New Mexico

New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate

The New Mexico House passed SB 241 establishing a universal child care program for 60,000 children, funded by up to $700 million from a state trust fund. The measure now heads back to the Senate.

New Mexico Offers $1M Grants to Boost Clean Energy Innovation

Small businesses developing clean energy technologies in New Mexico have until March 17 to apply for state grants of up to $1 million under the Advanced Energy Award.

New Mexico Senate Passes SB 23 Banning Student Cellphone Use: What Parents Need to Know

The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill that would ban students from using cellphones and other wireless devices during the school day. In a...

Ben Ray Luján to Face No GOP Challenger in Rare New Mexico Senate Race

In a historic shift for New Mexico politics, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján is set to seek reelection without a Republican challenger on the ballot. Following the disqualification of GOP hopeful Christopher Vanden Heuvel, the path to the general election has narrowed to a single-party contest.

New Mexico Lawmakers Push Final Tax Incentive Package to Anchor Fusion and Quantum Industries

As the 30-day session nears its end, New Mexico is doubling down on "technologies of the future." From HB 154 to $600 million for quantum initiatives, discover how the state plans to turn federal research leadership into a commercial powerhouse.

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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.