First day of early voting in New Mexico includes ‘hiccup’ for same-day registration
The first day of early voting in New Mexico’s primary election included temporary problems with same-day voter registration in some counties.
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Lujan Grisham mandates NM environment officials resume food, health inspections
New Mexico will resume health and food safety inspections after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham intervened following a pause in enforcement.
NM Project Jupiter data center developers rename company after Pueblo of Acoma criticism
Project Jupiter developers will rename their company after the Pueblo of Acoma objected to use of its name, though concerns about environmental impacts remain.
New Mexico Primary 2026: U.S. Senate
Matt Dodson is challenging U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján in New Mexico’s Democratic primary after being ousted from the state party.
Federal regulatory staff protest proposed New Mexico pipeline for data center
Federal regulators have formally protested a proposed New Mexico pipeline to supply a data center, a move that could delay the project and trigger a more extensive review process.
New Mexico environmental groups seek federal regulators to deny pipeline for Project Jupiter
Environmental groups are asking federal officials to deny a proposed pipeline connected to Project Jupiter, arguing the project raises unresolved environmental and permitting concerns.
New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 37
Candidates are lining up for New Mexico House District 37 ahead of the 2026 primary, setting up a contested race that could shape representation in the southern part of the state.
New Mexico enacts sweeping statewide fire restrictions to prevent wildfires
New Mexico has enacted statewide fire restrictions banning campfires, smoking and most outdoor burning as officials warn the state is already experiencing a severe wildfire season.
New Mexico AG releases blistering report, announces lawsuit against state child welfare agency
A state report found systemic failures in New Mexico’s child welfare agency, including child deaths and retaliation claims, prompting a lawsuit seeking accountability.
