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USDOT blames New Mexico State Police for fatal Florida semi accident involving undocumented driver

NM Political Report

USDOT blames New Mexico State Police for fatal Florida semi accident involving undocumented driver

Trump admin blames “woke” immigration policies

6 hours agoAugust 22, 2025

New Mexico had no new measles cases this week, Texas declares end to their outbreak

NM Political Report

New Mexico had no new measles cases this week, Texas declares end to their outbreak

11 hours agoAugust 22, 2025

Rep. Vasquez calls for permanent tax relief, wage increases for tipped workers

Congress & Federal Gov.

Rep. Vasquez calls for permanent tax relief, wage increases for tipped workers

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

New Mexico oil lease sale breaks records, brings in $256 million for schools

New Mexico oil lease sale breaks records, brings in $256 million for schools

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Politics & Elections

Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House

Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Haaland warns of rural healthcare crisis, opposes federal healthcare legislation

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

Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico

Federal & Congress

Secretary Noem visits Ruidoso to review disaster response progress

Secretary Noem visits Ruidoso to review disaster response progress

by NM Political Report August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Homeland Sec. Noem comes to New Mexico to paint border wall black because Trump thinks it will make it too hot to climb

Vasquez slams proposed $102M cut to New Mexico drug-fighting program

Lawmakers urge Justice Department to speed RECA implementation for radiation victims

Energy Transition

WildEarth Guardians: Oil and gas spills in New Mexico amount to a ‘deluge’

WildEarth Guardians: Oil and gas spills in New Mexico amount to a ‘deluge’

by Source New Mexico May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

House subcommittee examines how to ensure a reliable, affordable grid

First community solar project on state lands breaks ground

PNM cuts off power to Las Vegas due to due to high wind and wildfire risk

Climate & Environment

99.7% of residents tested near Cannon AFB have PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

99.7% of residents tested near Cannon AFB have PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood

by NM Political Report August 14, 2025August 14, 2025

New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case

USFS says fall, winter prescribed burns are extinguished

Estancia residents asked to conserve water amid well issues

Workers & Industry

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds warrantless vehicle searches during brief decriminalization era

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds warrantless vehicle searches during brief decriminalization era

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Your legal high gets more expensive on July 1. Here’s why.

What people are saying about NMED’s proposed rule to protect workers from heat

NM legislation looks to keep cannabis prices affordable

Healthcare

Texas declares measles outbreak over as New Mexico cases continue

Texas declares measles outbreak over as New Mexico cases continue

by NM Political Report August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Federal judge protects New Mexico Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid funding cuts

Safety lapses lead to steep fines for Rio Rancho senior care center

DOH warns summer travelers to get vaccinated against measles

Analysis & Commentary

Opinion: Special Session Process Needs to Be Open to Public Input

Opinion: Special Session Process Needs to Be Open to Public Input

by NM Political Report August 12, 2025August 14, 2025

Op-Ed: Why Responsible Economic Development Deserves State Investment

So close to Texas, New Mexico has been a redistricting refuge before—but not like this

Coal gets a boost as renewables are gutted