New Mexico News

A budget deal hammered out this week by Republican and Democratic negotiators likely will have profound effects on Southwest communities that are heavily reliant on federal spending, though precise impacts remain to be seen.

NEW THIS MORNING, NEW MEXICO'S HEALTH STATUS. WHERE DOES OUR STATE STAND, COMPARED TO OTHER STATES ACROSS THE NATION? ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER ANGELA BRAUER WAS THE FIRST TO GET HER HANDS A DETAILED, STATE BY STATE HEALTH REPORT... SHE'S LIVE THIS MORNING WITH THE DETAILS.

The New Mexico State Land Office earned $65.5 million in revenue during November with almost all of the money coming from oil and gas royalties.

New Mexicans were a little healthier in 2013 than the previous year, with fewer residents smoking and binge drinking, according to a new report by the New Mexicans were a little healthier in 2013 than the previous year, with fewer residents smoking and binge drinking, according to a new report by the United Health Foundation .

The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange is committed to getting as many individuals as possible enrolled in health insurance plans by December 23, 2013 .

Think about it. Every time you use a public restroom, how many times do you see someone leave without washing their hands? According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 31 percent of men and 65 percent of women wash their hands after using a public restroom.

From left, Maureen Sanders, Debra Haaland, Rocky Lara, Jerry Shaw and Kathy Groob participate in an Emerge New Mexico panel in Ruidoso Saturday.

Activists hoping for marriage equality in New Mexico got a boost Tuesday as three prominent statewide organizations came forward and endorsed their cause.

The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty on Tuesday applauded a ruling by the state Court of Appeals directing the Workers' Compensation Administration to follow an Albuquerque judge's ruling in favor of agricultural workers.

ACTION 7 NEWS REPORTER ALANA GRIMSTAD TELLS US, IT'S DESIGNED TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFER.

The New Mexico Department of Health announced today that a 12-year-old boy from McKinley County died of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome .

As temperatures drop and winter weather creates driving hazards, the New Mexico Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to pack their vehicles with emergency supplies.

Minimum wage >> I am in support of the people that protested outside of McDonald's.

New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange announced the official launch of the Small Business Health Options Program site.

Kathy Groob, author of "Pink Politics" and publisher of ElectWomen Magazine, is the featured speaker at a round-table discussion regarding women in politics that will be in Ruidoso on Dec. 7 For women of influence or those who wish to develop their influence, Emerge New Mexico is sponsoring a unique event in Ruidoso on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1:30 ... (more)

New Mexico expects strong enough revenue growth to allow for a possible 5 percent budget increase next year for public education and other government programs, according to a financial forecast Monday that will guide spending decisions during the upcoming legislative session.

James said he decided to run for election to the House three or four weeks ago because he hopes to help fix some of the state's more pressing issues.

SILVER CITY >> The Walmart Foundation has provided additional funding that has allowed Roadrunner Food Bank to increase its hunger programs to seniors through its Senior Helpings Program and senior specific Mobile Food Pantry sites in six New Mexico counties - Dona Ana, Luna, Grant, Hidalgo, Otero and Sierra counties.

Restaurants in San Juan County will soon be able to serve a glass of wine with a steak or a beer with a burger.

Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from late today through tomorrow for much of northwest New Mexico and southwest Colorado, including Gallup, Farmington, Durango, Chama and Taos.