New Mexico Joins Fight To Protect Rights Of Asylum Seekers

Attorney General Balderas joins multi-state campaign challenging new federal rules that seek to limit asylum-seeker rights

Albuquerque Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices To Hold Hearing On BOE 08-19

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Ethics & Campaign Practices has scheduled a meeting for Friday, January 10, 2020.

New Mexico Joins Coalition To Defend Indian Child Welfare Act

State Attorney General joins bipartisan coalition seeking to defend child, family and tribal rights in case before Fifth Circuit

Albuquerque City Clerk Announces Resignation

Duhigg, who helped reform City election code, steps down to run for office.

NM Joins National Coalition To Keep Fentanyl A Schedule 1 Drug

AG Balderas joined bipartisan coalition of 56 AGs calling for Fentanyl-related substances to be permanently classified as Schedule 1

Albuquerque Mayor Initiates Review Of APD Data Systems

"We are bringing in a respected, independent researcher to manage a thorough review of the systems used for decades by APD to track crime."

Albuquerque Seeks Community Member To Serve On Library Advisory Board

Council District 8 residents can apply to serve on the Library Advisory Board.

AG Balderas Issues Risk Advisory Regarding Coyote-Killing Contest

Curry County contest, apparently advertised via social media, would breach a new state law, AG reminds.

State Joins Fight Against Transgender Discrimination In Schools

AG Balderas joins coalition of 23 State AGs fighting to ensure transgender students can use restrooms in line with their gender identity

Navajo Pull Backing For NM Based Tribal Energy Company Over Coal Mine Purchases

The Navajo Nation is canceling indemnity agreements for the Navajo Transitional Energy Co. after its recent purchase of three coal mines.

Albuquerque Mayor Reforms City Code Of Ethics

These fixes will make city government more transparent and accountable to the public.

Albuquerque Transit Advisory Board Issues Notice Of Potential Quorum

As required per the Open Meetings Act.

ABQ City Safeguards Federal Funding For Seniors, Youths, Housing

The City has fixed all 2017 audit issues to protect HUD funding.

NM Solar Project Wins Federal Funding

Colfax County project to receive USDA Rural Development Loan

Indian Health Services Awards $114 Million To NM Facilities

Funding will support planning and construction projects at key IHS facilities in Crownpoint, Albuquerque, and Gallup

Gov. Authorizes First Statewide Minimum Wage Increase Since 2009

Rate will become $9ph in January, rising to $12ph in 2023

Attorney General Joins Multi-State Coalition to Protect Lotteries

Concern over recent DoJ opinion that may negatively impact state-run and multi-state lotteries, including Mega Millions and Powerball.

Native deaths, Disappearances Get Lawmaker Attention In 7 States

New Mexico, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Montana, Washington and Arizona address unsolved mysteries surrounding Native American girls and women.

Albuquerque's finances earn 'D' grade

A new report on the financial condition of the 75 most populous cities ranks Albuquerque no. 39 in the nation for fiscal health.

New Mexico 2018 Midterm Election: Heinrich, Lujan Grisham Win

Democrats emerged victorious Tuesday, with U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich and Michelle Lujan Grisham both winning.

New Mexico Primary Election Results: Lujan Grisham To Face Pearce

BREAKING: Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham will face Republican Steve Pearce in the gubernatorial election this fall.

Trump Should Keep DACA To Prevent Deportations: Legal Scholars

Courts have ruled the president can use "prosecutorial discretion" to give immigrants temporary protective status, the scholars said.

Albuquerque To AG Jeff Sessions: We're No 'Sanctuary' City

Four cities were told they'll be ineligible for an anti-violence program if they don't help detain and deport people in the U.S. unlawfully.

New Mexico Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, Texas Republican Cleared In Ethics Probe

Lujan, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, was accused of using the House chamber for campaign fundraising.

Los Alamos: Nuke Agency Outlines Expectations For Next Manager

A draft request for proposals Thursday called for the contractor to foster a culture of security and safety consciousness.