New Mexico

New Mexico energy regulator who led crackdown on methane pollution is leaving her post

New Mexico, the nation's No. 2 oil producer, has seen unprecedented expansion in the last five years

November 12, 2023

Carnivale on the Rio Grande boosts awareness for Albuquerque ecosystems

Art and environment blend to create fun experiences to grow conservation along New Mexico river

November 12, 2023

New Mexico energy regulator who led crackdown on methane pollution is leaving her post

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A top state regulator of the petroleum industry in New Mexico who helped implement new…

November 10, 2023

Four detained asylum seekers sue federal government over alleged conditions

The lawsuit seeks to have ICE stop detaining migrants at the Torrance facility

November 9, 2023

AG wants improvements to red flag law

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, left, holds a press conference on Wednesday at the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. Torrez…

November 9, 2023

4,582 New Mexicans use same-day voter registration during 2023 election

More than half of the registrations were on Election Day

November 9, 2023

Election Day voters in New Mexico narrowly edge out the 49% that voted early and absentee

Out of the 250,657 people who voted in this election, 122,106 New Mexicans voted early or with absentee ballots.

November 9, 2023

Tribal leaders ask Congress for help with fentanyl crisis in Native American communities

Tribal leaders are not only battling fentanyl, but are coming across a more lethal drug called Carfentanil

November 9, 2023

Two N.M. prison guards named three times in civil rights complaints

Records show patterns of abuse by guards against incarcerated people at prison in Clayton

November 9, 2023

Publicly financed candidates nearly sweep Election Day contests

In six of seven races, publicly financed candidates were in the lead on Tuesday night

November 8, 2023

Santa Fe voters approve tax on mansions as housing prices soar

Nearly three-fourths of ballots were cast in favor of the new tax on home sales of over $1 million

November 8, 2023

Over a hundred thousand in New Mexico cast ballots before Election Day

New Mexicans push early and absentee ballots, seeking convenience and avoiding crowds

November 8, 2023

Pilot program: More than 90% of asylum seekers pass credible fear interview when given help

A nonprofit organization based in El Paso released a report last week detailing challenges its staff found

November 7, 2023

We’re in the dark on most school board race finances, that may change next year

A bill that died late in the 2023 session on campaign finance reforms is looking to make a comeback in…

November 7, 2023

As Farm Bill languishes, Leger Fernández hears from New Mexico agricultural community

This week 61 Republican House members sent a letter to House Speaker Johnson urging him to pass the bill

November 7, 2023

Santa Fe prosecutors add hate crime enhancement to 2023 Oñate statue shooting

Jacob Johns’ attorney: Indigenous prayer ceremony is like any religious gathering

November 6, 2023

What to know about same-day voter registration in New Mexico

Most polling places will allow registering before casting a ballot across the state, according to county clerk’s offices; bring a…

November 6, 2023

Gun buybacks in New Mexico this weekend might not do anything to prevent crime

Governor renews executive order on gun violence last week

November 5, 2023

Survivors of abusive Native American boarding schools share experiences in Montana

For over 150 years, Indigenous children were taken from their communities and forced into the boarding schools

November 5, 2023

Problems plaguing small outdoor recreation businesses explored at U.S. Senate hearing

Outdoor recreation is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, generating $862 billion in total economic output last…

November 5, 2023

A generational commitment to solve state’s safety issues?

Attorney General Raúl Torrez urges policymakers to listen about need for mental health services

November 4, 2023

Santa Fe considers tax on mansions as housing prices soar

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Voters are deciding whether to tax mansions to pay for affordable housing initiatives in a…

November 3, 2023

Biologists are keeping a close eye on a rare Mexican wolf that is wandering out of bounds

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Northern New Mexico or bust — that seems to be the case for at least one…

November 3, 2023

New Mexico Higher Ed. Dept. recommends $307 million for campuses

Department says the recommended projects will improve educational environments, improve health and safety, and energy efficiency

November 2, 2023