New Mexico COVID-19 update: 275 new cases, totaling 184,888 - 022721

Fifteen additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday

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Revised: Wind Advisory for Sunday 022821

fire weather watch 022821Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-Uplands of the

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Two cases remain open from 2020

By Roger Lanse

Human remains were discovered near the Tadpole Fire, approximately 12 miles north of

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Herrell Statement on House Passage of Democrats' COVID Bill

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) made the following comments after passage of

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Wizard of Id Comic for February 27, 2021

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BY: Mick Mastroianni and Johnny Hart

B.C. Comic for February 27, 2021

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BY: Mason Mastroianni, Mick Mastroianni, and Johnny Hart

Grant County Commission holds second work session of the month 022321, part 2

Includes Grant County Community Health Council Emerging and Infectious Diseases Task Force report and

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Historic New Mexico Civil Rights Act Passes Senate Committee

Creates avenue for justice for New Mexicans who’ve had their civil rights violated

Santa Fe, N.M. – The

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Cannabis Legalization Passes the House

Legislation opening a new industry for New Mexico, centering equal opportunity, now goes to the

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NMSU Board of Regents to host special meeting March 2

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday,

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Drivers should expect roadway closures for NM 187 Bridge replacement

CABALLO – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One has begun the

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New Farmer and Rancher Grants Available for Agriculture Infrastructure

COVID-19 Local Food Supply Chain Response Fund, 2021 

Santa Fe, NM, February 24, 2021 New Mexico’s

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NMDOT Traffic Report for week of February 28 to March 7, 2021

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme

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NM 404 Bridge Construction Update

ANTHONY – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One has started

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State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in March 2021

Statewide - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and

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Trujillo leaves legacy of dedication to research, education in New Mexico

nmsu02262021 001Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Karen Trujillo was a proud Aggie alumna, having earned

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Get Your Organization Noticed and Have Fun!

Silver City MainStreet/Arts & Cultural District is partnering with the Future Forge and various

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Op-ed by Supreme Court Justice Thomson on judicial program for schools

By Justice David K. Thomson
New Mexico Supreme Court

As I drive to work, past the barricades and

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs House Bill 11, delivering $200M to N.M. businesses

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed House Bill 11 into law, delivering $200

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State Indian Child Welfare Act Heads to House Floor

Expands protections & retains tribal connections for Native children in the welfare system

Santa

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Bill Adding COVID-19 to Workers’ Comp Act Heads to House Floor

With emergency clause, bill will become effective immediately

Santa Fe, N.M. – Essential workers who

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Texas State Parks Recommend Reserving Day Passes, Campsites Ahead of Spring Break

AUSTIN - With Spring Break around the corner, Texans will be looking to explore and get outside. Texas

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs Senate Bill 10, a victory for reproductive rights

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed Senate Bill 10 into law, repealing a 1969

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Republican Party of New Mexico Statement on Gov. Lujan Grisham Today Signing SB-10 Abortion Bill

Albuquerque, February 26--The following is a statement from RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce on the

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New Mexico COVID-19 update: 659 new cases, totaling 184,736

Fourteen additional COVID-19 deaths

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Friday

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