AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-albuquerque-shootings-nm-state-wire-racial-injustice-2cbc41ffed7f8150212e7d1c88f0302aClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-albuquerque-shootings-nm-state-wire-racial-injustice-2cbc41ffed7f8150212e7d1c88f0302aClick to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An investigation into a shooting that occurred as protesters tried to tear down a statue of a Spanish conquistador in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is far from complete and charges against a man accused of opening fire after demonstrators chased him were amended, prosecutors said...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-albuquerque-shootings-nm-state-wire-racial-injustice-2cbc41ffed7f8150212e7d1c88f0302aClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-albuquerque-shootings-nm-state-wire-racial-injustice-2cbc41ffed7f8150212e7d1c88f0302aClick to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An investigation into a shooting that occurred as protesters tried to tear down a statue of a Spanish conquistador in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is far from complete and charges against a man accused of opening fire after demonstrators chased him were amended, prosecutors said...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/363793b2388165e6e333bac77ebe8f34Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/363793b2388165e6e333bac77ebe8f34Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two key leaders in the New Mexico Senate have lost their primary bids amid a push by liberal advocacy groups to unseat Democratic lawmakers who have resisted their progressive agenda. Senate President Mary Kay Papen of Las Cruces and Senate finance committee leader John Arthur Smith of Deming were defeated as more votes were tallied Wednesday, marking what will be a significant power shift in the state...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/363793b2388165e6e333bac77ebe8f34Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/363793b2388165e6e333bac77ebe8f34Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two key leaders in the New Mexico Senate have lost their primary bids amid a push by liberal advocacy groups to unseat Democratic lawmakers who have resisted their progressive agenda. Senate President Mary Kay Papen of Las Cruces and Senate finance committee leader John Arthur Smith of Deming were defeated as more votes were tallied Wednesday, marking what will be a significant power shift in the state...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/travel-new-mexico-virus-outbreak-us-news-ca-state-wire-548ae3d859aa700a800a71c37930953cClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/travel-new-mexico-virus-outbreak-us-news-ca-state-wire-548ae3d859aa700a800a71c37930953cClick to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Virgin Galactic’s spaceship VSS Unity landed in the New Mexico desert on Friday, marking its first glide flight from Spaceport America as the company moves toward commercial operations.The company and shared photos of the craft on the runway and members of the crew stationed far apart around the...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/travel-new-mexico-virus-outbreak-us-news-ca-state-wire-548ae3d859aa700a800a71c37930953cClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/travel-new-mexico-virus-outbreak-us-news-ca-state-wire-548ae3d859aa700a800a71c37930953cClick to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Virgin Galactic’s spaceship VSS Unity landed in the New Mexico desert on Friday, marking its first glide flight from Spaceport America as the company moves toward commercial operations.The company and shared photos of the craft on the runway and members of the crew stationed far apart around the...WW…

September 13, 2022Susan Montoya BryanAssociated PressALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s largest electric provider wants to transfer its share of a coal-fired power plant to an energy company backed by the Navajo Nation, but environmentalists argue that approving the deal would prolong the life of the plant and run counter to the state's renewable energy goals.The state Public Regulation Commission will determine whether Public Service Co. of New Mexico's plan for Four Corners Power Plant is in the public interest during a two-week hearing. It heard from the public Monday.Some tribal citizens...…September 13, 2022Susan Montoya BryanAssociated PressALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s largest electric provider wants to transfer its share of a coal-fired power plant to an energy company backed by the Navajo Nation, but environmentalists argue that approving the deal would prolong the life of the plant and run counter to the state's renewable energy goals.The state Public Regulation Commission will determine whether Public Service Co. of New Mexico's plan for Four Corners Power Plant is in the public interest during a two-week hearing. It heard from the public Monday.Some tribal citizens...WW…

logged_outNew Mexico’s latest forest action plan outlines strategies including restoring forests, using fire as a management tool and getting more buy-in from private landowners.The state Forestry Division released the plan last week. The federal government requires each state to update its plans every decade.The latest version identifies areas that are priorities based on wildfire risks and their importance as sources for water. It also includes steps for how New Mexico can work with the federal government and other groups as part of a shared stewardship initiative.“This collaboration is...…logged_outNew Mexico’s latest forest action plan outlines strategies including restoring forests, using fire as a management tool and getting more buy-in from private landowners.The state Forestry Division released the plan last week. The federal government requires each state to update its plans every decade.The latest version identifies areas that are priorities based on wildfire risks and their importance as sources for water. It also includes steps for how New Mexico can work with the federal government and other groups as part of a shared stewardship initiative.“This collaboration is...