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US sweetens pot to study siting for spent nuke fuel storage

The U.S. government is offering more money to find a solution for storing or disposing of spent nuclear fuel from the nation's commercial nuclear power plants.

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NM Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vows bipartisan effort to fight crime

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vowed to work with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers to fight crime in the state as homicide rates continue to rise in Albuquerque.

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New Mexico shooting case revives pretrial detention debate

A detention hearing has been scheduled for a felon and failed political candidate suspected of orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of four elected Democrat officials in New Mexico.

Violence looms over New Mexico Legislature as work begins

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for new gun control laws and greater accountability for firearm manufacturers while denouncing recent drive-by shootings against politicians in Albuquerque and what she called a national scourge of violence.

Republicans challenge New Mexico redistricting after loss

The New Mexico Supreme Court is considering a legal challenge to a congressional map that divvies up a politically conservative region of the state.

New Mexico seeks tougher provisions for US nuclear dump

State officials have released a draft permit that includes tougher provisions for the U.S. government to meet if it wants to continue dumping radioactive waste from decades of nuclear research and bomb-making in the New Mexico desert.

Slate of New Mexico regulatory candidates sparks concern

Many decisions by New Mexicoโ€™s most powerful regulatory panel have had direct economic and environmental consequences for one corner of the state, and yet not one candidate nominated to fill the Public Regulation Commission is from northwestern New Mexico.

Slate of New Mexico regulatory candidates sparks concern

Many decisions by New Mexicoโ€™s most powerful regulatory panel have had direct economic and environmental consequences for one corner of the state, and yet not one candidate nominated to fill the Public Regulation Commission is from northwestern New Mexico. Critics are concerned about the lack of representation as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham prepares to pick a new commission as part of an overhaul that takes New Mexico voters out of the equation. A constitutional amendment approved in 2020 turns the commission from a five-member elected body to a three-person appointed panel charged with overseeing electrical utilities and other industries.

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Record 12 women to serve as governors, with notable firsts

A record 12 women will take their seats as their states' highest-ranking elected officials when the nation's governors are sworn in this winter.

Democrats carry close governor races on abortion, democracy

Democrats held onto a string of competitive governorsโ€™ seats in the midterm elections after making the case to voters that Republican challengers posed a threat to abortion rights and democracy in their states.

GOP nudges closer to House win; Senate could hinge on runoff

Republicans inched closer to a narrow House majority while control of the Senate hinges on tight Arizona, Nevada and Georgia races.

New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wins second term

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham won re-election on Tuesday, defeating will defeat GOP candidate and local news weatherman Mark Ronchetti.

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New Mexico Gov. Grisham denies campaign received 2018 debate questions in advance

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is emphatically denying allegations that her campaign was given a preview of debate questions during her 2018 run for office.

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Biden trying to save incumbent Democrats in campaign sprint

President Joe Bidenโ€™s travel itinerary for his last big campaign swing before the midterm elections reveals his defensive stance in the campaignโ€™s closing days.

Crime opens political lane for GOP in Democratic New Mexico

Republicans are pumping resources into a law-and-order campaign for governor in New Mexico by a local television celebrity, and a visit by President Joe Biden this week is geared toward shoring up support for an incumbent Democrat.

New Mexico governor receives campaign endorsement by Obama

Former President Barack Obama released a one-minute endorsement video commending New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's accomplishments while in office.

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Biden to travel to New Mexico days before midterm election

President Joe Biden is set to travel to New Mexico next week just days before the Nov. 8 midterm elections.

Fire-stricken rural New Mexico warily eyes insurance fight

Manuel and Marcy Silva combed through the charred rubble that used to be their home, searching for any salvageable bits in the wake of the largest wildfire in New Mexico history.

New Mexico governor voids territorial orders targeting Native Americans

In New Mexicoโ€™s capital of Santa Fe, people walked with banners aimed at raising awareness about missing and slain Native Americans. Demonstrators left paint splattered on a monument of Kit Carson, who had a role in the death of hundreds of Native Americans during the colonization of the West. It represented the most complete collection of New Mexicoโ€™s territorial proclamations. Sheโ€™s among those pushing for this part of New Mexicoโ€™s history to be included in school curriculums. New Mexico is home to nearly two dozen tribal nations and pueblos, with Native Americans making up more than 12% of the population.

