Daily Reports

One “Yes” Helped UNM Alumna Michelle Dearholt Become CEO

University of New Mexico alumna Michelle Dearholt says saying "yes" to a role outside her expertise helped her become CEO of Nusenda Credit Union, the university said in a news release.

Governor Signs Several Health Care Bills Into Law: Medical Malpractice Reform, Two Others

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a package of health care bills, including medical malpractice reform, into law, Source NM reports.

Mystery Ad Campaign Backs Data Center Project. And Why No One’s Owning Up to It.

Mailers and online ads promoting the Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico have raised transparency concerns because the group behind them has not disclosed its funding, Source NM reports.

8 Schools Leave Improvement Status as Graduation Rates Climb in 2025

Eight New Mexico schools are no longer in school improvement status, and seven of them exited the state's highest level of support for chronically struggling schools, the New Mexico Public Education Department said in a news release.

Residency Lawsuit Against Duke Rodriguez Dismissed. He’s Still in the NM Governor’s Race.

A Santa Fe judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the residency of Republican governor candidate Duke Rodriguez, the second such dismissal that week, 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.

Santa Fe City Hall Operations Interrupted After Employee Receives Suspicious Package Meant for Mayor Michael Garcia

Santa Fe police evacuated City Hall after a city employee was handed a suspicious package meant for Mayor Michael Garcia, the Santa Fe Police Department said.