New Mexico

Fox News Digital reports that several battleground Democrats have been criticized for creating a 'phony' working-class narrative despite having significant financial backgrounds. Examples include Rebecca Bennett, whose financial records show high earnings and substantial assets, and Gabe Vasquez, whose mother held corporate finance roles at GE contradicting his claimed experience. Furthermore, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faced questions regarding the plausibility of her cited jobs covering her college costs.

The small twin-engine plane that transported Sinaloa cartel bosses to U.S. custody is now displayed at a New Mexico aviation museum. This exhibit is located inside the hangar of the airport where the plane originally landed.

Meta is facing potential ‘astronomical’ consequences related to a major legal fight reaching a critical moment in California. This legal test involves a case that is being co-led by California's attorney general, following an earlier loss reported for Meta in New Mexico.

New Mexico's attorney general, Raúl Torrez, is working with state lawmakers to draft two new bills aimed at bolstering consumer protections and child safety online. This effort builds on a landmark court case where a jury found Meta misled users about platform safety, leading to the company being fined nearly $1bn.

In a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for the company's social media platforms. The judge likened the company's platforms to factories.

In a ruling against Meta, Judge Bryan Biedscheid fined the company $567 million after likening its social media platforms to sources of pollution regarding psychological harm to children. He ordered new safety measures for users under 18, including mandatory time limits and improved age verification tools in New Mexico. Although these orders could establish a path for other court actions, Meta intends to appeal the ruling.

A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta, fining the company $567 million and mandating measures such as a 90-hour monthly limit and AI chatbot restrictions. The ruling resulted from a lawsuit filed by the state of New Mexico regarding alleged psychological harm to children using the social media platforms. While establishing a potential path for other court fights, implementation challenges remain concerning age verification methods and federal privacy laws.

A New Mexico state judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund for youth mental health treatment and prevention, finding the tech giant contributed to psychological harm and sexual exploitation of children. This order brings Meta’s total New Mexico bill north of $940 million, adding to an earlier jury verdict that found 75,000 violations under a consumer protection law.

New Mexico’s attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging it blocked the state from investigating sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch near Santa Fe. The lawsuit claims the DOJ interfered with a state-level probe into the former property.

New Mexico's attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging they blocked the state's investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein's ranch near Santa Fe. The lawsuit claims the federal government is withholding materials and undermining victims, while the DOJ argues it is following court orders to protect victim privacy.

New Mexico’s attorney general sued the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing it of blocking a state investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch near Santa Fe. The lawsuit claims the DOJ, including Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, has stonewalled information-sharing efforts, hindering the state’s ability to hold Epstein’s associates accountable. The DOJ responded that it is withholding victim-identifying information due to court orders.

A new dinosaur species, a troodontid, was identified in New Mexico. The creature was a two-legged, bird-like omnivore known for having unusually large brains compared to other dinosaurs.

A new dinosaur species, a troodontid, has been identified in New Mexico. The creature was a two-legged, bird-like omnivore known for having unusually large brains compared to other dinosaurs.

A new dinosaur species, a troodontid, was identified in New Mexico. The creature was a two-legged, bird-like omnivore with unusually large brains compared to other dinosaurs.

New Mexico filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and acting attorney general Todd Blanche for allegedly stonewalling a criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at a ranch in the state. The attorney general, Raúl Torrez, cited missed deadlines for sharing information about alleged abuse at Epstein’s Zorro ranch.

New Mexico is suing the Trump administration for unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch investigation. The state’s attorney general accused Justice Department leaders of obstructing New Mexico’s inquiry into Epstein’s possible crimes in the state.

The Trump administration ordered border wall contractors to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico. Ranchers claimed that pumping groundwater for concrete threatened their livestock.

Geothermal company Zanskar acquired a failing New Mexico power plant in 2024. The plant's shallow wells were rapidly losing heat, causing operational difficulties.

The Trump administration has ordered contractors building a border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers expressed concerns that groundwater pumping could endanger their livestock.

Crews building a border wall in drought-affected New Mexico were ordered to stop drilling new wells after residents and farmers claimed groundwater pumping for concrete production threatens their water supply. The project, part of a $46bn federal effort to construct barriers across four states, has sparked controversies in Texas and California.

Construction crews building a border wall in New Mexico were ordered to stop drilling wells after ranchers claimed the groundwater pumping for concrete production threatens their livestock during a severe drought. The project, part of a $46bn federally funded initiative, has sparked controversies in border towns and environmental concerns.

