Associated Press New Mexico

N.M. senator pivots from fugitive to reformer

On Sunday, New Mexico state Sen. Jacob R. Candelaria said he received anonymous threatening telephone messages shortly after publicly criticizing…

October 29, 2020

New Mexico building infrastructure for vaccine distribution

Medical personnel conduct drive-thru COVID-19 testing May 4 at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services in Gallup, N.M.Roberto E. Rosales/The…

October 27, 2020

Judge won’t force New Mexico to send children back to school

SANTA FE – New Mexico health and school officials can continue to restrict in-person learning for the vast majority of…

October 15, 2020

Gov’s chief of staff on leave to aid Biden transition team

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s chief of staff John Bingaman has taken a leave of…

October 15, 2020

Close congressional race in southern New Mexico draws eyes

RUIDOSO, N.M. – Pockets in the Sierra Blanca mountain range are packed with tourists searching for an outdoor getaway of…

October 15, 2020

US attorney general touts success of federal crime fighting

U.S. Attorney General William Barr, left listens as David L. Bowdich, Deputy Director of the FBI gives an update on…

October 14, 2020

New Mexico names leader of Native American education reform

SANTA FE – Former Navajo Nation legislative staff member LaShawna Tso has been selected to lead New Mexico’s Indian Education…

October 14, 2020

Northern New Mexico district to pick its first congresswoman

Democratic congressional candidate Teresa Leger Fernandez, in the blue mask, cheers on supporters at a polling station June 2 in…

October 9, 2020

New Mexico offers scholarships for advanced teacher training

SANTA FE – State officials say they’re making money available to mid-level public school teachers to cover the cost of…

October 9, 2020

Strict rules keep business out of N.M. loan program

SANTA FE – Only about $20 million of a $400 million loan program for New Mexico small businesses hit by…

October 9, 2020

Tracks, casinos push for gambling expansion in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s commercial racetrack and casino venues have crafted a proposal for an expansion that would…

October 9, 2020

Deputy chief at jail retires after using racial slur in text

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The deputy chief at a New Mexico jail will retire this week after an investigation found…

October 1, 2020

Universities to treat water in Navajo communities

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Environmental science students at Navajo Technical University are often asked by their professors about how they…

September 28, 2020

Demand surges for absentee ballots across New Mexico

Voters across New Mexico have submitted nearly 250,000 absentee ballot requests with especially strong demand among Democrats for alternatives to…

September 25, 2020

Enrollment drop could hurt funding for New Mexico schools

SANTA FE – Education advocates are urging New Mexico lawmakers to take action during the next legislative session to preserve…

September 23, 2020

New Mexico reports 82 new coronavirus cases, 7 more deaths

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Health officials in New Mexico on Tuesday reported 82 new confirmed coronavirus cases with seven…

September 15, 2020

New Mexico education officials report 5 coronavirus cases

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Public Education Department has begun reporting cases of COVID-19 linked to schools. Five cases…

September 15, 2020

Free lunches continue for New Mexico students

Kindergarteners who are learning remotely during the coronavirus pandemic pick up meals at a bus stop near their home on…

September 15, 2020

Española native working to put New Mexico chile in space

ESPANOLA, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s most iconic crop is heading to outer space. In the coming months, NASA scientists…

September 15, 2020

Wildfires put Republican meteorologist candidate in hot seat

KRQE-TV chief meteorologist Mark Ronchetti stands in front of a “green screen” as he gives the forecast in 2006 at…

September 15, 2020

Daimler Trucks tests self-driving vehicles in Southwest

Albuquerque test center focuses on long-haul routes

September 11, 2020

Republicans, Democrats deeply divided over pandemic response

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Republican congressional candidate in New Mexico endorsed a slimmed-down federal COVID-19 rescue package and challenged…

September 10, 2020

New Mexico approves settlement over groundwater violations

CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — State water quality officials announced Thursday that they approved a settlement agreement with the U.S. Defense…

September 10, 2020

In-person learning for some younger students in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary Ryan Stewart is providing details on hybrid in-person and…

September 4, 2020