New Mexico

New Mexico Voters Urged to Cast Ballots Early as Voting Gets Underway

New Mexico’s general election early voting is underway, with voters urged to cast their ballots early rather than risk bad weather, long lines or missed deadlines on Election Day.

Albuquerque Project Targets ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Gap

A new West Old Town apartment complex aims to serve New Mexico’s “missing middle” — working households that earn too much for most subsidies but struggle to afford market rents or homeownership — while helping revitalize Albuquerque’s Central Avenue corridor.

Hillsboro Residents Raise Noise, Water Concerns at Copper Flat Mine Hearing

Hillsboro residents voiced concerns about noise, blasting and water use during a public hearing on plans to reopen the Copper Flat Mine, while the company highlighted potential jobs and economic benefits for Sierra County.

At Pueblo Collective: 13-Year-Old Turns Beading Skills Into a Business

For 13-year-old Nolen Roibal, beading is more than a skill he learned from a summer program. It has become a craft that allows him to showcase his pieces and earn an income at the same time.

New Mexico’s Land Commissioner Race: Democrat With Powerful DC Ties Clashes With Self-Styled ‘Centrist’ Republican Environmentalist Over Oil, Uranium Bans, and Wildfire-Ravaged Forests

Juan de Jesus Sanchez III and Michael Perry offer sharply different visions for the agency that funnels $2 billion a year into New Mexico’s schools, universities, and hospitals.

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Albuquerque Breaks September Rainfall Record as Santa Fe Leads New Mexico Deluge

Albuquerque recorded its wettest September on record with 4.49 inches of rain, while Santa Fe led reported rainfall totals during a late-month storm that brought flooding concerns across New Mexico.

45 Elite Nevada Rescuers Deployed as Southwest Braces for Potentially Catastrophic Flooding

Forty-five elite Nevada rescuers have been deployed to New Mexico as Hurricane Polo and other weather systems threaten life-threatening flooding across the US Southwest.

Highland Middle School Teacher In Critical Condition After Allegedly Being Shot by 13-Year-Old Student

Special education teacher Kelly Matthews remains critically injured after he was allegedly shot by a 13-year-old student at Highland Middle School in Hobbs. Authorities said the shooting happened Friday, and the investigation is still ongoing.

Is Poverty Declining in New Mexico? Census Data Shows a Drop

New Mexico’s poverty rate has fallen in recent years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s investments in its residents are beginning to show results.

‘We’re Ready’: New Mexico Braces for More Heavy Rain After Devastating Floods Leave Communities Reeling

New Mexico communities are racing to prepare for another round of heavy rain after last week’s devastating floods damaged homes, roads and public spaces, swept away a van in Española and forced residents to evacuate in Mora County and Hondo. As storms return, officials in Ruidoso, Gallup and Mora County are urging residents to stay alert, prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans, avoid flooded roads and work together to protect their communities.