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New Mexico

Highlands regents accuse former president of misconduct, financial mismanagement

The former president says the university of violated his contract

June 17, 2026

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New report scrutinizes N.M. disaster spending, which continues for years without legislative approval

N.M. DFA secretary reflects on Gov. Lujan Grisham’s disaster-ridden second term

June 17, 2026

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N.M. Senate Majority Leader Wirth won’t seek leadership, re-election

The state Senate Democratic Caucus will elect a new leader before the next legislative session begins

June 16, 2026

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New Mexico’s Epstein ‘truth commission’ publishes subpoenas, with more on the way

Updates, new subpoenas expected at public meeting on Thursday

June 16, 2026

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New Mexico state aging department reports 18,000 elder abuse reports this year so far

The New Mexico state Aging and Long-Term Services Department on Tuesday reported that its Adult Protective Services division has received…

June 16, 2026

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New Chapter New Mexico draws scrutiny from State Ethics Commission

New Chapter, New Mexico spent more than $80,000 on mailers and other advertisements backing an array of Democratic candidates for…

June 16, 2026

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Northern N.M. Republicans jockey for who will challenge ousted chair to lead party through November

Albuquerque attorney and Valencia Party GOP chair still deciding who has best shot to defeat Amy Barela

June 16, 2026

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New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy taps California police chief as new director

Fabian Valdez is a 30-year law enforcement professional

June 15, 2026

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Tree deaths in New Mexico tripled in 2025 as warming summers increases insects, stress on forests

Forests impacted by drought and heat increased 66%

June 15, 2026

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USDOJ sues N.M. Supreme Court, alleging spouse of Air Force major illegally denied NM law license

Attorney for New Mexico says lawsuit ‘threatens to dismantle’ state’s ability to vet lawyers

June 15, 2026

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New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

A patron passes a painting inside the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico, on June 10,…

June 15, 2026

Local News

Travel delays expected during surface treatments between Elmore’s Corner and Durango

Lane closures and reduced speed limit could cause congested traffic

June 14, 2026

Local News

Silverton prepares for single biggest weekend of the year, fireworks or not

Town plans block party to ensure sparks will fly regardless of weather

June 13, 2026

Local News

Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes in La Plata County

One occurred on Camino del Rio in Durango; another took place on U.S. Highway 160 east of Bayfield

June 12, 2026

New Mexico

FEMA leader formerly in charge of N.M. wildfire fund defends six-figure payout

After five months of paid leave, Mitchell says he and FEMA ‘mutually agreed’ to end his employment at Hermits Peak-Calf…

June 12, 2026

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N.M. Supreme Court denies appeal over Republican Party Chair Barela’s removal

Barela lost her June 2 primary election

June 11, 2026

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New Mexico reports fatal plague case in Santa Fe County

Plague is a bacterial disease carried by rodents and often transmitted through infected fleas biting animals and people. Courtesy Centers…

June 11, 2026

New Mexico

The shakeup that wasn’t

Independent voters participate in first N.M. state primary

June 11, 2026

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New Mexico developing new plan to tackle rising demand for dementia care

Constant caring for others takes a toll on the caregiver

June 11, 2026

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Top N.M. environmental official warns of possible federal retaliation in regulatory clashes

An undated photo capturing the Plutonium Facility at Los Alamos National Labratory, with the Rio Grande valley and the Sangre…

June 11, 2026

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U.S. Sen. Heinrich decries committee’s ‘backdoor’ vote to repeal ‘Roadless Rule’ in national forests

Heinrich’s office says 99% of comments have opposed the rule’s rescission

June 11, 2026

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New N.M. housing report projects increased demand despite stagnant population

Analyst says state demographics, high interest rates create a ‘twilight zone’ in housing market

June 11, 2026

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Stansbury discusses closed-door Epstein testimony of Bill Gates

Stansbury says Todd Blanche, Trump lawyer, has agreed to testify, too

June 10, 2026

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New Mexico Livestock Board issues livestock emergency over screwworm

A pinned specimen of a full-grown New World screwworm fly. (Image via Texas A&M) New Mexico livestock officials on Tuesday…

June 10, 2026