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New Mexico Joins Fuel-Efficiency Fight: A State's Stand

New Mexico's lawsuit against federal fuel standard rollbacks signals a deepening state-federal clash with economic and environmental stakes.

2026-10-03
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New Mexico Joins Suit Against Fuel Standard Rollback

New Mexico has joined a coalition of states challenging the Trump administration's rollback of federal fuel efficiency standards, a move with deep implications for the state's air quality and economy.

2026-10-03
culture

Federal Funds Reshape Local Policing in New Mexico

New federal grants are pulling local police deeper into immigration enforcement, testing community trust and the state's sanctuary-era norms.

2026-10-02
politics

Local News Archives Face a Digital Crossroads in New Mexico

As New Mexico's regional outlets evolve, the preservation of local political coverage becomes a pressing public-interest question.

2026-10-02
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Federal Cash Draws NM Police Into Immigration Dragnet

New federal grants are pulling New Mexico sheriffs and local officers into immigration enforcement, reshaping community policing along the border.

2026-10-02
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Reflecting Pool Case Ends: Judge Bars New Charges

A federal judge's ruling blocks prosecutors from refiling charges, underscoring the limits of prosecutorial do-overs and the weight of finality.

2026-10-01
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Judge Blocks Refiling in Reflecting Pool Case

A federal judge has barred prosecutors from refiling charges in the Reflecting Pool case, signaling a firm check on prosecutorial discretion.

2026-10-01
culture

Heat, Health, and the Capitol: New Mexico's Climate Push

Advocates urge lawmakers to treat extreme heat as a public health crisis, framing climate resilience as a cultural and community imperative.

2026-09-30
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Heat, Climate Bills Face NM Lawmakers as Advocates Push Action

Public health advocates are urging New Mexico lawmakers to treat extreme heat as a health crisis, pitching climate resilience measures for the 2025 session.

2026-09-30
culture

White House Press Ban Tests First Amendment Limits

News organizations barred from White House events call the move a First Amendment violation, raising hard questions about press access and executive power.

2026-09-29
politics

Regional News Archives Face a Digital Crossroads in New Mexico

As local outlets shift online, preserving New Mexico's political record grows urgent — and contested. What's at stake for historians and voters alike.

2026-09-29
culture

Refugee Aid Cut: New Mexico's Welcome Mat Wavers

Federal revocation of $810M in refugee aid strains New Mexico's resettlement networks, testing the state's identity as a sanctuary.

2026-09-28
politics

Preserving New Mexico's News: A Quiet Political Crisis

As local outlets shrink and digital content vanishes, the state's news archive faces a quiet crisis with real civic stakes.

2026-09-28