Bill that would have allowed Native American designation on IDs dies Designation would have helped prove they’re also U.S. citizens if confronted by ICE February 20, 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
Before pledging to “prosecute ICE,” Bregman was a “go-to” defense attorney for cops accused of crimes Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. Courtesy bregmanfornm.comcca As footage of increasingly violent, and ultimately deadly, ICE tactics in Minneapolis… February 20, 2026
Associated Press New Mexico New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An ambitious universal child care program aimed at fully footing the bill for working families… 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
Agriculture, food bank officials celebrate $3 million for anti-hunger measures in state budget The Food Depot Executive Director Jill Dixon speaks to New Mexico Hunger Action Day attendees on Wednesday at the Roundhouse.… February 19, 2026
New Mexico Attorney General reopens criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch The previous investigation was closed at the request of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York February 19, 2026
N.M. Legislature day 30 recap: Governor says ‘a little early’ to decide on a special session In final term, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed frustration with stalled public safety bills February 19, 2026
Trump is recruiting thousands of local officers to aid immigration effort Some states are saying no February 19, 2026
While you were sleeping: Health care bills head to N.M. governor’s desk New Mexico has the highest per-capita enrollment in Medicaid in the nation February 19, 2026
Involuntary commitment bill heads to New Mexico governor’s desk Behavioral health advocates opposed the bill February 18, 2026
Records show Gary King, Deb Haaland used Epstein-linked jet during 2014 campaign Haaland spokesperson says she never had any interaction with Epstein 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 legislators launch investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s secluded ranch People urged to come forward with information about any abuse at the ranch February 17, 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
New Mexico Senate calls for study of forced sterilization In the 1970s, a doctor concluded that one in four Native women had been sterilized without their knowledge or consent February 16, 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
Should New Mexico buy PNM? Lawmaker says yes New Mexicans have overwhelmingly opposed the sale to private equity at hearings February 16, 2026
While you were sleeping: Senate passes microgrid bill and more Legislative session ends on Thursday February 16, 2026
Associated Press New Mexico Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it… February 15, 2026
