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Many immigrant workers are keeping an eye out for ICE agents even as they harvest America's crops.
New Mexico's 'Immigrant Safety Act' doesn't stop all ICE arrests
New Mexico has laws to protect immigrant communities from the Trump administration's mass detention and deportation system, but analysis shows those protections only go so far. The California-based De...
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Can Congress cooperate to prevent more catastrophic wildfires?
New Mexico's catastrophic wildfires require bipartisan solutions
Wildfires have become more frequent and ferocious in recent decades and a new report highlighted a bipartisan effort to find practical solutions.
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NMSU grads make 250America history!
New Mexico artist's hand-crafted red chile tile awaits rediscovery
Jennell Juarez, a 2025 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate at New Mexico State University, is the rare family member with a college degree but her legacy is already sealed, literally.She
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NM seniors urged to get the most from their Medicaid and Medicare benefits.
Special benefit plans may cut healthcare expenses for NM seniors
Enrollment by New Mexico seniors in a program designed to reduce medical costs is lower than expected and experts said a gift this Grandparents Day weekend could be learning if
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Public meetings scheduled in New Mexico over rule to open public lands to development.
New Mexicans urged to speak-up about feds' plan to gut 'Roadless Rule'
The first of five statewide town halls regarding federal changes to what is known as the
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A study shows more parents of school-age boys than girls prioritize STEM afterschool learning in New Mexico.
Study: New Mexico's afterschool STEM programs produce results
Young people who study science, technology, engineering and math improve their problem-solving skills, and a majority of New Mexico parents surveyed said their child’s afterschool program now offers t...
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New Mexico's film industry expands south to offer college students more opportunities.
Film, television opportunities expand for New Mexico college students
Most who work in the film industry don't get a sudden
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Construction of the Trump administration's Border Wall is causing controversy in three Southwestern states.
Border Wall controversy in New Mexico, other Southwestern states
Construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall has resumed in three Southwest states, including New Mexico, where new wells have been drilled and pumped without permits, threatening groundwater for famil...
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Americans couldn't see the total solar eclipse, but many can still catch this week's Perseid meteor shower.
New Mexico among top states for August's Perseid meteor showers
Those living in New Mexico will have one of the clearest views of this week's Perseid meteor showers, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights.A new study from the Action Network
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New Mexico's Martin Heinrich is among Senators asking a federal agency to take a second look at prediction platforms.
Fearing arson, U.S. Senators call for crackdown on wildfire betting
People who want to make an easy buck will wager a bet on just about anything. Now, some hope to profit by placing bets on when the next wildfire will
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Some 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes in the U.S. annually, while only about five cases result in death.
Bitten by a snake in NM's backcountry? Walk, don't run
Summer is peak snake season in New Mexico, increasing potential encounters and if you're an avid hiker, medical experts have some tips.Movies often suggest snake bites mean instant death but
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A New Mexico children's advocacy group is going local to tout policy and programs that help kids.
NM's Voices for Children promotes youth well-being on statewide tour
New Mexico's major investments in children will be highlighted in a multicity tour starting this month and residents will be asked for thoughts on how to keep the momentum going.New
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Americans want the Trump administration to prioritize wildlife protections over fossil fuel extraction.
Poll: Americans united, not divided on protecting the nation's wildlife
A new poll showed there is very little daylight between how American hunters and the general public feel about national park wildlife conservation issues.A large majority in both groups agreed
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Public comment period to keep protections for Chaco buffer zone ends Wednesday, 7/29/2026.
NM officials implore Interior Department not to drill in Chaco
The Trump administration is considering a complete or partial reversal of a 20-year federal mineral ban on new oil and gas leasing that protects New Mexico's Greater Chaco Region, and
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New Mexico is among the top 10 states for severe dust storms.
NM's dust storms double down in 2025's record-breaking year
A good chunk of New Mexico is desert, which explains why the state ranks fourth in the U.S. for dust storms, which are becoming an increasing threat as alarming weather
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A quarter of New Mexico's residents live in rural areas and face challenges obtaining healthcare.
