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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.
Posted inNew Mexico

Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25th, 2025July 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. Okpareke, 41, lives […]

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Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico, Opinion

 Medicare 101

by Guest Commentary July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

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

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 23rd, 2025
Posted inCannabis, New Mexico

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

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 23rd, 2025
Posted inEducation, New Mexico

New Mexico families can save during back-to-school tax holiday weekend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news 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.
Posted inNew Mexico

Trump approves federal disaster aid for Lincoln County flooding

by nm.news July 23rd, 2025July 23rd, 2025
Posted inCongress & 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
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

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

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 22nd, 2025July 22nd, 2025
Measles rash
Posted inHealthcare

If you were at Cliff’s on Thursday, you might have measles

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.
Posted inCongress & 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
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Federal budget proposal could eliminate key Native American workforce programs

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21st, 2025
NMDA
Posted inFood, New Mexico

New Mexico farmers, egg producers face potential regulatory changes at upcoming public hearings

by nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025
White Sands
Posted inCongress & 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
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

New Mexico sues chemical giants over widespread ‘forever chemical’ pollution

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025
Posted inCongress & 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).
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety

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

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

It’s time to support New Mexico’s public broadcasting stations

Offered as Commentary July 18th, 2025July 18th, 2025
U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich
Posted inCongress & 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
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.
Posted inCongress & 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
New Mexico Pinon Coffee, the state's largest coffee roaster, has voluntarily recalled 154 units of its Dark Pinon Single Serve 10-count coffee pods after a manufacturing defect could allow ink to contaminate the coffee during brewing.
Posted inFood, New Mexico

New Mexico’s largest coffee roaster recalls single-serve pods over ink contamination

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 17th, 2025July 17th, 2025
Heinrich
Posted inCongress & 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.
Posted inCongress & 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
New Mexico residents will soon receive emergency alerts directly on their cell phones when Silver Alerts and Turquoise Alerts are issued for missing vulnerable adults, according to a New Mexico State Police press release.
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

Silver and Turquoise Alerts coming to New Mexico cell phones

by nm.news July 16th, 2025July 16th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico, Politics & Elections

Haaland warns of rural healthcare crisis, opposes federal healthcare legislation

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Commentary

What’s on tap next fiscal year?

Offered as Commentary July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025
U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich
Posted inCongress & 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
Posted inNew 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
Posted inCongress & 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.
Posted inCongress & 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.
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.

Sen. Pope enters 2026 race for lieutenant governor

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025
A worker walks between cheese processing tanks at a Southwest Cheese plant / Presentation to NM Legislature, 2016
Posted inNew Mexico

Cheese plant gas leak hospitalizes 14 workers

by Josh Lee, nm.news July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025
Photo of the State Capitol aka Roundhouse
Posted inNM State Gov.

Peeing gets partisan: Republicans challenge new Roundhouse restroom policy

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.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Sen. Luján warns against public broadcasting cuts amidst deadly flooding

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 11th, 2025July 11th, 2025
Union officials announced Friday that grocery workers across New Mexico have ratified new four-year contracts with Albertsons and Smith's Food and Drug Stores, securing wage increases and stronger benefits.
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

New Mexico grocery workers win wage increases, better benefits in new contracts

by nm.news July 11th, 2025July 11th, 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)
Posted inCongress & 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
Deb Haaland
Posted inNew 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
Posted inCongress & 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.
Posted inNew 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.
Posted inCongress & 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
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.
Posted inEnvironment & Conservation, New Mexico

More bad news for Ruidoso as NWS issues flood watch

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 9th, 2025July 9th, 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.
Posted inNew Mexico

Historic Ruidoso flash flooding kills three people, including two children

by nm.news July 9th, 2025July 9th, 2025
Posted inCongress & 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.
Posted inNM Legislature

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

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8th, 2025July 8th, 2025
Sandia Resort and Casino celebrated the reopening of its renovated bingo hall Thursday. (Abby McDonald)
Posted inGeneral Interest

Sandia Resort and Casino celebrates 41 Years of bingo with grand reopening and festivities

by nm.news July 3rd, 2025July 3rd, 2025
Posted inEnvironment & Conservation, New Mexico

New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 2nd, 2025July 2nd, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico, Politics & Elections

Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 2nd, 2025July 2nd, 2025
State Representative and conservation attorney Matthew McQueen announced Monday his bid for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands in the 2026 election.
Posted inNew Mexico, Politics & Elections

State Rep. McQueen announces candidacy for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 30th, 2025June 30th, 2025
New Mexico State Treasurer Laura Montoya. (NM Legislature)
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico, NM Political Report

State financial leaders slam GOP budget as ‘Big Bogus Mistake’

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news June 27th, 2025June 27th, 2025

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