U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has issued a warning about the potential sale of public lands in New Mexico if the Republican reconciliation package becomes law. According to Heinrich, the bill mandates the sale of two to three million acres of public land nationwide, including […]
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Policy reversal leaves immigrant youth in limbo
A drastic shift in federal immigration policy will leave hundreds of immigrant youth in New Mexico legally unprotected, according to the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC). On June 6, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a substantial change to a federal classification, stating it would no longer grant deferred action or work permits […]
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NM Gas Co. merger hearing delayed as groups seek to have the case dismissed
A hearing on the possible merger of New Mexico Gas Co. and Saturn Utilities Holdco — a subsidiary of Bernhard Capital Partners Management — has been delayed following a push by advocates and state agencies to have the application dismissed. New Mexico Gas Co. is currently owned by Emera, which is seeking to sell the […]
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How will NM spend money on rivers, other waterways this year?
The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission will hear fiscal year 2026 priorities and work plans when it meets Wednesday in Albuquerque. The commission will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Office of the State Engineer/Interstate Stream Commission, 5550 San Antonio Dr. NE. The public can also join remotely. Information on how to […]
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Wastewater testing detects measles virus in Deming
Wastewater in Deming has tested positive for measles, according to an analysis conducted by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) this month. The sample, collected on June 10, is part of an ongoing wastewater testing initiative by NMDOH. Since mid-March, the department has been testing wastewater in 11 treatment facilities across the state. While […]
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‘Digging holes’ to a cleaner energy future
As researchers unveiled a new report focused on New Mexico’s geothermal potential on Thursday, XGS Energy announced plans to develop a 150 megawatt geothermal closed-cycle facility — meaning the fluid inside is recirculated and not discharged — that will provide electricity to a Meta data center in New Mexico. New Mexico hopes the XGS announcement […]
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Say ‘I do’ then pay more: Marriage license fees more than double on June 20
Couples planning to get married in New Mexico will see an increase in marriage license costs. The Sandoval County Clerk’s Office announced that starting June 20, marriage license fees have increased from $25 to $55 statewide. The increase is the result of Senate Bill 290, which was signed into law by the governor on April […]
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Photos: Thousands of New Mexicans turn out in cities big and small for ‘No Kings’ protests
More than 20 New Mexico communities large and small hosted “No Kings” protests against President Donald Trump’s policies on Saturday. Here’s a look at the events from our nm.news teams on the scene and public postings on social media. Want to share your photos? Send them to news@newmexico.news Albuquerque Santa Fe Las Cruces Taos Carlsbad […]
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The Russia – Ukraine war escalates without the U.S.
With a myriad of sources for information, it’s hard to know where to go these days. For armed conflict, it’s hard to beat The Institute for the Study of War, found at understandingwar.org. Much has happened in the last 4-6 weeks in the Russia – Ukraine war. Most breathtaking was Ukraine’s deep penetration into Russian […]
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HALT Fentanyl Act passes House, heads to President for signature
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act has passed the U.S. House of Representatives, paving the way for the legislation to be signed into law by the President. The bill, which aims to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act, was introduced by […]