New Mexico to impose new federal food aid document requirements to reduce errors
New paperwork requirements for food aid could affect how quickly and accurately some New Mexico households receive SNAP benefits.
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New Mexicans receive first $100K payments under radiation exposure law
New Mexicans are receiving $100,000 payments under the expanded RECA program as thousands file claims tied to historic nuclear exposure, with free assistance available and a 2027 deadline to apply.
Democratic NM governor candidate Haaland raises millions more than Bregman ahead of June 2 primary
New campaign finance reports show Deb Haaland with a major fundraising and cash-on-hand advantage over Sam Bregman, while Republican candidates trail far behind leading up to the June 2 primaries.
Heinrich says Trump tariffs worsened housing affordability in New Mexico, citing new report
Sen. Martin Heinrich says a new Democratic economic report shows Trump-era tariffs raised construction costs and worsened New Mexico’s housing shortage.
Federal regulatory staff protest proposed New Mexico pipeline for data center
Federal regulators have formally protested a proposed New Mexico pipeline to supply a data center, a move that could delay the project and trigger a more extensive review process.
NM Republican candidate for governor Turner talks taxes, education, child welfare at town hall
Doug Turner used a town hall to expand on his policy views and draw contrasts with current state leadership, giving voters a fuller picture of his campaign platform ahead of the governor’s race.
NM Supreme Court declines AG’s request to intervene in Otero County ICE detention contract
The New Mexico Supreme Court declined Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s request to intervene in a legal challenge over Otero County’s ICE detention contract.
Vasquez releases report on rising energy costs for New Mexico families
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez released a report on rising energy costs in New Mexico, highlighting price increases and proposed legislation to address affordability.
New Mexico ranks seventh in nation for election administration, MIT index shows
New Mexico ranked seventh in the nation for election administration in a new MIT index, climbing from 25th in 2020 as officials point to improvements in security and voter access.
