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The Trump administration’s federal hiring freeze and deferred resignation program caused staffing vacancies and increased patient wait times at the New Mexico Veterans Affairs Healthcare System last year, according to an independent oversight agency.

Federal actions caused ‘significant strain’ on New Mexico veterans’ agency, report says • Source New Mexico

A new federal report found that Trump administration policy changes adversely impacted New Mexico's Veterans Affairs hospital.

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New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard on Friday signed an executive order that bans all new uranium mining projects on the more than 13 million acres of state trust lands she oversees. buff.ly/ef9K8lB

New Mexico land commissioner announces uranium mining ban on state trust lands • Source New Mexico

Garcia Richard said Friday that the risks of environmental and health harms from uranium mining outweigh any revenue to state coffers.

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The decision paves the way for Republicans to gain control of a state House seat.

New Mexico Supreme Court denies Democrats’ push to put 2 replacement candidates on November ballot • Source New Mexico

The New Mexico Supreme Court in a 4-1 decision shot down Democrats' push to put two replacement candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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New Mexico Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer (R-Farmington) on Thursday called on the state lawmaker leading the state’s commission dedicated to investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s activities in New Mexico to resign.

Top New Mexico Senate Republican calls on Rep. Romero to resign from Epstein commission, House seat • Source New Mexico

New Mexico's top Senate Republican called for Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe) to leave both the Legislature and an Epstein 'truth commission.'

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“Simply put, I will not be approving any data centers, including the proposed Aetherion sublease at Spaceport America,” New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard wrote.

New Mexico land commissioner shoots down Canadian data center company’s pitch at Spaceport America • Source New Mexico

New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard blocked a Canadian company's data center proposal at Spaceport America.

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In two filings, Attorney General Raúl Torrez argued that state agencies shirked their responsibility to the public to accommodate Project Jupiter’s developers.

New Mexico AG backs environmental groups challenging Project Jupiter before state Supreme Court • Source New Mexico

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez backed two legal challenges to the Project Jupiter data center before the state Supreme Court.

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has opposed the proposal in the past and both gubernatorial nominees stopped short of endorsing it when asked by Source NM.

New Mexico groups, residents call on state leaders to buy stake in state’s largest electric provider • Source New Mexico

Dozens of progressive groups and more than 1,400 residents signed a petition asking New Mexico leaders to buy stock in PNM's parent company.

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New Mexico LFC Chair Rep. Nathan Small (D-Las Cruces) says the state had leverage to keep health insurance rates increases below the 24% state insurance superintendent just approved, but the superintendent tells Source NM her office did it all it could. buff.ly/k3hXQej

New Mexico lawmaker criticizes state insurance superintendent for approving premium increase • Source New Mexico

The state's insurance regulator cited inflation and healthcare cost increases in approving the 24.4% average increase on BeWell customers.

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As of this week, 18 New Mexico school districts had opted out of using the AI Amira program amid privacy concerns from lawmakers, parents and others. buff.ly/mOkhfKY

Lawmakers voice concerns over use of Amira AI in public schools • Source New Mexico

New Mexico lawmakers recently voiced concerns over the use of AI in public schools as 18 local districts and charter schools opt out.

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U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Strickland wrote that several of the party’s candidates have since made the ballot, likely rendering some aspects of the lawsuit moot.

Federal judge denies New Mexico Forward Party’s request to halt enforcement of ballot access law • Source New Mexico

A U.S. District Court judge denied the New Mexico Forward Party's motion to halt enforcement of certain ballot access requirements.

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Amid historic dryness, 615 million gallons of water will course through the Rio Grande in Albuquerque this week to help dying vegetation and also provide scientists with data about the ongoing drought. sourcenm.com/2026/09/02/r...

Rio Grande in Albuquerque reaches historic dryness level • Source New Mexico

As of Sunday, 112.4 miles of the central stretch of the Rio Grande was dry, the most dry miles in at least two decades.

