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New Mexico legislators float alcohol tax reform proposals for 2026 session
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New Mexico legislators float alcohol tax reform proposals for 2026 session

Estimated read time 3 min read
October 29, 2025October 29, 2025
Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico

As New Mexico maintains the highest rate of deaths from alcohol misuse, lawmakers are again considering changes to state liquor…

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America’s suspended refugee program leaves families separated and resettlement agencies unfunded
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America’s suspended refugee program leaves families separated and resettlement agencies unfunded

Estimated read time 11 min read
October 23, 2025October 23, 2025
Statehouse Reporting Project

Across the country, nonprofits have closed their refugee resettlement programs or are looking for new funding sources, with many waiting…

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Lujan Grisham requests lawmakers reconsider medical compacts for special session
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Lujan Grisham requests lawmakers reconsider medical compacts for special session

Estimated read time 6 min read
September 22, 2025October 10, 2025
Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico

by Danielle Prokop, Source New MexicoSeptember 19, 2025 Policy group Think New Mexico said Friday the state could lose out…

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NM AG: Feds will release $2M in AmeriCorps grants to state
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NM AG: Feds will release $2M in AmeriCorps grants to state

Estimated read time 2 min read
September 3, 2025October 10, 2025
Source NM

by Source NM Staff, Source New Mexico Following a multi-state lawsuit filed in April over the federal government’s cancelation of…

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Trump administration threatens to yank funds for New Mexico, California and Washington over truckers’ English proficiency
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Trump administration threatens to yank funds for New Mexico, California and Washington over truckers’ English proficiency

Estimated read time 6 min read
August 28, 2025October 10, 2025
Michael Marcotte

by Jacob Fischler, Source New MexicoAugust 26, 2025 Three states are at risk of losing some federal transportation funding because…

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NM committee chair who once stymied ICE detention center ban says he’s reconsidering
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NM committee chair who once stymied ICE detention center ban says he’s reconsidering

Estimated read time 3 min read
August 28, 2025October 10, 2025
Michael Marcotte

by Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico The chair of the New Mexico Senate Judiciary Committee who earlier this year killed…

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New Mexico officials say federal cuts will probably deepen hunger for children, seniors
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New Mexico officials say federal cuts will probably deepen hunger for children, seniors

Estimated read time 3 min read
August 19, 2025October 10, 2025
Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico

by Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico Congress’ recent paring back of federal food programs will impact New Mexico’s food from…

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Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?
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Protect and serve: Did county officials enable Ryan Martinez’s violent actions at a 2023 protest in Española?

Estimated read time 10 min read
May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Joshua Bowling, Searchlight New Mexico

Two survivors have filed suit against Rio Arriba County office-holders, alleging that their civil rights were violated when they failed…

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New Mexico’s housing efforts gain momentum as legislature nears end
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New Mexico’s housing efforts gain momentum as legislature nears end

Estimated read time 7 min read
March 15, 2025May 14, 2025
Micaela DePauli

With just days left in the legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers are racing to advance a series of bills aimed…

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