New Mexico
Recent News About New Mexico
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OPINION: New Mexico should dump its clean energy policies
It’s important to preface my remarks by saying that I don’t question the existence of climate change and that humans are a major (but not the sole) contributor. This is what science is telling us. As I argue below, I do object to energy policies that derive from a political or quasi-religious agenda, misinformation and ignorance of economic principles. Such policies are inescapably destined to jeopardize the public good for the sake of benefitting special interests.
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New Mexico legislature faces criticism over public participation restrictions
The New Mexico House Judiciary Committee is facing criticism over alleged public participation restrictions at its public hearings on gun-related bills last month.
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Nonprofit arts and culture sector contributes $740.9 million to NM economy in 2022
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has revealed that the state's nonprofit arts and culture industry injected $740.9 million into the economy in 2022. This data was unveiled in the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study, conducted by Americans for the Arts, which underscored the significant economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture sector in New Mexico.
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OPINION: The oil and gas industry continues to shine in New Mexico
As New Mexico’s legislators prepare for the 2024 session, any number of data points continue to show just how significant an impact the oil and gas industry has in the state.
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Technology, not subsidies, is the key to electrification
Most advocates of electrification – and there are many in New Mexico – fail to consider the downsides of electrification. With deepening concerns over climate change, politicians, policymakers, electric utilities, and environmentalists are pushing the idea of electrification: The replacement of fossil fuels with electricity for direct end uses like transportation and water and space heating.
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Specialists looking into cold cases of indigenous people, putting issue 'at the forefront'
The New Mexico attorney general’s office has created two specialist positions to look into cold cases involving Missing and Murdered Indigenous People but needs more funding if it’s going to achieve a high rate of success.
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Coil: 'The way we’re treating tomorrow is that tomorrow it’s going to flood'
New Mexico experienced severe monsoon rains this month, prompting flooding concerns by New Mexico officials.
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New Mexico National Guard to city of Las Vegas: 'We’re all here trying to help our neighbors and our families protect their homes and their possessions'
The New Mexico National Guard worked to secure Las Vegas, New Mexico, from potential flood damage after wildfires ravaged the countryside.
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Vogue features New Mexico photographer: 'It’s just really really exciting'
Former UNM student to be featured in Vogue
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Indigenous Farm Hub spokesperson: 'we want to help our younger generation'
The mission of Indigenous Farm Hub is to revitalize Indigenous culture and customs in agriculture, improve access to Indigenous food and increase sovereignty of tribal communities.
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New Mexico woman on delayed rebate checks: 'we could really use the money right now'
Many families are still waiting for the rebate checks that every eligible New Mexican were promised
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Feds to fund flood prevention efforts: 'Everybody is scared right now'
Impact of Monsoon storms causing concern
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Haaland announces The Indian Youth Service Corps: 'we can help more people access nature'
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has recently announced a new set of guidelines for a New Mexico initiative that intends to develop employment opportunities for young Native Americans
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Bears 'have come out of hibernation,' are entering populated areas of New Mexico
Warnings are being issued instructing residents to be on the lookout for bears who are leaving their drought and fire-ravaged forests in search of food.
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New Mexico Legal Aid helps fire victims apply for relief: 'People are going to have difficulty'
New Mexico Legal Aid is offering its services to help wildfire victims fill out applications for relief and other legal needs.
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Elbrock: 'Not sure' Chama would recover from fire if started by steam trains
The continuing threat of wildfires throughout the state has caused a steam-powered railroad to delay opening its operating season by nearly three weeks.
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'I want to [tell] them 'thank you': Ruidoso man grateful for good Samaritans who rescued after canoe capsizes
A man who nearly drowned when his canoe capsized at Grindstone Lake in Ruidoso plans to meet the two people who saved his life during a beautiful day that nearly turned tragic.
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'All of our rivers, all of our lakes, are running quite low, and that is going to affect our recreational access': New Mexico drought drying up opportunities for summer fun
New Mexico is currently facing the worst drought seen in decades which is putting a damper on outdoor activities as summer approaches.
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Lujan Grisham: 'We are doing all we can to provide relief to New Mexico’s families'
More than 550,000 New Mexico taxpayers are receiving at least $250 in household relief funds being issued by the state.
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Heinrich against forest-wide closures: 'Blanket closures of our public lands are not the answer'
Sen. Martin Heinrich is among those not happy with the decision to close national forests in Cibola, Santa Fe, and Carson due to the ongoing wildfires and the threat of new ones.