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New Mexico

Lawsuit alleges foster teen was repeatedly sexually assaulted in Albuquerque facility

The girl was later kicked out of the shelter

August 5, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico state veterinarian says more screwworm cases ‘headed this way’

State working to launch new livestock inspector program to fill ‘critical’ need

August 5, 2026

New Mexico

NMDOJ says it has recovered $885M through lawsuits against Trump administration

The New Mexico Department of Justice has sued President Donald Trump’s administration 50 times and recovered roughly $885 million, NMDOJ…

August 4, 2026

New Mexico

Opponents ask New Mexico utility regulators to review whether PNM waived multimillion payout

Attorney contends that undoing stock sale entitled PNM’s parent company to $350M

August 4, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico plugs record number of abandoned oil and gas wells, thanks to Biden-era funding

Officials say new and stricter oil and gas bonding requirements may help with costs going forward.

August 4, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico Supreme Court approves alternative licensure program for lawyers

New option could increase attorneys in New Mexico, helping address unmet legal needs

August 4, 2026

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New Mexico Attorney General Torrez says feds wrongly denied his request for fentanyl records

USDOJ says the NMDOJ failed to identify a federal or state lawsuit

August 3, 2026

New Mexico

The high cost of birth: New Mexico families travel farther for care

Hospitals across the state are closing labor and delivery units

August 3, 2026

New Mexico

Hearing for Project Jupiter data center’s air quality permit application rescheduled to September

Attorneys opposed to the project requesting a later hearing

August 3, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico environment officials propose another delay on heat safety protections for workers

The New Mexico Environment Department recently filed a motion to postpone rulemaking on worker heat safety to early 2027. Danielle…

August 3, 2026

Local News

Crash involving two motorcycles leaves one dead atop Coal Bank Pass north of Durango

Second rider rushed to hospital with serious injuries

July 31, 2026

Local News

Motorcyclist airlifted with serious injuries after alleged hit-and-run south of Durango

Man driving flatbed truck arrested in connection with crash

July 31, 2026

New Mexico

Northwest fishing report: Fishing for catfish fair in Animas River

Bluewater Lake: Kristl Walker landed a tiger muskie while on a camping trip on July 11, using nothing more than…

July 30, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico Land Commissioner Garcia Richard wins Democratic lieutenant governor nomination

Garcia Richard received 53% of the vote over state Sen. Pope, who received 46%

July 30, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico officials celebrate state bucking Obamacare enrollment trend

The state was the only one to fully fund expired federal tax credits

July 30, 2026

New Mexico

The conflict over permanent climbing anchors in wilderness

Climbers concerned about safety are pitted against wilderness advocates worried about overcrowding and unfettered bolting.

July 30, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexicans protest outside BLM office over proposal to undo Chaco Canyon mining protections

On final day for public comment, New Mexico’s attorney general also files objections to controversial plan

July 29, 2026

News

Teen left at Mexico border becomes flashpoint in governor’s race as AG sues CYFD

Deb Haaland, left, and Gregg Hull talk before a forum for gubernatorial candidates on April 28 in Rio Rancho. Kevin…

July 29, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico residents turn out to UNM campus to weigh in on proposed private equity takeover of PNM

Labor union officials, clad together in orange, push back against opposition.

July 29, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico Medicaid extension in 2022 doubled postpartum medical visits, state officials say

Health Department deems extension a ‘success’ in state where many pregnancy-related deaths occur months after birth

July 29, 2026

New Mexico

The literacy test behind the voting curtain

New Mexico’s ballots have still consistently ranked among the hardest to read

July 28, 2026

New Mexico

New initiative aims to prevent suicide among New Mexico seniors

N.M. seniors die by suicide at rates far higher than the national average

July 27, 2026

New Mexico

As Gallup officials respond to recent flooding, they say an AI news outlet is getting in the way

New Mexico governor approves $500,000 to help assist Gallup and other communities struggling after recent monsoons

July 27, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico lawmakers consider how to address public school funding formula concerns

Recommendations for legislators address funding issues with distance learning, instructional time

July 27, 2026