CYFD offices by day, shelters by night
A new report details how New Mexico foster youth cycle between CYFD offices during the day and homeless shelters at night amid a shortage of appropriate placements.
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Judge: New Mexico must halt universal childcare or contest ruling
A judge ordered New Mexico to pause its universal childcare program or defend it in court after a lawsuit challenged how the expansion was implemented.
‘Breaking Bad Habits’ cleanup brings in 60,000 pounds of litter statewide
New Mexico’s “Breaking Bad Habits” campaign, inspired by the hit TV series, mobilized more than 7,000 volunteers who collected over 60,000 pounds of litter statewide.
Candidate lawsuit seeks to unseat state NM Republican party chair, prohibit endorsements
A lawsuit filed by Republican candidates seeks to remove New Mexico GOP Chair Amy Barela and block party endorsements in contested primary races.
New Mexico to receive $40 million in opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sackler family
New Mexico will receive more than $40 million as part of a nationwide opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.
Mescalero Apache teens are building wildfire and flood sensors to protect their community
Mescalero Apache students are developing wildfire and flood sensors aimed at giving their community earlier warnings as climate-driven disasters intensify.
Legislative report finds 32,000 young New Mexicans not working, attending school
A new Legislative Finance Committee report finds about 32,000 young New Mexicans ages 16 to 24 are not working or in school, raising economic concerns statewide.
Vasquez backs House passage of Farm Bill with provisions for New Mexico agriculture
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez supported House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, including provisions affecting ranchers, SNAP and Tribal institutions in New Mexico.
Lujan Grisham mandates NM environment officials resume food, health inspections
New Mexico will resume health and food safety inspections after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham intervened following a pause in enforcement.
