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New Mexico study finds high levels of 'forever chemicals' near Cannon Air Force Base

A recent study conducted in New Mexico has revealed that 99.7% of participants living or working near Cannon Air Force Base have detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their blood.


New Mexico Environment Department highlights air quality efforts in July enforcement update

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) continues to promote its Enforcement Watch initiative, which aims to provide the public with regular updates on enforcement actions related to environmental protection, public health, and worker safety.


Attorney General petitions for removal of Eleventh Judicial District Attorney

Attorney General Raúl Torrez has petitioned the New Mexico Supreme Court to review the potential removal of Eleventh Judicial District Attorney Bernadine Martin.


New Mexico urges families to claim unclaimed $14.3M in child tax credits

An estimated 31,000 taxpayers in New Mexico have not claimed $14.3 million in child tax credits for the years 2023 and 2024.


Attorneys general urge Instagram to address privacy concerns with new location-sharing feature

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, along with 35 other states, have expressed concerns over Instagram's new location-sharing feature.


Kendal Chavez appointed as deputy secretary at New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

Kendal Chavez has been named the new deputy secretary for the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD).


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights seniors’ value and unclaimed tax credits in recent posts

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her X account between August 16-18, 2025 to spotlight New Mexico’s seniors as cultural pillars and encourage families to claim available Child Tax Credits.


Sen. Thornton on school content: 'We need to keep parents informed of potentially age inappropriate material'

Ant Thornton, a senator from New Mexico, has called for schools to notify parents about potentially age-inappropriate materials and emphasized the need for transparency in educational content.


Rep. Lord on AI in agriculture: 'Technology is not here to replace our ranchers and farmers but to support them'

Stefani Lord, a House representative from New Mexico, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) should be used to enhance rather than replace traditional agriculture, with an emphasis on sustainability and community benefits.


Rep. Dow: 'I will always oppose laws that restrict the 2nd amendment rights of law abiding citizens'

Rebecca Dow, a House representative from New Mexico, has expressed her firm opposition to any restrictions on lawful gun ownership.


Rep. Dow on public service: 'A healthy commission isn’t about echo chambers—it’s about balance and diversity of thought'

Rebecca Dow, a New Mexico House representative, has expressed concerns about the importance of diverse viewpoints in public service.


Rep. Block: Gov. Grisham 'hates on Trump' for approach to DC crime, then 'does the exact same thing in Española'

John Block, a New Mexico House representative, said that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham contradicted herself by opposing executive action in Washington, D.C., and then issuing a similar directive in Española.


Sen. Block on D.C. crime rate: 'Democrats don't seem to care'

Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, has said that Democrats are dismissing crime concerns in Washington, D.C., while Republicans remain focused on restoring public safety.


Sen. Block: 'I hope we can get at least 400k self-deportations by the end of the year'

Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that self-deportation trends under President Trump could result in millions of undocumented immigrants leaving the United States.



Kirtland detective completes APD academy to boost interagency investigative skills

A detective from the 377th Security Forces Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base has completed a three-week detective academy hosted by the Albuquerque Police Department (APD).


New Mexico Higher Education Department restores financial aid helpline after temporary outage

The New Mexico Higher Education Department’s Financial Aid Division experienced a temporary disruption in its helpline services between August 13 and August 18.


Rio Grande Foundation shares mayoral candidate responses ahead of Albuquerque election

Seven candidates are on the ballot for the upcoming Albuquerque mayoral election scheduled for November 4.


New Mexico updates ethics courses to include nondisclosure act training

The State Personnel Office Learning and Development Bureau in New Mexico has updated its ethics courses to incorporate training on the new "Nondisclosure of Sensitive Personal Information Act."


New Mexico DOJ files lawsuit over alleged $1.6 million Medicaid fraud

The New Mexico Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against two operators of the nonprofit afterschool program Kids in Need of Support Services (KISS) in Silver City.