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A Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains clinic in Albuquerque

Healthcare, New Mexico

Federal judge protects New Mexico Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid funding cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Heinrich, Luján warn public broadcasting cuts could cost lives in New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits with people at disability service provider CARC, Inc., highlighting what he called the devastating impact of Medicaid cuts tied to the new Republican tax law. (Vasquez)

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez warns of rural health crisis in Carlsbad visit, Slams GOP Medicaid cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

The Rio Rancho Police Department launched a School Zone Speed Blitz this week ahead of classes starting on Aug. 7. The enforcement campaign increases patrols during morning and afternoon hours across all city schools.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho police launch zero-tolerance school zone speed enforcement

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 6th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Music, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho youth choruses open doors to new singers ahead of 2025 season

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Heinrich leads fight to halt federal job cuts threatening New Mexico’s $9 billion lab economy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Bernalillo PD

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo police to host National Night Out at Rotary Park a week after deadly shooting

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Cates

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

Protecting New Mexico’s water supply and farming communities

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

BernCo

Bernalillo County Commission defends Constitution, challenges federal administration policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025

Chico Suave, Corrales' current Pet Mayor, is issuing a call to all area pets to consider running in the highly anticipated 2025 Pet Mayor election. Applications are now open for the esteemed position.

Politics & Elections

10 pets vie for Corrales mayor seat as Harvest Festival election enters voting phase

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

nm.news | merritt hamilton allen

New Mexico, Opinion

Who owns… heat?

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Kirtland Air Force Base

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico senators secure nearly $400 million for military bases, rural communities

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Roundhouse

Healthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico reports first drop in syphilis rates since 2018, marking major public health win

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich bill targets New Mexico’s wildfire insurance crisis

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025

A Bernalillo High School student's family received a $1.8 million jury verdict this week after proving school officials failed to prevent a violent assault despite receiving evidence of persistent bullying and threats. (Bernalillo Public Schools)

Town of Bernalillo

Jury awards Bernalillo family $1.8 million in school bullying, assault case

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 4th, 2025

RioTECH Career Technical Education High School opens as a $55 million state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in skilled trades and technology.

Education, Rio Rancho

RioTECH unveils $50M campus for trades education

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 1st, 2025August 1st, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez. Vasquez found the Otero County Processing Center "bursting at the seams" with over 1,100 detainees in a facility designed for 1,089 people, with more than 80% having no criminal charges or convictions

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez finds overcrowded ICE facility detaining mostly non-criminal immigrants

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 31st, 2025July 31st, 2025

Michelle Lujan Grisham

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

Governor plans special session to shield New Mexicans from federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 31st, 2025July 31st, 2025

Bernalillo PD

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Suspect still at large in deadly Bernalillo shooting

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 31st, 2025July 31st, 2025

Sen. Ben Ray Luján led Senate Democratic leadership Wednesday in introducing the "Protecting Health Care And Lowering Costs Act" to overturn provisions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that President Donald Trump signed July 4. (Lujan)

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján leads Democratic push to reverse health care cuts affecting 89,000 New Mexicans

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)

Education, New Mexico

New Mexico schools receive $44 million in released federal funds

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., with constituents in Sunland Park. (Courtesy of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez's Office)

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Trade policy uncertainty stifles New Mexico manufacturing growth

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) meet with local leaders in Ruidoso, July 11, 2025.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico senators join broad Democratic push for Gaza humanitarian aid expansion

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025

Albuquerque honored the memory of beloved cycling safety educator Chuck Malagodi Monday by renaming two city facilities that embody his life's work, a tribute that resonates deeply in a city where bicyclists face significant safety challenges. (CABQ)

Albuquerque honors cycling educator killed in hit-and-run with facility renamings

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025August 6th, 2025

Victor Rodriguez, who previously served as a lieutenant with the Sandoval County Sheriff's Office, told supporters at a campaign rally last weekend that he's running to become sheriff in the November 2026 election.

