New Mexico

‘The City will not give in to bullying:’ ABQ defends immigrant policies after DOJ threat

Mayor Tim Keller, center, at the signing of an executive order on Monday, July 21. This week, Keller defended the…

August 21, 2025

Conservationists: Ending lesser prairie chicken protections could set a troubling precedent

Fossil fuel, ag industry contributed to species’ habitat loss in Eastern New Mexico

August 21, 2025

Democratic state lawmakers slam Trump tariffs and GOP economics

Speaker Martinez: tariffs and trade wars are raising the prices of groceries

August 20, 2025

League of Women Voters ‘disappointed’ after two Democratic legislators quit redistricting task force

Glass ceiling of the Roundhouse rotunda in Santa Fe. Mia Casas/KUNMcca The League of Women Voters of New Mexico criticized…

August 20, 2025

New Mexico officials unveil first wave of improvements for Las Vegas water treatment facility

State stepped in to help fast-track project after recent floods, water shutoff

August 20, 2025

New Mexico economists predict $485 million in ‘new’ money for next year’s state budget

Lawmakers say the continued revenue increase provides cushion against federal cuts, uncertainty

August 20, 2025

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DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that the entire border wall along the southern border with…

August 20, 2025

U.S. appeals court blocks New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period on gun purchases

The restrictions were to ensure more time for federal background checks

August 19, 2025

N.M. food banks say they will struggle to provide meals for those who lose federal benefits

State’s high error rate for SNAP could cost hundreds of millions

August 19, 2025

AG Torrez petitions NM Supreme Court to remove DA Martin

Martin is stationed in McKinley County

August 19, 2025

Middle Mesa Fire that threatened oil and gas wells nears containment

The blaze is now 92% contained

August 19, 2025

Federal disaster declaration extends to Doña Ana, Otero counties after monsoon floods

Flooding is occurring with very little rain in the Sacramento Mountains around the town

August 18, 2025

New Mexico health providers fault insurance red tape for cutting into patient care, researchers say

Doctors tell researchers they risk burning out because of billing tasks

August 18, 2025

The progressive who’s riding into the wind

Even in blue New Mexico, state representative Angelica Rubio is seen as idealistic – but her strong stances have also…

August 18, 2025

Vasquez slams proposed $102M cut to New Mexico drug-fighting program

Rep. Gabe Vasquez said he voted for the bill, but intends to work with his Senate colleagues to “improve the…

August 18, 2025

New Mexico State settles with former basketball coach Greg Heiar in wrongful termination lawsuit

Heiar was fired after allegations of hazing surfaced and the season was canceled

August 18, 2025

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The last dance? Organizers of North America’s largest powwow say 2026 will be the event’s final year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For decades, tens of thousands of people have descended upon Albuquerque for what is billed as…

August 16, 2025

Department of Justice extends New Mexico U.S. attorney’s term amid judicial, Senate criticism

Heinrich, Luján say Ryan Ellison’s unusual extension circumvents Congressional oversight

August 15, 2025

Navajo business owner part of larger effort to build up tribal nation’s economy

In his sports apparel shop on the Navajo Nation, Roddell Denetso holds up a jersey he designed for the 2024…

August 15, 2025

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico get less Colorado River water for a third year

States are working to reach agreement by next year on new long-term rules

August 15, 2025

3 new measles cases pushes New Mexico’s total count of infections to 100

A nurse gives a measles shot on May 23, 2024. Julia Goldberg/Source NMcca State health officials reported three new measles…

August 15, 2025

Attorneys general call on Meta to place privacy limits on new Instagram location feature

New feature displays the user’s profile picture and location in real-time

August 15, 2025

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in Clovis-area blood tests, New Mexico environmental officials say

Key finding of the study was the types of chemicals present

August 14, 2025

New Mexico governor declares crime ‘emergency’ in Española, authorizes National Guard to assist

Order similar to one governor issued in April for Albuquerque

August 14, 2025