Lawmakers across the country this year blocked ethics reforms meant to increase public trust The Roundhouse in Santa Fe in December 2021 Shaun Griswold/Source NMcca In Virginia this year, a legislative committee killed a… October 13, 2025
New Mexico has huge potential for geothermal energy – what will it take to harness it? Located in Lordsburg, Lightning Dock is the only utility scale geothermal power plant in New Mexico. BLM New Mexico via… October 13, 2025
New Mexico school districts split $35 million in state funds for school security improvements State Sen. Michael Padilla (D-Albuquerque) pushed to include funds for security technology and infrastructure at all 89 of New Mexico's… October 10, 2025
N.M. health agency warns of upcoming change for some SNAP recipients As 32,000 residents’ eligibility for food stamps in New Mexico could be impacted next month by new federal rules. Source… October 10, 2025
By the #s: New Mexico lobbyists have already spent $1.25M this year They spent about $750,000 annually the last four years October 10, 2025
What to know: Tropical Storm Priscilla to drench Southwest U.S. Deadly flash flood risk increased October 10, 2025
Holtec cancels New Mexico nuclear waste storage plan Some elected officials cheer the announcement October 10, 2025
DHS orders expedited construction on New Mexico border wall The order waives requirements for the construction to follow 27 federal laws October 9, 2025
CBP data shows lowest level of illegal southwest border crossers since 1970 Border apprehensions in 2025 are down 87% from the last four fiscal years October 9, 2025
Retired juvenile judge warns lawmakers against cracking down too hard on juveniles accused of crime John Romero Jr. speaks Thursday to an interim legislative committee in Albuquerque about his work recommending changes to the Children’s… October 9, 2025
Rep. Vasquez leads effort to ensure military pay during government shutdown Nearly 3 million service members could miss their next paychecks October 9, 2025
N.M. environment department proposes rules for pending PFAS restrictions New Mexico is the third state to ban the use of PFAS in consumer products October 9, 2025
Lujan Grisham signs vaccine bill passed in special session Message to Senate chides both parties for partisan stance on vaccine legislation October 9, 2025
Federal shutdown means fewer FAA inspectors at ABQ Balloon Fiesta But no impacts on safety, according to Fiesta and longtime FAA official October 9, 2025
New Mexico child welfare agency to overhaul death, serious injury review policies New CYFD leadership reports on reform progress October 8, 2025
Climate groups unfurl anti-Exxon banners at Roundhouse Environmental activists unfurled banners dozens of feet long in front of the Roundhouse on Tuesday protesting the sponsorship of oil… October 8, 2025
Lawmakers push for permanent funding for acequias and land grant mercedes Lawmakers optimistic despite similar bill failing in 2025 session October 8, 2025
N.M. GOP says ‘biased’ legislative presenter underplayed need for health care reform Northwestern University Professor Bernard Black (left) speaks on Tuesday to members of the interim legislative Health and Human Services Committee.… October 7, 2025
CDC vaccine action allows New Mexico to order children’s COVID-19 vaccines Co-owner Marc Ost at Eric's Rx Shoppe holds a box of COVID-19 vaccines as he unpacks a shipment in Horsham,… October 7, 2025
Governor still deliberating on vaccine bill passed by legislature Majority Whip says governor could be looking at other ways to get the vaccines out immediately October 7, 2025
New Mexico MVD stops issuing commercial driver’s licenses to certain noncitizens Move follows federal agency’s emergency interim rules seeking to crack down on immigrants October 7, 2025
ICE airs ads stirring up local frustration for police The agency seeks to recruit police for its mass deportation efforts October 7, 2025
New Mexico officials to hold update on San Juan generating station cleanup PNM pollution cleanup plan delayed until November October 6, 2025
Tribal traditional healing gets Medicaid reimbursement in 4 states Azure Bouré, traditional food and medicine program coordinator for the Suquamish Tribe in Washington state, is pictured with her son… October 6, 2025