President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Lincoln County on Wednesday, unlocking federal funding to help residents recover from severe storms and flooding that killed three people and […]
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Democrats say 112,000 New Mexicans could lose health insurance under Trump bill
Nearly 112,000 New Mexicans could lose health insurance under President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” according to a new Democratic Party analysis that warns the federal law will […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Sen. Heinrich secures $6.5M for New Mexico crime fighting
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich announced that nine New Mexico law enforcement agencies will receive federal funding totaling $6,521,000 for forensic equipment, crime scene processing tools and safety improvements through the […]
Posted inJobs, Workers & Economy, Rio Rancho
Intel to cut more than 220 Rio Rancho Jobs
Intel Corp. has told state officials it’s laying off workers at the Rio Rancho plant. According to data from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, 227 positions will be […]
Posted inMadrid
Madrid Fire Station celebrates grand reopening
By Connor Currier The Madrid Volunteer Fire District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated fire station July 22. The new station features a multi-dimensional facility that will be […]
Posted inEdgewood
Water crisis takes center stage at Edgewood Commission meeting
By Connor Currier As residents face dry wells and rising rates the town seeks solutions. With domestic wells across the East Mountains continue to fail at an alarming rate, the […]
Posted inHealthcare
If you were at Cliff’s on Thursday, you might have measles
An unvaccinated child under age 10 became the first confirmed measles case in Santa Fe County, bringing New Mexico’s total to 96 cases in what health officials say is the […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov.
Sen. Luján secures nearly $190 Million for New Mexico public safety, military infrastructure
U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján secured nearly $190 million in federal funding for New Mexico communities through two major appropriations bills passed by Senate committees, with the bulk targeting major […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Federal budget proposal could eliminate key Native American workforce programs
The Trump Administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 federal budget has sparked fierce opposition from Native American advocacy groups, who warn that planned cuts could effectively eliminate critical workforce development programs […]
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NMED fines Utility Block Co. $41K for safety lapses
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recently cited an Albuquerque-based concrete masonry manufacturer for multiple serious workplace safety violations that exposed employees to potential injury or worse. According to state […]