New Mexico News

It's been three weeks since the radiation sensors were triggered and the exhaust dampers at the federal government's only underground nuclear waste dump slammed shut, putting the repository's massive salt caverns off-limits and the nation's cleanup efforts on hold.

New Mexico students - including those in San Juan County - will take their annual state standards-based assessment test this month as the transition to a new exam based on national Common Core standards begins.

This week on Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain goes on location at the Michigan Political Leadership Program's annual dinner on March 6 at Laurel Manor to interview Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lon Johnson and Republican Party Chair Bobby Schostak The dup talk about the governor's race, the U.S. Senate race between Terri Lynn Land and Gary ... (more)

More people will be getting health care 10 years from now thanks to Obamacare, said Tim Pawlenty, a former Minnesota governor and Republican presidential candidate.

It is past time that the high-profile candidate for Congress, Roxanne "Rocky" Lara, be forthright about her interests in highly controversial industries.

Outdoor enthusiasts are optimistic President Obama's new budget proposal will open up public land and, in turn, help to boost New Mexico's economy.

Fort Stanton Historic Site Manager Larry Pope,left, longtime volunteer Charlotte Rowe, middle, and Board Vice President and Event Chairperson Matthew Midgett display some of the original New Deal-era artworks to be included in the exhibit at Fort Stanton Museum March 16-June 15. Fort Stanton, Inc. and the Ruidoso Public Library are collaborating to ... (more)

New Mexico will no longer tax parts and labor for maintaining aircraft under a new law taking effect in July.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department's Office of International Trade is looking for companies to participate in the Trade Winds Americas Forum.

Voters from Santa Fe, N.M., elected the city's first openly gay mayor Tuesday, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

A new federal report says tourism at national parks in New Mexico generated about $81 million in visitor spending that benefited the state's economy.

The Bureau of Reclamation said it will provide $1.7 million for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Project.

The groups are Santa Fe's Homewise Inc., the Navajo Partnership for Housing in Gallup and Tierra del Sol Housing Corp. in southern New Mexico.

President Obama's budget outlines plans for spending about $1 trillion in military and discretionary federal spending, which is apt to draw plenty of interest and lobbying on the behalf of businesses.

Thirteen employees who were exposed to radiation during a leak at the nation's only underground nuclear waste dump aren't likely to experience any health effects, federal officials said Wednesday.

SANTA FE >> A new television series set against the backdrop of the U.S. government's effort to develop the world's first atomic bomb will begin production in New Mexico later this month.

New proposed state police training material that critics say gives officers more leeway to use deadly force will be released to the public next week, New Mexico Police Chief Pete Kassetas said Wednesday.

Under the new law, the surviving spouse or children of a firefighter would receive $250,000 from the state rather $50,000.

March 16-22 is Sunshine Week in New Mexico and nationwide. Take a moment to celebrate! Sunshine Week focuses on the importance of open government.

GROUND AT THE WASTE ISOLATION PILOT PLANT IN CARLSBAD. THE STATE ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER LAST WEEK.