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Amy Barela, chair of the New Mexico Republican Party, speaks with attendees at an indoor event with American flags in the background.
Politics

Candidate lawsuit seeks to unseat state NM Republican party chair, prohibit endorsements

A lawsuit filed by Republican candidates seeks to remove New Mexico GOP Chair Amy Barela and block party endorsements in contested primary races.

Patrick Lohmann
Close-up of white prescription pills scattered on a surface, representing opioid medications.
State

New Mexico to receive $40 million in opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sackler family

New Mexico will receive more than $40 million as part of a nationwide opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.

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Student works on a laptop connected to a small electronic sensor device during a demonstration in a school STEM lab.
Climate

Mescalero Apache teens are building wildfire and flood sensors to protect their community

Mescalero Apache students are developing wildfire and flood sensors aimed at giving their community earlier warnings as climate-driven disasters intensify.

Bella Davis
A playground with slides and climbing equipment is seen behind a metal fence, with no children present.
State

Legislative report finds 32,000 young New Mexicans not working, attending school

A new Legislative Finance Committee report finds about 32,000 young New Mexicans ages 16 to 24 are not working or in school, raising economic concerns statewide.

Joshua Bowling
People walking through an outdoor garden art show, viewing artwork displayed on tables and stands under a covered patio.
Las Cruces Events

Art in the Garden returns to Picacho Hills May 9 with expanded lineup of local artists

Art in the Garden returns to Picacho Hills on May 9, featuring 19 artists across six gardens and an expanded lineup that includes participants from outside the neighborhood.

Amanda Dominguez
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez sits at a desk during a congressional hearing, speaking into a microphone with a nameplate in front of him.
Agriculture

Vasquez backs House passage of Farm Bill with provisions for New Mexico agriculture

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez supported House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, including provisions affecting ranchers, SNAP and Tribal institutions in New Mexico.

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A kitchen worker places food into a deep fryer in a commercial kitchen during food preparation.
Health

Lujan Grisham mandates NM environment officials resume food, health inspections

New Mexico will resume health and food safety inspections after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham intervened following a pause in enforcement.

Danielle Prokop
New Mexico State University sign and campus building illuminated at night.
NMSU

NMSU Global Campus partners with Ardham Technologies to strengthen workforce development

NMSU Global Campus partnered with Ardham Technologies to expand workforce training, offering employees online degrees and skill-building programs.

Karen Cooper
Promotional graphic announcing Cole Swindell as the headliner for the 2026 Way Out West Fest in El Paso, scheduled for Sept. 26 during the festival’s 10-year anniversary.
Concerts

Cole Swindell to headline Way Out West Fest in El Paso

Country music artist Cole Swindell will headline Way Out West Fest in El Paso on Sept. 26 as the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.

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