Government

Otero County commissioner elected to lead New Mexico Republican Party

Amy Barela. Courtesy New Mexico Republican Partycca Members of the New Mexico Republican Party over the weekend elected Otero County…

December 10, 2024

New Mexico is now allowing digital IDs

Don’t expect to use them right away

December 9, 2024

Biden adds to list of national monuments during his term

There's an appetite for more

December 9, 2024

20 New Mexico agencies, from health to energy, seek up to $445M for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire

The deadline for the state’s initial claim, known as a “notice of loss,” is Dec. 20

December 9, 2024

With looming budget cuts, nonprofits will step up work on San Juan National Forest

‘Access is going to be threatened,’ warned San Juan Mountains Association director

December 7, 2024

New Mexico governor: Expect ‘laundry list’ of crime proposals in one bill in legislative session

Gov. trying different approach after special legislative session failed

December 5, 2024

Gov, advocates call for increased funding on water in 2025 session

New Mexico is facing a warmer, drier future and advocates say lawmakers need to fortify the state’s precious resource

December 4, 2024

New Mexico representatives call on House to move forward on 6 tribal water rights settlements

Water advocacy group said state should prepare to pay its share

December 4, 2024

In New Mexico, Democrats strike an oil and gas gusher: ‘Money buys access’

Nationally, Big Oil overwhelmingly supports Republicans; in New Mexico it’s a different story.

December 4, 2024

About 1/3 of those who lost homes in Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire have gotten final payment offers

Claims office defends paying men more than women for food losses and differing payments for DIY repairs based on county

December 3, 2024

Women hold majority in New Mexico legislature for the first time

New Mexico ranks second in the country after Nevada

December 2, 2024

New Mexico’s acequias outline 2025 legislative priorities

Community ditches need tens of millions in infrastructure funding, representatives say

November 29, 2024

Democratic leaders remember Fred Harris

Harris was a presidential candidate in 1972 and 1976

November 26, 2024

New Mexico representative Eliseo Alcon resigns because of health issues

Alcon said he was placed on hospice care last week

November 26, 2024

Lawsuit filed over arsenic levels in water from Southern New Mexico utility

It was determined the authority’s arsenic treatment plants were “offline and intentionally bypassed” for more than a year

November 25, 2024

Environmental group, feds and irrigation district reach settlement in silvery minnow suit

The minnow holds an important role as an indicator of the Rio Grande’s health

November 21, 2024

New Mexico Department of Health secretary out, governor’s health policy adviser in

A reason for Patrick Allen’s departure was not given

November 21, 2024

Tewa Women United says LANL tritium venting plan could put children at risk

Group on Tuesday released two independent, scientific reports on its website

November 20, 2024

New storage agreement may help keep the Rio Grande flowing in Albuquerque next summer

The district hasn’t been able to store water in El Vado Reservoir that could then be released during the summer

November 19, 2024

Biden seeking an additional $1.5 billion for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims

The state’s largest-ever blaze caused billions of dollars in damage, destroying several hundred homes

November 19, 2024

Legislators from both parties choose new leadership

N.M. Republican Caucus elects Sen. Bill Sharer, R-Farmington, as the new Minority Leader

November 18, 2024

Bernalillo County prosecutor wants tougher laws for young people. Will New Mexico lawmakers agree?

Legislators raise questions about some of the influential district attorney’s proposals

November 18, 2024

The EPA stalled and then a fix for New Mexico oil and gas pollution evaporated

Trump election likely marks the end of a federal response to worsening air pollution in the Permian Basin.

November 18, 2024

Wildfire survivors appeal to Congress to end federal income tax on settlements, lawyer fees

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon vowed to get a bill passed by the end of the year, and potentially by…

November 15, 2024