NATIONAL LABS Federal memo urges increased plutonium pit production at LANL The memo was released last week by the watchdog Los Alamos Study Group
NEWS Feds asked New Mexico to halt its Epstein probe Former AG Balderas: Cooperation between state and federal investigators was 'one-way'
NEWS Scent of marijuana proves fatal to major fentanyl prosecution Feds dismiss case after officer's credibility questioned
NEWS Embattled Gallup district attorney resigns days before Supreme Court trial Governor will choose replacement for embattled prosecutor to rebuild DA's office
UNM ATHLETICS UNM, Nusenda announce 10-year, $17.4 million naming rights deal for the Pit Starting with next basketball season, it'll be The Pit, Powered by Nusenda
NEWS Former Santa Fe Opera conductor linked to Epstein World-renowned French composer's emails detail close ties with disgraced financier
NEWS Trump says nation 'stronger than ever,' but New Mexican lawmakers disagree President touts a booming economy and new health care plans, as NM lawmakers boycott his address
NEWS BCSO sergeant killed during I-40 traffic stop Semi-truck rams into his vehicle, authorities report
NEWS Medical care at jail still 'unconstitutional' according to latest report Audit details overwhelmed staff, inability to record medical data, waitlist for detox
NEWS Late Sadie’s of New Mexico matriarch remembered as ‘true icon,’ known for her generosity Betty Jo Stafford ran the restaurant staple with her late husband, Robert, since 1975
LEGISLATURE Governor touts big wins, airs a few disappointments after end of 30-day session Lujan Grisham says no special session in the works after lawmakers pass high-profile bills
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers pass budget, revive 1% raises as session nears end Governor lauds legislators for approving medical malpractice, universal child care bills
LEGISLATURE Epstein truth-finding commission plans to start issuing subpoenas to ‘persons of interest’ Congresswoman says prominent New Mexico residents named in unredacted Epstein files
LEGISLATURE As session nears end, medical malpractice bill passes House on overwhelming vote Bill now advances to Senate, where its passage is far from certain
WINTER OLYMPICS Albuquerque couple brings expert curling analysis to NBC’s Olympics coverage Surka and Lin share their knowledge behind the scenes
LEGISLATURE Industry says kids’ safety not ‘black and white’ as lawmakers weigh new cannabis packaging House Bill 294, opponents argue, imposes crushing repackaging costs and ignores loopholes exploited by ‘intoxicating hemp products’
NEWS Luján, Heinrich vote against DHS funding Department of Homeland Security shutdown looks likely after funding vote fails in the Senate
LEGISLATURE Contentious gun bill squeaks through committee after hours of debate After five hours of emotional testimony and a 6-5 vote, New Mexico’s Stop Illegal Gun Act advances to House Judiciary amid fierce debate over gun rights and public safety
LEGISLATURE Clear Horizons Act rejected by Senate amid concerns over economic impact Backers of bill codifying greenhouse gas emission limits vow not to give up after latest defeat
NEWS Investigation called for Epstein's Zorro Ranch after email alleges two girls' bodies were buried nearby State land commissioner urges state, federal investigators to examine anonymous claims
NEWS New Mexico claims Meta ‘puts profits over safety’ as trial begins Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed suit in 2023 against the company, alleging it failed to protect children from sexual abuse
NEWS Senate passes gun bill after lengthy debate Republicans, Democrats square off on issues of public safety and the Second Amendment as legislation heads to House
LEGISLATURE State Senate approves $92 million for State Fairgrounds project Legislation now moves to the House for consideration
LEGISLATURE Bill would enshrine universal child care in state law, with a few economic off-ramps State early childhood secretary says she's on board with Democratic-backed plan
LEGISLATURE Governor signs fast-tracked bills, urges lawmakers to find breakthrough on medical malpractice Lujan Grisham says she's hopeful legislators will 'get a lot more done' before session ends
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers hit midway point of the session with some key bills dispatched, others in limbo Governor expected to sign fast-tracked bills this week
LEGISLATURE Clear Horizons Act clears first legislative hurdle after lengthy hearing Climate change legislation could allow state to enforce emission limits on data centers
NEWS PIT count: A look into life on Albuquerque's streets Annual point-in-time count collects data and stories on homelessness citywide
