Government

New Mexico

N.M. spent nearly $844M on behavioral health, but ‘investment is not yet matching the outcome’

The U.S. Department of Justice said cash and drugs, pictured here, were seized in Santa Fe and Albuquerque New Mexico…

June 18, 2026

New Mexico

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

New Mexico

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

AP New Mexico

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

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

AP New Mexico

New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program

Attorney Jacob Candelaria, center, and clients Duke Rodriguez, right, and Zachary Anaya answer questions about their challenge of New Mexico's…

June 12, 2026

New Mexico

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

New Mexico

Stansbury discusses closed-door Epstein testimony of Bill Gates

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

June 10, 2026

New Mexico

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

New Mexico

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

Casebier has worked in the office since 2015

June 5, 2026

Associated Press

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill

Efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund rejected

June 5, 2026

AP New Mexico

Decades in the making, Deb Haaland’s political rise spurs both inspiration and scrutiny

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, speaks during a news conference in Albuquerque on Wednesday. Savannah Peters/AP…

June 5, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico: Lawsuit seeking to strike down universal childcare is ‘moot’

The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for June 11

June 2, 2026

Associated Press

Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence

Pulte is the chair of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

June 2, 2026

Associated Press

SEC moves to repeal climate-disclosure rule for companies

The rule required companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk

June 1, 2026

New Mexico

Lawmaker questions whether Native education funding formula underserves Navajo students

A school bus travels along a dirt road outside Cuba, New Mexico, Oct. 19, 2020. Cedar Attanasio/AP File Photo At…

June 1, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico subcommittee on federal funding cuts to continue through 2026

The Roundhouse in Santa Fe in December 2021. Source NM, File Citing sustained upheaval and cuts to federal programs, New…

May 29, 2026

Associated Press

Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers’ questions about Trump’s involvement in Epstein files release

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives for her deposition at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on Friday…

May 29, 2026

Associated Press

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America’s 250th anniversary

Equipment being placed on the South Lawn of the White House is seen from the Washington Monument on Tuesday in…

May 28, 2026

New Mexico

N.M. lawmakers say counties defying immigrant detention bill vulnerable to legal action

Otero County extended ICE contract before it took effect this week

May 22, 2026

Associated Press

Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands

Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, heads to a closed-door meeting with Republican senators at the Capitol in Washington on Thursday. J.…

May 22, 2026

Associated Press

Republicans expected to abandon $1B proposal for Trump’s ballroom

President Donald Trump tours Ballroom construction around the outside the White House on Tuesday in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo WASHINGTON…

May 21, 2026

AP New Mexico

Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand

Former N.M. congressman Steve Pearce narrowly approved to lead the BLM

May 19, 2026

New Mexico

Heinrich, Senate Dem leaders secure decision making funding for Trump’s $1B ballroom “unlikely”

The Senate Parliamentarian advised that the funding proposal faces a 60-vote threshold under the Byrd Rule.

May 19, 2026