Feb 28 Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa tested negative for carbon monoxide, sheriff says By Susan Montoya Bryan, Jacques Billeaud, John Seewer, Associated Press Preliminary autopsy results didn’t determine how Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife died at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but did rule out that they were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning, the sheriff leading the investigation said Friday. Continue reading
Feb 22 What to know about the measles outbreak in West Texas as cases rise to 90 By Devi Shastri, Associated Press The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized. State health officials have said this outbreak is Texas’ largest in nearly 30 years. Continue reading
Feb 18 West Texas measles outbreak grows to 58 cases By Devi Shastri, Associated Press The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday. Eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. Continue reading
Dec 03 Native American students missed school at higher rates for years. It got worse during the pandemic By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Sharon Lurye, Morgan Lee, Associated Press Years after COVID-19 disrupted American schools, nearly every state is still struggling with attendance. But attendance has been worse for Native American and Alaska Native students. Continue reading
Nov 05 Polls will close in Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin at 9 p.m. By News Desk All eyes are on the key battleground states of Arizona, Michigan and Wisconsin as polls in these states are set to close at 9 p.m. EST. Polls will also close in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota,… Continue reading
Oct 31 Trump gambles with late trips to Democratic New Mexico and Virginia By Jonathan J. Cooper, Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Donald Trump is traveling to New Mexico and Virginia in the campaign’s final days. It's a risky detour from the seven battleground states to spend time in places where Republican presidential candidates haven't won in decades. Continue reading
Oct 31 WATCH: Trump holds campaign rally in Albuquerque, N.M. By Jonathan J. Cooper, Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press The former president campaigned in Albuquerque, New Mexico, taking a risky detour from the seven battleground states to spend time in places where Republican presidential candidates have not won in decades. Continue reading
Oct 04 Supreme Court steps into fight over nuclear waste storage in rural Texas and New Mexico By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Political leaders in both states oppose the facilities. Continue reading
Aug 21 Triple-digit temperatures scorch Southwest, putting millions under excessive heat warnings By Ken Miller, Nadia Lathan, Associated Press A major heat alert is in place for Texas, reflecting what the weather service called “rare and/or long-duration extreme heat with little to no overnight relief.” An extreme heat alert was issued for eastern New Mexico. Continue reading
Jul 13 Alec Baldwin makes first public comment after early end of manslaughter trial, thanks supporters By Morgan Lee, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Baldwin says in an Instagram post Saturday that there "are too many people who have supported me to thank just now" and "you will never know how much I appreciate your kindness toward my family."… Continue reading