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.
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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.
NM Land Commissioner Garcia Richard decries Trump ‘land grab’ along New Mexico-Mexico border
New Mexico’s land commissioner is raising concerns about a potential federal land takeover along the border, warning it could affect state-managed lands and oversight.
NM State Ethics Commission sues secretive group behind pro-Project Jupiter ad campaign
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission is suing a group behind Project Jupiter ads, alleging it violated state transparency and disclosure laws.
Proposed federal budget cuts could impact New Mexico public lands, Heinrich says
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich says proposed federal budget cuts could significantly impact New Mexico’s public lands, national parks and wildlife programs.
New Mexico Primary 2026: New Mexico House of Representatives, District 34
A Democratic primary in southern Doña Ana County is highlighting debates over water use, growth and economic development as incumbent Rep. Raymundo Lara faces challenger Juan Fuentes.
One year in, new NM militarized border zone overwhelming courts, ACLU says
Federal prosecutors have filed thousands of misdemeanor cases tied to New Mexico’s militarized border zone, but judges have dismissed many, raising concerns about due process, court strain and prosecutorial tactics, according to an ACLU report.
Federal prosecutors complete largest racketeering case in New Mexico history targeting prison gang
Federal prosecutors say a decade-long case against the Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico prison gang led to charges against 178 members and associates and multiple life sentences.
