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New Mexico judge orders remedial plan to improve public education for Native American students

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- The state of New Mexico must create a remedial plan to improve K-12 education after falling short of providing an adequate public school education to Native American students and others from low-income households, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Democratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor

Democratic prosecutor in crime-torn Albuquerque launches bid for New Mexico governor

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- A Democratic district attorney in the eye of New Mexico's tempest over crime and accountability launched his candidacy for governor Thursday as the National Guard prepares to deploy to the state's largest city to shore up public safety.

New Mexico opens major-party primary elections to growing ranks of unaffiliated voters

New Mexico opens major-party primary elections to growing ranks of unaffiliated voters

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- The growing ranks of New Mexico voters with no party affiliation will be allowed to vote in primary elections without changing their nonpartisan status, under a bill signed into law Monday by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE's authority

More than a dozen state attorneys general challenge Musk and DOGE's authority

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Attorneys general from 14 states challenged the authority of billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency to access sensitive government data and exercise "virtually unchecked power" in a lawsuit filed Thursday.

Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump's policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk

Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump's policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk

Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's early actions, decrying everything from the president's immigration crackdown to his rollback of transgender rights and a proposal to forcibly transfer Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

Thousands protest Trump administration policies in cities across the US

Thousands protest Trump administration policies in cities across the US

A movement to protest the early actions of President Donald Trump's administration took off Wednesday, as thousands of demonstrators gathered outside a federal courthouse in Philadelphia and at state capitols in Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin and Indiana.

New Mexico state spending plan seeks more federal Medicaid dollars as Donald Trump takes office

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Leading New Mexico legislators on Wednesday recommended a 5.7% general fund spending increase for the coming fiscal year that emphasizes health care access, public school improvements, and early education and childcare programs that can boost household finances.

New Mexico secretary of state says she's experiencing harassment after the election

New Mexico secretary of state says she's experiencing harassment after the election

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- New Mexico's top elections regulator said Tuesday that she has been the target of harassing and threatening comments on social media after affirming President-elect Donald Trump's national election victory in an attempt to halt conspiracy theories.

Women win majority of seats in New Mexico Legislature in showcase of determination and joy

Women win majority of seats in New Mexico Legislature in showcase of determination and joy

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Women have won 60 seats in the New Mexico Legislature to secure the largest female legislative majority in U.S. history, stirring emotions of joy, surprise and vindication.

Democrats dominate New Mexico with reelection of US Sen. Martin Heinrich and US Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Democrats dominate New Mexico with reelection of US Sen. Martin Heinrich and US Rep. Gabe Vasquez

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez won reelection in New Mexico's swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border, in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022.

Democratic US Sen. Heinrich wins reelection as New Mexico awaits results in House swing district

Democratic US Sen. Heinrich wins reelection as New Mexico awaits results in House swing district

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking a second term in New Mexico's swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border, in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022, as votes were tallied on Tuesday evening.

Democrat US Sen. Heinrich wins reelection as New Mexico awaits results in House swing district

Democrat US Sen. Heinrich wins reelection as New Mexico awaits results in House swing district

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking a second term in New Mexico's swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border, in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022.

Two Democratic leaders seek reelection in competitive races in New Mexico

Two Democratic leaders seek reelection in competitive races in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking a second term in New Mexico's swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border, in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022.

The politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border

The politics of immigration play differently along the US-Mexico border

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (AP) -- The politics of immigration look different from the back patio of Ardovino's Desert Crossing restaurant.

New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students

New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states, train medical students

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday.

New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states

New Mexico starts building an abortion clinic to serve neighboring states

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday.

Construction begins on state-backed abortion clinic in New Mexico to serve neighboring states

Construction begins on state-backed abortion clinic in New Mexico to serve neighboring states

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Construction is getting underway on a state-funded reproductive health and abortion clinic in southern New Mexico that will cater to local residents and people who travel from neighboring states such as Texas and Oklahoma with major restrictions on abortion, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday.

Federal judge decries discrimination against conservative group that publishes voters' information

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- A federal judge says New Mexico election regulators and prosecutors discriminated against a Republican-backed group in refusing access to voter registration rolls.

New Mexico voters oust incumbents from Legislature with positive implications for paid family leave

New Mexico voters oust incumbents from Legislature with positive implications for paid family leave

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- New Mexico voters have ousted several incumbent lawmakers in the state's primary election, as ballots were tallied Wednesday.

District attorney in Alec Baldwin's case wins New Mexico Democratic primary race

District attorney in Alec Baldwin's case wins New Mexico Democratic primary race

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- An incumbent district attorney pursing an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin fended off a Democratic challenger in New Mexico's primary election on Tuesday to ensure her reelection.

Election conspiracist wins GOP nomination for state Senate seat in New Mexico

Election conspiracist wins GOP nomination for state Senate seat in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- A Republican who backed Donald Trump's failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election won the GOP nomination for a state Senate seat in New Mexico's primary election on Tuesday.

Democratic voters oust state senator in #MeToo reckoning during New Mexico primary

Democratic voters oust state senator in #MeToo reckoning during New Mexico primary

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Democrats ousted a state senator accused of sexual harassment in New Mexico as voters picked their partisan favorites in Tuesday's primary to reshape a Democratic-led Legislature, with all 112 seats up for election in November.

New Mexico primary holds implications for Legislature and prosecutor in Alec Baldwin case

New Mexico primary holds implications for Legislature and prosecutor in Alec Baldwin case

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- New Mexico voters are picking their partisan favorites in Tuesday's primary to reshape a Democratic-led Legislature, with all 112 seats up for election in November.