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Along the historic corridor crossing New Mexico, communities are restoring gas stations, painting murals, installing public art and fixing up neon signs. They’re planning parties with vintage cars and historical presentations about how the “Mother Road” shaped life here.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Along the historic corridor crossing New Mexico, communities are restoring gas stations, painting murals, installing public art and fixing up neon signs. They’re planning parties with vintage cars and historical presentations about how the “Mother Road” shaped life here.
This time of year is when Anna Walker, who directs the Western Firefly Project in New Mexico, gets a few false reports in her inbox.
People, mostly in Albuquerque and other urban areas, see flashes of yellow light dancing through trees and become convinced they’ve seen a firefly.
People, mostly in Albuquerque and other urban areas, see flashes of yellow light dancing through trees and become convinced they’ve seen a firefly.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This time of year is when Anna Walker, who directs the Western Firefly Project in New Mexico, gets a few false reports in her inbox.
People, mostly in Albuquerque and other urban areas, see flashes of yellow light dancing through trees and become convinced they’ve seen a firefly.
People, mostly in Albuquerque and other urban areas, see flashes of yellow light dancing through trees and become convinced they’ve seen a firefly.
"“I just know what I’m there to do, which is bring a little joy and comfort to these folks that I talk to."
Volunteer tries to ‘bring a little joy’ to New Mexico nursing, assisted living residents • Source New Mexico
When Kevin Thompson, 65, retired to Hurley, New Mexico, in July 2023, he wanted to stay busy and get involved in his new community, so he volunteered at area food banks and the local radio station.…
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December 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"“I just know what I’m there to do, which is bring a little joy and comfort to these folks that I talk to."
For years the National Insurance Crime Bureau ranked Albuquerque as the worst city in the nation for car theft. Officials blamed Hyundai and Kia, in particular, and said viral videos showed how easy it is to steal those compared to other vehicles.
NM attorney general announces $9M multi-state settlement with Kia, Hyundai over car theft • Source New Mexico
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez on Tuesday announced a $9 million multi-state settlement with auto makers over anti-theft technology.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
For years the National Insurance Crime Bureau ranked Albuquerque as the worst city in the nation for car theft. Officials blamed Hyundai and Kia, in particular, and said viral videos showed how easy it is to steal those compared to other vehicles.
The polar bear plunges might not be as cold as they are some years...but they still sound pretty cold. The state Parks Department announced plunges and more at all state parks on Jan. 1.
New Mexico will kick off 2026 with polar plunges and more • Source New Mexico
New Mexico State Parks will offer hikes and polar plunges at all 35 state parks to ring in the new year on Jan. 1, 2026.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The polar bear plunges might not be as cold as they are some years...but they still sound pretty cold. The state Parks Department announced plunges and more at all state parks on Jan. 1.
Sorry. Not exactly a holiday story.
Trump administration to garnish wages for defaulted student loans • Source New Mexico
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default beginning early next year, the U.S. Education Department said Tuesday. In an…
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December 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Sorry. Not exactly a holiday story.
Threatened cuts to federal homelessness funding next year will have ripple effects, including at an emergency shelter in Santa Fe, its director says.
Santa Fe homeless shelter predicts doubled wait lists without federal funding • Source New Mexico
Michele Williams is anxious about the HUD Continuum of Care cuts even though her shelter doesn’t receive any of its funding.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Threatened cuts to federal homelessness funding next year will have ripple effects, including at an emergency shelter in Santa Fe, its director says.
NM AG Torrez announced this week the state had joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration to try and stop its efforts to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
New Mexico AG joins federal suit over defunded consumer protection bureau • Source New Mexico
New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez joins lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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December 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
NM AG Torrez announced this week the state had joined a lawsuit against the Trump administration to try and stop its efforts to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Six homeowners at a mobile home park in Aztec, New Mexico, allege in a new lawsuit that a Tennessee-based company violated state laws when it abruptly imposed new park rules, fees and lease terms on tenants and then used those illegal measures to threaten eviction.
Aztec mobile home park tenants sue landlord, alleging unlawful rules, evictions and fees • Source New Mexico
“I just know what they are doing is wrong,” said longtime tenant Neil Lobato. “People with money pushing around people that didn't have money.”
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December 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Six homeowners at a mobile home park in Aztec, New Mexico, allege in a new lawsuit that a Tennessee-based company violated state laws when it abruptly imposed new park rules, fees and lease terms on tenants and then used those illegal measures to threaten eviction.
Officials attribute rising costs to universal childcare, ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ cuts.
NM Governor’s office proposes $11.3 billion state budget and increased spending • Source New Mexico
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham proposed an $11.3 billion state budget despite slowed recurring revenue growth.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Officials attribute rising costs to universal childcare, ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ cuts.
Common Cause NM and two residents have filed to intervene in the US Department of Justice's lawsuit against the Secretary of State here, who refused to send Social Security numbers and other data to the feds.
NM advocacy groups, residents file motion to intervene in feds' voter data lawsuit against state • Source New Mexico
Advocates, voters file to intervene in U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against New Mexico Secretary of State over voter roll data.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Common Cause NM and two residents have filed to intervene in the US Department of Justice's lawsuit against the Secretary of State here, who refused to send Social Security numbers and other data to the feds.
More records. More photos. Including ones with Clinton, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson.
