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Attorney General Tong Opposes Trump’s Unlawful Deployment of National Guard to Chicago

Attorney General Tong Opposes Trump’s Unlawful Deployment of National Guard to Chicago

Press Releases 10/14/2025 Attorney General Tong Opposes Trump’s Unlawful Deployment of National Guard to Chicago (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition this weekend of 22 attorneys general and the governors of Kansas,...

Owner:  American Government
VIDEO: Heinrich Takes to Senate Floor to Urge Republican Colleagues to End Affordability Crisis Facing Working Families in New Mexico, Across the Country

VIDEO: Heinrich Takes to Senate Floor to Urge Republican Colleagues to End Affordability Crisis Facing Working Families in New Mexico, Across the Country

I have come to the Senate floor today to say what every New Mexican I know can easily tell you: Americans are reeling from an affordability crisis. It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about the price of groceries, rent, or health care. Everybody...

Owner:  American Government
Governor Abbott Appoints Figueroa To Texas Energy Reliability Council

Governor Abbott Appoints Figueroa To Texas Energy Reliability Council

TEXAS, October 8 - October 8, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Neyma Figueroa to the Texas Energy Reliability Council for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Energy...

Owner:  American Government
Governor to sign bills that protect health care, food assistance in New Mexico – Lujan Grisham slams Republicans for delaying Covid vaccine for children

Governor to sign bills that protect health care, food assistance in New Mexico – Lujan Grisham slams Republicans for delaying Covid vaccine for children

SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham plans to sign emergency legislation passed by legislature providing $162 million to protect New Mexicans from federal budget cuts that threaten health care and food benefits statewide. “We...

Owner:  American Government
Attorney General James Challenges Federal Government’s Unlawful Deployment of National Guard in Oregon

Attorney General James Challenges Federal Government’s Unlawful Deployment of National Guard in Oregon

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other states in supporting Oregon and California’s lawsuit opposing the administration’s unlawful federalization and deployment of the National Guard in Portland. In...

Owner:  American Government
Ranking Member Heinrich Condemns Trump Administration Unlawfully Taking $135.2 Million Away from New Mexico, $7.56 Billion from Across the Country

Ranking Member Heinrich Condemns Trump Administration Unlawfully Taking $135.2 Million Away from New Mexico, $7.56 Billion from Across the Country

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following statement in response to the news that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is killing 223...

Owner:  American Government
Joint Statement of 22 Attorneys General Condemning Retaliatory Prosecution of New York State Attorney General Letitia James

Joint Statement of 22 Attorneys General Condemning Retaliatory Prosecution of New York State Attorney General Letitia James

Press Releases 10/14/2025 Joint Statement of 22 Attorneys General Condemning Retaliatory Prosecution of New York State Attorney General Letitia James (Hartford, CT)—Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from the...

Owner:  American Government
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New Mexico ranks high for gun suicide deaths among elderly

New Mexico ranks high for gun suicide deaths among elderly

New Mexico is among U.S. states with the highest rate of gun suicides by those 70 and older, and more common in rural areas where rates of gun ownership are higher. Researchers said the issue has remained out of the spotlight even as health...

Owner:  University of New Mexico & American Government
New Mexico Gas to provide relief for furloughed federal employees

New Mexico Gas to provide relief for furloughed federal employees

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Gas Company is providing relief for federal employees who are furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown. If you’re a federal employee working without pay or furloughed because of the shutdown,...

Owner:  Stanley S. Hubbard
Book clubs foster community in Albuquerque

Book clubs foster community in Albuquerque

On a Friday night at Books on the Bosque, folks are discussing the latest selection of the horror book club. The shop opened in 2022, as the dream of a mother-daughter duo to open a local space tailored to readers. Desiree Condit recounts a...

Owner:  University of New Mexico & American Government
Albuquerque mayoral candidates strategize spending as Election Day nears

Albuquerque mayoral candidates strategize spending as Election Day nears

UNDERWAY. THAT’S COMING UP SHORTLY AT TEN. ELECTION DAY IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY, AND THE ALBUQUERQUE MAYORAL RACE IS EXPECTED TO DRIVE TURNOUT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MAYOR KELLER, NO CANDIDATE HAS RAISED MORE THAN $230,000 BASED ON LAST MONTH’S...

Owner:  Hearst Family
News: Primitive Man Release Haunting New Single ‘Natural Law’

News: Primitive Man Release Haunting New Single ‘Natural Law’

American doom metal act Primitive Man have released their new single “Natural Law” from their upcoming record Observance. The album will be released on October 31 through Relapse Records. Watch the official video of “Natural Law” on YouTube:...

Owner:  Lisa Root
What channel is Liberty vs. New Mexico State on?

What channel is Liberty vs. New Mexico State on?

The Liberty Flames (2-4) will roll out the welcome mat for their CUSA rivals, the New Mexico State Aggies (3-2), for a Tuesday night showdown. Liberty enters the contest on the heels of a gritty 19-8 victory over UTEP, where the defense did most...

Owner:  Paul Stewart
Student-designed ‘I Voted’ stickers return for 2025 election

Student-designed ‘I Voted’ stickers return for 2025 election

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Stickers designed by Albuquerque Public Schools students are back for the 2025 election in Bernalillo County. Voters can celebrate casting their ballot with “I Voted” stickers APS art students designed. It comes a year after...

Owner:  Stanley S. Hubbard
NMSU alumna, composer receives Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts

NMSU alumna, composer receives Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts

Nacha Mendez, a.k.a. Margarita Cordero, is one of seven artists to receive the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. (Photo courtesy of M. Cordero) Nacha Mendez, a nationally acclaimed singer, composer and New Mexico State University...

Owner:  Joan & Colin Wilson
New Mexico Set to Become First State With Universal Child Care

New Mexico Set to Become First State With Universal Child Care

Lizbeth Martinez runs a daycare out of her home in Albuquerque. “Let's take turns on it. Dominic, thank you,” she told one of her young charges recently. “When she's done, then you can play with it.” She has 12 kids in her care and she’s aware of...

Owner:  University of New Mexico & American Government
New Mexico lawmakers offer preview of next year’s medical malpractice legislation

New Mexico lawmakers offer preview of next year’s medical malpractice legislation

Sen. Martin Hickey (D-Albuquerque), left, and Rep. Marianna Anaya (D-Albuquerque) told Source recently they have already decided on legislation to address New Mexico’s medical malpractice laws. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham also announced the issue...

Owner:  Ballantine Family
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