The Latest Breaking News from New Mexico

New Mexico tribe keeps title to portion of national preserve

A Native American tribe has retained its title to a portion of a national preserve in northern New Mexico following a yearslong court battle against the federal government

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Election legislation roundup: New Mexico State Legislature

As of March 19, members of the New Mexico State Legislature, which includes the New Mexico House of Representatives and the New Mexico State Senate, have passed four bills related to election administration since the beginning of the year. Of those four bills, legislators passed three during the week of…

Ballotpedia · Mar 23, 2023

Annular solar eclipse 2023: Everything you need to know about North America's 'ring of fire' eclipse

The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible from eight states in the U.S. Southwest. Find out how and where to see the 'ring of fire' eclipse in our ultimate guide.

Space · Mar 23, 2023

Fearless hikers wanted to work as 'professional bear huggers'

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is recruiting conservation officers, and going for the heartstrings

Advnture · Mar 21, 2023

New Mexico’s Richard Pitino Trolled Father After He Accepted St. John’s Job

The Lobos beat Rick's Iona team on Dec. 18.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

This Texas toddler just became the youngest American to visit every continent

DALLAS — Max Smith played drums in Rwanda, raced down sand dunes in New Mexico and rode a camel in Dubai.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issues one executive order from March 6-12

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued one executive order from March 6-12. As of March 12, Lujan Grisham has issued 37 executive orders in 2023—24 more than she did at this point a year ago.

Ballotpedia · Mar 20, 2023

New Mexico says no to storing spent nuclear fuel as Biden touts nuclear energy: ‘The trouble is this is a forever decision’

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill with bipartisan support that would challenge federal authority over nuclear safety matters.

Fortune · Mar 18, 2023

New Mexico opts for veto power on spent nuclear fuel debate

Lawmakers have endorsed a measure that calls for banning the storage of spent nuclear fuel in New Mexico, unless the state provides its consent first

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Native American groups blast governor for agency appointment

A coalition of advocates dedicated to stemming the tide of violence and missing persons cases in Indian Country is demanding more transparency from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023