By the #s: NM’s new military-controlled border zone is not a ‘60-foot buffer.’ It’s 400 square miles
A new military-controlled zone in southern New Mexico covers 400 square miles, contradicting earlier claims of a 60-foot buffer near the border.
News
326 posts
What New Mexicans should know about Real ID before the May 7 deadline
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.
Vasquez wants to lock in rural broadband access — permanently
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 voters to see major changes in primaries and marriage license fees
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.
Guilty verdict delivered in Michael Ybarra child sex abuse trial in Las Cruces
A Doña Ana County jury found Michael Ybarra guilty of multiple child sexual abuse charges following a trial in 3rd Judicial District Court in Las Cruces.
Anti-distraction policy in schools becomes law in NM
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.
Electric vehicle test drive event set for May 3 at NMSU
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 brace for steep cuts to federal funding
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.
Teachers blindsided as state pulls funding for $5,000 special education retention stipends
Some Las Cruces educators expected $5,000 retention stipends this year — but state officials say there was never a funding guarantee.