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Governor voids territorial orders targeting Native Americans

New Mexico's governor has voided four pre-statehood proclamations that targeted Native Americans during what was a tumultuous time across the western frontier.

Governor voids territorial orders targeting Native Americans

New Mexicoโ€™s governor on Monday voided four pre-statehood proclamations that targeted Native Americans during what was a tumultuous time across the western frontier as federal soldiers tried to defeat Navajos, Apaches and others. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham described the 19th century proclamations by former territorial governors as offensive, saying rescinding the proclamations would help to heal old wounds and strengthen bonds with Native American communities. โ€œThe government of New Mexico has not always respected the importance and sovereignty of our Native American citizens, and our history is sadly stained with cruel mistreatment of Native Americans,โ€ Lujan Grisham wrote in an executive order issued on Indigenous Peoples Day.

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US shift away from coal hits tribal community in New Mexico

The lights are out at a coal-fired power plant in northwestern New Mexico that has provided electricity to millions of people across the southwestern U.S. for nearly a half-century.

GOP candidate proposes referendum on abortion in New Mexico

A GOP governor nominee is proposing a referendum on abortion in New Mexico. He is advocating for a limit on late-term abortions with exceptions for rape, incest and risk to mother.

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N.M. plans $10M abortion clinic near Tex. border, expecting post-Roe demand

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) pledged $10 million for a clinic ahead of a potential increase in abortion seekers from states that restrict access.

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New Mexico governor pledges $10M for new abortion clinic

New Mexico's governor has signed a new executive order that pledges $10 million to build a clinic that would provide abortions and other pregnancy care.

Albuquerque killings send fear through Islamic communities

Authorities have identified the fourth victim in a series of killings of Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the deaths sent ripples of fear through Islamic communities nationwide.

Southwest rains flood deserts, cascade into Vegas casinos

The annual weather pattern known as the monsoon has brought a parade of storms to cities across the U.S. Southwest.

New Mexico Is a โ€œSafe Havenโ€ for Abortion Between Texas and Arizona

The stateโ€™s governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, talks about likely battles with neighboring states over abortion access. The Supreme Court, she said, has โ€œteed upโ€ conflicts.

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2 dead, 1 missing after flash floods hit fire-scarred areas of N.M.

Heavy rain has pummeled the burned area of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, which has devastated the state for more than three months.

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US investigates New Mexico helicopter crash that killed 4

Federal investigators say evidence indicates that a helicopter that crashed in New Mexico after helping fight a wildfire over the weekend descended at a fast rate.

New Mexico, 'Stranger Things' backdrop, hits production peak

New Mexicoโ€™s governor says direct spending by production companies on films, TV series and other media has never been higher in the state, topping $855 million in fiscal year 2022.

States move to protect abortion from prosecutions elsewhere

The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade is prompting efforts in liberal states to protect providers and patients who have traveled for a legal procedure.

Abortion ruling puts spotlight on gerrymandered legislatures

State legislatures will be in the spotlight as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling giving the power to regulate abortion to the states.

Biden to meet with 10 Democratic governors to discuss abortion access

Biden will meet with Democratic governors including New York's Kathy Hochul and California's Gavin Newsom to discuss abortion access.

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New Mexico governor concerned with potential migrant influx

New Mexicoโ€™s Democratic governor wants the Biden administration to delay planned or expanded efforts to transport migrants to her state if pandemic-related restrictions on asylum seekers are lifted.

Biden says FEMA will cover 100% of wildfire recovery costs during trip to New Mexico

"We will be here for you in response and recovery for as long as it takes," the president said.

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5 Republicans Vie For Governor In New Mexico Primary

The winner of Tuesday's Republican contest will take on incumbent Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in the November general election.

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Here are the key primary election results from New Mexico

In New Mexico, five Republicans compete to take on Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The 2nd Congressional District is also a notable contest.

