Daily Reports

‘To Honor the Identity of Native People’: New Mexico Gears Up for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 12

Santa Fe and Albuquerque planned powwows, markets and cultural events for Indigenous Peoples' Day on Oct. 12, KOAT reports.

New Mexico Extends Tax Deadlines for Flood-Hit Residents and Businesses: What Everyone Should Know

New Mexico taxpayers hit by September flooding have until Jan. 15, 2027, to file and pay personal income taxes, and several business tax deadlines move to Jan. 25, with penalties and interest waived, Organ Mountain News reports.

Strong Winds, Gusts Up to 50 mph Threaten New Mexico on Sunday

Gusts of up to 50 mph could hit parts of New Mexico on Sunday, possibly disrupting the Balloon Fiesta's final mass ascension, KRQE reports, with wind advisories posted near the Four Corners.

New Mexico Launches New Crackdown on Orphaned Oil Wells With Over 1,600 Remain Awaiting Cleanup

New Mexico has created an Orphan Well Bureau to speed up plugging abandoned oil and gas wells, with more than 1,600 still awaiting action, the Midland Reporter-Telegram reports.

New Mexico Tech Astronomers Help NASA Track City-Killer Asteroids

Two New Mexico Tech astronomers helped NASA size up asteroid 2024 YR4, whose chance of hitting Earth briefly reached 3.1% before more observations ruled out a 2032 impact, New Mexico Tech says.

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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.