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New Mexico initiates rulemaking on surface water pollution program

The Santa Fe River as an intermittent stream is one of 95% of New Mexico rivers that no longer qualify…

June 10, 2026

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New Mexico county adopts yearlong data center moratorium

Socorro County vote follows months of forceful opposition from local ranchers, environmentalists

June 10, 2026

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Continental Divide Trail Coalition raises alarm about N.M. uranium mine impact on hikers, landscape

3,100-mile trail runs directly through an active mining claim site in Carson National Forest

June 9, 2026

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New Mexico transportation officials plan road projects after securing $1.5B in bonding authority

U.S. Route 64 in the Four Corners earmarked for $50 million to rebuild

June 9, 2026

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New Mexico Supreme Court tosses challenge to removal policy for drug-exposed newborns

N.M. Gov says policy has already saved lives, while ACLU called the decision ‘a painful setback’

June 9, 2026

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New Mexico rises from last to 49th in child welfare in national KIDS COUNT survey

Advocates stress strides made in improving child poverty, amid concerns for federal cuts

June 9, 2026

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New Mexico reports first New World screwworm case in Lea County dog

State, federal agriculture officials still investigating if dog contracted pest in New Mexico

June 9, 2026

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Independent N.M. governor candidate sues Secretary of State over ‘unjust burden’ to make ballot

Former Las Cruces mayor Miyagishima notes low independent turnout in June 2 primary

June 9, 2026

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New Mexico regulatory staff finds $400M stock sale between PNM, private equity violated state law

PRC hearing examiners recommend PNM, Blackstone be fined maximum penalties, restart acquisition process

June 8, 2026

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‘No Bigfoot here :/’: N.M. national park visitors troll Trump effort to nix anti-American signs

Sierra Club database shows widespread frustration with NPS effort to ‘whitewash’ history

June 8, 2026

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At this New Mexico park, mountain bikers pedal amid hundreds of oil wells

The trails and dirt roads that draw hikers, bikers and ATVs also connect the wells

June 8, 2026

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New Mexico governor appoints infrastructure adviser as Office of Natural Resources Trustee

The office is the state’s watchdog body

June 8, 2026

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N.M. U.S. Rep. Vasquez introduces bill to prevent ‘last-minute, backdoor deals’ to sell public lands

Under act, sales would require 60 votes in the U.S. Senate instead of simple majority

June 8, 2026

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Director of N.M. Legislative Counsel Service resigns, will depart end of June

Casebier has worked in the office since 2015

June 5, 2026

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New Mexico state aging agency requests public input on five-year dementia care plan

The plan will go into effect starting in July

June 5, 2026

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U.S. House passes Albuquerque Indian School Act

Former boarding school would be transferred to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

June 5, 2026

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New Mexico AG Torrez sues Kalshi for allowing allegedly illegal sports betting

AG points to a 1953 law that criminalized all gambling not regulated by the state

June 5, 2026

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Federal appeals court dismisses N.M. Cattle Growers’ lawsuit over sniping feral cattle in the Gila

Feral cattle have been a longstanding problem in the area

June 5, 2026

Sports

NMAA approves changes to one-time transfer and eligibility rules for high school students

Proposal must be approved by a referendum vote, expected later this month

June 4, 2026

Local News

Federal immigration officer accused of assault appears in La Plata County Court

Agent allegedly tossed woman’s cellphone, threw her to the ground

June 4, 2026

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N.M. revenue increases $850M due to Iran war, state economist estimates

Funding windfall will benefit Medicaid, universal childcare and behavioral health trust funds

June 4, 2026

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Native skaters are creating a mental health lifeline across generations, in New Mexico and beyond

For many, skating is about practicing wellness and cultivating a strong community

June 4, 2026

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‘I believe in democracy’: Santa Fe County independents laud semi-open primary

About 24.3% of eligible voters state participated in the election

June 4, 2026

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New Mexico officials urge federal action after confirmed New World Screwworm case in Texas

It’s the screwworm’s first incursion in the U.S. in decades

June 4, 2026