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5 GOP contenders compete to take on New Mexico governor

The state has some of the strictest public health mandates in the country. Five Republicans head into Tuesday's primary election hoping to take on Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in November.

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Primary elections for seats that could decide House control take place Tuesday

Here are the races to watch in the seven states holding primaries Tuesday.

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2022 midterms: What to watch in primaries in 7 states

Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate battles this fall that will play into control of Congress.

Biden to visit New Mexico as state battles record wildfire

President Joe Biden is set to travel to New Mexico to hear from state and federal officials as the largest wildfire in state history continues to burn outside Santa Fe.

US review traces massive New Mexico fire to planned burns

Two fires that merged to create the largest wildfire in New Mexico history have both been traced to planned burns set by U.S. forest managers.

Extreme fire threats prompt US suspension of planned burns

The head of the U.S. Forest Service is suspending planned burning operations to clear out brush and small trees at all national forests while his agency conducts a 90-day review of protocols and practices.

New Mexico Fires Prompt Forest Closures; Governor Seeks Aid

The largest wildfire has charred more than 468 square miles over the last 42 days, and evacuation orders remain in place for some villages.

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New Mexico fires prompt forest closures; governor seeks aid

New Mexico's governor said Tuesday that given the ferocity and swift movements of a record-setting wildfire burning in the northeastern part of the state, the damage will be significant with estimates of burned homes and other structures likely to range between 1,000 and 1,500. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham stressed that was only a rough estimate but likely not an exaggeration, saying it's clear to state and federal officials that there are many victims who have lost their homes and have had their businesses affected. โ€œAnd their families are suffering,โ€ the governor said during a news conference with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell and top state officials.

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In US, states struggle to replace fossil fuel tax revenue

Major energy producing states from Alaska to Pennsylvania are reaping a windfall from soaring oil and natural gas prices, stoked by the war in Ukraine and the U.S.-led ban on Russian oil imports.

In US, states struggle to replace fossil fuel tax revenue

Government budgets are booming in New Mexico: Teacher salaries are up, residents can go to an in-state college tuition-free, moms will get medical care for a year after childbirth, and criminal justice initiatives are being funded to reduce urban violence. New Mexico is the No. 2 crude oil producer among U.S. states and the top recipient of U.S. disbursements for fossil fuel production on federal land. State governments in the nationโ€™s top regions for producing oil, natural gas and coal have by far the highest per-capita reliance on fossil fuels โ€” led by Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska and New Mexico.

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New Mexico governor seeks more US aid for wildfire response

New Mexicoโ€™s governor is asking for additional federal assistance to respond to wildfires burning across the stateโ€™s north, including one that is the second-largest in the stateโ€™s history and that officials estimate has destroyed hundreds of homes.

Cost of fighting New Mexico wildfires reaches $65M so far

Despite consecutive days of howling winds, New Mexico's governor says there haven't been any reports of widespread damage to homes as a massive wildfire makes its way across the tinder-dry landscape.

President declares disaster in New Mexico wildfire zone

Firefighters have slowed the advance of the largest wildfire in the U.S. in New Mexico as heavy winds relented.

New Mexico governor seeks federal assistance for massive wildfires that have forced thousands to evacuate

A series of wildfires burning throughout New Mexico has forced thousands of residents to evacuate and destroyed scores of homes.

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New Mexico Wildfire Prompts Call For U.S. Disaster Declaration

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the request in hopes of freeing up financial assistance for recovery efforts.

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New Mexico governor seeking US disaster status for wildfire

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.

Worsening wildfire conditions predicted in New Mexico as blazes grow

Strong winds on Sunday could worsen already severe conditions.

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Emergency Declaration For Multiple Wildfires In New Mexico

Winds and temperatures in New Mexico diminished Saturday but remained strong enough to still fan fires. Dozens of evacuation orders remained in place.

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Emergency Declaration For Multiple Wildfires In New Mexico

Winds and temperatures in New Mexico diminished Saturday but remained strong enough to still fan fires. Dozens of evacuation orders remained in place.

