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OPINION: Financial Assurance: A solution in search of a problem

New Mexico has been fortunate in recent years to reap billions of dollars in revenue from oil and natural gas production.


Court dismisses lawsuit blocking New Mexico United's proposed stadium

ESPN 101.7 "THE TEAM" announced on its website that a court has dismissed a lawsuit blocking New Mexico United's proposed stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park.


Building New Mexico’s Future: Ken Miyagishima’s Vision for a Stronger New Mexico

New Mexico faces challenges—from crumbling infrastructure on Native lands and a water shortage to rising housing costs and lagging economic development.


Kristina Fisher on Bridging Policy Gaps and Bringing Common Sense to New Mexico’s Capitol

With overstretched legislators, difficult budget processes, and rising environmental and infrastructure challenges, at least one New Mexico group says the state needs policy solutions that are clear-eyed, practical, and rooted in community values.


New Mexico United falls 1-0 as Riverhounds capitalized on a poor pass in the defensive third

New Mexico United lost 1-0 to Pittsburgh Riverhounds after conceding in the 73rd minute, despite controlling much of the possession and facing several close calls throughout the match in an intense USL Championship contest.


Arts & Culture: Time machines of the printed page

Time machines exist. They’re called books. Books transmit the thoughts and cultures from the past and bring them to the present.


NMDOT offers free virtual NEPA training sessions this summer

Transportation professionals in New Mexico have the opportunity to enhance their skills in public engagement through free virtual training sessions provided by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) this summer.



Governor seeks federal aid after severe floods hit Ruidoso

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has taken steps to address the catastrophic flooding affecting Ruidoso.


Aging department expands services with new long-term care division

The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has reactivated a division to oversee essential programs aimed at empowering residents to age with dignity and independence.


New Mexico Department of Agriculture schedules public hearings for rule amendments

The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has scheduled public hearings to discuss proposed amendments to several rules.


Over 500 rural areas gain high-speed internet with $6.8M federal funding

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the completion of three broadband projects that have brought high-speed internet to over 500 rural locations in Cibola and McKinley counties, New Mexico.


Deadline nears for Grant County fire victims to claim SNAP benefit replacements

Grant County residents affected by the Trout Fire have until July 16 to apply for emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.


New Mexico integrates universal home visiting program into early childhood department

Universal light-touch home visiting program transitions to ECECD The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has announced the transition of the Universal Light-Touch Home Visiting Program to its management.


Katie Gutierrez on Why New Mexico’s Economic Policy Must Work for Families, Not Just Spreadsheets

New Mexico is experiencing record surpluses and rising oil and gas revenues, which present state leaders with a test.


Rep. Dow: Gas prices are 'dropping in red states' but rising in blue states

Rebecca Dow, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that Republican-led states are experiencing declining gas prices while cautioning that Democrats might implement higher fuel taxes.


Rep. Lord: New Mexico 'named the most dangerous state in America to raise a family'

Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that the state was named the most dangerous in America to raise a family.


Rep. Dow on education funding: 'It’s time for dollars to follow students'

Rebecca Dow, House Representative of New Mexico, said that the significant rise in public school funding should lead to improved student outcomes and called for funding to follow students.


State Sen. Block: One Big Beautiful Bill 'does much more good than bad'

State Senator Jay Block of New Mexico has said that the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers tax relief, protects American jobs, and secures the border.


Rep. Block: Lawmakers opposed to Big Beautiful Bill are 'self-righteous, self-serving, conniving'

John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, said that defeating the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) would result in tax hikes, border insecurity, and no progress on deficit reduction.