Department of Justice releases new documents, photos as part of Epstein files • Source New Mexico
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice began releasing thousands of records Friday related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but questions remained over whether officials will meet the…
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December 20, 2025 at 12:24 AM
More records. More photos. Including ones with Clinton, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson.
New Mexico Republican lawmakers on Thursday sent a letter to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham urging her to add juvenile crime to the agenda for next year’s legislative session.
New Mexico Republicans urge governor to put juvenile crime on session agenda • Source New Mexico
One key issue Republicans hope the Legislature will address relates to competency determinations for young people charged with serious crimes.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
New Mexico Republican lawmakers on Thursday sent a letter to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham urging her to add juvenile crime to the agenda for next year’s legislative session.
The department gave developers until Jan. 19 to provide more information that will help them make a final decision.
NMED says data center Project Jupiter’s air quality applications ‘incomplete’ — for now • Source New Mexico
The New Mexico Environment Department deemed two air quality permit applications for Project Jupiter data center project are "incomplete."
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December 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The department gave developers until Jan. 19 to provide more information that will help them make a final decision.
News of delayed Epstein files not landing well with some.
Criticism erupts after DOJ official says some Epstein files will emerge after deadline • Source New Mexico
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is expected to release records Friday related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but questions remained over whether officials will meet the requirements…
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December 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
News of delayed Epstein files not landing well with some.
Projects in the group’s list range from relatively small — $1.5 million to upgrade an IT system in the Office of the State Engineer — to large — $50 million to meet the terms of the settlement agreement in a yearslong legal battle over Rio Grande water between Texas and New Mexico.
New Mexico environmental groups support $218M for conservation efforts • Source New Mexico
A coalition of environmental advocates endorsed a combined $218 million in budget requests for water projects across New Mexico.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Projects in the group’s list range from relatively small — $1.5 million to upgrade an IT system in the Office of the State Engineer — to large — $50 million to meet the terms of the settlement agreement in a yearslong legal battle over Rio Grande water between Texas and New Mexico.
“I’m pleased to report that the bipartisan, bicameral group working on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and the Social Worker Compact are close to finalizing legislation that will allow New Mexico to join both compacts,” Sen. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) said.
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New Mexico Senate majority leader says medical compact legislation ‘close’ ahead of session • Source New Mexico
Unlike 43 states, including New Mexico’s five border states, New Mexico is not a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
“I’m pleased to report that the bipartisan, bicameral group working on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact and the Social Worker Compact are close to finalizing legislation that will allow New Mexico to join both compacts,” Sen. Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) said.
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Coming soon: plans for managing the Colorado River.
Feds to release draft environmental review of Colorado River management options in January • Source New Mexico
In the next few weeks, the public will get their first look at a critical document two and a half years in the making that will define how the Colorado River is managed for the next decade.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Coming soon: plans for managing the Colorado River.
New requirements Congress enacted earlier this year will mean more than 55,000 New Mexicans starting Jan. 1 will have to prove they worked or received training or education for 80 hours a month in order to receive federal food assistance.
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More than 55,000 New Mexicans face work requirements for food benefits starting Jan. 1 • Source New Mexico
The state Health Care Authority on Wednesday issued details about the new requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
New requirements Congress enacted earlier this year will mean more than 55,000 New Mexicans starting Jan. 1 will have to prove they worked or received training or education for 80 hours a month in order to receive federal food assistance.
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“New Mexico doesn’t have to choose between water security and economic growth,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement.
NM announces $26M in grants for brackish water projects • Source New Mexico
Two New Mexico departments announced $26 million in grant funding for brackish water projects across the state.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
“New Mexico doesn’t have to choose between water security and economic growth,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement.
Oh, joy.
Measles cases rise amid holiday travel • Source New Mexico
Measles case are continuing to grow, reaching 1,958 confirmed cases in 43 states through Dec. 16 and threatening to undo next year the United States’ status as a nation that has eradicated the…
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December 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Oh, joy.
“NMED must ensure the impacted community is able to access all relevant documents, engage in the public process, and be provided a meaningful opportunity to represent the interests of their community,” Kacey Hovden, a staff attorney for NMELC, said.
Advocates demand NM officials extend public comment period for data center Project Jupiter • Source New Mexico
Lawyers with the New Mexico Environmental Law Center asked state environment officials to extend public comment for Project Jupiter.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
“NMED must ensure the impacted community is able to access all relevant documents, engage in the public process, and be provided a meaningful opportunity to represent the interests of their community,” Kacey Hovden, a staff attorney for NMELC, said.
Negotiations continue.
California, the biggest water user in the basin, pitches Colorado River framework • Source New Mexico
Colorado River water users in California presented their own framework for how to share the river’s dwindling water supply, including the state’s proposal for conserving 440,000 acre-feet of river…
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December 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Negotiations continue.
New Mexico’s rates for violent and property crimes have fallen since a 20-year high in 2018, but still remain above the national standard, according to a new state report.
Report finds criminal justice spending hasn’t ‘substantively’ reduced violent crime in NM • Source New Mexico
A new report found New Mexico's violent crime rate is down from a 20-year high, but still well above the national average.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
New Mexico’s rates for violent and property crimes have fallen since a 20-year high in 2018, but still remain above the national standard, according to a new state report.
Well, what do you know.
Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies • Source New Mexico
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House could vote to approve a Democratic bill that would extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits for three more years, after a handful of moderate Republicans backed…
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December 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Well, what do you know.