New Mexico News

Received this e-mail today from the New Mexico chapter of the American Federation of Teachers regarding Gov. Susana Martinez over recordings of her bashing teachers: In one audio clip posted yesterday, Martinez told campaign staffers that she would hide her opinions on teachers during the campaign.

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, diabetes costs New Mexico around $1.25 billion a year in medical bills, with the average diabetes-related amputation costing $43,619.

Prompted by a large decline in federal spending, New Mexicans are now engaged in a healthy and useful dialogue about how best to diversify our economy.

According to the Santa Fe New Mexican , the city is reviewing a plan by the Kiwanis Club to move the burning of Zozobra this year to Aug. 29. The annual Fiesta, however, would still take place the week after Labor Day.

With Easter Sunday approaching, Animal Humane New Mexico reminds residents that baby bunnies and chicks make tempting gifts, but may not belong in your Easter basket.

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RECORDINGS, INCLUDE OFFENSIVE REMARKS BY STAFFERS, ABOUT LATE HOUSE SPEAKER BEN LUJAN.

After exposing a policy that allowed a convicted rapist and murderer to have conjugal visits behind bars, well now that the sate is getting rid of that.

In the general election, Martinez ran as the clean-government advocate who would do away with everything New Mexicans disliked about her predecessor.

SANTA FE >> New Mexico's highest court revived a lawsuit on Wednesday that seeks to remove a maverick Democratic legislator from the June 3 primary election ballot.

ALBUQUERQUE >> Hundreds of New Mexico officials, business leaders and others finished hashing out recommendations Wednesday for improving the way the drought-stricken state uses its water and plans for the future.

Joining a growing trend nationally, New Mexico Department of Corrections announced Wednesday it is ending its 30-year-old policy of allowing inmates overnight visits with lovers and family.

An ex-con known in New Mexico as "The Milk-Man Rapist" has pleaded guilty to similar charges in Montana.

SANTA FE >> The Land of Enchantment did not prove to be much of a land of opportunity in the past year, dropping four places in the "Rich States, Poor States" ratings.

New Mexico commercial production fell sharply last year according to a USDA year-end crop production report and confirmed by the latest crop statistics from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture.

TV reports that installing additional safety lighting on some parts of the campus is a priority for student leaders because of potential risks at night.

Martha Mauritson/ Current-Argus A veteran's grave is marked by two small flags at Sunset Gardens Cemetery in east Carlsbad.

Commissioner of Public Lands Ray Powell said the New Mexico State Land Office earned $69 million through royalties and other payments in March.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking law enforcement agencies to stop all concession and roadside stands along the annual Good Friday pilgrimage route to the El Santuario de Chimayo.

Faculty, students and families gathered on Tuesday for the 8th annual San Juan College Honors Forum and Reception at the Henderson Fine Arts Complex.