New Mexico officials say 89,000 residents may lose coverage under Medicaid work requirements
New Mexico officials estimate about 89,000 Medicaid recipients could lose coverage under new federal work requirements taking effect in January.
Patrick Lohmann
Patrick Lohmann is a reporter for Source New Mexico.
New Mexico lawmaker criticizes insurance superintendent over 24% premium increase
Las Cruces Rep. Nathan Small criticized New Mexico’s insurance superintendent after regulators approved a 24.4% average premium increase for about 80,000 BeWell customers.
Downwinders advocate Tina Cordova calls for nuclear disarmament in United Nations speech
Tina Cordova told the United Nations that the Trinity Test’s lasting toll on New Mexico families should be a warning against future nuclear testing and weapons.
New Mexico Legislature needs to help local governments permit more housing, report recommends
A new Homewise and Mercatus Center report recommends state incentives for local zoning reform, improved permitting data and a stronger New Mexico housing agency.
New Mexico food banks describe significant increase in demand after federal food aid cuts
New Mexico food banks report sharply higher demand as SNAP changes and rising grocery costs strain families, with Roadrunner Food Bank up 79% year over year.
New Mexico local governments lag in spending opioid settlement funds, new report finds
A state audit found New Mexico counties and cities spent just $15 million of roughly $110 million in opioid settlement funds received through mid-2025.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Haaland outraises Hull 2-1 in month following primary election
Democrat Deb Haaland outraised Republican Gregg Hull by more than 2-1 in the month after New Mexico’s June 2 primary election, according to campaign finance filings.
Laws related to license plate readers, wildlife and violence against police go into effect Wednesday
More than a dozen New Mexico laws took effect July 1, including changes related to license plate readers, wildlife protections and violence against police.
NM smoke shop owner says food desert, not fraud, the reason for his high SNAP revenue
A Smoke City owner says high SNAP sales reflect food access needs in Albuquerque’s International District, not fraud, after a state report flagged smoke shops for unusual revenue.
