Government & Politics

Lawmakers Weigh 6% Wholesale Alcohol Tax as New Mexico’s Alcohol Death Rate Stays High

New Mexico lawmakers are taking another shot at overhauling the state's alcohol taxes with a 6% tax collected at the wholesale level, KRQE reports.

FACT-CHECKED: No-Cost Universal Child Care Program, What Families Need to Know

New Mexico unveiled its no-cost universal child care program in November 2025, drawing interest from residents, particularly families. While information about the initiative is available, questions and confusion about the program remain.

New Mexico Could be Stuck with 8 AM Winter Sunrises if America Finally Abandons Its Twice-Yearly Ritual of Changing the Clocks and Shifts to...

Permanent daylight saving time could push New Mexico winter sunrises past 8am, sparking a fierce debate over dark mornings and brighter evenings.

SNAP Cuts Explained: We Fact-Checked What’s True & What’s Not

SNAP changes enacted last year affected thousands of New Mexicans, causing some to lose food assistance benefits. However, misconceptions about the changes remain.

Feds Pause US-Mexico Border Well Drilling as State Regulators Threaten to Pull Driller Licenses

U.S. Customs and Border Protection told contractors to stop installing new wells along New Mexico's border as state regulators threatened to pull drilling licenses, WBUR 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.

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.