New Mexico state government
New Mexico lawmakers turn attention to horse racing

By Susan Montoya Bryan Jun. 25, 2021 04:13 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Legislative analysts say New Mexico horse racing regulators have more to do if they want to further reduce the number of racehorse...

The red ribbon ready for the cutting for the official opening of the NBCUniversal's New Mexico Production Studio, Thursday, June, 24 , 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Jim Thompson/The Albuquerque Journal via AP)
NBCUniversal celebrates opening of New Mexico studio

Jun. 24, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 20, 2021, file photo, medical workers and volunteers administer the coronavirus vaccine at a drive-thru immunization clinic at an inn and RV park in Mora. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says all remaining pandemic-related public health restrictions on commercial and day-to-day activity in the state will be lifted July 1. She made the declaration Friday, June 18 as state health officials continued to crunch the vaccination numbers. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee, File)
New Mexico receives $1.7B deposit in federal pandemic relief

By Morgan Lee Jun. 24, 2021 12:06 AM EDT

Economists detail recovery of New Mexico oil production

Jun. 23, 2021 08:10 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Legislative analysts say New Mexico is the only top oil-producing state to have recovered to pre-pandemic levels of production, but...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2020, file photo, Santa Fe Public School food workers Dolores Rodella and Eva Dominguez distribute lunches and breakfasts at a bus stop during the coronavirus pandemic in Santa Fe, New Mexico. New Mexico ranked 49th in a report released Monday, June 21, 2021, measuring child wellbeing based on data gathered before the pandemic. That's an improvement over last year when the state ranked 50th among U.S. states. (AP Photo/Cedar Attanasio, File)
New Mexico ranks 49th in child well-being, an improvement

By Cedar Attanasio Jun. 21, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 20, 2021, file photo, medical workers and volunteers administer the coronavirus vaccine at a drive-thru immunization clinic at an inn and RV park in Mora. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says all remaining pandemic-related public health restrictions on commercial and day-to-day activity in the state will be lifted July 1. She made the declaration Friday, June 18 as state health officials continued to crunch the vaccination numbers. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee, File)
New Mexico governor: Opening day will be July 1

By Susan Montoya Bryan Jun. 18, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

New Mexico governor says pandemic restrictions will be lifted and the state will reopen July 1

Jun. 18, 2021 02:23 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico governor says pandemic restrictions will be lifted and the state will reopen July 1. ...

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she will use federal funds to replenish the state's depleted unemployment insurance trust at a news conference on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the state Capitol building in Santa Fe, N.M. New Mexico's Workforce Solutions Department that oversees unemployment claims is embarking on reforms aimed at improving efficiency and service, while cracking down on perpetrators of fraudulent claims with help from federal authorities. Agency staffing is being increased by 110 positions. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)
New Mexico state workers who skipped vacation get payout

By Morgan Lee Jun. 18, 2021 12:04 AM EDT

New Mexico governor lifts mask mandate for vaccinated youth

By Susan Montoya Bryan Jun. 17, 2021 03:21 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico was under pressure Thursday to get thousands of people vaccinated to meet a deadline set by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. ...

Selection process begins for Supreme Court succession

Jun. 17, 2021 12:01 AM EDT
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The selection process is underway to fill a vacancy on the New Mexico Supreme Court with the departure of Barbara Vigil at the end of...

FILE - This March 6, 2021, file photo, shows vials of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a hospital pharmacy in Denver. Vaccine supplies have eclipsed demand in New Mexico even as the state makes a hard push toward meeting a key vaccination goal Thursday, June 17. The state is offering cash incentives for people who get either their second shot or the one-time Johnson & Johnson shot by Thursday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
New Mexico gets closer to hitting vaccination goal to reopen

By Susan Montoya Bryan Jun. 16, 2021 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - This March 6, 2021, file photo, shows vials of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at a hospital pharmacy in Denver. Vaccine supplies have eclipsed demand in New Mexico even as the state makes a hard push toward meeting a key vaccination goal Thursday, June 17. The state is offering cash incentives for people who get either their second shot or the one-time Johnson & Johnson shot by Thursday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Vaccine supplies eclipse demand in New Mexico

By Susan Montoya Bryan Jun. 15, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

New Mexico banks on cash incentives to meet vaccine goal

By Susan Montoya Bryan Jun. 14, 2021 10:41 AM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico residents who get vaccinated against COVID-19 will now be eligible for a $100 incentive as the state began a hard push...

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she will use federal funds to replenish the state's depleted unemployment insurance trust at a news conference on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the state Capitol building in Santa Fe, N.M. New Mexico's Workforce Solutions Department that oversees unemployment claims is embarking on reforms aimed at improving efficiency and service, while cracking down on perpetrators of fraudulent claims with help from federal authorities. Agency staffing is being increased by 110 positions. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)
Governor settled harassment claim to focus on pandemic

By Morgan Lee Jun. 11, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Indigenous youth take on mental health, wellness challenge

Jun. 11, 2021 07:00 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday told a virtual gathering of Indigenous youth that there are no excuses for government...

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she will use federal funds to replenish the state's depleted unemployment insurance trust at a news conference on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the state Capitol building in Santa Fe, N.M. New Mexico's Workforce Solutions Department that oversees unemployment claims is embarking on reforms aimed at improving efficiency and service, while cracking down on perpetrators of fraudulent claims with help from federal authorities. Agency staffing is being increased by 110 positions. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)
New Mexico seeks reforms at unemployment agency

By Morgan Lee Jun. 11, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

New Mexico again offers virus relief to immigrants, elderly

By Cedar Attanasio Jun. 10, 2021 02:28 PM EDT
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico officials are opening up applications next week for the second round of cash payments to residents who are ineligible for...

FILE - In this June 16, 2020, file photo, students and instructors at the STEM Santa Fe engineering camp gather on a video call as seen through the laptop of instructor Esther Lescht in her home in Santa Fe, N.M. New Mexico education officials are budgeting up to $10 million in pandemic relief money to create internships for high schools students, while nonprofits and school districts are bringing back summer enrichment opportunities to meet rising demand. As many as 2,600 students across New Mexico could participate in the internship program. according to the Public Education Department, which announced the program on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Cedar Attanasio, File)
New Mexico begins push to improve spotty internet access

By Morgan Lee Jun. 10, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 26, 2021, file photo, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham receives her Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from Deanne Tapia, a registered nurse with the New Mexico Public Health Office in Santa Fe, during a vaccination event held in the gym at Desert Sage Academy in Santa Fe, N.M. New Mexico's largest child care providers are offering free daycare for parents who are getting a COVID-19 vaccine before July 4, state officials announced Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (Eddie Moore/The Albuquerque Journal via AP, Pool, File)
Free daycare latest virus vaccine perk offered in New Mexico

By Cedar Attanasio Jun. 09, 2021 05:02 PM EDT

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declares her intention to seek reelection during a campaign rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Thursday, June 3, 2021, as protesters chanted loudly beyond the walls of the outdoor venue. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)
Pandemic ruling: State not obligated to compensate business

By Morgan Lee Jun. 07, 2021 03:35 PM EDT