A House committee narrowly advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers, the Albuquerque Journal reports.
The University of New Mexico's FiRES Center will continue expanding partnerships and leading projects to help communities across the state become more resilient to wildfires, according to UNM News.
The director of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire claims office was put on administrative leave after reports showed he and his wife received more than $500,000 from the compensation fund, Source NM reports.
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office alleged in a Santa Fe courtroom that Meta lied about the harms Facebook and Instagram pose to teens and children, Source NM reports.
Moody's Ratings has raised New Mexico's credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1, which could help the state borrow money at lower interest rates, according to the Albuquerque Journal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
