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Court Pushes Grisham’s Administration to Answer Senate Bill 241 Child Care Rollout Without Legislative Backing

A legal challenge to New Mexico’s universal child care program has become more than a courtroom dispute. It is a test of executive authority, political will and whether social programs families rely on can endure legal and partisan battles.

Against the National Tide of Rising Child Poverty, New Mexico Offers a Different Path—Why You Should Know

As millions more American children fall into poverty after pandemic-era supports faded, New Mexico is pointing to a different outcome — and making a case that policy choices still matter.

New Mexico Just Challenged the U.S. Deportation Apparatus — Here’s Why It Matters

As New Mexico’s Immigrant Safety Act takes effect this May, the state joins a growing movement resisting immigrant detention and cooperation with ICE.

Rabies in Curry County Shows How Easily a Virus Slips Past the Boundaries We Trust

A rabies case in rural New Mexico is more than a health alert — it is a warning against complacency. Even fenced yards, officials say, cannot shield pets from wildlife-borne disease when vaccination gaps persist.

Too Many Hunters, Limited Tags—New Mexico’s Hunting Tag System Takes Heat

As thousands miss out on hunting tags, debate grows over fairness, private land access, and looming reforms to New Mexico’s wildlife commission.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.