Michelle Lujan Grisham Governor of the State of New Mexico

New Mexico House passes bills targeting mental health crisis response and first responder protections

The New Mexico House of Representatives has passed three public safety bills aimed at improving mental health crisis intervention, adjusting sentencing for assaults on law enforcement officers, and strengthening benefits for families of first…

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Las Cruces man faces federal charges after seizure of drugs and firearms

A Las Cruces resident, David De La Paz, 59, has been charged in federal court following an investigation led by the FBI into drug trafficking activities.

Michelle Lujan Grisham Governor of the State of New Mexico

Governor appoints Patricia S. Kimble to Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Patricia S. (Susie) Kimble to the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners, District 3.

Morgan Ackley, VA Director of Media Affairs

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Mexico average $348,478 for Q4

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Mexico for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $348,478, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Jeff M. Witte Director/Secretary

New Mexico Department of Agriculture specialist receives WUSATA Collaborator of the Year honor

Marketing Specialist Juan Sanchez of the New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) has been recognized as the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association’s (WUSATA) Collaborator of the Year.

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

U.S. Attorney’s Office reports over 300 charged in recent New Mexico border enforcement

In a recent announcement, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico released its immigration enforcement statistics for the two-week period ending February 6, 2026.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, left, and University of Pennsylvania male swimmer Will "Lia" Thomas

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…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Governor of Arkansas

New Mexico sees 4.8% rise in amusements sales taxes collections in 2024

Out of the $13.7 billion in total tax revenue collected by New Mexico in 2024, $69.9 million came from amusements sales taxes, representing an increase from the previous year, when the total was $66.7 million, according to the U.S. Census…

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Las Cruces man accused of using Molotov cocktails faces federal charges

A man from Las Cruces, New Mexico, has appeared in federal court after allegedly using Molotov cocktails to set fires at an apartment complex.

Michelle Lujan Grisham Governor of the State of New Mexico

Senate approves $92 million bond bill for Albuquerque fairgrounds redevelopment

The New Mexico Senate has approved Senate Bill 48, which would allow for $92 million in bonds to support redevelopment at the State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque’s International District.

Ricky Serna Cabinet Secretary for Department of Transportation

New Mexico DOT allocates nearly $47 million for local transportation projects statewide

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has announced the allocation of nearly $47 million in federal funds to support 27 transportation projects across the state.

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Albuquerque woman pleads guilty mid-trial to methamphetamine trafficking charges

An Albuquerque woman pleaded guilty to methamphetamine trafficking after the first day of testimony in her trial, according to a statement from federal authorities.

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Arizona man receives over 11-year sentence for sexual abuse of minor

An Arizona man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a minor.

Michelle Lujan Grisham Governor of the State of New Mexico

Governor signs bills targeting infrastructure upgrades and healthcare workforce expansion

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed four bipartisan bills aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding the health care workforce, and addressing immigration detention issues in New Mexico.

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Mescalero man appears in federal court on assault and strangulation charges

A man from Mescalero, New Mexico, has appeared in federal court on charges related to an alleged assault and strangulation incident.

Michelle Lujan Grisham Governor of the State of New Mexico

New Mexico legislature approves medical licensure compact bill; awaits governor’s signature

A bill that would allow New Mexico to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact has received unanimous approval from the state House and is now awaiting the governor’s signature.

Michelle Lujan Grisham Governor of the State of New Mexico

New Mexico Senate advances bill updating burglary law after court ruling

A bill aimed at clarifying New Mexico’s burglary laws passed the state Senate with bipartisan support.

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Two Mescalero Apache men face federal charges for alleged unprovoked assault

Two members of the Mescalero Apache Tribe have been charged with federal offenses following an alleged assault that took place on September 11, 2025, within the boundaries of the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation.

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

District of New Mexico files over 7,000 border-related criminal cases in one year

In 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico filed 7,099 criminal cases related to southern border enforcement.

Howie Morales Lieutenant Governor

New Mexico collected $126 million in property taxes in 2024

Out of the $13.7 billion in total state taxes collected by New Mexico in 2024, $126 million—or 0.9%—came from property taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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