The New Mexico Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Aug. 4 on whether the state can fine businesses that violate emergency public health orders spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.A number of businesses sued Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and two Cabinet secretaries in May, when many stores were still closed because of the state's public health … Continue reading Lawsuit over business closures heads to New Mexico Supreme Court

A hate crime investigation is underway after vandals defaced the walls of a Santa Fe, New Mexico, restaurant with white supremacist messages and racial slurs, local authorities reported.The vandals also ransacked some of the restaurant's furniture.India Palace restaurant owner Baljit Singh found his eatery defaced with phrases like "White Power," "Trump 2020" and "F--- BLM" … Continue reading New Mexico restaurant vandalized with racial slurs; police investigating as a hate crime

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Multiple tribal casinos in New Mexico have reopened despite recommendations from Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to remain closed to limit the spread of COVID-19.Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, Ohkay Hotel Casino in Ohkay Owingeh and Taos Mountain Casino in Taos all have reopened with coronavirus-related precautions.Tribal casinos are … Continue reading Tribal casinos opened in New Mexico

Amazon is coming to New Mexico, according to a release sent by Bernalillo County Tuesday citing a public infrastructure improvement project.On the second to the last paragraph, the release refers to construction of a 465,000 square foot, multi-level Amazon fulfillment center, already under way.According to the release, the facility is expected to open in late … Continue reading Amazon is coming to New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.-Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham discussed her new public health order, which takes effect May 16.The order requires every New Mexican to wear a mask or face covering while out in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19.People who do not have a mask can request one from the state.Gov. Lujan Grisham made changes to … Continue reading Governor reminds New Mexicans to wear masks while in public

New Mexico health officials today announced 105 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 2,073. The state also reported the deaths of seven people related to the disease. Five lived in congregate living facilities already identified by the state as having positive COVID-19 cases. Four of them were in La Vida Llena facility … Continue reading COVID-19 Cases in NM are up to: 2,073

ALBUQUERQUE: The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reported 7 additional COVID-19-related deaths in the state on Friday.The latest deaths include:A male in his 70s from Bernalillo County. The individual had underlying medical conditions and was a resident of the La Vida Llena facility in Albuquerque.A female in her 80s from Bernalillo County. The individual … Continue reading 7 new deaths, 115 additional positive COVID-19 cases reported in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s new order extends the stay at home order until the end of April and also restricts how many people can be in grocery and big box stores.Places like grocery stores and home improvement retailers are now required to limit the number of customers inside to 20% of the … Continue reading Extended stay-at-home order places new restrictions on stores

NEW MEXICO: The number of positive cases for the novel coronavirus in New Mexico jumped by 24, state health officials said Thursday afternoon, bringing the total number of cases up to 136 statewide.The state still has only one known death from COVID-19, according to the news release from the New Mexico Department of Health.An Eddy … Continue reading Coronavirus: New Mexico now has 136 cases

by Bryant Furlow, New Mexico In Depth, New Mexico In DepthMarch 13, 2020 Two days after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a statewide emergency to marshal public health resources against a global pandemic, and as President Trump announced a national emergency Friday, it was unclear how prepared New Mexico hospitals would be for a surge … Continue reading As coronavirus cases rise, New Mexico’s ICU beds are largely full