New Mexico

Parents Who Owe Child Support May Be Denied Hunting or Fishing Licenses: Here’s How to Restore Privileges

New Mexico warns parents who fall behind on child support that they may be denied hunting and fishing licenses, part of efforts to enforce payment obligations.

Delayed Care, Physician Burnout: Nearly All New Mexico Counties Face Health Care Worker Shortages

A state report shows 32 of New Mexico’s 33 counties face health worker shortages, delaying care and increasing physician burnout.

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

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signs medical malpractice reform and other health care measures during New Mexico’s legislative session, aiming to reduce costs and address physician shortages.

Report: New and Resolved Environmental Enforcement Cases Slightly Drop in February

The New Mexico Environment Department reported 226 new environmental enforcement cases and 38 resolutions in February under its Enforcement Watch transparency program.

Pre-Application for Creative Industry Grants is Open, Prioritizing Rural Communities.

Local and Tribal governments across New Mexico can now submit project concepts under a new state-backed creative industries initiative before the formal grant round this fall.

Nearly 3,000 Workers Train for Climate, Infrastructure Jobs as Clean Energy and Public Works Projects Ramp Up

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says 2,800 workers have completed training for climate-ready and infrastructure careers, surpassing earlier targets as the state prepares for a surge in clean energy and public works projects.

Jobless Claims Dipped —US Filings Edged Up to 212K

New Mexico records a slight dip in new unemployment claims even as nationwide filings inch up, signaling mixed labor market trends.

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

A Santa Fe judge threw out a lawsuit questioning Duke Rodriguez’s residency, the second court dismissal of challenges to his 2026 gubernatorial bid.