New Mexico News
News about Events in New Mexico
Aggregated New Mexico News Articles
- Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is hanging out in New Mexico, filming a 'Jumanji' sequel
Actor and former WWE star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has been expressing his gratitude for NM on social media, as he films the sequel to 'Jumanji.'
Erin Davoran, Farmington Daily Times. El Paso Times. Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:20:08 -0400. - Powwow plans focus on missing, murdered Native women
A two-day powwow that represents one of the largest annual gatherings of indigenous people in the United States begins Friday in New Mexico
ABC News. Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:43:56 -0400. - Mailman shot to death while trying to split up fight between a teen and his mom
Police have arrested a New Mexico teenager accused of shooting and killing a postal worker who tried to break up an argument between the teen and his mother.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:51:00 GMT. - Border group leader injured in New Mexico jail altercation
Authorities say the leader of a group that has detained asylum-seeking migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border was injured while he was jailed in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after being arrested on federal weapons charges
ABC News. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:41:58 -0400. - UPDATE 5-Self-styled U.S. citizen border patrol unravels after leader's arrest
A group of armed Americans who have been stopping migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border abandoned their New Mexico camp on Tuesday, days after its leader was arrested and allies deserted them during a storm of criticism.
Reuters. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:14:33 -0400. - NM militia evicted from border campsite early; 'This is how they repay me,' vet cries
The United Constitutional Patriots, a New Mexico militia group, had camped at Sunland Park since February watching for migrants crossing the border
Mark R Lambie, El Paso Times. El Paso Times. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:22:35 -0400. - Self-styled citizen border patrol abandons New Mexico camp: police
SUNLAND PARK, N.M./TAOS, N.M. ...
Yahoo. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:28:38 -0400. - UPDATE 3-Self-styled citizen border patrol abandons New Mexico camp -police
An armed group that has been stopping migrants illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border honored a request to leave their camp in New Mexico on Tuesday and appeared to be heading home, the local police chief said.
Reuters. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:27:39 -0400. - Authorities: Armed border group moves from private property
An armed group that has been patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border has left their campsite in southern New Mexico after authorities said they were on private property.
Fox News. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:45:40 GMT. - Defense funds being used for Arizona border wall
The U.S. government is moving forward with plans to use military funds to build border barriers in Arizona and New Mexico.
Fox News. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 20:29:12 GMT.
New Mexico Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of New Mexico as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 2,081,015 | 0.03 |
| July 1, 2015 | 2,080,328 | -0.13 |
| July 1, 2014 | 2,083,024 | -0.10 |
| July 1, 2013 | 2,085,193 | 0.07 |
| July 1, 2012 | 2,083,784 | 0.29 |
| July 1, 2011 | 2,077,756 | 0.63 |
| July 1, 2010 | 2,064,756 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of New Mexico was 2,059,179.
In 2008, the estimated population of New Mexico was 1,984,356, whereas
in 2006, the population of New Mexico was about 1,937,916.
For detailed, up-to-date information about New Mexico's demographics,
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