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Natural Gas Pipeline Extension To Bring 80 Jobs, New Development To San Juan County

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EDNM News:

AZTEC — A 13-mile natural gas pipeline extension to the San Juan County Industrial Park near La Plata, New Mexico, is now complete, marking a major infrastructure milestone for economic development in northwest New Mexico.

The pipeline, supported by a $3.9 million Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) investment through Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM) in partnership with San Juan County, delivers reliable natural gas service to the industrial park and to homes and businesses along the route.

Industrial tenant Process Equipment and Service Company (PESCO) is now connected Read More

FOG: Six Lawsuits … Hundreds Helped … One Mission … Help Keep Government Transparent

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By LUCAS PEERMAN
President, NMFOG Board of Directors
and
CHRISTINE BARBER
NMFOG Executive Director

In the past year, we filed lawsuits against six government offices that were breaking the law. And we’re investigating many others.

Your New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) continues to fight for transparency and the public’s right to know. We know you are well aware of our organization because you have been a supporter for years. Thank you!

But the battle is never-ending. And we need your continued support to ensure government officials take action only in the sunlight. Read More

New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders Congratulate Steve Pearce After US Senate Confirmation To Lead BLM

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New Mexico Senate Republican News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders praised the United States Senate for confirming former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Across New Mexico, the BLM manages approximately 13.5 million acres of federal land, much of it concentrated in the oil & gas regions of southeastern and northwestern New Mexico but also encompassing vast grazing ranges and recreation areas like the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.

“We are grateful to President Trump for appointing New Mexico’s own Steve Pearce to Read More

Los Alamos Residents Gather At Campaign Event For New Mexico Land Commissioner Candidate Matthew McQueen

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Los Alamos residents, from left, Ellen Mills, Karyl Ann Armbruster, and Rep. Christine Chandler are among many who gathered at a campaign event Sunday at a home on Barranca Mesa for Matthew McQueen, candidate for New Mexico Land Commissioner. Rep. McQueen serves in New Mexico House District 50, which encompasses areas of Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. He was first elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 2014 election. He assumed office on Jan. 20, 2015, and has served six terms over 11 years. He chairs the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee, is a member Read More

State Seeks Public Input On Lower Rio Grande Water Rights Purchase Program

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OSE News:

LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission is inviting residents to attend a series of community meetings this month to learn about and weigh in on the Lower Rio Grande Water Rights Purchase Program, an effort to address long-term groundwater depletion and meet the state’s water commitments in the region.

Meetings are scheduled as follows and presentations will begin promptly at 4 p.m.:

  • Tuesday, May 26, 4–6 p.m., Doña Ana Community College – Gadsden Center Room 140 and 141, 1700 Ohara Rd., Anthony, NM 88021
  • Wednesday, May 27, 4–6 p.m., Thomas Branigan Memorial
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Be Bear Aware: Dept. Of Wildlife Advises Public To Stay Safe In Bear Country

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Courtesy/NMDW

NMDW News:

SANTA FE — As the weather warms, New Mexicans are going back outside — and bears are becoming more active.

If you’re planning a camping or hiking trip in bear country, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife urges the public to “stay bear aware” while they’re in the woods. It should be noted that bears are typically afraid of humans and will mostly keep their distance unless provoked. However, if they become accustomed to eating garbage or food scraps left behind, a dangerous encounter may be more likely.

“It is not normal for bears to be habituated to human presence Read More

Housing New Mexico Announces 2026 Strategy Updates

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Housing New Mexico announced 2026 updates to its initial 2022 New Mexico Housing Strategy, noting progress made through direct investments toward affordable housing, while noting challenges ahead for New Mexico leaders and advocates. One of the goals identified is to increase housing production across the housing continuum. Housing New Mexico has several single-family development programs available. Photo courtesy/Housing New Mexico

HOUSING NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico announced 2026 updates to its initial 2022 New Mexico Housing Strategy—the state’s first comprehensive Read More

Erik Paltrow Appointed Clerk Of United States District Court For District Of New Mexico

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COURT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico announces the appointment of Erik Paltrow as the District’s Clerk of Court effective May 18, 2026. The appointment is located in Albuquerque, NM.

In this role, Erik is responsible for managing the administrative activities of the Clerk’s Office and overseeing the performance of the statutory duties of this office. The basic authority of the Clerk of Court is specified in 28 U.S.C. § 751. As the Court Unit Executive for the District Court, the Clerk of Court is appointed by the judges of the court in which he Read More

Supreme Court Upholds Man’s Child Abuse Conviction In Death Of Two-Year-Old In Las Cruces

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COURT News:

SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court today affirmed the conviction of a Doña Ana County man for intentional child abuse resulting in the death of a two-year-old girl in 2018.

In a unanimous decision, the Court rejected arguments by Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV that there was not enough evidence for the jury to find that he caused the death of Faviola Rodriguez and that he was wrongly denied a new trial.

The child died while Castrillo was babysitting the toddler overnight when the mother, his girlfriend, was working. An autopsy showed acute head and brain injuries inflicted about the time of Read More

State Awards $13M Of Strategic Water Supply Funds To Develop Brackish Water Projects

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer today announced more than $13 million in contracts to map, test and treat brackish water – naturally occurring salty water found in underground reservoirs – as part of the state’s strategy to build drought-resilient water supplies without further depleting New Mexico’s limited freshwater resources.

The projects advance the Strategic Water Supply Program, a centerpiece of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s 50-Year Water Action Plan. Scientists project the state will face a water Read More