Appeals Court Rules That Abortion Pill Can Stay On The Market, But Limits Access

An appeals court in New Orleans late Wednesday partly blocked a judge's order that would have overturned federal approval of abortion pill.

U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Limits To Abortion Pill Access

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily halted changes in access to abortion medication mifepristone until Wednesday.

Edgewood Anti-Abortion Ordinance Likely To Face Challenge At NM Supreme Court, Scholar Says

Elected officials for the Town of Edgewood are expected to vote later this month to effectively ban abortion within the town's limits.

Mexican Cartel Targeted By Biden Administration In Multiple Fentanyl Indictments

WASHINGTON — The indictments allege that its members reaped hundreds of millions in profits “by flooding the United States with fentanyl."

Battle Between New Mexico And US Air Force To Track Toxic Chemicals Drags On

New Mexico will have to wait at least three months before more progress could ensue on tracking toxic chemicals from U.S. Air Force base.

IRS Slated To Hire Thousands Of Workers, Boost Audits Of Wealthy Taxpayers

WASHINGTON — IRS on Thursday detailed plan to spend $80 billion in additional funding approved by Democrats last year as part of package.

No Urgency To Label COVID ‘Endemic,' Epidemiologist Says

Later this month, the four major N.M. hospital systems will no longer require masks indoors for patients, visitors, or health care workers.

‘An Abomination:' TN House Expels Two Dems Over Gun Protest, Despite Removal Looking Temporary

Tennessee House Republicans expelled two Democrats but failed to find votes to kick out a third for violating House rules on proper decorum.

Federal Judge Orders Abortion Pill Off U.S. Market But Immediate Appeal Expected

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas revoked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's two-decade-old approval of the abortion pill Friday.

Gun Violence Is A Proxy War On The American Public

This is a hot war. We know which side is the aggressor. Gun extremists aren’t just political misfits. They are belligerents.

Northern NM Officials May Wait Months For Federal Approval Before Getting State Disaster Loans

While officials wait for the help, a Mora County official says melting snow is creating flooding threats again in and around the burn scar.

NM Governor Signs State Budget And Money For Projects Into Law

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed into law bills dealing with the state government's $9.57 billion budget.

Officials Mum On Dates For 2023 Spaceflights After Virgin Orbit Bankruptcy

Billionaire Richard Branson-backed space ventures aim to shoot for the stars, but one has landed in bankruptcy court this week.

Financial Relief On Its Way For Disaster-Ridden Counties And Communities After Gov Signs Spending Bill

Budget signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham includes relief dollars to repair destruction for those in N.M. recovering from 2022 wildfires.

New Mexico Governor Signs Over 200 Bills Into Law

The end of 2023's legislative session led to over 240 bills getting through the Roundhouse.

Democratic Leaders Warn Abortion Pill Ruling Could Endanger Other FDA-Approved Drugs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic leaders vowed to defend reproductive rights and abortion access Saturday.

Kids At Work: States Try To Ease Child Labor Laws At Behest Of Industry

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in 11 states have either passed or introduced laws to roll back child labor laws.

Not All Republicans Feel ‘Ukraine Fatigue,' As GOP Splits Over Continued Aid

WASHINGTON — GOP Congress members double down on supporting the war-torn nation, criticizing the Biden administration for not doing enough.

Law To Ban High-Level Nuclear Waste Storage Facility Effective June

State ban on high-level nuclear waste will block a private company's ability to build a contentious storage facility in southern New Mexico.

Trump Indicted By Manhattan Grand Jury, According To Reports

WASHINGTON — "A New York criminal grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office confirmed.

U.S. Judge Rules Insurers Don't Have To Cover Many Free Preventive Health Services

WASHINGTON — Health insurance companies may no longer need to cover preventive health care services required by 2010 Affordable Care Act.

New Mexico To Start Purging Medicaid Rolls Saturday

New Mexico will begin disenrolling people from the state's safety-net health insurance program for the very poor this weekend.

NM Courts No Longer Require Masks, Distancing Or Screening

This follows the end of the state’s emergency public health order that expired on Friday.

State Lifts COVID Mandates At Public Schools

State rules for New Mexico public schools are easing up on safety standards for COVID-19 and treating it like other infectious diseases.

Mixed Feelings For Vatican Rescinding ‘Law Of Colonization'

The Catholic Church has credited “dialogue with Indigenous peoples” in repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery.

Masking Will No Longer Be Required In NM Hospitals On April 16

As of April 16, face masks will become optional for patients, visitors and health care workers at New Mexico's four major hospital systems.

Lujan Grisham Signs Voting Rights Bill

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the bill should serve as a model for other states and the federal government.

‘Perfect Storm' Coming For Food Insecurity In New Mexico

Starting next year, all K-12 public school students in NM will get healthy meals. But food insecurity in the Southside is more complicated.

Social Security Trustees Predict Benefit Cuts In 2033 Without Congressional Action

WASHINGTON — "Social Security will no longer be able to pay full benefits in 2033, a year earlier than previously expected," per a report.

Big Burn Plan Proposed In Santa Fe National Forest With Concerns From Some Locals

Prescribed burns have escaped there in the past, and the forest sits close to where some of New Mexico’s most massive wildfires occurred.

As 988 Crisis Line Sees More Use, States Debate How To Pay For It

This story originally appeared in Stateline.

Affirmative Consent Proposal Dies On Final Day In Santa Fe

On the penultimate day of the Legislative session, HB 43 sat as the final item on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s agenda.

NM Legislators Fail To Pass Ethical Conduct Bill As Lobbyists Fear Unsafe Working Conditions

House Bill 5 would’ve updated the Governmental Conduct Act, which sets ethical and legal requirements for public officers and employees.

Whole Woman's Health Opens Clinic In Albuquerque

It opened 9 months after Supreme Court decision that removed federal right to an abortion and forced the closure of 4 of its TX facilities.

Despite Rules, New Mexico Oil And Gas Producers Keep Polluting

N.M. increased its oil production tenfold since 2010 and was the first major oil-producing state to surpass its pre-pandemic output levels.

Democratic Report On U.S. Debt Default Predicts Disrupted Benefits For Seniors, Veterans

WASHINGTON — Congress' Joint Economic Committee released a report detailing the economic repercussions of defaulting on the nation's debt.

Second Chance Law Represents A Chance For Transformation, Healing

With Gov. Grisham’s signature on March 17, N.M. became the 27th state to abolish life without parole as a sentencing option for children.

Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly Dies At 75

Former Navajo Nation President and Council Delegate Ben Shelly died on March 22 from a long-term illness at 75.

EPA Looks To Limit Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals.' Here's What New Mexicans Should Know

After months of delays, federal officials released proposed rule last week that would curb levels of toxic “forever chemicals” in water.

Some Texas Groups Resume Funding Out-Of-State Abortions After Court Ruling

The groups, called abortion funds, stopped paying for abortion procedures and travel to out-of-state clinics after overturn of Roe v. Wade.