Soaring Housing Costs Push Santa Fe Police Into Rio Rancho

Santa Fe police officers are increasingly living in Rio Rancho due to soaring housing costs, raising concerns about community connection and public safety.

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State Pays Law School Tuition to Bring Lawyers Where Rural New Mexico Needs Them Most

Across rural New Mexico, thousands navigate family court and civil disputes without legal representation. With nearly 88 percent of family court litigants representing themselves, the state is launching a program to place attorneys in underserved acequias, colonias and land grant communities where access to justice has long been out of reach.

Police Are Learning to Hear You—And It’s a Game-Changer

A new investigative interviewing course at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is teaching officers to replace coercive interrogations with science-based conversations focused on truth, trust and accurate information gathering.

New Mexico’s Universal Childcare Program is Costing More Than Expected — and the Bills Are Already Piling Up

New Mexico’s ambitious universal childcare expansion is drawing thousands of new families into the system — but unexpected enrollment growth is straining state budgets and raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of one of the nation’s most closely watched early childhood initiatives.

Expanded Child Care is Progress. But New Mexico’s Families Still Face a 15,000-Seat Gap.

Despite major investments in early childhood education, New Mexico still faces a severe shortage of child care seats, leaving thousands of families struggling to find reliable care.

Santa Fe Public Schools Face Tough Math—Declining Enrollment, Growing Bills

With enrollment projected to fall below 10,000 students, Santa Fe Public Schools is confronting rising labor costs, substitute teacher contract disputes, and difficult budget decisions that could reshape programs and staffing across the district.

Citizens are Now Closer To Lawmakers, New Legislative Office Opens in Albuquerque

A new legislative office opened in Albuquerque, giving unpaid...

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NMDOT Urges Drivers to Stay Alert as Work Zone Awareness Week Begins

The New Mexico Department of Transportation issued recommendations on...

New Mexico Push Lawsuit Over Disaster Spending

According to New Mexico House Republicans, the governor allocated...

Strong Winds and Hard Freeze Expected as Cold Weather System Moves In

A massive weather front is expected to hit New...

NMTD Welcomes Travelers from 50 States and 108 Countries in 2025

New Mexico Tourism Department welcomed an estimated 337,498 travelers from all 50 states and 108 countries in 2025.

New Mexico Women’s Tennis Absorbs Sweep by Zags in Road Trip Finale

A grueling three-match road stretch caught up with the New Mexico Lobos on Sunday as they suffered a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Spokane.

Xcel Energy Warns of Potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs Amid Texas, New Mexico Wildfire Risk

Xcel Energy has issued a warning for the northern Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico as critical wildfire conditions move into the region. A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is potentially scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, starting as early as 9:00 AM CT.

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State Pays Law School Tuition to Bring Lawyers Where Rural New Mexico Needs Them Most

Across rural New Mexico, thousands navigate family court and civil disputes without legal representation. With nearly 88 percent of family court litigants representing themselves, the state is launching a program to place attorneys in underserved acequias, colonias and land grant communities where access to justice has long been out of reach.

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New Mexico Reopens Fight Over Toxic Oil and Gas Wastewater — Environmentalists Call It a Political Gamble

New Mexico regulators voted to revive a contentious rulemaking process that could expand the use of treated oil and gas wastewater beyond drilling sites, reigniting a fierce clash between industry advocates and environmental groups over public health, water scarcity and political influence.

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Why New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Program Is in Court — and How It Could Help Families Save Thousands

A court challenge is testing New Mexico’s universal child care program, but for many families the bigger question is economic: how much money can it save, and what is at stake if the program faces disruption? Here’s what the legal fight means and how the program could help household budgets.

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Summer Fun At Isotopes v. Comets on Sunday

Sunny weather and summer vibes brought the energy to the Albuquerque Isotopes game at Rio Grande Credit Union Field...

Families Can Get $120 Per Child This Summer — But Many Still Don’t Know SUN Bucks Exists

As school cafeterias close for summer, New Mexico is expanding SUN Bucks, providing eligible families $120 per child for groceries during the break.

They Gathered in Candlelight for Juniper Blessing. In Santa Fe, Grief Became a Call to Remember.

A candlelight vigil at Santa Fe Plaza drew mourners from across New Mexico to remember Juniper Blessing, a 19-year-old student killed in Seattle. Friends, advocates and community leaders transformed grief into a public call for compassion, remembrance and justice as investigators continue probing the fatal stabbing.

State Pays Law School Tuition to Bring Lawyers Where Rural New Mexico Needs Them Most

Across rural New Mexico, thousands navigate family court and civil disputes without legal representation. With nearly 88 percent of family court litigants representing themselves, the state is launching a program to place attorneys in underserved acequias, colonias and land grant communities where access to justice has long been out of reach.

Here is What You Need to Know Why “Sidewalk Ban” Faces Backlash

The sidewalk ban ordinance in Albuquerque has raised concerns over people facing homelessness. Here is what you need to know.

Soaring Housing Costs Push Santa Fe Police Into Rio Rancho

Santa Fe police officers are increasingly living in Rio Rancho due to soaring housing costs, raising concerns about community connection and public safety.

Police: 4 Men Plotted Deadly Ambush Near UNM

A fatal shooting near the University of New Mexico campus is being investigated as a possible planned ambush after four suspects were taken into custody in the killing of 23-year-old Eden Rock. Police say surveillance footage showed the men hiding behind a dumpster before attacking and shooting the victim in an alley south of Central Avenue.

Sip, Savor, Celebrate, and More —Cocktail Week Takes Over New Mexico

New Mexico Cocktail Week returns for its fourth year, highlighting the state’s growing craft cocktail scene with events, tastings, and a shift toward mocktails.

APS Superintendent Honors Graduates: ‘Make the World a Better Place’

In her weekly message, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent Gabriella Durán Blakey recognized Class of 2026 graduates and thanked those behind their success.

Las Cruces Catholic Diocese Pushes Back Against Border Wall Land Grab That Threatens Sacred Mount Cristo Rey

The U.S. government is seeking to seize land owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces for border wall construction near Mount Cristo Rey, a revered pilgrimage site in southern New Mexico. The diocese argues the move violates religious freedom protections and threatens access to sacred ground visited by thousands each year.

Officials and U.S. Air Force Agree on PFAS Cleanup Plan at Cannon

In New Mexico, environmental officials have reached an agreement with the US Air Force concerning the release of PFAS...

Agencies Focus on Outreach as Screwworm Threat Approaches

New Mexico agencies are focusing on outreach as the New World screwworm approaches, raising concerns among ranchers about livestock health and economic impacts. This headline matters because the screwworm, eradicated from the U.S. decades ago, has resurged in Mexico and threatens to cross the border.

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