New Mexico has received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration following devastating flash floods in Ruidoso that killed three people and damaged dozens of homes, but the state is still awaiting approval for the bulk of disaster assistance residents desperately need. The emergency declaration approved provides immediate federal personnel for life-saving activities like urban […]
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Kevin Hendricks is a local news editor with nm.news. He is a two-decade veteran of local news as a sportswriter and assistant editor with the ABQ Journal and Rio Rancho Observer.
Posted inNew Mexico, Politics & Elections
Haaland to launch rural tour focused on affordability as 2026 governor’s race takes shape
Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will launch her “Lift Up New Mexico Tour” on Saturday, July 12, with stops in rural communities across the state as she campaigns for the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination with a focus on making life more affordable for New Mexicans. The tour comes as affordability pressures mount statewide, despite […]
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Silver Avenue closed downtown through 2025
Access to downtown’s main government building will be restricted through the end of the year as Silver Avenue closes for an 18-month construction project to fix water damage issues at the county’s $67 million headquarters. Silver Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets will remain closed to vehicle traffic through the end of 2025 as Bernalillo […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
New Mexico airports receive $4.3 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades
New Mexico’s airport system will receive over $4.3 million in federal funding to improve infrastructure at three key facilities, supporting an industry that contributes $2.3 billion annually to the state’s economy and sustains more than 18,500 jobs. The Federal Aviation Administration grants will fund critical upgrades at Albuquerque International Sunport, Artesia Municipal Airport and Socorro […]
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More than 8,400 New Mexicans registered to vote in first week of automatic system
More than 8,400 New Mexicans have registered to vote or updated their voter information in the first week since the state launched automatic voter registration at Motor Vehicle Division offices, according to state officials. The milestone demonstrates early success for the new system that automatically registers eligible voters when they renew or apply for driver’s […]
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New Mexico Democrats blame federal cuts for weather disaster response failures
The Democratic Party of New Mexico is connecting recent deadly flooding in Lincoln County to federal budget cuts that have reduced staffing at weather forecasting offices across the state, including the National Weather Service office that covers the flood-hit area. Three people died Tuesday when flash flooding struck Ruidoso, including a 4-year-old girl and a […]
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12 City Council hopefuls ready for Election Day
With the July 7 deadline in the books, 12 City Council candidates have successfully gathered the required 500 petition signatures to qualify for the ballot. The City Clerk’s office posted the final numbers Thursday morning, showing that a dozen candidates have each verified over 500 signatures, securing their spots for the November 4 election. District […]
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Bus driver in custody after fatal stabbing in Albuquerque
A man died Wednesday morning after being stabbed near an Albuquerque city bus, leading to the detention of the bus driver. Albuquerque police responded around 6:30 a.m. to reports of a bus driver stabbing a man outside a bus. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. Police said the bus […]
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Bernalillo County seeks artists for Nation’s first COVID Memorial
Bernalillo County is inviting local artists to submit proposals for a new public art project that will be integrated into the upcoming New Mexico COVID Memorial. This memorial will be the first publicly funded COVID memorial in the United States, offering a solemn and reflective space to honor those impacted by the pandemic. The request […]
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High-speed internet expands in rural New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Tuesday the completion of broadband projects that have brought high-speed internet access to more than 500 rural locations in Cibola and McKinley counties. These initiatives, facilitated through the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE), aim to bridge the digital divide for families, students, and businesses in underserved areas. “Rural […]