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Border Wall Waiver Sparks Water Law Showdown in New Mexico

State engineer calls federal waiver of New Mexico water laws 'outrageous,' raising questions about sovereignty, groundwater, and border security.

2026-10-07
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State Engineer Slams Federal Water-Law Waiver for Border Wall

New Mexico's top water official calls the federal move 'outrageous,' warning it undermines state authority over scarce groundwater along the border.

2026-10-07
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AI Ad Fight: NM Dems Cry Foul Over GOP Deepfakes

New Mexico Democrats allege Senate Republicans ran undisclosed AI-generated campaign content, testing the state's landmark disclosure law.

2026-10-06
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AI Ad Fight: NM Dems Accuse GOP of Skirting Disclosure Law

New Mexico Democrats allege Senate Republicans ran AI-generated campaign content without required labels, testing the state's new transparency law.

2026-10-06
politics

Archiving New Mexico's News: A Political Test

As debates over public records and local journalism funding intensify, the fate of New Mexico's news archives hangs in the balance.

2026-10-05
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New Mexico Joins Coalition Suing EPA Over Fuel Standards Rollback

New Mexico signs onto a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rollback of federal fuel efficiency standards, citing climate and economic concerns.

2026-10-05
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New Mexico Joins Fuel-Efficiency Suit: A Regional Stand

The state's move signals a broader regional pushback against federal rollbacks, with implications for air quality, oil revenue, and auto markets.

2026-10-04
politics

Archives at a Crossroads: New Mexico's Political Record

As local newsrooms shrink, regional archives become the last line of defense for New Mexico's political history.

2026-10-04
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New Mexico Joins States Suing Over Fuel Standard Rollback

New Mexico signs onto a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's rollback of federal car fuel efficiency standards, citing climate and economic stakes.

2026-10-04
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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