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Screenshot of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during a status report on December 11, 2023 on the gun safety public health order issued in September 2023.

Governor calls special session to address federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.

Congress & Federal Gov

Senate Democrats reintroduce comprehensive child care bill amid criticism of Trump policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Rep. Melanie Stansbury delivers floor remarks Tuesday accusing government officials of orchestrating a massive cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Congress & Federal Gov

Rep. Stansbury: Epstein cover-up goes ‘all the way to the top’

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez.

Jobs, Workers & Economy

Rep. Vasquez introduces bill to grant legal status to workers in critical industries

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an agreement Tuesday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to establish a four-year, $120 million partnership aimed at advancing quantum computing technology.

New Mexico partners on $120 million quantum computing initiative

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County. — Hannah Grover / NM Political Report

Energy Transition

New Mexico Land Office proposes updated geothermal leasing rules

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28, 2025August 30, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Lujan: Trump Administration retreats from pharmaceutical tariffs after warning

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28, 2025August 30, 2025

Gallup Indian Medical Center

Lawmakers invite HHS official to witness healthcare disruptions at Gallup Indian Medical Center

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks during a press conference on Sept. 8, 2023 regarding a new public health order.

New Mexico opens public comment on $675M broadband expansion plan

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

a July 3 traffic stop involving commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was later involved in a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed New Mexico authorities during a press conference last week. (NMSP)

New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025