Associated Press New Mexico

SANTA FE – State government income for New Mexico is exceeding expectations set out by agency economists. A revenue tracking report from the Legislature on Tuesday showed state general fund income...

ALBUQUERQUE – An Arizona man is suing after he was shot in the head by New Mexico sheriff after a chase in a front-end loader. An attorney for James McFarlin filed a lawsuit last week in U.S....

SANTA FE – The Legislature has hired team of consultants as it looks for ways to provide universal health care access under new financial models. The Legislative Finance Committee confirmed Monday...

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. – The U.S. Air Force is hosting another round of public meetings around southern New Mexico this week as it calls for expanding areas for training exercises. Holloman...

LAS VEGAS, N.M. – The New Mexico State Police says an inmate escaped Saturday from the San Miguel County Detention Center in Las Vegas. The State Police said 22-year-old Felix Romero of Las Vegas...

SANTA FE – Wildlife managers in New Mexico are working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and researchers elsewhere to learn more about long-billed curlews. The shorebird is considered a...

ALBUQUERQUE – Officials in New Mexico’s largest city said after false starts and delays, the Albuquerque Rapid Transit project is scheduled to begin operations Saturday. The new system includes...

GALLUP, N.M. – New Mexico authorities have reported a man was found dead in Gallup, marking the third open-field death police responded to this month. The Gallup Independent reported Thursday that...

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque officials say the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden will open later than usual on Black Friday. The city of Albuquerque said the BioPark facilities will open at...

ALBUQUERQUE – New Mexico will be investing more money in state-based businesses and startup companies as it attempts to spur development and diversify the economy. The State Investment Council...