Sandoval County

From controversy to candidacy: Former Belen police chief seeks Sandoval County’s top law enforcement job

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025August 4th, 2025

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS)

Students head back to APS in August, but 70% of classrooms won’t have A/C

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025August 1st, 2025

Three local singer-songwriters will perform original compositions in August to raise funds for the Placitas Community Library, which relies on community events to supplement its operations

Music, Placitas

Placitas musicians to support community library through benefit concert

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Courts, Justice & Safety, Town of Bernalillo

Deadly shooting at Bernalillo park prompts manhunt, shelter-in-place order lifted

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico senators demand transparency on rural health fund as hospital closures loom

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

Snapchat faces legal battle in New Mexico over child exploitation allegations

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025

Treasure Trove Antiques & Collectibles celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting July 25 at Corrales Hemporium.

Corrales Hemporium expands with new antique shop

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

James Green, center, received a donated wheelchair July 26 that his family desperately needed after encountering delays in the federal veterans' system, highlighting challenges faced by disabled veterans across the state.

Veteran receives donated wheelchair after being ‘abandoned’ by VA

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 29th, 2025

Bernalillo residents can celebrate both a local business milestone and the town's signature cultural event during the same weekend in August, as Camino Real Antiques marks its 29th anniversary with a sale coinciding with the 332nd annual Fiestas de San Lorenzo.

Events, Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo antique shop celebrates 29 years as town prepares for historic Fiestas

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

The New Mexico Spadefoot Toad is our official state amphibian. They can be found in all 33 New Mexico counties at elevations from 3,000 to over 8,500 feet. (Image by Sarah Beckwith, National Park Service)

Community Content, Placitas

Toads, trails and transmitters: Placitas is buzzing

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

Edgewood Commission votes down controversial Campbell Ranch subdivision appeal

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 30th, 2025

Senator Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas

New Mexico, Opinion

Investing with purpose: Building New Mexico’s future

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

Measles rash

Albuquerque, Healthcare

UNM Health offers free back-to-school vaccines amid statewide measles outbreak

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

Heinrich

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Heinrich secures $69 Million for New Mexico projects, housing aid in Senate committee vote

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025

Heinrich

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Heinrich secures $69 Million for New Mexico projects, housing aid in Senate committee vote

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025

Our Lady of Health church of Las Cruces.

New lawsuits allege systemic abuse and concealment by Catholic Dioceses

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

Madrid community radio station KMRD celebrates decade milestone with free music festival

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025August 21st, 2025

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Sandoval County fire services consolidate finances

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

The 49th annual Sandoval County Fair kicked off Monday in Cuba, bringing six days of rodeo action, 4-H competitions and cultural celebrations to residents across New Mexico's fastest-growing county.

Events, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Fair opens Monday with week of rodeo, pow-wow and community events

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025

A Rio Rancho police officer went beyond the call of duty Tuesday, completing a food delivery after arresting the DoorDash driver on an outstanding warrant, demonstrating the community-focused policing approach that has helped the city achieve a 16% drop in crime over two years.

Rio Rancho police officer delivers DoorDash order after arresting driver

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025

Police investigate a fatal shooting on UNM's campus Friday. (Kevin Hendricks)

Courts, Justice & Safety

UNM President: ‘Our thoughts are with families’ after fatal shooting on campus

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25th, 2025

Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke says she loves New Mexico and wants to be part of lifting the state that has given her multiple opportunities to meet its full potential. Okpareke is running as a Republican candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat in next year's election, challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury.

Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025

University of New Mexico shooting leaves one dead, one injured with suspect still at large

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025

Sandoval County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24 to celebrate its new dispatch center, even as the facility remains unable to independently handle approximately 85% of 911 calls from the county's estimated 42,000 non-Rio Rancho residents.

Sandoval County

Sandoval County celebrates opening of dispatch center that can’t handle most 911 calls

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 24th, 2025July 25th, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico Rep. pushes federal bill to prevent power line wildfires

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 23rd, 2025

Cannabis, New Mexico

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds warrantless vehicle searches during brief decriminalization era

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 23rd, 2025