March 13, 2023 New Mexico lawmakers hash out record spending plan of $9.6 billion Lawmakers in New Mexico are hashing out a record spending plan of $9.6 billion, which was crafted from a financial windfall linked to natural gas production.
March 13, 2023 In New Mexico, 2 teenagers arrested for allegedly murdering 17-year-old boy Two 16-year-old boys were arrested in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy. They are both facing charges of first-degree murder.
March 9, 2023 Santa Fe delays possible plan to rebuild Civil War obelisk Santa Fe delayed a possible plan to rebuild a Civil War obelisk. Dozens of community members who opposed the reconstruction voiced their concerns for hours at a public meeting.
March 9, 2023 Santa Fe delays controversial plan to rebuild Civil War obelisk Santa Fe, New Mexico, has delayed a plan to rebuild a controversial Civil War obelisk dedicated to the “heroes” who died while battling against “savage Indians.”
March 8, 2023 Police name suspect in Albuquerque double homicide Police have named a suspect in an Albuquerque double homicide in late February. The man was accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend many times before shooting himself.
March 8, 2023 NM Legislature approves initiative to block its city governments from adopting abortion restrictions The New Mexico legislature approved a bill to prohibit local city and county governments from blocking access to abortion. The measure will likely head to Democratic Gov. Grisham.
March 8, 2023 NM lawmakers advance legislation to rein in paramilitary patrols near the international border Paramilitary groups have popped up along the international border in New Mexico in recent years. Lawmakers in the state are advancing legislation to halt the groups.
March 7, 2023 New Mexico communities begin clearing water canals of heavy debris following devastating wildfire Communities in New Mexico are beginning to clear the state’s water irrigation systems following last year’s wildfire and flooding that packed the canals full of debris.
March 7, 2023 NM considers providing financial relief to families with young kids, low-income households, veterans New Mexico legislators advanced a measure that would provide tax credits to veterans, low-income households, families with young kids, and electric vehicle buyers.
March 6, 2023 NM residents could vote on whether state lawmakers should get a salary The New Mexico House has endorsed a plan that could allow residents to vote on whether New Mexico should strip its status as the only state without a salaried Legislature.