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The measures would increase penalties for human trafficking; close the loophole that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to avoid re...
10/15/2026

The measures would increase penalties for human trafficking; close the loophole that allowed Jeffrey Epstein to avoid registering as a s*x offender in New Mexico; and shield survivors from being retraumatized during their traffickers’ criminal trials.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and a state lawmaker announced two legislative proposals to empower human trafficking survivors.

The corporation’s announcement followed a request from environmental advocates to toss a pending air quality permit appl...
10/15/2026

The corporation’s announcement followed a request from environmental advocates to toss a pending air quality permit application case after newly released documents raised questions about the project’s potential pollution levels.

Oracle announced it would cut Project Jupiter's greenhouse gas emissions after a New Mexico group sought to dismiss its permitting case.

A coalition of New Mexico and western conservation groups this week filed a formal protest against the federal land agen...
10/15/2026

A coalition of New Mexico and western conservation groups this week filed a formal protest against the federal land agency over proposed drilling plans in the Carlsbad area. The plan, the groups contend, violates federal law and disregards the environmental impact it will have on the land, climate and surrounding population.

Conservation groups filed a formal protest with the federal land agency over proposed drilling plans in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Analysis shows 65% of affordable housing across New Mexico owned by people who could afford more expensive dwellings bas...
10/15/2026

Analysis shows 65% of affordable housing across New Mexico owned by people who could afford more expensive dwellings based on their incomes.

The Office of Housing is seeking $80 million for "gap financing" to ensure developers can both build homes and keep them affordable.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in a Wednesday letter to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenne...
10/14/2026

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez in a Wednesday letter to New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney said that a “substantial share” of public comments on the pending air quality permit application for the Project Jupiter data center were “not sent by members of the public acting on their own.”

After analyzing some 17,000 public comments, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said many relating to Project Jupiter raise concerns.

The candidates agreed on ending the war in Iran and slowing data center growth in New Mexico, but little else.
10/14/2026

The candidates agreed on ending the war in Iran and slowing data center growth in New Mexico, but little else.

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Republican pharmacist Ndidiamaka “Didi” Okpareke faced off in a televised debate Tuesday evening.

Amid rising inflation, the New Mexico organization that manages public employee retirement plans on Tuesday proposed a $...
10/14/2026

Amid rising inflation, the New Mexico organization that manages public employee retirement plans on Tuesday proposed a $250 million appropriation for ‘short term’ cost-of-living adjustment relief for retirees. Some state legislators, however, said they need more detail about the plan.

As inflation skyrockets, New Mexico legislatures heard a proposal to raise cost-of-living adjustments to 1.5% for public employee retirees.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance f...
10/14/2026

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers’ use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection need to improve oversight and guidance for federal immigration officers' use of body-worn cameras, according to a Wednesday report from independent federal investigators.

“We’ve always believed the outfitter set-aside is illegal, and we’re pleased that Attorney General Torrez has concluded ...
10/14/2026

“We’ve always believed the outfitter set-aside is illegal, and we’re pleased that Attorney General Torrez has concluded that in his legal opinion,” said Jesse Deubel, executive director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, in a statement Tuesday.

NM AG Torrez is urging lawmakers to take up the matter in January to repeal the "outfitter set-aside" or make it fairer to in-state hunters.

Studies have found that use of v**es and e-cigarettes during childhood and adolescence can lead to adverse health effect...
10/13/2026

Studies have found that use of v**es and e-cigarettes during childhood and adolescence can lead to adverse health effects, such as increased su***de attempts.

The New Mexico Department of Justice is awaiting a court hearing in its suit against v**e retailers while lawmakers mull greater regulations.

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