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With the federal government shutdown threatening to cut funding for Head Start programs across New Mexico, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and colleagues introduced legislation to establish permanent protections for the early-education initiative.
The Democratic frontrunners for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race have raised millions in recent months, with Deb Haaland reporting over $4 million and Sam Bregman $2.4 million, though filings remain incomplete.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says President Trump wants the border wall painted black to deter climbers by increasing heat retention and reducing rust. Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. SANTA TERESA - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Federal officials extend disaster aid to Doña Ana and Otero after monsoon floods — residents can apply for FEMA help. Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico This article was originally published by Source New Mexico. In the wake of further monsoon flooding in July, federal officials over the weekend extended federal disaster
State regulators and Camino Real utility agree to postpone hearings on $250K arsenic‑fines affecting 19,000+ NM residents until this fall
Six candidates — three Democrats, three Republicans — have filed for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race. Haaland and Bregman lead a crowded field.
Las Cruces was selected for a federal heat pump pilot project, but city officials say they’ve been ghosted by the U.S. Department of Energy — and the promised funding still hasn’t arrived.
New Mexico faces a bleak water year alongside extreme fire risk, with state officials warning of compounding climate impacts heading into summer 2025.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed 16 bills on the final day for legislative action, criticizing lawmakers for focusing on symbolic gestures over substantive policy during a session marked by inaction on key public safety and health issues.
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