Finance

Santa Fe Meeting Set on New Short-Term Rental Tax Software as Compliance Shifts

City of Santa Fe, N.M., is hosting a Jan. 28 public meeting to explain new software for managing short-term rental lodging tax collection and compliance, as updated permit renewal and tax reporting processes take effect; hosts should prepare for changes to filing, record-keeping and enforcement.

New Mexico Lawmakers Say Health Care Access Can Improve Over Time Amid Ongoing Challenges

New Mexico legislators say improving health care access will take time and sustained policy action as lawmakers weigh proposals on Medicaid support, insurance affordability and provider shortages. The comments reflect ongoing efforts in Santa Fe to address cost, coverage and availability gaps that affect medical access across the state.

Federal Food Aid Cuts Hit New Mexico Refugees Hard, Straining Household Budgets

Cuts to federal food assistance are intensifying food insecurity for refugee families in New Mexico, where many residents rely on SNAP benefits to afford groceries. With federal eligibility narrowing and local food banks preparing for higher demand, the loss of aid is reshaping household budgets and community support structures.

New Mexico Expands ACA Premium Assistance for 2026 After Federal Subsidies Lapse

New Mexico is stepping in to protect residents from steep health insurance premium increases in 2026 after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expired at the end of 2025. State lawmakers and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham approved funding from the Health Care Affordability Fund to continue subsidies through mid-year and potentially beyond, ensuring continued affordable coverage for thousands of BeWell marketplace enrollees.

New Mexico Educators Begin Tax Filing Season as ERB 1099-R Forms Arrive

Retired educators participating in the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (ERB) pension system began receiving their 2025 tax documents on January 27, 2026, marking an early start to the state’s tax filing season. The board’s latest newsletter also highlights ERB’s financial position, new facilities, enhanced security measures, and educational webinars — information retirees and active members will find useful as they plan their finances for the year.

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Record 254 Bears Killed After Roaming Into Towns as Drought Drives Desperate Animals From the Mountains, Making 2026 a Bad Year for Bears

New Mexico has already killed a record 254 black bears in human conflicts this year as drought and food shortages drive hungry animals into towns.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

New Mexico’s Opportunity Scholarship Program: Important Details You Need to Know 

Since the Opportunity Scholarship started in 2022, thousands of New Mexicans have used the state’s free college tuition program. Now in its fourth year, it continues to support students pursuing higher education. This fact-check answers common questions about how the scholarship works, helping you understand what the program offers.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.