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New Mexico's new Doula Credentialing Act allows doulas to enroll as Medicaid providers starting July 1, expanding access to culturally grounded, nonmedical birth support in underserved communities.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a statewide drought emergency, directing New Mexico agencies to coordinate water conservation and wildfire response amid record-low reservoir levels and escalating fire risk.
New Mexico sues Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, citing repeated arsenic violations and failures to notify residents. The state is seeking court intervention to ensure access to safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that public employees aren’t protected under the state’s whistleblower law unless their disclosures serve the public interest — a decision that could reshape how retaliation claims are handled statewide.
Santa Teresa’s airport is getting $240,000 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements and design work for a major pavement project, Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced Thursday.
Housing New Mexico is offering over $3 million in free home repair funding for low-income homeowners, with expanded access and no-cost upgrades for safety, accessibility and structural issues.
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.
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers are protected from lawsuits when they make official decisions, saying the Constitution gives them legal immunity.
New Mexico faces a bleak water year alongside extreme fire risk, with state officials warning of compounding climate impacts heading into summer 2025.
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