“ Snowfall early Thursday caused slick driving conditions in parts of New Mexico, including Albuquerque where police shut down…

February 18, 2021