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Trump’s DOJ Takes New Mexico to Court Over Sanctuary Policies — Here’s What’s at Stake

The Trump administration has sued New Mexico and Albuquerque over immigration policies that federal officials say obstruct enforcement, while Mayor Tim Keller warns the lawsuit threatens public safety and immigrant communities.

Green Chile Natural Gas Pipeline for Project Jupiter Wins Federal Nod, But New Mexico Pushback Looms

Federal approval of a gas pipeline for New Mexico’s AI megaproject is colliding with state land regulators and oversight concerns.

‘A Giveaway to Gig Work Employers’: New Mexico Lawmaker Leads Multi-State Revolt Against Trump Labor Proposal

A coalition led by New Mexico Rep. Eleanor Chávez is urging the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw a proposed rule that critics say could reclassify hundreds of thousands of workers as independent contractors, threatening benefits, labor protections and state revenues.

New Mexico Opened Its Primaries to Independent Voters. Many Counties Haven’t Told Them Yet.

For the first time, New Mexico’s “decline to state” voters can participate in Democratic and Republican primaries without changing party affiliation. But as early voting nears, many county clerk websites still lack information about the landmark shift, raising concerns that thousands of independent voters may remain unaware of their new rights.

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.

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Fentanyl Deaths are Ravaging New Mexico, But This Clinic is Giving People a Second Chance at Life

As Bernalillo County declares an emergency over fatal fentanyl overdoses, the University of New Mexico’s ASAP clinic is helping patients pursue recovery through outpatient treatment, community support and stories of hope.

Oracle Offers to Scrap $155M Project Jupiter Power Plan After New Mexico County Commissioners Object

Oracle’s proposal to deliver at least $155 million in...

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Four on Interstate 40, NMSP Confirms

Authorities reported a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 after a commercial truck crossed the median and hit two vehicles on Sunday.

New Mexico Sees 2.6% Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths, NMDOH Urges Residents to ‘Drink Less, Live More’

NMDOH data showed a 2.6% increase in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024-2025, highlighting its campaign to encourage residents to drink less and improve their health.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

If you’re considering transferring your child to another school for 2027-28, Albuquerque Public Schools said you can start submitting transfer requests on October 26.