New Mexico

Building Trust: Observe New Mexico Elections Prepares Statewide Deployment for November General Election

Observe New Mexico Elections plans to deploy hundreds of nonpartisan volunteers for the November 2026 general election after monitoring primary elections in every county. The initiative aims to document voting procedures and help communities better understand how elections are conducted.

‘To Honor the Identity of Native People’: New Mexico Gears Up for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 12

New Mexico will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday with events and activities honoring Native communities across the state.

How Can New Mexico Families Get Free Portable Cribs From NMDOH?

The New Mexico Department of Health is offering free portable cribs to families who need a safe space for their babies to sleep.

New Mexico Ranks Second in School Lunch Report With 100% CEP Adoption, 75.8% Local-Food Rate

New Mexico placed second in the nation for its school meal programs, according to ProCare Therapy’s State of School Lunch Report. Albuquerque Public Schools is putting that work into practice by using sustainable efforts that benefit students and the community.

New Mexico Legislature Needs to Overhaul Ethics Rules as Lawmakers Move Toward Possible Salaries, Think Tank Says

New Mexico lawmakers could soon receive salaries for the first time — but Think New Mexico says modernization must also bring tougher ethics rules, greater financial transparency, stricter lobbying disclosures and new safeguards against dark money.

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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...

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.

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.