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Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Luján leads Democratic push to reverse health care cuts affecting 89,000 New Mexicans

31 minutes agoJuly 30, 2025

Education

New Mexico schools receive $44 million in released federal funds

4 hours agoJuly 30, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov.

Trade policy uncertainty stifles New Mexico manufacturing growth

Local business leaders report lost investments, job losses

4 hours agoJuly 30, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov.

New Mexico senators join broad Democratic push for Gaza humanitarian aid expansion

Heinrich and Luján among 44 senators urging Trump Administration to resume ceasefire talks and expand food assistance

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Politics & Elections

Rio Rancho pharmacist running for House

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Haaland warns of rural healthcare crisis, opposes federal healthcare legislation

Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape

Automatic voter registration begins in New Mexico

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Federal & Congress

New Mexico senators demand transparency on rural health fund as hospital closures loom

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Sen. Heinrich secures $69 Million for New Mexico projects, housing aid in Senate committee vote

New Mexico Rep. pushes federal bill to prevent power line wildfires

Democrats say 112,000 New Mexicans could lose health insurance under Trump bill

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Energy Transition

WildEarth Guardians: Oil and gas spills in New Mexico amount to a ‘deluge’

by Source New Mexico May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

House subcommittee examines how to ensure a reliable, affordable grid

First community solar project on state lands breaks ground

PNM cuts off power to Las Vegas due to due to high wind and wildfire risk

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Climate & Environment

New Mexico’s PFAS claim against Air Force base advances as federal bellwether case

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

USFS says fall, winter prescribed burns are extinguished

Estancia residents asked to conserve water amid well issues

Here’s what happened to national monuments under Trump’s last administration

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Workers & Industry

New Mexico Supreme Court upholds warrantless vehicle searches during brief decriminalization era

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Your legal high gets more expensive on July 1. Here’s why.

What people are saying about NMED’s proposed rule to protect workers from heat

NM legislation looks to keep cannabis prices affordable

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Healthcare

Safety lapses lead to steep fines for Rio Rancho senior care center

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

DOH warns summer travelers to get vaccinated against measles

Health experts say Medicaid cuts would have drastic impacts in New Mexico

Unvaccinated child is first case of measles in Doña Ana County

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Analysis & Commentary

Investing with purpose: Building New Mexico’s future

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

Medicaid Explainer: Does Anyone Really Know How this Important Program Operates?

‘Return to Office’ is not necessarily a return to efficiency

What’s happening at the VA, anyway?

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