New Mexico

Thousands gather in New Mexico for the largest powwow in North America

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Thousands of people are gathering in New Mexico for a celebration showcasing Native American and Indigenous…

April 25, 2025

Former Las Cruces mayor ‘exploring’ Democratic bid for governor

Miyagishima filed the official paperwork over the weekend

April 24, 2025

Advocates, election officials celebrate New Mexico semi-open primaries law

Secretary of State looks forward to ‘incredibly participative primary’ in 2026

April 24, 2025

Trump says military can detain trespassing migrants along N.M. border

Governor, civil rights groups oppose move

April 24, 2025

Two N.M. metropolitan areas rank in the top 25 most polluted

American Lung Association releases annual State of the Air Report with low rankings for New Mexico areas

April 24, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

A dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy

NEW YORK (AP) — A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New…

April 23, 2025

Landmark education equity case heads back to court next week

Plaintiffs in Yazzie/Martinez say no significant gains have been made in last seven years

April 23, 2025

New Mexico adds two additional measles cases after holiday weekend

State has now reported 65 cases across four counties

April 23, 2025

N.M. governor pocket vetoes Native cultural schools bill due to accountability concerns

This is the second time such a bill has failed

April 23, 2025

Ghanaian student at New Mexico Tech sues DHS and ICE over termination of student status

The suit names DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Director of ICE Todd Lyons as defendants

April 23, 2025

New Mexico AG announces ‘wide-ranging’ investigation into child welfare agency

Following death of teenager in state custody, state DOJ to probe other CYFD incidents

April 23, 2025

NM congressional delegation calls on Burgum to leave monuments intact

Letter highlights three New Mexico national monuments, cites the economic impact of protecting the lands

April 23, 2025

U.S. Sen. Luján town hall attendees worry about education, social security, democracy

Luján: ‘We need to call out a lie everywhere it’s a lie.’

April 23, 2025

State survey finds New Mexico tree mortality doubled in 2024

Native insects largely drove the tree damage

April 22, 2025

New Mexico Supreme Court clarifies 911 dispatcher immunity from lawsuits

Ruling stems from the death of a 16-year-old boy who was hiking in the Organ Mountains

April 22, 2025

Navajo advocates say prez’s approval of uranium transport, Trump coal order feels like a betrayal

Longtime advocate says ‘Man in the black hat’ and ‘Mr. yellow hair’ are getting too close

April 22, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

South Carolina man gets life sentence for killing New Mexico officer

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A South Carolina man was sentenced to life in prison Monday for gunning down a New…

April 21, 2025

Arizona AG queries ICE about arrest of New Mexico man

Albuquerque teen held in correctional center for 10 days

April 21, 2025

Alternative licensed teachers pose as a possible solution for N.M. teacher vacancies

Educators say more professional development hours are needed for all teachers

April 21, 2025

Years in the making, work begins on Navajo-Gallup water treatment plant

Reclamation hosts groundbreaking and blessing ceremony

April 21, 2025

Gang prosecutor appointed as new U.S. attorney for the District of New Mexico

Alamogordo native Ryan Ellison replaces Alexander M.M. Uballez

April 21, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Trump administration makes major cuts to Native American boarding school research projects

At least $1.6 million in federal funds for projects meant to capture and digitize stories of the systemic abuse of…

April 19, 2025

REAL IDs needed real soon for flights, federal building entry

Sunport accepts the digital form

April 18, 2025

Proposed Endangered Species Act regulations changes would impact N.M. wildlife

Trump administration seeks to rescind definition of “harm” in ESA

April 18, 2025