By Source NM Staff, Source New Mexico New Mexico Democratic U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Lujรกn and Martin Heinrich, along with 30 of their colleagues on Tuesday wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in response to the departmentโs cancellation of $1 billion in funding for programs connecting farmers with food banks and schools. […]
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Governor signs bill to protect Native American studentsโ rights to wear tribal regalia at events
<img width="1024" height="681" src="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Rer_stateofthestate02-1024×681-1.jpg" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://eastmountains.nm.news/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/Rer_stateofthestate02-1024×681-1.jpg 1024w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rer_stateofthestate02-300×200.jpg 300w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rer_stateofthestate02-768×511.jpg 768w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rer_stateofthestate02-1200×798.jpg 1200w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rer_stateofthestate02-400×266.jpg 400w, https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rer_stateofthestate02.jpg 1503w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw – 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" data-attachment-id="1659680" data-permalink="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2025/01/21/crime-child-welfare-behavioral-health-among-lujan-grishams-legislative-priorities/rer_stateofthestate02/" data-orig-file="https://nmpoliticalreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rer_stateofthestate02.jpg" data-orig-size="1503,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.8","credit":"","camera":"NIKON Z 9","caption":"Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gives her State […]
Madrid hatmakers launch fundraiser for Los Angeles wildfire relief effortย
By Kevin Hendricks Charlie Overbey and Vanessa Dingwell, founders of Lone Hawk Hats & Honeywood Vintage in Madrid, launched a social media auction to benefit the Sweet Relief Natural Disaster Fund. The fundraiser will benefit those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. The auction features signed hats from celebrities like singer/songwriter LP, […]
NRCC to target Gabe Vasquez (again) in 2026
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Major lobbyist transparency bill nears finish line
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NM unemployment rate ticks up to 4.4% in January
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Forecast: Reduced wildfire risk in New Mexico in August, as much of the West burns
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM New Mexicoโs respite from wildfires will likely continue through August, according to a new forecast, but experts warn the already long fire season here could stretch into September and October. The National Interagency Fire Center publishes monthly fire risk outlooks across the country. Early monsoon rains in early July blunted […]
Wildfire Techniques Discussion for East Mountain Residents Set for this Weekend
By Andrea Vasquez The East Mountain Wildfire Preparedness Association (EMWPA) will host a wildfire preparedness strategy session on Feb. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Los Vecinos Community Center in Tijeras. This will be EMWPAโs second session of this year. Its intention is to provide a precautionary guideline in case of a wildfire […]
Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: The Importance of Prescribed Burning in New Mexico
Fall in New Mexico means the Balloon Fiesta, roasting green chile and prescribed burns. Many prescribed burning operations by various land management agencies and private landowners are set for this month, including several that will impact the East Mountains. During the prescribed burns, the public can expect increased visibility of smoke in certain areas. According […]
Wildfire Season Presents Home Insurance Challenges for East Mountain Residents
Wildfire season is near and options are limited to ensure the safety of East Mountain residents’ homes. Due to the high risk of wildfires caused by climate change and extended drought, only a handful of insurance companies are willing to cover homes in fire-prone areas. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, New Mexicoโs peak […]


