New Mexico News

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.

New Mexico lottery officials are forecasting stronger than expected ticket sales this year, which will generate more revenue for a college scholarship program.

What if you woke up and found out the "recession" means that the number of your unemployed friends and neighbors in your home state, New Mexico, rocketed up an astounding 6.3% in one single, solitary, sad and sorry day? You won't hear any tv or radio reports or read any news articles framing the crisis in these terms, but I actually went to the raw ... (more)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a new initiative the agency hopes will help rural communities develop strong economies.

After publicized police shootings across the state, a civil rights group wants to know when officers are trained to use deadly force.