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Sen. Martin Heinrich’s HALT Fentanyl Act is headed to President Trump’s desk. The bill would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs — a move praised by local law enforcement.
New Mexico is tied for one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the U.S., with overdose and suicide leading causes — experts say most deaths are preventable.
DHS is accelerating border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona, prompting backlash from tribes, environmental groups and southern border residents.
New Mexico's new Doula Credentialing Act allows doulas to enroll as Medicaid providers starting July 1, expanding access to culturally grounded, nonmedical birth support in underserved communities.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a statewide drought emergency, directing New Mexico agencies to coordinate water conservation and wildfire response amid record-low reservoir levels and escalating fire risk.
New Mexico sues Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, citing repeated arsenic violations and failures to notify residents. The state is seeking court intervention to ensure access to safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that public employees aren’t protected under the state’s whistleblower law unless their disclosures serve the public interest — a decision that could reshape how retaliation claims are handled statewide.
Santa Teresa’s airport is getting $240,000 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements and design work for a major pavement project, Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced Thursday.
Housing New Mexico is offering over $3 million in free home repair funding for low-income homeowners, with expanded access and no-cost upgrades for safety, accessibility and structural issues.
