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New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts
The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts.
New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate
The New Mexico House passed SB 241 establishing a universal child care program for 60,000 children, funded by up to $700 million from a state trust fund. The measure now heads back to the Senate.
New Mexico Offers $1M Grants to Boost Clean Energy Innovation
Small businesses developing clean energy technologies in New Mexico have until March 17 to apply for state grants of up to $1 million under the Advanced Energy Award.
New Mexico Senate Passes SB 23 Banning Student Cellphone Use: What Parents Need to Know
The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill that...
Ben Ray Luján to Face No GOP Challenger in Rare New Mexico Senate Race
In a historic shift for New Mexico politics, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján is set to seek reelection without a Republican challenger on the ballot. Following the disqualification of GOP hopeful Christopher Vanden Heuvel, the path to the general election has narrowed to a single-party contest.
New Mexico Offers $1M Grants to Boost Clean Energy Innovation
Small businesses developing clean energy technologies in New Mexico have until March 17 to apply for state grants of up to $1 million under the Advanced Energy Award.
New Mexico Lawmakers Push Final Tax Incentive Package to Anchor Fusion and Quantum Industries
As the 30-day session nears its end, New Mexico is doubling down on "technologies of the future." From HB 154 to $600 million for quantum initiatives, discover how the state plans to turn federal research leadership into a commercial powerhouse.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
ViscoTec Expands in North America With Acquisition of Mexican Partner
German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
NMSU Grants Full-Time Tuition Coverage for Graduate Workers
Full-time tuition coverage for NMSU graduate workers begins Fall 2026, offering new support to enhance student success.
New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts
The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts.
Down to Five: WNMU Names Finalists for Presidential Search
The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Presidential Search Committee announced the top five candidates for the next university president, who will visit campus in late February and early March.
New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate
The New Mexico House passed SB 241 establishing a universal child care program for 60,000 children, funded by up to $700 million from a state trust fund. The measure now heads back to the Senate.
UNM Women’s Ice Hockey Club Opens Opportunities for Female Hockey Players
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Women’s Ice Hockey Club is making history as the state’s first collegiate women’s hockey program, leaving its mark on the hockey community.
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service to Close, Showing Rural Home Health Funding Issues
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, a decades-old home health and hospice provider in Northern New Mexico, is shutting down after citing falling insurance reimbursements and rising operating costs. The closure underscores growing pressure on rural home-based care models that depend on Medicare and Medicaid payment rates that often don’t cover travel time.
Tribal Land Returns and Chaco Protections Put Oil-and-Gas Royalty Income in Focus
Tribal land-return efforts are accelerating across the West, but in northwestern New Mexico the debate is colliding with the energy economy. A federal buffer zone around Chaco Culture National Historical Park is now at the center of legal and political fights that could affect future leasing activity and the royalty checks some local residents depend on.
New Mexico HM59 (2026): CYFD to Study Foster Parent Pay
New Mexico’s 2026 House Memorial 59 asks CYFD to study whether foster parent reimbursements reflect current costs, including the possibility of a cost-of-living adjustment. Confusion around the HM59 label stems from the fact that the same bill number has been used for unrelated memorials in prior years, including one tied to financial literacy.
Santa Fe’s Budget Process Overhaul: What It Could Mean for Taxpayers
Santa Fe is moving to overhaul how it builds its annual budget after city documents acknowledged recent budgets were not tied to long-term goals and focused more on line items than service outcomes. For taxpayers, the process matters because it can shape service reliability, the pace of tax or fee changes, and long-run borrowing costs that filter into future bills.
Director of New Mexico Wildfire Claims Office Placed on Leave Amid $500,000 Compensation Controversy
FEMA placed the director of New Mexico’s wildfire claims office on administrative leave after reporting revealed he and his wife received more than $500,000 from the program he oversees. The $5.45 billion compensation fund has paid out about $3.4 billion so far, as some claimants continue to wait years for relief.