The Trump administration ordered border wall contractors in drought-stricken New Mexico to stop drilling wells after ranchers raised concerns that groundwater extraction for construction could threaten livestock. Contractors Caddell Construction Co. and Fisher Industries are involved, and the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer reported eight unauthorized wells drilled along the border.

Contractors constructing the border wall in New Mexico have been ordered to stop drilling wells amid a drought. Local cattle ranchers report reduced herd sizes due to the drought conditions.

The Trump administration ordered contractors constructing a border wall to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico after ranchers raised concerns that groundwater extraction for concrete could harm their livestock.

The Trump administration ordered border wall contractors in drought-stricken New Mexico to stop drilling wells after ranchers raised concerns about water shortages threatening livestock. Contractors Caddell Construction Co. and Fisher Industries were instructed to halt new well drilling, though existing wells' status remains unclear. The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer reported eight unauthorized wells drilled for the project, violating state water regulations.

The Trump administration ordered border wall contractors in drought-stricken New Mexico to stop drilling wells after ranchers warned that groundwater extraction could threaten their livestock. The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer found eight unauthorized wells drilled by contractors, which are illegal under state law. U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated it would collaborate with state agencies to address groundwater concerns.

Strong winds and a dust storm caused approximately 50 train cars to derail in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, on Saturday. No injuries were reported.

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) failed to meet a 31 July deadline set by New Mexico's attorney general, Raúl Torrez, to provide unredacted documents about abuse of girls at a ranch previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein. The files are part of a reopened criminal investigation into activities at the Zorro ranch in New Mexico.

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) did not meet a 31 July deadline set by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez for documents related to abuse at the Zorro ranch, a property formerly owned by Jeffrey Epstein. Torrez reopened a dormant criminal investigation in February and requested unredacted files from the DoJ.

A new federal plan could reduce Arizona's Colorado River water supply by up to 77%, threatening the state's economy during a 25-year megadrought. Arizona and other Lower Basin states criticize Upper Basin states for refusing to agree to mandatory water cuts, while negotiations for a new water usage agreement remain stalled.

PNM Resources Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $71.4 million with a profit of 64 cents per share. Adjusted earnings were 58 cents per share, and the company generated $548.6 million in revenue.

Diné community leaders and allotment shareholders are protesting a Trump administration proposal to revoke a 2023 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) order that banned oil and gas extraction near New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The BLM is reviewing public comments on a draft environmental assessment to potentially lift the 20-year ban on mineral leasing in a 338,000-acre buffer zone surrounding the culturally significant site.

A bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers highlighted childcare shortages and high costs nationally, with New Mexico implementing a universal childcare system and a trust fund exceeding $11 billion. The group proposed seven solutions to address childcare challenges, including expanding access and investing in the workforce.

Obamacare enrollment declined in 49 states following the expiration of federal subsidies, with New Mexico being the sole exception after using state funds to replace the aid. The Trump administration attributed part of the decline to fraudulent enrollments, while KFF linked it to the loss of pandemic-era subsidies.

Diné community leaders and allotment shareholders are protesting a Trump administration proposal to revoke a 2023 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) order that banned oil and gas extraction near New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The BLM opened a public comment period on revoking the 20-year ban, which protects over 338,000 acres of federally managed land around the culturally significant site.

Diné community leaders and allotment shareholders are protesting a Trump administration proposal to revoke a 2023 Biden-era Bureau of Land Management (BLM) order that banned oil and gas extraction near New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The 20-year ban protects over 338,000 acres around the culturally significant site, but the Trump administration seeks to lift it to enable mineral leasing in the region.

Zanskar, a small company, revived a failing geothermal plant in New Mexico by drilling a deeper well using advanced modeling and technology. The new 8,000-foot well, operational since May 2025, has restored the plant's efficiency, with water temperatures now sufficient for electricity generation.

Obamacare enrollment declined in 49 states due to expired federal subsidies, with Virginia experiencing an 8% drop. New Mexico was the only state to see an increase in enrollment after using state funds to replace the expired subsidies. KFF reported average enrollment drops of 6% in states with state-run exchanges and 15% in federal marketplace states.

Obamacare enrollment declined in 49 states due to expired federal subsidies, with New Mexico being the only exception where state funds replaced the aid. The Trump administration attributed past enrollment growth to fraud, while KFF linked the recent drop to subsidy expiration.

Pennsylvania officials have implemented a quarantine to prevent the New World screwworm fly, a flesh-eating parasite attacking livestock, from entering the state. The fly, which reemerged in the U.S. after being eradicated, has caused 42 cases since June 3, primarily in Texas and New Mexico. Dr. Erin Luley, Pennsylvania assistant state veterinarian, emphasized the potential devastation to livestock industries and the need for proactive measures.