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New Mexico’s unemployment claims have increased by 1737.92 percent since January 2020

By Enchantment State News reports | Jan 29, 2021

New Mexico ranks second on the list of states with the biggest increase in unemployment claims since last week, and 13th in unemployment claims since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

“CLOTURE MOTION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 28

By Enchantment State News | Jan 28, 2021

The Congressional Record published “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section on Jan. 28.

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 27

By Enchantment State News | Jan 27, 2021

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S171 of the Congressional Record on Jan. 27.

“FILIBUSTER” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 21

By Enchantment State News | Jan 21, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “FILIBUSTER” on Jan. 21.

New Mexico loses over 65K jobs due to COVID-19

By Enchantment State News reports | Jan 20, 2021

Every state across the nation has seen a drop in its economy since February 2020.

Pirtle and Neville propose legislation to help small businesses recover from effects of pandemic

By Bree Gonzales | Jan 20, 2021

With the huge impact brought about by COVID-19 on businesses, New Mexico Republicans are looking at a few bills that could help businesses recover.

Trump’s legal team files IPRA petition regarding voting system

By James Ledbetter | Jan 10, 2021

President Donald Trump’s legal team has announced that it filed an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) petition with the New Mexico Secretary of State, Maggie Toulouse Oliver.

Grisham grants 12 additional pardons

By Elle Johnson | Jan 10, 2021

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has invoked her executive clemency power by pardoning 12 individuals that were convicted of crimes in the state, many of which were guilty of non-violent crimes.

New Mexico encourages at-home COVID-19 testing to increase testing in the state

By Elle Johnson | Jan 10, 2021

Kathleen Raskob, an Albuquerque resident, was one of the first thousands of New Mexico residents to take an at-home COVID-19 test.

New Mexico ranked 26th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 5.5% in Q3 2021

By Enchantment State News | Jan 10, 2021

New Mexico ranked 26th in the nation in the third quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 5.5 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

$28.2 million worth of pension holdings reported in New Mexico for 2020

By Enchantment State News | Jan 9, 2021

In 2020, New Mexico had $28.2 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

New Mexico restaurants hit with restrictions

By Enchantment State News reports | Jan 8, 2021

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, each state has taken various measures to protect its citizens from the deadly virus.

Protesters march at New Mexico Statehouse

By Enchantment State News reports | Jan 7, 2021

Protesters flooded the New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe yesterday, waving flags and carrying “Stop the Steal” signs.

New Mexico ranked 21st in nation with rental vacancy rate of 6.5% in Q2 2021

By Enchantment State News | Jan 7, 2021

New Mexico ranked 21st in the nation in the second quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 6.5 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

New Mexico ranked 11th in nation with rental vacancy rate of 9.2% in Q1 2021

By Enchantment State News | Jan 4, 2021

New Mexico ranked 11th in the nation in the first quarter with a rental vacancy rate of 9.2 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: New Mexico COVID-19 update: 1,286 new cases, totaling 144,142

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2021

New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced 1,286 additional COVID-19 cases.

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CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE: City Councilor Diane Gibson Statement on the Passing of the City's Inspector General Ken Bramlett

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2021

The City's Inspector General Ken Bramlett passed away on December 29, 2020 and City Councilor Trudy Jones made the following statement.

“LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 3

By Enchantment State News | Jan 3, 2021

“LIST OF SENATORS BY STATES“ was published in the Senate section on pages S5-S6 on Jan. 3

New Mexico sees increase in food insecurity, mental health amid pandemic

By Michael Pineda | Jan 3, 2021

Recent studies indicate the State of New Mexico has fallen behind other states when it comes to food insecurity and mental health as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on.

VA Purchase Loans in New Mexico average $269,683 for Q4 2020