Jan 20 New Mexico calls on National Guard to help schools stay open amid COVID-19 surge By Morgan Lee, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced an unprecedented effort to reopen classrooms in the capital city of Santa Fe and shore up staffing across the state. Continue reading
Dec 10 Al Unser, a four-time winner of Indianapolis 500, dies at 82 By Jenna Fryer, Associated Press Unser won in 1970, 1971, 1978 and 1987, and is the only driver with both a sibling and a child who also won the 500. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Biden entices Americans with free beer, cash in bid to inoculate 70% of adults In our news wrap Wednesday, President Joe Biden rolled out new enticements today to get more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 — ranging from free beer to cash giveaways. There's word that a ring of Venezuelans stole U.S. pandemic stimulus checks… Continue watching
Apr 12 New Mexico governor signs bill to legalize recreational pot By Morgan Lee, Associated Press The governor's decision makes New Mexico the seventh state since last November to legalize adult possession and sales of cannabis for recreational use. Continue reading
Mar 29 New Mexico sues U.S. over proposed nuclear waste storage plans By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press New Mexico is suing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission over concerns that the federal agency hasn’t done enough to vet plans for a facility to store spent nuclear fuel in the state. Continue reading
Jan 29 How driver’s license suspensions in New Mexico drive people deeper into debt By Elizabeth Flock It is common in the U.S. for drivers to lose a license for reckless driving or driving while under the influence. In New Mexico, which has one of the highest poverty and unemployment rates in the country, licenses may also… Continue reading
Nov 23 School closings leave rural students isolated By Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press Rural school districts around the country have been engineering ways to connect with students who are otherwise disengaged during the pandemic. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 8:28 ‘We need a reset’ on COVID-19, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says New Mexico is one of many states taking urgent action this week against new surges of COVID-19. As case counts soar and hospitals near capacity, Amna Nawaz talks to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on her latest stay-at-home order, how officials… Continue watching
Nov 04 Democrat Ben Ray Luján wins New Mexico’s Senate race By Associated Press The six-term congressman from northern New Mexico defeated Republican Mark Ronchetti, a former television meteorologist, and Libertarian Bob Walsh. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: New Mexico’s governor touts Biden’s climate credentials By Associated Press New Mexico's Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday urged Americans to vote for Joe Biden in November's presidential election for his policies on tackling climate change. Continue reading