New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism The state plans to begin enforcing English language proficiency requirements on Sept. 1 August 28, 2025
Luján, Heinrich sign onto U.S. Senate bill to establish federal right to abortion Bill would help address strain on N.M. providers, officials say August 27, 2025
N.M. committee chair says he’s reconsidering ICE detention center ban Cervantes says the president’s deportation agenda made him reconsider his position August 27, 2025
Albuquerque-area leaders tout arrival of more than $80 million for housing and homelessness Local leaders commit to housing 1,000 people by June 30, 2026, following state funding August 27, 2025
NMSU mandates students receive sexual assault training in $1M settlement Agreement follows lawsuit over alleged campus rape August 26, 2025
New Mexico to ask appeals court to reconsider 7-day gun buy waiting period In the meantime, the waiting-period law remains in effect August 26, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English… August 26, 2025
N.M. Republicans – and one Democrat – tour Otero ICE Detention Center Andrea Romero, a Democrat, said she saw ‘despair’ in eyes of detainees August 26, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts Warning: This may be an actual emergency — as far as emergencies about emergencies go, at least. The recently defunded… August 25, 2025
New Mexico electric utility PNM files application for $11.5B sale to Blackstone The deal needs to be approved by the state’s Public Regulation Commission August 25, 2025
Democrats unveil new immigration plan The plan emphasizes humane detention conditions, DHS oversight and prioritizing individuals convicted of violent crimes August 25, 2025
New taxes or fees needed for billions in unfunded road projects, NMDOT says Only 69% of the state’s roads were acceptable in 2023 August 25, 2025
Emails provide new details on how N.M. lawmakers’ ICE lockup visit went off the rails Tour scheduled in advance of possible legislation barring ICE facilities in the state August 25, 2025
Oil and Gas Forecast for the San Juan Basin: Going, Going … An updated Bureau of Land Management report offers a mixed outlook for oil and gas production in the state’s second… August 25, 2025
By the #s: New Mexico targets its pedestrian death rate – the highest in the U.S. Albuquerque has nine of the state’s top 10 most dangerous intersections August 25, 2025
U.S. Rep. Vasquez backs laws for gun storage, social media during meeting with police U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina on Aug. 20, 2025 at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s… August 22, 2025
Health Department contractor distributes $1.5M to violence prevention nonprofits The money will benefit 18 nonprofits across the state August 22, 2025
Hospitals on the brink A court settlement revealed that a lobbying group opposing medical malpractice reform was funded by personal injury lawyers – but… August 22, 2025
N.M. Gov declines GOP’s invite to visit ICE detention center Still no decision on whether special session will include banning ICE facilities, a spokesperson says August 22, 2025
Associated Press New Mexico Apply safety rules to more trains carrying flammable cargo, lawmakers urge When a BNSF freight train carrying six cars of liquefied petroleum gas derailed near Manuelito, New Mexico, in 2024, the… August 21, 2025
New Mexico child welfare systems haven’t improved in last half year, arbiter finds State says it has trouble finding enough foster families August 21, 2025
N.M. to release $40 million for projects to treat brackish water Plan is to treat salty waters in aquifers August 21, 2025
New Mexico oil lease sale breaks records, brings in $256 million for schools The royalty rate for new state land leases was raised from 20% to 25% in June August 21, 2025
