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N.M. State Land Office sets new records with first oil and gas lease auction at 25% royalty rate

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Ben Ray Lujan SNAP

Congress & Federal Gov.

Luján secures $6.9 Million in federal funding for New Mexico communities

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Luján calls for quick RECA implementation as healthcare cuts threaten New Mexico victims

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The lieutenant governor has both executive and legislative roles. Lieutenant governors are second-in-command and stand in for governors during their absences. The lieutenant governor also serves as president of the New Mexico State Senate, overseeing the body’s business during the legislative session and determining issues of decorum or rules. The lieutenant governor holds a tie-breaker vote, according to the state Constitution, but only in the Senate.

Sen. Pope enters 2026 race for lieutenant governor

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

The New Mexico State Capitol building, known as the Roundhouse. (Courtesy photo) — Shutterstock / Shutterstock

Peeing gets partisan: Republicans challenge new Roundhouse restroom policy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, delivered a Senate floor speech Wednesday, criticizing the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations across the nation.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Luján warns against public broadcasting cuts amidst deadly flooding

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

A man crosses the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack which was partially destroyed after the flood, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Ruidoso, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)

Congress & Federal Gov.

Federal emergency declaration approved for Ruidoso flood recovery, but full aid still pending

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Deb Haaland

Politics & Elections

Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov.

New Mexico airports receive $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials.

More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 10, 2025July 10, 2025