Dangerous heat wave expected in New Mexico through this weekend
The New Mexico Department of Health is warning residents to take precautions as dangerous heat is expected to bring temperatures up to 107 degrees across the state this weekend.
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Heinrich, Luján discuss impact of public broadcasting cuts on New Mexico communities
Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján hosted a roundtable with New Mexico’s public broadcasting leaders to address the effects of federal budget cuts. These cuts threaten emergency services, local news, and children’s programming in rural and Tribal communities.
Explained: New Mexico Supreme Court says insurers must break down uninsured motorist coverage by vehicle
A new ruling from the New Mexico Supreme Court requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage per vehicle and disclose pricing. Here’s how it affects drivers statewide.
Heinrich says land sale language removed from Republican bill following public outcry
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says GOP-backed public land sales were removed from the “Big, Beautiful Bill” after widespread public backlash.
Measles confirmed at Luna County jail; scope of exposure unclear
The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed five measles cases at the Luna County Detention Center. County officials say 87 detainees remain under observation and the entire jail is under quarantine. Transfers and releases are continuing.
Deadly I-10 crash near Lordsburg linked to blowing dust
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Hidalgo County Tuesday left one person dead and several others hospitalized. Officials say blowing dust likely contributed to the incident.
New Mexico leaders reaffirm immigrant protections, as legal groups notice ‘uptick’ in ICE arrests
Legal groups are seeing more ICE arrests in New Mexico, but state leaders say immigrant protections still stand. Advocates urge affected residents to know their rights and seek legal help.
Measles virus detected in Deming wastewater sample, health officials warn
New Mexico health officials detected the measles virus in a Deming wastewater sample from June 10. The state warns residents to check their MMR vaccination status as more cases may surface.
In the Running: Who’s in, who’s out for the 2026 NM governor race
Six candidates — three Democrats, three Republicans — have filed for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race. Haaland and Bregman lead a crowded field.
