About 2,350 lawfully present immigrants in New Mexico lost Medicaid eligibility Oct. 1 under new federal rules, prompting advocates to urge affected residents to seek state-funded coverage through BeWell before enrollment deadlines.

Arizona Public Service and the Navajo Transitional Energy Company have agreed to extend operations at the Four Corners Power Plant in northwestern New Mexico through 2038, citing rising electricity demand and the need for reliable power. The proposal could preserve jobs and revenue for the Navajo Nation but has drawn criticism from environmental advocates over prolonged emissions and water use.

The New Mexico Department of Health is offering free portable cribs to families who need a safe space for their babies to sleep.

PNM says it is ready to provide information to regulators after New Mexico Public Regulation Commission staff asked commissioners to authorize a formal investigation into skyrocketing electric bills linked to estimated meter readings that began in Alamogordo and Ruidoso and spread statewide.

New Mexico’s general election early voting is underway, with voters urged to cast their ballots early rather than risk bad weather, long lines or missed deadlines on Election Day.

New Mexico is investing more than $450 million in quantum technology as Japanese tech giant Fujitsu partners with the state to establish a quantum computing research center, expanding opportunities for scientific research, high-skilled jobs and innovation.

Sceye’s high-altitude airship completed a nearly 30,000-kilometer flight from New Mexico to Japan and back, successfully delivering mobile broadband to ordinary smartphones from the stratosphere in a major test of “cell towers in the sky.”

New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.

An Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” has prompted New Mexico lawmakers to call for stronger AI safety safeguards.

Apple has finally entered the foldable-phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, while unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and a faster, more efficient C2 modem.

The University of New Mexico is exploring options to expand health care access in San Miguel County after lawmakers approved $15 million for new clinical facilities. UNM says it has no current plans to acquire Alta Vista Regional Hospital, despite recent claims linking the hospital to a planned expansion of abortion services.

The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, honoring her excellence and impact as an educator both inside and outside the classroom.

New Mexico education officials are seeking a $5.9 billion public school budget, with millions earmarked for literacy, maths intervention, career training, after-school programmes and tribal education as the state grapples with persistent attendance problems.

Albuquerque Public Schools recently launched a new environmental initiative that turns food scraps into compost. The district says the program aims to keep the waste out of landfills and give it a more meaningful purpose instead.

Bernalillo County judges shared their career journeys with middle school students during school visits this month. They also made sure to leave valuable lessons to the youth.

Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.

Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.

New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.

After launching in May with over 25 Indigenous vendors, Albuquerque’s New Mexico Indian Market is closing this weekend. Organizers cite too few sellers to cover costs, leaving artists without a stable weekend home.

With food and utility prices straining household budgets, Albuquerque officials and community leaders are encouraging financial literacy as a tool to help families reduce reliance on credit cards and navigate an affordability crisis. Experts say better money management cannot solve inflation, but it can provide stability and help households avoid deeper debt.