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Fires hit Southwest, New Mexico's season 'dangerously early'

New Mexico faces a long and potentially devastating wildfire season, said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, as Southwestern wildfires cause destruction and force people from their homes.

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Wildfires hit Southeast as season starts "dangerously early"

Hundreds of structures were lost in a growing number of wind-driven blazes across drought-stricken New Mexico.

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Fires hit Southwest, New Mexico's season 'dangerously early'

New Mexico 's governor says the state faces a long and potentially devastating wildfire season as Southwestern wildfires cause destruction and force people from their homes.

Report: Fire training, equipment lacking at US nuclear dump

Independent federal investigators say there are significant issues related to fire training at the U.S. governmentโ€™s nuclear waste repository in New Mexico.

New Mexico fines โ€˜Rustโ€™ for willful gun safety failures

New Mexico workplace safety regulators say they have issued the maximum possible fine against a film production company for firearms safety failures on the set where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October.

VP Harris to officiate New Mexico governor's May wedding

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is getting married, and Vice President Kamala Harris has been picked to officiate. Lujan Grisham, who is running for reelection, will be tying the knot with her fiancรฉ Manny Cordova. The couple has been together about 10 years, and Cordova was at her side during an inaugural Mass in Santa Fe before her public swearing in ceremony on Jan. 1, 2019.

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Elderly couple killed in New Mexico wildfire, more than 200 buildings damaged or destroyed

The McBride Fire had burned over 5,700 acres as of midday Thursday and was 0% contained.

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Elderly couple killed in New Mexico wildfire, more than 200 buildings damaged or destroyed

The McBride Fire had burned over 5,700 acres as of midday Thursday and was 0% contained.

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NY bail law fight emblematic of Democrats' debate on crime

A spike in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has Democrats eager to show theyโ€™re tough on crime ahead of this yearโ€™s midterm elections.

New Mexico launches cannabis sales within Texans' reach

New Mexico is bringing sales of recreational marijuana to the doorstep of Texas as the movement toward broad legalization sweeps across more of the American West.

US states seek to ease inflation burden with direct payments

Governors and state lawmakers throughout the U.S. are floating proposals to send checks to help residents cope with soaring inflation at a time when state budgets are bursting with cash.

NTSB: 13-year-old drove pickup in Texas crash that killed 9

The investigation into this weekโ€™s fiery head-on crash in West Texas now focuses on the revelation that a 13-year-old was driving the pickup truck that struck a van, killing nine people, including six members of a college golf team and their coach.

9 dead in crash involving U. of the Southwest golf teams

Authorities are trying to determine why a pickup truck crossed into the opposite lane on a darkened, two-lane West Texas highway before colliding head-on with a van, killing nine people including six New Mexico college students and a golf coach.

9 dead in Texas crash involving U. of Southwest golf teams

Nine people died in a fiery, head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New Mexico university who were returning home from a golf tournament, authorities said. A pickup truck crossed the center line of a two-lane road in Andrews County, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of the New Mexico state line on Tuesday evening and crashed into a van carrying members of the University of the Southwest men's and women's golf teams, said Sgt. Steven Blanco of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer supports suspending federal gas tax to help drivers as gas prices soar

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has joined a group of governors asking lawmakers to suspend the federal gas tax, a move that would provide some relief for drivers as gas prices soar.

Members of Congress highlight missing minority women, girls

Members of a congressional panel focused on civil rights and liberties are acknowledging that more needs to be done to address the disproportionate numbers of Indigenous, Black and other minority women and girls who are missing in the United States.

Rocky Mountain states to team up on hydrogen tech proposal

The governors of four Rocky Mountain states say they will cooperate on developing ways to make hydrogen more available and useful as clean-burning fuel for cars, trucks and trains.

New Mexico seeks to protect judges from threats, doxxing

New Mexico legislators are considering new criminal penalties aimed at protecting state and local judges and their immediate families from threats and the malicious sharing of home addresses and other personal information.

History shows every moment counts for Dems' hold on Senate

More than 600 sitting senators have died or resigned since the first Congress met in 1789.

