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Food, Politics & Elections

Trump nominates former New Mexico Rep. Steve Pearce to lead Bureau of Land Management

by Kevin Hendricks November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

New Mexico allocates $30 million for food aid as federal SNAP benefits are set to be halted

by Kevin Hendricks October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull officially announced his candidacy for New Mexico governor Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to enter the 2026 race.

Politics & Elections

Rio Rancho mayor officially enters 2026 governor’s race

by Kevin Hendricks October 15, 2025October 24, 2025

The Trump administration cut $195.2 million in federal energy funding from New Mexico, terminating 321 energy projects nationwide. This decision, announced by Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, affected 16 Democratic-led states and $8 billion in approved funding.

Food, Politics & Elections

Adding shutdown pressure, Trump cuts Dem state climate funds, including $195.2 million from New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks October 2, 2025October 3, 2025

New Mexico Democratic lawmakers compare ICE to KKK, drawing sharp Republican criticism

by Kevin Hendricks September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

New Mexico Senate Republicans will convene a legislative task force Monday from 1-4 p.m. at the Sandoval County Commission Meeting Room. (Staff photo)

New Mexico Senate Republicans to hold healthcare access task force Monday

by Kevin Hendricks September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced his 2026 re-election bid over the weekend, touring his sprawling southern New Mexico district with campaign stops in Albuquerque's West Side, Los Lunas, Truth or Consequences and Mesilla.

Politics & Elections

Vasquez launches 2026 re-election campaign, emphasizes bipartisan record

by Kevin Hendricks September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman is shown during his campaign announcement in April in Las Vegas, NM. (Kevin Hendricks)

Politics & Elections

Bregman policies include language copied from other sources without credit

by Kevin Hendricks September 19, 2025September 23, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety

New Mexico woman’s gun show protest triggers constitutional case after arrest

by Pat Davis and Kevin Hendricks September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

The First Judicial District Court has announced a new program designed to divert people with severe mental illness away from the criminal justice system and into treatment services.

Courts, Justice & Safety

Santa Fe court launches mental health diversion program for arrestees

by Kevin Hendricks September 15, 2025September 15, 2025