The New Mexico State Fair has announced competitors for two of its most popular culinary competitions: the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest. The Unique Foods Contest […]
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Lawmakers invite HHS official to witness healthcare disruptions at Gallup Indian Medical Center
Two New Mexico lawmakers have invited a senior Health and Human Services official to visit Gallup Indian Medical Center to observe what they say are dangerous delays in patient care […]
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Credit union awards $20,000 in grants to New Mexico teachers
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union announced Wednesday it is accepting applications for $20,000 in classroom grants to support public and charter school teachers across New Mexico. The credit union’s ARNIA […]
Posted inNew Mexico, NM State Gov.
New Mexico opens public comment on $675M broadband expansion plan
New Mexico officials opened a seven-day public comment period Tuesday on a proposal to distribute hundreds of millions of federal dollars to expand high-speed internet access to more than 43,000 […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico
New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism
New Mexico State Police Chief Troy Weisler defended his agency’s commercial driver’s license policies after federal officials criticized the state’s compliance with English language proficiency requirements for truck drivers. The […]
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Republican senators defend ICE detention facility after tour
Two Republican state senators defended a federal immigration detention facility in southern New Mexico on Monday, arguing against proposed legislation that would ban such facilities in the state. Sens. Crystal […]
Posted inNew Mexico, Politics & Elections
Over 1,100 candidates file for New Mexico municipal elections
Nearly 1,200 candidates filed paperwork Tuesday to run for municipal offices across New Mexico, with mayoral races from major cities to small villages drawing the most attention in the 2026 […]
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PNM seeks approval to be bought by Blackstone
PNM filed an application Monday with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission seeking approval for Blackstone Infrastructure to acquire TXNM Energy, PNM’s parent company, in a deal that would provide […]
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New Mexico state parks generate $266 million economic impact, support over 5,000 jobs
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, […]
Posted inOpinion
Gerrymandering: ‘But the Republicans!’
A couple of weeks ago, my column talked about the kickoff meeting of the 2025 New Mexico Redistricting Task Force. I got some criticism – at home and online. I […]