New Mexico

What Alex Uballez discovered about Albuquerque politics (and himself) running for mayor

Alex Uballez (r) talks with City Desk’s Jesse Jones about lessons learned from his campaign for City Hall’s biggest job.…

December 26, 2025

Federal fallout in New Mexico: Top stories of 2025

New Mexico governor and federal delegation members weigh in on the year

December 26, 2025

New Mexico OB/GYNs struggle under weight of malpractice insurance cost

Premiums have surged in recent years

December 25, 2025

Researchers insist fireflies exist in New Mexico – if you know where to look

Western Firefly Project in New Mexico has 13 confirmed sightings since 2021

December 25, 2025

Volunteer tries to ‘bring a little joy’ to New Mexico nursing, assisted living residents

Kevin Thompson is part of the Aging and Long-Term Services Department Ombudsman Program

December 24, 2025

New Mexico will kick off 2026 with polar bear plunges and more

State Parks announces outdoor activities at all 35 parks on Jan. 1

December 24, 2025

NM attorney general announces $9M multi-state settlement with Kia, Hyundai over car theft

For years, National Insurance Crime Bureau ranked Albuquerque worst in the nation for car theft

December 24, 2025

Santa Fe homeless shelter predicts doubled wait lists without federal funding

Cuts target permanent supportive housing, which is next step for Consuelo’s Place clients

December 23, 2025

Flu hospitalizations eclipse COVID as flu season hits New Mexico

Just 21% of New Mexicans received a 2026 flu vaccine

December 23, 2025

New Mexico AG joins federal suit over defunded consumer protection bureau

The AGs argue that defunding the CFPB will have ‘devastating impacts’ on consumers

December 23, 2025

N.M. Environment Department unveils ‘Climate Action Plan’ to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

A pump jack operates north of Carlsbad, New Mexico. A New Mexico Environment Department air quality monitoring station in Carlsbad…

December 23, 2025

Aztec mobile home park tenants sue landlord, alleging unlawful rules, evictions and fees

Tenant of 16 years says he and family can’t afford rent increase

December 23, 2025

N.M. Governor’s office proposes $11.3B state budget and increased spending

Officials attribute rising costs to universal child care, ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ cuts

December 22, 2025

Federal judge orders funding restored for school mental health services for 5,000 N.M. students

Congress previously approved the after the school shooting in rural Uvalde, Texas

December 22, 2025

New Mexico cannabis industry cheers Trump’s rescheduling order

‘No one wants their weed from New Jersey’

December 22, 2025

N.M. advocacy groups, residents file motion to intervene in feds’ voter data lawsuit against state

Naturalized citizen, formerly incarcerated resident say federal push for data threatens voting rights

December 22, 2025

New Mexico Republicans urge governor to put juvenile crime on session agenda

Left to right: State Rep. Nichole Chavez (R-Albuquerque) and Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte). Legislative Republicans held their second public…

December 19, 2025

NMED says data center Project Jupiter’s air quality applications ‘incomplete’ – for now

Critics say state’s ruling a ‘reminder that the rules still apply’

December 19, 2025

Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The seven states that rely on the Colorado River to supply farms and cities across the…

December 18, 2025

New Mexico Senate majority leader says medical compact legislation ‘close’ ahead of session

Working group ‘finalizing’ medical and social worker compacts, but others still ‘in the pipeline’

December 18, 2025

A tale of several governors: Women at work in New Mexico’s top office

In a meeting after the 2018 election, Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham, left, and Gov. Susana Martinez talk about memorabilia surrounding…

December 18, 2025

Feds to release draft environmental review of Colorado River management options in January

The river’s operating rules are set to expire at the end of 2026

December 18, 2025

More than 55,000 New Mexicans face work requirements for food benefits starting Jan. 1

New Mexico poverty lawyer says program will backfire in getting SNAP recipients stable employment

December 18, 2025

N.M. announces $26M in grants for brackish water projects

Groundwater wells fill an irrigation ditch for pecan orchards outside of Rincon, New Mexico. Diana Cervantes for Source NMcca The…

December 18, 2025