New Mexico

New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts

The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts.

New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate

The New Mexico House passed SB 241 establishing a universal child care program for 60,000 children, funded by up to $700 million from a state trust fund. The measure now heads back to the Senate.

New Mexico Offers $1M Grants to Boost Clean Energy Innovation

Small businesses developing clean energy technologies in New Mexico have until March 17 to apply for state grants of up to $1 million under the Advanced Energy Award.

New Mexico Senate Passes SB 23 Banning Student Cellphone Use: What Parents Need to Know

The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill that would ban students from using cellphones and other wireless devices during the school day. In a...

Ben Ray Luján to Face No GOP Challenger in Rare New Mexico Senate Race

In a historic shift for New Mexico politics, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján is set to seek reelection without a Republican challenger on the ballot. Following the disqualification of GOP hopeful Christopher Vanden Heuvel, the path to the general election has narrowed to a single-party contest.

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New Mexico-Based Artist Built a 30-Foot Coyote Head in the New Mexico Desert—and You Can Sleep Inside It

An artist in Arroyo Hondo, N.M., built a 30-foot guest house shaped like a giant coyote head, turning a fantastical dream into a unique Airbnb.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Parts of New Mexico as Monsoon Storms Build

Flash Flood Watch issued for Ruidoso burn scars and western New Mexico as storms bring heavy rain, flooding risks, and afternoon thunderstorm activity.

This Overlooked New Mexico Town Might Be the Best Weekend Getaway Yet

Ruidoso, N.M., is welcoming travelers back for a cool mountain getaway as the village continues to recover from 2024 fires and floods.

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.

Forget the Desert—This Mountain Village Is One of New Mexico’s Go-To Weekend Getaways

Families, as New Mexico sizzles,are escaping to Ruidoso's cool mountain pines, shaded lakes, and outdoor trails for the ideal weekend getaway.