New Mexico lawmakers have approved a $1.5 billion transportation bonding package, sending the measure to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk and setting the stage for long-term funding of road and bridge projects without new fuel taxes.
This February, for Children’s Dental Health Month, the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health reminds the public that dental health affects children’s lives.
Albuquerque police have arrested a second suspect in the city’s first homicide of 2026, marking continued progress in the investigation into a New Year’s Day killing in downtown Albuquerque.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation says progress is underway on repairs to the historic Oñate Bridge in Española, which has been closed since June 7, 2025, due to safety concerns tied to erosion at one of its piers. The bridge was shut down ahead of the monsoon season after inspections and hydraulic modeling showed deterioration that could pose a risk during periods of high river flow.
Canadian pipe manufacturer Endurance Technologies is set to open its first U.S. facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, creating 43 jobs and investing $18.6 million over the next three years. The move supports the state’s broader push to attract manufacturing and diversify its economy.
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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