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A former New Mexico Republican official has words for his party. Read them in our commentary section. buff.ly/pGU51yO

New Mexico Republicans need a new approach • Source New Mexico

A former New Mexico Republican official addresses the state party with an assessment and advice for the future.

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The New Mexico state representative who leads the House’s investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday announced she had resigned from her job with a local district attorney amid mounting criticism.

New Mexico lawmaker resigns from job with DA, accuses AG of ‘attempt to disrupt’ Epstein commission • Source New Mexico

New Mexico Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Fe) resigned from her job with a district attorney amid mounting criticism.

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The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously denied a request from Project Jupiter’s developers to partially resume proceedings on the New Mexico Environment Department’s air quality permit application hearing for the massive data center under construction in Doña Ana County.

NM Supreme Court denies Project Jupiter developer’s request to partially resume air quality case • Source New Mexico

The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously denied a request from Project Jupiter's developer to partially resume air quality permit proceedings.

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Citing inflation and rising health care costs, the New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance on Tuesday announced that it had approved a 24.4% average premium increase on BeWell, the state’s health insurance marketplace. buff.ly/hlkJtV6

New Mexico Insurance superintendent approves 24% premium increase on healthcare exchange plans • Source New Mexico

Insurance Superintendent Alice Kane said inflation is behind increase but state's premium is on par with national average.

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The lion’s share of that water would go toward “indirect use,” such as cooling the power plants that fuel the data centers, a researcher told New Mexico lawmakers.

New Mexico data center water use could soar in coming years, researcher tells state lawmakers • Source New Mexico

Water use for data centers and their power sources could soar in the coming years, a researcher told a panel of New Mexico state lawmakers.

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SNAP cuts could also impact students meals at school. New Mexico is one of nine states that provides free meals to all students. buff.ly/wh6bHB8

SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch • Source New Mexico

Cuts to the SNAP will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch, including in New Mexico.

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Residents of the small west-central New Mexico town of Datil in Catron County gathered in an elementary school gymnasium last week to push local officials into action as a company makes steady progress toward exploring uranium deposits northwest of town. sourcenm.com/2026/08/31/c...

Catron County residents seek local uranium mining ban after proposal clears first hurdle • Source New Mexico

Residents of the small town of Datil packed an elementary school gymnasium last week to express opposition to the uranium exploration project.

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More than 230,000 New Mexicans will receive a turquoise envelope beginning Monday alerting them to new work and other requirements they must meet to maintain Medicaid coverage. sourcenm.com/2026/08/31/n...

New Mexico officials say 89,000 residents may lose coverage under Medicaid work requirements • Source New Mexico

Health Care Authority officials predict that roughly 89,000 Medicaid recipients will lose coverage due to work and volunteer requirements.

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United States Agriculture Department officials announced Monday that New Mexico no longer needs to maintain a restricted “infested zone” in the southeast corner of the state aimed at preventing a New World screwworm outbreak. sourcenm.com/2026/08/31/u...

U.S. Agriculture Department lifts restrictions on New Mexico’s only screwworm zone • Source New Mexico

Officials first established "infested zone" in southeast New Mexico in early June after New World screwworm was found in a Lea County dog.

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Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday announced an investigation into allegations that federal drug enforcement agents knowingly let fentanyl cross into New Mexico.

US House Republicans open probe into allegations DEA let fentanyl flow into New Mexico • Source New Mexico

Congressional Republicans opened an investigation into allegations that federal drug enforcement agents let fentanyl flow into New Mexico.

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Tina Cordova, founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium, addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Monday in hopes of convincing global leaders to stop nuclear weapons tests like the one that sickened generations of her family in New Mexico. sourcenm.com/2026/08/31/d...

Downwinders advocate Tina Cordova calls for nuclear disarmament in United Nations speech • Source New Mexico

Cordova addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York City as part of the International Day against Nuclear Tests.

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A summer of recalls has increased concern about foodborne illnesses. buff.ly/bAZbBPb

A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net • Source New Mexico

Jalapenos. Frozen berries. Beef. Alfalfa sprouts. A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised…

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