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With the federal government shutdown now in its third week, the more than 400,000 New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance will face delays in receiving their benefits.  
Posted inNM Legislature

Special session bill would add $192 million to fund fed SNAP gap

by Alex Ross November 10th, 2025November 10th, 2025

Federal cuts to SNAP benefits that 459,500 New Mexicans depend on for food assistance could soon be offset by $192 million in state dollars, under the bill that will be taken up during Monday’s special legislative session.  The announcement came on Monday during a press conference held by New Mexico House Democrats and came just […]

Posted inNM Legislature

Governor calls special session to extend food benefits amid federal shutdown

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

On providing for the general welfare

by Guest Commentary November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

New Mexico allocates $30 million for food aid as federal SNAP benefits are set to be halted

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 29th, 2025October 29th, 2025
Shoppers fill baskets at the Storehouse Food Bank in Downtown ABQ
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico, New Mexico, New Mexico Statewide News

State moving to expedite food bank aid amid SNAP benefit suspension, governor says 

by Alex Ross October 27th, 2025October 27th, 2025
shutdown
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

USDA: Emergency funds will not be used for SNAP during shutdown 

by Alex Ross October 24th, 2025October 24th, 2025
She has put her campaign for lieutenant governor on hold, but campaign finance reports issued last week show that Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard’s cash haul since April far exceeded those of her two rivals for the party’s nomination.  
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Garcia Richard led Democratic contenders for Lt. Gov’s race in fundraising before dropping out

by Alex Ross October 20th, 2025October 20th, 2025
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich has come to the defense of rapper Cardi B, following comments she made about the economy.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Heinrich agrees with Cardi B’s cost-of-living comments

by Alex Ross October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Zamora edges out Leger Fernandez in latest fundraising period; Other Congressional candidates, incumbents report big numbers

by Alex Ross October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Garcia Richard halts lieutenant governor bid due to husband’s health

by Alex Ross October 16th, 2025October 17th, 2025
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull officially announced his candidacy for New Mexico governor Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to enter the 2026 race.
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Rio Rancho mayor officially enters 2026 governor’s race

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news October 15th, 2025October 24th, 2025
New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas officially announced his reelection bid on Tuesday, vowing to continue what he described as a “fight for accountability, transparency, and innovation in New Mexico’s public entities and officials.”
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Maestas vows continued fight for accountability in State Auditor reelection bid

by Alex Ross October 15th, 2025October 15th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Leading NM House Republican calls on U.S. Senators to support government funding bill

by Alex Ross October 9th, 2025
The New Mexico Department of Health is responding after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that it would begin to allow individual-based decision-making to COVID-19 vaccination, allowing for anybody to get the vaccination, covered by insurance, without a prescription.
Posted inHealthcare

NMDOH moves to make COVID-19 vaccines more available to children after CDC changes fed rules, again

by NM Political Report October 8th, 2025October 8th, 2025
NM Legislature committee
Posted inHealthcare

As more New Mexico hospitals become owned out-of-state, legislators debate how to improve local care

by Alex Ross October 7th, 2025October 7th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico

Clovis occupational therapist receives maximum sentence for child sex crimes

by Josh Lee, nm.news October 2nd, 2025October 2nd, 2025
"Albertsons Store Closings" by werthmedia is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Posted inEconomy & Labor, New Mexico, New Mexico, New Mexico Statewide News

Albertsons recalls deli pasta sold in New Mexico over Listeria concerns

by nm.news September 30th, 2025September 30th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov

Rep. Stansbury: Impending government shutdown could be economically catastrophic

by Alex Ross September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025
"Ready to burst" by Bert Werk is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Posted inCorporate Responsibility

Two dairy giants pay millions to settle collusion claims in New Mexico

by Josh Lee, nm.news September 29th, 2025September 29th, 2025
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joins business leaders to discuss how Trump’s ‘Big, Bad Bill’ will raise utility bills on New Mexicans and threaten clean energy jobs, Aug. 8 in Albuquerque.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

New Mexico officials sound alarm on potential health coverage losses if tax credits lapse

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 26th, 2025September 26th, 2025
Measles rash
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

New Mexico declares end to measles outbreak that infected 100 people

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 26th, 2025September 26th, 2025
Posted inNM State Gov.

New Mexico Democratic lawmakers compare ICE to KKK, drawing sharp Republican criticism

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 25th, 2025September 25th, 2025
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union will award $20,000 in grants to New Mexico public and charter school teachers through its enrichEd Classroom Grant Program, with applications now open through Sept. 28.
Posted inEducation, New Mexico

New Mexico teachers to receive $20,000 in financial literacy grants from U.S. Eagle

by nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025
New Mexico Senate Republicans will convene a legislative task force Monday from 1-4 p.m. at the Sandoval County Commission Meeting Room. (Staff photo)
Posted inNM State Gov.

