Government & Politics

New Mexico Regulators Told PNM, Blackstone to Unwind $400M Deal – A Win for Ratepayers?

New Mexico regulators ordered PNM's parent company and Blackstone to unwind a $400 million stock deal completed without prior approval and imposed $300,000 in fines, KUNM reports.

Albuquerque Installs Public Restrooms at Transit Hubs to Improve Rider Access

The City of Albuquerque has opened two new public restrooms at major transit hubs, the Alvarado Transportation Center and the Central and Unser Transit Center, KOB 4 reports.

New Mexico’s Universal Child Care Experiment: A National Model or a High-Stakes Gamble in One of America’s Poorest States?

New Mexico launched the nation's first universal child care program, saving families thousands, but providers, budgets and rural communities are straining to keep up, The Hechinger Report reports.

Albuquerque Ends 311 Call Center Sunday Operations, Expands Weekday Hours Amid Budget Concerns

Albuquerque's 311 line has stopped answering calls on Sundays and expanded its hours the rest of the week, a change one city councilor fears reflects budget pressures, KOB 4 reports.

Parents Can Breathe a Massive Sigh of Relief. Free Child Care Is Officially Here to Stay After a District Judge Says So.

A state district judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging New Mexico's Universal Child Care Program, letting the benefit keep serving families regardless of income, KOB 4 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.