New Mexico Declares Emergency Amid Soaring Crime and Drug Overdoses

Española, New Mexico — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to escalating violence and drug trafficking in Rio Arriba County, a region plagued by addiction and crime. The announcement comes as the governor...

Spaceport: 6 Year Economic Impact Study Released

New Mexico State University Arrowhead Center and the Center for Border Economic Development published an analysis of Spaceport America’s operations focused on tenant activities and out-of-state visitor spending related to the spaceport. The study...

FRI: Department of Justice extends New Mexico US attorney’s term amid criticism, + More

Department of Justice extends New Mexico US attorney’s term amid judicial, Senate criticism — Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico “Interim” U.S. Attorney for New Mexico Ryan Ellison is now “acting” US attorney, following a Justice Department move...

Atomic bomb shelter in New Mexico hits market for $2M, boasts 20-megaton blast resistance

Stansbury sounds off on midterms during Roswell stop

Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01) warned during a visit to Roswell next week that the 2026 midterm elections will be “the most important election in modern history” and that the balance of power in Congress could hinge on whether one of her...

New Mexico governor declares state of emergency in Española area due to crime

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency in the city of Española and nearby areas in response to what she calls "a significant surge" in violent crime and drug trafficking. The governor's order, which also covers the area of...

Democrats on the wrong side of medical malpractice reform

The State Ethics Commission tore the mask off New Mexico Safety Over Profit and revealed — ta-da! — trial lawyers. After arguing that they didn’t have to register as lobbyists or reveal funding sources, NMSOP had a change of heart after reading...

New Mexico Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Española Over Rising Crimes

Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 06:54 IST The emergency declaration unlocks up to $750,000 in emergency funds from the Department of Homeland Security. Governor Grisham said the action comes in response to urgent appeals for help (Image: AP)New...

Army veteran from Virginia goes missing in New Mexico

TAOS, New Mexico (Tribune News Service) — The Taos County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the disappearance of 25-year-old Army veteran Matthew McLaughlin, who was last seen on July 25 leaving his home in Tres Piedras, 32 miles northwest of Taos....

Leadership Roswell announces Class of 2026

The Roswell Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Roswell program is proud to announce the students in its Class of 2026. The program is the oldest continuous program of its kind in the State of New Mexico. A community cannot rise any higher than the...

NM providers fault insurance red tape for cutting into patient care

Health insurance-related tasks are so time-intensive and complex that many clinicians and claims processors in New Mexico are blaming them for compromising patient care and driving health care workers out of the field, according to the authors of...

State Of Emergency Declared Due To New Mexico Crime Rates

The crime rates in one, very small, area of New Mexico have gotten so bad the Governor has declared a "state of emergency" for the second time. New Mexico's Governor has declared a state of emergency for a small community with a population of only...

Albuquerque man receives 22-year sentence for armed retail robberies

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico | Department of JusticeRyan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico | Department of Justice An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for a series...

Permian, Vaca Muerta Drive 5B Barrels Increase in Global Recoverable Oil

Discovered, recoverable oil resources worldwide grew by five billion barrels over the past year, despite 30.1 billion barrels of production in 2024, Rystad Energy has reported. “This net increase was driven primarily by the delineation of upside...

These Dirt Cheap Dividends Pay 4x-9x The Market

Coins with plant on top put on the soil in green nature background for business growth concept. getty The market-at-large is expensive by historical metrics. So let’s look past the pricey, low-yielding ETFs in favor of cheap dividends. That’s...

Sandia Labs, Kirtland AFB reveal record-breaking economic impacts for New Mexico

BLUE STATE BLUES: New Mexico Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Violent Crime

According to a Fox News report, New Mexico’s Democratic governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over rampant violence and drug trafficking in a large swath of the state. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the declaration in...

Kirtland Air Force Base touts $7.5B economic impact on New Mexico

The base added billions to the state and contributed significantly to the workforce. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new economic impact report shows just how big of a fixture Kirtland Air Force Base is in the Albuquerque metro and New Mexico. According to...

New Mexico EDD Accepting Applications For FY26 Science And Technology Business Startup Grant

CHAMBER News: The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office is now accepting applications for the FY26 Science and Technology Business Startup Grant. The initiative is a competitive state-funded grant that...

In This Small Colorado Town, Amtrak Is A Lifeline

It’s easy to get the wrong picture when you first hear the name of this town. You may envision a tropical island in the Caribbean, with palm trees and clear blue waters. But this destination is vastly different. Located in the American West, 190...