National Guard soldiers now substitute teaching in New Mexico

New Mexico is short 1,000 teachers, National Guard volunteers now serve as substitute teachers

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New Mexico asks National Guard to work as substitute teachers to keep classrooms open

New Mexico is short 1,000 teachers, National Guard volunteers now serve as substitute teachers

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'Rust' death sparks New Mexico gun safety bill for actors

A Republican New Mexico legislator wants movie actors and other film-set professionals to undergo state-sponsored gun-safety training after the death last year of a cinematographer from a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin.

New Mexico governor and National Guard troops volunteer to substitute teach amid state's COVID surge: "Neighbors helping neighbors"

At least 80 members of the National Guard have volunteered to be substitute teachers after regular teachers have been sidelined due to COVID.

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New Mexico is calling on the National Guard to fill in as substitute teachers

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new initiative to help schools and child care facilities that are experiencing "extreme" staffing shortages. The plan also taps state employees.

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New Mexico asks Guard to sub for sick teachers amid omicron

New Mexico is asking National Guard troops and state bureaucrats to volunteer to serve as substitute teachers as preschools and K-12 public schools struggle to keep classrooms open amid surging COVID-19 infections.

Governors turn to budgets to guard against climate change

Governors and state lawmakers are prioritizing climate change as they write their state budgets, devoting money to lowering emissions and guarding against natural disasters such as flood and fire.

Former New Mexico spaceport CFO alleges fraud, retaliation

The former chief financial officer for the New Mexico Spaceport Authority has filed a whistleblower lawsuit.

New laws take effect across US on abortion, policing, taxes

From minimum wage increases to animal protection to police accountability to both cutting and increasing taxes a series of new laws are taking effect across the country on Saturday, the first day of 2022.

Picture of governor next to 7-foot-tall cop triggers big response on social media

Dec. 21โ€”Pictures of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham with other politicians or everyday people are a regular sight on social media. But here's the tall and the short of it: Some photos of the governor generate a bigger response than others. Such was the case over the weekend when the 4-foot-10 governor posed next to a New Mexico State Police officer who is a towering 7 feet tall. The picture of ...

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Supreme Court denies bid to block New Mexico Covid vaccination requirement

Former President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch denied the application to block the Covid vaccine rules without comment.

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Picture of 4-foot-10 New Mexico governor next to 7-foot-tall cop triggers big response on social media

Dec. 21โ€”Pictures of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham with other politicians or everyday people are a regular sight on social media. But here's the tall and the short of it: Some photos of the governor generate a bigger response than others. Such was the case over the weekend when the 4-foot-10 governor posed next to a New Mexico State Police officer who is a towering 7 feet tall. The picture of ...

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New Mexico governor to Hollywood after โ€˜Rustโ€™ shooting: โ€˜Why do you need real weapons?โ€™

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham stopped short of calling for a ban on real guns on film and TV sets. She's planning to question Hollywood leaders on safety reforms.

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New Mexico Democratic governor's campaign pays ex-staffer over crotch-grabbing incident

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishamโ€™s campaign has made payments totaling $150,000 to a former campaign staff member who claims she grabbed his crotch after pouring a bottle of water on him.

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New Mexico to reinstate indoor mask mandate amid spread of Delta

People in New Mexico will be required to wear face masks in all public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status starting on Friday, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday.Why it matters: The spread of coronavirus has "increased dramatically" due to the highly infectious Delta variant and still-unvaccinated populations, Lujan Grisham's office said. State modeling projects that New Mexico will reach 1,000 new cases per day by the end of August.Get market news worthy of your time with

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4 dead, 1 critically injured after hot air balloon crash in New Mexico

The balloon's pilot was among the dead, and all five victims were believed to have been riding in the hot air balloon, police said.

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Despite Odds Stacked Against It, New Mexico's Vaccination Rate Is Near The Top

States with the lowest vaccination rates are clustered in the South and the Southwest. But there's one standout, New Mexico, where health officials now say some counties are close to 90% vaccinated.

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New Mexico offers largest single vaccination prize in US

New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations. Vaccinated residents who register on New Mexico's โ€œVax 2 the Maxโ€ portal can win prizes from a pool totaling $10 million that includes a $5 million grand prize, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced. โ€œGetting vaccinated is the right thing to do โ€” for yourself, for your family and for your state,โ€ Lujan Grisham said.

