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The grand opening of the Tijeras Education Center Sensory Trail—a fully compliant trail under the Americans with Disabilities Act designed to be inclusive, immersive and educational—drew a lively crowd Tuesday of nature lovers, curious kids and community trail-blazers, all ready for a few surprises along the path.

#EastMountains, Bernalillo County, East Mountains, East Mountains, Environment & Conservation

Nature’s newest GEM: Inclusive sensory trail at Tijeras Arroyo bio-zone shines bright for everyone

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Members of Protect Tesque board members Rusty Day, Clara Dougherty and attorney Tom Hnasko speak with Tesuque Village residents after the New Mexico Supreme Court ruling, which denied the group’s emergency petition in a dispute over a wastewater permit. (Danielle Prokop, Source NM)

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico Statewide News

Supreme Court allows Bishop’s Lodge wastewater permit process to proceed

by Source NM July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

High-speed internet expands in rural New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of "NM 1776," a statewide initiative designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.

New Mexico launches ‘NM 1776’ to commemorate America’s founding

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Anthony Yepa talks during a roundtable discussion about Medicaid cuts while Sen. Martin Heinrich listens.

Commentary, Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Opinion

Don’t gamble with Medicaid: Rural New Mexico can’t afford newly passed funding cuts

by Guest Commentary July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Councilor Louie Sanchez wants federal grant rules overhauled in the 2025 transportation bill, saying the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) bus line is doing more harm than good.

Rapid Transit line’s impact on Central sparks call for federal rule changes

by Jesse Jones July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Michael Perry, a Chaves County Commissioner with two decades of experience in natural resource management, officially announced his campaign Monday for the Republican nomination for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.

New Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections

First Republican enters race for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Melanie Stansbury again voted "hell no" to President Trump's megabill that passed the House Thursday. (Melanie Stansbury)

New Mexico delegation condemns “Big, Ugly Bill”

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 3, 2025July 3, 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

Gov. Luján Grisham prepared to call special session to fight Trump bill impacts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Charles Sallee, right, speaks to a legislative committee in 2023 in Santa Fe. Sallee, the Legislative Finance Committee director, presented some lawmakers Wednesday with a sense of the tough choices they’ll have to make if the “Big, Beautiful Bill” becomes law in a state with the highest per-capita reliance on SNAP and Medicaid. (Photo by Austin Fisher / Source NM)

NM lawmakers presented with tough choices amid federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP

by Source NM July 3, 2025July 3, 2025