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New Mexico's international visitors increased while the national average decline last year, according to the state Tourism Department. buff.ly/FWewNY9
New Mexico Tourism agency reports rise in international travel, bucking national trend • Source New Mexico
New Mexico's tourism stayed above the national averages last year, including a slight rise in international tourism, state officials said.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
New Mexico's international visitors increased while the national average decline last year, according to the state Tourism Department. buff.ly/FWewNY9
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission on Wednesday said that the tech giant Oracle spent more than $3.4 million in recent months on advertisements meant to influence the New Mexico Environment Department’s air quality permitting process for the Project Jupiter data center.
New Mexico State Ethics Commission says Oracle’s $3.4M Project Jupiter ads sought to sway permitting • Source New Mexico
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission said Oracle disclosed a $3.4 million ad buy related to its Project Jupiter data center.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:58 PM
The New Mexico State Ethics Commission on Wednesday said that the tech giant Oracle spent more than $3.4 million in recent months on advertisements meant to influence the New Mexico Environment Department’s air quality permitting process for the Project Jupiter data center.
The U.S House is heading home tonight. All three of NM's congress people yesterday signed a letter urging House Speaker Johnson not to break and to instead take action on AI. buff.ly/ekR7vf5
US House to leave for campaign break without action on AI, affordability • Source New Mexico
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House is expected to depart Wednesday evening for a seven-week campaign break after spending less than two weeks in session during August and September. The extended “district…
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September 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The U.S House is heading home tonight. All three of NM's congress people yesterday signed a letter urging House Speaker Johnson not to break and to instead take action on AI. buff.ly/ekR7vf5
“We are asking the court to address rules that, in our view, place an extraordinary burden on a newly qualified party and its statewide candidates, leaving voters without real options on their ballots,” party chair Bob Perls said in a statement.
New Mexico Forward Party asks US Supreme Court to intervene in ballot access lawsuit • Source New Mexico
The New Mexico Forward Party asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in its lawsuit seeking ballot access for the Nov. 3 general election.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM
“We are asking the court to address rules that, in our view, place an extraordinary burden on a newly qualified party and its statewide candidates, leaving voters without real options on their ballots,” party chair Bob Perls said in a statement.
A researcher told New Mexico lawmakers that funding is needed for continued studies on record-setting PFAS contamination at Lake Holloman. buff.ly/uiDbui8
Researcher tells New Mexico lawmakers more funding needed for Holloman Lake wildlife PFAS testing • Source New Mexico
Researcher tells New Mexico lawmakers that studies of PFAS contamination in Holloman Lake need support in Legislature for funding.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:57 PM
A researcher told New Mexico lawmakers that funding is needed for continued studies on record-setting PFAS contamination at Lake Holloman. buff.ly/uiDbui8
The parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric provider and the private equity firm looking to acquire it on Tuesday asked state regulators to approve a revised merger application that company officials say would help the company invest in New Mexico’s aging electric grid and give rate credits.
New Mexico’s largest electric provider, private equity firm propose revised merger terms • Source New Mexico
New Mexico's largest electric provider and the private equity firm seeking to acquire it proposed revised merger terms on Tuesday.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric provider and the private equity firm looking to acquire it on Tuesday asked state regulators to approve a revised merger application that company officials say would help the company invest in New Mexico’s aging electric grid and give rate credits.
In a brief blog post with few details published on Monday, Google announced it is “exploring” a potential data center in Lea County, New Mexico.
Google announces it is ‘exploring’ a potential data center in rural New Mexico county • Source New Mexico
In a brief blog post, Google announced it is "exploring" a data center in a rural New Mexico county that includes the oil-rich Permian Basin.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:58 PM
In a brief blog post with few details published on Monday, Google announced it is “exploring” a potential data center in Lea County, New Mexico.
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham, during a discussion with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox about healthy disagreement, challenged the National Governors' Association, characterizing the organization as "feckless" regarding federal immigration policy. buff.ly/xS6eXu7
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham and Utah Gov. Cox discuss how to ‘disagree better’ across party lines • Source New Mexico
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham levied criticism Monday against the National Governors Association, which she characterized as “feckless.”
