New Mexico community left with few pandemic relief options
586 Views All we had out here was a dirt road. We picked out a patch,” recalled Madrid, remembering how his father stood out amid the desert sand and mesquite trees more than 50 years ago scanning the land that would become the family’s home. “He picked it for one reason – it’s got good […]
New Mexico launches fund to train new police officers
499 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico has established a new fund that will be dedicated to helping small law enforcement agencies statewide with the training of new police officers. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and other officials gathered in Albuquerque on Tuesday to announce the fund.
‘Breaking Bad’ stars honored with statues in Albuquerque
706 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico politicians joined with film stars to celebrate the legacy of the “Breaking Bad” TV series by installing statues Friday of mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman at a convention center in Albuquerque. Local politicians, including Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, mixed with “Breaking Bad” stars […]
Navajos narrow list of 15 presidential hopefuls in primary
661 Views FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo voters are narrowing the list of candidates for tribal president Tuesday in the primary election. Fifteen people are vying for the top leadership post on the vast reservation that extends into New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
Body of a man missing in New Mexico floodwaters is recovered
740 Views LAS VEGAS, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a man reported missing after flash floods hit the wildfire burn scar in northern New Mexico last week has been recovered. San Miguel County Sheriff’s officials say the body was located Tuesday in the Tecolote Creek channel.
2 dead after commuter train and vehicle crash in New Mexico
384 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State Police say they are investigating a crash involving a commuter train and a vehicle that has left two people dead crash by San Felipe Pueblo.
Community centers act as cooling stations in Doña Ana County
649 Views Doña Ana County, NM- As temperatures climb above 100, five community centers will be open to the public during each center’s normal business hours. Residents are welcome to come in to cool off from the heat.
US investigates New Mexico helicopter crash that killed 4
537 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal investigators say evidence indicates that a helicopter that crashed in New Mexico after helping fight a wildfire over the weekend descended at a fast rate. Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that the agency has completed its initial documentation of the deadly crash.
Interior head Haaland breaks leg in hiking accident
475 Views WASHINGTON (AP) — Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is recovering after breaking her leg Sunday during a hike in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, the Interior Department says.
Navajo Nation President signs pandemic aid agreement
629 Views CROWNPOINT, N.M. (AP) — Navajo Nation leaders have finalized an agreement on spending priorities for more than $1 billion in federal pandemic relief to improve water, sanitation, housing and communications infrastructure.
