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New Mexico's methane regulations have reduced oil and gas facility emissions in the Permian Basin by half compared to neighboring Texas while generating $152 million for the state, according to satellite data released Monday by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

New Mexico methane rules cut emissions by half compared to Texas, officials say

by NM Political Report September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Gregory Cunningham is mulling a run for the Republican nomination to take on Vasquez in 2026. (Courtesy photo)

Politics & Elections

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

by Alex Ross September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Sandoval Signpost

Placitas Artists Series receives $240,000 grant for community plaza project

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

Corrales Village Hall

Corrales Council is down to earth with talks on farmers, bugs on the agenda

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 22nd, 2025September 22nd, 2025

The head of Albuquerque’s oversight committee is pushing back against accusations that it violated city law by delaying Inspector General reports.

Dispute heats up over publication of Inspector General fraud reports

by Jesse Jones September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

Sandoval County Commissioner Michael Meek will run for mayor of Rio Rancho in March. (Sandoval County)

First hat hits Rio Rancho ring

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news September 19th, 2025September 22nd, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov

New Mexico Democrats stand against GOP federal funding plans without healthcare cost fix

by Alex Ross September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman is shown during his campaign announcement in April in Las Vegas, NM. (Kevin Hendricks)

Politics & Elections

Bregman policies include language copied from other sources without credit

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

Town of Bernalillo

Bernalillo, Local Gov.

New animal shelter goes before Bernalillo council

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

The Albuquerque Police Department has officially launched a drone program that has already assisted in four arrests and conducted more than 200 flights in its first month of operation, city officials announced Thursday.

Courts, Justice & Safety

Albuquerque police deploy drone program, report four arrests in first month

by City Desk ABQ September 19th, 2025September 19th, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez calls on social media companies to stop illegal gun sales

by NM Political Report September 19th, 2025

Miss New Mexico Madyson Kettler designed this footwear for the Sept. 5th Show Us Your Shoes Parade, part of the Miss America pageant finals. She says the shoes represent both her journey and her state. She wore the pointe shoes in a production of the New Mexico Ballet Company.

Journey of a lifetime

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 18th, 2025September 18th, 2025

Sam Bregman at his Las Vegas gubernatorial campaign announcement, speaking to Juliette Gallegos.

Politics & Elections

Gubernatorial race heats up: Bregman challenges Haaland to policy showdown

by Alex Ross September 18th, 2025September 18th, 2025

The Town of Edgewood will host a series of community conversations with candidates running for town commissioner over three days in October, providing residents an opportunity to hear directly from those seeking office.

Community group to host forums for commissioner candidates

by nm.news September 18th, 2025September 19th, 2025

former U.S. Ambassador and U.S. Senator for New Mexico Tom Udall endorsed Deb Haaland for New Mexico governor, marking the first time the trusted leader has endorsed in a gubernatorial primary.

Politics & Elections

Former Sen. Udall endorses Haaland for New Mexico governor

by NM Political Report September 18th, 2025September 18th, 2025

The City of Rio Rancho will host its annual Food Truck Fiesta and Fall Market on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cabezon Park.

Food, Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho to host annual Food Truck Fiesta at Cabezon Park

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

New Mexico, Politics & Elections

Miyagishima optimistic about chances to win Democratic nomination for governor

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

The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy will host its third annual Enchantment Games on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bernalillo’s Rotary Park.

Bernalillo, Events

Community fundraiser returns to Bernalillo park this weekend

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

Oktoberfest is returning to Rio Rancho this weekend. (Kevin Hendricks)

Events, Rio Rancho

Raise your steins!

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

A Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute veterinarian supervising a euthanasia training session failed to ensure a 6-year-old female cynomolgus macaque had died after injection with euthanasia solution. The animal was placed in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerated, but necropsy staff later discovered the monkey still showed signs of respiration and heartbeat.

Albuquerque, General Interest

Botched euthanasia and animal fights lead to federal scrutiny for Lovelace Biomedical

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

Contractors push back on immigrant detention center closures

by Alex Ross September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Family Gateway

Housing & Homelessness

From homelessness to hope: One mother’s journey through Albuquerque’s Gateway Family

by Jesse Jones September 17th, 2025September 18th, 2025

Photo of the day: Lightning in Placitas

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

stood with governors and lieutenant governors from eight Pueblos to call for permanent protection of the sacred landscape

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

New Mexico delegation, Pueblo leaders urge Trump administration to maintain Chaco Canyon drilling ban

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

Corrales police.

