New Mexico politics
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NM Supreme Court temporarily halt Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing
Justices also order state engineer to curtail specific water use for the project.
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First time voting in New Mexico? Here’s what to know for the 2026 midterms
All the deadlines, tips and links you need for voting in New Mexico, whether you plan to do early voting, absentee voting, or in-person on Election Day.
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New Mexico’s next Secretary of State could decide who needs ID to vote
New Mexico’s elections are some of the most secure in the country. But the Republican nominee for Secretary of State is pushing for voter ID laws.
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What you need to know about absentee voting in New Mexico
Usually, there’s no issues receiving or delivering absentee ballots. But this year, the Trump administration has introduced a new concern for absentee voters.
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The most important elections in New Mexico this year
From a pivotal toss-up to high stakes statewide offices, here are the key races every New Mexico voter should follow.
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New Mexico Democratic lawmakers discuss possibilities for proposed statewide data center moratorium
Lawmakers said there are key questions to answer in the months leading up to formally sponsoring legislation for a moratorium.
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How a rare New Mexico lizard lost its federal protections to big oil
The Trump administration handed oil and gas companies a huge win by rolling back federal protections for the rare dune sagebrush lizard in New Mexico.
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State report exposes Jeffrey Epstein’s unchecked New Mexico crimes
For decades, state and federal agencies ignored illegal guns, private airfields, and abuse at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, according to a new report.
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New Mexico AG sues CYFD over reports that staff instructed foster teen to cross Mexican border
“The State of New Mexico cannot claim to protect children while abandoning one of its own at an international border,” Torrez said in a statement.
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Haaland v. Hull: New Mexico’s biggest election this year
Former Cabinet Secretary Deb Haaland holds a big lead, but mayor Gregg Hull is betting on conservative economic policy. Here’s what you need to know about New Mexico’s biggest race.