New Mexico Senate Republicans to hold healthcare access task force Monday

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025
Gregory Cunningham is mulling a run for the Republican nomination to take on Vasquez in 2026. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Former APD detective, state legislative candidate seeks to challenge Rep. Vasquez in CD-2

by Alex Ross September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025
The Rehabilitation Center operated by Genesis Healthcare in Albuquerque / nm.news
Posted inNew Mexico

‘Systematic failure’ alleged in lawsuit against Albuquerque health facility after resident’s death

by NM Political Report September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025
Genesis Healthcare
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico, New Mexico Statewide News

800 days without basic nursing care: Nursing home lawsuit alleges neglect in troubled Bloomfield facility

by Pat Davis September 12th, 2025
The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque, operated by Genesis Healthcare
Posted inHealthcare

Private equity, public harm: Genesis seeks bankruptcy to avoid accountability for staffing, neglect and deaths in New Mexico nursing homes

by NM Political Report September 12th, 2025September 15th, 2025
A bomb threat was made against the home of Sen. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) on Thursday. (NM Legislature)
Posted inNM State Gov.

Bomb threat target top legislative Democrats in Santa Fe

by Alex Ross September 11th, 2025September 12th, 2025
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Trump administration withholding $410 billion in federal funds, Democratic lawmakers say

by NM Political Report September 11th, 2025September 11th, 2025
New Mexico Treasurer Laura Montoya is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings that found President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign countries to be unlawful uses of executive power. 
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

New Mexico treasurer urges Supreme Court to strike down Trump tariffs

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 8th, 2025September 8th, 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.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

NM senators call out Trump administration’s targeting of DACA recipients

by NM Political Report September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, NM Legislature, Opinion

Seven special sessions in six years sends a message

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025
Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary Teresa Casados is retiring from state government after leading comprehensive reforms at one of New Mexico's most challenging agencies, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday.
Posted inGeneral Interest, New Mexico

Casados out as CYFD Secretary after less than two years leading troubled organization

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 5th, 2025September 5th, 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
Posted inNM Legislature

GOP blasts governor’s special session priorities

by Alex Ross September 5th, 2025September 5th, 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.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Senate Democrats reintroduce comprehensive child care bill amid criticism of Trump policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4th, 2025September 4th, 2025
New Mexico will receive $2 million for AmeriCorps, initially withheld by the Trump administration. (AmeriCorps)
Posted inNew Mexico

New Mexico DOJ challenge to Trump funding freezes helps New Mexico AmeriCorps recover $2 million for local programs

by Alex Ross September 3rd, 2025September 3rd, 2025
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 aimed at advancing quantum computing technology.
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico partners on $120 million quantum computing initiative

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 2nd, 2025September 2nd, 2025
State Rep. Martin Zamora
Posted inPolitics & Elections

Republican state rep. files to run against Leger Fernandez

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 2nd, 2025September 2nd, 2025
New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses can compete for $15,000 in cash prizes through the state's newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, officials announced Wednesday.
Posted inGeneral Interest, New Mexico

New Mexico launches $15,000 Adventure Pitch Fest for outdoor recreation businesses

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County.
Posted inEnergy Transition

New Mexico Land Office proposes updated geothermal leasing rules

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 30th, 2025
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026.
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Lujan: Trump Administration retreats from pharmaceutical tariffs after warning

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 30th, 2025
The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for one of its most popular culinary competitions: the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
Posted inFood, New Mexico

New Mexico State Fair sets lineup for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, Unique Foods Contest

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28th, 2025August 28th, 2025
Gallup Indian Medical Center
Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico

Lawmakers invite HHS official to witness healthcare disruptions at Gallup Indian Medical Center

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27th, 2025
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks during a press conference on Sept. 8, 2023 regarding a new public health order.
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico opens public comment on $675M broadband expansion plan

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27th, 2025August 27th, 2025
a July 3 traffic stop involving commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was later involved in a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed New Mexico authorities during a press conference last week. (NMSP)
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27th, 2025August 27th, 2025
Sens. Crystal Brantley of Elephant Butte, right, and Nick Paul of Alamogordo, center, toured the Otero County Processing Center Monday. Courtesy photo)
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.

Republican senators defend ICE detention facility after tour

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27th, 2025August 27th, 2025
Posted inNew Mexico, Politics & Elections

Over 1,100 candidates file for New Mexico municipal elections

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27th, 2025August 27th, 2025
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

PNM seeks approval to be bought by Blackstone

by nm.news August 26th, 2025August 26th, 2025
New Mexico's state parks contributed $266 million to the state's economy in 2024 while supporting more than 5,000 jobs, according to a new study released Monday by the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

New Mexico state parks generate $266 million economic impact, support over 5,000 jobs

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news and nm.news August 26th, 2025August 26th, 2025

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