Government & Politics

Director of New Mexico Wildfire Claims Office Placed on Leave Amid $500,000 Compensation Controversy

The director of the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire claims office was put on administrative leave after reports showed he and his wife received more than $500,000 from the compensation fund, Source NM reports.

NM Prosecutors Allege Meta Misled the Public About Harms to Minors on Facebook and Instagram

The New Mexico Attorney General's Office alleged in a Santa Fe courtroom that Meta lied about the harms Facebook and Instagram pose to teens and children, Source NM reports.

New Mexico’s Bond Rating Upgrade, Explained: What Changed, Why It Matters, and What Could Still Go Wrong

Moody's Ratings has raised New Mexico's credit rating from Aa2 to Aa1, which could help the state borrow money at lower interest rates, according to the Albuquerque Journal.

Clear Horizons Act Advances in New Mexico Amid Jobs Versus Climate Clash

A climate bill that seeks to put greenhouse gas reduction targets into state law narrowly cleared its first legislative hurdle on a 5-4 committee vote, the Los Alamos Daily Post reports.

Lawsuits Free $12 Billion in Federal Funds for New Mexico Schools and Services

The New Mexico Department of Justice has reclaimed roughly $12 billion in federal funding for schools, health care programs and infrastructure projects, Source NM 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.

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.

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.

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.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

Albuquerque Public Schools will begin accepting school transfer requests for the 2027-28 school year on Oct. 26, the district said.