New Mexico

Proposed changes to N.M. reading instruction await governor’s signature

Sponsor of failed bill says surviving amendments “a good, solid win”

March 27, 2025

New Mexico

Amid rising temperatures, N.M. officials propose workplace protections

If adopted, new rules could come this summer

March 27, 2025

New Mexico Housing opens up loans to landlords to incentivize affordable housing

Landlords to use the loan money to pay for needed improvements to make their rentals ready to rent

March 26, 2025

New Mexico

Las Cruces police chief bemoans failed efforts to strengthen state’s Delinquency Act

‘This is not about politics, but it is about policy.’

March 26, 2025

New Mexico

One measles case added in Lea, health officials on alert for further cases

Matt Caldwell, left, a Lubbock Fire Department official, administers a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to Clair May, 61, at…

March 26, 2025

New Mexico allows unique water conservation districts to hold separate elections

House Bill 308 permanently exempts two local conservancy districts from the Local Election Act

March 25, 2025

Roundhouse effort to overhaul N.M.’s home ‘insurer of last resort’ fails

But sponsor says other bills will help address crisis

March 25, 2025

New Mexico

Environmental advocacy groups praise legislative efforts to address climate change

SB 48 creates a grant program to improve community resiliency

March 25, 2025

60 days later, Cicero Institute’s reason for N.M. lobbying still hidden from public

City of Albuquerque defends lobbyist hired by Texas-based thinktank

March 25, 2025

New Mexico

2025 session aftermath

Digging into the vetoes, the special session and what’s coming up in the interim

March 25, 2025

New Mexico

Outside of Gene Hackman’s home, where the actor was found dead, is shown in body cam footage

A court granted a temporary restraining order against the release of any photographs and video of them in their home

March 25, 2025

Outside of Gene Hackman’s home, where the actor was found dead, is shown in body cam footage

ALBUQUERQE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities have released body camera footage from outside the home of Gene Hackman, where the actor…

March 24, 2025

New Mexico

Republicans request a special session as legislative session wraps up

GOP lawmakers decry lack of action on crime, healthcare

March 24, 2025

New Mexico Legislature March 22: A somber conclusion

In the aftermath of mass shooting, governor censures lawmakers for ‘inaction’ on juvenile crime, says special session likely

March 24, 2025

New Mexico

Deadly hit-and-run in New Mexico brings juvenile justice challenges into focus

This March 20 photo shows a memorial ghost bike near the spot where Scott Dwight Habermehl was struck and fatally…

March 24, 2025

New Mexico

Arrests in shooting that killed 3 and hurt 15 at a park in Las Cruces

Gunfire erupted shortly around 10 p.m. Friday at Young Park

March 24, 2025

New Mexico

Lobos fall to Michigan State in second round of NCAA tourney

UNM outscored 42-32 in second half, Spartans to face Duke in Sweet Sixteen

March 24, 2025

After House legislators with alcohol-ties snuff out tax hike, Senators sub an industry-approved bill

New Mexico has the highest alcohol-related mortality rate in the country

March 21, 2025

New Mexico

Bill paving the way for low-income utility rates awaits governor’s signature

Opponents say HB 91 could shift the burden of energy costs to middle class customers

March 21, 2025

New Mexico

Bill increasing royalty rates on top producing oil and gas leases heads to governor’s desk

Opponents say legislation could hurt industry, state revenues

March 21, 2025

New Mexico

Gov. Lujan Grisham strikes game commissioner removal process from bill

Lead sponsor questions move but says he probably won’t fight it

March 21, 2025

New Mexico

New Mexico bill would provide ‘turquoise’ safety alert when Native Americans go missing

Cellphone alerts would be issued by law enforcement, if approved

March 21, 2025

New Mexico bill would provide ‘turquoise’ safety alert when Native Americans go missing

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A bill that would create a “turquoise” safety alert system for missing Native American people…

March 21, 2025

New Mexico Senate approves state budget for upcoming year

House still needs to concur with Senate’s changes to $10.8B budget before it reaches governor’s desk

March 20, 2025