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State Personnel Office announces automation of Job Architecture project

The State Personnel Office, in collaboration with the Department of Finance and Administration's SHARE team, is set to automate the Job Architecture project.


Federal judge restores funding for medical research cut by Trump Administration

Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, announced a federal court ruling that restores funding for medical and public health research grants previously terminated by the Trump Administration.


Defendants in Mary Melero case remanded for violating release conditions

Angelica Chacon and Patricia Hurtado have been remanded into police custody after violating their conditions of release, according to the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ).


Arizona policies lead to economic success over New Mexico

A recent analysis trip to Phoenix aimed at understanding why Arizona's largest city is more successful than Albuquerque has been deemed unnecessary by the Rio Grande Foundation.


Albuquerque hosts peaceful protest at Mariposa Basin Park with diverse themes

Pics and thoughts from No Kings rally in Albuquerque Protesters gathered at Mariposa Basin Park in Albuquerque on Saturday, coinciding with President Trump's birthday and the 250th anniversary of the US Army.


New Mexico joins lawsuit over electric vehicle mandate repeal

New Mexico has joined a federal lawsuit concerning the repeal of an electric vehicle (EV) mandate.


Route 66 Center raises concerns over New Mexico's government spending practices

Route 66 Center has become a focal point for criticism of New Mexico's government operations.


Rio Grande Foundation cautiously supports Children's Future Act with reservations

The Rio Grande Foundation has expressed cautious support for a new legislative proposal in New Mexico, known as the "Children’s Future Act."


Senate Minority Leader Sharer on border enforcement: 'Progressive leadership continues to ignore the public safety crisis'

William "Bill" Sharer, minority floor leader of the New Mexico Senate, expressed support for federal initiatives aimed at combating cartels and violent crime.


Climbing the Education Mountain: Mandi Torrez on New Mexico's Reform Efforts

New Mexico’s education system has long ranked near the bottom nationally in student achievement, with chronic challenges in literacy, teacher recruitment, and rural access.


Conservation Voters New Mexico responds to political assassinations in Minnesota

On June 13, 2025, a political assassination occurred in Minnesota, claiming the lives of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.


NM 475 rehabilitation project completed; full access restored

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has announced the completion of a $3.5 million roadway rehabilitation project on NM 475, known as Hyde Park Road.


Governor appoints Anastasia Martin to First Judicial District Court

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Anastasia Martin to the First Judicial District Court.


OPINION: From victory to vulnerability: The new battle for women’s sports

I was a four-sport varsity athlete, a girls’ volleyball and track coach, and a high school athletic director.


OPINION: Gender policies clash with public opinion in NM

I recently met Neeraja Deshpande, the 24-year-old author of the Independent Women’s Forum report “The Disjointed Reality in New Mexico: New Mexico Gender Policies Clash with Public Opinion.”


OPINION: No kings, no brains

This year, I’ll be celebrating Flag Day along with most of my fellow Patriotic Americans. But some people in Santa Fe and around the state will be participating in the “No Kings” leftist day of protest.


Albuquerque leaders oppose Trump’s immigration policies targeting local communities

Local organizations and officials in Albuquerque are preparing to address recent immigration policies at a press conference.


Governor declares emergency over Trout Fire near Silver City

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared an emergency and secured Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) to address the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest near Silver City.


Gov. Grisham on naming avian biologist to game commission: 'Dr. Witt is internationally recognized for his research on hummingbirds'

Michelle Lujan Grisham, the governor of New Mexico, announced in a press release the appointment of Christopher C. Witt to the State Game Commission.


NMDOH manager on childhood immunization success: 'Vaccines are one of the greatest tools we have to protect children’s health'

Andrea Romero, Immunization Program Manager at the New Mexico Department of Health, said in a public announcement that vaccines are crucial for safeguarding children's health by eradicating deadly childhood diseases that once claimed thousands of...