Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans will be eligible for a lifetime pass granting free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year. House Bill 161, passed during the 2025 legislative session with bipartisan support, aims to expand […]
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Haaland to speak at East Mountain Democrats meeting in Tijeras
The East Mountain Democratic Party of Sandoval County is set to host a special community meeting on June 19, featuring Deb Haaland as the guest speaker. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cañon De Carnué Land Grant Hall, located at 340-364 NM-333 in Tijeras. Haaland, who is now […]
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Nearly 30,000 New Mexico Seniors, Disabled Adults to Receive Extra SNAP Benefits This Month
If you are a senior citizen or adult with disabilities and rely on SNAP to help with your grocery bill, you may want to check your account. Nearly 30,000 older adults and adults with disabilities in New Mexico will receive an extra $68 on their EBT cards this month to help cover grocery costs. The […]
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NMDOT will pause new projects after legislators failed to award funds
The New Mexico Department of Transportation did not receive any nonrecurring funds this year to support construction projects. This has Rep. Cynthia Borrego, D-Albuquerque, concerned that projects could be delayed and that will lead to increased costs. Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna presented the information on construction funding during an interim Transportation Infrastructure Revenue subcommittee meeting […]
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Rio Rancho mayor postpones plan on officially launching campaign for governor
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull has delayed the official launch of his gubernatorial campaign, reversing his campaign’s earlier announcement that it would coincide with the one-year mark before the 2026 primary election. Hull’s campaign said, instead, the third-term mayor is extending his statewide “listening tour” as he prepares for a formal campaign launch for Governor. […]
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Haaland voices support for veterans, announces endorsement and affinity group
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland met with veterans groups in Santa Fe Wednesday to discuss their concerns and priorities for the state. During a press conference, Haaland addressed the challenges faced by New Mexico’s veterans, citing cuts to services and staffing at the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Trump Administration. Haaland outlined her commitment […]
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Pocket veto of promising wild horse bill leaves issues unresolved
Despite overwhelming bipartisan support and years of advocacy, New Mexico’s long-awaited free-roaming horse management bill has quietly died through a pocket veto, causing frustration among lawmakers, county officials and animal welfare advocates. House Bill 284, co-sponsored by Rep. Matthew McQueen, D-Galisteo, and Sen. Pat Woods, R-Broadview, passed 54-4 in the House and 38-0 in the […]
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Education, youth, healthcare and community needs: Sen. Nava highlights core priorities at Bernalillo town hall
State Sen. Cindy Nava emphasized the importance of youth voices and public investment during a community-focused town hall at Bernalillo High School on May 28. The event marked Nava’s first major public forum in District 9 since taking office earlier this year. Nava, the first DACA recipient to receive a presidential appointment and the first […]
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New Mexico invests $25 million to boost quantum technology innovation
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Office of Strategy, Science and Technology is allocating $25 million to establish a quantum venture studio and physical space aimed at accelerating quantum technology innovation and commercialization. The funding, appropriated during the 2025 legislative session, aims to increase quantum industry activity in New Mexico and lay the groundwork for […]
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Santa Fe County Clerk to run for Secretary of State
Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark is gearing up to run for New Mexico Secretary of State in 2026. Clark, a Democrat, filed her candidate committee registration on May 12 and announced her campaign on social media Wednesday. She will face at least one Democratic primary challenger, Amanda López Askin, the Doña Ana County Clerk. […]