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New Mexico projects $485 million revenue increase despite federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Two Albuquerque Democrats quit Fair Districts Task Force over gerrymandering concerns

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez.

Congress & Federal Gov.

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

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov.

Lawmakers urge Justice Department to speed RECA implementation for radiation victims

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

Report shows reconciliation law will cost poorest Americans $1,200 annually while wealthy gain $13,600

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

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

Gov.’s “crime emergency” for Rio Arriba includes OK for National Guard, but other strategies funded first

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

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gives her State of the State speech to kick off the 2025 Legislature in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ — Roberto E. Rosales / City Desk ABQ

Governor declares emergency in Española area amid crime surge

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

Courts, Justice & Safety

Failed New Mexico House candidate sentenced to 80 Years for role in shootings at local Democrats’ homes

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13, 2025August 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joins business leaders to discuss how Trump’s ‘Big, Bad Bill’ will raise utility bills on New Mexicans and threaten clean energy jobs, Aug. 8 in Albuquerque.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Heinrich hosts roundtable on federal energy legislation’s impact on New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury talks during a town hall meeting inside a packed commission chambers at the Sandoval County Administration Building Monday afternoon.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Rep. Stansbury warns of healthcare cuts, praises state response at packed town hall

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 12, 2025August 12, 2025