Honoring the women who feed New Mexico
New Mexico is accepting nominations for the 2026 Matriarchs of Agriculture campaign, honoring women leaders who’ve shaped farming, ranching and rural life across the state.
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New Mexico Supreme Court says lawmakers can’t be sued for decisions they make as part of their jobs
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers are protected from lawsuits when they make official decisions, saying the Constitution gives them legal immunity.
Brace for a bleak water year on top of ‘nightmare’ fire weather season
New Mexico faces a bleak water year alongside extreme fire risk, with state officials warning of compounding climate impacts heading into summer 2025.
What’s behind the recent earthquakes near Las Cruces?
Las Cruces and surrounding areas have experienced a rise in small earthquakes. Here’s what’s causing the uptick — and why residents are feeling them more often.
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.
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.
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.
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.
