Heinrich opposes two Trump nominees, backs third in Senate committee
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich opposed two Trump administration nominees and supported a third during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee meeting.
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Miyagishima ends governor bid, endorses Republican Gregg Hull
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima ended his independent campaign for New Mexico governor and endorsed Republican nominee Gregg Hull.
Animal Services Center awarded $125,000 for surgical suite expansion
The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will receive $125,000 from New Mexico for renovation and expansion of its surgical suite.
New Mexico GOP sets 2026 Statesman Dinner with Nick Shirley, Gregg Hull
The Republican Party of New Mexico will hold its 2026 Statesman Dinner on July 25 with Nick Shirley, Gregg Hull and Mark and Krysty Ronchetti.
Trump raises election hacking claims as New Mexico officials split over address
President Donald Trump cited possible foreign hacking of U.S. election systems in a Thursday evening address, drawing sharply divided responses from New Mexico officials.
One abandoned New Mexico oil well cost $5M to plug. The state just sealed 114
New Mexico plugged a record 114 orphan oil and gas wells in fiscal year 2026, including costly cleanup work aimed at reducing pollution and protecting groundwater.
New Mexico AG to investigate ‘alleged fraudulent’ letters supporting Project Jupiter data center
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez opened an investigation into allegedly fraudulent public comments supporting Project Jupiter’s air quality permit.
Vasquez says Forest Service cuts threaten wildfire readiness, public lands in Gila
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez toured part of the Gila National Forest on July 10, raising concerns about Forest Service staffing cuts, wildfire readiness and trail maintenance.
New Mexico delegation presses DEA over reports agents let fentanyl shipments continue
New Mexico's congressional delegation is demanding answers from the DEA after reports that agents allowed millions of fentanyl pills to continue circulating during criminal investigations.
