Government & Politics

Protesters Rally to Stop Rollback of Biden-Era Chaco Canyon Protections

Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Bureau of Land Management office in Santa Fe to oppose a proposal that could remove protections from more than 330,000 acres around Chaco Canyon, KOAT reports.

New Mexico Gets Ready to Launch First-in-Nation Broadband Affordability Program to Replace Expired Federal Program

New Mexico is preparing to launch a statewide broadband affordability program for low-income households now that the federal Affordable Connectivity Program has ended, Light Reading reports.

Should a Pilot Lose a $95,000 Airplane Over Beer? Supreme Court Weighs Landmark Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Alaska's seizure of a pilot's $95,000 plane over a misdemeanor beer-smuggling case violates the Constitution, KOAT reports.

Want to Limit Student Cell Phone Use? Schools Can Apply for $1 Million Grant to Enforce Restrictions

New Mexico schools are tightening student phone rules with the help of a $1 million state grant program to enforce the restrictions during the school day, KOB 4 reports.

What the Supreme Court Rio Grande Settlement Means for New Mexico and Texas

Texas and New Mexico settled their Supreme Court fight over the Rio Grande, but New Mexico faces a costly effort to cut groundwater use amid drought, Inside Climate News 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.