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Few Democratic governors speak up on Cuomo sexual harassment allegations

Andrew Cuomo's fellow Democratic governors are speaking out about the sexual harassment claims against the New York leader. The predominantly muted response from Democratic governors shows the uncertainty surrounding Cuomo's fate in politics. Cuomo is also backed by the Democratic Governors Association, a nonprofit political advocacy group that backs many Democratic governors. "The credible allegations of sexual harassment against Governor Cuomo are reprehensible," RGA spokesman Will Reinert told CNBC. "The allegations against Governor Cuomo are serious and warrant a thorough investigation," the governor, Albert Bryan, told CNBC.

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New Mexico passes $330 million coronavirus relief bill

New Mexico lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bipartisan coronavirus relief bill that will deliver a one-time $1,200 check to all types of unemployed workers and up to $50,000 for certain businesses. Most of the proposed spending will be made possible by federal relief funding previously assigned to New Mexico, including around $319 million in unspent funds that were expected to expire soon. The statewide unemployment rate was 8.1% in October, well above the 6.9% national rate. The state already owes the federal government $124 million, and that number is expected to grow to $400-500 million by next summer. Tuesday's bill would divert any leftover federal coronavirus relief from the spring to pay down that unemployment debt.

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Were vulnerable: On the Navajo Nation, a rush to curb the coronavirus

There shouldnt be anyone who says they dont know whats going on with COVID-19, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said during a virtual town hall this week. On Wednesday, the Navajo Nation reported nearly 2,500 confirmed cases and at least 75 deaths more than in all of Utah, where about 60 people have died. Strict weekend curfews have been in place on the Navajo Nation for the last month, with residents only allowed to leave their homes to shop at grocery stores. McKinley County, which includes Gallup and part of the Navajo Nation, accounts for roughly 3 in 10 cases statewide and has one of the highest rates of infection in the country. For many who live on the Navajo Nation, the pandemic has been an unsettling reminder of past outbreaks.

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New Mexico orders city lockdown near Navajo country over 'frightful' virus spread

FILE PHOTO: Democratic candidate for governor Michelle Lujan Grisham sits down for a meal at Barelas Coffee House on midterm elections day in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., November 6, 2018. Gallup is the seat of McKinley County, which has 1,027 coronavirus cases and 19 deaths, the highest for any New Mexico county. McKinley County includes part of the Navajo Nation reservation, an area the size of West Virginia with one of the highest per capita COVID-19 fatality rates in the country when measured against states. The spread of #COVID19 in McKinley County is frightful. Physical distancing has not occurred & is not occurring, Lujan Grisham tweeted, after enacting the order at the request of Gallups mayor.

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New Mexico governor issues statewide stay-at-home order

FILE PHOTO: Democratic candidate for governor Michelle Lujan Grisham sits down for a meal at Barelas Coffee House on midterm elections day in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S., November 6, 2018. REUTERS/Brian SnyderTAOS, N.M. (Reuters) - New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday issued a statewide stay-at-home order asking residents to remain in their houses to slow the spread of the coronavirus. New Mexico joined at least 12 other states that have issued similar orders, urging around 40 percent of the U.S. population to stay at home.

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Cowboys for Trump group now says sand wasn't from monument

Cowboys for Trump members in social media posts and in videos had said that the "white sand was from White Sand National Monument." New Mexico Department of Transportation spokeswoman Marisa Maez did not know if the agency gave Cowboys for Trump permission to take sand or if the agency collected sand for the group. "Federal laws and policies prohibit the taking of sand and any resource from within the national monument," White Sands National Monument tweeted from its official account after Griffin posted videos about the sand on social media. The monument cannot sell natural material found in White Sands National Monument or items made from the sand in its gift shop, White Sands National Monument Superintendent Marie Sauter told the Alamogordo Daily News. After Cowboys for Trump posted videos about transporting the sand, the Democratic Party of New Mexico accused the group of violating federal law.

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