Tribes stake their claim on the Colorado River, and help conserve it Tribes ‘flex their sovereignty,’ intend to develop water rights January 6, 2026
50 N.M. immigrant detainees say mail issues at jail hurting their legal cases Alleged mail service interruption at Torrance County Detention Facility comes as ICE extends contract with detention facility January 6, 2026
State-run Turquoise Lodge Hospital in Albuquerque offers path to sobriety New Mexico had the highest alcohol-induced death rate in 2023 January 5, 2026
Education in New Mexico: top stories of 2025 Questions about funding, PED programming continue into 2026 January 2, 2026
New Mexico lawmakers to tackle reduced spending in the new year’s budget Federal budget bill, dropping oil prices cut into NM revenue January 2, 2026
New Mexico communities prepare for Route 66 centennial celebrations all year long State grants mean new neon, restored gas stations, public art and maybe even a “musical road” January 2, 2026
From DACA recipient to New Mexico Senate, Cindy Nava charted her own path Nava says having an unpaid Legislature limits working class representation December 31, 2025
New Mexico to receive $211.5 million in federal rural health care funds New Mexico will receive $211.5 million in federal funding to bolster health care in rural communities in 2026. Pictured is… December 31, 2025
A year of suing the Trump administration: Q&A with New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez Across nearly three dozen lawsuits, about $12 billion of funding is at risk December 31, 2025
Data: Little progress so far in expanding New Mexico child care capacity Day care teacher Brittany Sandrik walks through a building that is being renovated to serve as a second Turquoise Child… December 30, 2025
Environment and health in New Mexico: top stories of 2025 From ‘forever chemicals’ to compensation for New Mexico’s downwinders December 30, 2025
‘I’ve lived it’: Valeria Alarcón pushes for state funding for rural, tribal health councils Valeria Alarcón, executive director of the New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils, hosts Public Health Day at the Legislature in… December 30, 2025
Colorado hires Fernando Lovo away from UNM to succeed Rick George as athletic director Fernando Lovo, Vice President/Director of Athletics at the University of New Mexico, has been hired to lead the athletics department… December 29, 2025
Immigration in New Mexico: top stories of 2025 From the border to the Roundhouse, NM grappled with the federal government’s deportation push December 29, 2025
Rate Bowl: Minnesota edges UNM 20-17 in overtime thriller While game ended in a loss, season marked a resurgence for UNM program December 27, 2025
When home has an expiration date for Queer youth LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their peers December 26, 2025
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
