Corporations, Labor & Economy
Corporate responsibility, wage, workers and New Mexico’s economic development
Holtec abandons plans for New Mexico nuclear waste storage facility opposed by gov, legislators
Holtec Industries has pulled out of an eight-year-old land use agreement with local stakeholders in Southeast New Mexico for the construction and operation of an underground…
Balloon Fiesta buzzkill? Piñon Coffee prices climb thanks to tariffs
New Mexico Piñon Coffee is a staple for pre-dawn visitors to Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta but caffeine heads planning to grab a coffee treat on the…
Rep. Vasquez introduces bill to grant legal status to workers in critical industries
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-NM, introduced legislation Tuesday that would provide a pathway to permanent legal status for undocumented workers in critical sectors such as health…
Albuquerque eyes $777M investment in fusion energy research
Albuquerque city councilors may consider some of their biggest financial decisions of the year when they meet Wednesday, a few days later than usual because…
99.7% of residents tested near Cannon AFB have PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Reported by: Noah…
New Mexico Supreme Court upholds warrantless vehicle searches during brief decriminalization era
New Mexico drivers stopped by police during the state’s brief marijuana decriminalization period could still have their vehicles searched without a warrant based on the…
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New Mexico boosts school security with $35 million investment
Millions of dollars in one-time spending authorized by state lawmakers earlier this year are set to be dispersed to school districts across New Mexico, including…
Bregman campaign fundraising picks up, Haaland campaign still holds edge
Democratic hopeful for governor Sam Bregman has seen an influx of dollars flowing into his campaign since April, but not by enough to cut into…
Garcia Richard halts lieutenant governor bid due to husband’s health
Stephanie Garcia Richard is suspending her campaign for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor of New Mexico, citing her husband’s health. Garcia Richard, who is…
Rio Rancho mayor officially enters 2026 governor’s race
Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull officially announced his candidacy for New Mexico governor Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to enter the 2026 race. Hull, who…