New Mexico Public Education Department unveils $5.5 billion budget proposal for FY 2026
The plan emphasizes literacy, attendance, graduation rates and healthy school meals.
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Mediation starts in Rio Grande legal fight among New Mexico, Texas and Colorado
Parties will attempt to hash out how much groundwater pumping needs to be reduced, as the Biden administration sunsets.
New Mexico reports more than $2B in revenue for the third year in a row
The state’s revenue from its 9 million acres of land and 13 million acres of below-ground holdings goes to its Land Grant Permanent Fund.
Taxation and Revenue seeks $86M budget for security and service upgrades
The proposed budget includes one-time funding for several key initiatives to improve efficiency and safeguard taxpayer information.
About 1/3 of those who lost homes in Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire have gotten final payment offers
Claims office defends paying men more than women for food losses and differing payments for DIY repairs based on county
Flu vaccination encouraged before holiday celebrations
The New Mexico Department of Health emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated now, ahead of holiday gatherings.
Women hold majority in New Mexico legislature for the first time
New Mexico ranks second in the country after Nevada
New Mexico’s acequias outline 2025 legislative priorities
Community ditches need tens of millions in infrastructure funding, representatives say
New Mexico secretary of state’s office says she will not file police report over harassment
New Mexico’s top election official has reversed course and says she will not pursue criminal charges over online threats toward her.