Toulouse Oliver, a three-term secretary of state, formally announced her bid for lieutenant governor on Oct. 23, 2025, saying New Mexico needs a champion for democracy in a pivotal election year.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Raúl Torrez are pressing the USDA to reverse its decision to suspend November SNAP benefits, citing harm to 460,000 New Mexicans and potential legal overreach.
With the federal government shutdown threatening to cut funding for Head Start programs across New Mexico, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and colleagues introduced legislation to establish permanent protections for the early-education initiative.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue will host virtual community sessions Oct. 27–29 and Nov. 4, giving residents a chance to hear from each Fire Chief finalist and ask questions through a live YouTube Q&A.
Connie Voisine of New Mexico State University is among seven recipients of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, recognized for her poetry, teaching and role in elevating the literary arts across New Mexico.
With SNAP benefits for 250 000 households in New Mexico hanging in the balance, state officials say they are evaluating every possible option—ramping up food-bank support and coordinating with schools and charities—to avoid a full-scale hunger crisis.
U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are backing legislation to ensure New Mexico’s federal contract workers receive back pay for wages lost during the government shutdown.
Three members of the New Mexico delegation call on the USDA to tap contingency funds and ensure SNAP benefits continue for 250,000 households in the state in November, amid a federal government shutdown and an expected shortfall of $90 million in assistance.
Doña Ana Community College will host two advanced photography workshops this fall, taught by award-winning photojournalist Paul Ratje.
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