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Rep. Vasquez Votes To Pass Bipartisan Housing Bill To Bring Down Housing Costs, Curb Corporate Homebuying

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U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 20, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill to bring down housing costs in New Mexico. The bill—the largest housing package to pass out of the House in 36 years — now heads to the Senate and makes sweeping changes to the American housing market.

Measures in the bill include:   

  • Authorizes funding to build more affordable housing for working families in New Mexico: The bill funds additional affordable housing projects to boost housing stock and bring down prices. The bill also establishes
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Vista Linda Campground Moves To Reservation Only System

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Vista Linda campground in Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Jemez Ranger District will transition Vista Linda Campground from a first come, first served campground to a reservation only campground beginning June 30, 2026. The change is intended to improve visitor access and trip planning by allowing campers to reserve sites in advance.

The Forest Service is adapting management practices to better meet visitor expectations and improve campground operations. Transitioning Vista Linda Campground to a reservation-based system will help provide a more predictable Read More

Upcoming Lane Closures On I-25 Near St. Francis Drive

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NMDOT News:

SANTE FE — As part of the upgrades on I-25 from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to US 285/El Dorado, lane closures are expected to take place beginning June 25 for guardrail installation.

There will be two closures northbound near the St. Francis exit, and one southbound in the same location. Each closure is expected to last no longer than 46 hours. 

Beginning 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, the on-ramp from Old Pecos Trail to northbound I-25 will be closed. It will be reopened by 7 a.m. on Saturday June 27.

Beginning 9 a.m. on Monday, June 29, the on-ramp from St. Francis Drive to northbound I-25 will be Read More

Heinrich Questions Trump Nominees On Screwworm Mitigation Efforts, Funding International Conservation Programs, And Administrative Budget Cuts And Expenses

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Ranking Member Heinrich (D-N.M.) questions Kevin Lilly, Trump’s Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks and William Hague, Trump’s Assistant Secretary of the Interior nominee before U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, June 23, 2026. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider pending Trump nominees, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, questioned Kevin Lilly,  President Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife Read More

Governor Issues Statement On DEA’s Failure To Seize Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills In New Mexico

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the following statement:  

I am appalled by reporting this week by the Associated Press and Albuquerque Journal that revealed federal authorities made a deliberate decision to let hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills flood into New Mexico communities, despite knowing that fentanyl is so lethal the White House has designated it a weapon of mass destruction.  

Let me say that again: the Drug Enforcement Administration watched as 74,000 fentanyl pills were delivered to a mobile home park in Albuquerque, Read More

McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez Consumes 150 Acres 

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An aerial view today of smoke billowing from the McCauley Springs Fire in the Jemez Mountains. The fire is burning about a mile west of Jemez Falls Campground and as of this afternoon the fire has consumed 150 acres. Due to continued N.M. 4 road closures and power outages associated with the fire, Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed Thursday, June 25. Courtesy/USFS

Forest Service News:
  • McCauley Springs Fire Evening Update
Acres:   
  • 150
Location: 
  • Jemez Ranger District, near Battleship Rock
Cause: 
  • Undetermined
Containment: 
  • 0%
Start Date: 
  • June 24, 2026
Fuels: 
  • Timber
The Northern
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Update On McCauley Spring Fire Burning In The Jemez

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New Mexico Forest Service News:

SANTA FE —The McCauley Springs Fire was detected this morning June 24, on the Jemez Ranger District and is approximately 30 acres.

Coordinating with the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, the community of Sierra de los Pinos is in “Go” status and currently under evacuation. Sandoval County has set up an evacuation center at Mountain Baptist Church in La Cueva and the Jemez Senior Center.

N.M. 4 is now closed at the main entrance to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Access beyond the closure is restricted to emergency vehicles and authorized personnel. Note: Read More

State Treasurer’s Office To Host Community Discussion On New Mexico Baby Bonds Thursday June 25

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New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya 

State Treasurer’s Office News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office is hosting its Community Discussion on New Mexico Baby Bonds from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

This conversation invites local leaders, public officials, and members of the public to learn more about New Mexico Baby Bonds, ask questions, and engage directly with State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya about how baby bonds can build generational wealth and expand economic opportunities for New Mexico families.

Baby Bonds is Read More

State Canvass Board Certifies 2026 Primary Election Results, Orders Automatic Recounts

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s State Canvass Board met today in Santa Fe and unanimously certified the results of the 2026 Primary Election.  

“Canvassing is a critical component of the democratic process that helps affirm the security and accuracy of our elections,” said Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. “Today’s certification of the 2026 Primary Election represents the culmination of all of the hard work of the state’s county clerk offices, poll workers and the staff of the Secretary of State’s Office. Together, we not only had a great election, but we also successfully transitioned Read More

Heinrich, Fischer, Welch, Curtis Introduce Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Harmful Chemicals

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and John Curtis (R-Idaho) introduced the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art (PFAS) Alternatives Act of 2026, legislation to support the development of next-generation, PFAS-free protective gear to better protect firefighters from the dangers of their work.

Firefighters are exposed to carcinogens when they respond to virtually every type of fire or incident. This includes PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, which can be found in firefighters’ Read More