Governor calls special session to address federal budget cuts
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday she will convene a special legislative session beginning Oct. 1 to address what she described as severe federal budget... Read more.
Senate Democrats reintroduce comprehensive child care bill amid criticism of Trump policies
A group of Senate Democrats led by New Mexico Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján reintroduced legislation last week aimed at making child care more affordable... Read more.
Valles Caldera National Preserve receives approval for enhanced fire management strategy
Valles Caldera National Preserve has received federal approval to implement an expanded fire management plan designed to reduce wildfire risks and promote ecosystem... Read more.
National initiative to end gun violence coming to Rio Rancho
More than 48 communities across the United States will present readings of short plays written by teenagers about gun violence on Oct. 6, including a performance... Read more.
Rio Rancho to host annual Pooch Plunge and adoption event Saturday
The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host its annual Pooch Plunge and Adopt-a-thon Saturday at Haynes Pool as the outdoor... Read more.
Rep. Stansbury: Epstein cover-up goes ‘all the way to the top’
https://youtu.be/m_eB_CMt_q4 Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., accused government officials of orchestrating a massive cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein case after meeting... Read more.
Rep. Vasquez introduces bill to grant legal status to workers in critical industries
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-NM, introduced legislation Tuesday that would provide a pathway to permanent legal status for undocumented workers in critical sectors such... Read more.
Placitas Chamber to host chili cook-off fundraiser for 4H Club
The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a chili cook-off this month to raise funds for a local youth organization. The event is scheduled for Sept. 25 from 5:30... Read more.
New Mexico partners on $120 million quantum computing initiative
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an agreement Tuesday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to establish a four-year, $120 million partnership... Read more.
Republican state rep. files to run against Leger Fernandez
By Alex Ross A four-term New Mexico state legislator is preparing a Republican challenge to U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez in her bid for reelection next... Read more.