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Federal appeals court affirms state's duty to provide more in-home services to profoundly ill children

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority will have to provide more in-home services for nearly 60 profoundly ill children after a federal appeals court rec… Read moreFederal appeals court affirms state's duty to provide more in-home services to profoundly ill children

Thinking ahead: NM Oil and Gas Association considers AI, power grid energy demands

When you think of artificial intelligence, your thoughts may not go immediately to oil and gas. But it’s a topic the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association is keeping… Read moreThinking ahead: NM Oil and Gas Association considers AI, power grid energy demands

After campaign signs vandalized, opposing candidates joined forces to put up new ones

Natalie Figueroa and Kurstin Johnson are battling for an open Albuquerque-area Senate seat in this year’s general election. Read moreAfter campaign signs vandalized, opposing candidates joined forces to put up new ones

Battle of the branches: NM judiciary files lawsuit accusing state of improperly blocking leave payouts

SANTA FE — A dispute between New Mexico’s judicial and executive branches is getting gnarly. Read moreBattle of the branches: NM judiciary files lawsuit accusing state of improperly blocking leave payouts

Feeling the water pressure: New Mexico's approach to aging water systems can lead to leaks, shortages

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES — You don’t have to go far to find water leaks in this southern New Mexico city. Read moreFeeling the water pressure: New Mexico's approach to aging water systems can lead to leaks, shortages

Congressional District 01: Melanie Stansbury Candidate Q&A

Congressional District 01: Melanie Stansbury Read moreCongressional District 01: Melanie Stansbury Candidate Q&A

Congressional District 02: Yvette Herrell Candidate Q&A

Congressional District 02: Yvette Herrell

U.S. Senate: Martin Heinrich Candidate Q&A

U.S. Senate: Martin Heinrich

Congressional District 03: Sharon Clahchischilliage Candidate Q&A

Congressional District 03: Sharon Clahchischilliage

U.S. Senate: Nella Domenici Candidate Q&A

U.S. Senate: Nella Domenici

Congressional District 02: Gabe Vasquez Candidate Q&A

Congressional District 02: Gabe Vasquez

Congressional District 01: Steve Jones Candidate Q&A

Congressional District 01: Steve Jones

Bernalillo County Commissioner District 02: Frank Baca Candidate Q&A

Bernalillo County Commissioner District 02: Frank Baca

Bernalillo County Commissioner District 02 Candidate Q&As

Bernalillo County Commission District 02: Mary Kay Ingham Candidate Q&A

Bernalillo County Commission District 02: Mary Kay Ingham

Bernalillo County Clerk: Clay Pryor Candidate Q&A

Bernalillo County Clerk: Clay Pryor

CYFD civil rights settlements $21 million since 2021

The state Children, Youth and Families Department has been hit with a 36% increase in state liability premiums after shelling out more than $13.8 million in settlements this year for failing to protect abused or neglected children in the agen…

2024 New Mexico Election Guide

Welcome to the Journal's voter guide for the 2024 general election. Here you will find information about voting, candidates' positions on key issues and what's at stake in this year's election. This page will be updated with more stories and …

Breaking down New Mexico’s taxes on corporations

Businesses pay a slew of taxes, and it’s not always the most straightforward process. So how does it all work?

NM officials encouraged by early results of Texas health care provider campaign

SANTA FE — The launch of a New Mexico state health campaign that used billboards and newspaper ads to try to lure Texas doctors and nurses to the Land of Enchantment preceded nearly 1,000 job applications from Texas, according to state agency data.

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NM to follow federal government's lead, reinstate requirement for food and cash assistance recipients

SANTA FE — More than 475,000 New Mexicans who receive food or cash assistance under federal programs will have to complete a yearly interview to retain their benefits, starting next week.

NM Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero abruptly resigns amid NMSU job intrigue

SANTA FE — Just weeks into a new school year, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is once again in the market for a new boss at the Public Education Department.

After primary election winner's death, Las Cruces community organizer picked to fill legislative ballot vacancy

SANTA FE — A Las Cruces community organizer has been selected to fill a ballot vacancy for a southern New Mexico state House seat after the Democratic primary election winner withdrew from the race.

NM revenue growth slows, but state coffers still flush with cash from oil boom

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s unprecedented, oil-powered revenue growth is slowing, but state lawmakers will still have a mountain of money available to spend in the coming year.

State aims to streamline infrastructure processes

New Mexico officials hope to speed up infrastructure improvements in the state with its new Infrastructure Planning and Development Division

New CYFD foster home cuts office stays, but nixed by feds

A former juvenile justice reintegration center in Albuquerque is serving as the state Children, Youth and Families Department’s newest way, at least in the short term, to house youths taken into state custody because of abuse or neglect by th…

Gov's administration disputes legislative report on unspent funds, as public safety debate persists

SANTA FE — Amid a dispute with lawmakers over high crime rates, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration is contesting the findings of a legislative report about unspent public safety appropriations.

New Mexico's red flag gun law being utilized more, but could be retooled

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s red flag gun law was used infrequently in the two years following its 2020 approval.

Lawmakers study possible changes to state's criminal competency laws

As New Mexico lawmakers grapple with how to curb high crime rates, a court-affiliated working group has proposed legislation that would give judges more options in cases where defendants are deemed incompetent to stand trial.

Lawmakers express frustration over unspent public safety funding

SANTA FE — Nearly half of the $424.7 million appropriated by lawmakers for New Mexico public safety initiatives over the past five years has gone unspent, due largely to high vacancy rates and other staffing issues.

Students will have more flexibility for CTE, work-based training next school year

This school year is the final one before the state changes high school graduation requirements.

Backers tout 'baby bonds' initiative as way to address chronic wealth gaps

With New Mexico awash in cash but still facing deeply-rooted poverty issues, advocates plan to push legislation to create a government-funded trust account for every child born in the state after July 2025.

After fires and floods, Ruidoso eager to put $70 million in state loans to use

SANTA FE — It’s been a brutal summer for Ruidoso, which weathered devastating fires in June and has been hit with recurring flooding in recent weeks.

Governor signs special session bill with $100M for disaster relief

Despite her disappointment with the Legislature’s lack of action during the special session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday evening signed into law the only bill that made it to her desk.

‘Fed up:’ ABQ Chamber calls for movement on crime issues

Businesses and families are fed up. So is the governor.

Governor hears lots of ideas at second town hall on public safety

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted a town hall on public safety in Albuquerque on Monday. Her next is Tuesday in Española.

Next legislative director ready to take on high-pressure job

SANTA FE — The job duties of Legislative Council Service director include being Roundhouse caretaker, chief bill conjurer and impartial fact provider.

Special session strife could signal onset of second-term schism between governor, lawmakers

SANTA FE — Just minutes after a single-day special session wrapped up at the Roundhouse last week, House Speaker Javier Martínez said there were no hard feelings between top-ranking lawmakers and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

‘Hard to be optimistic:’ ABQ Chamber disappointed with special session results

Like Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce had hoped for substantial debate on public safety legislation in last week’s special session.

Governor: Legislature should be 'embarrassed' after rejecting her special session agenda

SANTA FE — Five hours and no action on her crime-related agenda.

Lawmakers approve funding bill, but skip over bulk of governor's agenda

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s special session agenda hit a legislative brick wall.

Governor sets stage for showdown, broadens special session agenda

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is forging ahead with a crime-focused legislative special session, despite opposition from fellow Democrats and other traditional allies who question whether the governor’s package of bills would actuall…

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