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UNM-backed children's TV show wins Rocky Mountain Emmy

The television program "The Early Show with Alax" has been honored with a Rocky Mountain Emmy.


State Bar of New Mexico announces holiday closure dates

The State Bar of New Mexico has announced its holiday schedule for the upcoming festive season.


New Mexico Supreme Court upholds energy planning rule for electric utilities

The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld a regulatory rule requiring electric utilities to expand their planning for current and future energy needs.


Rep. Block: ‘We will not pay for subsidized tweaker/junkie homes!’

New Mexico Representative John Block has announced his opposition to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's subsidized housing initiatives, citing a lack of transparency.


OPINION: Vindicated but not consoled: congressional report and the toll of ill-conceived mandates

Many of us remember 2020 as the year of COVID, when our lives were upended and nothing would ever be the same again. What began as a novel illness quickly cascaded into “2 weeks to flatten the curve,” followed by lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates.



U.S. sees significant drop in methane emissions despite record energy production

Methane emissions from the United States' leading oil and gas-producing regions have decreased by 44 percent since 2011, according to data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).


IPAA advises Trump team on future U.S. energy policy priorities

The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has outlined a series of energy policy recommendations for the Trump transition team.


State Bar of New Mexico appoints first Black president

The State Bar of New Mexico held its 2025 New Officer Swearing-In Ceremony on December 11, 2024, at the New Mexico Supreme Court.


Governor Lujan Grisham proposes FY26 budget with focus on key investments

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has put forward her executive budget recommendation for Fiscal Year 2026.


Audit accuses WNMU leadership of misusing taxpayer funds; Hotvedt outlines steps to address spending and policy issues

An audit by the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor accuses Western New Mexico University (WNMU) officials of violating policies and misusing taxpayer funds, following earlier reports of lavish spending by WNMU President Joseph Shepard and his associates.


Sen. Woods on HB 207: Schools 'struggling to adjust' with 'gender identity' as protected class

New Mexico State Senator Pat Woods has expressed concerns regarding House Bill 207, which mandates that schools accommodate students based on their gender identity.


Behrens decries wasteful spending on behalf of Lujan Grisham and others in state government: ‘Families are still struggling to make ends meet’

Larry Behrens, Communications Director for the energy advocacy group Power The Future, is calling out what he sees as wasteful government spending in New Mexico.


Leadership Albuquerque explores economic development at key sites

Leadership Albuquerque participants recently engaged in an immersive Economic Development Day, gaining insights into the economic landscape of New Mexico.


Charitable giving offers potential tax benefits at year's end

As the year draws to a close, individuals are considering their charitable contributions and tax planning for the upcoming year.


Executive order bans mining and transmission lines on Caja del Rio Plateau

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard has issued Executive Order 2024-001, which prohibits mining, the construction of large transmission lines, and major thoroughfares on state lands within the Caja del Rio Plateau.


FOG appoints Christine Barber as new executive director

The Foundation for Open Government (FOG) has appointed Christine Barber as its new executive director.


Thornton outlines legislative agenda, seeks input from New Mexicans: 'As a freshman Senator, what else should I attempt?'

State Senate member-elect Ant Thornton, Ph.D., a Republican from Sandia Park, has outlined his legislative agenda for the upcoming 2025 session in post on X, emphasizing his commitment to addressing key issues such as border security, human trafficking, illegal foreign national border crossings, voter ID laws and parental rights.


Access to sacred places aids healing for Indigenous communities

Traditional knowledge, culture, health, and spirituality are deeply intertwined with Native American sacred places.


Regulatory sandbox proposed as solution for New Mexico's heavy regulatory burden

Among the various economic policy areas impacting New Mexico is its regulatory burden, which poses challenges for businesses.