Work begins on NM 26 ‘Hatch shortcut’ between Deming and Hatch
Drivers using NM 26 between Deming and Hatch should expect daytime delays as an 85-working-day pavement and safety project begins Aug. 4.
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New Mexico group offers multilingual guides to help families navigate SNAP changes
NMCLP has assembled multilingual guides, webinars and forms to help New Mexicans understand federal SNAP changes taking effect during 2026.
New Mexico State Parks extends camping stays, waives fees at Elephant Butte and Caballo
Primitive and beach camping will be free at Elephant Butte and Caballo Lake state parks through Sept. 30, with statewide camping stays extended to 14 days.
Luna County awarded $2.9 million for roads, Columbus trade development
Luna County will receive $2.9 million in federal funding for road upgrades and plans for an industrial park near the Columbus port of entry.
Joanne Ferrary retires from New Mexico House after decade representing Las Cruces
State Rep. Joanne Ferrary retired July 31 after nearly a decade representing House District 37 in northeastern Las Cruces.
New Mexico seeks proposals for youth conservation job grants
New Mexico organizations may apply for Youth Conservation Corps grants of up to $225,000 for projects employing young people ages 14 to 25.
Elephant Butte remains open as falling water exposes debris, limits boat access
Elephant Butte Lake State Park remains open as falling water levels expose debris, create shoreline hazards and affect boat ramp access.
Heinrich urges tighter limits on prediction markets to protect tribal gaming
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and 11 colleagues urged Senate committees to protect tribal gaming rights and state authority from unregulated prediction markets.
Where things stand in Democrats' search for a lieutenant governor nominee
New Mexico Democratic Party leaders will vote July 25-29 to select a new lieutenant governor nominee after Maggie Toulouse Oliver withdrew from the race.
