New Mexico launches dashboard to track 50-year water plan
New Mexico has launched a public dashboard to track progress on its 50-year water plan, including conservation targets, new water supply projects and infrastructure improvements.
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Yazzie/Martinez plaintiffs ask to rewrite education reform plan themselves
Plaintiffs in New Mexico’s landmark education lawsuit are asking a judge to let them rewrite the state’s reform plan, arguing it fails to meet court-ordered requirements.
Over campaign contribution limits? Miyagishima just crossed them out
A report finds gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima reduced reported in-kind contributions after exceeding legal limits, raising questions about how the changes were handled.
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.
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.