New Mexico offers grants to fill gaps in rural healthcare
Rural people often know what would boost local health care services but their communities lack the funds to follow through. Now, New Mexico's Health Care Authority is stepping in to
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A tweak in New Mexico filming locations is a boon for rural and remote communities.
New Mexico's film industry rebounds, revives rural destinations
New Mexico's high tax incentives meant to lure film production crews are paying off, even in remote and rural communities.After reaching a high mark in 2022, the state's film industry
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Trump administration guts protections for endangered wildlife.
Legal actions loom after Trump administration guts wildlife protections
New Mexico's endangered species face a greater risk of extinction after the Trump administration finalized a rule removing habitat protections from legislation passed more than 50 years ago.By narrowi...
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The Trump administration has canceled all but a few grants for programs proven to prevent teen pregnancy.
Teen pregnancy prevention programs axed by HHS; backlash follows
Nearly $70 million approved by Congress to fund Teen Pregnancy Prevention programs has been withdrawn by the Trump administration, two years before grants were set to expire.The Department of Health
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Nearly 50% of New Mexico's population identifies as Hispanic or Latino - the same group facing political and systemic targeting by the Trump administration.
Threatened changes to 2030 Census could suppress NM's count
A growing distrust of government is worrying people planning for New Mexico’s 2030 census count, even though it is still nearly four years away.The count, conducted every 10 years by
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More women in the U.S. want to be a governor, Democrats more than Republicans.
Women of color could make history in NM's 2026 governor's race
A woman of color is seeking New Mexico’s governor’s office for the third time in the past 20 years and if Deb Haaland is elected, she could make history.Haaland, a
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Just days remain for New Mexicans to comment on new rules to protect the state's water from pollution.
NM's proposed water protection rules include ancient acequias
New Mexico is creating new rules to protect its limited surface water after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling narrowed which waters qualify for federal protection under the Clean Water Act.Among
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A new study shows rising anti-LGBTQ sentiment even though 72% of Americans support protections for gay and transgender people.
June's Pride Month comes amid LGBTQ+ backlash in some states
As many Americans celebrate June as Pride Month, a new index points to a growing divide between states that support LGBTQ people and states that do not.For the past six
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An all but eradicated deadly pest is back in the Southwest.
Vigilance needed by New Mexicans after screwworm crosses TX border
New Mexico ranchers are being urged to stay alert and inspect their animals after a dog in Lea County was confirmed to have been infected by the New World screwworm,
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The well-being of New Mexico's children ticked up in this year's Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Book.
NM makes slow but steady progress on child well-being
A new survey suggested New Mexico is making progress in reducing child poverty and improving child well-being after a series of state investments in families and early childhood programs.Last year,
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A year-old guaranteed income program in New Mexico is being expanded to help young people ages 16 to 24.
Albuquerque tracks success of its Guaranteed Basic Income Program
Albuquerque families said they have built savings, reduced financial stress and improved long-term stability through the city’s year-old Guaranteed Basic Income Program.Qualified participants receive ...
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A bill before Congress would eliminate oversight of oil and gas wells that cause the most pollution in New Mexico.
Federal legislation could crush New Mexico's methane curbs
New Mexico has spent the past decade adopting stricter methane and greenhouse gas regulations for the state’s booming oil and gas sector but a bill before Congress could upend the
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Immigration judges fired by the DOJ as part of a Trump administration court overhaul had higher asylum-granting rates.
Trump administration hires new judges to speed deportations
After posting a series of ads recruiting “deportation judges” — formerly called “immigration judges” — the Department of Justice has announced new hires but the announcement did not mention hundreds
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A change in rules could bring more New Mexico voters to the polls next week.
New Mexico aims for larger voter turnout with semi-open primaries
New Mexico’s June 2 primary will be held under new semi-open primary rules, allowing registered independents and unaffiliated voters to participate without first choosing a party.Lawmakers passed the ...
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