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Feds file 82 charges for allegedly trespassing on military institutions in new border rules
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‘Pushing us into a recession.’ Senators react to Trump’s first 100 days in office
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján each reflected on the first 100 days of the Donald Trump administration, and both were highly critical…
First 100 days of Trump administration ‘an assault’
By Diane Denish, Corner to Corner This is a commentary piece submitted to NM Political Report. To submit your own, email editor@nm.news. The first 100…
Stansbury warns: ‘We are not ready for the fire season’
By Hannah Grover U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, a New Mexico Democrat, warned that the U.S. Forest Service is not prepared for the upcoming fire season…
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New Mexicans share their fears about threats to Social Security
By Leah Romero, Source New Mexico When Pat Serrault retired at 72, she thought her 58 years of hard work and paying into Social Security…
Senators sign onto housing legislation
New Mexico’s two U.S. Senators signed onto new legislation to help address housing shortages. The bill, dubbed the Housing for All Act, would help address…
Trump says military can detain trespassing migrants along NM border
As part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to deport millions of those in the country without legal status, U.S. Northern Command said earlier this week…
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New Mexico launches ‘NM 1776’ to commemorate America’s founding
The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of “NM 1776,” a statewide initiative designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing…
New Mexico delegation condemns “Big, Ugly Bill”
By Jesse Jones New Mexico representatives denounced a new federal bill as a “big, ugly abomination” that slashes healthcare, food, and education aid while handing…
Gov. Luján Grisham prepared to call special session to fight Trump bill impacts
President Trump is getting his “big, beautiful bill” and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said she is prepared to “fight like hell” to protect New Mexico…
New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case
A federal judge last week opened the door to New Mexico’s pursuit of its ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base for environmental and…