List/Grid Author Archives: Associated Press
America’s ‘off-white’ evolution
WASHINGTON — Welcome to the new off-white America. A historic decline in the number of U.S. whites and the fast growth of Latinos are blurring traditional black-white color lines, testing... Read more »
Legislative pension bill sent to governor
SANTA FE — Some lawmakers will have another chance to enroll in a state pension program under legislation sent to Gov. Susana Martinez. Republican Leader Stuart Ingle of Portales says... Read more »
Lincoln County gets fire cleanup funds
RUIDOSO — Lincoln County is getting $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for cleanup costs related to the most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. The Little... Read more »
$1M pilot project aims to take out feral pigs
Using the cover of darkness, feral pigs have learned to outsmart even the most seasoned hunters as they set about on their nightly terrors, rooting up crops and suburban gardens,... Read more »
NM county launches branding campaign
Los Alamos County is working with a Tennessee-based company to create a new brand for the northern New Mexico community...
NM roadside workers take care around memorials
They demolished an old ramp, constructed a massive new one and pushed around tons of dirt and desert brush...
Highlights of 51st New Mexico Legislature
SANTA FE — Highlights of the outcome of major proposals in the 51st New Mexico Legislature that adjourned Saturday. BILLS PASSED AND SENT TO GOVERNOR Budget and Finance —A $5.9... Read more »
Group pushes for junk food tax on Navajo Nation
An advocacy group is campaigning for a new sales tax on the Navajo Nation that would target junk food...
NM agency suspends waiting list for housing help
Officials with the San Juan County Housing Authority say they are being forced to stop putting people on a waiting list for housing assistance...
Postal Service looking for workers in NM
The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire new workers to staff a mail processing and distribution center in Albuquerque...
NM gets $8.2M in federal housing funds
New Mexico has been awarded more than $8 million to boost the efforts of dozens of local homeless housing and service programs.
Governor: NM scrapping deal to buy BNSF track
Gov. Susana Martinez says her administration has reached an agreement for the BNSF Railway Co. to refund $5 million...
