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County Line Feed NM is offering free water to Melody Ranch Residents who are affected by the water shut-off. (Courtesy photo)

Edgewood, Edgewood Independent, Environment & Conservation

No Water, no answers: Melody Ranch residents forced into survival mode

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Residents of the town of Ruidoso, New Mexico walk back to their neighborhood to find what’s left of their homes a day after major flooding washed away properties and Rv’s Tuesday afternoon. Ruidoso, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales)

Congress & Federal Gov.

New Mexican Congressional Delegation calls on President Trump to approve major disaster declaration request for federal aid

by nm.news July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed that three people have died as a result of the historic flash flooding that deluged the community on July 8. The victims were swept downstream by unprecedented floodwaters.

Historic Ruidoso flash flooding kills three people, including two children

by nm.news July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

The grand opening of the Tijeras Education Center Sensory Trail—a fully compliant trail under the Americans with Disabilities Act designed to be inclusive, immersive and educational—drew a lively crowd Tuesday of nature lovers, curious kids and community trail-blazers, all ready for a few surprises along the path.

#EastMountains, Bernalillo County, East Mountains, East Mountains, Environment & Conservation

Nature’s newest GEM: Inclusive sensory trail at Tijeras Arroyo bio-zone shines bright for everyone

by Andrea Vasquez, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Members of Protect Tesque board members Rusty Day, Clara Dougherty and attorney Tom Hnasko speak with Tesuque Village residents after the New Mexico Supreme Court ruling, which denied the group’s emergency petition in a dispute over a wastewater permit. (Danielle Prokop, Source NM)

Environment & Conservation, New Mexico Statewide News

Supreme Court allows Bishop’s Lodge wastewater permit process to proceed

by Source NM July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico

High-speed internet expands in rural New Mexico

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission has announced the official launch of "NM 1776," a statewide initiative designed to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.

New Mexico launches ‘NM 1776’ to commemorate America’s founding

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Anthony Yepa talks during a roundtable discussion about Medicaid cuts while Sen. Martin Heinrich listens.

Commentary, Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Opinion

Don’t gamble with Medicaid: Rural New Mexico can’t afford newly passed funding cuts

by Guest Commentary July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Councilor Louie Sanchez wants federal grant rules overhauled in the 2025 transportation bill, saying the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) bus line is doing more harm than good.

Rapid Transit line’s impact on Central sparks call for federal rule changes

by Jesse Jones July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Michael Perry, a Chaves County Commissioner with two decades of experience in natural resource management, officially announced his campaign Monday for the Republican nomination for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands.

New Mexico Statewide News, Politics & Elections

First Republican enters race for New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 7, 2025July 7, 2025