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Cannabis, New Mexico

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

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

Corrales Police Department

Courts, Justice & Safety

Pistol found in Corrales not crime-related

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ July 23rd, 2025July 23rd, 2025

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters.

Trump approves federal disaster aid for Lincoln County flooding

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

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Democrats say 112,000 New Mexicans could lose health insurance under Trump bill

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025

U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Heinrich secures $6.5M for New Mexico crime fighting

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Luján secures nearly $190 Million for New Mexico public safety, military infrastructure

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Federal budget proposal could eliminate key Native American workforce programs

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21st, 2025

Albuquerque residents will have a chance to hear directly from their congressional representatives about federal issues affecting thousands of local students, military families and vulnerable residents during a virtual meeting hosted by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce on July 28.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Updated: Congressional reps virtual meeting on federal funding crisis postponed

by City Desk ABQ July 21st, 2025July 25th, 2025

White Sands

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico could lose $177 million under trump plan to transfer national parks to states

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

Trump says he will “MAKE INDIANS GREAT AGAIN (MIGA)!”

by nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025

City Hall ABQ

Congress & Federal Gov.

Albuquerque joins lawsuits to protect millions in federal funding from Trump administration cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21st, 2025July 20th, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov.

Good Trouble Lives On: New Mexico communities join national civil rights protests

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 18th, 2025July 18th, 2025

The New Mexico Supreme Court concluded last week that there was not enough evidence that Commissioner Alex Naranjo committed malfeasance or misfeasance on an alleged violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act (OMA).

Courts, Justice & Safety

Supreme Court saves politico from recall over Rio Arriba Oñate statue dispute

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 18th, 2025July 18th, 2025

U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich introduces bill to protect DACA recipients’ data amid Trump administration information sharing

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 17th, 2025

Sandoval County Undersheriff Jose "Joe" Gonzales has announced his candidacy for sheriff in the 2026 election

Politics & Elections, Sandoval County

Sandoval County Undersheriff announces bid for 2026 sheriff’s race

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 17th, 2025July 17th, 2025

New Mexico's rural and tribal communities could lose a critical lifeline for emergency alerts and local news after the U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to approve $9 billion in federal spending cuts that would eliminate $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting over the next two years.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Senate votes to cut $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funding, threatening emergency services for rural New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 17th, 2025

Heinrich

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Heinrich’s HALT Fentanyl Act signed into law, boosting law enforcement powers

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 16th, 2025July 16th, 2025

Communities across New Mexico will participate in nationwide "Good Trouble Lives On" protests Thursday, joining what organizers call a moral reckoning on the fifth anniversary of civil rights leader John Lewis's death.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Good Trouble Lives On: New Mexico communities to join national civil rights protests

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 16th, 2025July 16th, 2025

Trail crew members working on the new Cabin District Interpretive Trail NPS/D. Krueger

Public Lands, Sandoval County

Valles Caldera National Preserve celebrates 25th Anniversary with three-day festival

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

New Mexico, Politics & Elections

Haaland warns of rural healthcare crisis, opposes federal healthcare legislation

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

City Councilor Louie Sanchez

Politics & Elections

Mayoral campaign finance reports update: Sanchez, Chavez give themselves over $100K to challenge Keller

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Heinrich secures $12.5 million for New Mexico in Senate Appropriations bill

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

Rio Rancho Public Schools leaders are seeking ways to absorb the loss of about $780,000 in federal aid due to a pause in payments.

Congress & Federal Gov., Rio Rancho

Hundreds of Rio Rancho students hit by federal funding delay

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

N.M. State Land Office sets new records with first oil and gas lease auction at 25% royalty rate

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

Ben Ray Lujan SNAP

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Luján secures $6.9 Million in federal funding for New Mexico communities

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján calls for quick RECA implementation as healthcare cuts threaten New Mexico victims

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025

The lieutenant governor has both executive and legislative roles. Lieutenant governors are second-in-command and stand in for governors during their absences. The lieutenant governor also serves as president of the New Mexico State Senate, overseeing the body’s business during the legislative session and determining issues of decorum or rules. The lieutenant governor holds a tie-breaker vote, according to the state Constitution, but only in the Senate.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

Sen. Pope enters 2026 race for lieutenant governor

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025

Photo of the State Capitol aka Roundhouse

Peeing gets partisan: Republicans challenge new Roundhouse restroom policy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025

City Council hopeful Stephanie Telles said she plans to formally contest the City Clerk’s decision that found her campaign seven signatures short of qualifying for the ballot.

