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Home ownership costs have skyrocketed in recent years and New Mexico’s Sen. Martin Heinrich knows just who to blame: billionaire private equity investors.

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Heinrich pushes bill to tax billionaire hedge funds buying up single family homes

by NM Political Report January 20, 2026January 25, 2026

Attorney General Raúl Torrez and State Representative Linda Serrato announce the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act (AI2A), which would establish New Mexico’s first comprehensive framework governing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and synthetic media, including deepfakes. (Courtesy photo)

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NM lawmakers propose AI Accountability Act to combat deepfakes and synthetic media

by NM Political Report January 20, 2026January 25, 2026

Technically, the state’s even-year, 30-day Legislative sessions are supposed to only be about the budget, but this is Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s last regular session and she still has a lot to do — not to mention all 70 State House seats are up for election this year.

5 hot-button topics to watch in this year’s New Mexico Legislative session

by NM Political Report January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

State Reps. Joanne Ferrary (D-Doña Ana Co.) and Tara Luján (D-Santa Fe) speak about the Green Amendment in 2023 / Source: Rep. Ferrary

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New Mexico lawmakers will make new push for ‘Green Amendment’ in 2026

by NM Political Report January 16, 2026January 25, 2026

With flu season ramping up in New Mexico, state health officials say now is the time to get vaccinated. This is especially the case for young children, older adults, and anyone with underlying health conditions. (Courtesy of CDC/ Brandon Clifton)

Flu cases soar in New Mexico: State health officials say get your shot now

by NM Political Report January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich outside the U.S. Capitol / Source: Ofc of MH, 2021

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Senate sends fed funding bills to Trump with nearly $1B for New Mexico projects

by NM Political Report January 16, 2026January 25, 2026

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Ryan Ellison, New Mexico’s acting U.S. attorney, was improperly appointed and cannot serve in that role.

Public defender challenge ousts New Mexico’s acting U.S. attorney

by NM Political Report January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Deb Haaland, a candidate for New Mexico governor, announced a comprehensive education policy plan Wednesday aimed at improving literacy rates, expanding career training and supporting educators across the state.

Haaland unveils education plan focused on early literacy, career pathways

by NM Political Report January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

New Mexico officials will hold a series of public forums across the state to gather input on the development of the state's first Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy.

NM launches statewide energy transition forums

by NM Political Report January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection notified U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez on Jan. 6 that the Department of Homeland Security awarded a $1.6 billion contract to Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. to build 49 miles of border wall in a remote stretch of New Mexico’s Bootheel in Hidalgo County.

What’s behind the latest border wall plan in Southern New Mexico?

by NM Political Report January 14, 2026January 14, 2026