Governor Lujan Grisham Signs State Budget, Capital Outlay Bills And Tax Package
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal childcare, road improvements, economic development initiatives and more.
The $11.1 billion general fund marks an increase of $339.5 million, or 3.1%, compared to the FY 2026 budget, while leaving reserves at 26.4%.
“Over the last seven years, we have fundamentally redefined New Mexico’s future by prioritizing historic investments in universal childcare, healthcare, public safety and more while achieving record job growth and the nation’s Read More
Private Sector Adds Momentum To IVY 2026
IVY News:
Energy and enthusiasm from the private sector are adding powerful momentum to the International Volunteer Year (IVY) 2026, as global companies signal a strong commitment to elevating volunteerism as a driver of sustainable development.
From automotive and technology to pharmaceuticals, and from finance to energy, companies see IVY 2026 as an opportunity to champion volunteer action at scale. They are exploring ways to leverage their platforms, communications channels and employee engagement programmes to make the Year visible and inspire action worldwide, further highlighting Read More
NACO Launches 2026 Rural Energy Academy Cohort To Support County Decision-Making On New Energy Projects
NACO News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) announces the launch of the 2026 Rural Energy Academy technical assistance cohort. This three-month program will support 12 counties as they strengthen local decision-making on new energy projects. Rising energy demand, technological advances and shifts in state and federal policy are bringing attention to rural counties across the nation. “Counties are balancing the need to protect working lands, water resources and infrastructure, while responding to meet the moment of growing energy demand,” said Ashleigh Read More
Katharine Clark Wins Democratic Party Convention Vote For Secretary Of State
Katharine Clark
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Secretary of State candidate Katharine Clark won the Democratic Party of New Mexico convention vote this weekend with 46.18% of the vote, earning delegates’ support across the state and building strong momentum heading into the final weeks before the Democratic primary election.
Amanda Lopez Askin received 35.84% and Sonya Smith received 17.97%.
Clark thanked delegates and supporters for backing her people-powered campaign and said the convention result reflects growing support for her vision to protect democracy and expand ballot access Read More
FBI: Zuni Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man pleaded guilty to the shooting death of an individual in the heat of passion.
According to court documents, Dec. 1, 2024, Glendon Laate, 49, a member of the Zuni Pueblo, shot and killed John Doe with a homemade shotgun in the heat of passion.
Laate pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. At sentencing Laate faces up to 15 years in prison.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI’s Read More
New Mexico Medicaid Now Covers Traditional Healing Practices For Native American Members
HCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid now covers traditional healing practices for Native American Medicaid members in participating Tribes, Nations or Pueblos, expanding culturally appropriate health services provided by certified traditional healers.
“Our state’s diverse cultural heritage is one of our greatest strengths. Traditional healing practices have played a vital role in community health and well-being for generations of Native Americans,” Cabinet secretary Kari Armijo said. “We are pleased to be one of the first states to offer this coverage expansion to eligible Medicaid Read More
Tanya Tucker Announced For 2026 New Mexico State Fair
NMSF News:
New Mexico State Fair officials announced the addition of Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker to the 2026 New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup. Tanya Tucker will take the stage Friday, Sept. 18, following the Chevron PRCA rodeo.
Tanya burst onto the scene at just 13 years old with her first hit “Delta Dawn”. Since then, she has amassed 23 Top-40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles, and 10 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts.
Tanya’s career is decorated with numerous accolades, including two CMAs, two ACMs, three CMT awards, and two GRAMMY Awards for Best Country Album Read More
Catch Of The Week: That ‘Urgent MVD Ticket’ Text Is A Scam
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Some New Mexicans are getting a text message that looks like it came from the Motor Vehicle Division. It claims you have an unresolved traffic ticket and warns that enforcement begins March 7 unless you pay immediately.
The message lists a series of consequences. According to the text, failure to act could lead to suspended driving privileges, suspended vehicle registration, collection agency fees, and even credit score damage.
That is a lot of legal drama coming from a random text message, and that should be your first red flag here. Read More
New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Deploys Energy Coaches, Website Easing Path To Clean-Energy Savings
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is deploying “energy coaches” to guide New Mexicans through the process of applying for the state’s array of energy-efficiency tax credit and rebate programs.
EMNRD’s Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECAM) currently administers more than 30 tax credits and rebates offering savings on items ranging from solar energy systems to electric vehicles and energy-efficient home appliances. There also are programs that can help businesses, non-profit organizations and local and Tribal governments reduce Read More
Heinrich Leads New Mexico & Texas Colleagues To Urge Trump Administration To Reverse Rate Cuts For Veterans’ Essential Homecare Services
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich led U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) to urge U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to reverse the Trump administration’s cuts to reimbursement rates for essential home health care services for veterans across New Mexico and parts of Texas.
Due to the Trump Administration’s cuts, as of Jan. 1, 2026, the reimbursement rate for veterans’ home care services in New Mexico fell Read More