LEGISLATURE 'Not a victory lap': Governor touts progress, calls for more action in final speech to lawmakers Lawmakers offer mixed response to governor's speech as 30-day session gets underway
LEGISLATURE New Mexico lawmakers call for 'civility and respect' House, Senate leadership sound conciliatory notes to start 30-day session, while key issues hang in the balance
NEWS Governor expands public safety emergency order in northern New Mexico Local officials tout benefits of multi-jurisdictional effort to reduce violent crime, drug trafficking
LOCAL GOVERNMENT Gov. bans overnight office stays for children in CYFD custody More suitable placements promised
NEWS Ready, set, legislate! Lawmakers poised to move key bills quickly once 30-day session begins Session will be Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's final regular session as governor
NEWS New Mexico’s bond rating upgraded amid state’s push to reduce revenue volatility Improved credit rating could reduce state’s borrowing costs, increase economic appeal
BUSINESS Canadian EV vehicle company commits to Santa Teresa Manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters to open in June
NEWS Governor appoints CYFD official to lead new Office of the Child Advocate After fierce debate, office was created to provide oversight of New Mexico's child welfare agency
NEWS 'Breaking Bad'-themed anti-littering campaign leads to removal of more than 10.5 million pounds of trash Governor's Office says more than 1,900 volunteers helped with cleanup efforts
NEWS Governor appoints former Lincoln County commissioner Rex Wilson to vacant state Senate seat Newly appointed senator will join Legislature in time for start of 30-day session
NEWS State GOP criticizes governor for delaying pick to fill vacant NM Senate seat Governor's Office says appointment will be made before start of 30-day legislative session
TECHNOLOGY Gov’s Office: Proposed tax incentive for quantum companies could be ‘meaningful anchor’ for industry
STATE GOVERNMENT As New Mexico’s population ages, state agency ramps up guardian support programs Proposed funding hike would allow for increased enrollment in financial aid initiative
STATE GOVERNMENT Governor unveils $11.3 billion budget plan that includes pay raises, universal child care funding State spending would increase by roughly $500 million under governor’s plan
Gov. slams Albuquerque leaders over results of National Guard help; police say crime fell during deployment
LEGISLATURE 2026 After bipartisan talks, lawmakers could be on 'quick path' to approve compact legislation for doctors Bill expected to be fast-tracked to governor's desk during 30-day session
NEWS State green lights $90M for Fairgrounds redevelopment Final decision on whether to relocate the fair still pending
GOVERNMENT Lawmakers express budgetary unease over universal child care initiative Cabinet secretary faces pushback amid scaled-back revenue estimates
