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Drill It, Clean It: New Mexico Overhauls Oil and Gas Rules

New Mexico toughens oil and gas rules—raising bonds, enforcing cleanup, and protecting taxpayers from abandoned well costs.

New Mexico Law Streamlines Licensing for In-Home Child Care Providers

A new New Mexico law streamlining the licensing process for in-home child care providers has taken effect alongside nearly 20 other state measures. Officials say the legislation aims to improve access to child care while maintaining health and safety standards.

Drivers Buckle Up: Vehicle Registration and Weight-Distance Taxes Expected To Increase

Starting July 1, vehicle registration and weight-distance taxes will increase to support state transportation projects.

A Wildfire and Flood In A Week, Jemez Mountains Will Recover

The Jemez Mountains will undergo major recovery in preparation for the Fourth of July after being hit by wildfire and flood in the same week.

Rio Grande Is At Stake: Activists Demands For More Protection On State’s Waterways

Rio Grande is drying up fast. Activists now worry over the water security of the areas that heavily rely on the river.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Tijeras Community Raises Funds to Help a Grieving Family After 1-Year-Old Dies at New Mexico Early Learning Academy

The Tijeras community launched a fundraising campaign to help a local family who lost their one-year-old son on Wednesday at New Mexico Early Learning Academy after he was found unconscious and not breathing.

New Mexico Sues FEMA for $61 Million Over National Guard Response to Fire Burn Scar Left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

New Mexico is suing FEMA for more than $61 million to cover National Guard operations addressing flood risks and debris in the burn scar left by the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.