Associated Press New Mexico

High court weighs compensation for business restrictions

Courtesy of the New Mexico Office of the Governor via AP, File<br><br>Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs a $330 million economic…

January 15, 2021

Officials tour possible Space Command site in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE – Air Force officials have toured the grounds of Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque to evaluate the site…

January 9, 2021

New Mexico reports 1,507 additional virus cases, 22 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico on Saturday announced 1,507 additional known COVID-19 cases and 22 more deaths, increasing the state’s…

January 9, 2021

High court weighs whether state should compensate businesses

FILE – In this May 7, 2020, file photo, New Mexico state police officers screen cars for compliance with an…

January 8, 2021

Lawmakers: New Mexico energy law needs to protect customers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Three Democratic state lawmakers who initially supported New Mexico’s landmark energy law are proposing changes to…

January 8, 2021

New Mexico utilities look ahead to renewable energy mandates

ALBUQUERQUE – A solar project meant to provide 10% of Gallup’s electricity for the next two decades is falling short…

January 8, 2021

New Mexico oil and gas royalty audits net $2.3M

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) â€” Audits of oil and natural gas royalty collections turned up an additional $2.3 million for…

January 8, 2021

New Mexico to see added $300 weekly in jobless benefits

ALBUQUERQUE – Labor officials in New Mexico have said residents receiving unemployment benefits should expect an extra $300 a week…

January 8, 2021

New Mexico opens vaccine distribution to more people

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico is moving ahead with COVID-19 vaccine distribution, expanding eligibility on Friday to people 75 and older…

January 8, 2021

New Mexico governor grants clemency for 12 people

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has granted clemency for 12 people convicted of crimes in the…

January 7, 2021

Pandemic forces New Mexico legislative session to go virtual

SANTA FE – The Roundhouse will be off limits to the public and lobbyists as New Mexico’s upcoming legislative session…

January 7, 2021

Storm could bring much needed moisture to New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Forecasters with the National Weather Service say a potent storm headed toward New Mexico could bring some much…

January 7, 2021

Legislators eye minimum sick leave, anti-discrimination law

SANTA FE – New Mexico legislators unveiled initiatives on issues ranging from minimum sick-day requirements as a precaution against contagions…

January 5, 2021

Albuquerque City Council approves hair discrimination ban

ALBUQUERQUE – City officials in New Mexico have voted in favor of an ordinance prohibiting race-based discrimination against hair texture…

January 5, 2021

Businesses sue over New Mexico coronavirus restrictions

Group calls rules arbitrary and unnecessary

December 30, 2020

Two Albuquerque churches fined $5K for virus safety violations

ALBUQUERQUE – Health officials in New Mexico have fined two churches in Albuquerque for violating the state’s public health orders…

December 29, 2020

New Mexico begins accepting abuse-neglect reports by text

SANTA FE – New Mexico is launching a round-the-clock program to let young people reach state officials by text message…

December 29, 2020

Premium oil and gas tracts in short supply in New Mexico

SANTA FE – There are fewer premium tracts available for leasing by oil and gas developers on state trust land…

December 25, 2020

New Mexico utility has plan for growing electric vehicle use

Some of the recently installed electric vehicle charging stations at the Bataan Memorial Building in Santa Fe, New Mexico. State…

December 25, 2020

New Mexico governor: Coronavirus poses no threat for Santa

SANTA FE – It’s official, at least according to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham: Santa Claus and his reindeer…

December 23, 2020

New Mexico jobless claimants to get $1,200 stimulus

ALBUQUERQUE – Thousands of residents in New Mexico who are collecting unemployment benefits have started to receive an extra $1,200…

December 16, 2020

Jury trials to resume in February

SANTA FE – New Mexico courts are scheduled to resume jury trials in February after a hiatus in response to…

December 16, 2020

Education lawsuit demands internet for New Mexico students

SANTA FE – Lawyers representing New Mexico students say the state’s attempts to provide internet access and learning devices to…

December 15, 2020

New Mexico seeks court’s protection from business lawsuits

New Mexico state police officers screen cars for compliance with an emergency lockdown order that bans nonessential visitors and limits…

December 11, 2020