U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Mexico reports weekly immigration and border crime charges
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its weekly report on immigration-related prosecutions as part of ongoing border enforcement efforts. Charges included illegal reentry after deportation, alien smuggling, drug trafficking offenses, and violations involving military property.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office details weekly immigration prosecutions in New Mexico
In the week ending March 6, 2026, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico reported its latest immigration enforcement actions.
Governor appoints interim leaders for New Mexico State Police
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has named Matt Broom as interim chief of the New Mexico State Police, following the retirement of Chief Troy Weisler.
Governor appoints David Quintana as acting head of New Mexico transportation department
David D. Quintana has been named Acting Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Transportation, according to an announcement from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
New Mexico business leaders urge governor to veto proposed tax hike
Lawmakers in New Mexico have approved Senate Bill 151, which would increase taxes on businesses by disconnecting the state from certain federal tax provisions.
New director named for New Mexico Veterinary Diagnostic Services
A new director has been appointed to lead the Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS) Division at the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA). Dr. Aaron Phillips, who previously worked as a diagnostician with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
New Mexico ranks 21st in the U.S. for most amusements sales taxes paid in 2024
New Mexico collected $69.9 million in amusements sales taxes in 2024, an increase of 4.8% from the previous year.
New Mexico ends overnight office stays for children under state custody
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) in New Mexico has ended the practice of placing children overnight in CYFD offices.
Analysis: New Mexico one of 21 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Enchantment State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” New Mexico is one of 21 states following the order that allows biological males to play on female sports teams.