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July 12, 2023

New Mexico jury awards $485M in case of 8-year-old girl who was repeatedly sexually assaulted in foster care

A jury in New Mexico has awarded $485 million in damages in a case where an 8-year-old girl in foster care was repeatedly sexually assaulted.

July 8, 2023

Closed New Mexico salon which gave 'vampire facials' linked to new HIV cases: Officials

A now-closed New Mexico salon which previously gave "vampire facials" to clients is now being again investigated after being allegedly linked to new HIV cases.

July 7, 2023

NM Supreme Court affirms decision to keep electric provider from transferring shares in coal-fired plant

Utility regulators rejected a proposal by a New Mexico provider to transfer shares in a coal-fire plant to a Navajo energy company. The state Supreme Court affirmed the decision.

July 6, 2023

Federal judge recommends US Supreme Court approve settlement on Rio Grande water management

A federal judge has issued a recommendation for the U.S. Supreme Court to approve a settlement among three Western states regarding the management of the Rio Grande River.

July 3, 2023

Pesticide spraying near New Mexico river used to kill invasive grasshoppers called off by feds

Pesticides used to eradicate New Mexico’s invasive grasshoppers near Rio Chama have been called off by federal land managers. Additional analysis and outreach may be required.

July 3, 2023

New Mexico shooting breaks out in tourist town Taos, police officer sustains injuries

A New Mexico police officer and a suspect were both injured in a shooting that broke out in the tourist town of Taos, New Mexico. The cause of the shooting is still unclear.

July 3, 2023

New Mexico authorities search for vandals who trashed a mosque multiple times over recent weeks

Authorities in New Mexico are investigating a case where a mosque was vandalized multiple times over recent weeks. The vandals ripped up a Quran and poured beer on it.

June 30, 2023

New Mexico regulators fine Texas-based oil producer over $40M for burning excessive amounts of natural gas

Regulators in New Mexico fined a Texas-based oil company over $40 million for burning large amounts of natural gas. The burning caused excessive emissions.

June 30, 2023

New Mexico economic development secretary Alicia Keyes resigns

Alicia Keyes, New Mexico’s top economic development official, is stepping down after spending four years expanding employment and improving the state’s economic health.

June 30, 2023

Former New Mexico priest arrested for coercing a minor to engage in sexual activity through texts

A former priest in New Mexico accused of enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity through texts while he was serving at a parish has been arrested.