New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts
The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts.
New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate
The New Mexico House passed SB 241 establishing a universal child care program for 60,000 children, funded by up to $700 million from a state trust fund. The measure now heads back to the Senate.
New Mexico Offers $1M Grants to Boost Clean Energy Innovation
Small businesses developing clean energy technologies in New Mexico have until March 17 to apply for state grants of up to $1 million under the Advanced Energy Award.
New Mexico Senate Passes SB 23 Banning Student Cellphone Use: What Parents Need to Know
The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill that...
Ben Ray Luján to Face No GOP Challenger in Rare New Mexico Senate Race
In a historic shift for New Mexico politics, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján is set to seek reelection without a Republican challenger on the ballot. Following the disqualification of GOP hopeful Christopher Vanden Heuvel, the path to the general election has narrowed to a single-party contest.
New Mexico Offers $1M Grants to Boost Clean Energy Innovation
Small businesses developing clean energy technologies in New Mexico have until March 17 to apply for state grants of up to $1 million under the Advanced Energy Award.
New Mexico Lawmakers Push Final Tax Incentive Package to Anchor Fusion and Quantum Industries
As the 30-day session nears its end, New Mexico is doubling down on "technologies of the future." From HB 154 to $600 million for quantum initiatives, discover how the state plans to turn federal research leadership into a commercial powerhouse.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
ViscoTec Expands in North America With Acquisition of Mexican Partner
German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
NMSU Grants Full-Time Tuition Coverage for Graduate Workers
Full-time tuition coverage for NMSU graduate workers begins Fall 2026, offering new support to enhance student success.
New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts
The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts.
Down to Five: WNMU Names Finalists for Presidential Search
The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Presidential Search Committee announced the top five candidates for the next university president, who will visit campus in late February and early March.
New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate
The New Mexico House passed SB 241 establishing a universal child care program for 60,000 children, funded by up to $700 million from a state trust fund. The measure now heads back to the Senate.
UNM Women’s Ice Hockey Club Opens Opportunities for Female Hockey Players
The University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Women’s Ice Hockey Club is making history as the state’s first collegiate women’s hockey program, leaving its mark on the hockey community.
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service to Close, Showing Rural Home Health Funding Issues
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, a decades-old home health and hospice provider in Northern New Mexico, is shutting down after citing falling insurance reimbursements and rising operating costs. The closure underscores growing pressure on rural home-based care models that depend on Medicare and Medicaid payment rates that often don’t cover travel time.
Tribal Land Returns and Chaco Protections Put Oil-and-Gas Royalty Income in Focus
Tribal land-return efforts are accelerating across the West, but in northwestern New Mexico the debate is colliding with the energy economy. A federal buffer zone around Chaco Culture National Historical Park is now at the center of legal and political fights that could affect future leasing activity and the royalty checks some local residents depend on.
New Mexico HM59 (2026): CYFD to Study Foster Parent Pay
New Mexico’s 2026 House Memorial 59 asks CYFD to study whether foster parent reimbursements reflect current costs, including the possibility of a cost-of-living adjustment. Confusion around the HM59 label stems from the fact that the same bill number has been used for unrelated memorials in prior years, including one tied to financial literacy.
Santa Fe’s Budget Process Overhaul: What It Could Mean for Taxpayers
Santa Fe is moving to overhaul how it builds its annual budget after city documents acknowledged recent budgets were not tied to long-term goals and focused more on line items than service outcomes. For taxpayers, the process matters because it can shape service reliability, the pace of tax or fee changes, and long-run borrowing costs that filter into future bills.
Director of New Mexico Wildfire Claims Office Placed on Leave Amid $500,000 Compensation Controversy
FEMA placed the director of New Mexico’s wildfire claims office on administrative leave after reporting revealed he and his wife received more than $500,000 from the program he oversees. The $5.45 billion compensation fund has paid out about $3.4 billion so far, as some claimants continue to wait years for relief.
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