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The state House has endorsed a plan to ask voters to end New Mexico's status as the only state without a salaried Legislature.

Nomination of Native American leader in New Mexico in limbo

New Mexico’s Democratic governor says she believes vetting of her Cabinet members is crucial

New Mexico’s governor isn't backing down on her decision to nominate a former tribal leader who once faced sexual assault charges to head the state’s Indian Affairs Department. Advocates who have worked to address violence against Native American women and bring more attention to missing persons cases within their communities are pushing the state Senate to hold a confirmation hearing for James Mountain. Advocates say the process should be transparent, and Mountain should be publicly ve...

While a number of governor-appointed Cabinet secretaries have been confirmed by the Senate this year, to date there has been no hearing scheduled for one of the most controversial of the appointees.  That’s James Mountain, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s choice to head the state Indian Affairs Department and who has come under fire from critics who say […]

Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin was found not guilty Wednesday of a misdemeanor charge of failing to register a political committee at a trial in southern New Mexico.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishams pick to run the state Indian Affairs Department appears unlikely to be confirmed during this years 60-day legislative session, as James Mountains nomination has not yet

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor is standing firm in her decision to nominate a former tribal leader who once faced sexual assault charges to head the state’s Indian Affairs Department, fueling anger among Native American advocates who have been working to address violence and missing persons cases within their communities.

The National Weather Service has issued another high wind watch Monday for parts of New Mexico along with a blowing dust advisory.

New Mexico Indian Affairs appointee accused of rape in 2007