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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new rule imposing a methane fee on oil and gas companies.

New Mexico faces significant decline in public school enrollment

New Mexico is facing a significant decline in public school enrollment, a concern that has been highlighted by the Rio Grande Foundation (RGF) for several years.

Utah lawsuit seeks disposal of millions of acres of federal land

The State of Utah is pursuing a legal case to compel the federal government to relinquish control of millions of acres of unappropriated lands within its borders.

New Mexico officials unveil proposals to counter Trump's deportation plans

New Mexico is taking a stance against potential immigration enforcement actions by the incoming Trump administration.

Solare Collegiate Charter School announces new facility and expanded grades

Rachael Sewards, founder and executive director of Solare Collegiate Charter School, provided an update on the school's progress at a recent board meeting.

Man charged for alleged stabbing incident in Shiprock

A man has been charged with assault involving a dangerous weapon following an alleged stabbing incident outside a grocery store in Shiprock, New Mexico.

New Mexico allocates $5.4M for rural healthcare improvements

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that four rural health care organizations in New Mexico will receive a total of $5.4 million from the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund.

NARF highlights efforts to protect Native American sacred places

Traditional knowledge, culture, health, and spirituality are deeply interconnected with Native American sacred places.

Touro College plans first dental school in New Mexico

Dr. David Katz, vice dean for Clinical Affairs at Touro College of Dental Medicine, addressed the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce Board on November 14.

RPAC-NM reports high success rate supporting candidates in New Mexico's general election

The 2024 General Election in New Mexico saw significant involvement from the REALTORS® Political Action Committee of New Mexico (RPAC-NM), which supported 100 candidates across the state.

New Mexico's child poverty ranking depends on measurement criteria

Does New Mexico have the highest child poverty rate in the United States?

Gina DeBlassie appointed interim health secretary following Patrick Allen's resignation

Patrick M. Allen, Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health, is stepping down from his role effective at the end of the day, as announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.

New Mexico's child poverty rank varies due to different census measures

An alternative measure from the U.S. Census Bureau ranks New Mexico as 17th in the nation for child poverty, which is above the national average.

New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board schedules virtual public meeting

The New Mexico State Land Trusts Advisory Board is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be conducted via audio and video conference.

Deadline extended for federal replacement of stolen SNAP benefits