New Mexico downwinders face possible scams
Advocates warn New Mexico downwinders to avoid scams tied to new $100K RECA compensation, as claim filings aren’t yet open.
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Homeland Security accelerates border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona
DHS is accelerating border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona, prompting backlash from tribes, environmental groups and southern border residents.
Brace for a bleak water year on top of ‘nightmare’ fire weather season
New Mexico faces a bleak water year alongside extreme fire risk, with state officials warning of compounding climate impacts heading into summer 2025.
Governor vetoes Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park bill
A plan to preserve 783 acres along the Rio Grande was vetoed by the governor, disappointing Southern New Mexico lawmakers and conservation groups.
