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Children eat lunch and fruit at a school cafeteria table during a federally supported meal program.
Politics

Heinrich, Luján demand answers on USDA nutrition program reorganization

Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are demanding answers from the USDA over a proposed reorganization they say could weaken administration of SNAP, WIC and school meal programs.

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Bernalillo County District Attorney and gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman speaks during an Albuquerque Journal town hall panel on May 19, 2026.
Elections

Bernalillo County DA Bregman says he’s running for NM governor because he’s ‘tired of mediocrity’

Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman says he entered New Mexico’s governor race to confront what he called a culture of “mediocrity” in state government and public safety.

Joshua Bowling
Promotional graphic showing new NM State men’s basketball signee Jermaine Washington in a San José State uniform taking a shot during a game.
Aggie Basketball

Aggies add Mountain West guard Jermaine Washington

NM State added former San José State guard Jermaine Washington, who averaged 11.5 points per game and led the Spartans in made three-pointers last season.

Lawrence Thomas
New Mexico Republican Party Chairwoman Amy Barela speaks with attendees during a party gathering in a room lined with American flags.
Politics

NM GOP rift over chairwoman spills into court with days before primary

Infighting inside the New Mexico Republican Party escalated this week as disputes over Chairwoman Amy Barela’s leadership moved into court just days before the June primary election.

Patrick Lohmann
Exterior view of Las Cruces City Hall with flags, desert landscaping and public art outside the building.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces approves $586.3 million budget amid warnings about long-term sustainability

Las Cruces approved a $586.3 million budget for fiscal year 2027 after trimming nearly $16 million in spending as city leaders warned about rising personnel and insurance costs.

Damien Willis
Official portraits of U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján shown side by side against dark blue backgrounds with American flags visible behind them.
Health

Heinrich, Luján push to extend rural hospital program in New Mexico

U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján introduced legislation to extend a federal rural hospital program supporting facilities in Portales and Artesia.

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A sign reading “Polling Station” stands near a grassy area during an election.
Elections

Doña Ana County early voting triples as absentee ballots surge ahead of June primary

Early voting in Doña Ana County has climbed to nearly 6,000 ballots cast ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election, driven by a sharp increase in absentee voting and expanded early voting locations.

Damien Willis
NM State golfer Emma Bunch swings during a practice round at the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship in California.
Aggie Women's Golf

Emma Bunch to begin NCAA Women’s Golf Championship on Friday

NM State golfer Emma Bunch begins competition Friday at the 2026 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship in Carlsbad, California after becoming the first Aggie to qualify for the national championship since 2002.

Michael Navarrette
Officials and community members cut a ribbon in front of the newly opened Peachtree Canyon Apartments affordable housing development in Las Cruces.
Housing

Peachtree Canyon Apartments opens first phase in Las Cruces

Las Cruces officials celebrated the first phase of Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a 144-unit affordable housing development on the city’s East Mesa.

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