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A new military-controlled zone in southern New Mexico covers 400 square miles, contradicting earlier claims of a 60-foot buffer near the border.
New federal ID rules take effect May 7. Here’s what New Mexico residents need to know about getting a Real ID and what to bring to the airport.
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez introduced a bill to permanently fund rural broadband, aiming to connect underserved areas with faster internet and better infrastructure.
New Mexico will allow independent voters to participate in primaries starting in 2026. Meanwhile, marriage license fees will rise from $25 to $55 on June 20, 2025.
Michael Ybarra, 40, was convicted by a Doña Ana County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges after being accused of assaulting a young relative. Sentencing is scheduled for later this year.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law restricting cellphone use and other distractions in New Mexico classrooms, aiming to improve student focus and safety.
Local drivers had the chance to test drive electric vehicles and learn about clean energy options during a free event hosted May 3 at NMSU by El Paso Electric and Drive Electric New Mexico.
New Mexico lawmakers are preparing for significant losses in federal funding that support key services, including health care, education and infrastructure, as pandemic-era aid winds down.
Some Las Cruces educators expected $5,000 retention stipends this year — but state officials say there was never a funding guarantee.
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