N.M. residents take control of state meeting’s public comment to oppose PNM private equity acquisition Commissioners say formal hearings on the matter will begin May 4 February 26, 2026
Most of New Mexico’s congressional delegation boycott State of the Union New Mexico U.S. Reps. Stansbury, Ledger Fernández demand additional releases from Epstein files February 25, 2026
New interim director of wildfire claims office arrives in N.M. as FEMA funding lapses No claims being paid during partial federal government shutdown, employees tell Source NM February 25, 2026
Police say the motivation for a break-in at the New Mexico Democratic Party headquarters is unclear Stolen items included a laptop, various office supplies and campaign merchandise February 24, 2026
By the #s: See compromises lawmakers reached in finalized $11B budget House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) acknowledges members of the Democratic caucus during a press conference on the House Floor following… February 23, 2026
N.M. Gov praises malpractice reform, free child care, lawmakers as her final regular session ends Lujan Grisham acknowledged gun bills, juvenile crime law failures, but hailed bipartisan successes. February 20, 2026
Associated Press New Mexico White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities The Trump administration said Thursday its campaign to end diversity programs in higher education has led dozens of universities to… February 19, 2026
Nation’s only unsalaried legislature in New Mexico asks voters to reconsider volunteer status A man exits the state Capitol in Santa Fe, where state lawmakers on Tuesday launched an investigation into past activity… February 19, 2026
Trump is recruiting thousands of local officers to aid immigration effort Some states are saying no February 19, 2026
Involuntary commitment bill heads to New Mexico governor’s desk Behavioral health advocates opposed the bill February 18, 2026
New Mexico medical malpractice reform passes Senate, heads to governor Lawmakers stripped final version of House Bill 99 of Senate Judiciary amendments February 18, 2026
New Mexico House unanimously enacts Epstein ‘truth commission’ Members include Democratic, Republican bill sponsors February 17, 2026
Senator who called for fiscal restraint now champions child care bill Advocates and an economist express hesitation over the proposal February 17, 2026
N.M. Senate committee advances bill to expand firefighter cancer coverage Emergency responders say the current law creates an unfair system February 17, 2026
N.M. Senate committee proposes flurry of 11 amendments to medical malpractice bill Senate Judiciary meets again Tuesday to make final decision on House Bill 99 February 17, 2026
Wirth cosponsored a bill to add a new judge in Santa Fe. It could benefit his law practice. Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) said he and a bipartisan working group of lawmakers are “close” to finalizing… February 16, 2026
Lawmakers consider $10.5M bill to compensate counties that lose ICE detention centers Proposal provides ‘two-year bridge’ after Immigrant Safety Act takes effect, bans ICE contracts February 16, 2026
While you were sleeping: Senate passes microgrid bill and more Legislative session ends on Thursday February 16, 2026
N.M. environment officials issue nearly $16 million fines to Los Alamos National Lab over legacy waste State agency also expedites deadlines for LANL after ‘longstanding lack of urgency’ February 13, 2026
Trump’s EPA decides climate change doesn’t endanger public health The evidence says otherwise February 13, 2026
N.M. Senate passes bill to pay for universal child care Republican senators take aim at costs February 13, 2026
N.M. House committee unanimously passes medical-malpractice reform New version of HB99 reinserts punitive damage caps for corporate hospitals February 12, 2026
N.M. wildfire claims office director on ‘administrative leave’ following six-figure payout Announcement follows revelations Jay Mitchell and wife received $500K far from Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon perimeter February 12, 2026
Lawmakers consider a statewide policy to prohibit students from using cell phones during school Policy would require that schools enforce the ban and provide consequences for violations February 11, 2026