Albuquerque drivers arrested on DUI-related offenses in Corrales

by Corrales Comment Staff September 17th, 2025September 17th, 2025

RRPS Superintendent Dr. V. Sue Cleveland, shown at a graduation in 2024, announced her retirement Wednesday. (Kevin Hendricks)

Rio Rancho Public Schools’ first and only superintendent announces retirement

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

A single-engine aircraft crashed in a field near McNabb and New Mexico Highway 41 on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring another, according to the Moriarty Fire Department. (Moriarty Fire Department)

One dead after single-engine plane crashes in Torrance County

by nm.news September 16th, 2025September 25th, 2025

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has been named a finalist for a national award recognizing how deputies used drone technology to safely disarm two young children who were armed with a loaded handgun.

Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office nominated for national drone award after disarming children

by City Desk ABQ September 16th, 2025September 17th, 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.

Congress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Sen. Lujan assails feds for canceling funding for minority-serving institutions

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

Some Corrales residents say they have reached a breaking point with what they consider a nuisance property at 744 Old Church Road. During the Corraleños Forum at the Sept. 9 Village Council meeting, several residents spoke out on the property, which they say has gotten out of control and now presents a safety hazard.

Corraleños speak out on problem lot

by Rodd Cayton, City Desk ABQ September 16th, 2025September 17th, 2025

Lujan Grisham, GOP at odds over special session

by Alex Ross September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025

A community-organized group is hosting a forum for commissioner candidates next month, aiming to foster dialogue between local officials and residents.

Edgewood community group plans candidate forum for October

by nm.news September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025

The Corrales Historical Society will present its "Heart of Corrales Fiesta" during the village's Harvest Festival weekend, offering families interactive demonstrations and activities celebrating the area's agricultural heritage.

Corrales to celebrate agricultural roots at annual harvest festival

by Corrales Comment Staff September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025

The Rio Rancho City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Rio Rancho Police and Communications Association on Thursday, authorizing $950,390 in additional funding for fiscal year 2026 to cover enhanced benefits and pay increases.

Local Gov., Rio Rancho

Rio Rancho council approves police union contract worth $1.4 million

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

Deb Haaland

Politics & Elections

Zuni Pueblo leaders back Haaland’s bid for governor

by Alex Ross September 16th, 2025September 16th, 2025

Ahren Greigo for City Council

Politics & Elections

Thanks to public financing, council candidates still have hundreds of thousands to spend

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 16th, 2025

Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas will host the annual East Mountains Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center.

East Mountains Celebration returns this weekend with car show, live music

by nm.news September 15th, 2025September 18th, 2025

Jill Gatwood, an Albuquerque resident represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, alleges in the lawsuit that she was unlawfully arrested Feb. 22 while holding a handmade sign advocating for restrictions on assault-style weapons on a public sidewalk outside the Moriarty Civic Center. (Still from Moriarty Police Officer’s body camera)

Courts, Justice & Safety

New Mexico woman’s gun show protest triggers constitutional case after arrest

by nm.news September 15th, 2025September 25th, 2025

nm.news | merritt hamilton allen

New Mexico, Opinion

A terrible week reminds us how America has changed

by Guest Commentary September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

The First Judicial District Court has announced a new program designed to divert people with severe mental illness away from the criminal justice system and into treatment services.

Courts, Justice & Safety, Santa Fe County

Santa Fe court launches mental health diversion program for arrestees

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

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., announces his cosponsored legislation Thursday aimed at reversing Republican health care cuts and permanently extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez cosponsors bill to reverse GOP health care cuts

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

The Corrales K-8 Parent Teacher Association is seeking community sponsors for its annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser scheduled for Sept.19, with a goal of raising $32,000 to support school programs and activities.

Corrales K-8 PTA seeks community sponsors for annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser

by Corrales Comment Staff September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

The Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District will host a free hands-on workshop on regenerative grazing with goats and sheep on Sept. 20 at El Zócalo Plaza in Bernalillo.

Bernalillo, Events

Soil conservation district to host free workshop on regenerative grazing

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

Rainbow over the Sandia Mountains / USFS

Forest Service ranger establishes monthly office hours in Placitas

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

Sandoval County landfill (2024)

Sandoval County

The future of rubbish

by Rodd Cayton, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025

Patrick Sais for Mayor

Politics & Elections

Patrick Sais disqualified from Albuquerque mayoral race over insufficient signatures

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 15th, 2025September 16th, 2025

The Rehabilitation Center operated by Genesis Healthcare in Albuquerque / nm.news

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

by NM Political Report September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025

Genesis Healthcare

Healthcare, 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

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

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

Redistricting Task Force shifts focus after Democratic resignations

by Alex Ross September 12th, 2025September 12th, 2025