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Screenshot of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during a status report on December 11, 2023 on the gun safety public health order issued in September 2023.

New Mexico, NM Legislature

Governor calls special session to address federal budget cuts

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján convened a roundtable discussion Thursday with New Mexico public broadcasting leaders to address the devastating impact of federal funding cuts that will eliminate $5.8 million in annual support for stations across the state.

Congress & Federal Gov, New Mexico

Senate Democrats reintroduce comprehensive child care bill amid criticism of Trump policies

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Valles Caldera National Preserve has received federal approval to implement an expanded fire management plan designed to reduce wildfire risks and promote ecosystem health, the National Park Service announced Wednesday.

Sandoval County

Valles Caldera National Preserve receives approval for enhanced fire management strategy

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

More than 48 communities across the United States will present readings of short plays written by teenagers about gun violence on Oct. 6, including a performance in Rio Rancho featuring local youth performers.

National initiative to end gun violence coming to Rio Rancho

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

The City of Rio Rancho Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department will host its annual Pooch Plunge and Adopt-a-thon Saturday at Haynes Pool as the outdoor swimming season comes to a close. (City of Rio Rancho)

Rio Rancho to host annual Pooch Plunge and adoption event Saturday

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Rep. Melanie Stansbury delivers floor remarks Tuesday accusing government officials of orchestrating a massive cover-up in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Congress & Federal Gov

Rep. Stansbury: Epstein cover-up goes ‘all the way to the top’

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

City Council hopeful Stephanie Telles.(Courtesy photo)

Politics & Elections

City council candidate faces legal challenge to ballot access

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez.

Jobs, Workers & Economy, New Mexico

Rep. Vasquez introduces bill to grant legal status to workers in critical industries

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

The Placitas Chamber of Commerce will host a chili cook-off this month to raise funds for a local youth organization.

Placitas Chamber to host chili cook-off fundraiser for 4H Club

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an agreement Tuesday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to establish a four-year, $120 million partnership aimed at advancing quantum computing technology.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico partners on $120 million quantum computing initiative

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news September 2, 2025September 2, 2025