News from May 2025

By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2025
The New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) has implemented a new rule that bans the discharge of "produced water" into the state's ground and surface waters.

By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2025
The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) is organizing a free legal workshop and Power of Attorney Clinic for residents of New Mexico.

By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2025
The New Mexico Economic Development Department has announced the opening of applications for the FY26 New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Grant.

By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2025
Nusenda Credit Union has inaugurated its new branch located at 2801 Juan Tabo Blvd NE.

By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2025
As the political landscape in New Mexico heats up, Deb Haaland, a candidate for governor, addressed voters directly about potential economic impacts from recent actions by President Trump and congressional Republicans.

By New Mexico Sun | May 14, 2025
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has opened the floor for public comments on its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment 7, covering the federal fiscal years 2024 to 2029.

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
Jay Block, a State Senator from New Mexico, has emphasized the importance of strong U.S. leadership in preventing nuclear conflict and stabilizing geopolitics, following the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
John Block, House Representative of New Mexico, said that the China trade agreement reflects the success of Trump-era tariffs and signals a stronger U.S. approach to international trade.

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
John Block, a House Representative from New Mexico, has expressed support for refugees from South Africa while criticizing the South African government.

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
The Special Olympics is a global movement that empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities through the transformative power of sport.
By Robert Witsenhausen | May 13, 2025
Who could miss the lurid tale of the Las Cruces Municipal Judge who got a little too cozy with the cartels?

By Kenneth W. Costello | May 13, 2025
Political efforts to curtail gas supply and demand have met with limited success.

By Jim Townsend | May 13, 2025
It’s pretty simple, if the radical progressive politicians running our state continue to intentionally defy the enforcement of federal law and disregard executive orders from President Donald Trump, New Mexico will face harsh fiscal consequences.

By Brian C. Nixon | May 13, 2025
Experimental, improvisatory music is not for the faint of heart.

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and NMexus have announced the launch of a global business accelerator and commercialization center aimed at increasing foreign direct investment in New Mexico.

By New Mexico Sun | May 13, 2025
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has unveiled a section of the federal budget reconciliation bill that could have significant impacts on Americans, including cuts to Medicaid and programs designed to safeguard air and water quality.

By New Mexico Sun Reports | May 12, 2025
In a twist of irony, Micayle Petersen—an advocate for children's protection and free speech—says she was silenced during a public hearing on Senate Bill 552, legislation that claimed to champion those very principles. SB552, titled the “Protection of School Library Materials Act,” purportedly aimed to safeguard free expression and shield school staff from retaliation.

By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Gail Armstrong, the New Mexico House Republican Leader, said in a press release that the recent fentanyl seizure underscores the urgent need for legislative action to protect New Mexico communities.

By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Rebecca Dow, the state representative for New Mexico District 38, expressed concerns about free graduate tuition, stating it lacks oversight and fails to address the state's low graduation rate and narrow degree outcomes.

By New Mexico Sun | May 12, 2025
Ant Thornton, the state senator for New Mexico District 19, said that New Hampshire's establishment of a bitcoin reserve sets a precedent that other states, including New Mexico, are likely to follow.