Politics & Elections

City Council candidate to challenge ballot ruling after falling short by seven signatures

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 11th, 2025July 11th, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján warns against public broadcasting cuts amidst deadly flooding

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 11th, 2025July 11th, 2025

Haaland to visit Moriarty as part of rural affordability tour

by nm.news July 11th, 2025August 1st, 2025

A man crosses the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack which was partially destroyed after the flood, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Ruidoso, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Federal emergency declaration approved for Ruidoso flood recovery, but full aid still pending

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

East Mountains residents can learn indoor rainwater harvesting at free webinar

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 14th, 2025

Deb Haaland

New Mexico, Politics & Elections

Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico airports receive $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

Three people died Tuesday when flash flooding struck Ruidoso, including a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy who were swept away at an RV park. The Rio Ruidoso reached a record 20.24 feet, 5 feet higher than the previous record set just last year.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico Democrats blame federal cuts for weather disaster response failures

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

Water managers across the middle Rio Grande Valley in New Mexico are coordinating efforts in anticipation of a dry 2025 season, which will likely cause sections of the river to run dry.

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico Statewide News, nm.news

Water managers brace for dry conditions along sections of the Rio Grande

by nm.news July 10th, 2025July 10th, 2025

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters.

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico

More bad news for Ruidoso as NWS issues flood watch

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025

Residents of the town of Ruidoso, New Mexico walk back to their neighborhood to find what’s left of their homes a day after major flooding washed away properties and Rv’s Tuesday afternoon. Ruidoso, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)

Congress & Federal Gov.

New Mexican Congressional Delegation calls on President Trump to approve major disaster declaration request for federal aid

by nm.news July 9th, 2025July 12th, 2025

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters.

Historic Ruidoso flash flooding kills three people, including two children

by nm.news July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025

Members of Protect Tesque board members Rusty Day, Clara Dougherty and attorney Tom Hnasko speak with Tesuque Village residents after the New Mexico Supreme Court ruling, which denied the group’s emergency petition in a dispute over a wastewater permit. (Danielle Prokop, Source NM)

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico Statewide News

Supreme Court allows Bishop’s Lodge wastewater permit process to proceed

by Source NM July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

High-speed internet expands in rural New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of "NM 1776," a statewide initiative designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.

New Mexico launches ‘NM 1776’ to commemorate America’s founding

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025

Anthony Yepa talks during a roundtable discussion about Medicaid cuts while Sen. Martin Heinrich listens.

Don’t gamble with Medicaid: Rural New Mexico can’t afford newly passed funding cuts

Councilor Louie Sanchez wants federal grant rules overhauled in the 2025 transportation bill, saying the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) bus line is doing more harm than good.

Rapid Transit line’s impact on Central sparks call for federal rule changes

by Jesse Jones July 7th, 2025July 7th, 2025

Michael Perry, a Chaves County Commissioner with two decades of experience in natural resource management, officially announced his campaign Monday for the Republican nomination for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.

New Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections

First Republican enters race for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

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

Melanie Stansbury again voted "hell no" to President Trump's megabill that passed the House Thursday. (Melanie Stansbury)

New Mexico delegation condemns “Big, Ugly Bill”

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 3rd, 2025July 3rd, 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gives her State of the State speech to kick off the 2025 Legislature in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ

Gov. Luján Grisham prepared to call special session to fight Trump bill impacts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 3rd, 2025July 3rd, 2025

Charles Sallee, right, speaks to a legislative committee in 2023 in Santa Fe. Sallee, the Legislative Finance Committee director, presented some lawmakers Wednesday with a sense of the tough choices they’ll have to make if the “Big, Beautiful Bill” becomes law in a state with the highest per-capita reliance on SNAP and Medicaid. (Photo by Austin Fisher / Source NM)

NM lawmakers presented with tough choices amid federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP

by Source NM July 3rd, 2025July 3rd, 2025