SUPER BOWL Looking for New Mexico ties to the Super Bowl? The Seahawks roster has an abundance of them Former La Cueva star Connor O'Toole, ex-St. Pius standout Mike Byrne among six working for Seattle
LEGISLATURE Immigration detention center bill passes the House amid public protest Proposed legislation reaches halfway point as nation protests ICE use of force
LEGISLATURE Gun bill sparks emotional debate at Roundhouse Republican lawmakers ask Trump administration to weigh in on legislation
LEGISLATURE Bill increasing penalty for violent crimes against law enforcement clears first legislative hurdle Backers say legislation would aid with law enforcement retention efforts in New Mexico
NEWS Albuquerque Public Schools walking school bus programs will expand with $2.7M federal grant Students facing harassment, speeding cars, other hazards can walk to school with crossing-guard-trained adults
EDUCATION Tribal college will keep majority of budget after congressional appropriation Congress approves $13.5M in funding after proposed Trump administration cuts
UNM ATHLETICS UNM asks state lawmakers for $50 million to fund long-awaited renovations to University Stadium Aim is to add restrooms, widen concourses and improve northside entry
NEWS Governor talks about legacy, says she's not leaving office without medical malpractice fixes Lujan Grisham's message to lawmakers: 'They've got to get it done'
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
HORSE RACING Ruidoso Downs moves entire horse racing schedule to Albuquerque due to flood concerns All-American Futurity set to run at the Downs at Albuquerque for third straight year
NEWS Survey: Punitive damages prompting physicians to leave New Mexico LFC survey sampled 1,215 current and former New Mexico doctors
NEWS He almost signed his own deportation. A habeas petition in a New Mexico federal court saved him. An increase in habeas corpus petitions challenges unlawful detention as the state considers Immigrant Safety Act.
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
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO Man convicted of killing Taos Pueblo artist sentenced to 10 years, sparking outrage from family Federal public defender: 'It was just tragic all the way around'
NEWS As lawmakers ready to move quickly on bonding bill, report finds NM road deficiencies have high cost More funding for road construction, repairs expected to be key issue during 30-day session
NEWS Which landmarks should be on Monopoly: Albuquerque edition? Gamemaker wants to hear from the community
NEWS Courts greenlight payments for Boy Scouts abuse survivors US Supreme Court denies appeal holding up $2.5 billion BSA settlement
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
NEWS Dozens of non-citizens picked up by ICE indefinitely held in New Mexico detention Sergei Izbitski lived in the US for decades, ran a successful business, and now sits in detention with no country to deport him to. His story isn't unique.
BUSINESS Could Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros. bring more productions, jobs to New Mexico? State says streaming giant, which has spent millions on production in New Mexico, has been a ‘great partner’
NEWS Dry, warm winter could mean a bad fire season Abnormal wildland fire potential predicted in eastern New Mexico for February, March
NEWS Change in City Hall: Women now hold supermajority After election, a new member and new leadership are seated
NEWS Clear backpacks now required at six APS middle schools Albuquerque Public Schools spent $90,000 on 7,000 transparent backpacks for middle schools in an effort to keep weapons off campus and out of classrooms
NEWS NM Department of Health: Flu is on 'rapid' rise 'We haven't peaked yet,' Presbyterian Healthcare doctor says
News 'There is so much work to do': Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller sworn in for record third consecutive term In speech, he outlines plans to tackle homelessness and expand crime-fighting initiatives
NEWS How New Mexicans rang in the new year Residents across the state shared hopes, dreams and resolutions for 2026
NEWS ABQ sees first homicide of 2026 after recording lowest annual total in nearly a decade City finished year with lowest number of homicides since 2016
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ATHLETICS It's official: University of Colorado hires athletics director Fernando Lovo The 37-year-old spent past 13 months as UNM AD
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE A small minority of doctors account for most malpractice payments Fewer than 1% of NM physicians responsible for half of malpractice payments from 1991-2024
NEWS Bosque Brewing announces closure of all its taprooms Closures follow judge's decision to throw out Bosque's chapter 11 bankruptcy case