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September 15, 2026 at 8:08 PM
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham, during a discussion with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox about healthy disagreement, challenged the National Governors' Association, characterizing the organization as "feckless" regarding federal immigration policy. buff.ly/xS6eXu7
New Mexico's renewable energy is churning revenue for the state, but long-term projections of current leased projects are in the range of billions of dollars, State Land Office officials told lawmakers Monday. buff.ly/s8DrZiW
State Land Office says New Mexico’s renewable energy brings in revenue, offsets environmental harm • Source New Mexico
Green energy projects in the state are projected to bring in billions of dollars long-term, State Land Office officials told lawmakers.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
New Mexico's renewable energy is churning revenue for the state, but long-term projections of current leased projects are in the range of billions of dollars, State Land Office officials told lawmakers Monday. buff.ly/s8DrZiW
The New Mexico Racing Commission, which regulates horse races at non-tribal casinos across the state, plans to propose an $8.4 million budget during the next legislative session, NMRC Chief Financial Officer Amber Trujillo told a panel of state lawmakers last week.
New Mexico Racing Commission to seek $8.4M from state budget in upcoming legislative session • Source New Mexico
Citing economic challenges and restrictive revenue, the New Mexico Racing Commission plans to ask the state Legislature for $8.4 million.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
The New Mexico Racing Commission, which regulates horse races at non-tribal casinos across the state, plans to propose an $8.4 million budget during the next legislative session, NMRC Chief Financial Officer Amber Trujillo told a panel of state lawmakers last week.
Economic outlook includes national threats such as sudden stock selloff for AI companies.
New Mexico continues to see slow job growth after federal employment cuts, new report says • Source New Mexico
New Mexico's unemployment rate remained slightly above the national rate, largely because of federal job cuts, a new report found.
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September 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Economic outlook includes national threats such as sudden stock selloff for AI companies.
New Mexico is part of a new lawsuit against the Trump administration. buff.ly/OQPKD5s
States, including New Mexico, sue Trump administration over new green card restrictions • Source New Mexico
States, cities and counties filed a pair of lawsuits Monday challenging new federal rules that will allow immigrants’ use of safety net resources to be taken into account for green cards and other…
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September 14, 2026 at 5:29 PM
New Mexico is part of a new lawsuit against the Trump administration. buff.ly/OQPKD5s
Over half of New Mexico's roads were rated "poor or mediocre" by a national transportation nonprofit. To make the road repairs, the state will have cover a major funding gap.
September 11, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Over half of New Mexico's roads were rated "poor or mediocre" by a national transportation nonprofit. To make the road repairs, the state will have cover a major funding gap.
“Major party candidates, minor party candidates, and independents should compete on a level playing field in New Mexico’s elections. Today, they do not,” the New Mexico Department of Justice wrote in the filing.
New Mexico AG backs Forward Party’s legal battle for ballot access • Source New Mexico
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez backed the state Forward Party's battle for battle access in federal appeals court.
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September 11, 2026 at 9:58 PM
“Major party candidates, minor party candidates, and independents should compete on a level playing field in New Mexico’s elections. Today, they do not,” the New Mexico Department of Justice wrote in the filing.
We captured some moments of remembrance around New Mexico today for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. buff.ly/LMmAEtZ
New Mexico remembers 9/11 • Source New Mexico
New Mexico communities marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 anniversary attacks on the U.S. with remembrances.
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September 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
We captured some moments of remembrance around New Mexico today for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. buff.ly/LMmAEtZ
Source NM spoke with incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and his challenger, Republican Larry Marker, about their visions for the office leading up to the Nov. 3 general election. See how they responded here:
New Mexico Election 2026: US Senator • Source New Mexico
Roswell Republican Larry Marker challenges U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a longtime elected official, for one of New Mexico's U.S. Senate seats.
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September 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Source NM spoke with incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and his challenger, Republican Larry Marker, about their visions for the office leading up to the Nov. 3 general election. See how they responded here:
“Despite your promise to treat politicians the same as ordinary users, Facebook created something known as a ‘whitelist,’ which shielded politicians from being fact-checked, didn’t it?” an attorney representing the NMDOJ asked Zuckerberg, who answered that he wasn’t familiar with such a list.
New Mexico Department of Justice presents Mark Zuckerberg deposition in state’s Facebook case • Source New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Justice played a videotaped deposition of Mark Zuckerberg in the second day of its Facebook trial.
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September 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
“Despite your promise to treat politicians the same as ordinary users, Facebook created something known as a ‘whitelist,’ which shielded politicians from being fact-checked, didn’t it?” an attorney representing the NMDOJ asked Zuckerberg, who answered that he wasn’t familiar with such a list.
New Mexico state Rep. Tanya Mirabal Moya (R-Los Lunas) used campaign funds to purchase airfare, hotel rooms and tickets to a college football game for herself and her husband in Ireland last August, according to campaign filings.
