Government & Politics

Meta to New Mexico: Regulate Us Too Hard, and We Might Leave Entirely

Meta warned it may cut off access to its platforms in New Mexico entirely if it can't reach a workable solution to restrictions sought by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, Fortune reports.

New Mexico Opened Its Primaries to Independent Voters. Many Counties Haven’t Told Them Yet.

Twenty of New Mexico's 33 county clerk websites did not explain that independent voters could vote in the June 2 primary, Source NM reports.

New Mexico Escalates Pressure on U.S. Department of Energy in the Nuclear Waste Fight—What You Need to Know

New Mexico is escalating its standoff with the U.S. Department of Energy over a backlog of legacy nuclear waste at Los Alamos National Laboratory, issuing nearly $16 million in fines, the New Mexico Environment Department said in a news release.

Governor Lujan Grisham Set for WNMU 2026 Commencement Address

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was scheduled to deliver the keynote address at WNMU's Spring 2026 Commencement on May 8, Western New Mexico University said in a news release.

Why New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Program Is in Court — and How It Could Help Families Save Thousands

A legal challenge to New Mexico's universal child care program is raising questions for parents, though the program remains in effect for now, News From The States reports.

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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.