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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.


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.


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...


Internship funding available for New Mexico agriculture businesses

New Mexico's Agricultural Workforce Development (AWD) Program is now accepting applications from agricultural businesses for internship funding.


New Mexico highlights elder abuse awareness month: citizens urged to report suspected cases

June is recognized as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of protecting older adults from harm.


NMOGA highlights importance of oil industry at EnergyPlex Conference

During the eighth annual EnergyPlex Conference, discussions centered on the impact of New Mexico's oil and gas industry.


Haaland secures 10k volunteers in bid for New Mexico governorship

Haaland's campaign for governor of New Mexico has gained significant traction, with over 10,000 individuals signing up to volunteer.


Interview with John Echohawk highlights decades-long focus on tribal water rights

I recently had the opportunity to speak with John Echohawk, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF), about the organization's longstanding involvement in water rights issues.


Special hunts available for military and veterans in New Mexico

Applications are now open for special military and veteran hunts for oryx and pronghorn.


New Mexico boosts rural infrastructure with $15M funding

The New Mexico Environment Department's (NMED) Water Protection Division is enhancing resources for rural communities through its Rural Infrastructure Program.


New Mexico celebrates half-century milestone of child support program

New Mexico is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Child Support Program.


State Tribal Leaders Summit discusses budget cuts and economic development

The annual State Tribal Leaders Summit took place on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Santa Fe Indian School.


New Mexico launches interactive regional water planning mapping tool

The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (NMISC) has introduced a new tool aimed at enhancing water planning across the state.


New Mexico hosts 2025 Literacy and Humanities Summer Convening

The New Mexico Public Education Department recently hosted the 2025 Literacy and Humanities Summer Convening, titled "Empower Education—I, We, You," which brought together educators from across the state.


Sec. Schardin Clarke elected secretary of Federation of Tax Administrators board

New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke has been elected as the secretary of the Federation of Tax Administrators (FTA) Board of Trustees for the 2025 to 2026 term.


New Mexico warns residents about scam texts impersonating motor vehicle division

The New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has issued a warning about a series of scam text messages falsely claiming to be from the MVD or local government agencies.