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New Mexico’s state land commissioner rejected a pipeline application tied to the proposed Project Jupiter data center, dealing a setback to the project.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled an $11.3 billion FY27 budget proposal emphasizing child care, education, health coverage and infrastructure while maintaining historically high state reserves.
The U.S. Senate confirmed former New Mexico Rep. Yvette Herrell as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs on a 53–43 vote Thursday.
A $4 million federal transit grant will fund a new express bus service linking Las Cruces and El Paso, aiming to improve cross-border access for commuters and transit-dependent residents.
The Mesilla Valley MPO is seeking a Bicycle Community Representative for its Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee. Applications are open through Feb. 2.
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Melanie Kenderdine resigned abruptly Dec. 5 for personal reasons, citing her husband’s poor health. Deputy Secretary Erin Taylor will serve as acting secretary while the governor’s office searches for a replacement.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department will hold a delinquent property tax auction in Doña Ana County on Dec. 15 in Las Cruces for properties with unpaid taxes dating back at least four years.
New Mexico’s 2025 Tax Expenditure Report shows $1.1 billion in resident benefits, with food deductions and child tax credits leading all categories.
The Legislature passed, and the acting governor signed, a $162.5 million plan to keep SNAP benefits flowing in case of a federal lapse, safeguarding food aid for hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans.
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