Smoking rates fall in New Mexico, but vaping continues to rise among adults
New Mexico's adult smoking rate has dropped to 11.7%, but health officials say vaping continues to rise as the state marks World No Tobacco Day.
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Nearly 8 in 10 participating Doña Ana County independents choose Democratic ballots
Nearly 8 in 10 participating independent voters in Doña Ana County selected Democratic ballots in New Mexico’s new semi-open primary as turnout surpassed 10,000 votes.
Senate passes Heinrich, Luján-backed bill aimed at keeping rural New Mexico hospitals open
The U.S. Senate passed legislation cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján to extend a federal program supporting rural community hospitals in New Mexico and across the country.
Nearly 95,000 New Mexicans vote early in primary election
Secretary of State data shows early voting activity continuing to climb across New Mexico ahead of the June 2 primary election.
NM judge rules Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Barela must leave post
A New Mexico judge ruled that Republican Party of New Mexico Chair Amy Barela must step down from her leadership post amid an ongoing intra-party legal fight.
New Mexico launches statewide energy dashboard tracking emissions, infrastructure and power trends
New Mexico launched a new public energy dashboard designed to track emissions, infrastructure, generation trends and economic impacts tied to the state’s energy transition.
Heinrich presses federal officials as Rio Grande water pressures grow across New Mexico
Sen. Martin Heinrich pressed federal officials over Rio Grande water management, El Vado Dam delays and New Mexico water infrastructure during a Senate hearing this week.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez demands action on DACA renewal delays affecting New Mexicans
Rep. Gabe Vasquez is pressing USCIS to address major delays in DACA renewal processing that could leave thousands of New Mexico recipients at risk of losing protections.
ACLU, New Mexico lawmakers petition state Supreme Court to block infant-removal policy
The ACLU of New Mexico and several state lawmakers asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to block a CYFD policy allowing newborns to be removed from parents without a court order in some cases.
