Heinrich hails victory as public lands sales stripped from GOP bill
A controversial proposal to sell off large portions of America’s public lands has been defeated following widespread public outcry, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich... Read more.
Your legal high gets more expensive on July 1. Here’s why.
Get ready to pay a bit more for your cannabis in New Mexico starting July 1. The state's cannabis excise tax is set to increase from 12% to 13%, marking the first... Read more.
State Rep. McQueen announces candidacy for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands
State Representative and conservation attorney Matthew McQueen announced Monday his bid for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands in the 2026 election. The... Read more.
Luján, Heinrich, Leger Fernández urge Trump Administration to fully implement broadband
A bipartisan group of over 40 members of Congress, led by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Representative Terese Leger Fernández... Read more.
State financial leaders slam GOP budget as ‘Big Bogus Mistake’
State financial leaders sharply criticized Senate Republicans’ proposed budget plan during a press conference Thursday, calling it a “reckless giveaway to the... Read more.
New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting July 1
Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans will be eligible for a lifetime pass granting free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks, thanks... Read more.
Ground stop issued at Albuquerque Sunport because of fire alarm
A fire alarm at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Thursday afternoon led to a complete ground stop at the Albuquerque Sunport, affecting all flights... Read more.
New Mexico sues Air Force over PFAS contamination at Cannon AFB
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) today announced a new lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Air... Read more.
Measles outbreak hits Luna County Detention Center, five inmates test positive
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is currently investigating a measles outbreak at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, where five detainees have... Read more.
Albuquerque prepared for monsoon season with enhanced pump station security
As Albuquerque enters its monsoon season, the city has upgraded its 15 pump stations. These improvements, a joint effort between the City of Albuquerque and... Read more.