Despite recent claims by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham about progress in reducing child poverty, New Mexico has been ranked as the worst state to raise a family in WalletHub’s latest report. This grim ranking underscores significant challenges across numerous metrics, revealing ongoing issues in the state’s economy, education, and criminal justice systems. While WalletHub’s comprehensive…

As housing costs continue to rise, a New Mexico lawmaker is taking aim at Wall Street and other corporations purchasing single-family homes as investment properties. Senator Harold Pope, a Democrat, has pre-filed a bill to prohibit hedge funds, private equity firms, and other businesses from acquiring single-family residential properties. “I understand people want to look…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Attorney Lisa Curtis hopes that exposing the actions of Dr. Mark Erasmus will bring attention to the devastating consequences of his mistakes. “People have died, they are brain damaged, they are paralyzed,” said Curtis, who represents Diane Gutierrez in a medical malpractice case. Diane Gutierrez, 50, visited Lovelace Hospital for a routine…

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced over $172 million in funding for transportation projects across New Mexico, according to the state’s congressional delegation. The funding, provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to enhance safety, boost local economies, and create quality jobs for New Mexicans. “This investment reflects the law’s intention to improve safety…

Following his resignation due to allegations of improper spending, the former president of Western New Mexico University, Joseph Shepard, has argued against a request to stop him from using his nearly $2 million severance payout. The hearing took place on Monday after New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez sought a temporary restraining order to prevent…

Imagine arriving at your favorite Dunkin’ only to find out that the doughnuts are completely sold out. Unfortunately, this is becoming a reality for some Dunkin’ fans, as a doughnut shortage is affecting hundreds of locations across the U.S. The issue, which has been particularly impacting stores in Nebraska, New Mexico, and Arizona, was reported…

The Supreme Court of New Mexico has unanimously struck down restrictive abortion access policies enacted by several local counties. The decision reaffirms the state’s stance as one of the most progressive in the nation regarding reproductive rights, despite its history of criminalizing abortion for more than 57 years. Justice C. Shannon Bacon, delivering the court’s…

Vegetable platters sold in seven states have been recalled over fears of potential salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as Class I, its most severe category, indicating a “reasonable probability” that exposure to the product could result in serious health consequences or death. States Affected The recall involves four…

The New Mexico State Legislature has announced the resignation of Representative Jared Hembree of Chaves County, citing urgent health concerns as the reason for his departure. In a statement released Saturday, Rep. Hembree shared his heartfelt decision: “It is with a heavy heart that I step down from the State Legislature. Serving the people of…

Health advocates in New Mexico are renewing their efforts to address the health impact of climate change, including wildfires, extreme heat, flooding, and other weather events. A group of healthcare professionals, led by Healthy Climate New Mexico, is pushing for two key legislative proposals aimed at improving the state’s preparedness for extreme weather events and…