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January 9, 2023

NM high court to hear challenge on state’s newly redistricted maps

A New Mexico hearing has been scheduled to evaluate a challenge on the state’s newly redistricted maps. Republicans contend that the new map is diluting their voting power.

January 6, 2023

4 Albuquerque politicians targeted by gunfire in last 30 days

Three homes and one office belonging to four elected officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have been targeted by gunfire in the last 30 days.

January 5, 2023

New Mexico border agent shot by suspected smuggler, multiple arrested

A Border Patrol agent was shot several times Thursday in New Mexico and six people were arrested, authorities said.

January 5, 2023

Return to office for NM state workers pushed to Feb. 2

New Mexico state employees will have to return to the office in early February. Labor groups argue that the end of remote work could lead to higher vacancy rates in state government.

January 5, 2023

Las Vegas driver kills NM pedestrian couple in DUI crash

A woman driving an SUV while under the influence fatally struck a New Mexico couple while they were crossing a busy street in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

January 4, 2023

NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to undergo knee replacement surgery in WA

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will travel to Washington to undergo knee replacement surgery. The Democratic governor will replace her right knee with an artificial joint.

January 4, 2023

Proposed settlement over Rio Grande’s management to be made public

Texas, New Mexico and Colorado have proposed a settlement agreement over the management of the Rio Grande. The proposed settlement will be made public.

January 3, 2023

Roswell zoo reopens day after 4 animals die in dog attack

The Roswell zoo in New Mexico reopened a day after four animals died in dog attack. The three dogs managed to get into the zoo by digging underneath the fencing.

December 29, 2022

New Mexico State University seeks new chancellor

After nearly five years, Dan Arvizu plans to step down as New Mexico State University’s chancellor. The school has begun searching for a new leader who would fill the spot next year.

December 29, 2022

Cameraman gets $66M settlement after sustaining spinal cord injury at NM movie set

A 55-year-old cameraman has been awarded $66 million in a lawsuit settlement. The man sustained spinal cord injury at a New Mexico film set when a camera unit fell on him.