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 as well as residents with underlying medical conditions that...

DATE: Jan. 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

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 state. The governor’s office announced the pardons Wednesday, saying most of those...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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 needed moisture to the drought-stricken state. They issued an advisory...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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 will feature many virtual committee hearings and floor debates because of the...

DATE: Jan. 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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 in the workplace to halting discrimination based on...

DATE: Jan. 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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 and hairstyles in schools and the workplace. Albuquerque...

DATE: Jan. 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Businesses sue over New Mexico coronavirus restrictions

SANTA FE — A group of businesses has sued in federal court to try to end New Mexico’s public health order, claiming Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state health officials have imposed...

DATE: Dec. 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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 aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 after both venues held...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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 to report abuse or neglect, find references or ask questions. Reach NM uses...

DATE: Dec. 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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 in the Permian Basin, and New Mexico land managers say that’s having an effect on...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

New Mexico utility has plan for growing electric vehicle use

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico’s largest electric provider has a plan for incentivizing the buildout of infrastructure that would be needed to bolster the use of electric vehicles in the expansive state...

DATE: Dec. 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

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 are immune to COVID-19 and can safely visit homes all across the state. Lujan...

DATE: Dec. 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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