New report: New Mexico agriculture industry generated $50.5B in economic impact in 2025
New Mexico’s food and agriculture sector generated $50.5 billion in economic impact in 2025, supporting more than 265,000 jobs, according to a new report.
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Measles cases rise to 15 in southern New Mexico, all linked to detention centers
Measles cases in New Mexico have risen to 15, all linked to detention centers in southern New Mexico, including three in Doña Ana County.
Santa Fe jury awards New Mexico $375M in Meta child exploitation case
A Santa Fe jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the company misled users and enabled child exploitation on its platforms.
New Mexico to invest $13.5M in trails, outdoor programs under FY27 budget
New Mexico will invest $13.5 million in trails, watershed projects and youth outdoor programs as part of the FY27 state budget.
NMDOJ says Otero County broke the law when it met to extend immigrant detention contract
The New Mexico Department of Justice says Otero County violated the Open Meetings Act when it approved an extension of an ICE detention contract during an emergency meeting.
New Mexico reminds residents to file income tax returns by April 15
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department reminds residents that state and federal income tax returns are due April 15 and highlights refundable credits available to eligible filers.
Heinrich says New Mexico gas prices up 35% amid U.S. conflict with Iran
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says New Mexico gas prices have risen 35% to an average of $3.67 per gallon and blames the increase on the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran.
Gas prices jump in Las Cruces as Spring Break travel begins and global oil tensions rise
Gas prices are climbing in Las Cruces and across New Mexico as Spring Break travel begins, with AAA reporting a sharp weekly jump and local stations ranging from about $3.29 to $3.99.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez seeks answers after reported U.S. strike on Iranian girls’ school killed 175
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez joined colleagues in demanding answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after reports said a U.S. strike on an Iranian girls’ school killed 175 civilians.
