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New Mexico Treasurer Laura Montoya is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold lower court rulings that found President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign countries to be unlawful uses of executive power.

Congress & Federal Gov

New Mexico treasurer urges Supreme Court to strike down Trump tariffs

by Alex Ross September 8, 2025September 8, 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

NM senators call out Trump administration’s targeting of DACA recipients

by NM Political Report September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

Children, Youth, and Families Department Secretary Teresa Casados is retiring from state government after leading comprehensive reforms at one of New Mexico's most challenging agencies, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday.

Casados out as CYFD Secretary after less than two years leading troubled organization

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 5, 2025September 5, 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

GOP blasts governor’s special session priorities

by Alex Ross September 5, 2025September 5, 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

New Mexico will receive $2 million for AmeriCorps, initially withheld by the Trump administration. (AmeriCorps)

New Mexico DOJ challenge to Trump funding freezes helps New Mexico AmeriCorps recover $2 million for local programs

by Alex Ross 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 Rep. Martin Zamora

Politics & Elections

Republican state rep. files to run against Leger Fernandez

by Alex Ross September 2, 2025September 23, 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