Daily Reports

New Mexico Opened Its Primaries to Independent Voters. Many Counties Haven’t Told Them Yet.

Twenty of New Mexico's 33 county clerk websites did not explain that independent voters could vote in the June 2 primary, Source NM reports.

New Mexico Escalates Pressure on U.S. Department of Energy in the Nuclear Waste Fight—What You Need to Know

New Mexico is escalating its standoff with the U.S. Department of Energy over a backlog of legacy nuclear waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory, issuing nearly $16 million in fines, the New Mexico Environment Department said in a news release.

Governor Lujan Grisham Set for WNMU 2026 Commencement Address

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was scheduled to deliver the keynote address at WNMU's Spring 2026 Commencement on May 8, Western New Mexico University said in a news release.

Why New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Program Is in Court — and How It Could Help Families Save Thousands

A legal challenge to New Mexico's universal child care program is raising questions for parents, though the program remains in effect for now, News From The States reports.

Court Lets Challenge to New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Program Move Forward

A state judge has allowed a legal challenge to New Mexico's universal child care program to advance without stopping the program, Source NM reports.

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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.

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.

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.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

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.