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Luján, Heinrich, Leger Fernández urge Trump Administration to fully implement broadband

A bipartisan group of over 40 members of Congress, led by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Representative Terese Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), have called on Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to fully implement the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program as originally intended by Congress.  The lawmakers expressed strong […]

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State financial leaders slam GOP budget as ‘Big Bogus Mistake’

State financial leaders sharply criticized Senate Republicans’ proposed budget plan during a press conference Thursday, calling it a “reckless giveaway to the ultra-wealthy” and warning of its sweeping impact on working families and essential public services. The press call, hosted by Americans for Responsible Growth, followed a ruling by the Senate parliamentarian that determined Republicans’ […]

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New Mexico veterans to receive lifetime access to State Parks starting July 1

Manzano Mountains State Park. (EMNRD) ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Untitled-design-48.png?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Untitled-design-48.png?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1″ /> Starting July 1, New Mexico resident veterans will be eligible for a lifetime pass granting free day-use and camping access to all New Mexico State Parks, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham earlier this year. House Bill 161, passed during the […]

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Ground stop issued at Albuquerque Sunport because of fire alarm

A fire alarm at the Albuquerque Air Route Traffic Control Center on Thursday afternoon led to a complete ground stop at the Albuquerque Sunport, affecting all flights through ABQ airspace. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the fire alarm prompted a temporary reduction in staffing at the facility. Although no fire was detected at […]

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New Mexico sues Air Force over PFAS contamination at Cannon AFB

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) today announced a new lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Air Force, demanding the cleanup of toxic PFAS contamination at Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis.  The lawsuit leverages new state authority granted by House Bill 140, recently signed into […]

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Measles outbreak hits Luna County Detention Center, five inmates test positive

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is currently investigating a measles outbreak at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, where five detainees have tested positive for the highly contagious virus. “The cases at Luna County Detention Center are a stark reminder that the measles outbreak in New Mexico is not over,” said Dr. […]

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Measles outbreak hits Luna County Detention Center, five inmates test positive

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Op-ed: Conservative silence speaks volumes

Rep. Marianna Anaya ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Untitled-design-2025-06-25T160933.957.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/nm.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Untitled-design-2025-06-25T160933.957.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1″ /> By State Representative Marianna Anaya (D-Albuquerque) As a progressive state legislator, it may come as a surprise to many that the values I carry with me today – service, family, and accountability – were taught to me by my grandmother, a proud Republican. She raised me with the […]

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Albuquerque prepared for monsoon season with enhanced pump station security

As Albuquerque enters its monsoon season, the city has upgraded its 15 pump stations.  These improvements, a joint effort between the City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority, aim to prevent flooding and ensure the efficient transfer of large volumes of water to the Rio Grande during heavy storms. Over the past […]