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New Mexico lawmaker’s use of campaign funds for college football game in Ireland draws criticism • Source New Mexico
NM Rep. Tanya Mirabal Moya paid back her campaign account roughly $300 for her husband's ticket to the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.
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September 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
New Mexico state Rep. Tanya Mirabal Moya (R-Los Lunas) used campaign funds to purchase airfare, hotel rooms and tickets to a college football game for herself and her husband in Ireland last August, according to campaign filings.
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New Mexico health officials announced today— World Suicide Prevention Day — that the state's suicide rate decreased by 19%. buff.ly/BVHuA5R
New Mexico’s suicide rate falling, state health officials announce on World Suicide Prevention Day • Source New Mexico
New Mexico health officials announced on Thursday that the state’s suicide rate decreased 19% between 2024 to 2025.
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September 10, 2026 at 6:50 PM
New Mexico health officials announced today— World Suicide Prevention Day — that the state's suicide rate decreased by 19%. buff.ly/BVHuA5R
New Mexico's all-Democrat delegation today asked Apple & Google's CEOs to commit to keeping New Mexico's name as-is on their maps regardless of what President Trump does or says. buff.ly/BOuYxY7
New Mexico congressional delegation asks Google, Apple to commit to keeping state's name on maps • Source New Mexico
New Mexico's delegation asks Google and Apple to commit to keeping the state's name as is on map following Trump post.
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September 10, 2026 at 4:37 PM
New Mexico's all-Democrat delegation today asked Apple & Google's CEOs to commit to keeping New Mexico's name as-is on their maps regardless of what President Trump does or says. buff.ly/BOuYxY7
New Mexico's universal childcare is popular, but providers are struggling to meet increasing demand. buff.ly/ud8XVsC
New Mexico childcare providers struggle as demand, waitlists increase • Source New Mexico
One year after New Mexico's universal childcare program was announced, providers struggle to meet increasing demands.
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September 10, 2026 at 3:41 PM
New Mexico's universal childcare is popular, but providers are struggling to meet increasing demand. buff.ly/ud8XVsC
“Facebook knew things about you that even some of your best friends and family didn’t know,” an attorney for the New Mexico Department of Justice told jurors in Santa Fe Wednesday morning.
New Mexico, Facebook make opening arguments in state’s latest case against social media giant • Source New Mexico
Attorneys for the New Mexico Department of Justice and Facebook delivered opening arguments in a trial expected to run through October.
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September 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
“Facebook knew things about you that even some of your best friends and family didn’t know,” an attorney for the New Mexico Department of Justice told jurors in Santa Fe Wednesday morning.
U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Wednesday helped volunteers at an Albuquerque health clinic distribute bags of fresh produce to food-insecure patients, part of an effort to highlight a “food is medicine” bill he has co-sponsored in the Senate.
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NM US Sen. Heinrich tours Albuquerque Food Farmacy to tout fruits and vegetables as medicine • Source New Mexico
A bill Heinrich co-sponsored aims to study whether Medicare and Medicaid paying for food aid to patients staves off chronic disease.
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September 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
U.S. Sen Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) on Wednesday helped volunteers at an Albuquerque health clinic distribute bags of fresh produce to food-insecure patients, part of an effort to highlight a “food is medicine” bill he has co-sponsored in the Senate.
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New Mexico state Rep. Sarah Silva (D-Las Cruces) on Tuesday accused her Republican opponent and the GOP’s leader in the state House of Representatives of failing to intervene to stop a campaign employee from harassing her and her husband at recent public events.
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New Mexico lawmaker accuses election opponent’s employee of harassing her at events • Source New Mexico
Silva accused her GOP opponent and House Minority Floor Leader Gail Armstrong of inaction amid alleged harassment from a campaign canvasser.
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September 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
New Mexico state Rep. Sarah Silva (D-Las Cruces) on Tuesday accused her Republican opponent and the GOP’s leader in the state House of Representatives of failing to intervene to stop a campaign employee from harassing her and her husband at recent public events.
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New Mexico's state forester says the state is behind on its wildfire mitigation goals, and has several ideas of how to improve the situation. buff.ly/g0EbVC1
New Mexico’s plan to reduce wildfire risk currently ‘nowhere near enough’ • Source New Mexico
New Mexico Forester Laura McCarthy has a 6-point plan for the state to economize its wildfire mitigation efforts.
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September 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
New Mexico's state forester says the state is behind on its wildfire mitigation goals, and has several ideas of how to improve the situation. buff.ly/g0EbVC1