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-coronavirus-pandemic-albuquerque-ff6b09a11f484c5dd7fc11d485b3bad5Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-coronavirus-pandemic-albuquerque-ff6b09a11f484c5dd7fc11d485b3bad5Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials on Wednesday reported more progress in getting residents vaccinated as the state continues to State Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said 50% of residents 16 and older have received their first shot and 31% are fully vaccinated. The latest figures come as other states look to expand...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-coronavirus-pandemic-albuquerque-ff6b09a11f484c5dd7fc11d485b3bad5Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-coronavirus-pandemic-albuquerque-ff6b09a11f484c5dd7fc11d485b3bad5Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials on Wednesday reported more progress in getting residents vaccinated as the state continues to State Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said 50% of residents 16 and older have received their first shot and 31% are fully vaccinated. The latest figures come as other states look to expand...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/tribal-governments-new-mexico-coronavirus-pandemic-native-americans-f34ad395f67777ee86ad84833b781ea0Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/tribal-governments-new-mexico-coronavirus-pandemic-native-americans-f34ad395f67777ee86ad84833b781ea0Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Native American leaders told U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland they see her as a “formidable guardian” and steward of their interests Tuesday during the pueblo woman’s first official trip to her home state, an emotional visit that focused on pandemic relief and...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/tribal-governments-new-mexico-coronavirus-pandemic-native-americans-f34ad395f67777ee86ad84833b781ea0Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/tribal-governments-new-mexico-coronavirus-pandemic-native-americans-f34ad395f67777ee86ad84833b781ea0Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Native American leaders told U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland they see her as a “formidable guardian” and steward of their interests Tuesday during the pueblo woman’s first official trip to her home state, an emotional visit that focused on pandemic relief and...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/wetlands-deserts-environment-new-mexico-native-americans-4d633a296e84ee66a0a97838c920ad41Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/wetlands-deserts-environment-new-mexico-native-americans-4d633a296e84ee66a0a97838c920ad41Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two Indigenous communities in New Mexico are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a revised federal rule that lifts protections for many streams, creeks and wetlands across the nation, saying the federal government is violating its trust responsibility to Native American...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/wetlands-deserts-environment-new-mexico-native-americans-4d633a296e84ee66a0a97838c920ad41Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/wetlands-deserts-environment-new-mexico-native-americans-4d633a296e84ee66a0a97838c920ad41Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two Indigenous communities in New Mexico are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a revised federal rule that lifts protections for many streams, creeks and wetlands across the nation, saying the federal government is violating its trust responsibility to Native American...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/virgin-galactic-latest-generation-spaceship-db36657aadaf9d6f4ad585f81217ee7eClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/virgin-galactic-latest-generation-spaceship-db36657aadaf9d6f4ad585f81217ee7eClick to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Virgin Galactic rolled out its newest spaceship Tuesday as the company looks to resume test flights in the coming months at its headquarters in the New Mexico desert. Company officials said it will likely be summer before the ship — designed and manufactured in California — undergoes glide flight testing at Spaceport...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/virgin-galactic-latest-generation-spaceship-db36657aadaf9d6f4ad585f81217ee7eClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/virgin-galactic-latest-generation-spaceship-db36657aadaf9d6f4ad585f81217ee7eClick to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Virgin Galactic rolled out its newest spaceship Tuesday as the company looks to resume test flights in the coming months at its headquarters in the New Mexico desert. Company officials said it will likely be summer before the ship — designed and manufactured in California — undergoes glide flight testing at Spaceport...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/us-news-environment-new-mexico-nuclear-waste-3b9b5078e6d4661d6d4255200a5bcd55Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/us-news-environment-new-mexico-nuclear-waste-3b9b5078e6d4661d6d4255200a5bcd55Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico sued the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Monday over concerns that the federal agency hasn’t done enough to vet plans for a multibillion-dollar facility to store spent nuclear fuel in the state, arguing that the project would endanger residents, the environment and the economy.New Jersey-based...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/us-news-environment-new-mexico-nuclear-waste-3b9b5078e6d4661d6d4255200a5bcd55Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/us-news-environment-new-mexico-nuclear-waste-3b9b5078e6d4661d6d4255200a5bcd55Click to copyRelated topicsALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico sued the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Monday over concerns that the federal agency hasn’t done enough to vet plans for a multibillion-dollar facility to store spent nuclear fuel in the state, arguing that the project would endanger residents, the environment and the economy.New Jersey-based...WW…