AP declares Democrat Deb Haaland as first female, Native American governor in US
Deb Haaland wins New Mexico's 2026 governor's race, becoming the first Native American woman elected governor in U.S. history.
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New Mexico Civil Rights Act hasn’t sparked more lawsuits, police resignations, early study finds
An early study finds no significant increase in lawsuits, settlement payouts or police resignations after New Mexico enacted its Civil Rights Act in 2021.
New Mexico lawmakers revisit funding proposal to pay for improving state’s poor roads
New Mexico lawmakers revisit a proposal to redirect vehicle tax revenue toward road repairs as a new poll highlights concern about deteriorating roads.
New Mexico immigrant advocates, police to propose streamlined visa process for undocumented victims
New Mexico advocates and police seek legislation to streamline U Visa certification for undocumented crime victims before the 2027 legislative session.
Data center Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing set for early December
Project Jupiter's air quality permit hearing is scheduled for Dec. 7 in Sunland Park, with public comments, emissions questions and legal motions still at issue.
New Mexico residents fighting to save solar observatory from demolition hail partial win
Preservation advocates gain time to challenge demolition plans at Sunspot Solar Observatory, though federal officials still intend to remove the facilities.
New Mexico Dem US Rep. Vasquez debates 2nd Congressional District GOP challenger Cunningham
Gabe Vasquez and Greg Cunningham clash over immigration enforcement, Medicaid, affordability and AI regulation during a debate in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District.
US Interior cancels maintenance, programming at national parks, including several New Mexico sites
White Sands and other New Mexico national parks face delayed maintenance and canceled projects as the Interior Department downgrades nearly 1,500 projects nationwide.
New Mexico AG challenges federal commission’s review of proposed Project Jupiter gas pipeline
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is challenging a federal environmental review of the proposed gas pipeline intended to serve Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County.
