Scope Of New Mexico's Fake Elector Scheme Detailed In Jan. 6 Committee Report

The committee investigating the U.S. Capitol attack and Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results released its final report.

Felled City Trees Could Grow A New Lumber Economy

A growing coalition aims to turn urban wood into a valuable resource, rather than a waste product that is chipped up and sent to landfills.

White House Resumes Handing Out Free COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is once again offering Americans the opportunity to order free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests.

New Mexico Public Education Secretary Calls For More Money To Boost Test Scores, Graduation Rates

Budget requests by state agencies for the 60-day legislative session are in, and the biggest was saved for last on Thursday.

Congress Clears One-Week Bill To Fund The Government, But Many Hurdles Remain

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate sent President Joe Biden a one-week government funding bill late Thursday.

U.S. Senate Votes To Bar TikTok From Government Devices As State Bans Multiply

The U.S. Senate late Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to ban federal employees from downloading TikTok on their work phones.

Recounts For NM House Seats Certified, No Results Change

New Mexico’s 2022 election is officially over after the state Canvassing Board certified the results of two automatic recounts Wednesday.

BIA, FBI Update Criminal Investigation Guidelines For Indian Country

To provide a more unified response for investigating crimes on tribal nations, including the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis.

Charges Against Black Hills Treaty Defender Dropped

All charges against NDN Collective President and CEO Nick Tilsen were dismissed by South Dakota prosecutors on Tuesday.

Settlement Agreement Could Emerge From Behind Closed Doors In Fight Over Rio Grande Water

Much of the controversy in the Supreme Court lawsuit slipped behind sealed documents and hearings closed to the public.

Early Childhood Education Advocates Look For Stopgap Funding As They Await A Decision From Congress

Early childhood education in New Mexico needs a bridge that officials say will cost almost $154 million.

New Mexico's HSD Proposes Medication-Assisted Treatment For Incarcerated People

In 2024, the incarcerated could receive medication-assisted treatment 30 days before release, and a 30-day medication supply after release.

Voters Embraced Affordable Housing Initiatives. Advocates Say Congress Should Do The Same.

But as housing costs soar, analysts and advocates say more needs to be done and argue that federal action is needed.

PED Says It Issued 4,000+ New Teacher Licenses. But There Are Still Hundreds Of Vacancies.

New Mexico waived fees for teacher licenses for a 60-day stretch during the spring.

FEMA Hints It Might Lift 25% Cap On Tree Reimbursements For Northern NM Fire Victims

FEMA officials are still finalizing rules and accepting public comments on how it will spend about $2.5 billion on the fire victims.

Here's Why Food Prices Remain Stubbornly High Even As Inflation Cools

Shoppers hoping for a little relief at the grocery store for their holiday meals will be disappointed by last week's Consumer Price Index.

U.S. Supreme Court To Review Biden Student Debt Relief Plan In February

WASHINGTON — The plan is on hold due to a nationwide injunction ordered in the lawsuit by six Republican-led states.

Nine Names Heading To The Governor, Who Will Select A Brand New Public Regulation Commission

One notable name was not on the list: Commissioner Cynthia Hall, who served on the PRC since 2017 representing the Albuquerque area.

Biden Signs Bill That Staves Off Railroad Workers Strike

WASHINGTON — “A rail shutdown would have devastated our economy,” Biden said.

Though NM Outlawed The Practice, Hospitals Are Still Suing Folks With Low Incomes To Collect Debt

"Over 200,000 New Mexicans are uninsured, which makes them more likely to incur significant debt when they need medical care."

Congress Passes Law To Crack Down On Exports Of Sacred Native American Items

A cherished, century-old Acoma shield was stolen from the pueblo in the 1970s. Decades later, it showed up in a French auction catalog.

Officers Detain Demonstrators During Protest On UNM Campus Against Conspiracy Theorist Charlie Kirk

The protest was held in response to Turning Point USA’s UNM chapter hosting a speaking event on campus with Charlie Kirk.

Harvard Announces Return Of Native Hair Samples

The collection of hair samples offers tangible evidence of the trauma of assimilation.

U.S. Senate Averts Freight Rail Strike, But Bid To Include Worker Sick Leave Fails

WASHINGTON — The Senate backed the rail deal on an 80-15 vote and rejected the House-passed sick leave proposal 52-43.

Fixing TANF In New Mexico Is ‘One Of The Most Important' Tasks For 2023 Session, Senator Says

Cash assistance program would increase amount distributed and eliminate barriers to make sure it gets to the most New-Mexicans in need.

Councilors To Vote On Changes To Zero Fares Bus Program, Citing Safety Concerns

The Zero Fares program made transit free for everyone, but some in the city raise questions about who does and doesn’t belong on the bus.

‘It'll Never Be The Same.' Northern NM Residents Fly Over Burn Scar To Map Damage Themselves

Hundreds of miles of blackened, lifeless trees — vast stains on the land when viewed from above.

A Record-Setting Number Of Women Will Serve In State Legislatures Across The US In 2023

WASHINGTON — States will have at least 2,376 women lawmakers in 2023, including both women elected in 2022 and holdovers.

Oil And Gas Operator Pays Millions For Clean Air Act Violations

State permits set both hourly and yearly limits to how much a facility can release of certain air pollutants.

College Students Push To Ease Voting Access After Midterm Barriers

Young voters made their voices heard during the midterms earlier this month.

New Map Shows Damage Status Of 50+ Acequias In The Northern NM Burn Scar

Many historic irrigation canals are still damaged in the 530-square-mile swath of charred land the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire.

Red Flag Laws And The Colorado LGBTQ Club Shooting

The killing of five patrons in a Colorado LGBTQ bar on Nov. 19, 2022, is the latest mass shooting to garner headlines in the U.S.

Federal Wildlife Officials List Lesser Prairie Chicken As Threatened In Kansas

The bird is in even more dire straits in the southwest, where it will be listed as endangered.

Vigil In Albuquerque Honors People Killed In Colorado Springs At Club Q

After a moment of silence at the vigil, the space was open for anyone to share songs, prayers or words.

As Utilities Spend Billions On Transmission, Support Builds For Independent Monitoring

But much of that spending is happening on local projects in states with widely differing regulatory regimes.

Congress Knows How To Slash Child Poverty. It Just Needs To Do It.

It’s time for Congress to bring back the enhanced Child Tax Credit.

Searching For An Explanation About Why N.M. Pediatric Hospitals Are Overflowing

New Mexico's hospitals are overrun with sick children.

Two Communities Find A Cure For Medical Debt: Pandemic Stimulus Funds

It’s a strategy advocates say could be duplicated across the country to help erase a multibillion-dollar problem.

NM Supreme Court Justice Cites Security Concerns In Pushing Another Exemption To Public Records Law

A panel of lawmakers chose not to endorse a proposal to weaken the state’s sunshine law in order to protect judges from violence.

Dem Control Of NM House Goes Unchanged, But Redistricting Process May Not

The election of all 70 seats in the New Mexico House of Representatives this month was the first go around for a new district map.