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New Mexico Supreme Court

ACLU, New Mexico lawmakers petition state Supreme Court to block infant-removal policy

The ACLU of New Mexico and several state lawmakers asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to block a CYFD policy allowing newborns to be removed from parents without a court order in some cases.

Danielle Prokop
A lifeguard instructor leads a swim lesson for a group of children gathered in an indoor swimming pool.
Community

Registration opens May 30 for Las Cruces summer swim lessons

Las Cruces Parks & Recreation will open registration May 30 for summer swim lessons at East Mesa Pool and Laabs Pool.

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Students present a prototype during the Innoventure Challenge Finals at New Mexico State University.
NMSU

New Mexico students tackle real-world challenges at NMSU Innoventure Challenge Finals

Student entrepreneurs from across New Mexico pitched business ideas focused on technology, sustainability and community challenges during the finals of NMSU’s Innoventure Challenge.

Carlos Cuesta
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association President Missi Currier speaks on a panel during the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in North Dakota.
Elections

NM Oil and Gas Association president tells conference crowd to oppose Deb Haaland’s bid for governor

The head of New Mexico’s oil and gas industry association urged business leaders to oppose Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial bid, warning conference attendees about the political and economic stakes of the 2026 race.

Jacob Orledge
The Las Cruces City Council meets in council chambers during a public meeting at City Hall.
City Council

Las Cruces restores full funding for LCPS community schools program

Las Cruces city councilors voted to restore full funding for the LCPS community schools program after a proposed reduction drew concern during FY27 budget discussions.

Damien Willis
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

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