U.S. Attorney for NM resigns
New Mexico U.S. attorney Alexander Uballez resigns at request of Trump administration; Holland Kastrin to serve as acting U.S. attorney as White House seeks replacement
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Former Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima considers run for New Mexico governor
Ken Miyagishima, with decades in Doña Ana County politics, contemplates entering the 2026 New Mexico governor race.
New Mexico House approves bill to expand property tax exemptions for veterans
Proposal increases tax exemption for veterans and introduces additional benefits for those with service-related disabilities
New Mexico expands school-based health centers, increasing access to student care
State-funded centers provide health services in schools, with telehealth and mobile care reaching additional students
NM House passes public safety package
Legislative package advances with measures to increase fentanyl trafficking penalties, criminalize weapon conversion devices, and enhance DWI enforcement, while sparking debate over criminal competency provisions.
Earthquake near Texas border felt in Las Cruces, El Paso
Magnitude 5.3 quake recorded near Mentone, Texas; no damage reported in New Mexico
New Mexico House panel signs off on press shield bill
Legislation would expand protections for journalists, including bloggers and social media influencers
Lawmakers propose Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park in Doña Ana County
Legislation seeks to establish New Mexico’s 36th state park along the Rio Grande
Deb Haaland announces run for NM governor
Haaland, a Democrat and member of the Laguna Pueblo, said in the video posted on social media Tuesday morning that she would soon begin a listening tour across the state.
