The West is grappling with severe housing shortages, driven by years of underbuilding, underinvestment, and rapid growth. To tackle these issues, the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) is hosting a two-day workshop in Bend, Oregon, focused on finding solutions to improve housing access in the region. New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Chair of the WGA,…
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has announced the winning names for its snowplows for 2025. After inviting the public to submit creative suggestions and vote for their favorites, the results are in! Also Read – Westbound I-40 to New Mexico State Line Reopened by TxDOT Here are the winning snowplow names by district:…
Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, sparking a range of reactions across New Mexico. The state will witness both protests and celebrations surrounding the inauguration. Protests and Demonstrations In Albuquerque, the Party for Socialism and Liberation will kick off anti-Trump demonstrations…
A voluntary recall has been issued for certain two-pound packages of Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen pet food after testing revealed the presence of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus. Northwest Naturals announced the recall, and state officials are urging pet owners to check the “best if used by” dates on their product packaging….
Newly obtained documents from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) reveal that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been exploring plans to expand immigration detention facilities in at least eight states. Why It Matters The proposals, dating back to September, suggest the Biden administration was laying the groundwork for expanded immigrant detention. This comes…
New Mexico is preparing for two Arctic blasts expected to bring freezing temperatures and snow this weekend through Monday. Why It Matters On Wednesday, temperatures across much of New Mexico ranged from the upper 30s to low 40s, slightly below average for this time of year. This weekend, temperatures are forecast to drop significantly, prompting…
Drivers in eastern New Mexico encountered freezing fog Tuesday morning, making travel difficult, especially along I-40 near Clines Corners. The National Weather Service has issued a warning that the fog could persist until around 9 a.m., with icy patches left over from Monday’s snow further complicating road conditions. The National Weather Service’s Albuquerque office reports…
Recent data from the New Mexico Department of Health’s Center for Health Protection reveals a positive trend in the state’s suicide death rates, particularly among women and Indigenous populations. The number of women who died by suicide in New Mexico dropped significantly by more than 40%, from 116 deaths in 2022 to 67 in 2023….
The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) revealed last week that 2024 marked a record year for DWI arrests, highlighting intensified efforts to combat impaired driving across the state. In a press statement, NMSP credited District 5—which encompasses Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance, Sandoval counties, and parts of Santa Fe County—with spearheading initiatives aimed at reducing the prevalence…
Before dawn at the state fairgrounds in Albuquerque, the first cars lined up. By 9 a.m., vehicles stretched in a winding line for a food distribution event. It was just a week before Christmas, and thousands of families arrived to collect groceries that would help them through the holidays. Scenes like this are all too…