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Bernalillo County DA Sam Bregman reports multiple juveniles charged for guns at Albuquerque schools

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman announced on August 21, 2025 that three juveniles were charged with bringing firearms onto different Albuquerque high school campuses.


Rep. Dow: 'I am absolutely fed up with the continued failed policies at CYFD'

Rebecca Dow, a representative in the New Mexico House, has criticized state leadership for allegedly ignoring repeated child fatalities under the oversight of the Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD).


Rep. Block: 'New Mexico’s broken medical malpractice laws are killing rural health care'

John Block, a House representative from New Mexico, has raised concerns over rising malpractice insurance costs, which he claims are forcing rural hospitals to lose doctors and threatening access to care.


Rep. Block: 7-day firearm purchase waiting bill is ‘blatantly unconstitutional’

John Block, a New Mexico state representative, has criticized the state's recently enacted seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases.


Sen. Block on D.C. crime rate: 'Remember, Democrats didn't want more law enforcement'

Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that Democrats opposed stronger policing and argued for the permanent establishment of federal crime-fighting assistance by repealing the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act.


Sen. Block on Ukraine: 'Putin admits he would never have invaded Ukraine if Trump was president'

Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the Ukraine invasion would not have occurred under former President Donald Trump.


New Mexico Child First director on child welfare crisis: 'The secretary doesn’t know how many children have died'

Marilyn Beck, executive director of the New Mexico Child First Network, testified at a legislative committee hearing about six child maltreatment fatalities under the oversight of the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD).


Arts & Culture: Olivia Amaya Ortiz explains Soundings—An Exhibit in Five Parts

Walking into 516 ARTS on Central Ave in Albuquerque, New Mexico I immediately encounter a large musical score on the wall.


OPINION: New Mexico’s religious freedom is slipping away

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” – 2 Corinthians 3:17


OPINION: New Mexico’s leaders just voted against families

Congress has just passed one of the most significant pro-family reforms in decades. The legislation delivers practical help to parents, women, and children—yet every single member of New Mexico’s congressional delegation voted against it.


OPINION: When the church says yes

This week, after five long years in New Mexico’s foster care system, a little girl named “Wren” will finally walk into her forever home.


OPINION: Anonymous journalists doxed by mainstream media

Colorado and New Mexico have a lot in common politically. Largely rural conservative states dominated by a big liberal city with a leftist mayor and a leftist governor.


School of Law faculty lead key sessions at State Bar of New Mexico annual meeting

The State Bar of New Mexico held its 2025 Annual Meeting at Sandia Resort & Casino from July 31 to August 2.


New Mexico United adjusts match kickoff for national TV broadcast

New Mexico United has announced a revised kickoff time for its upcoming match against Lexington SC, now set for 4:00 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, September 28, 2025.


Deb Haaland addresses threats to public radio and small businesses in recent tweets

Deb Haaland addressed concerns about public radio funding cuts impacting rural New Mexico communities and highlighted tariff challenges facing local coffee roasters in posts dated August 20-21, 2025.


UNM School of Law professors receive state bar awards for advocacy and well-being

Two professors from the University of New Mexico School of Law have been recognized by the State Bar of New Mexico with annual awards for their work in the legal community.


Fall Festival returns to Los Luceros Historic Site with cultural events on September 21

Los Luceros Historic Site will host its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alcalde, New Mexico.


Former NM congresswoman Yvette Herrell nominated for USDA post

Yvette Herrell, a former New Mexico congresswoman, has been appointed by the Trump administration as an assistant secretary for congressional relations in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


Tenth Circuit strikes down New Mexico's 7-day firearm purchase waiting period

The New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA) has expressed approval of a recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.


Music extravaganza fundraiser aims to support victims of trafficking and violence

The NM We Care Project and NM Dream Center are organizing a fundraiser to support local organizations that aid victims of human trafficking and missing or murdered Indigenous people.