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Oldest living U.S. military veteran honored★ CNM seeing increase in women enrolling in skilled trades programs★ Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies★ How often do New Mexicos Senators and Reps vote with Trump? A new report tallies the results.★ State Republicans pick Hull, Turner to lead 26 ticket★ Sen. Andy Kim questions nominee about proposed Roxbury ICE facility★ Fed probe of NJs insurance mandate for abortion draws Gov. Sherrill rebuke★ Lawsuit says HUD directive undercuts states’ ability to investigate housing discrimination★ Oldest living U.S. military veteran honored★ CNM seeing increase in women enrolling in skilled trades programs★ Federal judge blocks enforcement of Kennedy’s vaccine policies★ How often do New Mexicos Senators and Reps vote with Trump? A new report tallies the results.★ State Republicans pick Hull, Turner to lead 26 ticket★ Sen. Andy Kim questions nominee about proposed Roxbury ICE facility★ Fed probe of NJs insurance mandate for abortion draws Gov. Sherrill rebuke★ Lawsuit says HUD directive undercuts states’ ability to investigate housing discrimination★

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Oldest living U.S. military veteran honored

Why It Matters New Mexico is home to the oldest living U.S. military veteran in the nation, a distinction that carries historical significance for the state and the broader military...

CNM seeing increase in women enrolling in skilled trades programs

Why It Matters New Mexico’s community colleges are experiencing a significant shift in enrollment patterns, with more women pursuing skilled trades education at institutions like Central New Mexico Community College...

How often do New Mexicos Senators and Reps vote with Trump? A new report tallies the results.

WHY IT MATTERS New Mexico voters are examining congressional voting records to determine whether their elected representatives align with or oppose the Trump administration’s agenda. A new analysis measuring House...

State Republicans pick Hull, Turner to lead 26 ticket

WHY IT MATTERS New Mexico Republicans have officially nominated their candidates for the 2026 gubernatorial race, a selection that will shape the state’s political trajectory heading into a competitive general...

Heres everyone running for Congress in New Mexico this year

Why It Matters New Mexico’s 2026 congressional races will reshape representation across three House districts and the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Ben Ray Luján. The state’s nomination process,...

City councilor seeks to make mayor, councilors liable for blocking ICE arrests in Albuquerque

WHY IT MATTERS A dispute over immigration enforcement authority is unfolding in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as city officials clash over whether local government should block federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

From malpractice caps to homebuyer help and new crimes: Here are more than 50 new laws Lujan Grisham signed in her last session in office

WHY IT MATTERS New Mexico finalized a comprehensive legislative agenda during Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final 30-day session, with more than 50 bills signed into law addressing critical state priorities....

State, local electeds will push new ordinance to make deportations harder in Albuquerque

WHY IT MATTERS New Mexico city and state officials are advancing a municipal ordinance designed to restrict federal immigration enforcement operations in Albuquerque’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. The proposed Safer Community...

Council OKs ordinance to thwart ICE arrests in Albuquerque

WHY IT MATTERS Albuquerque has adopted a new ordinance restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations on city property, establishing New Mexico’s largest metropolitan area as a hub for local immigrant...

‘Historic’ low snowpack threatens New Mexico rivers

Why It Matters New Mexico is facing a critical water crisis driven by historically low snowpack across the state’s mountain regions, threatening the supply of water for agriculture, municipalities, and...