Businesses sue over New Mexico coronavirus restrictions
Group calls rules arbitrary and unnecessary
DATE: Dec 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
The Associated Press
Two Albuquerque churches fined $5K for virus safety violations
ALBUQUERQUE – Health officials in New Mexico have fined two churches in Albuquerque for violating the state’s public health orders aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 after both venues ...
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
U.S. Park Service says New Mexico tasing case is under review
ALBUQUERQUE – The National Park Service is reviewing a case in which a visitor was tased by a park ranger at Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico, officials said.
Darrell Ho...
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
New Mexico begins accepting abuse-neglect reports by text
SANTA FE – New Mexico is launching a round-the-clock program to let young people reach state officials by text message to report abuse or neglect, find references or ask questions. ...
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Police fatally shoot carjacking suspect after fatal burglary
DENVER – Denver police officers fatally shot a man who appeared to be trying to steal a car shortly after they responded to a nearby burglary where a homeowner was found dead on Monday, po...
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Authorities investigate vandalism that cuts off gas in Aspen
ASPEN – Authorities on Tuesday were investigating the vandalism of Aspen’s natural gas system that left thousands of residents and visitors without gas in the middle of the busy holiday seas...
DATE: Dec 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
New Mexico leans on outdoor recreation for economic recovery
CARLSBAD, N.M. – New Mexico officials are hoping an appetite for outdoor recreation during the coronavirus pandemic will help the state’s economy recover.
The New Mexico Outdoor R...
DATE: Dec 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Teen pilots airlift pets from crowded New Mexico shelters
ALBUQUERQUE – Teenage pilots are airlifting animals from shelters in New Mexico to places out of state where they have a better chance of being adopted.
The program is a collabora...
DATE: Dec 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Premium oil and gas tracts in short supply in New Mexico
SANTA FE – There are fewer premium tracts available for leasing by oil and gas developers on state trust land in the Permian Basin, and New Mexico land managers say that’s having an effect o...
DATE: Dec 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business
Parents convicted in 2009 ‘balloon boy’ hoax pardoned
DENVER – A couple convicted of criminal charges in the so-called balloon boy hoax that fascinated the country more than a decade ago were pardoned Wednesday by the governor of Colorado. ...
DATE: Dec 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
Congress passes bill on Navajo Nation water rights in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – Congress has passed a long-awaited bill that would address water availability issues for residents living on the Navajo Nation in Utah who lack access to running water – a p...
DATE: Dec 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
New Mexico governor: Coronavirus poses no threat for Santa
SANTA FE – It’s official, at least according to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham: Santa Claus and his reindeer are immune to COVID-19 and can safely visit homes all across the state. ...
DATE: Dec 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News
