Daily Reports

New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative

New Mexico launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program Oct. 1, opening a new pathway for local producers and processors to inspect and sell their products within state lines, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts

The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, Albuquerque Public Schools said.

New Mexico Introduces ‘Yucky the Yucca’ Mascot to Fight Littering

New Mexico has introduced Yucky the Yucca, a prickly cartoon mascot urging residents to stop littering and join community cleanups, as part of the state's Breaking Bad Habits campaign.

Is New Mexico’s $40 Billion Meta Penalty Request Excessive?

New Mexico asked a judge to order Meta to pay $35 billion to $40 billion after a jury found millions of consumer-law violations, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

New Mexico’s Housing Crisis Has ‘No One-Size-Fits-All’ Solution, Housing Policy Interns and UNM Law Students Find

Two UNM law students who helped shape New Mexico's statewide housing plan found that rural, urban, Tribal and border communities need different solutions, UNM reports.

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Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

A Cause for Concern? Study Maps Potential Gemsbok Expansion Beyond New Mexico by 2100

A University of Illinois study projects gemsbok habitat could expand across the Southwest by 2100, while New Mexico wildlife managers report the state's oryx population has remained stable.

Tomasita’s in Albuquerque Returns Monday After Closing for Over a Month Due to Fire

According to a report by KOB 4, Tomasita’s Albuquerque, which caught fire in late September, will welcome guests again on Monday after more than a month of temporary closure.