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The New Mexico Supreme Court concluded last week that there was not enough evidence that Commissioner Alex Naranjo committed malfeasance or misfeasance on an alleged violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act (OMA).

Supreme Court saves politico from recall over Rio Arriba Oñate statue dispute

by kevinabqnews July 18, 2025July 21, 2025

This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Connor Currier This report is original reporting by a New Mexico-based independent journalist with support NMreports.org and its readers and sponsors. New Mexico’s highest court has dismissed a petition attempting to […]

The lieutenant governor has both executive and legislative roles. Lieutenant governors are second-in-command and stand in for governors during their absences. The lieutenant governor also serves as president of the New Mexico State Senate, overseeing the body’s business during the legislative session and determining issues of decorum or rules. The lieutenant governor holds a tie-breaker vote, according to the state Constitution, but only in the Senate.

Sen. Pope enters 2026 race for lieutenant governor

by kevinabqnews July 14, 2025July 16, 2025

By Connor Currier New Mexico Senator Harold Pope has officially entered the race to become the state’s next lieutenant governor. His candidacy comes after current lieutenant governor Howie Morales’ announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Morales, who has served in the role since 2019, spent the past seven years working alongside Governor […]

Historic Ruidoso flash flooding kills three people, including two children

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters. The fatalities include a male, aged 40-50, a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. All three were caught in the powerful current […]

Albuquerque Fire & Rescue responded to a home explosion in the 9400 block of Woodland Ave NE on July 2, 2025 / Courtesy AFR

Video: Home explosion rocks Albuquerque neighborhood

A northeast Albuquerque home is a “total loss” and the home next door sustained serious damage following an early afternoon explosion that rocked an otherwise quiet residential neighborhood Wednesday. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was called to the 9400 block of Woodland Ave NE just after 1:30 p.m. and arrived to find “a large incendiary explosion that […]

Mayor Tim Keller speaks during a press conference on Bosque and open space fire prevention Tuesday, June 24, at Tingley Beach. City officials urged public vigilance after a string of suspected arsons prompted new patrols and technology deployments ahead of the Fourth of July.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Multiple fires spark Bosque crackdown

by jessejonesnmnews June 25, 2025June 26, 2025

City officials are asking residents to help prevent fires in the Bosque after a string of suspected arsons triggered expanded patrols, new surveillance tools and a crackdown ahead of the Fourth of July. At a press conference at Tingley Beach, Mayor Tim Keller said multiple fires over the past week were human-caused, including one tied […]

Gallup worker’s burns prompt state to ask if cell phone sparked flammable vapor fire

An interstate trucking company is under fire for an incident involving flammable vapor ignition that resulted in a serious employee injury. Bulk Trans Inc., an interstate freight carrier based out of Gallup, received a $2,980 penalty from the New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Occupational Health and Safety Bureau in May. The fine is the result […]

Mayor Tim Keller held a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Medical Respite at Gateway Center in order to talk about the program, which helps folks living on the streets a safe space to recover from illness or injury. Pictured is a gentleman who without the help from this facility probably would not have made it due to a severe foot injury. Here he sits on his bed at the facility while still receiving treatment. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales /City Desk Abq

Congress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness

A Safe place to heal

by jessejonesnmnews June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Albuquerque’s new medical respite center is giving unhoused people a safe, supportive place to heal after hospital stays — and a better shot at stable housing. Mayor Tim Keller joined staff and a patient June 18 for a small-group conversation highlighting the early impact of the Gateway Medical Respite Center. Tucked inside the former Lovelace […]

places in New Mexico at risk of being sold off if Senate Republicans’ reconciliation bill becomes law

New Mexico Statewide News

Sen. Heinrich warns of public land sales in New Mexico under Republican reconciliation bill

by nm.news June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

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 […]

Congress & Federal Gov.

U.S. Senators warn 15 New Mexico hospitals likely to close if ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ cuts become law

by nm.news June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

U.S. Senators responsible for reviewing the impact of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” say Medicaid cuts in the House proposal and further cuts proposed this week by Senate Republican leaders could force over 300 rural hospitals, including 15 in New Mexico, to close. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the leading Democrat on the Senate Budget Committee, and […]

Congress & Federal Gov., Local Government

Hemp haze clouds the council’s crackdown

by jessejonesnmnews June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

An Albuquerque ordinance meant to ban the sale of synthetic THC-lookalike products may have missed its mark, allowing semi-synthetic cannabinoids like Delta-8 and THC-A to remain legal after amendments changed the bill’s scope. The City Council passed the amended “Intoxicating Hemp Products” ordinance June 2, aiming to close a legal loophole and protect kids from […]