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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 August 28, 2025August 30, 2025

Gallup Indian Medical Center

Healthcare, New Mexico

Lawmakers invite HHS official to witness healthcare disruptions at Gallup Indian Medical Center

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2025

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks during a press conference on Sept. 8, 2023 regarding a new public health order.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico opens public comment on $675M broadband expansion plan

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya is not running for re-election this fall. (Connor Currier)

Politics & Elections, Torrance County

Longtime Moriarty City Councilor Anaya not running for re-election

by nm.news August 27, 2025September 25, 2025

a July 3 traffic stop involving commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was later involved in a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed New Mexico authorities during a press conference last week. (NMSP)

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Pictured are citizens going to vote at the voting at the Tijeras City Hall building headquarters in the Village of Tijeras in the East Mountains Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq.

Politics & Elections

Here’s who’s running for office in the East Mountains, Edgewood, Estancia Valley

by nm.news August 27, 2025September 25, 2025

Sens. Crystal Brantley of Elephant Butte, right, and Nick Paul of Alamogordo, center, toured the Otero County Processing Center Monday. Courtesy photo)

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

Republican senators defend ICE detention facility after tour

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Moriarty, New Mexico, nm.news, Politics & Elections, Torrance County

Over 1,100 candidates file for New Mexico municipal elections

by Kevin Hendricks August 27, 2025September 25, 2025

The Albuquerque City Council Candidate Forum took place Tuesday afternoon where members of the business community got to hear directly from the city council candidates in contested district races how to shape the future of our city. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/ New Mexico News.

Politics & Elections

City council candidates clash over housing, immigration, labor policy

by Jesse Jones August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory effective until 6 p.m. Monday for portions of central New Mexico, specifically Bernalillo and northwestern Torrance counties.

Environment & Conservation, Torrance County

Flood advisory issued for Bernalillo and Torrance counties

by nm.news August 25, 2025September 25, 2025