Government

State approves Doña Ana water utility governance change, process begins to seat new CRRUA board

The Doña Ana County Government Center captured Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The state has approved an agreement allowing a change…

April 22, 2024

Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by border patrol frustrate state-authorized pot industry

Border Patrol says cannabis is still a ‘Schedule 1’ drug, like heroin and LSD

April 21, 2024

State lawmakers and budget experts float lowering savings targets in next year’s budget

State lawmakers previously set a target of keeping reserves at 30% of the annual operating budget

April 21, 2024

FEMA taps former N.M. disaster agency head to run Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Claims Office

Fire survivors and their attorneys have repeatedly criticized the office for the slow release of funds

April 18, 2024

Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these ‘forever chemicals’?

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on certain common types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. It is…

April 10, 2024

Sunland Park residents further frustrated after Friday town hall

Residents said the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority presentation did not address concerns about drinking water safety.

April 8, 2024

Pair of settlements stemming from injuries at state Capitol cost New Mexico $530,000

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A pair of settlements related to injuries from officials that occurred four and six years…

April 6, 2024

Senate candidates in New Mexico tout fundraising tallies in 2-way race

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Campaign fundraising is off to a quick start in the contest between incumbent U.S. Sen.…

April 5, 2024

New Mexico governor approves $1.3 billion budget for higher education initiatives

Allocation represents a nearly 4% increase in spending

April 2, 2024

Senators introduce legislation to aid abortion providers

Act seeks to establish a federal grant program for health care organizations to expand their capacity

April 1, 2024

N.M. delegation gathers $198.6M in earmarks for local projects across the state

152 priorities include police vehicles and equipment, fire stations, schools, water and sewer infrastructure, community centers, and public parks

March 31, 2024

Venezuelan migrants are increasingly stuck in Mexico

The pattern helps explain the drop in illegal crossings to the U.S.

March 28, 2024

Lujan Grisham, Biden admin announce $10 million in federal funds for tribes, pueblos

The funds will go towards broadband expansion projects, child development centers and libraries

March 18, 2024

Biden calls for expanded child tax credit, taxes on wealthy in $7.3 trillion budget plan

Request details how the president believes the federal government should direct taxpayer dollars

March 12, 2024

Attorney general gets funding for proposed missing and murdered Indigenous people task force

Funding allocation ‘represents a critical opportunity to make tangible progress’ in addressing the crisis

March 7, 2024

Supreme Court victory for Trump may not mean anything for Couy Griffin in N.M.

A New Mexico judge barred Griffin for life from serving in elected federal and state positions

March 5, 2024

New Mexico’s biggest districts ask for public input on budgets

Budgets will go into effect on July 1

March 5, 2024

Speaker announces working group for public safety

Group will be made up of law enforcement officials, city and state leaders and community advocates.

March 4, 2024

Experts weigh in on legislation needed to reduce gun violence

The most popular gun purchase is a handgun or a shotgun as store owners say people in the Four Corners…

March 4, 2024

Gov. signs bills aimed to improve health care

Bills intended to improve New Mexico’s health care delivery system

March 3, 2024

HSD taps former Arizona Medicaid official to lead New Mexico’s Medicaid program

Dana Flannery will serve as New Mexico’s new Medicaid program director

February 27, 2024

$20 million for state liability fund passed in New Mexico budget

Money will shore up a shortfall in the fund used to settle lawsuits brought against the state

February 26, 2024

Supporters of Paid Family and Medical Leave say it will return

The Seal of the State of New Mexico inside the Roundhouse on Jan. 10. Anna Padilla/Source NMcca House Speaker Javier…

February 21, 2024

Environment bills and priorities passed during the 30-day legislative session

A return of some environmental tax credits vetoed last year; $300M in new conservation legacy fund and clean fuels went…

February 20, 2024