New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney denounced the US Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of its 2009 endangerment finding, calling it a blow to science-based climate policy.
The New Mexico House approved House Bill 4 to strengthen the Health Care Affordability Fund and shield residents from federal health care cuts. The move comes as state enrollment climbed 17 percent, defying a nationwide decline driven by rising premiums and subsidy rollbacks.
After nearly five hours of heated debate and public testimony, a House committee advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed gun control measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers.
The New Mexico Environment Department has fined the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority $189,000 over repeated drinking water violations, including arsenic exceedances, while pushing for a court-appointed manager to oversee the troubled Sunland Park water system.
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
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.
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.
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.
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