NEWS First Ireland, now Mexico: Governor stays busy with trade missions as her tenure nears its end Separate trips mark Lujan Grisham's latest international travel aimed at bolstering state's economy
NEWS State files lawsuit against FEMA over emergency response tab for Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak burn scar Gov. Lujan Grisham blasts agency's refusal to foot $61 million bill as 'unconscionable'
POLITICS 'Oh hell no': New Mexico leaders react to Trump's 'New America' post Leaders across party lines push back after Trump shared an image suggesting New Mexico be renamed
NEWS Journal Poll: New Mexicans not enthusiastic about state economy Despite international upheaval, tepid views on the state economy remain steady
EDUCATION CNM opens $73M film training center at Albuquerque Rail Yards Despite a drop in production spending since its 2022 peak, officials say New Mexico's film industry can grow
NEWS New Mexico health officials say state will launch awareness campaign about looming Medicaid changes State agency plans to spend nearly $1.7 million on campaign involving billboards, TV ads
NEWS Journal Poll: Lujan Grisham nearing end of tenure with steady 46% approval rate Broad support among Democratic voters key to keeping governor's rating from eroding
NEWS Revenue estimate: High oil prices due to Iran war mean $924 million in 鈥榥ew鈥 money for New Mexico Projected revenue growth could bolster state trust funds, prompt debates about financial relief
TECHNOLOGY State invests $3 million in UNM鈥檚 Quantum New Mexico Institute Money is part of broader push to make New Mexico a quantum hub
ECONOMY Is Spaceport America primed for a turnaround? State officials are finding that defense contractors are taking a keen interest in using the aerospace facility
ENERGY State Environment Department proposes rule to detect methane leaks Officials say the proposal could also lead to less natural gas waste
NEWS Governor, AG spar over CYFD lawsuit Candidates for governor weigh in about teenage boy dropped at border crossing
NEWS Governor issues executive order in response to recent floods in western New Mexico Gallup received about 5 inches of rain since July 16; chances for more rain expected this week, according to the National Weather Service
NEWS New Mexico Supreme Court denies petition challenging state's universal childcare program Unanimous order means rules underpinning state-subsidized initiative will remain in place
NEWS Search begins to fill open seat on New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Governor can reappoint Gabriel Aguilera or pick a candidate from any political party for the open seat
COMBAT SPORTS New Mexico might ban bare-knuckle fighting The state's athletic commission has stricken bare-knuckle fighting from its revised regulations, with plans to discuss it at a July 20 meeting
NEWS Governor's rebate proposal gets tepid response from candidates vying to take her place in 2027 Haaland, Hull both say they prefer more long-lasting approaches to providing financial relief
NEWS Gov. directs $3.5M in emergency funding to fight wildfires More than 500 wildfires have sparked this year across New Mexico, with 16 still burning this week
REACTION TO JOURNAL INVESTIGATION Governor calls for federal repayment as outrage simmers over fentanyl surge Lujan Grisham says she plans to push for White House meeting in coming days
NEWS Governor calls on lawmakers to approve $250 tax rebates to soften blow of high gas prices Some lawmakers say tax code changes could deliver more lasting financial relief
NEWS Judge dismisses challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program Lujan Grisham lauds judge's decision to reject 'frivolous challenge,' but plaintiffs vow to appeal
COURTS Court upholds policy protecting drug-exposed newborns in NM The state Supreme Court unanimously rejected an ACLU emergency petition to halt Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's directive placing drug-exposed newborns in protective custody
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: New Mexico outperforms the nation in child poverty reduction State tax policy lifts families out of poverty
NEWS Governor makes pitch for New Mexico to be granted early state status in 2028 presidential primary Moving up state's primary election could also require change to current state law
HEALTHCARE New Mexico expands loan repayment program in push to close doctor shortage Participants will get $75,000 annually for student debt relief over four years
ACLU, lawmakers say governor's policy to protect high-risk drug-exposed newborns hurts families State Supreme Court asked to invalidate practice as 'unconstitutional'
NEWS With New Mexico facing statewide drought, governor urges communities to limit water use Governor's Office says more than 360 wildfires recorded during first four months of 2026
ENVIRONMENT State doles out $13 million for brackish water projects Latest round of funding concludes $40 million appropriated during 2025 legislative session
ECONOMY Lujan Grisham heads to Japan again for trade mission The governor will talk natural gas exports, quantum technologies with Japanese officials
NEWS Governor not planning to pick sides in primary race to choose her successor 鈥 at least for now Lujan Grisham says endorsing in Democratic showdown between Haaland, Bregman would be unfair
NEWS Governor calls universal childcare a workforce tool, says she鈥檚 鈥榗onfident鈥 it will survive legal challenge As state-subsidized childcare debated on campaign trail, Lujan Grisham insists it鈥檚 not babysitting
NEWS Early voting set to begin in New Mexico amid uncertainty over semi-open primary's impact Bernalillo County clerk says she's hopeful new system leads to increased voter turnout
NEWS Sparks fly after judge issues order in lawsuit targeting universal child care program Gov. Lujan Grisham calls GOP candidate Duke Rodriguez a 'third-tier Republican candidate'
NEWS Republican governor candidate files lawsuit targeting state's universal child care system Duke Rodriguez alleges in lawsuit that Lujan Grisham administration overstepped its authority
NEWS As her tenure nears end, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs off on hefty salary increases for staffers Governor's spokesman says pay raises necessary as some top appointees start leaving for new jobs
NEWS Governor traveling to Spain to take part in cultural summit, business talks Nine-day trip marks Lujan Grisham's latest travels abroad as New Mexico governor
NEWS Governor still weighing New Mexico's participation in federal education tax credit program Republican lawmaker urges governor to join more than 20 others states that have opted in
NEWS After defunding saga, governor appoints new district attorney for McKinley County Incoming DA John Bernitz has spent last six months as chief deputy under unusual arrangement
NEWS Texas House speaker wants lawmakers to look into annexing part of New Mexico NM House speaker says he needs to 'get offline' and 'touch grass'
NEWS Governor, local leaders vote to build sports stadium, housing at fairgrounds No decision was made about moving the annual event
NEWS Could New Mexico 近距离内射合集 anchor state fairgrounds upgrade? Consultants recommend a sports stadium as part of fairground master plan
NEWS Governor signs budget and tax package before deadline, but vetoes disaster response bill Lujan Grisham says annual spending bill marks 鈥榤assive leap鈥 forward for state
NEWS Gov. signs universal child care bill into law, vows program will be 'sea change' for families Funding to provide state-subsidized child care will come primarily from $11 billion trust fund
LEGISLATURE Governor signs bill requiring student drivers to take course on bicyclist and pedestrian safety Senate Bill 73 'is a good start to achieving safer roads,' Lujan Grisham says
NEWS New Mexico revenue collections dip amid economic slowdown Lower-than-projected revenue levels could force state to tap cash reserves to balance budget