New Mexico

DOJ to Review New Mexico’s Sunshine Law — Why it Matters and What Happens Next

The New Mexico Department of Justice is reviewing the state’s Sunshine Law. Here’s why the study matters for transparency and what could follow.

Police: Two Suspects Accused of Shooting an Officer Arrested After a Multi-day Hunt

Police arrested Jovan Martinez and Makaela Johnson in the Fort Sumner area days after authorities say they fired at a state trooper during a traffic stop near Vaughn. The officer was not injured.

New Mexico Logs First Measles Case of 2026 as Inmate Tests Positive: What to Watch and More

A federal inmate in southern New Mexico has tested positive for measles, marking the state’s first confirmed case of 2026. Health officials say no public exposure sites have been identified and vaccination remains the best protection.

Bernalillo County Shifts to New IPRA Portal, Sets Feb 27 Shutdown of Old System

Bernalillo County is rolling out a new IPRA request system, closing NextRequest on Feb 27 and launching JustFOIA on March 2.

School to Host Stephen Vladeck for Dennis Chavez Lecture on Saving the Supreme Court

The University of New Mexico School of Law will host constitutional law expert Stephen Vladeck for this year’s Dennis Chavez Endowed Lectureship, tackling the future of the US Supreme Court and the stakes for civil rights and democracy.

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NWS Issues Flood Watch as Heavy Rain, Storms to Persist Across New Mexico Despite Brief Lull

Thunderstorms are expected to persist across New Mexico this week, bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds and a continued risk of flash flooding.

Hundreds of Fish Found Dead in Monastery Lake as Heat Triggers Massive Fish Kill

Many fish are dying in Monastery Lake due to high temperatures. Residents worry about the foul odor coming from the lake, and authorities are planning to close it.

Final 8 P.M. Sunsets Alert: Albuquerque Has One Week Left Before Summer Evenings Fade

Albuquerque's final 8 p.m. sunsets of 2026 end this week. Starting Aug. 12, the sun sets before 8 p.m. as daylight continues to shrink.

Heat Advisory: Albuquerque, Santa Fe May See Temperatures Up to 105 Degrees

Residents in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are urged to take heat safety precautions as temperatures may reach 105 degrees.